Lu Jin

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Lu Jin 1 16 109
Alias	Breaker of Armies 87 Titan Butcher 87 Lord of the Fierce Angels 109 Lord of Valor 77 110 135 Lord of Retribution 34 Battleship Killer 137
Ancestral Name	Lu Wu 107 108
Affiliation	Fierce Angels Chapter (Chapter Master) 47 55 60 Chaos Alliance (leader) 115 Imperial Navy (former, as slave) 60
Relatives	Emagran (adopted daughter) 126 166 215 Lu Wu (ancestor) 107 108
Mentor	Ninos (Fierce Angels Chapter Master) 16 19 55
Notable Deeds	Killed a heretical Astartes 1 Rescued Fierce Angels from Cunning Hounds clan 16 Defeated Khorne 19 Killed Chapter Masters of Minotaur and Great White Shark 47 Single-handedly annihilated Chaos Titan Legions 87 Banished Daemon Primarchs 87 Fought eight Greater Daemons at Lion Gate 110 Disrupted Palace of Thorns 150 Killed Sera 166 Defeated multiple Ork Warlords 173 214 Killed the leaders of rival Adeptus Mechanicus and Adepta Sororitas factions on Alert Star 188
Physical Traits	Around 2.3 meters tall 10 Cannot close one eye while keeping the other open (affects aiming) 6 Possesses exceptional physical resilience even when his Terminator armor is destroyed 214
Equipment	Terminator armor (Saturnine pattern) 55 Battle axe 55 Warhammer 55 Greatsword 113 118 Light armor lining beneath his Saturnine Terminator armor 214
Beliefs	Values independence and self-identity 5 7 Refuses to submit to Chaos 7 19 Fights for humanity but not necessarily the Imperium 108 Believes in repaying kindness and fulfilling duties 7 Believes in protecting those he cares about 157 166 Rejects ascension to godhood and seeks to prevent it 171 210
Unique Abilities	Gains strength and replenishes stamina by killing 1 Psionic power 6 Precognition 111 Immune to Chaos corruption (due to gene-seed) 107 Can move in sudden flashes over great distances 177 210 217 Can manifest a colossal crimson greatsword through psionic or conceptual power 151 214
Notable Relationships	Carly (mortal servant) 5 7 60 116 Kao (Fierce Angels member) 60 116 124 Inquisitor Bena (acquaintance, past grievances) 4 60 Achalo (Adeptus Custodes, ally) 111 116 Kataris (Adeptus Custodes, ally) 109 110 Lion El'Jonson (Primarch, ally) 150 166 171 Guilliman (Primarch, acquaintance) 108 116 215 Lyleth (Dark Eldar Death Cult member, temporary ally) 171 173 202 Emagran (adopted daughter) 166 215 Manros (Chief Librarian and subordinate) 123 204
Iconography	Portrait (initial version circulated on Ragefang, then Manros, then Terra) 109 Portrait (second version, from Manros) 109 Portrait (third version, "Lord of Valor") 109 Portraits inspire courage, calm spirits, ward off evil, and frighten Chaos followers 110

Physical Description

Lu Jin is described as a muscular slave with impressive strength and size 1. He is capable of rapid healing from injuries 81. His eyes are unique in that he cannot close one while keeping the other open; both must be closed or both open, which makes aiming difficult 6. When viewed through a soul projection, Lu Jin appears as a mortal body 103.

Specific details about his appearance and equipment include:

• He is 2.5 meters tall 128.
• He is often seen carrying a heavy hammer and a heavy axe 2 5 24 66.
• He wears Terminator armor 34 87. This armor has a circular neck guard in the center of his heavy shoulder pauldrons 107.
• His armor is described as wine-red 7.
• His armor has a symbol of a red heart with a blood drop beside it on the shoulder pauldron, identifying him with the Fierce Angels 58.
• He wears a cloak 108. This cloak and his Power Armor can shimmer with light and appear to grow, as if being sewn with adamantium threads by unseen individuals 74.
• A portrait of Lu Jin, without armor, was drawn by a crew member of the Ragefang to ward off evil 109. This initial portrait became popular and was even worn on a breastplate by a mortal leader 109. Later versions of his portrait, such as the "Lord of Valor" version, depict him with armor 48 73.
• He has a mechanical arm on his right shoulder that holds a scepter, a relic of the Fierce Angels 48. This mechanical arm was a gift from Little Damian 2.
• He carries a two-meter-tall greatsword in a groove on the back of his Terminator armor 113.
• After the events in the Heart Eater Domain, he wears an additional layer of light armor beneath his Saturnine Terminator armor 214. This lining enabled him to survive a WAAAGH-energy siege-cannon blast that destroyed the outer armor 214.

