Fac - Fabricator General Argus-Gaul

## Arch-Magos Argus-Gaul

Character Infobox
Explorator Fleets

#### Overview

Arch-Magos Argus-Gaul is the esteemed Fabricator-General of Phorus Prime and a preeminent figure within the Adeptus Mechanicus. Known for his successful explorator fleet missions, he has recovered numerous STCs (Standard Template Constructs), which have been a boon to the Imperium's technological prowess.

#### Appearance

The visage of Argus-Gaul is a testament to the Adeptus Mechanicus's mastery over the fusion of flesh and machine. With a skeletal metallic frame, his form is both imposing and emblematic of his station. His limbs are a network of precision-engineered prosthetics, and his gaze is cast from glowing red ocular implants that pierce through the dimness of the forge. His form is shrouded in the sacred robes of his office, and his every movement is accompanied by the hum of servo-motors and the hiss of pneumatics.

#### Background

* Origins: Once a formidable leader of an explorator fleet, Argus-Gaul scoured the galaxy for lost knowledge and technology, bringing back many blessed STCs to the Mechanicus.
* Rise to Power: His discoveries and leadership catapulted him to the rank of Fabricator-General, granting him dominion over the forge world of Phorex.

#### Expertise and Role

* Explorator Leader: Before his rise to Fabricator-General, Argus-Gaul was not known for inventions but for his exploration and recovery of ancient and sacred technology.
* Governance of Phorex: As the leader of a forge world, he oversees the production of war machines and tech-priests, furthering the might of the Imperium.
* Master of Lore: His knowledge of the Machine God's arcane lore is unrivaled, making him both a guardian and a propagator of the Mechanicus' sacred wisdom.

#### Personality and Beliefs

* Strategic and Insightful: Argus-Gaul is characterized by his strategic foresight and profound patience, often contemplating the myriad possibilities before committing to action.
* Faithful Disciple: His devotion to the Omnissiah is absolute, believing that through the Machine God's blessings, he can unlock further secrets of the universe.
* Visionary Leader: He leads Phorex with a combination of wisdom and caution, ensuring the forge world's advancements are both innovative and orthodox.

#### Ambitions and Secrets

* Quest Beyond the Warp Storm: Argus-Gaul is rumored to be seeking a path beyond the Warp Spider's Web, a notorious warp storm, where ancient treasures and technologies from the Dark Age of Technology are believed to be hidden.
* Treasure Hunter: His secret ambition is to uncover these lost technologies and wield their power to elevate the Mechanicus and the Imperium to unprecedented heights.

#### Influence and Legacy

* Industrial Juggernaut: His leadership has turned Phorex into a bastion of Industry and boosted the formerly minor forge world to new unseen heights.
* Venerated Figure: Among the Tech-Priests and across the Segmentum, Argus-Gaul is both venerated for his past deeds and feared for the power he wields.

#### Trivia

* Revered STC Recoveries: Argus-Gaul's recoveries have included STCs for weapons and defense systems that have significantly bolstered the Imperium's military capabilities.
* Personal Quest: His obsession with the secrets beyond the Warp Spider's Web is known only to a trusted few within the upper echelons of the Mechanicus.

#### Quotes

* "The past holds the keys to our ascension; in ancient blueprints, the will of the Omnissiah is written."
* "In the cold expanse of space, our faith in the Machine God lights our way to His divine knowledge."