Al'rahem

Captain Al'rahem of Tallarn, is a company commander of the 3rd Tallarn Regiment, or Tallarn Desert Tigers as it is more commonly known. This esteemed regiment has a long and honoured history.

History
Al'rahem is an able commanding officer of the 3rd Tallarn Regiment, but entrusts the duties of company command to his subordinates as he likes to lead from the front, charging into the fray with the most daring and vital elements at his disposal. Captain Al'rahem has a natural affinity for tactical command, never faltering in the heat of combat. His calm demeanor and use of initiative is the envy of many an aspiring general. Stalking his prey from afar before awaiting the most opportune moment to strike, Al'rahem leads his warriors in well-planned attacks. The Tallarn commander doesn't employ the standard tactics of charging the enemy head-on employed by his contemporaries, instead he chooses to employ cunning and patience. Using guerrilla warfare, the Desert Tigers use hit-and-run tactics - testing and probing their enemies' defenses before committing themselves to the fight. When the Desert Tigers strike, they do so suddenly, then melt away once more before their foes can retaliate. They then await for the next opportunity to strike. Al'rahem's forces have vanquished many a foe that were many times their number in this way.

Captain Al'rahem employed these tried and true methods against the elusive Eldar during the Battle for the Ruins of Esko's Moon, fighting a protracted guerrilla war that utilised this hit-and-run style of warfare. The Tallarn commander and a hand-picked platoon of his Desert Tigers trekked half-way across the moon's equatorial continent to strike at the ruin's lightly defended and supposedly unapproachable southern pass. Carefully constructing a crossfire for their erstwhile foes, Al'rahem himself claimed the head of Autarch Kaliell after springing his deadly trap.

Tallarn Desert Tigers
The Tallarn Desert Tigers fought alongside the 4th and 5th Tallarn Regiments in the Macharian Crusade from 392-399.M41. This famous seven year crusade was led by Lord Commander Solar Macharius. This regiment was subsequently destroyed fighting for Warmaster Solon during the Macharian Heresy (in ca. Early-400's.M41), during the subsequent civil war which erupted between the seven Imperial Guard Group Generals after the death of Lord Commander Macharius. The Tallarn Desert Tigers earned their nickname on the planet Kallastin where his regiment fought a hard and successful war against human mutant rebels, receiving a commendaiton from the Inquisition for its part in the conflict.

There exists scattered tales of another gifted Tallarn commander who marched across the battlefield at the behest of fabled Macharius. During the Macharian Crusade, it was this Tallarn commander whom led a company of Desert Tigers to the newly discovered desert world of Thoth. This world was not unlike the desert planet of Tallarn, and so it was only natural for the Desert Tigers to be chosen from amongst the regiments to take part in the invasion. If legends are believed, this commander purged the Daemon-infest world with but a single company of Tallarn Desert Raiders, supported by the native tribesman who united under Al'rahem's leadership. Some believe that Al'rahem was named after this man, whilst others argue that he is the descendant of this Imperial Guard hero. There are even those who insist that Al'rahem and the legendary Tallarn commander are one and the same man. This is a possibility, as Warpstorms and dimensional cascades have been known to distort and twist the passage of time. But no one knows for sure.

Personality
Captain Al'rahem is a natural leader and gifted linguist. He has the innate abilities to instill respect and confidence using his charismatic charm and quick intellect. He has even been able to do this when fighting alongside other Imperial Guard regiments allied with the Desert Tigers. Even those as fastidious as the Catachan Jungle Fighters, who are known for their distrust and scorn of off-worlders, have high regards for Al'rahem.

Equipment
Al'rahem is known to carry a magnificent Power Sword known as the Claw of the Desert Tiger whose curved blade was crafted into the shape of a scimitar. It was crafted by master artisans and encrusted with the emblems of the desert. Its appearance has raised this weapon to legendary status, so that in the hands of Al'rahem it is regarded with awe by his friends, and with fear by his foes. He also carries a master crafted Plasma Pistol which is equipped with a targeter.