Background

Lu Jin's early life began as a slave on a battleship, where he was introduced as a muscular individual with a mysterious past and unique abilities 1. He had transmigrated to this universe and found himself in this body 1. Initially, his plan was to escape the ship at its next docking, which led him to avoid forming deep relationships with others 1 13. Despite this, he showed kindness and empathy towards fellow slaves, particularly Darian's family, who in turn expressed gratitude for his past help 1. Lu Jin learned that he gained strength and replenished stamina by killing 1. He also discovered a unique physical trait: he could not close one eye while keeping the other open, making aiming with firearms difficult 6.

His life as a slave was marked by hardship, including a constant fear of not being full 1. He witnessed the brutal treatment of slaves, such as the beating of Little Damian, a mute boy who had made a mechanical device for Lu Jin as a gift 1 2. Lu Jin intervened to protect Little Damian, taking the punishment himself 1 2. This act of defiance led to a confrontation with the officer Omi, whom Lu Jin killed along with the guards after Little Damian died 2 3. He then fought his way out, killing thirteen people 3.

After escaping, Lu Jin was confronted by Inquisitor Bena, who spared the other slaves in exchange for his cooperation 3. Bena later considered him "ritual material" due to his physique and personality 4. Lu Jin was denied food but secretly fed by other slaves, and he began to visualize and quantify his power 4. He also learned about his ancestor, Lu Wu, a general saved by the Emperor tens of thousands of years ago in Central Asia, hinting at a deeper connection to the Imperium 107 108. Lu Jin's experiences led him to believe that he had transmigrated from tens of thousands of years ago, rather than from another place 107.

Character Development

Emergence of a Protector

Lu Jin's character is initially defined by his protective instincts and a strong sense of loyalty, particularly evident in his relationship with Little Damian. He willingly endures punishment meant for the boy, showcasing a deep-seated compassion 2. This protective nature is further highlighted when he avenges Little Damian's death by fighting fiercely against Omi and the guards 2. His early experiences as a slave, where he secretly received food from others, instilled in him a vow to "remember the kindness of everyone" 1. This foundational trait of loyalty and a desire to repay kindness becomes a guiding principle for his actions throughout his journey 7.

Defiance and Self-Identity

From his initial augmentation, Lu Jin demonstrates a fierce determination to maintain his self-identity, choosing death over becoming a slave to Chaos or losing himself to the process 7. This resolve is tested and strengthened during his encounter with Khorne, where he refuses to submit, valuing his free will above all else 19. He resists manipulation, as seen in his interactions with Inquisitor Bena, who initially views him as "ritual material" 4. Lu Jin's defiance extends to challenging established norms and laws, particularly when they are unjust, such as the ship's collective punishment system 4.

This defiance later extends to his own potential divinity. Though widespread spiritual reliance upon him appears connected to a prospective apotheosis, Lu Jin rejects the idea that he desires godhood and remains determined to avoid the path arranged for him by the Changer of Ways 171 210.

Growth in Strength and Confidence

Lu Jin undergoes significant physical and conceptual enhancements. After killing Daemons, his strength increases to "31" times the base strength of a Space Marine 19. He becomes more confident in his abilities, successfully rescuing the Fierce Angels and defeating a Chaos Space Marine clan leader 16. This growing power allows him to act as a "one-man army," capable of annihilating Chaos Titan Legions and inspiring Imperial forces 87. He also develops strategic thinking, considering retreat plans and FTL capabilities, and shows a willingness to learn from figures like Lion 150.

Later conflicts demonstrate that Lu Jin's physical power has exceeded even extraordinary conventional benchmarks. He can rapidly traverse a battlefield in a flash, destroy Ork Warlords, and survive the destruction of his Saturnine Terminator armor before killing the attacker in a single strike 177 210 214 217.

