Helbrecht
From Lexicanum
Helbrecht is the High Marshal of the Black Templars chapter.1
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History
Ascent
Helbrecht is best known among his friends and enemies for his violence, stubbornness and desire to slay the enemies of the Emperor. His rise through the ranks was aided by the notice he received for his many violent campaigns and a position in the Sword Brethren was soon secured for him after he slew a Vampire which had risen to power on Cephian IV. Retaking this world was part of a crusade led by Marshl Daidin and, when Daidin was killed, Helbrecht was elected Marshal in his place.1
Rise to High Marshal
On the death of High Marshal Kordhel at the hands of a chaos champion, Helbrecht was chosen unanimously by all of the Marshals in 989.M41 after the subjugation of the Xenarchs of the Sigilare Nebula. He was ritually presented with the Sword of the High Marshals and immediately led a crusade against the Cythor Fiends in the Ghoul Stars. After 8 years of securing outlying system, Helbrecht moved on to the homeworlds of the Fiends, only to find them empty. The crusade was cut short when a request for aid came from Armageddon. Ghazghkull Thraka had returned and the Black Templars channelled their energies into stopping one of the greatest Waaagh!s.1
Third Armageddon War
Helbrecht returned to the Eternal Crusader and contacted Marshals Ricard of the Dimaris Crusade and Amalrich of the Tiberior Crusade and ordered them to Armageddon.1 Upon arrival, Helbrecht assumed control of the space fleet1,2, his skills at space combat having been honed by directing the vast fleet of the Black Templars, while the two crusades deployed to the surface. Helbrecht worked closely with Admiral Parol to storm and destroy Ork Roks and ships in an effort to stem the tide of reinforcements. When Ghazghkull's suspected command ship was seen retreating from Armageddon, Helbrecht swore an oath to pursue and destroy him. As a sign of respect he allowed Commissar Yarrick to accompany him on the crusade.1
Source
- 1:Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), page 44
- 2:Codex: Armageddon (3rd Edition) and Index Astartes II - Black Templars
