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Lukas Bastonne is a Sergeant born on Cadia. One of the most recognized faces on Cadia, his image being the public trademark of the Cadian regiments. His heroism and great bravery has earned him enough reputation to be recognized solely by image by his superiors, colleagues, and almost the entire population of Cadia. Bastonne's passion is second to none, many believe he boarders on the edge of fanaticism.¹

Early life and Guard Service

Bastonne was born into the Cadian nobility which guaranteed him a starting place as an Officer in the Imperial Guard, but instead of taking the route of a typical noble, Bastonne decided to join at the bottom of the ladder, joining as a Private. What made Bastonne such a asset to the Imperial guard was that he has a brilliant memory as well as being a great strategist, these combined, Bastonne memorizes previous tactical priorities, situations, and his squad's movement, quickly assessing situations. Therefore winning victory after victory for the Emperor and the Imperial Guard wherever he was stationed. When he first served it was not long before he was promoted to Sergeant.

Bastonne who has lead his men to many heroic victories such as the Defense of Bloodhaven, the Destruction of the Manthral Land-Fortress and saving the Imperial Governor of the Imperial Forge World Agripinaa¹

Blessed and Cursed

Bastonne is a man blessed and cursed, his long-term memory doesn't come without a painful price. Bastonne has the ability to recall any previous experience he has had on the battlefield. Bastonne can also recall every guardmen who has served and died under his command. Though he gives no outward signs of pain or suffering, it is whispered that Bastonne under his clothing has the names of every guardmen who has died under his command tattooed to his body.¹

Rescue of an Imperial Governor

Bastonne was called upon due to his strategic advantages to rescue the Imperial Governor from the Forge World, Agrippina. With his squad full of veterans, he went off to Agrippina. Bastonne his and his handful of veterans battled through the plague-ridden streets of the capital hive city and had extracted the Governor. Bastonne, who stubbornly refused to leave any man behind re-entered the Hive to rescue a wounded trooper, and dragged him to saftey. Bastonne eventually returned to Cadia and upon his return Cadia was thrown into frenzy. Broadcasts of the Sergeant exploits had been broadcast across the Sector and a parade was organized to celebrate the Sergeants achievements. Bastonne was awarded the Star of Terra, the highest award any soldier can attain in their lifetime. Though, not all was as good as it seemed.

Through the massive celebrations what wasn't made public was that the trooper Bastonne had gone back to rescue, had become infected, and was executed by Lukas on the voyage back; another face to haunt him during his restless nights.¹

Notable Battles

• Defence of Bloodhaven¹
• Destruction of the Manthral Land-Fortress¹
• Rescue of the Imperial Governor from Agripinaa¹

Sources

• ¹Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), Pg. 59