Xu Kroll
Xu Kroll is a Mars Magos Dominus who commanded the Reclamation Fleet Kroll, during the Psychic Awakening.[1]
Among the many weapons his fleet commanded was the mysterious Varlian Device, which he kept hidden aboard his command vessel, the Adeptus Mechanicus Cruiser Regulus Prime. No one outside of the Mechanicus top echelons could learn of the device until it was field tested, so Kroll had it covered and sealed in Cargo Bay Ceti-78. He then lied to his fleet and said the cargo bay had suffered a severe radiation leak and was to remain quarantined until it could be cleaned and repaired. However, the Tech-Priest Belafont Kreeler thought Kroll was lying and became obsessed with uncovering what the cargo bay contained. This led Kreeler to repeatedly try to find ways into the cargo bay, and caused Kroll to kill the Tech-Priest in order to keep the Valerian's secrecy safe.[1]
Afterwards, Kroll's fleet received a signal which led them to the Forge World Ordex-Thaag, which had been invaded by Daemons. During the battle Xu Kroll unleashed the Varlian Device, announcing his success at blocking the Warp. However he had used Knight allies as disposable distractions in the battle, earning the hatred of Baroness Sordhen who took him captive. Sordhen intended to take Kroll back to Mars to stand trial before the High King of House Terryn. However Kroll revealed his ability to block the Warp, gaining Sordhen's interest.[3]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Psychic Awakening: Cargo Bay Ceti 78 (Posted on 30/03/2020) (Last accessed on 31 March 2020)
- 2: Warhammer TV: Psychic Awakening: Engine War Trailer (Posted on 31/03/2020) (Last accessed on 31 March 2020)
- 3: Psychic Awakening: Engine War pg.16-19
