To many, the warriors of the Astartes must seem as though cast from exactly the same mould, particularly when fully clad in warplate. Indeed I have occasionally heard it said that so similar do they look that some think them to be no more than automata like the fearsome constructs of the Cult Mechanicus.
But to the more patient observer, the distinctions in markings, personal heraldry and unit identifiers even if esoteric and untranslatable begin to emerge from the canvas of each suit of armour.
I cannot pretend that I discerned the true meaning of much in my time with the Argyntum Stellæ, such was their penchant for veils of secrecy that was perhaps greater even than that of the Holy Ordos of His Inquisition. I was able though to glean some tantalising morsels that I believe are truths regarding the Kapihe though.
Counted among Volnoscere's most trusted and capable warriors, where others of lesser rank within the Legion displayed the characters 'CV' upon their left pauldron, I observed at least two officers that bore the designation 'CII' instead. This variant of such a common marking along with the peculiarities of their personal heraldry led me to conclude that these men were chosen and I resolved to try to discover what had made them so.
Illiatariu. C., Rememberancier Documantist Minoris. To Walk Among Demigods. A Treatise Upon The Nature of The Argyntum Stellae., Published 863.M33, Sector Heliopolis, Segmentum Pacificus.
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