Unforgiven Hall of Heroes
This was initiated as an ongoing project on the Bolter & Chainsword by Bellicose and grew from there.
What we now have is a list of known Dark Angel and Successor characters from all Games Workshop sources. In each instance a source reference is given plus any relevant notes.
As more material becomes available or if older material is unearthed then this list will be updated.
The Lion called and we answered with pride,
Given duty we stood with our brothers,
Not a step back,
No enemy forgiven,
In his glory,
Till the sword is reforged,
We are the
Dark Angels
Primarch
Lion El'Jonson
Rank - Primarch, Dark Angel Legion
Date - M30-to present
Notes - Primarch capsule cast into the warp landed on Planet called Caliban. Of his early years in the monster haunted forests nothing is known. Found by a group of crusading Knights called the Order led by a warrior called Luther. Learned the ways of humanity and gained entry into the Order. Named the Lion El Jonson over time his mighty intellect and prodigious physical gifts saw his steady rise to leadership of the Knightly Order. Ever at his side was his friend and compatriot Luther. Instigated worldwide crusade to liberate Caliban from Chaos mutants plaguing the forests, which was completed in ten years. Shortly afterwards the world was found by the great crusade and the First Legion of the Adeptus Astartes was reunited with their progenitor.
Dark Angels Legion
Zahariel
Rank - Initiate Librarian/Battle Brother
Date - M30
Notes - First group of Calibanite recruits to the First Leigon, now known as the Dark Angels
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Israfael
Rank - Brother Librarian
Date - M30
Notes - Terran Member of the First Leigon, part of the group that over saw the induction of Caliban into the Imperium of Man
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Nemiel
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - M30
Notes - First group of Calibanite recruits to the First Leigon, now known as the Dark Angels
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Eliath
Rank - Battle Brother/Heavy weapons
Date - M30
Notes - First group of Calibanite recruits to the First Leigon, now known as the Dark Angels
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Attias
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - M30
Notes - First group of Calibanite recruits to the First Leigon, now known as the Dark Angels/ Killed at Mining site One Zeta Five
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Hadariel
Rank - Master of the 22nd Chapter Dark Angels Leigon
Date - M30
Notes - Too old to be given gene-seed, but given augmentation by Leigon Apothecaries
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Damas
Rank - Company Master
Date - M30
Notes - Company master in 22nd Chapter
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Midris
Rank - Unknown
Date - M30
Notes - Terran Member of the First Leigon, part of the group that over saw the induction of Caliban into the Imperium of Man
Reference - Descent of Angels.
Grand Masters
Supreme Grand Master Azrael, Keeper of the Truth
Rank - Supreme Grand Master (Essentially a Chapter Master but with slightly more sway)
Date - Became Master of the Deathwing 917.M41 and Supreme Grand Master in 939.M41
Notes - Recruited from the headhunting tribes of Kimmeria. Former Master of the 3rd Company and Master of the Deathwing. One of the most brilliant strategic minds in the Imperium.
Reference -
Anaziel
Rank - Supreme Grand Master
Date - M37
Notes - Requested the creation of the Disciples of Caliban, Late 37th millennium
Reference - DA codex, page 74.
Chorazin
Rank - Grand Master of the Angel's of Vengeance
Date - M41
Notes - New figure sculpted for GW/US
Reference - GW/US website.
Alimon
Rank - Grand Master of the Angel's of Absolution
Date - M41
Notes - New figure sculpted for GW/US
Reference - GW/US website.
Sapphon
Rank - Grand Master of Chaplains, Finder of Secrets
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Received his position due to being an inspirational leader of men
Reference - Codex Angels of Death, page 82.
Masters
Gaius Oblonsky
Rank - Captain / Master Ravenwing Company
Date - Circa 986.M41? (It just says 986)
Notes - Led the first ever aerial drop separation manoeuvre of the entire company using Mk14 Bullock Jet Cycles when they deployed to Rynn's World in support of the Crimson Fists
Reference - The Ravenwing; White Dwarf 96, 1987, page 53.
Tarquin Hesperides
Rank - Captain / Master Ravenwing Company
Date - Pre 986.M40? (It just says 986)
Notes - Commanded the Ravenwing Company until a transporter accident sent him to the Apothecarion. He was replaced by Gaius Oblonsky.
Reference - The Ravenwing; White Dwarf 96, 1987, page 53.
Sammael
Rank - Master of the Ravenwing
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Current Master of the Ravenwing and previously served as Master of the 4th Company.
Reference - Forces of the Dark Angels, DA Codex, pages 44-45.
Gideon
Rank - Master of the Ravenwing
Date - M40
Notes - Killed by Chaos Titan Traitorous Ire
Reference - Forces of the Dark Angels, DA Codex, page 44-45.
