Igorek Yanovich Karzhov

"In Times Of Conflict You Shall Fight" "In Times Of Peace You Shall Stand Guard" "For There Is But War With The Pain It Brings" "And Only In Death Does Your Duty End"

Origins
When he was very young as his father mortally wounded his mother and was then killed by his mentor. He was born shortly before her death. The mentor took him to be raised by his aunt and uncle, he lived with them until he was 14. At 14 his uncle and aunt were killed by the forces of the Ethnarch of the Caucasus Wastes. Taken into slavery by him where he learned to treat wounds through experience and the help of an older slave. Saved by the legions when they fought to tear down the Ethnarch's kingdom. In awe of these splendid warriors he aspired to join their ranks becoming part of the XVI legion and entering into the Apothecarion.

Current Events
The XVIth Legion readies itself for a mass assault against the Gene Cultists of Terra's Moon. Their first test as a legion a time for tempering and the forging of their own identity.