Hydraxon

Pict-file of the dread figure known as Hydraxon.

### **Language(s)**

High Gothic, Low Gothic, Unknown Language Used by Star Reapers, Unknown Number Xenos Languages

## Physical Description

### **Weight**

Unknown

**Hydraxon**, known as the *Nuixta-Ignika* or 'Lord Reaper', is the current Chapter Master of the mysterious and aloof Star Reapers Space Marine Chapter. A mysterious and shadowy figure, he is an enigma amongst the legendary figures of the Adeptus Astartes. If rumours are to be believed, he has continuously served as Chapter Master of the Star Reapers for almost two millennia. This would be impossible, as the oldest living Chapter Master according to Imperial savants is Lord Commander Dante of the venerable Blood Angels at just under two millennia old. However, many Imperial scholars postulate that the name 'Hydraxon' is merely an identity utilised by several individuals throughout the Chapter's long history, worn as a mark of honour, and to keep his legend alive. In this way, the Chapter would be able to maintain the illusion of an immortal commander and the legend of his fell deeds fresh in the minds of a new generation of enemies - fostering dread and fear wherever this mysterious and bellicose warrior of legend treads.

## Background

Hydraxon is a figure of mystery, even amongst his own Chapter. Towering over even his Terminator clad brothers, it is he who holds the equivalent position of Chapter Master. Hydraxon has been seen on the field of battle on few occasions, usually as a frontline commander. A brilliant strategist and warrior both, the true intrigue behind Hydraxon runs deeper than his unusual wargear and appearance. According to the minimal evidence available an individual answering to the same name and title, while also bearing the same armour and weapon, have been present among the Reapers for over 2,000 years. In addition, multiple accounts of this figure surviving incidents that should've resulted in his death have been noted. Hyrdaxon is clad in the ancient '*Ignika Kahu*' and is armed with his artificer lightning claws, *Maw* and *Silence*.

## Wargear

* **'*Ignika Kahu*'** - '*Ignika Kahu*' (*The Reaper's Mantle*) is a set of archaic Indomitus pattern Terminator Armour covered in swirling markings typical of the Star Reapers. The armour is also implemented with streaks of Naupahu filament, which coats entire sections of the armour, but designed to intimidate and distract more then for infiltration. Unusually, the set resembles typical artificer armour more than its Terminator equivalent, but is large enough to fit the category. The helmet itself bears a unique and intimidating design similar to that of ancient Heresy-era type armour.
* **'*Ir-kav bir Shelek*'** - The chosen weapons of Hydraxon, '*Ir-kav bir Shelek*' (*Maw* and *Silence*) are a pair of barbed Lightning Claws similar in design to the Ghosts Razors. While the two weapons are part of a set, both are vastly different from one another. *Maw* is a combination of pre and post-heresy lightning claws, with short blades mounted on the fingertips and long, barbed blades on the dorsal armour of the gauntlet. These blades flicker in and out of the material world and emit a ghostly howl. *Silence* on the other hand lacks the dorsal mounted blades, instead replacing them with a compact Storm Bolter.
* **Frag & Krak Grenades**
* **Unknown Pattern Targeting Array**