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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a member of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]], currently serving with the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|1}} | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a member of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]], currently serving with the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | Originally a [[Sternguard Veteran]] of the [[1st Company]], Donatus possesses an immense level of skill and experience and is known for his excellent marksmanship.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} | + | Originally a [[Sternguard Veteran]] of the [[1st Company (Ultramarines)|1st Company]], Donatus possesses an immense level of skill and experience and is known for his excellent marksmanship.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | While still in service with the Ultramarines, Donatus | + | While still in service with the Ultramarines, Donatus's Sternguard squadron once supported a [[3rd Company (Ultramarines)|Third Company]] strike force under the command of [[Chaplain]] [[Ortan Cassius]], during the liberation of the [[Imperium of Man|Imperial]] city of [[Skemarchus]] from the [[Ork]]s. He was commended by both his squad, in particular his line officer [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] [[Tatianus]], and by Cassius, for bringing down an Ork [[Mekboy]] wearing a very durable suit of [[Mega Armour]] with only two shots.{{Fn|2}} |
| − | He initially criticized Cassius for his seemingly reckless tactics when the [[Space Marines]] attempted to secure the city's spaceport so allied [[Astra Militarum]] forces could land and fortify the area | + | |
| − | Donatus went on to save Cassius's life when he was pinned by rubble brought down by an Ork [[Gargant]]. | + | He initially criticized Cassius for his seemingly reckless tactics when the [[Space Marines]] attempted to secure the city's spaceport so allied [[Astra Militarum]] forces could land and fortify the area; Cassius favoured using the momentum of their initial insertion to push the greenskins away from the spaceport, whereas Tatianus wished to establish a firebase and break down the Orks' forces piece by piece. Ultimately, Cassius pushed on anyway and the Sternguard had no choice but to follow and support the strike force's commanding officer in an attack on a nearby factorium that the Orks were using to construct their war machines.{{Fn|2}} |
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| + | Donatus went on to save Cassius's life when he was pinned by rubble brought down by an Ork [[Gargant]]. Firing a single Dragonfire shell at a nearby fuel pump, he set off a chain reaction that resulted in the ground collapsing, causing the Gargant and many of the Orks to plunge into the lava river beneath Skemarchus. Despite Donatus's normally restrained temperament, Cassius stoked the fires of rage inside him and he went on to join the Ultramarines' push through the city. The Ultramarines were successful, but several were killed during the fighting for the city.{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | After being selected to join the ranks of the Deathwatch, Donatus went on to become a member of [[Kill Team Cassius]], once more serving under Cassius's command. He was part of the [[Kill-Team]] when they were tasked with hunting down the Ork [[Warboss|Warlord]] [[Drogg Mordakka]] after it escaped death following the defeat of [[Waaagh! Mek]].{{Fn|3}} | ||
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| + | Arriving in the [[Vadol Majoris System]] aboard the [[Gladius Frigate]] ''[[Veritas (Frigate)|Veritas]]'', the kill team received a distress signal from the Imperial station [[Port Cepheus]] as soon as they dropped out of the [[Warp]] indicating that the station was under attack by xenos life forms. Assuming that the distress call was referring to Mordakka, the kill team responded, only to find the station crew slaughtered and the facility overrun by [[Genestealer]]s.{{Fn|3}} | ||
| − | + | After repelling a Genestealer ambush, the kill team discovered that the Genestealers had arrived on the station by hiding aboard the freighter ''[[Pride of Ghosar]]''. | |
| − | + | Acting on orders received from [[Watch Commander]] [[Quovis Vaerion]], Cassius split the kill team into two. Donatus remained with the main Kill Team Cassius, while [[Kill Team Excis]] left the station aboard the ''Pride of Ghosar'' to track the [[Ghosar Quintus|source]] of the [[Cult of the Four-Armed Emperor|Genestealer infestation]].{{Fn|3}} | |
| − | After repelling a Genestealer ambush, the kill team discovered that the Genestealers had arrived on the station by hiding aboard the freighter ''[[Pride of Ghosar]]''. | ||
| − | In [[M41]], | + | In [[M41]], Vael Donatus took part in the purging of a [[Genestealer Cult]] on [[Ghosar Quintus]] as part of [[Kill Team Cassius|Cassius's new Kill Team]], assembled in secret at the urging of [[Watch Captain]] [[Seumas]]. Together, the Marines were able to avenge Kill Team Excis.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|3}} |