Evolution into a Symbol of Hope

Lu Jin's actions and presence transform him into a powerful symbol for various groups. For the rebels and slaves on Manros, he becomes a figure of hope and retribution, fulfilling prophecies and inspiring a rebellion against oppressive forces 34 31. His image, particularly the "initial version" drawn by a crew member, is used by mortals to ward off evil and bring peace 109. This symbolic significance extends to Imperial forces, who bestow upon him nicknames like "Breaker of Armies" and "Titan Butcher" due to his impact on the battlefield 87.

On Terra, Kallin's militia identify him as the Lord of Valor and credit his portrait with giving them courage to defend civilians 110. On Vara, descendants of civilians he saved on Cadia organize themselves around his ideals and image 174. Lu Jin dislikes being treated as a god, but he recognizes the emotional importance that his image holds for those he protects 135.

Demonral Complexity and Compassion

Despite his immense power and ferocity in battle, Lu Jin retains a compassionate side. He saves civilians from Chaos forces, demonstrating humanity amidst brutal conflict 87. He shows mercy towards Inquisitor Bena despite their past grievances, focusing instead on developing his Chapter and eliminating enemies within both factions 60. His desire to protect Emagran drives his actions, revealing a softer aspect of his character 166. However, he also grapples with the moral implications of his power, as seen in his internal conflict regarding the use of force and the consequences of his actions 157.

His mercy is not extended to leaders whose struggles inflict mass civilian suffering. At Alert Star, after learning that conflict between the Adeptus Mechanicus and Adepta Sororitas had caused four hundred million collateral deaths, he killed the factions' leaders and a Titan Legions prefect to end the crisis 188.

Strategic Thinker and Leader

Lu Jin evolves from a defiant individual to a strategic leader. He recognizes the importance of diversifying recruitment methods for the Fierce Angels and shows curiosity and respect for scientific advancements, such as those demonstrated by Caul 124. He is capable of discussing complex matters with trusted advisors like Kao 61. His leadership is evident when he guides Chapter Masters to the Imperial Palace and deals with Chaos threats 107. He also demonstrates adaptability, adjusting his plans based on new information 150.

During the Alert Star campaign, Lu Jin entrusts Lion with void-war command while preparing a decapitation mission at Saint's Port 202. He also proposes that nearby Space Marine Chapters replace Alert Star's failed ruling class and govern the world directly after its corrupt leaders are removed 188.

Questioning Fate and Purpose

Lu Jin grapples with the concept of fate and his own destiny. He realizes the futility of trying to control his own path and the inevitability of being manipulated by circumstances or others 54. He learns about his potential connection to the Emperor and an alternate-universe counterpart of his ancestor, which leads him to question his origins and purpose 107 108. Despite these revelations, he maintains his resolve to fight for humanity, though not necessarily to submit to the Imperium 108.

The revelation that he may ascend alongside a godhead intensifies this conflict. Lu Jin understands that ascension would require losing his physical body and merging with this godhead, and he chooses to resist this outcome despite the prophecies and schemes surrounding him 171.

Abilities

Strength Augmentation

Lu Jin possesses a unique ability to gain strength, stamina, and wound recovery by killing opponents 4 12 18 66. This power is peculiar, as it does not have a quantifiable aspect in reality, but Lu Jin visualizes and quantifies it for his own understanding 4 45.

• Applications:
  • Rapid Healing: Wounds heal at a visible rate, and expended stamina is rapidly replenished after killing an opponent 12 18 106.
  • Increased Physical Prowess: Killing enemies, particularly Space Marines and Daemons, significantly increases his strength, agility, and overall combat power 4 19 45 66. For instance, after killing many Space Marines and Orks, his strength was estimated at 45 times that of a mortal, and after killing Daemons, it reached 31 times the base strength of a Space Marine 19 45.
  • Sustained Combat: As long as there are corpses around him, he can fight endlessly 18.
  • Adaptable Enhancement: Killing Greenskins primarily increases brute strength, while killing Space Marines enhances agility 45. Killing Bloodletters provides enhancement, though less than killing mortals, possibly due to their incorporeal nature 19.
• Limitations:
  • Non-quantifiable in Reality: The ability lacks a real-world quantifiable aspect, making Lu Jin's self-devised system a personal reference 4 45.
  • Not Warp-related: His strength is not sensitive to Warp-related influences and is not a blessing from Chaos 19.
  • Depletion: This vitality, which replenishes everything, can be depleted, leading to death if he cannot kill anyone in the process 73.

