帝皇禁軍
Adeptus Custodes
禁軍是皇宮以及黃金王座的保護人，並擔任帝皇的私人保鑣。是由300人左右組成的菁英侍衛，作為帝皇永不離身的私人保鑣。由於皇宮的規模十分浩瀚，禁軍至始至終都是做為防禦部隊。他們本身並不離開泰拉，也很少離開皇宮。
The Adeptus Custodes are the guardians of the Imperial Palace and the Golden Throne, as well as being the personal bodyguard to the Emperor. A small elite of three hundred Custodes, known as the Companions, form the Emperor's personal bodyguard and never leave his side. Due to the vast size of the Imperial Palace, the Custodes always act as a defensive army1. The Custodes themselves never leave Terra, and only rarely leave the Palace.
只有禁軍能決定有誰、何時得以參訪黃金王座。
It is the Adeptus Custodes that decide who may enter the throne room of the Emperor, and when.
團體組織
Organization
禁軍是泰拉議會的一個部門，屬於帝國政府，但其成員只對帝皇以及他們的領袖負責。
The Adeptus Custodes is a department of the Adeptus Terra, the Imperial government, but its members are answerable only to the Emperor and their own leaders.
該組織之領導者所被賦予的頭銜為連長至元帥，而且由於禁軍之重要性他們通常擁有一個泰拉至高領主元老院的席次。
The organization's leader carries the title of Captain-General, and due to the importance of the Adeptus Custodes he often holds a position in the Senate of the High Lords of Terra.
外觀與裝備
Appearance and equipment
禁軍比普通的星際戰士更顯高大並更加強壯。
The Custodes are slightly larger and stronger than Space Marines.
禁軍的制服傳統且實用性：長靴、皮革長褲以及黑色披風。他們身軀赤裸並有著佈滿紋身的肌肉。他們高大，佩戴密閉的黃銅頭盔，這給予了他們具威脅性且毫無人性的樣貌；古老而華麗，頭盔結合了先進的防護裝置以及通訊系統。
The uniforms of the Custodians are traditional but effective: boots, leather breeches and long black cloaks. Their torsos are naked and corded with tattooed muscle. Their tall, brazen helmets, ominous and all-enclosing, give them a threatening and impersonal appearance; ancient and ornate, the helmets incorporate advanced protective equipment and communicators.
原先禁軍的傳統配色為紅色，接著在何魯斯失敗後及帝皇的沉寂，一切都改為了黑色。
Originally the traditional colour of the Custodes was red; following the confinement of the Emperor after the defeat of Horus, it was changed to black.
禁軍所使用的武器形似長矛，但事實上它們是被製造成長矛造型的能量武器。這些長矛都仿製正統的衛士長矛，禁軍在帝皇沉寂之前就使用著它們。衛士長矛與禁軍有著密切的關係，並被描繪在禁軍的旗幟以及徽章上。
The weapons carried by the Custodes resemble spears, but in fact they are laser weapons built in the shape of spears. The spears are built to resemble the original guardian spears, carried by the Adeptus Custodes before the Emperor's confinement. The guardian spear is closely associated with the Custodes, and is depicted on their banners and badges.
禁軍歷史
History
禁軍原先是眾所皆知的禁衛軍團。原始的禁軍是帝皇在泰拉統一戰爭期間最早創建的基因與心智改造戰士。他們擔任帝皇的私人保鑣。遺傳上的強化以及禁軍的獨特性來自於他們的發展早於星際戰士的創建。
The Adeptus Custodes were known originally as the Legio Custodes. The original Custodians were the first genetically and psychologically altered warriors created by the Emperor during the Terran Unification Wars. They served as the Emperor's personal bodyguard.4 The genetic enhancement that forms the Custodes is different from and predates that developed to create Space Marines.
在大遠征期間，禁軍始終伴隨著保護帝皇，但也有時作為特使派出。自帝皇被困在黃金王座上後，禁軍扮演了負責保衛皇宮的有限角色。
During the Great Crusade, the Custodes always kept a contingent with the Emperor for his protection, but also travelled individually as envoys. Since the Emperor's internment in the Golden Throne, the Adeptus Custodes have taken a more limited role as protectors of the Imperial Palace.
