Xavier

Chaplain Xavier was one of the most legendary Reclusiarchs (High Chaplains) of the Salamanders Space Marine Chapter, granted the honour of carrying one of the Chapter's most revered relics into battle, Vulkan's Sigil. Though long-deceased, Chaplain Xavier continues to inspire the Salamanders as they forge their way through the fires of war.

History
Chaplain Xavier was said to epitomise the Salamander ideal more completely than any other Space Marine in the long history of the proud Chapter. A great upholder of the Promethean Cult, he encouraged dedicated acts of endurance and belief, and it is said that he slew with his bare hands one of the ancient, monstrous salamanders native to his home world of Nocturne. Xavier could spur his battle brothers to great acts of fortitude and resilience, and it is said that when he led them, the Salamanders never fell back before an enemy. He was killed whilst leading a heroic counter-attack against the twisted members of a Dark Eldar raiding force that had ravaged numerous settlements across the jungle-world of Drykccna. Mortally wounded and pierced by countless blades, he fought on. stubbornly refusing to fall. Only once all his foes were vanquished, their bodies piled around him. did he let his grievous wounds overcome him. His body was returned to Nocturne by his brethren, and his name is spoken with reverence.