Resilience and Endurance

Lu Jin demonstrates immense resilience and endurance, capable of withstanding severe injuries and continuing to fight.

• Applications:
  • Rapid Recovery: He can recover from being impaled by multiple swords and continue fighting 18.
  • Rebirth: If someone nearby dies, he can be reborn after his own death 7.
  • Resistance to Soulless: He does not degenerate under the influence of a Soulless 19.
  • Physical Toughness: His body is described as being like "refined gold," supplying immense power 73.
  • Survival Beyond Armor Loss: A WAAAGH-energy siege cannon annihilates his Saturnine Terminator armor, but his flesh survives due to the armor's protection and an additional light armor lining, allowing him to immediately kill the attacking Warlord 214.

Combat Prowess

Lu Jin is an exceptionally skilled and ferocious combatant, earning him titles like "Breaker of Armies" and "Titan Butcher" 87.

• Applications:
  • One-Man Army: He can single-handedly annihilate Chaos Titan Legions, clear Chaos-occupied cities, and defeat multiple powerful foes, including Daemon Engines, Chaos Space Marines, Daemons, and Titans 87.
  • Strategic Fighting: He adapts his combat strategy based on opponents' strengths and weaknesses 45.
  • Weapon Mastery: He is proficient with heavy weapons like battle axes and warhammers, swinging them with incredible speed and force 18 23 106. His greatsword also exhibits unusual properties 118.
  • Inspiring Presence: His actions inspire Imperial forces and boost morale 87.
  • Exceptional Speed: He can move with lightning speed, streaking towards enemies 106.
  • Warlord Slaying: He can defeat Ork Warlords in direct combat, including opponents whose size, WAAAGH energy, and weaponry would normally be fatal to Astartes and Custodes 143 173 214.
  • Flash Movement: He can abruptly cross distances of roughly one hundred meters and appear behind opponents before they can react 177 210 217.

Psionic Abilities

While Lu Jin's psionic talent is quantified as 0, he demonstrates some psionic capabilities and resistance 124.

• Applications:
  • Battlefield Containment: He can create a blue dome to contain fighting 66.
  • Soul Projection: Magnus observes Lu Jin's soul projection, which appears as a mortal body in the Warp, with a giant crimson eye (Khorne's attention) staring at him 103. This projection reveals his experiences, personality, and preferences 103.
  • Willpower and Imagination: In mental realms like the Warp, his willpower and imagination hold significant power, allowing him to perform feats beyond his physical capabilities in the real universe 91.
  • Psionic Resistance: His psionic resistance is quantified at 211, significantly higher than a Space Marine's 3 and even a Primarch's 80 124.
  • Psionic Use: He has used psionics, though he doesn't always acknowledge it 118. He also recognizes the usefulness of psionics 10.
  • Greatsword Manifestation: He can manifest an immense crimson greatsword, which has disabled an Obelisk and crushed an Ork Warlord along with surrounding Greenskins 151 214.
• Limitations:
  • Low Psionic Talent: His psionic talent is quantified as 0 124.

Strategic Thinking

Lu Jin demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in various combat situations.

• Applications:
  • Outmaneuvering Opponents: He can outwit and outmaneuver foes, such as the Red Corsair Space Marine 10.
  • Battlefield Awareness: He can quickly assess situations and devise plans, such as luring Magnus to a specific location for orbital bombardment 103.
  • Adaptability: He adapts his plans based on new information, showing flexibility in changing circumstances 150.
  • Delegation: He recognizes Lion's superior strategic command capabilities in void warfare and entrusts him with command while undertaking a separate decapitation mission 202.
  • Political Intervention: He is prepared to eliminate failed authorities and replace them with a Space Marine alliance when civilian governance collapses into catastrophic factional conflict 188.

Physical Peculiarities

Lu Jin has certain physical characteristics that affect his abilities.

• Eye Condition: He cannot close one eye while keeping the other open, making aiming with firearms difficult 6.
• Height and Physique: After his resurrection, his height increased to 2.2 meters, and his physique became more robust 7.

