Helix

Armorial of the Iron Drakes Chapter.

### **Aliases**

High King of Alkamar; Angel of Salvation; Saviour of a Thousand Worlds; Swords-master of Vulkan

## Physical Description

### **Weight**

Unknown

"*I have sworn to protect those that cannot defend themselves. And I will not break that vow. The Heretics will burn and and I will be the fire!*"
—Elder Drake Helix talking to another Chapter Master
**Helix** is the current Elder Drake of the Iron Drakes and a legendary figure among the Chapter. Revered as both the greatest swordsman and wisest mind of the Chapter, not one of his brothers questions is leadership and might. Helix has been at the top of the Chapter's hierarchy since its beginnings, first as 1st Captain and now as Chapter Master. Though a wise mind outside of battle, once in combat his sole priority is the protection of the innocent, often ignoring tactics or better judgement. In fact, Helix believes the protection of the innocents is the sole purpose of his life and that of his Chapter.

## Background

### Beginning

Helix war born in the first half of M41, on Nocturne. Born into a humble family of smiths, Helix learned the art of smithing at a very young age. His interest in weapons quickly grew into an obsession and soon after he had learned how to smith sword, axe and hammer all to perfection, his knowledge of such weapons was much waster than that of most grown men on Nocturne. Because of this he understood how these weapons worked and functioned on a much deeper level than any of his peers, becoming a formidable fighter while still a child, without any formal training. Unlike most Salamander recruits, Helix never trained under the mentorship of an Astartes and only was noticed by chance by the Chapter.

The Pyroclast Bahamat, who had stemmed from the same village Helix was from, was passing by to see how the village and its people were doing, when a child, strangely large and muscular for its age, stepped in front of him. The child boldly claimed he too one day would become an Astartes and smith the greatest weapons Nocturne had ever seen. Bahamat, intrigued by this child, took Helix under his mentorship, giving him the chance to become an Aspirant. Helix passed all the trails and after becoming a Space Marine, quickly ascended to the rank of Sergeant, before going the Pyroclasts, under the leadership of Bahamat himself.

While serving as a Salamander Helix became known as a man of determination and skill, but one who had no mind for the deeper understanding of battle tactics. While none of his brothers denied his skill with a sword or a flamer, it was common knowledge that in the heat of battle Helix would often abandon reason, ignore better judgement and rather do what he believed was the right thing to do. This 'right thing to do' was never in correlation with anything tactical, instead Helix would become known as the one who would rather let himself be killed then see innocents die before him. His kind heart towards the civilians of the Imperium transcended his skill with his sword.

### The Iron Drakes

With his reputation, alongside his proven skill, Helix was chosen to become one of the founders and leaders of the new Iron Drakes Chapter. He immediately took one of the highest ranking position of the Chapter, becoming 1st Drake Lord, equivalent to 1st Captain. While some questioned this decision, claiming someone with such little understanding of battle tactics should instead become Chapter Champion, many others said that Helix's kind heart, ethical awareness and wisdom outside of battle, alongside his undeniable deadliness in battle would make up for it. With a council of sound tactical minds, such as 1st Lieutenant Nox, the High Librarian Ikanus and the Elder Drake himself Bahamat, around him, Helix could concentrate on his strengths more. Not soon after the Iron Drakes had had their own share of battles, it became clear that they as a Chapter could not be relied on when it came to tactics. With the entirety of the Chapter often disregarding tactics and orders, Helix's own action and reputation did not stand out as much.

As 1st Drake Lord Helix acted as the right hand of the Elder Drake Bahamat. Those under his command quickly understood that Helix however was no less of a person of power and authority than any Chapter Master. It quickly became clear to all of the young Iron Drakes that no one could hold a candle to the 1st Captain in combat. Yet the respect he gained was not due to his skill with a sword, but due to the fact that he treated all of his brothers, regardless of rank, with the same respect and dignity, while still holding an aura of power and control.

Though it is not guaranteed that the 1st Drake Lord is the replacement for the Elder Drake, after Bahamat died no one dared challenge Helix for the position. While respect from his own brothers was already earned, his reputation quickly grew among other Chapters. He was highly respected by other Chapters, however many of them knew that working along side him came at a high risk, due to his tactic-abandoning habits. In fact his love for the Imperium's civilians was what was most know about him. His kind heart, soft words and selfless acts towards them garnered him the largest part of his reputation, while his swordsmanship accounted for the rest.

Helix spent a great deal of his time on Alkamar, as with the title of Elder Drake, also came the title of High King of Alkamar. He has a great relationship with Alkamar's people, often having auditions where each citizens of the Moving City can ask the High King for advise or help, often receiving what they came looking for. However he will not hesitate to go to battle when his presences his needed. During his time on Alkamar, Helix tamed a rare dragon-like creature, the size of a vulture. He later found out that this creature had a strong connection to the warp and could create psychic barriers around it. The bond between Helix and this creature could be compared to a falconer and his hawk.

Helix did not hesitate to undergo the transformation to become a Primaris and he ushered his brothers to do the same. He believed hat becoming Primaris would only strengthen their mission of protecting the Imperium's people. Since his ascension Helix has been even more active than usual. He travels the galaxy to support his brothers where-ever he is needed. When not in battle he often returns to Alkamar to rule over the planet as High King. He recently fought in the War of Perfection, playing a major role in taking out many elite duelist of the followers of Slaanesh.

