Haros Tarsen

*L-5 Fluency (Primaris)*

* High Gothic

*L-4 Fluency (Secondarius-Majoris)*

* Factorium Cants

*L-1 Fluency (Tertiatus-Minimus)*

Within the shadowy halls of his Watch Station, Haros Tarsen's reputation for reliability precedes him: whenever a particularly nauseating or grueling mission presents itself, the Saurian's name is amongst the first to spring to mind. For Tarsen will endure suffering expressionless, his constitution legendary.

But those who serve alongside him soon realize Tarsen's perseverance through such trials is not rooted in any especially robust genetics (impressive though his may be). Instead they find the Astarte possesses a particularly dogged determination, a mental fortitude to succeed despite even staggering odds; none can keep Tarsen down long enough to see him falter or fail, for his is a stalwart self-confidence.

## History

Haros Tarsen ascended to the rank of Battle-Brother in the year 791.M41, the most promising of his small class of Greenfangs. Yet the first decade of his true service proved dark, as his skills and aptitudes went largely unnoticed by a Chapter Command preoccupied with rapidly escalating internal tensions heralding the end of the Crisis of Faith.

Only after he was nearly two centuries old - and a Veteran member of the 3rd Company - was his natural affinity for machines discovered by the Ironscale, who encouraged Tarsen to approach his Captain regarding reassignment. While excited by the prospect of traveling to Mars and becoming a Techmarine, Tarsen met stiff resistance from the Lord of Bones, whose indelicate arguments about his advanced age and the jurisdictional boundaries of the Armoury soured Tarsen's opinion of his own Company. Such was Tarsen's disillusionment that years later, when the Ordo Xenos petitioned the Saurians once more for members to join the Long Vigil, the Veteran volunteered without hesitation, joining the Deathwatch in 957.M41.

## Appearance

Haros Tarsen bears the legacy of Nocturne visibly. His skin is ashy gray, his eyes a dull red hue. No hair grows upon him. He is somewhat short for a Primaris of Vulkan's stock, usually standing eye-to-eye with Battle-Brothers of other lineages.

## Personality

Typical for his Chapter, Haros Tarsen is a generally withdrawn Astarte; as a rule, Tarsen rarely speaks unless spoken to. However he is also mistrusting to an unusual extent, keeping a meticulous catalogue of others' rumors and professions (which he seeks to verify constantly). This taciturn nature often belies his ambitions.

For while Tarsen seeks not to become a Sergeant or enter Command, he does seek glory in the Emperor's name. Little ignites his passions more than the promise of a challenging endeavor, failed many times prior. He will take as much time permissible to digest scouting reports and review Librarius logs in preparation of such quests.

## Abilities and Traits

While distinguished in the use of Melta-weaponry and proficient in close combat, Haros Tarsen prefers the use of more standard bolter weaponry in short-range firefights. He is an expert in gunslinging, keeping his two pistols on his person at all times. However, for more long-range engagements, Haros defaults to his trustworthy boltgun (which has seen more than three centuries of continual operation).

Outside of combat, the Saurian retains a strong curiosity regarding machinery. He is not formally trained in the divination of machine-spirit intents, but nonetheless can attempt rudimentary repairs of minor damages.

## Equipment

### Armour

* Power Armour, Mark X Tacticus (unmodified)

* Combat Shield (on occasion)

### Used Weapons

* Boltgun, Godwyn-pattern

* Bolt Pistol pair
	+ Bolt Pistol, Godwyn-pattern
	+ Heavy Bolt pistol, Sternguard-pattern
		- Modified with M40 Targeting System

### Other Munitions

* Frag Grenades
* Krak Grenades

## Quotes

### By:

"*No, I will not attend. No good can come of it. For an argument to be productive, at least one party must be willing to admit they are wrong. And they remain steadfast in their ignorance.*"
—Veteran Haros Tarsen, refusing a Laternax Council Summons
"*With so much forgotten or obscured, few things are more than half-truths. To trust in the Emperor is the surest way: keep faith in the Golden Throne.*"
—a young Tarsen
"*Haros Tarsen does not die here, Xenos. You do.*"
—Tarsen, wounded, moments before interrupting and dispatching the offending Aeldari mid-monologue
### About:

"*The Chapter began before him, and it will end after him. He is of little import.*"
—unimpressed Chaplain Amenadiel Fronk, inspiring Haros to indignant fury
"*Be patient with your weapon. Spend countless hours with it, observing it closely and operating it with care. Only then will its machine spirit begin speaking to you without words.*"
—encouragement from Techmarine Hezzan Sikkar, after Greenfang Haros passes the Second Trial and receives his first boltgun