Power Progression

Milestone	Description	Impact
Initial Power Quantification	Lu Jin begins to quantify his strength, assigning a mortal's strength as 1 and a Space Marine's as 10. He notes that killing an opponent grants him a portion of their strength and can heal his wounds and stamina 4 45.	Establishes a personal system for understanding and tracking his growth, even if it's a conceptual visualization 4 45.
First Space Marine Kill	Lu Jin kills a heavily wounded heretical Astartes, discovering his unique trait of gaining strength and replenishing stamina from kills 1.	Confirms his ability to absorb strength and heal, marking the beginning of his power progression 1.
Resurrection Ability	Lu Jin discovers he can be reborn after death if someone nearby dies, and his physical attributes, such as height and robustness, increase 7.	Reveals a powerful regenerative and growth aspect to his abilities, allowing him to survive otherwise fatal encounters 7.
"Mighty as an Angel"	After continuous slaughter of Greenskins, Lu Jin's strength is described as "Mighty as an angel" 10.	Indicates a significant increase in raw power, making him formidable even without advanced equipment 10.
Enhanced but Not Augmented	Lu Jin becomes stronger and more confident, successfully rescuing the Fierce Angels and defeating a Chaos Space Marine clan leader 16.	Demonstrates a substantial increase in combat prowess and effectiveness against powerful foes 16.
Strength 31	After fighting Daemons and refusing Khorne's offer, Lu Jin's strength is quantified as "31," more than three times the base strength of a Space Marine 19.	Shows a rapid and significant increase in power, placing him far beyond the capabilities of a standard Space Marine 19.
Defeating Terminator Armor	Lu Jin finds that Terminator armor's strength and defense are not significantly enhanced for him, allowing him to easily defeat opponents in such armor 23.	Highlights his growing power, making even heavily armored foes less of a challenge 23.
Strength 45	Lu Jin's strength reaches 45 after eliminating many Space Marines and killing Orks, with agility increasing from Space Marine kills and brute strength from Ork kills 45.	Further solidifies his individual combat power, allowing him to take on multiple powerful opponents simultaneously 45.
Defeating Chapter Masters	Lu Jin defeats two Chapter Masters, Asterion Demonloc and Tiberius, in a duel, demonstrating incredible strength, speed, and resilience even without his armor 45.	Establishes him as a threat capable of overcoming highly skilled and powerful leaders of Space Marine Chapters 45.
Defeating Kayan and Karn	Lu Jin defeats Kayan, a psyker, and Karn, the leader of the Butcher's Nails, feeling a surge of power after Karn's death 66.	Shows his ability to overcome both psychic and physically formidable opponents, further boosting his power 66.
Vitality as a Power Source	Lu Jin realizes his vitality is preferentially drawn upon to replenish everything, allowing him to fight endlessly as long as there are corpses around him 18 73.	Reveals a potent self-sustaining mechanism that grants him extreme endurance in combat 18 73.
Defeating Daemon Primarch Angron	Lu Jin defeats Angron by adapting to his fighting style and exploiting his weakness, the Butcher's Nails, banishing him from the material universe 82. During this battle, he grows stronger and taller 82.	Marks a monumental leap in power, proving his capability to defeat even a Daemon Primarch 82.
