Adeptus Custodes
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Sources and method
a unit with rules
Sisters of Silence, their own faction until 2022
Forge World rules, until a codex or GW datasheet
moved to Legends
a new kit
still in the game
one datasheet that split
part of another unit’s datasheet for a time
a codex
a Forge World rules book
Allarus Custodians
Aquilon Terminators with Solarite Power Gauntlets
↳ Aquilon Terminators with Solarite Power Talons
Blade Champion
Caladius Grav-tank
↳ Caladius Annihilator Grav‑Tank
Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought
Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought
Coronus Grav-carrier
Custodian Guard Sodality
↳ Sentinel Guard Sodality
↳ Shield-Captain
↳ Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour
↳ Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike
Custodian Wardens
Gyrfalcon Jetbike Sodality
Pallas Grav-attack
Telemon Heavy Dreadnought
Trajann Valoris
Valerian and Aleya
↳ Aleya
↳ Valerian
Venatari with Verutum Lances
↳ Venatari with Kinetic Destroyers
Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought
Venerable Land Raider
Vertus Praetors
Vexilus Praetor
Vexilus Praetor in Allarus Terminator Armour
Sisters of Silence
Anathema Psykana Rhino
Knight-Centura
Prosecutor Squad
Vigilator Squad
Witchseeker Squad
April 2017Codex: Adeptus CustodesApril 2017Codex: Sisters of Silence
January 2018Codex: Adeptus Custodes
February 2018Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (Contemptor-Achillus, Contemptor-Exemplar, Caladius, Coronus; playtest)
May 2018Forge World: Telemon Heavy Dreadnought datasheet
January 2019Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (Aquilon, Venatari, Pallas, Galatus and more)
August 2019Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets, the beta finalised, with the Ares Gunship
October 2019Index Imperialis: Sisters of Silence (White Dwarf 447)
January 2022Codex: Adeptus Custodes
April 2024Codex: Adeptus Custodes
October 2026Codex: Adeptus Custodes
| Unit | Years | First rules | Its story | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allarus Custodians | January 2018 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | January 2018Plastic Allarus Custodians |
| Aquilon Terminators with Solarite Power Gauntlets | January 2019 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | October 2026The Aquilon Terminator Sodality, new multi-part plastic for both games with the codex |
| Aquilon Terminators with Solarite Power Talons | October 2026 to today | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026)Datasheet 2026Came out of Aquilon Terminators with Solarite Power Gauntlets | ||
| Blade Champion | December 2021 to today | Shadow Throne (December 2021) | In the game today. Rules in Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | December 2021First in Shadow Throne |
| Caladius Grav-tank | February 2018 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (February 2018) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (February 2018); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | April 2026The plastic Caladius Grav-tank, a Horus Heresy plastic kit replacing Forge World's resin |
| Caladius Annihilator Grav‑Tank | October 2026 to today | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026)Datasheet 2026Came out of Caladius Grav-tank | ||
| Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought | February 2018 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (February 2018) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (February 2018); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | April 2026Plastic Contemptor-Achillus, in the Legio Custodes Battle Group, multi-part plastic, 'previously only available in resin' |
| Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought | January 2019 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | April 2026Plastic Contemptor-Galatus, in the Legio Custodes Battle Group, multi-part plastic, 'previously only available in resin' |
| Coronus Grav-carrier | February 2018 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (February 2018) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Rules Preview (February 2018); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | April 2026The plastic Coronus Grav-carrier, a Horus Heresy plastic kit replacing Forge World's resin |
| Custodian Guard Sodality | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017, page 14) | In the game today. Names Custodian Guard Squad 2017 → Custodian Guard 2017 → Custodian Guard Sodality 2026Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026)Datasheet 2017 to 2018Shield-Captain part of this datasheet | November 2016The first models, plastic, in the Horus Heresy boxed game Burning of ProsperoApril 2026Custodian Guard Sodality released |
| Sentinel Guard Sodality | October 2026 to today | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026)Datasheet 2026Came out of Custodian Guard Sodality | ||
| Shield-Captain | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017, page 14) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2017); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026)Datasheet 2017 to 2018Part of the Custodian Guard Sodality datasheet | April 2017Built from the Custodian Wardens kitApril 2024A new Shield-Captain sculpt with pyrithite spear, first in Battleforce: Auric ChampionsApril 2026A new plastic Legio Custodes Shield Captain for the Horus Heresy, repackaged for both games with the 2026 codex |
| Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour | January 2018 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | January 2018Built from the Allarus Custodians kit |
| Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike | January 2018 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | February 2018Built from the Vertus Praetors kit |
| Custodian Wardens | January 2018 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | February 2018Plastic Custodian Wardens |
