Editing Dark Angels (section)

===42nd Millennium and the [[Age of the Dark Imperium]]===
With the return of Magnus (and his assault on Fenris), as well as the return of Guilliman (with his Terran Crusade and subsequent Indomitus Crusade), the Dark Angels are probably scrabbling HARD to make sure that {{Blam|+++all disgusting traitors are captured+++}}.

Firstly, with the return of Magnus: the Dark Angels were duped by Tzeentch into leading their own crusade to bring the Space Wolves to account for their protection of the mutated Wulfen. This was eventually resolved with the intervention of the Inquisition who said they would raise their own conclave to deal with the matter. Unfortunately for the Dark Angels, {{Blam|+++those traitors escaped our watch +++}} as the Inquisition had {{Blam|+++given zero fucks +++}}

It would get worse for them later with Guilliman's return as the reborn Primarch's return to Terra was assisted by {{Blam|+++Ravenwing Dark Angels 
including one officer with a HUGE SWORD, obviously a TERRANIC GREATSWORD OF OLD+++}}. While Guilliman didn't have a clue what to make of {{Blam|+++these mysterious Marines+++}}, they were allowed to be part of the celebratory parade to the Emperor's palace so they would have been viewed by billions of bystanders. Though most people probably wouldn't know what to make of black Dark Angels, the Unforgiven were probably clinging to the TV sets while facepalming {{Blam|+++because their military parade walk wasn't the best+++}}. However, Guilliman did order {{Blam|+++these Marines+++}} arrested when they finally reached the doors to the throne room. The [[Adeptus Custodes]] now have a group of {{Blam|+++undisciplined Dark Angels wearing non-codex colors+++}} in their custody and it may be only a matter of time before they and Guilliman have some idea of what the Unforgiven have been up to (if they didn't know already). Guilliman did recognize the sword that {{Blam|+++said officer+++}} carried and the sensation filled him with dread. Given that this may be {{Blam|+++a really cool and wholly unrelated+++}} sword, Guilliman may have some inkling as to what might happen if the sword ''(or whatever psychic imprint contained within)'' comes into contact with the Emperor, but has not decided to reveal or act upon that information.
Bear in mind that having some knowledge directly from the mouths of {{Blam|+++Space Marine traitors+++}} does not automatically provide the whole story on the actual {{Blam|+++building of The Rock+++}}.

Taking this further, even if Guilliman does find out (or happens to already know), he would have to be very careful with that information because of his own prior association with the Lion and the Dark Angels during [[Imperium Secundus]] and his own attempts at burying it ''(see the formation of the [[Scythes of the Emperor]] and his sealing of the Library of Ptolemy)''. He might not be aware of how much the descendants of the First Legion know about this ''"off the record"'' version of history. Even if some {{Blam|+++filthy traitor Marines+++}} came out claiming that the ''"Lion was a closet traitor who waited to see who won"'' {{Blam|+++Obvious Chaos lies +++}} and sincerely believed it, Guilliman is one of the few people who actually knew what the Lion was doing for much of the Heresy, even if the Dark Angels don't know themselves. This is on top of having to contend with the aforementioned unresolved "agenda" relating to the sword of the Lion ''(which Guilliman himself broke)'' and the unknown repercussions of what may come if it reaches the Emperor's throne room. All in all, Bobby G's got a lot on his plate.

Turns out the {{Blam|+++veterans who are too busy serving the Emperor to repaint their armour+++}} escaped so no secrets getting out today. Also, when they found out, the Custodes went into a full on panic the likes of which hadn’t been seen since the War of the Beast. Maybe GW should calm down with the plot armour for {{Blam|+++the well respected Dark Angel who saved Guilliman and brought glory to the Chapter+++}}.

