Lemartes, Guardian of the Lost

When Astorath's axe came down on Lemartes' neck, he did something no other victim of the Black Rage had ever done: he begged for his life, so that he could continue to serve his Chapter and the Emperor. This remarkable lucidity, despite the fury of the Black Rage, made Lemartes the ideal candidate to lead Death Company into battle. He managed to channel their bloodthirsty frenzy into an almost strategic force, ensuring that their lives were sacrificed in the most effective way possible.