The Victrix Honour Guard are the Ultramarines’ elite Primaris bodyguards, tasked with protecting Chapter Master Marneus Calgar and other senior officers. Created by Roboute Guilliman after his resurrection, they combine deadly combat skill with political savvy, making them far more than simple shields.
Origins and purpose
Roboute Guilliman formed the Victrix Honour Guard after his rebirth, hand-picking each member to serve as both envoys and bodyguards for the Ultramarines’ senior officers. These days, Chapter Master Calgar usually handles recruitment.
The unit draws from the First Company’s veterans, selecting only those who’ve shown selflessness, measured statecraft, and unmatched combat skill. Guilliman himself described them as statesmen as much as warriors, so they train to excel in diplomacy and battle alike.
- Founded by Primarch Guilliman after his resurrection.
- Originally hand-picked as envoys and bodyguards.
- Now recruited by Chapter Master Calgar.
- Drawn from First Company veterans with proven skill and judgement.
Role and organisation
The Victrix Honour Guard defend Marneus Calgar and other senior Ultramarines, often deploying in squads of three or six. They’re willing to lay down their lives for the officers they protect.
At first, they were an elite subset of the Ultramarines Honour Guard, made up entirely of Primaris Space Marines who’d previously served in that formation. Since then, they seem to have replaced the original Honour Guard entirely, absorbing roles like Chapter Ancient and Chapter Champion. Whether the old Honour Guard still exists separately isn’t clear.
- Typically fielded in squads of three or six.
- Can include the Chapter Ancient and Chapter Champion.
- May have fully replaced the original Ultramarines Honour Guard (sources are unclear).
Wargear and battles
These warriors go to war in ornate power armour, carrying storm shields and power swords. That combination makes them tough to shift and deadly in close quarters.
They’ve fought in some of the biggest conflicts of the era, including the Indomitus Crusade, the Plague Wars, the Pariah Crusade, and the War of Beasts.
| Wargear | Details |
|---|---|
| Armour | Ornate, decorated power armour |
| Weapons | Storm shield and power sword |
Known members
Captain Cato Sicarius leads the Victrix Honour Guard. Other named members include Lethro Ados, Nemus Adranus, Dibus, Gaius, Trismerus Gerorian, Macullus, Issoros Praernon, Morvio Tarilis, and Tierinus.
- Captain Cato Sicarius (Commander)
- Lethro Ados
- Nemus Adranus
- Dibus
- Gaius
- Trismerus Gerorian
- Macullus
- Issoros Praernon
- Morvio Tarilis
- Tierinus
Key facts
- Elite Primaris bodyguards of the Ultramarines, led by Captain Cato Sicarius.
- Created by Roboute Guilliman after his resurrection to serve as envoys and bodyguards.
- Recruited from First Company veterans; selection now overseen by Marneus Calgar.
- Deployed in squads of three or six, often protecting Chapter Master Calgar.
- Armed with storm shields and power swords, clad in ornate power armour.
- Likely replaced the original Ultramarines Honour Guard, though sources aren’t definitive.
FAQ
Who leads the Victrix Honour Guard?
Captain Cato Sicarius commands the Victrix Honour Guard.
What’s the difference between the Victrix Honour Guard and the Ultramarines Honour Guard?
The Victrix Honour Guard started as a Primaris-only elite within the Honour Guard, but now appears to have replaced it, taking over roles like Chapter Ancient and Chapter Champion. It’s unclear if the original Honour Guard still exists separately.
What wargear do they use?
They wear ornate power armour and fight with storm shields and power swords.