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Protector [[Phocon Xal]] is Talin Sherax's devoted lifeward. He is a [[Skitarii]] who's function is to guard Sherax{{Fn|2d}} and by extension her collegues. The role of lifeward affords the Skittarii access to Sherax's [[Noosphere|Noospheric]] communion shared between herself and her close colleagues, even if her takes no part in the dialogue held. Xal was adopted as the explorator superior's lifeward 52 Martian years prior to their expedition into the Space Hulk, ''Misery's Daughter''.{{Fn|2h}}
Explorator Sherax had little patience for the constant squabbles of her peers. Her distaste for politics – and, she had to admit, her lack of skill in that arena – had been a significant factor in her decision to join the Explorator order. Out among the stars, there were fewer opportunities to run afoul of another magos’ ambitions and agendas.{{Fn|2e}}
Sherax's self-imposed isolation began long before the fall of her home world and had led to a reputation for haughty indifference that had undoubtedly harmed her standing within the hierarchy of Gryphonnen magi. She had few bonds of fellowship or commonality, even with the fraternity of explorators. Many junior adepts had left the ''Peregrinus'' after only a decade or two of service, requesting reassignment to other vessels that might present them with greater opportunities to earn the attention of their superiors.{{Fn|2e}}
===The Fall of Gryphonne IV===
*{{Endn|1}}: [https://archive.ph/gPVmU Warhammer Community: Upcoming for Black Library – Broken Heroes, Destroyed Forge Worlds, and Possessed Space Marines] ''(Saved archive page, dated 24 July 2024, last accessed 24 July 2024)''
*2: [[Dominion Genesis (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|2a}}: ''Gryphonne IV'', Chapter One**{{Endn|2b}}: ''Gryphonne IV'', Chapter Two**{{Endn|2c}}: ''Gryphonne IV'', Chapter Five**{{Endn|2d}}: ''Gryphonne IV'', Chapter Six**{{Endn|2e}}: ''Tolkhan'', Chapter One**{{Endn|2f}}: ''Tolkhan'', Chapter Two**{{Endn|2g}}: ''Misery's Daughter'', Chapter One**{{Endn|2h}}: ''Misery's Daughter'', Chapter Two
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Dominion Genesis (Novel)]] - Cover art
