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[b]Name:[/b] Decanus Belisarius

[b]Age:[/b] 352 standard Terran years.

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Role:[/b] Astartes retinue member of Inquisitor Ravenstein.

[b]Ordos:[/b] Xenos, through association.

[b]Appearance:[/b] Blonde-haired and violet-eyed, he leaves the hair chopped short, but he nonetheless sports a notable perfection of feature, something that Imperial sculptors aspire to. He is average sized for a Space Marine. There are three service studs above the right eye. Belisarius' armor is Mk. IV and impeccably kept, as befits a much older mark of armor that dates back to pre-Heresy times. It is painted black with gray and white highlights as is the tradition of his chapter except for the knee plates, which are painted purple and bear a golden "34." His right shoulder plate bears the Crux Terminatus. There are a number of purity seals and, notably, the Marksman's Honour attached to his armor. The Imperialis is displayed on the chestplate, which hides the power cabling that is usually exposed on this mark.

[b]Personality:[/b] Belisarius is courteous but reserved, well-schooled in the niceties but also careful in choosing his words delicately and avoiding topics deftly. But if provided a message to give or an order to carry out, he is accurate down to the last detail in orders. When his task is provided, he is deliberate, thoughtful and methodical in the execution. He holds himself to a high standard in ensuring that equipment is in working order and the plan is either executed or adapted or that the situation is mastered. His standards are high, but he holds himself to them. 

[b]History:[/b] It would be exhausting to detail all the campaigns that Belisarius served in, but the Death Eagles are a chapter that does not trumpet itself. It is not easily researched or studied. At the same time, there have been many times when Death Eagles have arrived into a conflict in order to not merely fight it, but to assist Imperial commanders in organizing the operations merely beyond the immediate battle. The chapter has a long history of leading and assisting Imperial Forces, but is strangely reticent about itself. It is thought to be a successor chapter of the Raven Guard, which would account for a certain willingness to work with Imperial Guard forces, similar to the Raptors Chapter, but that is a convenient cover.

The reality is far stranger.

In the course of his service, Belisarius was picked out early for his accuracy with a bolter, and in the course of campaigns he served in he was granted a degree of distinction for this. When he earned his way into the first company, it was a given that he would serve in the Sternguard, where the enemies are numerous but that cold determination and steely discipline would win the day. During the [Insert Here] campaign against the Tyranids on [Insert here] he found himself fighting alongside Inquisitor Ravenstein, helping to coordinate the efforts of multiple Imperial forces as a liaison from the Chapter's 3rd Company, where he served as a member of the Centurion's retinue. In this effort, he served as an emissary of the chapter to the Inquisitor, who had command of the other Imperial forces, providing insight into the operations and working to tighten up supplies, communications and other minute matters, which allowed the Inquistor to focus on crushing the threat. He has since been seconded to the Inquisitor's service when needed, but otherwise serves as a Sternguard squad leader in the 1st Company.

[b]Philosophy:[/b] Serve the Emperor. Loyalty to the Chapter.

[b]Skills & Abilities:[/b] As an Astartes, he received training in the various roles an Astartes can serve in, but as a Sternguard veteran he is particular versed in the intricacies of deploying a tactical squad, and its place in the order of battle. That insight and focus on perfection in that role allows him a complementary understanding of how the other arms must work in concert, carefully coordinated, in order to achieve an optimal result. Decanus Belisarius is also a meticulous planner, though he is not so wedded to a plan that he will not adapt upon new information on what the battlefield holds. He is being groomed for a Centurion role in his chapter, there is little doubt.

[b]Retinue Members:[/b] He is part of a retinue.

[b]Equipment:[/b] 
- Sternguard-Pattern Bolter with a Marksman's Honour attached.
- Specialist shells
- Frag and Krak grenades.
- Sabre - Longer and more elegant than a Space Marine's combat knife.
- Astartes-Pattern Bolt Pistol
- Mk IV Power Armour - This is a much older mark, not commonly seen. It is of ancient make but exquisitely kept. Black painted, though the helmet has a different faceplate, with a wedge/shaped visor with eyeslits similar to the Mk.III helmet.

[B]Miscellaneous:[/b] As the situation demands it, Belisarius will switch to bolt pistol and sword or to a heavier weapon. However, that is rare. He is a Sternguard veteran, the epitome of a tactical Marine, and is able to meet almost any threat with his bolter. 

[b]Relationships with Other Characters:[/b] In the retinue of Inquisitor [INSERT HERE]

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