Praxamedes
Praxamedes is an Ultramarines Lieutenant who serves as the second in command under Captain Aeschelus, as part of the Indomitus Crusade's Battle Group Faustus.[1]
He had served in Indomitus Crusade Fleet Quintus since its launch from Terra and bore witness to disastrous battles that saw it suffer horrific casualties. This in turn, would cause Praxamedes to develop a pessimistic outlook and a sense of caution as he rose through the ranks. When the Fleet later received reinforcements, Praxamedes became part of the newly formed Battle Group Faustus, and joined the newly arrived Ultramarines who served in it. However despite his experience, Praxamedes did not lead them and became the first Lieutenant for Captain Aeschelus; who had become an Ultramarine and received training for his rank, during the Crusade. As the Battle Group waged war, Praxamedes soon found himself in the role of gainsayer, as both Aeschelus and his second Lieutenant Nemetus took reckless risks in order to make up for the setbacks Fleet Quintus had suffered. In doing so they hoped to prove their worth to Lord Commander Guilliman and Praxamedes' constant questioning of their decisions led Aeschelus to give battle command to Nemetus. Praxamdes was left to oversee these battles, but Aeschelus swore this would change soon. The Captain secretly thought, though, that Praxamedes' behavior, and overfamiliarity to the non-Space Marine crew, meant the Lieutenant was not suited to any kind of battle command.[1]
Sources
- 1: Indomitus (Novel), Chapter 1 Extract
