Valerian

*Shield-Captain Valerian is a renowned Adeptus Custodes warrior and a central epic hero in Warhammer 40,000 lore. Known for his pivotal role in defending Holy Terra during the Thirteenth Black Crusade, he notably champions the progressive ideal of taking the fight against Chaos beyond the confines of the Throneworld.Lore & BackgroundValerian is a Shield-Captain within the Palaiologian Chamber of the Hykanatoi. Despite being a peak Adeptus Custodes warrior, he inwardly views himself as a scholar and philosopher compared to some of his more zealous or aggressive brothers.Hero of Lion's Gate: During the Second Battle of Terra, his valor earned him immense recognition after pushing back the forces of Khorne.Partnership with Aleya: He frequently allies with Knight-Centura Tanau Aleya of the Sisters of Silence. Together, they defied traditional Imperial boundaries to hunt down Chaos threats, most notably thwarting the Black Legion's attempt to isolate Terra on the world of Vorlese.Guilliman's Confidence: After the Vorlese campaign, Valerian was personally summoned by the Primarch Roboute Guilliman to be thanked, a distinction that caused some political friction among traditionalist members of the Custodes. (Be anyone you wish)*