Orias
Rank - current 3rd company master
Date - M41
Notes - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Reference - Imperial Armour V.
Helbron
Rank - current 5th Company master
Date - M41
Notes - Unknown
Reference - Imperial armour V.
Sheol
Rank - Master of the 5th Company
Date - None Known
Notes - Unknown
Reference - Codex Angels of Death, banner on page 43.
Gabriel aka "Broken Knife"
Rank - Master
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Master of the Deathwing during the Plains World incident. First user of the Broken Winged Sword badge. Died in the space hulk "Charnel Shrine".
Reference - Deathwing short story by William King and Brian Ansell, 1990.
Ezekiel aka "Cloudrunner"
Rank - Captain
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Sole survivor and Captain of the Deathwing force during the Plains World incident.
Reference - Deathwing short story by William King and Brian Ansell, 1990.
Baradiel
Rank - Master
Date - 551.M37
Notes - 3rd company Master during Kurin’s Acropolis. Personal Landraider Fury of Caliban
Reference - Dark Angel Codex, page 21.
Master Bekenel
Rank - Grand Master of the Deathwing
Date - 897.M41
Notes - The Faze V Uprising, found information in logic stacks of Faze V before destroying planet
Reference - Dark Angel Codex, page 21.
Belial
Rank - Master of the Deathwing (Company Captain in Codex ranks)
Date - Piscina IV Campaign 997.M41
Notes - Previous Master of the 3rd Company during the Piscina IV campaign. Current Master of the Deathwing.
Reference - Dark Angels Codex, page 42.
Jeremiah Gieyus
Rank - Captain
Date - M41
Notes - Leader of a fallen hunting kill team
Reference - Sons of Fenris novel by Lee Lightner
Librarians
Ezekiel
Rank - Grand Master of the Librarians, Keeper of the Book of Salvation, Holder of the Keys
Date - Unkown
Notes - Lost his eye during the Battle for the Sularian Gate during Waagh! Groblonik. Never had a better implant installed to commemorate his lost battle brothers.
Reference - Codex Angels of Death, page 80.
Seutonius
Rank - Chief Librarian of the Angel's of Redemption
Date - M41
Notes - New figure sculpted for GW/US
Reference - GW/US website.
Lucius aka "Two Heads Talking"
Rank - Librarian
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Librarian of the Deathwing force during the Plains World incident
Reference - Deathwing short story by William King and Brian Ansell, 1990.
Charan
Rank - Librarian
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina. Acted as Azrael's personal representitive.
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Hebron
Rank - Librarian
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Acutus
Rank - Librarian
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - The Purging of Kadillus (novel)
Chaplains
Sarpedon
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - 997.M41 Stood in as the commander at Koth Ridge during the second assault
Notes - Served as commander during the second assault on Koth Ridge during the Piscina IV campaign while Belial was encamped around the Ork landing site.
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Boreas
Rank - Chaplain of the 3rd Company
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Chaplain of the 3rd Company during the Piscina IV campaign
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Asmodai
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - The oldest and greatest Interrogator-Chaplains currently alive and is the current bearer of the Blades of Reason
Reference - Codex Angels of Death, page 82.
Belphegor
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - 821.M41
Notes - Unknown.
Reference - Unknown.
Master Molochia
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - Unknown
Notes - Served the chapter for 300 years gaining a dozen black pearls from the fallen.
Reference - Dark Angels Codex, page 37.
Bareus
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Took part in a mission to destroy a Fallen/cultist cabal. Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Uriel
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Vargas
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - M41
Notes - Commander of expedition to locate fallen
Reference - Sons of Fenris Novel.
Uzziel
Rank - Interrogator-Chaplain
Date - M41
Notes - Uzziel captured a Fallen and successfully interrogated him, earning a Black Pearl, shortly after attaining the rank of Interrogator-Chaplain. Uzziel then led a strike force against an Eldar Exodite force to recover an artefact of great significance to the Dark Angels
Reference - Let the Galaxy Burn compilation, pages 33-47.
Heroes
Naaman
Rank - Veteran Scout Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Killed during Piscina campaign by exploding Ork Dreadnought. Pivotal in gaining knowledge of Ork intentions on the planet surface.
Reference - Dark Angels 3rd edition Codex, page 18.
Brother Bethor
Rank - Veteran Battle Brother, Bearer of the Sacred Standard
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Incepted as the current bearer after defending the standard single handedly from a Genestealer onslaught during the Cleansing of Durganion XIII
Reference - Codex Angels of Death, page 81.
Brother Yaziel
Rank - Dreadnought, Member of the 5th Company
Date - 821.M41
Notes - MK IV Dreadnought
Reference - Unknown.