==Wargear== | ==Wargear== | ||
Donatus makes use of an artificer-forged [[Boltgun#Artifex Pattern|Artifex-pattern Bolter]] with an inbuilt [[Preysense Sight|preysense scope]] able to accept [[Boltgun#Ammunition Types|various ammunition types]], including '''Dragonfire''', '''Hellfire''', '''Kraken''' and '''Metal Storm''' rounds.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}} | Donatus makes use of an artificer-forged [[Boltgun#Artifex Pattern|Artifex-pattern Bolter]] with an inbuilt [[Preysense Sight|preysense scope]] able to accept [[Boltgun#Ammunition Types|various ammunition types]], including '''Dragonfire''', '''Hellfire''', '''Kraken''' and '''Metal Storm''' rounds.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Sources== |
| − | *[[Deathwatch: One Bullet (Short Story)]] | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 109 (2016)]] — ''Kill Team Cassius'' |
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Deathwatch: One Bullet (Short Story)|One Bullet (Short Story)]] — [[Deathwatch: Ignition (Anthology)]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Deathwatch: Cepheus (Short Story)|Cepheus (Short Story)]] — [[Deathwatch: Ignition (Anthology)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 2 April 2024
"It only takes a single bullet to turn a battle"
Vael Donatus is a member of the Ultramarines Chapter, currently serving with the Deathwatch.[1]
Originally a Sternguard Veteran of the 1st Company, Donatus possesses an immense level of skill and experience and is known for his excellent marksmanship.[1][2]
History
While still in service with the Ultramarines, Donatus's Sternguard squadron once supported a Third Company strike force under the command of Chaplain Ortan Cassius, during the liberation of the Imperial city of Skemarchus from the Orks. He was commended by both his squad, in particular his line officer Sergeant Tatianus, and by Cassius, for bringing down an Ork Mekboy wearing a very durable suit of Mega Armour with only two shots.[2]
He initially criticized Cassius for his seemingly reckless tactics when the Space Marines attempted to secure the city's spaceport so allied Astra Militarum forces could land and fortify the area; Cassius favoured using the momentum of their initial insertion to push the greenskins away from the spaceport, whereas Tatianus wished to establish a firebase and break down the Orks' forces piece by piece. Ultimately, Cassius pushed on anyway and the Sternguard had no choice but to follow and support the strike force's commanding officer in an attack on a nearby factorium that the Orks were using to construct their war machines.[2]
Donatus went on to save Cassius's life when he was pinned by rubble brought down by an Ork Gargant. Firing a single Dragonfire shell at a nearby fuel pump, he set off a chain reaction that resulted in the ground collapsing, causing the Gargant and many of the Orks to plunge into the lava river beneath Skemarchus. Despite Donatus's normally restrained temperament, Cassius stoked the fires of rage inside him and he went on to join the Ultramarines' push through the city. The Ultramarines were successful, but several were killed during the fighting for the city.[2]
After being selected to join the ranks of the Deathwatch, Donatus went on to become a member of Kill Team Cassius, once more serving under Cassius's command. He was part of the Kill-Team when they were tasked with hunting down the Ork Warlord Drogg Mordakka after it escaped death following the defeat of Waaagh! Mek.[3]
Arriving in the Vadol Majoris System aboard the Gladius Frigate Veritas, the kill team received a distress signal from the Imperial station Port Cepheus as soon as they dropped out of the Warp indicating that the station was under attack by xenos life forms. Assuming that the distress call was referring to Mordakka, the kill team responded, only to find the station crew slaughtered and the facility overrun by Genestealers.[3]
After repelling a Genestealer ambush, the kill team discovered that the Genestealers had arrived on the station by hiding aboard the freighter Pride of Ghosar. Acting on orders received from Watch Commander Quovis Vaerion, Cassius split the kill team into two. Donatus remained with the main Kill Team Cassius, while Kill Team Excis left the station aboard the Pride of Ghosar to track the source of the Genestealer infestation.[3]
In M41, Vael Donatus took part in the purging of a Genestealer Cult on Ghosar Quintus as part of Cassius's new Kill Team, assembled in secret at the urging of Watch Captain Seumas. Together, the Marines were able to avenge Kill Team Excis.[1][3]
Wargear
Donatus makes use of an artificer-forged Artifex-pattern Bolter with an inbuilt preysense scope able to accept various ammunition types, including Dragonfire, Hellfire, Kraken and Metal Storm rounds.[2][3]
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 109 (2016) — Kill Team Cassius
- 2: One Bullet (Short Story) — Deathwatch: Ignition (Anthology)
- 3: Cepheus (Short Story) — Deathwatch: Ignition (Anthology)
