Huang Ju-Long

Both a legend & oddity amongst the taciturn sons of the XVIIth Legion, Captain, or Duizhu, to use the original Han title, Huang Ju-Long is a warrior renowned throughout the Legion Astartes for his skill-at-arms and prodigious roll of honour, while not tactically astute, his prowess in combat is such that he is seen as one of the best duellists in mounted combat. Though nominally a Captain, his poor relationship with the Jade General has meant that he is constantly under his supervision, even if his skill at arms has made him an invaluable asset to the Legion.

Personality
Unlike his brother-legionnaires Huang is known to be exceptionally battle-hungry, relishing in the brutal thrill of war and delights in leading Squadrons of Jetbikes in devastating strikes from the heavens, driving the enemy before them like the storied horsemen of yore. But it is the challenge of single combat that truly sets his blood afire, Huang's warrior pride burns fiercely, and he will never pass up a challenge, regardless of how inadvisable it might be.

However Captain Ju-Long's reputation is not all honours and accolades, as those who have had the dubious pleasure of being in his presence can often attest. Amongst a Legion known for the serenity and logical mindset of it's soldiers Huang is possessed of a fiery, almost arrogant demeanour, openly boastful and often expressing contempt for those he deems lacking in some form or another. While those who do meet his lofty expectations he treats with all respect befitting an equal, it is often only grudgingly so, and such individuals are often few and far between.

Huang's caustic demeanour is such that even the Jade General cannot stand his presence long, and were it not for his unrivalled tally of victories and mystifying habit of prevailing against impossible odds through sheer audacity Huang would surely have been stripped of his command, banished or both. Fortunately for the young Captain his skill and luck has held thus far and he continues to accumulate success and glory in equal measure.

Wargear

 * Artificer Armour
 * Sky Piercer
 * Red Hare - Huang's faithful steed, the Red Hare is modified Scimitar Jetbike armed with a nose-mounted Heavy Bolter and an Iron Halo.
 * Nain Crown - A beautifully crafted MK.IV helmet fashioned for Huang upon his ascension to the rank of Duizhu, the Nian Crown is fashioned in the likeness of the Leonine beasts of Han's mountainous regions and boasts a pair of magnificent Giant Rainbird feathers that trail behind Huang's head like wind-blown antennae.
 * Bolt pistol
 * Frag & Krak Grenades
 * Melta Bomb