Merek Grimaldus, the "Hero of Helsreach," is the reclusiarch of the Black Templars Space Marine Chapter. Grimaldus is also a noted veteran of the Third War for Armageddon. During the Battle for Hive Helsreach, Grimaldus led the defence of the Temple of the Emperor Ascendant, which had stood since Armageddon's colonisation. The battle became so ...

Jan 13, 2024 · For his first command as Reclusiarch, High Marshal Helbrecht charged Grimaldus to lead one of the three Black Templars Crusades that had been dispatched to Armageddon, specifically the Helsreach Crusade. Grimaldus led a hundred Black …

Apr 12, 2018 · Grimaldus, who is the Reclusiarch of the Black Templars, has been charged to defend Hive Helsreach from a massive Ork WAAAGH! on Armageddon during the third war for the planet. Just prior to this, the Orks have landed outside of the city in massive numbers, and are charging towards the city to slaughter everyone inside.

Nov 28, 2020 · Squad Grimaldus is a Reclusiam Command Squad of the Black Templars Chapter, led by Reclusiarch Merek Grimaldus during the Helsreach Crusade. By the end of the Crusade, Grimaldus was the squad's only survivor and he decided not to reform it. Members. Merek Grimaldus - Reclusiarch. Artarion; Bastilan; Cador; Nerovar; Priamus; Sources

Dec 13, 2018 · I finished Helsreach last night, and it has to be one of the best 40k novels I've read. I especially loved Grimaldus, and his last speech to the survivors of the siege was simply fantastic and perfectly demonstrates his character arc.

Feb 1, 2025 · Chaplain Grimaldus and a band of Black Templars are charged with the defence of Hive Helsreach from the xenos invaders in one of the many battlezones. But as the orks numbers grow and the Space Marines dwindle, Grimaldus faces …

Apr 14, 2018 · Grimaldus gives the following speech to the extremely recently armed dock workers, just before the Orks hit the shore, ready for a krumpin'. 'The Reclusiarch will speak?' 'Oh, yes. He is good at this. You will like it. It will happen soon, I am thinking.'

Oct 16, 2024 · Explore the legendary tale of Merek Grimaldus, the Hero of Helsreach and unyielding champion of the Black Templars. Discover his battles, faith, and enduring legacy in Warhammer 40k.

Grimaldus earned his title during the siege of Helsreach, when a millions-strong Ork horde fell upon the hive city. After months of intense fighting, the survivors fell back to the Temple of the Emperor Ascendent where they held the Orks at bay until the …

Jan 12, 2020 · Upon commencement of the Season of Fire, a natural occurrence on Armageddon, where wind whips the desert sands into a frenzy and violent storms wrack the skies, Grimaldus was given the title “Hero of Helsreach”, the greatest honor its inhabitants could grant.