Marneus Calgar’s Guard, better known as the Victrix Honour Guard, are the elite Ultramarines bodyguards drawn from the 1st Company. They’re the ones standing between the Chapter Master and anything that wants him dead, which makes them one of the most visible symbols of Ultramarines power.
What the Victrix Honour Guard actually are
The Victrix Honour Guard are peerless warriors chosen from the Ultramarines 1st Company, the Chapter’s veteran reserve. Their job is simple and brutal: protect the highest-ranking officers of the Chapter, Calgar included.
They’re not a standing army or a line unit. Think of them as a personal shield for the people who run Ultramar, deployed when a leader takes the field and needs to survive long enough to win.
- Drawn from 1st Company veterans.
- Serve as bodyguards for Chapter leadership.
- Cato Sicarius was appointed captain of the Victrix Honour Guard.
- One miniature can be built as a Chapter Champion.
- Another can be built as a Chapter Ancient carrying the Banner of Macragge.
Cato Sicarius and the current guard
Cato Sicarius, one of the Ultramarines’ most famous champions, now leads the Victrix Honour Guard as their captain. That puts a legendary duelist in charge of the unit whose whole purpose is keeping Calgar alive.
Sicarius wears embellished Mk X Tacticus Armour and carries the Talassarian Tempest Blade. His miniature comes with two head options, one stoic and one mid-battle cry, plus a back banner bearing the Chapter’s heraldry.
How they fight and what they carry
The Honour Guard are close-protection troops first and shock troops second. They carry master-crafted bolt carbines and have plenty of interchangeable wargear options, including greaves, helmets, and left-arm loadouts.
The Chapter Ancient’s Banner of Macragge is genuinely enormous, and it’s become a talking point for anyone who’s seen the model. It’s peak Ultramarines: ornate, proud, and impossible to miss.
| Role | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unit type | Elite bodyguard |
| Source | 1st Company veterans |
| Signature weapons | Master-crafted bolt carbines |
| Special builds | Chapter Champion, Chapter Ancient |
| Current captain | Cato Sicarius |
Why they matter in the lore
Calgar is the Lord Macragge and Chapter Master of the Ultramarines, so his guard aren’t just ceremonial. They’re a statement about how seriously the Chapter treats its leadership and how much Ultramar relies on a handful of individuals.
When Roboute Guilliman returned, he had plenty of reasons to question what he and his father built. Calgar wasn’t one of them. The Honour Guard exist to make sure that stays true.
Key facts
- The Victrix Honour Guard are the Ultramarines’ elite bodyguards, drawn from 1st Company veterans.
- They protect the Chapter’s highest-ranking officers, including Marneus Calgar.
- Cato Sicarius is the current captain of the Victrix Honour Guard.
- The unit can include a Chapter Champion and a Chapter Ancient with the Banner of Macragge.
- They carry master-crafted bolt carbines and have extensive interchangeable wargear options.
FAQ
Who are Marneus Calgar’s guards?
They’re the Victrix Honour Guard, elite Ultramarines drawn from the 1st Company. They serve as bodyguards for the Chapter’s highest-ranking officers, including Calgar himself.
Who leads the Victrix Honour Guard?
Cato Sicarius was appointed captain of the Victrix Honour Guard. He’s a celebrated Ultramarines champion and carries the Talassarian Tempest Blade.
What is the Banner of Macragge?
It’s the banner carried by the Chapter Ancient in the Victrix Honour Guard unit. It’s an ornately decorated flag, and it’s famously huge on the tabletop model.