Andreas Virolainen

Andreas Virolainen, a relatively obscure member of the Sky Reavers at the time of the Vanishing, would in time rise to become perhaps one of the greatest Reavers to have lived. He was no scientist, and no great swordsman, but he had a genius for grand strategy and pragmatism that the legion would sorely need in the post-Ruin galaxy.

History
Andreas was a recruit from Maaparatiisi late into the Great Crusade, and had not gained any rank by the time of the Vanishing. However, the loss of so many Astartes in the Warp during the darkening of the Astronomican left openings that needed filling, and Andreas was chosen for promotion. Andreas was a competent warrior but what recommended him for promotion was his actions during the defence against an Aeldari counter-attack, where his cool head and swift insight into the nearby weakness of the Reavers’ line thwarted a possible collapse. It was in a command position that Andreas would finally excel.

Personality
Andreas did not share his brothers’ obsession with speed or the air, enjoying them as well as any other but believing that some of his brothers have allowed this to cloud their judgement. He would become known for commanding battles from his command Thunderhawk or Storm Eagle rather than the agile fighters of many of his brothers, or from his command headquarters deep in the back lines. He is a cautious and methodical thinker, seeking to keep his legion from getting carried away by obsessions.

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