Elion
Elion was an Intercessor in the Ultramarines' Combat Squad Damocles, which was part of the Chapter's 2nd Company.[1a]
History
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The following paragraphs contain spoilers for: | Space Marine II |
The Squad was originally under the command of Sergeant Gadriel, when the 2nd Company aided in the defense of the Tyranid invaded Recidious System. However after Demetrian Titus was reinstated into the Ultramarines as a Lieutenant, the Company's Captain, Sevastus Acheran, gave Titus command of Damocles. He then charged the Squad with re-securing the Orbital Defence Cannons on Kadaku, which had been swarmed by Tyranids, so that the Imperial forces in the System could finish the evacuation of the doomed world. The Cadian 8th had been tasked with protecting the Cannons, until the Tyranids began overwhelming them and the Regiment was forced to retreat. When the Thunderhawk Absolver, deployed the Squad at the Cadians' new location, they met with Major Sarkaana who informed them of the situation.[1a]
Upon learning that the Tyranids were continuing to launch assaults against the Regiment, Titus charged the Squad member Lyreo with helping the Cadian 8th secure their location, with the aid of Elion and Altareus. The Lieutenant, meanwhile would take Gadriel and Chairon to reclaim the Orbital Defence Cannons. Once the area was secure, though, the three were to rejoin Titus and aid in reclaiming the Cannons as well. However before they could do so, Captain Sevastus Acheran gave Lyreo, Altareus and Elion new orders to carry out on Kadaku. The Intercessor informed Titus of this and stated the Lieutenant's group would have to reclaim the Cannons on their own.[1a] As they carried out their Captain's orders, though, the three were swarmed by Hormagaunts and Elion became separated from the others. After Altareus and Lyreo defeated the Tyranids, they discovered that he had been killed during the battle. Some type of Tyranid had put a hole clean through Elion's head, which a sorrowful Lyreo shared with Titus after both of their missions had been completed.[1b]
When Gadriel heard of Elion's death, he was shocked and angered, as the two had fought together for twenty years. The Sergeant told Lyreo that he should have been there fighting besides them and could not believe that Elion was killed by Hormagaunts. When Demetrian Titus stated that there were far more deadly creatures on Kadaku, Gadriel directed his anger at the Lieutenant. He blamed Titus for Elion's death and said the Lieutenant should not have divided the Squad, during the mission. Titus stoically replied that Elion was gone and their duty to the Imperium was all. Gadriel angerily responded that he does not forget his brothers, as the Lieutenant did.[1b]
