Brother Sandalphon

## Sandalphon

Brother Sandalphon's chapter pauldron, the first Battle-Brother from the First Scions to be seconded to Deathwatch.

## Character

### **Language(s)**

High & Low gothic, talent for reading calibanite runes

## Physical Description

### **Weight**

600 lbs

**Brother Sandalphon** is a Veteran Sergeant Interemptor (Eradicator) of the First Scions Space Marine Chapter. He holds the distinct honour of being the first of his Chapter to be selected to serve the Long Vigil with the Deathwatch, the Chamber Militant of the Ordo Xenos.

## History

Sandalphon was among the first of Dark Angels intakes that were kidnapped by the great Belisarius Cawl. Born on the industrial world of Gramarye, Sandalphon doesn't remember much of his early years, only remembering the most crucial details and most importantly, eyes of green staring at him in darkness during his time in stasis. He was indoctrinated and went through the virtual training that all primaris space marines went through. The Astartes was present for most of the chapter's campaigns during the Indomtius Crusade. During the Hydra's Coil campaign Sandalphon lost his left eye to an Alpha Legion operative before melting the traitor's torso with a blast of his melta rifle.

This Astartes would rise to prominence during the Choler, eventually being inducted into the Dreadwing, where his destructive prowess was valued above all else would shine through. By the time Supreme Grand Master Azrael informed the Scions about the existence of the Fallen, Sandalphon had become Master of Dreadwing's second-in-command, having razed entire strongholds of traitors and xenos to ash with his men. Shortly after their departure to link up with the Indomitus Crusade, Sandalphon was seconded to Deathwatch for his expertise in bringing fire to xenos, particularly the Tyranid menace. During the indoctrination into the Deathwatch, Sandalphon struggled greatly to keep the secrets of the Unforgiven. Despite the dark truth he succeeded in maintaining his silence, though it left him with mental scars, turning him into a more grim individual than before.

## Appearance

Sandalphon has the noble bearings of a true son of the Lion. He also suffers from the suspected mutation known as the Lion's gaze, in which a First Scion's occulobe organ turns forest Green over the years. His hair is black and he has tattoos of angelic wings on his back with the phrase "Primaris Angelus Mortis" on a scroll at the lower portion of his back, a nod to his primarch's nickname. His right eye had been replaced by a multi-ocular bionic eye after his fight with an Alpha Legion Chaos Space Marine.

## Personality

Sandalphon is humble and often bolsters a smile despite the grueling trials of the Deathwatch and the induction into the Inner Circle of his chapter. He's patient, though he has limits. He can be overly practical, to the point that he's willing to forego glory for achieving the objective above all else. The Astartes cherishes the moments of peace he can experience, as well as memories of friends long gone. He's certainly young by space marine standards, and it shows in his behaviour, despite being very serious when the situation calls for it. His smile twists into a rictus grin when he learns information that nobody else understands why it fascinates him, which can be described as quite unsettling.

## Abilities and Traits

* ***Tactical Prowess***
* ***Demoltion Expert***
* ***Swordsplay***
* ***Narration and Singing***

## Equipment

### Armour

* **Gravis Armour**
* ***Bionic Eye***

### Used Weapons

* **Modified "Redemption Pattern" Heavy Melta-Rifle** - a modified version of the heavy melta rifle, the redemption pattern weapons are the relics of the First Scions Dreadwing, trading safety for more destructive capability.
* **Adamantium Shortsword** - Sandalphon uses this weapon in place of the standard issue Combat Knife.

### Munitions

* **Phosphex Grenades**
* **Melta-Rifle magazine fed into the gun via backpack**