As Guilliman traveled the Imperium leaving reinforcements and new toys in his wake, Supreme Commander [[Azrael]] ordered a summit of all Supreme Grand Masters to muster on the Rock to discuss the state of things. Considering the reports of Fallen massing in numbers never seen before, the Rock itself being attacked by a {{Blam|+++vile traitor legion+++}} daemon-prince which appeared to be the cover for the release of [[Luther]], and a recent ambush by the Fallen that had left six chapters of the Unforgiven severely depleted in manpower, suffice it to say that things were looking rather grim. Coincidentally, the summit was gate-crashed by the arrival of Guilliman's fleet who demanded to board the Rock. The collected Chapter Masters were no doubt concerned by the arrival of an Imperial fleet when the Unforgiven had gathered together as a single Legion, and considered shooting them down. Luckily, it turned out that Guilliman was not there to censure the Unforgiven host but instead came bearing reinforcements in the form of thousands of Primaris Marines. Guilliman also permitted them to retain their [[Deathwing|1st Company]] and [[Ravenwing|2nd Company]] organizations as an exception to his amendments to the Codex Astartes based on their "excellent service records", only stipulating that they continue to serve the Emperor well, suggesting he is willing to put up with their unorthodox methods for the sake of his brother.

Moreover as a "[[Creed|tactical genus]]" Guilliman isn't dumb enough to risk losing the unique capabilities that only the Dark Angels and their successors are able to deploy at a moment's notice. Obviously, due to the current state of the Imperium, neither the Dark Angels nor Guilliman can spare a few moments for "Story Time with Uncle Bobby and the Inner Circle." Good thing for Guilliman. The number of people who know/knew about the Secundus besides him [[Emperor|can be]] [[Lion_El'Jonson|counted]] [[Sanguinius|on one hand]], and all of them are either dead or unable to say anything about the matter.

It is also stated that the Inner Circle <u>alone</u> are aware of the ''[[Fallen Angels|very specific prey]]'' that they seek. Therefore while tidbits of information may be held by others outside of the chapter, they do not understand their significance or know what to make of them. Either way, they haven't acted upon that information so the Hunt still continues as normal.

As of Phil Kelly's book “War of Secrets”, despite Cypher's antics and having Fallen on Terra, the secret has returned to the status quo, although the new Primaris get treated like shit and are seen as disposable tools. They have made a second Inner Circle (this being the chapter Inner Circle not the whole Unforgiven Inner Circle) for the Primaris who figure shit out and don’t get put in a ditch. The Dark Angels have suddenly become really tolerant; the Primaris literally worship not just the Emperor but the Omnissiah and the Dark Angels just get a bit miffed. As for the new Primaris successors, they were founded without knowing about the Dark Angels' secrets, so we can assume they are not Unforgiven yet.

In addition to a couple of named characters, the Primaris Marines have finally joined the Deathwing and Ravenwing in the form of Bladeguard Veterans and Outriders. 10th edition has made Primaris Terminators no different from First Born. So it's now assumed that at least a few dozens or more Primaries are members of the Inner Circle. While the Ravenwing getting Primaris on bikes is no big surprise, the fact that Bladeguard can be in the Deathwing without wearing Gravis armour is a little confusing ([[Derp|especially since White Dwarf all-but explicitly stated that Deathwing Primaris exclusively use Gravis alongside the Firstborn in Terminator armour]]). The only thing missing are an equivalent for Ravenwing Black Knights.(knowing GW they'll just make Outrider Command Squads or something)

According to their 9th edition supplement the rumours of their suspected legion building has earned them some surprising support, the [[Inquisition]], since Guilliman's return they have grown increasingly concerned at the sheer power that he now wields. They have turned their sights upon the united might of the Unforgiven and now see them as a power that is capable of countering the new lord of the Imperium, should he ever go against what they have built. Considering the not so friendly relationship between Guilliman and the [[Ecclesiarchy]], they may get even more support from them; should a theoretical civil war break out, it will be interesting to see who sides with who. However the Inquisition would have to convince Azrael to support their side though. Who is more or less a canon [[Reasonable Marine]] and went out of his way to troll [[Kaldor Draigo]].

The Dark Angels have recently had their biggest shake-up in 10,000 years after their [[Lion El'Jonson|Dear old Dad]] finally woke up from his nap and bailed his sons out of trouble after [[Angron]] paid them a visit. More surprisingly, before reuniting with his sons The Lion had been using his time awake to gather members of the Fallen that were still loyal to the Imperium and free of the ruinous powers corruption. Time will tell how things progress, but there's likely going to be some growing pains on both sides.