Breaker of Armies and Titan Butcher	Lu Jin single-handedly annihilates Chaos Titan Legions and clears a Chaos-occupied city, earning him the nicknames "Breaker of Armies" and "Titan Butcher" 87.	Demonstrates his ability to single-handedly turn the tide of large-scale conflicts and destroy massive war machines 87.
Lifting a Ship Anchor	Lu Jin lifts a massive ship anchor, exceeding his armor's power limits, by imagining himself capable of the feat, indicating the power of willpower in the Warp 91.	Highlights the influence of his mental state and connection to the Warp on his physical capabilities 91.
Soul Projection	Magnus perceives Lu Jin's soul projection as a mortal body sitting cross-legged in the Warp, holding something to his chest, despite his immense physical power 103.	Suggests a deeper, possibly spiritual, aspect to his power that transcends his physical form 103.
Defeating Eight Daemons	Lu Jin, now a powerful mortal, defeats eight Daemons, including Skarbrand, one by one, with his wounds rapidly healing 106.	Reinforces his extraordinary combat prowess and regenerative abilities against powerful Warp entities 106.
Strength 109, Agility 93	Caul quantifies Lu Jin's abilities: Strength 109, Agility 93, Psionic Resistance 211, Willpower 100, far exceeding a Space Marine (Strength 10, Agility 8) and approaching a Primarch (Strength 60, Agility 50) 124.	Provides a detailed, objective measurement of his immense power, confirming his status as a near-Primarch level combatant 124.
One Man Army	Lu Jin personally engages and defeats remaining enemy forces, including Minotaur Space Marines and veteran Emperor's Children Chaos Space Marines, to reduce casualties 135.	Shows his ability to single-handedly clear battlefields and defeat highly experienced and blessed Chaos warriors 135.
Teleportation (Conceptual)	Lu Jin considers the strategic advantage of teleportation for assassination, though he believes he cannot possess such an ability himself 164.	Indicates an awareness of advanced abilities and their strategic implications, even if not yet personally manifested 164.
Breaking Through Blockades	Lu Jin charges through concentrated heavy firepower, including artillery and tanks, to reach General Kleiner, with bullets and shells raining off his Power Armor 169.	Demonstrates extreme durability and speed, allowing him to bypass overwhelming conventional defenses 169.
Companion God	Vashtor reveals that Lu Jin's prospective ascension is connected to a godhead that would accompany him, while the Veil Walkers explain that the final step would require him to merge with it 171.	Confirms that Lu Jin's power has a potential apotheosis route, although he actively rejects it 171.
Flash Movement	Lu Jin demonstrates the ability to flash across approximately one hundred meters, knock down guards through the force of his movement, and appear behind a Terminator before decapitating him 177 210 217.	Represents a major advancement in speed and battlefield mobility, enabling sudden assassination and rapid repositioning.
Colossal Greatsword Manifestation	Lu Jin manifests a giant greatsword that disables a Necron Obelisk, then later creates a crimson blade large enough to crush an Ork Warlord and hundreds of nearby Greenskins 151 214.	Shows that his conceptual or psionic power can be projected as a strategic-scale weapon capable of destroying super-heavy targets.
Surviving WAAAGH-Energy Siege Fire	An Ork Warlord's WAAAGH-energy siege cannon annihilates Lu Jin's Saturnine Terminator armor, but Lu Jin survives through the remaining protection of his armor and its light inner lining before killing the Warlord 214.	Demonstrates resilience beyond the destruction of his primary armor and confirms his ability to continue fighting after catastrophic damage.

