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'''Asdrubael Vect''' is the leader of the [[Kabal of the Black Heart]], the most powerful [[Dark Eldar]] [[Kabal]] in existence, thus he is therefore de-facto ruler of the city of [[Commorragh]] and the rest of the Dark Eldar race as a whole.  
'''Asdrubael Vect''' is the leader of the [[Kabal of the Black Heart]], the most powerful [[Dark Eldar]] [[Kabal]] in existence, thus he is therefore de-facto ruler of the city of [[Commorragh]] and the rest of the Dark Eldar race as a whole.
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Vect claims to have witnessed the [[Fall of the Eldar]] personally; if this is true, he is quite possibly one of the oldest living (mortal) beings in the Galaxy at well over 10,000 years of age.  As a consequence of this, surviving for that length of time as the ruler of Commorragh would also make him one of the deadliest individuals in the galaxy. One of his ways of ensuring his security is the [[Geldling]], a mysterious doppelgänger which he uses from time to time as his substitute.{{Fn|3}}
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==History==
 
==History==
Vect claims to have witnessed the [[Fall of the Eldar]] personally, if this is true he is quite possibly one of the oldest living (mortal) beings in the Galaxy at well over 10,000 years of age. As a consequence of this, surviving for that length of time as the ruler of Commorragh would also make him one of the deadliest individuals in the galaxy too.
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Vect was born a lowly slave in Commorragh. Carving a bloody path through the city using a combination of deception and his own wits, Vect climbed the ladder of Commorragh and founded the Kabal of the Black Heart. By the time the arrogant nobility of Commorragh led by [[Xelian]], [[Kraillach]], and [[Yllithian]] acknowledged that the low-born Vect could pose a legitimate threat it was too late and Vect had forcibly united the disparate sub-realms of the Dark City into his fold.{{Fn|2a}} Vect then captured the [[Salamanders]] [[Space Marine]] [[Strike Cruiser]] ''Forgehammer'', which provoked an Imperial invasion of Commorragh itself. In the [[Commorragh Raid|ensuing battle]], the Lords of Commorragh were killed by the vengeful Space Marine forces and Vect emerged as the undisputed ruler of the Dark City.{{Fn|2b}}
  
According to his own account, he survived the psychic explosion of the Fall due to his young age during the event. His youthful ignorance of the hedonistic lifesyles of the Eldar protecting him from the birth-pains of [[Slaanesh]]. In the turbulent times that followed, he rallied the surviving Eldar hedonists and fled into the Webway where Slaanesh could not reach, becoming founder of the city of Commorragh himself; and also discovering the technique by which the Dark Eldar extract the essence of other species to sustain themselves.
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In [[M41]], Vect faced a major threat to his power when [[El'Uriaq]], the tyrant of [[Shaa-Dom]], was resurrected by rival [[Kabal]]s.{{Fn|4}} Later during the closing years of the Millennium, Vect was forced to retreat to the outskirts of Commorragh after the birth of [[Yvraine]] caused a massive [[Dysjunction]] that threatens to destroy the Dark City. Vect maintains an uneasy alliance with his remaining Kabals, desperately seeking Yvraine for his own ends.{{Fn|5}}
  
However according to another account, Vect was born a lowly slave in Commorragh. Carving a bloody path through the city through deception and his own wits, Vect climbed the ladder of Commorragh and founded the Kabal of the Black Heart. By the time the arrogant nobility of Commorragh acknowledged the low-born Vect could pose a legitimate threat it was too late and Vect had forcibly united the disparate sub-realms of the Dark City into his fold.<sup>4a</sup> Vect then captured the [[Salamanders]] [[Space Marine]] [[Strike Cruiser]] ''Forgehammer'', which provoked an Imperial invasion of Commorragh itself. [[Commorragh Raid|In the ensuing battle]], the Lords of Commorragh were killed by the vengeful Space Marine forces and Vect emerged as the undisputed ruler of the Dark City.<sup>4b</sup>
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== Wargear ==
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When Vect deigns to enter battle personally, he usually does so upon his [[Dais of Destruction]], a modified [[Ravager]] equipped with a unique force field that protects its riders from harm. When on foot, Vect fights protected by a [[Shadowfield]], slaying his enemies with extremely advanced soul-tech orbs known as [[Obsidian Orbs]]. These spheres are able to heal Vect from the terror of others.{{Fn|2a}}
  
When Vect deigns to enter battle personally, he usually does so upon his [[Dais of Destruction]]; a modified [[Ravager]] equipped with a unique force field that protects its riders from harm.
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In melee, he fights with the [[Sceptre of the Dark City]], an ornate mark of office containing sophisticated pain-inducers.{{Fn|2a}}
  
