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[[Image:Rafen.JPG|right|thumb|Brother-Sergeant Rafen of the Blood Angels]]
==History==
Rafen was born on [[Baal]], the son of a chieftain and brother of [[Arkio]]. The two brothers were both part of the [[Blood Angels]] trials to see if they would become [[Space Marines]]. After being challenged to a simple task by Sergeant [[Koris]], Rafen failed and desparingly proceeded to march into the desert, expecting to die for the loss. However, the [[Thunderhawk]] that bore Koris, Arkio and the other successful candidates was caught in a massive storm during its ascent, and crashed near Rafen's position. Rushing to their assistance, Rafen helped Koris defend against dangerous native wildlife. Having saved the Marine, Koris noted that due to losses from the crash, there was a spot amongst the candidates for Rafen after all<sup>1</sup>. Since becoming a Marine, Rafen has earned the rank of Brother -Sergeant of and commands his own squad. He played a prominent role in recent [[Blood Angel]] events, including the [[Sanguinius]]' supposed rebirth and the recent assault on the [[Blood Angels]]headquarters on [[Baal]]<sup>2</sup>.
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Blood Angels (Novel Series)|Blood Angels Omnibus]] by [[James Swallow]]
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Red Fury (Novel)|Red Fury]] by [[James Swallow]]
