-- As the First Legion's formation surged into the arena, the people of the Imperium finally saw the unrivaled majesty of the Firstborn of God again, after an absence of ten thousand years.
There was no flashy introduction, and the First Legion needed no praise. From the moment they entered, the towering warriors in green armor left everyone with a single impression: strength.
Three restored and recommissioned Gloriana-class Battleships swept across the sky, proving the First Legion's might through sheer numbers. Their battle-worn, bloodstained armor showed that they were not only a blade for conquering new territory, but also a sharp dagger for keeping the Imperium in line.
As the first Primarch created by the Emperor, and the first Space Marines he had ever made, the First Legion had been the Imperium's spearhead ever since its birth.
They received special weapons and equipment, and their ranks were given priority. When the Great Crusade began, nearly every Legion modeled its system after the Dark Angels, adapting it to suit local needs.
The Lion's sons had nothing to explain to anyone. Even the people of the Imperium could feel the savage strength beneath that green armor. Combined with the First Legion's fearsome reputation, it was enough to crush any attempt at mischief. A deathly silence became the only refrain in the square.
They had entered at their peak. The Dark Angels' imposing ranks had left everyone deeply shaken, silencing every shout and reminding the crowd of the awe and fear due to the Emperor's Angels of Death.
Once the Dark Angels had left, the towering Doom Slayers approached from afar. Their unusual, pointed-eared helmets gave the crowd plenty to wonder about, and their heavy Terminator Armor made them seem dependable to the core, despite their small numbers.
The somewhat dopey Second Legion