originally posted by Kid Kyoto

Today is a historic day for the Space Empire as Baracus is chosen as Warmaster. Baracus is the first Black Templar to achieve this office. Many marines remember a time when Black Templars were not even allowed to vote in Space Marine Councils.

However some found comfort from the fact that his Warmaster Secundus is a White Scar.

Baracus' campaign was bitterly opposed by Machain, an Ultramarine hero who was once held prisoner for 6 years. Machain also made history by choosing Sister Palatine of the Adeptus Soritus as his Warmaster Secundus, the first time a Battle Sister was nominated for the post.

Baracus assumes his post in a troubled time with the Space Empire engulfed in two wars and an economy still reeling from a crash in the price of Franklin Mint Collector's Plates.

He will replace outgoing Warmaster Vepres in 2 months.