| Gyrfalcon Jetbike Sodality | January 2019 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | September 2026Plastic Gyrfalcon Jetbikes, four in the Custodes Support Battle Group with the Pallas and Telemon, the first box with both games' logosOctober 2026Gyrfalcon Jetbike Sodality, its own plastic kit with the codex |
| Pallas Grav-attack | January 2019 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | September 2026The plastic Pallas, in the Custodes Support Battle Group, multi-part plastic and the first box with both games' logos |
| Telemon Heavy Dreadnought | January 2019 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | September 2026The plastic Telemon, in the Custodes Support Battle Group, multi-part plastic and the first box with both games' logos |
| Trajann Valoris | January 2018 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | In the game today. Names Captain-General Trajann Valoris 2018 → Trajann Valoris 2022Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | January 2018Plastic Trajann Valoris |
| Valerian and Aleya | February 2020 to January 2022 | Black Library Celebration 2020: Valerian and Aleya (February 2020) | Split into the datasheets below it. Rules in Black Library Celebration 2020: Valerian and Aleya (February 2020) | |
| Aleya | January 2022 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022) | Moved to Legends in October 2026, still playable. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024) | |
| Valerian | January 2022 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022) | Moved to Legends in October 2026, still playable. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024) | |
| Venatari with Verutum Lances | January 2019 to today | Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019) | Forge World until October 2026 In the game today. Rules in Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Beta Datasheets (January 2019); Forge World: Adeptus Custodes Datasheets (August 2019); Imperial Armour Compendium (November 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | April 2026The plastic Venatari Sodality, a Horus Heresy plastic kit replacing Forge World's resin |
| Venatari with Kinetic Destroyers | October 2026 to today | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026)Datasheet 2026Came out of Venatari with Verutum Lances | ||
| Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017) | Moved to Legends in October 2026, still playable. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024) | April 2017Plastic Contemptor Dreadnought in Talons of the Emperor |
| Venerable Land Raider | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017, page 14) | Moved to Legends in October 2026, still playable. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024) | April 2017Plastic Land Raider in Talons of the Emperor |
| Vertus Praetors | January 2018 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | February 2018Plastic Vertus Praetors |
| Vexilus Praetor | January 2018 to June 2023 | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | Last seen June 2023. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022) | |
| Vexilus Praetor in Allarus Terminator Armour | January 2018 to June 2023 | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018) | Last seen June 2023. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2018); Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022) | |
| Sisters of Silence | ||||
| Anathema Psykana Rhino | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017) | Sisters of Silence until January 2022 In the game today. Names Null-Maiden Rhino 2017 → Anathema Psykana Rhino 2022Rules in Codex: Sisters of Silence (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex Supplement: Sisters of Silence (October 2019); Psychic Awakening War of the Spider (June 2020); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | |
| Knight-Centura | January 2022 to today | Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022) | In the game today. Rules in Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | |
| Prosecutor Squad | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017, page 14) | Sisters of Silence until January 2022 In the game today. Names Prosecutor Squad 2017 → Prosecutors 2017 → Prosecutor Squad 2026Rules in Codex: Sisters of Silence (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex Supplement: Sisters of Silence (October 2019); Psychic Awakening War of the Spider (June 2020); Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | November 2016The first models, plastic, in the Horus Heresy boxed game Burning of Prospero |
| Vigilator Squad | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017, page 14) | Sisters of Silence until January 2022 In the game today. Names Vigilator Squad 2017 → Vigilators 2017 → Vigilator Squad 2026Rules in Codex: Sisters of Silence (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex Supplement: Sisters of Silence (October 2019); Psychic Awakening War of the Spider (June 2020); Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | November 2016The first models, plastic, in the Horus Heresy boxed game Burning of Prospero |
| Witchseeker Squad | April 2017 to today | Talons of the Emperor (White Dwarf 417, April 2017, page 14) | Sisters of Silence until January 2022 In the game today. Names Witchseeker Squad 2017 → Witchseekers 2017 → Witchseeker Squad 2026Rules in Codex: Sisters of Silence (April 2017); Index: Imperium 2 (June 2017); Codex Supplement: Sisters of Silence (October 2019); Psychic Awakening War of the Spider (June 2020); Shadow Throne (December 2021); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (January 2022); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (April 2024); Codex: Adeptus Custodes (October 2026) | November 2016The first models, plastic, in the Horus Heresy boxed game Burning of Prospero |
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