Bruno Friedrich

Bruno Friedrich is the current Emperor's Champion of Apophasis Crusade.

He was chosen for this august position just as the assembled warriors set out to the stars. He will occupy this place of honour until death itself comes for him or the conclusion of the crusade and his sacred duty. A supremely lethal force on the battlefield, it is his charge to seek out enemy champions and challenge them to single combat, just as Sigismund did during the Siege of Terra during the last days of the Horus Heresy.

## History

On the eve of the launch of the Apophasis Crusade, Marshal Aristeo and his Castellans knelt before High Marshal Helbrecht and Reclusiarch Grimaldus to swear an Oath of Moment to reaffirm their oaths sworn to The Emperor and the Eternal Crusade. Their assembled marines spent that time in meditation, as Initiate Bruno Friedrich was granted a vision. In his mind's eye, angelic beings carrying flaming blades bestrode the stars, driving back the pure essence of Chaos; writhing shadows and eldritch horrors with their righteous fury. Glorious battles of both past and future blend together within his mind, accompanied by the certainty that he has been chosen by the God-Emperor as His mortal avatar upon the field of battle.

He presented himself to the Chaplains in front of the Chamber of the First Proclamation for confirmation. Bruno recalled details of a battle that he couldn't possibly been part of, the Chaplains there referencing sacred tomes and records of that battle. For he didn't know of which battle it was but the elements and circumstances were that of the final stages of the Siege of Terra.

Once reassured that his visions were true, he was brought deep into the Temple of Dorn. He was then instructed to bear certain powerful artifacts from that sacred place, namely the Armour of Faith and the Black Sword. These master work artifacts easily adaptable to the Primaris physique, he was clad in this holy raiment and the Black Sword chained to his armour.

### Tallyman

Champion Friedrich's list of kills grows longer and longer as the crusade grinds on.

#### Warboss

Warboss Duffthug of the Evil Sunz klan, leading repeated raids on Felenkius II. Bruno Friedrich and his lord, Aristeo meet Duffthug on the plains outside the main spaceport. As both Aristeo and Bruno fight the massive warboss, Duffthug almost succeeds in killing Aristeo before Champion Friedrich is able to finally drive the *Black Sword* through the inches thick armour protecting the Warboss.

#### Archon

Bruno cuts down the Archon of the Drukhari Raiding Party on Lleifior, an Imperial Agri-world. The same battle where Dieter Ludolf himself was cut down.

### Knighthood

Due to his honoured position as Emperor's Champion, Bruno Friedrich is one of Marshal Aristeo's Knights.

## Wargear

* ***Armour of Faith*** - The traditional name of the armour gifted to the Emperor's Champion. A myriad of sacred pieces, assembled and culminating in the iconic suit of master-work armour entirely encasing the honoured warrior. Once assembled the armour offers greater protection than any other normal suit of power armour could possibly grant.
* ***Black Sword*** - A truly massive two-handed Power Sword, the Black Sword is a profoundly deadly weapon in the hands of this singular figure. Amongst the most exquisitely Master-crafted weapons in all of the Imperium of Man, the Black Sword is perfectly balanced allowing it to be wielded one handed as easily as with two. Paired with the Armour of Faith, the Emperor's Champion is truly one of the most deadliest adversaries that stalks the battlefield.
* **Bolt Pistol**
* **Frag Grenades**
* **Krak Grenades**