De Carton Wiart
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De Carton Wiart is the 4th of the Emperors sons, and Primarch of the Theovan Guard
Character
The Primarch of the Fourth Legion is an eccentric strategic genius.
During his conquest of Stonwool, he was shot in the face, head, stomach, ankle, leg, hip, and ear; survived a direct hit from an artillery round; broke free from imprisonment and ate one of his interrogators; and tore off his own fingers when a medic refused to amputate them. Describing his experiences in the Stonwoolian wars, he wrote, "Frankly I had enjoyed the war."
Biography
Born to war, raised during a millenia long planetary-wide pre-atomic age war between nation states. Found by a warrior from a small tribe on a backward continent; he was quickly recognised for his potential as a warrior, given his prodigal size and intellect. During his early years his people were insignificant, managing to avoid the majority of the conflict. Being underdeveloped and lacking the technology of its rivals - it was defeated by a neighbouring imperialistic foe.
They adopted a guerrilla campaign, wrecking havoc amongst their enemies - but suffering much in return as the larger nation utilised draconian punishments against the civilian population. It was at this time that De Carton Wiart's focus swung from becoming the ultimate warrior to that of defeating his enemies. He recognised that in order to defeat them, he would have to reform his people's mindset and become the leader they were so desperately seeking.
His enemy were a force of considerable strength, an empire spanning a third of the planet, with weapons far surpassing that of the Stonwoolians. Recognising the weaknesses of his people; they were warriors of a far better pedigree but lacked the necessary discipline and logistics to surpass a technologically superior enemy. The people were not geared for a war, a total war that would see them free or annihilated. He set about arming every man, woman and child.
Within a year of taking leadership of his people he had formed the entire populace into a military machine. Bringing them to bear on the imperial yoke of his enemy, a deciding battle in which De Carton Wiart stood at the fore of his people.
He was successful, destroying an Army far technologically superior. Merciless in their subsequent cleansing of their enemy from their ancestral lands. Taking over the factories and arming themselves with the vanquished foes weaponry. Advancing with almost immediate affect into a post-industrial society, his previous reforms came to full fruition; mission command allowed the various arms of the newly formed military to conquer their continental neighbours rapidly over the coming years. The political will for total war emanating from the harsh past of their history and De Carton Wiart's personality, coupled with his seemingly endless ability to keep his warrior people on a permanent combat effectiveness surpassing their adversaries. The Stonwoolian people soon found themselves in control of their continent having defeated all who opposed them.
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Appearance
With his black eyepatch and empty sleeve, De Carton Wiart looked like an elegant pirate, and became a figure of legend.
Wargear
Pipe, cane and an uncanny ability to predict his enemy's strategy.
Primarch Attributes
- Strategic Planning = Good
- Martial Prowess = Average
- Statecraft = Average
- Psychic Potential = Average
- Lords of Terra Influence = Average
- Imperial Army Influence = Good
- Mechanicus Influence = Average