In the [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm|Soulstorm]] expansion of the real-time strategy game [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Dawn of War]], Asdrubael Vect is known to be leading the Kabal of the Black Heart in the Kaurava Campaign. His underling, Archon Tahril, is the commander in control of the player, but if the player assaults the Dark Eldar fortress as any other race, they will come into conflict with Vect and his Dias of Destruction.
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== Video Game Appearance==
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In the video game [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm]], Asdrubael Vect leads the Kabal of the Black Heart in the [[Kaurava]] Campaign. His underling, [[Archon]] [[Tahril]], is the playable commander for the Dark Eldar campaign, but Vect and his Dais of Destruction are enemy characters if any other faction assaults the Dark Eldar fortress.{{Fn|1}}
  
== Trivia ==
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Asdrubael Vect is one of only three canon characters to appear in the [[Dawn of War]] game series, along with Captain [[Gabriel Angelos]] and [[Abaddon the Despoiler]].{{Cite This}}
Asdrubael Vect is the only Special character to appear in [[Dawn of War]]. Other characters are invented for the game's campaign (With the exception of Captain [[Gabriel Angelos]] and [[Abaddon the Despoiler]], in which the latter was briefly seen in the different endings of Chaos Rising).<sup>3</sup>
 
  
 
==Images==
 
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[[Image:Asdrubael Vect.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Asdrubael Vect upon his Dais of Destruction]]
 
[[Image:Asdrubael Vect.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Asdrubael Vect upon his Dais of Destruction]]
 
== Sources ==
 
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*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm]]
*<sup>2</sup>:[http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/darkeldar/extras/torturerstale/default.htm The Torturer's Tale]
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*2: [[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]]
*<sup>3</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm]]
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**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 55
*<sup>4</sup>:[[Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|2b}}: pgs. 13-15
**<sup>4a</sup>: p. 55
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Path of the Archon (Novel)]], Chapter 1, The Geldling
**<sup>4b</sup>: p. 13-15
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Path of the Renegade (Novel)]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan]]
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*[[Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition)]], {{Cite This}}
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*[http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/darkeldar/extras/torturerstale/default.htm The Torturer's Tale]
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Asdrubael Vect, lord of the Kabal of the Black Heart

Asdrubael Vect is the leader of the Kabal of the Black Heart, the most powerful Dark Eldar Kabal in existence, thus he is therefore de-facto ruler of the city of Commorragh and the rest of the Dark Eldar race as a whole.

Vect claims to have witnessed the Fall of the Eldar personally; if this is true, he is quite possibly one of the oldest living (mortal) beings in the Galaxy at well over 10,000 years of age. As a consequence of this, surviving for that length of time as the ruler of Commorragh would also make him one of the deadliest individuals in the galaxy. One of his ways of ensuring his security is the Geldling, a mysterious doppelgänger which he uses from time to time as his substitute.[3]

History

Vect was born a lowly slave in Commorragh. Carving a bloody path through the city using a combination of deception and his own wits, Vect climbed the ladder of Commorragh and founded the Kabal of the Black Heart. By the time the arrogant nobility of Commorragh led by Xelian, Kraillach, and Yllithian acknowledged that the low-born Vect could pose a legitimate threat it was too late and Vect had forcibly united the disparate sub-realms of the Dark City into his fold.[2a] Vect then captured the Salamanders Space Marine Strike Cruiser Forgehammer, which provoked an Imperial invasion of Commorragh itself. In the ensuing battle, the Lords of Commorragh were killed by the vengeful Space Marine forces and Vect emerged as the undisputed ruler of the Dark City.[2b]

In M41, Vect faced a major threat to his power when El'Uriaq, the tyrant of Shaa-Dom, was resurrected by rival Kabals.[4] Later during the closing years of the Millennium, Vect was forced to retreat to the outskirts of Commorragh after the birth of Yvraine caused a massive Dysjunction that threatens to destroy the Dark City. Vect maintains an uneasy alliance with his remaining Kabals, desperately seeking Yvraine for his own ends.[5]

Wargear

When Vect deigns to enter battle personally, he usually does so upon his Dais of Destruction, a modified Ravager equipped with a unique force field that protects its riders from harm. When on foot, Vect fights protected by a Shadowfield, slaying his enemies with extremely advanced soul-tech orbs known as Obsidian Orbs. These spheres are able to heal Vect from the terror of others.[2a]

In melee, he fights with the Sceptre of the Dark City, an ornate mark of office containing sophisticated pain-inducers.[2a]

Video Game Appearance

In the video game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm, Asdrubael Vect leads the Kabal of the Black Heart in the Kaurava Campaign. His underling, Archon Tahril, is the playable commander for the Dark Eldar campaign, but Vect and his Dais of Destruction are enemy characters if any other faction assaults the Dark Eldar fortress.[1]

Asdrubael Vect is one of only three canon characters to appear in the Dawn of War game series, along with Captain Gabriel Angelos and Abaddon the Despoiler.[Needs Citation]

Images

Asdrubael Vect upon his Dais of Destruction

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