Indeed, it is often said that the most ancient individuals in a Chapter's Honour Guard have slain more foes over the centuries than a regiment of Imperial Guardsmen will have done in its whole existence. Having performed deeds that lesser men could only dream of, each member of a Chapter's Honour Guard has received the very highest honours and accolades that his brother Space Marines can bestow.

On the battlefield they serve as their Chapter Master's personal retinue, responsible for the safety of their commander and carrying the Chapter's sacred battle standard into battle.

These taciturn and solemn individuals are ferocious and unyielding in the heat of battle.