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Adeptus Custodes

The Emperor's own guard, crafted before the Space Marine Legions and standing watch over the Imperial Palace. After ten millennia of vigil they returned to open war in the Era Indomitus.

Origin: Mid M30
Founding: Unification Wars era
Gene-seed: Unique genecrafting by the Emperor; not true gene-seed
Homeworld: Terra (Imperial Palace)
Status: Active — Active
Date quality: era / medium

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Adeptus Custodes Books

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Valdor: Birth of the Imperium

Chris Wraight

A Terra-era character study of Constantin Valdor and the early Imperial power structure before the Legions dominate the timeline.

NovelGreat CrusadeHorus Heresy Charactersdeep-lore

667.M30 - 999.M30

era date, medium confidence

The Master of Mankind

Aaron Dembski-Bowden

A Terra-centered novel about the hidden war beneath the palace and the cost of the Emperor's plans.

NovelHorus HeresyHorus Heresymajor

004.M31 - 014.M31

range date, medium confidence