Author of message: Inquisitor Fargroman of the Ordo Astartes

Recipient: Officer Gramnius of the Administratum

998. M41

===Greetings Gramnius! Fargroman here, Ive recently been scouring through some old Datasheets and records and have discovered a very peculiar Chapter of the Astartes. You will no doubt find these articles intriguing, to say the least! I'm having trouble accessing the information and need your help. most of the data seems to be heavily encrypted.

Author of Message: Officer Gramnius of the Administratum

Recipient: Inquisitor Fargroman of the Ordos Astartes

998. M41

===By the Emperor! You've really found something here Fargroman! I've been reading through the Datasheets you've sent me (Well, most of the information seems to have been removed by someone or something, I have no idea as to who might have done this) but what information I could find and decipher, I believe the Datasheets are referring to a Chapter of Astartes known as the "Crimson Knights". Here is the information I have compiled for you.

Chapter: Crimson Knights. Chapter founding: Unknown (Data removed) Chapter Homeworld/Monastery: Barelona Prime Chapter Master: Lord Commander Carnolius Herbretius (As with most names, always ending in "ius") Chapter strength: Honestly Fargroman, I have not the slightest idea, I presume they number around 800 or so. Notable Engagements: Defense of Sub-Sector Barelane Primon. The Crimson Knights 3rd and 5th company, along with the Cadian 245th Regiment, defended the sub-sector against several armies or "Kabals" of the Dark Eldar. The defense lasted nearly 2 years with the retreat of the Dark Eldar. Battle for Barelane Sector. With the return of the Dark Eldar, the Crimson Knights (Which apparently, nearly every Company of the Chapter was present) and the Cadian 245th (Who seem to be quite fond of fighting alongside the Crimson Knights) were in the Sector. The Dark Eldar struck at the Hive Planet of Barelona 5 and completely destroyed most of the Hive Cities on the Planet. Most of the Imperial Forces were not expecting an attack so far behind their lines and were subsequently defeated. The Crimson Knights (Upon hearing of the attack) sent 3 Companies along with an Imperial Guard detachment back to Barelona to reclaim it. The Imperial forces fought for several weeks and eventually drove the Dark Eldar from the planet, though the Dark Eldar conducted a counter attack and struck several outer planets of the sector, defeating most of the Imperial Guard garrisons on the outer planets but, with assistance from the Crimson knights, the Imperial forces were able to retake the planets and drove the Dark Eldar back to the Webway. Thats about it Fargroman...Oh! The armour of the Crimson Knights is red! Who would've thought!

Author of Message: Inquisitor Fargroman of the Ordos Astartes

Recipient: Officer Gramnius of the Administratum

998. M41

Interesting! I cannot believe such Campaigns were fought in such secrecy (Whether the secrecy was deliberate or not, is another question) I will be departing for the Barelane Sector to meet with Chapter Master Carnolius soon to discuss these battles, as well as their origins. I will Keep you updated Gramnius. Emperor be with you.