起初，他們便已配備那年代最先進的動力盔甲，他們也有權使用普通星際戰士軍團的裝備與武器。禁軍武裝的特色影響了往後灰騎士的武裝。在帝皇沉寂並登上黃金王座後，禁軍們退居幕後不管其他事務，他們將自身的制服從傳統的紅色換成黑色。
Originally, they were equipped with the best power armour of the age, and had access to the same type of equipment and weapons as had the Space Marine Legions. Equipment which was characteristic of the Custodes would influence the equipment of the later Grey Knights. After the confinement of the Emperor within the Golden Throne, the Custodes abandoned, among other things, the use of their armour, and their traditional colour of red was changed to black.
在叛教時代，禁軍短暫的在岡．凡迪爾在位的泰拉圍攻期間復出。在這期間，禁軍試圖替自己殺出一條通向凡迪爾的路，直到他們確信帝皇新娘們已經成為凡迪爾的貼身保鑣才停止。經過一場漫長而無結果的爭論，禁軍說服帝皇新娘的領袖，艾莉西亞．多明尼克，與他們回去親見帝皇。那段時間發生什麼事已無從得知，但此事的影響造成帝皇新娘將反叛指向凡迪爾，永遠的結束了他的統治。
During the Age of Apostasy, the Adeptus Custodes reemerged briefly during the siege of the Ecclesiarchal Palace of Terra in the reign of Goge Vandire. During this time, the Custodes attempted to make their way towards Vandire, halted only by Brides of the Emperor whom Vandire had convinced into becoming his personal bodyguards. After a long and fruitless discussion, the Custodes convinced the leader of the Brides, Alicia Dominica, to return with them to the presence of the Emperor. What happened during that moment is unknown, but the effects resulted in the Brides of the Emperor rebelling against Vandire, ending his reign once and for all.
遠景與培訓
Outlook and training
雖然禁軍是第一批受帝皇改造創建的戰士，但他們從沒打算成為對外征戰大軍的一部分；這項任務由阿斯塔特部隊執行。這同時由他們的心態與訓練來表明：
Although the Custodes were among the first modified warriors to be created by the Emperor, they were never intended to be part of a conquering army; such a role was to be filled by the latter Astartes armies. This is revealed both in their mindset and training:
隨然衛士們共享著遺傳上面的親屬關係使彼此形成一個特殊的編隊，他們並沒有培養有關於兄弟情誼這些深植在阿斯塔特們被命令共同行使職責像一個單位的精神。事實上，每位衛士成員都各自準備與保養其裝備，而非為了閱兵。
While Custodians share a genetic kinship with one another within the formation, do not foster the same spirit of brotherhood that is instilled within the Astartes in order to function together as a unit. Indeed, each Custodian prepares and inspects his equipment individually, rather than on military parade.
每位禁軍的個人特性更進一步代表生產他們的過程實際上並不像阿斯塔特，也不像阿斯塔特們“大量生產”般的簡單；這意味的每位衛士都是帝國獨一無二的投資。
The individuality of each Custodes is further promoted by the fact that the processes required to produce them is not as refined or as simple as that of the Astartes 3 and thus are not "mass-produced" as the Astartes are; meaning that each Custodian is a unique investment for the Imperium.
一種禁軍的儀式分享並讚譽著其偉大事蹟，用授予的名字來彰顯，那些被賦予禁軍的封號表現其履行效忠於帝皇的功績。（康斯坦丁．法羅多在泰拉圍攻前獲得932個名字）這些名字雕刻在這些戰士的戰鬥裝甲之中以表現其榮耀。
One ritual that the Custodes do share is the recognition of mighty deeds, manifested in the awarding of names, which are added to the Custodian's title to represent the actions he has performed in service to the Emperor. (Constantin Valdor obtained 932 names prior to the assault on Terra)3 Such names were inscribed onto the inside of the warrior's battle armour as marks of individual pride.