Deis
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Rank - Dreadnought/Veteran Sergeant
Notes - Armed with an assault cannon and missile launcher. Critically wounded during the Third Tranquillity campaign
Reference - Imperial Armour Vol 2, Page 137.
Venerari
Rank - Venerable Dreadnought
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Malach
Date - Not Known
Rank - Venerable Dreadnought (assumed to be a MK IV)
Notes - Rare Mortis pattern dreadnought (twin linked auto cannons) attached to the sixth tactical company of the Angels of Absolution. Bears the company Motto "Death is Absolute"
Reference - Imperial Armour 2, Page 137.
Hephaestus
Rank - Techmarine
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Nestor
Rank - Apothecary
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Deathwing Company
Veteran Sergeant Arbalan
Rank - Deathwing Veteran Sergeant
Date - 821.M41
Notes - 92 Missions
Reference - Unknown.
Paulo aka "Weasel-Fierce"
Rank - Veteran Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Member of the Deathwing force during the Plains World incident.
Reference - Deathwing short story by William King and Brian Ansell, 1990.
Marius aka "Bloody Moon"
Rank - Veteran Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Member of the Deathwing force during the Plains World incident.
Reference - Deathwing short story by William King and Brian Ansell, 1990.
Battle Brothers
Silas Err
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - M36-7
Notes - Longest successful reanimation case as of date recorded.
Reference - Not known.
Ravager
Rank - Veteran Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Exanimare
Rank - Veteran Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Damas
Rank - Veteran Sergeant of Scouts
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Zaltys
Rank - Veteran Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Arbalan
Rank - Veteran Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Dominus
Rank - Veteran Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Menelauis
Rank - Veteran Sergeant
Date - 997.M41
Notes - Took part in the defence of Piscina
Reference - Storm of Vengeance.
Veteran Sergeant Boreas
Rank - Veteran Sergeant, 5th Company, 2nd Tactical Squad
Date - 821.M41
Notes - Has completed 48 Missions
Reference - Not known.
Squad Leuctra
(Note- This appears to be an eleven-man squad!)
Kaelen
Rank - Brother-Sergeant
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Sole survivor
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Lucius
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Marius
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Caiyne
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Guias
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Septimus
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Christos
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Mellius
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Temion
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Urient
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Persus
Rank - Battle Brother
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Known Fallen
Luther
Rank - Deputy Commander Dark Angels Leigon
Date - M30
Notes - {Deleted}
Reference - {Deleted}
Cypher
Rank - Previously Dark Angels Guardian of Traditions
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Alleged Fallen Angel purported to carry the broken Lion's Sword with him on a quest that seems to take him closer to Terra with every step
Reference - Dark Angels Codex 3rd edition, page 5.
Zeriah/Elucidax the Keeper
Rank - Former one-time Captain of the Dark Angels 14th Assault Company
Date - Captured 299.M38
Notes - Captured on the colony world of Altid 156. Was said to have confessed to Asmodai yet refuses to admit his sin in joining Luther.
Reference - Dark Angels Codex, page 19.
Cephesus
Rank - Fallen Angel
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Angel of Blades
Rank - Fallen/possessed Dreadnought
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Killed in action
Reference - The Unforgiven - a short story by Graham McNeil (short story in the Deathwing compilation) 2001 edition.
Baalakai
Rank - Former Dark Angels Company Master
Date - unspecified - subsequent to the Defence of Gatlinghive
Notes - Captured by the Angel Of Redemption after they redeployed in the height of the Defence of Gatlinghive to hunt fallen angels
Reference - Dark Angels Codex, page 75.
Vehicles
Angelis Imperator
Type - Land Raider Prometheus
Date - Unknown (post-Heresy)
Notes - Personal Transport of Supreme Grandmaster Azrael
Reference - Codex Dark Angels.
Fury of Caliban
Type - Land Raider
Date - 551.M37
Notes - Personal Transport of Master Baradiel
Reference - Dark Angels Codex, page 21.
Yet to be classified
Zhebdek Abaddas
Rank - Captain
Date - M30
Notes - Captain of the Dark Angels Legion during the Great Crusade
Reference - Eye of Terror (novel)
Abathar
Rank - Techmarine
Date - M30
Notes - Techmarine of the Dark Angels during the War of the Beast in M32. One of the original members of the newly created Deathwatch
Reference - Watchers in Death (novel), The Last Son of Dorn (novel)
Achrabael
Rank - Deathwing Knight
Date - M40
Notes -
Reference -
Notes
This project is ongoing and by no means complete. Further updates will be added as they are unearthed from the tomes of the Unforgiven's history.
