Post by kobracommander on Sept 27, 2011 3:09:01 GMT -5
My Lord,
What follows is my personal account of the key personnel and workings of the Iron legion of Kobra.
PERSONNEL
General ++REDACTED++ AKA "Kobra Commander"
As you well know there has been some suggestion of taint within this particular Guard Unit. The rumors mainly surround its mysterious leader, the aptly named Kobra Commander. Known for his military genius Kobra Commander to most, is simply a mystery. His face has is never seen, indeed, even his real name is a closely guarded secret, known only by the Planetary Governor. Who I have persuaded with the auspices of the Inquisition to divulge: ++REDACTED++ Rumors suggest that his is secretly a mutant, or that he was burned in some horrible accident when he was younger. Whatever the case may be I can assure you that he is not in the slightest tainted.
Kobra Commander is a theatrical man. Knowing the power of mystery and fear, he uses this powerful combination to maintain control of his forces. Thus he is able to instill great fear into the enemy and inspire fanatical loyalty in his troops. Such is their loyalty that he is able command them to do things that even a hardened Cadian might swallow at. His astounding war record speaks for itself in this regard.
Desmond Trovais AKA "Destro"
The fourth son of Miles Trovais, leader of the Trovais Arms and Shipping House, "Destro" as he's called among the rank and file, has a unique position within the Kobra command structure. He and his family are the primary weapons suppliers to the Kobra Iron Legion. Further research has proven that because of his close ties with one of the leading shipping guilds in the Ultima Segmentum he is able to supply them with some of the most advanced technology the Imperium has to offer.
While he holds no formal title, he is often utilized like a junior officer. A thrill seeker, Destro actively seeks out the battlefield to test out the latest technologies. Such propensities have taken their toll however. His face was severely burned during the ++REDACTED++ Campaign. However, with his close ties to Mars, he was able to procure some sort of living metal flesh. I have tried to delve deeper into this to ascertain whether or not this is related to Case File# 110637.542600, however I've been blocked by every turn by the Cult of Mars, and request further assistance in this matter.
Lady Helena Von Krupp AKA "The Baroness"
A more detailed account of her background can be found in her Schola Progenium file. As it turns out, My Lord, the Baroness is quite literally that; nobility. She apparently comes from an ancient line of aristocracy that held power before the planet became democratic. Orphaned by the time she was six, she was inducted into the Schola Progenium, it was only by sheer luck that she has been assigned to the very regiment that came from her home planet.
Stern even for a Commissar, the Baroness "rules" with an iron fist. Never the less, she gets results, which does not go unnoticed by Kobra Commander. Indeed, were it not for his protection, I would not be surprised if she was found dead on some battlefield with lasgun holes in her back. Her methods are brutal, but she does not demand anything from her men that she is not willing to do herself. As she is forcing them to charge headlong into enemy fire, she is right there with them.
Zartan:
Zartan is an interesting individual. Originally a conscript, he managed to catch the eye of Kobra Commander, after having survived deep in enemy territory. His unit was encircled and wiped out by a Tau ambush. He was able to escape and make his way back to friendly forces. Originally a ganger from the underhive of Kobra-La, Zartan's skill at urban camouflage is almost second to none. Kobra Commander immediately recognized the value of a good team of scouts that he has allowed Zartan to recruit his men to form his own special unit, The Dreadnocks. Named after Zartan's old hive gang, the Dreadnocks consist manly of ganger trash and hive low-lifes who were headed for execution before they were conscripted into the Guard.
A giant of a man Zartan is the epitome of the ancient terran saying, "What does not kill you, makes you stronger." A master in the urban environs, the only sign that Zartan has even been there is the destruction, he and his team cause to unsuspecting enemy forces.
Dr. Tobias Miendbendyr AKA "Dr. Mind Bender"
A Primaris Psycher of the highest degree, "Dr. Mind Bender" is also a brilliant scientist, when he isn't showing signs of lunacy common to all psychers. His file can be found in the libraries: #158.006726LPS
Tomax and Xamot
Identical twins, these two were personally saved from a life of hardship and squalor in the underhive by Kobra Commander, or so the story goes, and are thus fanatically loyal. No one really knows for sure. I suspect that this is just local folklore. More likely, they are two of Kobra's best Storm Troopers that have been hand picked to be Kobra Commander's bodyguards, due to their skill and ultimate professionalism. They are however so much more. Not only do they moonlight as bodyguards but are also the head administrators for the Crimson Guard, Kobra's elite Storm Trooper squads.
UNKNOWN AKA "Storm Shadow"
All I could find regarding this individual is just rumor. If he has a real name, I doubt he himself knows it. However, data suggests that Storm Shadow grew up in the lowest levels of the hive. A place where even the strongest dare not go. I suspect, he spent much of his time hiding and exploring in the depths, thus he is the best infiltration specialist I have ever seen. He hardly ever speaks, and never socializes with any of the other Guardsman. Operating outside the chain of command, he answers only to Kobra Commander. I have personally only seen this individual once, and that was to accept his orders. With a stare a thousand miles long, Storm Shadow excepts his orders without a word, and disappears into the night. He is Kobra Commander's personal infiltration operative. If something need to be destroyed Storm Shadow is sent in.
well, what do you guys think so far...more to come
What follows is my personal account of the key personnel and workings of the Iron legion of Kobra.
