Knights of the Crimson Order
GW canon
Summary
Dark Angels successor under Grand Master Dane that answered Azrael's call to Caliban despite half strength.
Allegiance
Loyalists
Founding
Unknown
Colours
Black and red
Epoch
late M41
Chapter Strength
Reduced to half strength (late M41)
History
In late M41 the Knights of the Crimson Order answered Supreme Grand Master Azrael's call to the Battle of the Caliban System although their recent campaigns had halved their strength. Their Grand Master Dane was utterly loyal to Azrael and ready to risk the whole Chapter for his honour.
Notes
The battle barge Flame of Galandros is the only named ship. In the novel The Unforgiven the Chapter is first called the Order of Crimson Knights.
Additional Information
Allegiance, detail
Part of the Unforgiven.
Sources
Lexicanum, article “Knights of the Crimson Order” (revision 636866, retrieved 25 Oct 2026): https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Knights_of_the_Crimson_Order. Works cited there: The Unforgiven (Novel); Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition: Knights of the Crimson Order DLC Steam page.