## Personality

Helix's demeanour is often that of calmness, though which kind of calmness depends solely on the situation at hand. Outside of combat Helix's presence is calming and his character is that of a kind, patient and understanding man. As it is his personal duty to care for the Imperium's citizens, he has learned not to look down upon weaker beings, but not to pity them either. Every human has their purpose, no life is more important than another. That is how Helix sees the world. Through this ideology, Helix has garnered a certain level of ethical awareness and general wisdom. While not a tactical mind, he is by no means stupid, being a political mastermind and source for sound, ethical advise.

The calmness Helix has in battle is quite a different one. His heart turns cold, anything that could relate to mercy is hidden behind a deep veil. While not outright aggressive, a certain hunger for battle sometimes does grip Helix's mind. In combat he remains ever calm and unshakable, as he prefers to fight with skill and mastery, rather than with pure strength and fury. Helix has never fallen into a blind rage, as even if hatred and anger take over, it is in the form of cold and precise fury, without any loss of control over his actions.

## Physical Description

Over 9ft tall and very muscular, Helix is a giant. He towers over friend and foe alike. He has the usual Salamander dark skin and the glowing red eyes. He has no hair, but is handsome, for Space Marine standards. Adorned by countless scars, the biggest one crowns his right shoulder and pectoral muscles. A traditional Alkamari tattoo that covers almost his entire right arm is the biggest fiscal trademark of the Chapter Master

## Wargear

### Armour

Over the course of his centuries long life, Helix's personality has changed quite a bit over the years. Even now depending on the situation he is in, his demeanour can change drastically. This morphology of character of course also applies when it comes to his fighting style and how he faces his enemies. As a result over the years Helix was not bound to one singular set of armour. In fact his armour has changed many times and even to this day it still changes depending on the circumstances he finds himself in.

* ***Diplomat's Armour*** ***-*** The Diplomat's Armour is a set of Mk X Gravis Armour, adorned with long white robes in the front a long cape covering its back. A large dragon-like skull cover's the right shoulder and the left hand is equipped with the deadly power-fist known as the Hand of Vulkan. It is a rather simple, yet imposing and remarkable set of armour. As Helix spends most of the time with the Imperium's people he does not wish to adorn himself with a frightening and monstrous armaments. Scaring the very people he is trying to protect would be counterproductive. Instead he wears long white robes, similar to the nobles of Alkamar, giving him the appearance of a politician or orator. The large dragon skull on his shoulder is to remind everyone that they are under the protection or fighting against a deadly warrior. While simple, the armour is no less effective, as he is still regarded as one of the Imperium's finest swordsmen. As it was crafted by the Elder Drake himself, very few sets of armour can match it in craftsmanship.
* ***Hell's Conqueror Armour -*** The Hell's Conqueror Armour, often only called Conqueror's Armour, is a set of Mk X Gravis Armour that the Elder Drake is yet to wear in battle. While the Diplomat's Armour shows Helix as warrior, but also as politician and, as the name suggests, a diplomat, the Conqueror's Armour shows him as a fiery dragon-warrior created purely for brutal battle. Uncountable beautiful and master-crafted dragon motifs decorate this armour, which seem to almost melt into the long dragon-scaled cloak that adorns his back. A flaming brazier on top of his power generator almost gives him the appearance of having a flaming halo. While his actual size has not really increased, this armour makes it seem as though Helix has grown in height and girth. This more beastial and monstrous appearance is to strike fear and terror into the hearts of the enemy, as they see the dragon-like warrior charge at them. Because this armour is so frightening Helix will not wear it around civilians. Since he spends almost all his time protecting these civilians, the armour never see usage. In fact, there now exists a prophecy around this set of armour. When Helix will finally adorn himself with it, he will lay down the title of Elder Drake and bare a new title, that of Lord of Blood and Fire.

### Weapons

* ***Sword of the Great Drake -*** The personal sword of the Elder Drake and the most prised relic of the Iron Drakes Chapter. The sword originally belonged to Bahamat and became a relic only after his death. When not in use, this sword is perpetually on fire. This sword had been crafted on Nocturne and is a master piece of a weapon.
* ***Hand of Vulkan -*** Created by Helix himself, this power fist is one of the Elder Drake's most famed creations. Being much smaller than a regular power fist, less than half the size of one when put side by side, it still possesses the same if not more raw power. The gauntlet is even small enough to be mistaken for a normal part of the gravis armour Helix normally wears.
* ***Death-fire -*** The hand flamer of the Elder Drake. Masterly crafted by Helix himself, this flamer is deadly and beautiful. A golden dragon head wraps around the weapon. The flamer is also more efficient than than most hand flamers, melting basic armour with ease.

## Animal Companion

A small dragon, native to Alkamar, had accompanied Helix for many years now. The dragon has green scales and is no bigger than a vulture. Helix has named him Duvrion. The exact life span of this creatures is unknown, but Duvrion has accompanied his master for at least two hundred years.

What is most astonishing about this small dragon-like creature, is its psychic capabilities. It can create psychic bubbles, which protect it and anyone inside the bubble from psychic attacks and it can even lash out with an attack, which seems to be a weaker version of the common smite attack. Due to these abilities Helix is protected by most psychic attacks during battle, allowing him to concentrate more on the actual combat at hand.