PERSONNEL
General ++REDACTED++ AKA "Kobra Commander"
As you well know there has been some suggestion of taint within this particular Guard Unit. The rumors mainly surround its mysterious leader, the aptly named Kobra Commander. Known for his military genius Kobra Commander to most, is simply a mystery. His face has is never seen, indeed, even his real name is a closely guarded secret, known only by the Planetary Governor. Who I have persuaded with the auspices of the Inquisition to divulge: ++REDACTED++ Rumors suggest that his is secretly a mutant, or that he was burned in some horrible accident when he was younger. Whatever the case may be I can assure you that he is not in the slightest tainted.
Kobra Commander is a theatrical man. Knowing the power of mystery and fear, he uses this powerful combination to maintain control of his forces. Thus he is able to instill great fear into the enemy and inspire fanatical loyalty in his troops. Such is their loyalty that he is able command them to do things that even a hardened Cadian might swallow at. His astounding war record speaks for itself in this regard.
Desmond Trovais AKA "Destro"
The fourth son of Miles Trovais, leader of the Trovais Arms and Shipping House, "Destro" as he's called among the rank and file, has a unique position within the Kobra command structure. He and his family are the primary weapons suppliers to the Kobra Iron Legion. Further research has proven that because of his close ties with one of the leading shipping guilds in the Ultima Segmentum he is able to supply them with some of the most advanced technology the Imperium has to offer.
While he holds no formal title, he is often utilized like a junior officer. A thrill seeker, Destro actively seeks out the battlefield to test out the latest technologies. Such propensities have taken their toll however. His face was severely burned during the ++REDACTED++ Campaign. However, with his close ties to Mars, he was able to procure some sort of living metal flesh. I have tried to delve deeper into this to ascertain whether or not this is related to Case File# 110637.542600, however I've been blocked by every turn by the Cult of Mars, and request further assistance in this matter.
Lady Helena Von Krupp AKA "The Baroness"
A more detailed account of her background can be found in her Schola Progenium file. As it turns out, My Lord, the Baroness is quite literally that; nobility. She apparently comes from an ancient line of aristocracy that held power before the planet became democratic. Orphaned by the time she was six, she was inducted into the Schola Progenium, it was only by sheer luck that she has been assigned to the very regiment that came from her home planet.
Stern even for a Commissar, the Baroness "rules" with an iron fist. Never the less, she gets results, which does not go unnoticed by Kobra Commander. Indeed, were it not for his protection, I would not be surprised if she was found dead on some battlefield with lasgun holes in her back. Her methods are brutal, but she does not demand anything from her men that she is not willing to do herself. As she is forcing them to charge headlong into enemy fire, she is right there with them.
Zartan:
Zartan is an interesting individual. Originally a conscript, he managed to catch the eye of Kobra Commander, after having survived deep in enemy territory. His unit was encircled and wiped out by a Tau ambush. He was able to escape and make his way back to friendly forces. Originally a ganger from the underhive of Kobra-La, Zartan's skill at urban camouflage is almost second to none. Kobra Commander immediately recognized the value of a good team of scouts that he has allowed Zartan to recruit his men to form his own special unit, The Dreadnocks. Named after Zartan's old hive gang, the Dreadnocks consist manly of ganger trash and hive low-lifes who were headed for execution before they were conscripted into the Guard.
A giant of a man Zartan is the epitome of the ancient terran saying, "What does not kill you, makes you stronger." A master in the urban environs, the only sign that Zartan has even been there is the destruction, he and his team cause to unsuspecting enemy forces.
Dr. Tobias Miendbendyr AKA "Dr. Mind Bender"
A Primaris Psycher of the highest degree, "Dr. Mind Bender" is also a brilliant scientist, when he isn't showing signs of lunacy common to all psychers. His file can be found in the libraries: #158.006726LPS
Tomax and Xamot
Identical twins, these two were personally saved from a life of hardship and squalor in the underhive by Kobra Commander, or so the story goes, and are thus fanatically loyal. No one really knows for sure. I suspect that this is just local folklore. More likely, they are two of Kobra's best Storm Troopers that have been hand picked to be Kobra Commander's bodyguards, due to their skill and ultimate professionalism. They are however so much more. Not only do they moonlight as bodyguards but are also the head administrators for the Crimson Guard, Kobra's elite Storm Trooper squads.
UNKNOWN AKA "Storm Shadow"
All I could find regarding this individual is just rumor. If he has a real name, I doubt he himself knows it. However, data suggests that Storm Shadow grew up in the lowest levels of the hive. A place where even the strongest dare not go. I suspect, he spent much of his time hiding and exploring in the depths, thus he is the best infiltration specialist I have ever seen. He hardly ever speaks, and never socializes with any of the other Guardsman. Operating outside the chain of command, he answers only to Kobra Commander. I have personally only seen this individual once, and that was to accept his orders. With a stare a thousand miles long, Storm Shadow excepts his orders without a word, and disappears into the night. He is Kobra Commander's personal infiltration operative. If something need to be destroyed Storm Shadow is sent in.
well, what do you guys think so far...more to come