培訓禁軍的方式也與阿斯塔特們大不相同，作為保鏢而非士兵。明顯的從他們的鮮血遊戲中得知衛士們都熟悉從藝術般即興且高深的暗殺行動中應對針對帝皇的暗殺。些許衛士會從鮮血遊戲中被調離職務使其組織仍繼續保時對於威脅的跡象保持警戒。
The training of the Custodes also differed immensely from the Astartes, being Bodyguards rather than Soldiers. It is clear from their Blood Games that Custodians are trained in the arts of assassination -both improvised and advanced- in order to counter possible assassination attempts to the Emperor. It is common for several Custodians to be on detached duty for these Blood Games so that the organisation remains vigilant against developing threats.
此外很明顯的禁軍也精通泰拉上的政治禮儀，並且其行為舉止可不被眾所皆知的帝國律法管束，去滲透具影響力的貴族之宅邸並調查任何潛在之威脅。（這種任務絕不是阿斯塔特們期望去執行的。）
Furthermore it is clear that the Custodes are also well versed in the political etiquette of Terra, and have been known to act outside of Imperial Law, to infiltrate influential Noble Houses and to investigate any potential threats.3 (A role that an Astartes would never be expected to fulfil.)
禁軍的這種心態對其是有利的，贈與其連長至元帥並時常能享有泰拉至高領主的席次從而使他在帝國政治體系中找到其地位。並仍保持其令人敬畏的戰士本色。
This aspect of the Custodian mindset is advantageous, given that the Captain-General often shares a seat with the High Lords of Terra and thus allows him to navigate the political maneuverings of the Imperium's various agencies, while still remaining an awe inspiring warrior.
知名的禁軍
Known Custodes
康斯坦丁．瓦爾多，大遠征期間禁軍指揮官
阿蒙．陶羅馬奇納
哈爾多．艾曼康
Haedo Emankon
伯魯酷
Brokur
澤辛
禁軍是皇宮以及黃金王座的保護人，並擔任帝皇的私人保鑣。是由300人左右組成的菁英侍衛，作為帝皇永不離身的私人保鑣。由於皇宮的規模十分浩瀚，禁軍至始至終都是做為防禦部隊。他們本身並不離開泰拉，也很少離開皇宮。
The Adeptus Custodes are the guardians of the Imperial Palace and the Golden Throne, as well as being the personal bodyguard to the Emperor. A small elite of three hundred Custodes, known as the Companions, form the Emperor's personal bodyguard and never leave his side. Due to the vast size of the Imperial Palace, the Custodes always act as a defensive army1. The Custodes themselves never leave Terra, and only rarely leave the Palace.
只有禁軍能決定有誰、何時得以參訪黃金王座。
It is the Adeptus Custodes that decide who may enter the throne room of the Emperor, and when.
團體組織
Organization
禁軍是泰拉議會的一個部門，屬於帝國政府，但其成員只對帝皇以及他們的領袖負責。
The Adeptus Custodes is a department of the Adeptus Terra, the Imperial government, but its members are answerable only to the Emperor and their own leaders.
該組織之領導者所被賦予的頭銜為連長至元帥，而且由於禁軍之重要性他們通常擁有一個泰拉至高領主元老院的席次。
The organization's leader carries the title of Captain-General, and due to the importance of the Adeptus Custodes he often holds a position in the Senate of the High Lords of Terra.
外觀與裝備
Appearance and equipment
禁軍比普通的星際戰士更顯高大並更加強壯。
The Custodes are slightly larger and stronger than Space Marines.
禁軍的制服傳統且實用性：長靴、皮革長褲以及黑色披風。他們身軀赤裸並有著佈滿紋身的肌肉。他們高大，佩戴密閉的黃銅頭盔，這給予了他們具威脅性且毫無人性的樣貌；古老而華麗，頭盔結合了先進的防護裝置以及通訊系統。
The uniforms of the Custodians are traditional but effective: boots, leather breeches and long black cloaks. Their torsos are naked and corded with tattooed muscle. Their tall, brazen helmets, ominous and all-enclosing, give them a threatening and impersonal appearance; ancient and ornate, the helmets incorporate advanced protective equipment and communicators.
