Imane Yafet

**Low Gothic**
*L-3 Fluency (Secondarius-Minoris)*

**Ecclesiarchy Catechisms**
*L-2 Fluency (Tertiatus-Maximus)*

Imane Yafet carries with him always the trappings of a warrior-monk: candles, incense, scriptures. These items have traveled with him through countless warzones, at times clutched to his chest by limbs heavily scarred from his time in the Emperor's service. Many find it strange, therefore, to discover Imane adheres to the Imperial Truth; the Adulator's deep reverence for the Master of Mankind borders on the fanatical, even despite an unshakable belief in His Mortality.

## History

Imane does not boast when it can be avoided, and so much of his personal battle-honours remain unknown to those he serves with in the Long Vigil. Station Command, of course, knows greater details of Imane's nomadic times directly preceding his secondment to the Deathwatch, but keep such records sealed at his request.

The only conquests the Adulator recounts openly, when in particularly good spirits, are those dating back to his time amongst the Liberator Fleets dispatched to Graia in 801.M41, during which time he fought alongside the Black Templars to purge the Orks from those Mechanicum domains. These were, coincidentally, the last battles he partook of prior to taking the black.

Although currently stationed at Black Bastion, Imane first completed a year of service upon Watch Station Castiel as his first tour with the Deathwatch. When asked about his time there he simply smiles, politely refuses to comment, and speaks no further on the matter.

## Appearance

Tall, but not towering, Imane's fondness for the Training Facilities of the Black Bastion is immediately evident to those who manage to glimpse him out-of-armour. Aside from his notable musculature, many describe him as possessing regal, but not quite handsome, features. Strangers must wait long to confirm such accounts however, for Imane is slightly loathe to bare his skin whilst off-duty, claiming to be sensitive to the mild vexations of those scarred Armoury-serfs who harbor a distaste for the sight of flesh.

## Personality

Reliable and well-mannered, Imane aspires to a positive repute amongst his fellow members of the Deathwatch. He possesses remarkable aptitude for detecting the sensitivities of others, especially that of non-Astartes, and utilizes that skill whenever possible to smooth over any ruffled feathers a Deathwatch deployment may cause in a sector (Watch-Force Command allowing, of course).

Some of Imane's Battle-Brothers find him nevertheless unnerving, despite his pleasantries. Those from Chapters more accustomed to speaking their minds plainly -- such as the sons of Leman Russ -- have on occasion accused him of duplicity and ill-intent in his affability. Imane laments these harsh criticisms sincerely, and has on occasion challenged those who so deride him to honour-duels.

## Abilities and Traits

In matters of combat, Imane casts aside all manner of subtlety. His preferred style of melee is direct: brute strength and relentless endurance have served him well against the Orks. Over the centuries Imane's shield has bore the beatings of dozens of raging greenskins, and his blade has bathed itself in their ichor so many times that even the deepest of scourings fails to fully remove their stench. To ward away such foul Xenos taint, the Adulator carries with him powerful incense at all times.

Additionally, while perhaps not the most graceful swordsman, Imane mastered the art of dirty fighting long ago. He baits and tricks more skilled opponents with ease, weathering their rage until opportunity presents itself for crushing counter-attack. When time is of the essence, or his opponent truly beyond him, Imane can also resort to ranged alternatives. He is an expert in flamecraft, but also bears a particular affinity for lascannonry for more long-range engagements.

Keeping such skills finely honed takes up the majority of Imane's time outside of combat, and as a result he possesses no additional gifts for the secrets of machinery or biology. The only remarkable expertise he retains outside of combat is that of a exceptionally blank mind; centuries of deep meditations and the hardening of his will seemingly imbued Imane with a slight resistance to the touch of the Warp. So powerful is this void within him that sanctioned Psykers sometimes find his presence discomforting (much to Imane's chagrin).

## Equipment

### Armour

* Artificer Armour
* Bladeguard Shield

### Used Weapons

* Power Sword
* Hand-Flamer

### Other Munitions

* Frag Grenades
* Krak Grenades

## Quotes

### By:

"*I have words. Let me say them.*"
—Veteran Imane Yafet, frustrated with a Space Wolf Astartes
"*Things went the way they were supposed to.*"
—Imane Yafet, when asked why he first joined the Deathwatch
### About:

"*With Imane, it is never a question of how or why. He finds a way to do what needs done. He doesn't let anyone outwork him.*"
—an approving Sister of Battle, c.983.M41