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Drenn Redblade

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When the [[Imperium of Man|Imperial]] gas giant [[Theron]] was invaded by [[Ork]]s, eight packs of the Grimbloods were deployed to fight them. Drenn's pack was assigned to guard '''Platform Epsilon 9-17''', one of the many mobile lightning conductors suspended in Theron's atmosphere, from waves of greenskins that swarmed from a [[Rok]]. Also defending the Platform was a Deathwatch [[Kill-Team]] led by [[Caius Vorens]].{{Fn|2}}
The initial wave of Orks was easily repelled by the Platform's [[Servitor]]s, with only six greenskins actually landing on the platform itself. Drenn, eager for a fight, proceeded to kill all six of the xenos single-handedly. A second wave containing [[Stormboyz]] soon followed and was also purged by the conmbined defenders of Epsilon 9-17 with minor casualties. Vorens wished to rig the Platform with [[Melta bomb|melta-charges ]] and retreat before a third wave of Orks arrived, as he believed that, following the Stormboyz' failure, the Orks would send in attempt to damage the Platform and kill as many of the defenders as possible using [[Bommer]]s . Drenn protested, but was overruled by Svenbald.{{Fn|2}}  When the next wave of Orks attacked, Vorens's assessment of the greenskins' cunning was accurate - rather than landing on the Platform itself, the Orks instead attacked the grav-sphere engines keeping Epsilon 9-17 aloft. While waiting for extraction, the [[Space Marines]] attempted to repel the Orks, with Drenn leaping down to fight the Orks directly on the grav-spheres, resulting in him taking a round in the weak spot behind his knee plate and getting rebuked for his recklessness by Svenbald.{{Fn|2}}  Ultimately the damage to the grav-engines resulted in the Platform starting to lose altitude. The Space Marines proceeded to evacuate the Platform with the aid of [[Imperial Navy]] [[Valkyrie]]s and kill [[Valkyrie#Vendetta|Vendettas]], leaving the Platform's [[Magos]], [[Zarn]], behind to guide the falling station into the Ork's Rok and destroy it using an EMP generated by the stored electrical energy of the lightning.{{Fn|2}} When the Marines reached '''Platform Alpha 1-1''', Svenbald, finally losing his patience with Drenn, challenged him to a duel. Vorens, however, interceded and convinced Svenbald to have Drenn fight against him instead. In addition, the terms of the duel changed; if Vorens won, then Drenn would join the Deathwatch as many part of his Kill-Team to make up for the losses sustained defending Epsilon 9-17 and if Drenn won, then Svenbald would overlook his transgressions. In the resulting combat, Vorens was able to use his experience to defeat Drenn by attacking his damaged knee. Despite this victory, Caius stated that he saw great potential in Drenn despite his shortcomings, presenting him with a custom-made bolter. Humbled, and honoured by the defenders gift, Drenn willingly joined Vorens's kill-team, even managing to earn some respect from Svenbald as possiblea result.{{Fn|2}}
In [[M41]] {{PAGENAME}} took part in the purging of a [[Genestealer Cult]] on [[Ghosar Quintus]].{{Fn|1}}
==Wargear==
Drenn is equipped with two [[Close Combat Weapons|close-combat weapons]] - the [[Chainsword]] '''''Graam''''' and a [[Astartes Combat Knife|hook-tipped combat knife]] named '''''Fang'''''. Although he also carries For ranged weaponry, Drenn wields '''''Xenobane''''', a [[Bolt pistolBolter]], Drenn very much prefers personal, close-quarters combatgiven to him by Caius Vorens after their honour duel. In addition, he is trained in the use of a [[Jump pack]].{{Fn|2}}
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