Allies and Relationships

• Fierce Angels: Lu Jin rescued the Fierce Angels Chapter Master, Ninos, from a ritual and later helped the Chapter escape from the Red Corsairs. He is considered a battle-brother and eventually becomes their Chapter Master 13 16 116. The Chapter values honor and defends mortals 13.
• Huron (Red Corsairs): Huron, the Chaos Lord of the Red Corsairs, has a complex relationship with Lu Jin. He initially offered Lu Jin choices to fight in an arena or join him 11. Huron has helped Lu Jin and the Fierce Angels indirectly, including against the Cunning Hounds and with the Ragefang ship 138. He views Lu Jin as a valuable asset and has tried to recruit him 11 26 54. Lu Jin, in turn, seeks to kill Huron 163.
• Inquisitor Bena: Bena, an Inquisitor whose mentor is Karamazov, initially had grievances with Lu Jin but later sought his cooperation. She offered Lu Jin a chance to clear the Fierce Angels' name and fight openly for humanity 60. Lu Jin acknowledges her pragmatism and her protection of slaves 60.
• Lion El'Jonson: Lion and Lu Jin have a complex relationship, marked by both collaboration and conflict. Lion respects Lu Jin's strategic thinking and tasks him with disrupting enemy strongholds 150. However, they have clashed over Lu Jin's actions, particularly his decision to kill Inquisitor Sera, which Lion initially opposed 166. Despite their differences, Lu Jin believes they are a perfect match due to Lion's evolved personality and command abilities 164. Their mutual understanding deepens as they confront Lu Jin's possible ascension and fight together on Vara and Alert Star 171 173 202.
• Roboute Guilliman: Guilliman recognizes Lu Jin's leadership of the Chaos Alliance and acknowledges its independence. He offers support, including warships and Adeptus Custodes assistance, to strengthen the alliance against Chaos threats 115. Guilliman also recognizes Lu Jin's deeds, giving him a drawing of his actions during the Lunar War 116. During the Alert Star conflict, he deploys Lu Jin as a strategic boarding weapon in the void battle 215.
• Manros People: Lu Jin's actions have led the people of Manros to revere him, and their collective psionics and emotions converge on him 123. He is driven to protect them, even joining the Red Corsairs to ensure their well-being 54.
• Xenos (Ling Clan): Xenos is a Ling Clan member who serves with Lu Jin. He is a capable fighter and strategist, often volunteering for dangerous tasks 111 162. He was sent by the Veil Walker to investigate Lu Jin's future apotheosis 163.
• Kataris (Adeptus Custodes): Kataris is an Adeptus Custodes who forms a temporary alliance with Lu Jin on Terra. He respects Lu Jin's insights and strategic prowess, and they work together to fight Chaos forces and protect mortals 109.
• Kao: Kao is a member of the Fierce Angels and a trusted confidant of Lu Jin. Lu Jin discusses important matters with him, including the complexities of the Imperium and Inquisitors like Karamazov 61.
• Onaas (Navigator): Onaas is a Navigator who forms an alliance with Lu Jin. He uses his psionic abilities to aid Lu Jin, and Lu Jin, in turn, protects him and other mortals 10.
• Vashtor: Vashtor warns that Lu Jin's future ascension involves the presence of a godhead, though the circumstances and Vashtor's exact role remain unclear 171.
• Lyleth: Lyleth is a Dark Eldar Death Cult member investigating the Grey Prophet cult. She provides Lu Jin with intelligence concerning Vara, the Grey Prophet's relic, and the danger posed by the Changer of Ways, becoming a temporary ally in his effort to avert ascension 171 173 202.
• Emagran: Lu Jin's adopted daughter is a major source of his protective motivation. She fears for his safety during the Alert Star conflict and firmly believes that he does not seek godhood 166 210 215.
• Manros: Manros serves as the Fierce Angels' Chief Librarian and accompanies Lu Jin during the Saint's Port mission. He reveals that Librarians bound to Lu Jin can return from death as long as they are remembered 123 202 204.
• Anrakyr the Traveler: Anrakyr, a Necron Overlord, provides Lu Jin with important information during the battle against a Disciple and represents a temporary, uneasy source of cooperation against their common enemy 204.
• Demonrtals of Terra: Lu Jin becomes a symbol of hope and protection for mortals on Terra, particularly those who form militias and use his portrait for protection against Chaos 109. His actions inspire them and lead to donations of supplies and soldiers to the alliance 116.
• The Sorrowful: The Sorrowful Chapter gifted the Fierce Angels twenty sets of armor, showing their gratitude and respect for Lu Jin's help in rescuing prisoners 60.
• Black Templars: The Black Templars, represented by Marshal Hoin, are initially wary of Lu Jin due to their fanatical devotion to the Ecclesiarchy and animosity towards psykers. However, they are willing to obey the command of their High Marshal to ally with Lu Jin against Chaos 162.
• Justicar and the Vara Righteous Army: Justicar and many of his warriors are descendants of civilians Lu Jin saved on Cadia. They model themselves after the Lord of Valor and fight against Vara's oppressive rulers and Xenos threats 174.

