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Wardens of the Black Gate

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The Wardens of the Black Gate were a specialized Deathwatch contingent tasked with holding the line against the most relentless xenos incursions, a splinter left over from a larger Tyranid hive fleet. The Black Gate refers to an important trade hub where multiple reliable warp lanes converge.

Doctrine and Role

The Wardens were formed to provide heavy infantry tactics, favouring Gravis-armored Veterans and terminators, equipped with heavy bolters, Cyclone missile launchers, and frag cannons. Their combat doctrine emphasizes:

  • Zone denial and attrition warfare
  • Siege-breaking and fortress defense
  • Counter-xenos suppression in confined environments

Recruitment and Composition

The Wardens draw heavily from Chapters known for resilience and firepower:

  • Minotaurs — brutal enforcers with a taste for shock assault
  • Iron Hands — cybernetic warriors who endure beyond flesh
  • Imperial Fists — masters of siege warfare
  • Salamanders — flame-wielding protectors with a strong sense of duty

Notable Engagements

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Roster

Captain in Gravis Armour (Beacon Angelis)

Watch Master ( The Tome of Ectoclades)

Deathwatch Veterans


Deathwatch Veterans

  • Sergeant w. Xenophase
  • Thunderhammer
  • Thunderhammer
  • Frag Cannon
  • Infernus Heavy Bolter


Deathwatch Terminator Squad


Indomitor Kill Team

  • Heavy Intercessor w. bolt rifle
  • Heavy Intercessor w. bolt rifle
  • Eron Vask (Star Phantoms) - Heavy Intercessor w. Heavy bolter
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Heavy Bolter
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Melta rifle
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Melta Rifle
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Multimelta
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Flamestorm gauntlets
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Flamestorm gauntlets
  • Heavy Intercessor w. Flamestorm gauntlets


Infiltrator Squad


Tarantula Sentry Battery (Twin lascannon)


Army List: https://www.newrecruit.eu/app/list/fLTZV

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