The Inner Circle was originally formed to discuss Guilliman's Codex Astartes and the division of the Legion, but of course, this was not true.
Azriel discovered the truth about the formation of the Inner Circle in the Grand Master's private library - the original gathering of the Inner Circle was because of the fallen angels.
The members of the inner circle were also determined after the first inner circle meeting, namely the Supreme Grand Master, all think tanks, all interrogation priests, all mentors wearing Terminator armor, all Deathwing members, the Ravenwing Grand Master and
Ravenwing Black Knight, Apothecary, Standard Bearer and Champion.
These most extensive members of the inner circle have one thing in common. They all know the secrets of fallen angels, and they all have a secret responsibility, which is to hunt down fallen angels.
However, the inner circle is not so simple and pure. As the saying goes, there are circles within circles, and there are secrets behind secrets.
Within the extensive inner ring, there is also a decision-making circle, the Chapter Meeting, which is also the central organization of the entire Chapter. It can be said to be the true inner ring, and its members include all Grand Masters and Company Mentors.
It should be noted that the technical sergeants of the armory are completely excluded from the inner ring, because these technical sergeants have received the teachings of the Martian Mechanicus, and their loyalty hangs between the Dark Angels and the Mechanicus. They have
He is no longer trusted by the inner circle, so even the leader of all technical sergeants and the master of the monolith who controls the entire system of the monolith is not in the outermost inner circle.
When he reached his seat, Azriel gestured towards the other end of the table.
Priest Grand Master Sappho's response was a smile on his lips, which told everything Azrael wanted to know.
"Brothers, at this critical moment for this battle group, we will hold another meeting."
Azrael's voice echoed from the towering vaulted ceiling of the huge conference hall, and there was no emotion on the weather-beaten faces of the Grand Masters.
Then, the Azrael Chapter raised their hands.
"There are urgent matters to discuss now, play the message."
Following his orders, a sluggish servitor in green robes controlled the device in front of it.
Soon, above the conference table, a misty blue light flashed and projected a holographic image onto the table below. The image shook and distorted as if it were viewed underwater, but the identity of the man was revealed from the holographic image he was wearing.
The Seiko Power Armor logo can be clearly identified on the set.
Chapter Master of the Astral Knights, Soshyan Alexey.
"Salute to you, Azrael, Supreme Master of the Dark Angels. Our regiment has captured the enemy's main force in Fortress No. 7. After confirmation, there is a high probability that it is Equesos, the lord of Abaddon's hunting group. The enemy is about
There are a thousand Chaos Space Marines and a large number of auxiliary troops, now besieged in the fortress. According to speculation, Abaddon is likely to launch a counterattack, so I hope to concentrate the military power of several chapters and launch a large-scale
joint operations, the specific matters can be discussed in detail at the meeting."
Although the picture is strong, the audio accompanying it is choppy and distorted, sometimes sounding like there are multiple speakers.
"Is what he said true?"
Soon, someone asked about it, Ravenwing Grand Master Samuel. He had served the Chapter for more than five hundred years, and his black hair above his ears was mottled with silver threads.
"Are we here to question the credibility of a Chapter Master."
Azrael said helplessly:
"Why did Chapter Commander Soshiyan lie to us?"
"Sorry, that's not what I meant. I just want to know if Erquessos is really trapped in the fortress? That's a bastard who only deserves to be cut to pieces."
"Since the other party said so, at least there is such a possibility."
"This is the Astral Knight's plan."
Asmodai interrupted the conversation between the two with a rough accent.
"Let them figure it out on their own."
Two or three people murmured their approval.
"Whether it was their plan or not, a world has fallen into the hands of a dark force, and corruption must be dealt with before it spreads."
Refuting the interrogation of the Chaplain was Grand Master Chaplain Sappho, a strong-willed man who held the title of Holy Master and was, even by Space Marine standards, popular not only among his fellow Chaplains, but also among other ranks
The same is true among the lower Chapter Brothers.
He and Asmodai are also the most senior interrogation priests in the Chapter. The two of them once competed for the Grand Master of Priests, but in the end Sappho was successfully elected with the support of Azrael, and Asmodai also
It is no secret that he became Sappho's subordinate.
"Agree."
Ezekiel then joined in and said:
"We are servants of the Empire and loyal to the Golden Throne. If this planet has become a paradise for destructive powers, then it is our sworn duty to purify it."
"But this will put us under the command of another Chapter, and we are still a... relatively young Chapter."
The person who spoke was Deathwing Grand Master Belial. He valued the glory of the Chapter very seriously, and he was also a relatively strong ally of Asmodai.
"This is not conducive to our subsequent hunt for fallen angels."
This sentence seemed to ignite Azrael's emotions again, and his tone suddenly increased a few decibels.
"Then where are these traitors who keep claiming they exist!?"
Although he was not pointing at anyone, his eyes were fixed on Asmodai.
"We have found some... clues. I interrogated the cultists and found out from the mouths of those cultists that there are some sneaky characters under Abaddon's command. They may..."
"Pastor, is that all?"
"Supreme Master, we cannot give up any possibility! This is the entire meaning of the existence of the inner circle!"
"No, Asmodai, you are wrong. If the hatred and hatred in the past become all the factors that guide us in dealing with everything, then the Dark Angel will never be able to intervene in any war normally."
The Grand Master of Priests, Sappho, once again refuted Asmodei's statement, which earned him a glare from the interrogating priest.
If Asmodai is the radical among the interrogating priests, then Sappho is the moderate, because compared to Asmodai, Sappho is less radical, has relatively mild methods, and does not have so many enemies within the empire.
It won't bring too much criticism to the war group.
Asmodai has incurred much hostility within the Empire for the Dark Angels, and this is the main source of Azrael's dissatisfaction with him.
Then, the Grand Master Priest turned to Azrael.
"Please allow us to fight for the Death Star and fulfill our oath to the Emperor."
At this time, Azrael ordered another text message to be played. The message above was very simple. The White Templar and Gray Knights would support the Astral Knights' plan for this joint operation.
"It looks like we have to make a decision quickly before this all becomes meaningless."