Overview
Tyberos, known as "The Red Wake," is the formidable Chapter Master of the Carcharodons Space Marines. Renowned for his immense size, brutal combat style, and unique wargear, Tyberos played a decisive role in the Badab War and commands both the Chapter and its elite 1st Company.
Leadership and Roles
- Tyberos serves as Chapter Master ("Shade Lord") and Company Master of the Carcharodons’ elite 1st Company, the "Red Brethren."
- He is also the master of the battle barge Nicor and leads Veterans across the Chapter as force multipliers and enforcers.
- He often leads his forces directly in battle, especially during significant campaigns like the Badab War.
Significance and Reputation
- His nickname “The Red Wake” reflects his imposing presence, size, and the trail of carnage left in battles.
- Tyberos' pronouncements are final; he is regarded as an immovable and silent authority among his brethren.
Badab War Involvement
- The Carcharodons, under Tyberos, entered the Badab War unexpectedly, causing concern for both Loyalist and Secessionist forces.
- Tyberos presented ancient documents verifying the Chapter’s legitimacy and cooperated with Imperial authorities.
- Despite concerns about their methods, his Chapter’s brutal effectiveness was instrumental in advancing the Loyalist cause.
- Tyberos personally led devastating assaults, earning a fearsome reputation for his combat prowess.
Appearance and Equipment
- Wears heavily modified Tactical Dreadnought Armour to accommodate his massive frame, adorned with ancient symbols and trophies.
- Never seen out of armour, his exposed face is ghastly, with corpse-white features and black eyes.
- Speaks in a soft, deadly whisper even among allies.
Wargear and Weaponry
- His armour is equipped with unique Lightning Claws, "Hunger" and "Slake," featuring power blades and mechanized chainblades made of adamantium.
- The origin of these weapons is tied to a legendary duel with a renegade Chapter Master, after which Tyberos claimed them as trophies.
- Additional equipment includes a Teleport Homer for battlefield mobility.
Legacy and Sources
- Tyberos’ actions and wargear are documented in several Imperial Armour volumes and Carcharodons-focused novels.
- His relationship with renegade forces like the Ashen Claws forms part of his Chapter’s ongoing history.