Zadakiel

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Zadakiel was the former Company Master of the Dark Angels Chapter's Fifth Company.^[1]

Biography

Zadakiel led the Fifth Company in defending the planet Honoria from the Orks of Waaagh! Groblonik.^[2a] When Warboss Groblonik led its Boyz in an attack on the capital city, Aurelianum, the Dark Angels responded, intending to break the Waaagh! by killing its leader. Zadakiel fought a duel with the Warboss and lost; his life was saved by the intervention of Interrogator-Chaplain Puriel, but the severity of his wounds forced him to enter a sus-an coma.^[2b] Sergeant Balthasar assumed command of the Fifth Company in Zadakiel's absence.^[2c]

During a battle on Stern's Rememberance, he was killed by the Hellbrute of the Crimson Slaughter known as Mortis Metalikus and his position in the 5th Company was succeeded by Master Balthasar.^[1][3]

Trivia

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Zadakiel (from Hebrew for "Righteousness of God" or"Grace of God") is the archangel of freedom, benevolence and mercy.

Related Articles

• List of Space Marine Captains

Sources

• 1: White Dwarf 392, pg. 35
• 2: The Eye of Ezekiel (Novel)
  • 2a: Chapter Three
  • 2b: Chapter Eleven
  • 2c: Chapter Thirteen
• 3: The Ascension of Balthasar (Audio Drama)