Speaking of Fluff (which we weren't, but we are now :)
I remember a piece about a ritual conducted by the Dark Angels which
concerned the affirmation of the chapter. Every marine present would cut
themselves and collect some of their blood in a chalice. This was them
mixed with wine and passed round for everyone to take a sip.
Another interesting point which seems to have fallen by the way side ...
The Dark Angels never had a chapter master. This was because the Emperor
himself was considered to be the master of the Dark Angels. What they did
have was the Custodian who considered himself to be a temporary leader
until the Emperor claimed the position and led the Dark Angels into battle.
This was in the 40k Compendium (I think)
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Received on Mon Sep 15 1997 - 01:00:11 UTC