Mered Shaltak

Mered Shaltak is the Chief of Clan Vindonnus in the Fire Keepers Legion. Better known in his early years of command for his work on theoretical doctrine than its practical application, Shaltak was forced to prove himself when an Ork Waaagh! threatened the southern Imperium. Given command over dozens of planets along the warfront, his leadership and planning staved off disaster in several systems and helped to save millions of lives from the xenos advance. Tribe Vindonnus’ subsequent campaign against the subterranean Ork holdfasts of Lumilla III confirmed Shaltak’s position as one of the Legion’s finest commanders. In particular, he became known for the deftness with which he integrated outside forces into his tactics.

Wargear
Shaltak’s wargear is typical of a Fire Keepers Chief, and thus an expression of XII Legion forgework at its grandest. He is encased in the distinctive Corinthian pattern of Terminator armour designed by Niklaas, and bears a diamond-headed Obsailan power sword. Among the Legion and tribal heraldry are symbols of the Kohathite Guild, where Shaltak is known to have attained much of his knowledge in the arts of siege warfare. [[Category:M]]