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| − | '''Galatan''', a [[Space Marine]] of the [[Ultramarines]] [[ | + | '''Galatan''', a [[Space Marine]] of the [[Ultramarines]] [[chapter]], took part in the [[Corinthian Crusade]], 698.[[M41]]. By this time he was Chapter ''Ancient'', Bearer of the [[Banner of Macragge]]. He briefly dropped the banner when his arm was chopped off by Warboss Skargor. While Warboss Skargor was distracted trying to break the banner with his [[Power Claw]], Ancient Galatan drove his [[Power Sword]] through the back of Skargor's head, killing him and finally breaking the spirit of the defence. Galatan died of his wound from this encounter. However it is said that the banner still did not fall, rallying the troops to finally defeat the Orks. |
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Revision as of 14:42, 24 June 2009
Galatan, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter, took part in the Corinthian Crusade, 698.M41. By this time he was Chapter Ancient, Bearer of the Banner of Macragge. He briefly dropped the banner when his arm was chopped off by Warboss Skargor. While Warboss Skargor was distracted trying to break the banner with his Power Claw, Ancient Galatan drove his Power Sword through the back of Skargor's head, killing him and finally breaking the spirit of the defence. Galatan died of his wound from this encounter. However it is said that the banner still did not fall, rallying the troops to finally defeat the Orks.
Sources
- White Dwarf 264 (UK) p.47
