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==Imperial Guard Codex 2nd EditionAl'rahem (Macharian Crusade)==The first '''Al'rahem''' was a [[Captain]] of the [[Tallarn Desert Raiders]] 3rd regiment, (commonly known as the "Desert Tigers". He ), which fought during in the [[Macharian Crusade]] alongside the 4th and 5th Tallarn regiments. During the campaign, the first human planet to be discovered was called [[Thoth]]. It had evolved isolated from the [[Imperium]] and without the guiding knowledge and light of the [[Emperor]]. The majority of the inhabitants had developed dangerous psychic powers and had started worshipping the [[Gods of Chaos|dark powers]] of [[Chaos]]. As Thoth was a desert world, it was natural that the Desert Tigers should be among the regiments chosen to take part in the invasion.
During the landings, Al'rahem's landing craft malfunctioned and crash-landed in the deep deserts. They were rescued by a native tribe of people known as the N'go. Without the N'go, even Al'rahem's knowledge of survival in the desert would have failed him. The N'go were curious about the Imperium in all its aspects, although their language was unintelligible to the troops. A natural linguist, Al'rahem learned their language and much more about the N'go tribes of the deep desert. He learned that the war on Thoth was faring badly for the Imperial forces, and that the "witches" as the tribesmen called the other inhabitants, had called upon [[daemon]]ic forces to fight the Imperium. The more Al'rahem talked to the tribesmen the more he learned of their own struggle against the people of Thoth and their evil sorcery.
Under Al'rahem and his remaining band of Desert Tigers, the N'go fought a hit-and-run war against the Thoth, appearing suddenly from the deep desert to loot and destroy before returning to their secret bases. After the war was finally won, Al'rahem returned to his regiment. His fame had spread far and wide throughout the army as had the stories of the heroic N'go tribes. After the armies passed on , the [[Inquisition]] declared the world ''Amundi Heretica''. The N'go were evacuated along with genetic samples of most of the plants and animals whilst the world was cleansed with viral bombs. Later, the desert tribes were returned after swearing oaths of loyalty to the Emperor, and to this day Thoth is ruled by the Lords Al'rahem, the descendants of Al'rahem.<sup>1</sup>
==Imperial Guard Codex 5th EditionAl'rahem (2nd)==[[File:IG5EAl'rahem.jpg|left|thumb|200px|'''Captain Al'rahem'''<sup>12a</sup>]]'''Captain Al'rahem''' is the commanding officer of a [[Imperial Guard Company|company]] commander in the '''Tallarn 3rd 'Desert Tigers'''' and leads from the front, leaving but he delegates most of the complicated elements of command logistical responsibilities to a subordinate. Al'rahem excels at tactical commanda suboordinate, able preferring to handle the heat when the bullets start flying. His tactics are those of long preparation and recon, laying traps and lightning strike attacks before retreating. His manner, bearing and skill with words gives him the ability to lift the spirits of any man and have them follow him to hell and back, including even the xenophobic [[Catachans]].lead his men in combat personally<sup>12a</sup>.
During the '''Battle for the Ruins of Esko's Moon''', Al'rahem and his forces faced off against the [[Eldar]] who were using similar hit and run tactics. Al'rahem, however, won over the Eldar by creating an exacting crossfire with a platoon of his men after trekking halfway across the moon to the ruins and striking through the lightly defended southern pass in, which the Eldar had believed was unapprochable. Al'rahem claimed the head of the Eldar [[Autarch]] '''Kaliell''', breaking the deadlock between the two sides.<sup>2a</sup> === Wargear ===In combat Al'rahem carries a [[Plasma pistol]] and the [[Claw of the Desert Tigers]], a [[master crafted]] [[power sword]]<sup>2a</sup>. === Relationship ===The relationship between the two Al'rahems is unclear. One legend states that the latter Al'rahem is named after this commander whilst other legends state the first, others that he is his the earlier Al'rahem's descendant. Some even claim that they are one and the same, with which is not impossible when [[warp storm]]s and dimensional cascades can distort the normal passage of time dilating effects <sup>2a</sup>. == Miniature ==[[Image:Alrahem.jpg|thumb|center|'''Captain Al'rahem''' of the warp making this a plausible story.[[Tallarn Desert Raiders]]<sup>12b</sup>]]
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>[[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th 2nd Edition)]]*<sup>2</sup>[[Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd 5th Edition)]]:**a: p. 64**b: p. 82
*[http://uk.games-workshop.com/imperialguard/tallarn-alrahem/1/ Current Stats for Al'rahem]