原先禁軍的傳統配色為紅色，接著在何魯斯失敗後及帝皇的沉寂，一切都改為了黑色。
Originally the traditional colour of the Custodes was red; following the confinement of the Emperor after the defeat of Horus, it was changed to black.
禁軍所使用的武器形似長矛，但事實上它們是被製造成長矛造型的能量武器。這些長矛都仿製正統的衛士長矛，禁軍在帝皇沉寂之前就使用著它們。衛士長矛與禁軍有著密切的關係，並被描繪在禁軍的旗幟以及徽章上。
The weapons carried by the Custodes resemble spears, but in fact they are laser weapons built in the shape of spears. The spears are built to resemble the original guardian spears, carried by the Adeptus Custodes before the Emperor's confinement. The guardian spear is closely associated with the Custodes, and is depicted on their banners and badges.
禁軍歷史
History
禁軍原先是眾所皆知的禁衛軍團。原始的禁軍是帝皇在泰拉統一戰爭期間最早創建的基因與心智改造戰士。他們擔任帝皇的私人保鑣。遺傳上的強化以及禁軍的獨特性來自於他們的發展早於星際戰士的創建。
The Adeptus Custodes were known originally as the Legio Custodes. The original Custodians were the first genetically and psychologically altered warriors created by the Emperor during the Terran Unification Wars. They served as the Emperor's personal bodyguard.4 The genetic enhancement that forms the Custodes is different from and predates that developed to create Space Marines.
在大遠征期間，禁軍始終伴隨著保護帝皇，但也有時作為特使派出。自帝皇被困在黃金王座上後，禁軍扮演了負責保衛皇宮的有限角色。
During the Great Crusade, the Custodes always kept a contingent with the Emperor for his protection, but also travelled individually as envoys. Since the Emperor's internment in the Golden Throne, the Adeptus Custodes have taken a more limited role as protectors of the Imperial Palace.
起初，他們便已配備那年代最先進的動力盔甲，他們也有權使用普通星際戰士軍團的裝備與武器。禁軍武裝的特色影響了往後灰騎士的武裝。在帝皇沉寂並登上黃金王座後，禁軍們退居幕後不管其他事務，他們將自身的制服從傳統的紅色換成黑色。
Originally, they were equipped with the best power armour of the age, and had access to the same type of equipment and weapons as had the Space Marine Legions. Equipment which was characteristic of the Custodes would influence the equipment of the later Grey Knights. After the confinement of the Emperor within the Golden Throne, the Custodes abandoned, among other things, the use of their armour, and their traditional colour of red was changed to black.
在叛教時代，禁軍短暫的在岡．凡迪爾在位的泰拉圍攻期間復出。在這期間，禁軍試圖替自己殺出一條通向凡迪爾的路，直到他們確信帝皇新娘們已經成為凡迪爾的貼身保鑣才停止。經過一場漫長而無結果的爭論，禁軍說服帝皇新娘的領袖，艾莉西亞．多明尼克，與他們回去親見帝皇。那段時間發生什麼事已無從得知，但此事的影響造成帝皇新娘將反叛指向凡迪爾，永遠的結束了他的統治。
During the Age of Apostasy, the Adeptus Custodes reemerged briefly during the siege of the Ecclesiarchal Palace of Terra in the reign of Goge Vandire. During this time, the Custodes attempted to make their way towards Vandire, halted only by Brides of the Emperor whom Vandire had convinced into becoming his personal bodyguards. After a long and fruitless discussion, the Custodes convinced the leader of the Brides, Alicia Dominica, to return with them to the presence of the Emperor. What happened during that moment is unknown, but the effects resulted in the Brides of the Emperor rebelling against Vandire, ending his reign once and for all.
