The Deathwing Terminators, the elite of the Dark Angels Chapter in Warhammer 40,000, represent the pinnacle of martial prowess and devotion to duty. Clad in ancient, relic suits of Tactical Dreadnought Armour, these warriors are not just any Terminators—they are the finest warriors from the first company of the Dark Angels, entrusted with the Chapter’s darkest secrets.
Their bone-white armor is a symbol of their solemn role as guardians of the Chapter’s hidden agenda, particularly their hunt for the Fallen, those traitorous brethren who turned against the Dark Angels during the Horus Heresy. The armor’s hue is a stark contrast to the green of the rest of the Chapter, and it tells of a grim, secret past—when the Deathwing made a last stand against insurmountable odds, vowing never to retreat.
As terminators, they wield the heaviest weapons the Imperium has to offer. Storm bolters, assault cannons, and the fearsome thunder hammers paired with storm shields are common choices, giving them immense firepower and the durability to march through any battlefield. Their specialized role is to be the hammer that shatters the enemy’s most fortified positions, whether boarding hulks in space or leading assaults on heavily-defended strongholds.
But the Deathwing Terminators are more than just elite warriors; they are the keepers of the Dark Angels’ secret shame. Only they know the full truth about the Chapter’s fall from grace, and their loyalty to the Chapter’s Grand Master and the hunt for the Fallen consumes them. Every mission, every battle, is another step in their penance, as they seek to capture or kill their traitorous brothers to atone for their Chapter’s ancient sins.