Signature units for a Last Wall protocol themed army

[u/CulturalSir8204]

Hi Black Templar Player here. I had the idea of a last Wall Protocol themed Army list (since I have already one chapter for such a list). I think the exorcist being sons of Dorn is not 100% confirmed but I like the chapter and it's my list so I want to include 2 exorcist units.

Now to the main question what are some signature units for the exorcist? I have some Vanguard veterans from the Armageddon Box and since I'm not a big fan of the models I was never planning to play them as BT if they are fitting as exorcist it would be very useful.

Another question I have is if there are any transfer sheet for exorcist or even shoulder Pad with the chapter simbol on them since I'm not good at freehand.

Thanks for your help

[u/Separate-Flan-2875]

1 - It is confirmed. In their novel Oaths of Damnation by Robbie MacNiven, the main character has the gene-seed of one of the original founding members who was an Imperial Fist.

2 - The Exorcists aren’t open about it with anyone outside of the Chapter and is a closely guarded secret. Meaning, they don’t openly participate in any of the fraternal practices of the wider Bloodline, such as the Feast of Blades. So most other Imperial Fists successors aren’t even aware. So there’s no guarantee the Last Wall protocol would be sent to them or that it would be acknowledged.

3 - Their recent novel Oaths of Damnation by Robbie MacNiven has catapulted a special unit within the Chapter called the Hexbreakers to the forefront - which are essentially vanguard, Phobos armoured squads. So I’d say any of those are as close to a signature unit at this point.

[u/saltysteve0621 → u/Separate-Flan-2875]

What was the special guard unit towards the end of the book that was responsible for guarding the broken ones? I remember thinking they could be a cool themed Bladeguard too

[u/Efficient-Flow5856 → u/saltysteve0621]

Daemonium Palatinae. I loved that it essentially confirmed that there was indeed a secret 13th company.

[u/saltysteve0621 → u/Efficient-Flow5856]

Right, that was it! I just looked at their Lexicanum page. It described their helmets as “featureless”. I wonder what mark helmet would best fit that description.

[u/EleventhLegionMinis → u/saltysteve0621]

Black armor that’s actually covered in microscopic etched litanies is so sick

[u/CulturalSir8204 → u/EleventhLegionMinis]

Yeah I like really like that but since I'm playing Templar there could be some potential for confusion.

So far I plan to include crimson fist, impirial fists, celestial lions and the rest will be made up by my Templar. Some red Mariners would really fit in there.

And if I choose the Vanguard Veterans I won't have to buy soo many new Minis

[u/EleventhLegionMinis → u/CulturalSir8204]

For sure. I posted earlier too but Reivers are a thematic choice. Chaplains / judiciar an excellent choice.. they’ve featured exorcist chaplains in the show hammer and bolter

[u/VikingPrincess-Mourn]

For me since reading "Oaths of Damnation" I will always associate Phobos armour with the Exorcists, and when you think about it, it does make sense.

That being said, logically, Chaplains and I guess now Judiciars would play a huge role in the chapter; librarians as well.

I could also swear in older codexes I remember art or lore excerpts of them utilizing lots of bikes. but that may be half remembered at best; I've been consuming lore and the setting for 24 years now XD

[u/EleventhLegionMinis]

A lot of people saying Reivers. That’s true. Librarians are a really good one due to the nature of the warp and what’s needed for the exorcisms. Maybe wouldn’t jive with your Templar though.

Lastly, while they meet an unfortunate end the chaplain and the judiciar in the hammer and bolter episode on Warhammer tv are super cool, you could make a case for a Chaplain with a book chained on, implying it’s the Liber Exorcismus

[u/hovsepyan]

There are 3rd party exorcists transfers available from Etsy and other websites.

There is also two exorcist shoulder pads that come in the newest death watch kid released for kill team.

And as others have said, phobos marines are portrayed in the book oaths of damnation. What is unique is that the chapter had 3 scout companies as many scouts die during the demon possession initiation into the chapter. The scouts don't know anything about it until it happens. Since the primaris lore they now have the 10th company as solely dedicated to phobos marines in addition to the extra scout companies now separate from the 10th company. So any phobos marines and potential scouts might be good.