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As the level of treachery within [[Horus]] and Fulgrim became apparent Tarvitz placed himself in the line of fire by willingly going to [[Isstvan III]]. There he and all suspected loyalist members would be betrayed by Horus. Horus ordered the bombardment of the planet, but Tarvitz, along with [[Garviel Loken]] and Tarik Torgaddon of the Luna Wolves, managed to turn the loyalist survivors into a cohesive fighting force. This "line officer" turned a planned slaughter into a full-scale battle, confounding the great [[Primarch]]s themselves. At the climax of the battle, Tarvitz fought [[Lucius (Emperor's Children)|Lucius]] in single combat after the swordsman had betrayed his own comrades. Tarvitz emerged as the victor in the duel, but Lucius managed to escape. When the traitors made their last assault upon the few remaining loyalists, Tarvitz fought to the last, but eventually fell in the bombardment of the planet, loyal to the very end.{{Fn|4}}
 
As the level of treachery within [[Horus]] and Fulgrim became apparent Tarvitz placed himself in the line of fire by willingly going to [[Isstvan III]]. There he and all suspected loyalist members would be betrayed by Horus. Horus ordered the bombardment of the planet, but Tarvitz, along with [[Garviel Loken]] and Tarik Torgaddon of the Luna Wolves, managed to turn the loyalist survivors into a cohesive fighting force. This "line officer" turned a planned slaughter into a full-scale battle, confounding the great [[Primarch]]s themselves. At the climax of the battle, Tarvitz fought [[Lucius (Emperor's Children)|Lucius]] in single combat after the swordsman had betrayed his own comrades. Tarvitz emerged as the victor in the duel, but Lucius managed to escape. When the traitors made their last assault upon the few remaining loyalists, Tarvitz fought to the last, but eventually fell in the bombardment of the planet, loyal to the very end.{{Fn|4}}
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*Tarvitz's rank as a captain of the Emperor's Children has been consistent throughout the series. However, depending on the book, the company which he is attached to differs. In ''Horus Rising'', Tarvitz is only described as a captain{{Fn|2d}}, with no company assigned. In ''Galaxy In Flames'' and ''Flight of the Eisenstein'' he is mentioned consistently as the First Captain of the Emperor's Children.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}} However, in ''Fulgrim'' that honour is assigned to [[Julius Kaesoron]], with Tarvitz assigned to the 10th Company.{{Fn|7}}
 
  
 
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*Tarvitz's rank as a captain of the Emperor's Children has been consistent throughout the series. However, depending on the book, the company which he is attached to differs. In ''Horus Rising'', Tarvitz is only described as a captain{{Fn|2d}}, with no company assigned. In ''Galaxy In Flames'' and ''Flight of the Eisenstein'' he is mentioned consistently as the First Captain of the Emperor's Children.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}} However, in ''Fulgrim'' that honour is assigned to [[Julius Kaesoron]], with Tarvitz assigned to the 10th Company.{{Fn|7}}
  
 
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Revision as of 21:47, 11 February 2026
Saul Tarvitz
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Saul Tarvitz[3]

Born c. M30
Active Period M30 - 005.M31
Death 005.M31,
Isstvan III
Cause of Death Killed by Traitor bombardment during the Battle of Istvaan III
Species Human
Type Astartes
Gender Male
Relatives
Occupation(s) Captain of the Emperor's Children 10th Company[7]
Affiliation(s)

Saul Tarvitz was a member of the Emperor's Children during the Great Crusade.[2b]

A line officer of the Emperor's Children Legion of the Adeptus Astartes, 10th Company Captain Saul Tarvitz personified all that was good and noble about his Legion. He had the respect of the troops under his command, and was happy with his position within the Legion, requiring only the opportunity to bring honour to his Primarch Fulgrim and the Emperor of Mankind.[2a] He was not well loved by some of the more traditional members of the Legion's command staff, such as Lord Commander Eidolon.[2b]

History

In the 203rd year of the Great Crusade, Tarvitz was part of the force that landed on the world of One Forty Twenty, which would become known as Murder. The Emperor's Children had responded to a distress call sent by the Blood Angels, who had landed on the planet and been decimated by the Megarachnids who lived there. Tarvitz was part of Eidolon's force that landed on the planet and was nearly wiped out as well.[2a] Tarvitz managed to hold back the Megarachnids and destroy some of their structures, keeping them at bay until further reinforcements from the Luna Wolves could arrive.[2b]

The leader of the Luna Wolves spearhead was Captain Tarik Torgaddon of the 2nd Company. He and Tarvitz immediately bonded, and the two remained close friends. Tarvitz also became close with others of the Luna Wolves, finding them more like himself than most of his Battle-brothers in his own Legion.[2c]

The Horus Heresy

As the level of treachery within Horus and Fulgrim became apparent Tarvitz placed himself in the line of fire by willingly going to Isstvan III. There he and all suspected loyalist members would be betrayed by Horus. Horus ordered the bombardment of the planet, but Tarvitz, along with Garviel Loken and Tarik Torgaddon of the Luna Wolves, managed to turn the loyalist survivors into a cohesive fighting force. This "line officer" turned a planned slaughter into a full-scale battle, confounding the great Primarchs themselves. At the climax of the battle, Tarvitz fought Lucius in single combat after the swordsman had betrayed his own comrades. Tarvitz emerged as the victor in the duel, but Lucius managed to escape. When the traitors made their last assault upon the few remaining loyalists, Tarvitz fought to the last, but eventually fell in the bombardment of the planet, loyal to the very end.[4]

Images

  • Saul Tarvitz[8]

  • Saul Tarvitz Miniature[1]

Trivia

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The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

Conflicting sources

  • Tarvitz's rank as a captain of the Emperor's Children has been consistent throughout the series. However, depending on the book, the company which he is attached to differs. In Horus Rising, Tarvitz is only described as a captain[2d], with no company assigned. In Galaxy In Flames and Flight of the Eisenstein he is mentioned consistently as the First Captain of the Emperor's Children.[5][6] However, in Fulgrim that honour is assigned to Julius Kaesoron, with Tarvitz assigned to the 10th Company.[7]

Sources

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