The Silent King, Szarekh, Roboute Guilliman, and Belisarius Cawl
Artist: Johan Grenier Source: Johan Grenier
The Silent King: Tragic Ruler of the Necrons
A Cursed Legacy
The Silent King, Szarekh, is the enigmatic ruler of the Necrons, burdened by immense intellect and regret. Seeking to free his people from mortality, he forged a pact with the C’tan, transforming the Necrontyr into immortal, soulless beings of living metal. Wracked with guilt, Szarekh turned on the C’tan, shattering them and enslaving their shards, but the damage to his people was irreparable.
A Quest for Redemption
After millennia of self-imposed exile, Szarekh has returned to awaken his legions. Now, he seeks to restore the Necron empire and atone for his ancient mistakes. As both a conqueror and philosopher, the Silent King leads his armies with precision, carrying the weight of his civilization’s cursed destiny.
Belisarius Cawl: Archmagos of Innovation
A Technological Visionary
Belisarius Cawl, the Archmagos Dominus of the Adeptus Mechanicus, is a towering figure of genius and controversy. For over ten millennia, he has driven technological advancements that have reshaped the Imperium, including the creation of the Primaris Space Marines. His defiance of Mechanicus dogma blurs the line between heresy and salvation, earning him both admiration and suspicion.
Humanity’s Controversial Ally
As an advisor to Roboute Guilliman, Cawl’s boundless intellect and ancient knowledge play a key role in preserving humanity. While his innovations offer hope, they challenge the rigid traditions of the Imperium, making him a symbol of both progress and peril.
Roboute Guilliman: The Avenging Son
A Paragon of Order
Roboute Guilliman, Primarch of the Ultramarines, embodies discipline, strategy, and duty. He built Ultramar, a realm of order and prosperity, and his Codex Astartes became the cornerstone of Space Marine warfare after the Horus Heresy.
A Leader Reborn
Resurrected in the Imperium’s darkest hour, Guilliman now leads humanity as its Lord Commander. His vision shines as a beacon against overwhelming threats, but his greatest challenge lies within—a decayed, theocratic Imperium far from his father’s dream of unity.
