Dawn Sentinels

The Dawn Sentinels are a Loyalist splinter force from the Red Eyes, composed of the survivors of the 5th Chapter led by their Captain, Saphrax Agila. Not being present at Iroruki when the Shattering of the IVth occurred, the 5th Chapter did not share the legion’s new-found anger and growing hatred of the Emperor. When the Red Eyes devoted themselves to Khorne, the 5th Chapter rededicated themselves to the Emperor, becoming the Dawn Sentinels.

Background
The first steps toward the creation of the Dawn Sentinels began with Theoderaf’s introduction of a rotation system for the Reclamation Command. The 5th Chapter’s time away from the legion began the process of building a unique character for the chapter, with the daily prayers to the Emperor growing a strong sense of camaraderie amongst the command of the chapter and between ranks. As time went on, Theoderaf sent the 5th Chapter away from the Command more and more often as he and Saphrax became estranged.

The major breaking point came with the Shattering of the IVth. The 5th Chapter was ordered to remain on the Reclamation Command whilst the rest of the legion returned to Iroruki. When the rest of the legion were deeply traumatised by the Shattering, the 5th Chapter was mostly unscathed, though deeply unsettled by the turn the legion was taking. Saphrax led his Chapter on campaigns away from the rest of the legion, after a near violent encounter with the Chaplaincy.

When Theoderaf, on his own initiative, launched an attack on the Separatists, Saphrax led the 5th Chapter to Terra to meet with the Warmaster. Saphrax told Alexandros he was extremely worried about his Father’s and the legion’s wellbeing, and that the 5th Chapter was no longer welcome amongst the Red Eyes. After that meeting, the Dawn Sentinels were officially born.

Notable Members

 * Saphrax Agila, 'The Unbroken ' - Captain of the 5th Chapter
 * Alexius Jarimir,  'The Voice of Doom' - Chaplain of the 5th Chapter. There exists no Red Eyes who speaks with the fury of the legion like Alexius, his sermons filling the hearts of all who hear them with fire and purpose. He works tirelessly to spread the message of the inner strength of the Imperial cause, and damn that of the enemy. On the battlefield, Alexius joins combat with a roar, amplified by his propaganda speakers to carry across the din of battle. Armed with an artificer shotgun and his power maul, he is a force of nature.

Colours
The Dawn Sentinels, following their rechristening, abandoned the glaring gold and blood red of the Red Eyes for purer teal and white. The scripture of Certus has all but disappeared, with only the high command retaining any, with High Gothic seals and holy books being prevalent.

Livery
Sword in a Shield, to represent the Chapter’s new focus as defenders of faith rather than executioners.