The Legendary Arkhan Land: Uncovering the Secrets of the Mechanicum
Arkhan Land, a name synonymous with genius and innovation, was one of the most celebrated members of the Mechanicum during the Great Crusade. By the tender age of five, he had already demonstrated an uncanny ability to speak over 50 dialects, setting him on a path to become a renowned Tech-Priest. His expertise in navigating the treacherous catacombs and tech-vaults beneath Mars’ surface earned him great respect among his peers.
The First Expedition: Unveiling the Secrets of the Librarius Omnis
Land’s first expedition into the Librarius Omnis, a vast repository of ancient knowledge, proved to be a groundbreaking success. He recovered the blueprints for the iconic Land Raider-Pattern Main Battle Tank, as well as the designs for the Mars Universal Land Engine and the anti-gravitic plates used in the Land Speeder. These discoveries not only cemented his reputation but also drew the attention of the Emperor himself.
A Loyal Servant of the Emperor
During the tumultuous events of the Horus Heresy, Land remained steadfast in his loyalty to the Emperor, whom he revered as the Omnissiah. As the war raged on, he was evacuated from Mars by Sergeant Nicanor Tullus of the Imperial Fists, narrowly escaping the clutches of the Dark Mechanicum. Land’s expertise and knowledge of forbidden technologies made him a valuable asset to the Imperium, and he continued to serve the Emperor throughout the conflict.
The Second Expedition: A Descent into Madness
Land’s second expedition into the Librarius Omnis ended in tragedy. His vox diary, recovered centuries later, spoke of an unknown entity that stalked and killed his team members one by one. Theories abound as to the nature of this entity, ranging from a psychic presence to a sentient virus or mutant.
Legacy of a Genius
Despite his untimely disappearance, Arkhan Land’s legacy lives on within the Adeptus Mechanicus. His followers, known as the Landites, continue to research and develop the many STC variants of his work. The legendary Tech-Priest’s contributions to the Imperium remain unparalleled, inspiring generations of innovators and inventors to follow in his footsteps.
Publications and Sources
- “Worthy Notes and Treatises of Direct Relevance to Land’s Raider-Pattern Main Battle Tank: The Rebirth of an Ancient Miracle”
- Imperial Armour Volume Two – Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition
- Codex: Skitarii
- Master of Mankind
- Into Exile
- Bringer of Sorrow
- Echoes of Eternity
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