遠景與培訓
Outlook and training
雖然禁軍是第一批受帝皇改造創建的戰士，但他們從沒打算成為對外征戰大軍的一部分；這項任務由阿斯塔特部隊執行。這同時由他們的心態與訓練來表明：
Although the Custodes were among the first modified warriors to be created by the Emperor, they were never intended to be part of a conquering army; such a role was to be filled by the latter Astartes armies. This is revealed both in their mindset and training:
隨然衛士們共享著遺傳上面的親屬關係使彼此形成一個特殊的編隊，他們並沒有培養有關於兄弟情誼這些深植在阿斯塔特們被命令共同行使職責像一個單位的精神。事實上，每位衛士成員都各自準備與保養其裝備，而非為了閱兵。
While Custodians share a genetic kinship with one another within the formation, do not foster the same spirit of brotherhood that is instilled within the Astartes in order to function together as a unit. Indeed, each Custodian prepares and inspects his equipment individually, rather than on military parade.
每位禁軍的個人特性更進一步代表生產他們的過程實際上並不像阿斯塔特，也不像阿斯塔特們“大量生產”般的簡單；這意味的每位衛士都是帝國獨一無二的投資。
The individuality of each Custodes is further promoted by the fact that the processes required to produce them is not as refined or as simple as that of the Astartes 3 and thus are not "mass-produced" as the Astartes are; meaning that each Custodian is a unique investment for the Imperium.
一種禁軍的儀式分享並讚譽著其偉大事蹟，用授予的名字來彰顯，那些被賦予禁軍的封號表現其履行效忠於帝皇的功績。（康斯坦丁．法羅多在泰拉圍攻前獲得932個名字）這些名字雕刻在這些戰士的戰鬥裝甲之中以表現其榮耀。
One ritual that the Custodes do share is the recognition of mighty deeds, manifested in the awarding of names, which are added to the Custodian's title to represent the actions he has performed in service to the Emperor. (Constantin Valdor obtained 932 names prior to the assault on Terra)3 Such names were inscribed onto the inside of the warrior's battle armour as marks of individual pride.
培訓禁軍的方式也與阿斯塔特們大不相同，作為保鏢而非士兵。明顯的從他們的鮮血遊戲中得知衛士們都熟悉從藝術般即興且高深的暗殺行動中應對針對帝皇的暗殺。些許衛士會從鮮血遊戲中被調離職務使其組織仍繼續保時對於威脅的跡象保持警戒。
The training of the Custodes also differed immensely from the Astartes, being Bodyguards rather than Soldiers. It is clear from their Blood Games that Custodians are trained in the arts of assassination -both improvised and advanced- in order to counter possible assassination attempts to the Emperor. It is common for several Custodians to be on detached duty for these Blood Games so that the organisation remains vigilant against developing threats.
此外很明顯的禁軍也精通泰拉上的政治禮儀，並且其行為舉止可不被眾所皆知的帝國律法管束，去滲透具影響力的貴族之宅邸並調查任何潛在之威脅。（這種任務絕不是阿斯塔特們期望去執行的。）
Furthermore it is clear that the Custodes are also well versed in the political etiquette of Terra, and have been known to act outside of Imperial Law, to infiltrate influential Noble Houses and to investigate any potential threats.3 (A role that an Astartes would never be expected to fulfil.)
禁軍的這種心態對其是有利的，贈與其連長至元帥並時常能享有泰拉至高領主的席次從而使他在帝國政治體系中找到其地位。並仍保持其令人敬畏的戰士本色。
This aspect of the Custodian mindset is advantageous, given that the Captain-General often shares a seat with the High Lords of Terra and thus allows him to navigate the political maneuverings of the Imperium's various agencies, while still remaining an awe inspiring warrior.
知名的禁軍
Known Custodes
康斯坦丁．瓦爾多，大遠征期間禁軍指揮官
Chief Custodian Constantin Valdor, commander of the Legio Custodes during the Great Crusade
阿蒙．陶羅馬奇納
Amon Tauromachian
哈爾多．艾曼康
Haedo Emankon
伯魯酷
Brokur
澤辛
Zerin
艾奎仁/凜冽北風，監護人，帝皇之眼
艾奎仁/凜冽北風，監護人，帝皇之眼
Aquillon, Custidion, Occuli Imperator
由我本人翻譯，原文Po上，內容來自Lexicanum。
由我本人翻譯，原文Po上，內容來自Lexicanum。
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