Major Events

• Lu Jin rescues the Fierce Angels Lu Jin, now enhanced, infiltrates a ship to rescue the captive Fierce Angels. He defeats the leader of the Cunning Hounds clan, breaking a transformation ritual and freeing the Chapter Master, Ninos. Ninos acknowledges Lu Jin as a battle-brother 16.
• Lu Jin defends Manros and captures Vengar Lu Jin learns of an impending orbital bombardment of Manros and decides to defend the planet. During his investiture ceremony, he attacks and captures Vengar, using Vengar's name to command his forces 36.
• Lu Jin defeats the Mercy Emissaries The Fierce Angels arrive on Manros. Enraged by the planet's slave society, Lu Jin kills the Chapter Master of the Mercy Emissaries and his elites in battle. An Inquisitor, who previously orchestrated the near-annihilation of the Fierce Angels, captures Lu Jin's crew to lure him into a trap. Lu Jin vows to hunt down the Inquisitor, while locals on Manros, inspired by Lu Jin, begin a rebellion 32.
• Lu Jin defeats Angron Lu Jin battles the Daemon Primarch Angron, adapting to his fighting style and discovering the weakness of the Butcher's Nails. Lu Jin defeats Angron by pulling out the Butcher's Nails, banishing him from the material universe. Lu Jin escapes the Conqueror with the help of Lotara and Salpedon 82.
• Lu Jin becomes "Breaker of Armies" and "Titan Butcher" In his Terminator armor, Lu Jin single-handedly annihilates remaining Chaos Titan Legions, defeating various foes including Daemon Engines. He clears a Chaos-occupied city, saving civilians and inspiring Imperial forces, earning him the nicknames "Breaker of Armies" and "Titan Butcher" 87.
• Lu Jin defeats Magnus on the Demonon Lu Jin leads renegade Space Marines through a Webway gate. He and Guilliman confront Magnus on the Demonon. Lu Jin injures Magnus and tears off his wings, preventing his escape, leading to Magnus's banishment by orbital bombardment 103.
• Lu Jin fights eight Greater Daemons Lu Jin, now a powerful mortal, faces and defeats eight Greater Daemons in a battle royale, including Skarbrand. Khorne, the Blood God, reacts with rage, causing widespread bloodlust among his followers 106.
• Lu Jin avenges the Cursed Founding Chapters Lu Jin and rescued Chapter Masters arrive at the Imperial Palace, which is under attack by Khorne Daemons. They encounter Inquisitors in the archives, and Lu Jin helps the Chapter Masters avenge their fallen brethren by killing the Inquisitors responsible for the Cursed Founding 107.
• Lu Jin meets the Emperor Lu Jin discovers he is an alternate-universe counterpart of his original self. Guided by an Eldar, he reaches the Imperial Palace's Throne Room and communicates with the Emperor, who expresses interest in Lu Jin's stance on serving humanity. Lu Jin asks the Emperor to release souls bound in his weapons 108.
• Lu Jin inspires mortals on Terra Lu Jin decides to save those on Terra not yet fallen to Chaos. He encounters mortals fighting rebels who wear a portrait of him for protection. Lu Jin learns his initial portrait has reached Terra and decides to help the mortals by sending his fleet's Ecclesiarchy members to purge corruption 109.
• Lu Jin reflects on his impact One solar week after the Battle of Lion Gate, Lu Jin reflects on how his actions have left traces and caused ripples, leading to support and growth for the Fierce Angels. The fleet receives supplies, warships, and volunteers from Terra, and Cadian survivors request to join the Alliance 116.
• Lu Jin confronts Huron Lu Jin confronts Huron, leader of the Red Corsairs, on his flagship. Lu Jin disables the flagship and kills Huron, though Huron's consciousness survives. Lu Jin decides to gather the Alliance's Chapters and fleets to retake the Navigation Tower 138.
• Lu Jin returns to Lion's side on Badab Prime Lu Jin returns to Lion El'Jonson's side during the war on Badab Prime. Lion demonstrates exceptional command ability and tasks Lu Jin with disrupting the Palace of Thorns for an impending siege 150.
• Lu Jin clashes with Lion over Sera Lu Jin and Lion clash due to Lu Jin's belief that Inquisitor Sera is evil and must be killed. Lu Jin reveals Sera's connection to a rebellion against Guilliman and that he had captured Emagran to use against Guilliman. Lu Jin beheads Sera despite Lion's attempt to stop him 166.
• Lu Jin declares war on Kamas's rulers Lu Jin declares war on the rulers of Kamas and anyone who supports their "degenerate and cruel actions." He walks out of the castle alone, followed by Lion and ten thousand rebels, facing a regular army that hesitates to open fire 168.
• Lu Jin rejects the path to ascension Lu Jin learns from the Veil Walkers and Lyleth that his final ascension would require the loss of his physical body and merger with a godhead. He resolves not to go to Vara, where the Changer of Ways is arranging events to force that outcome 171.
• Lu Jin fights the Grey Prophet's forces on Vara Lu Jin fights beside Lion against Greenskins and destroys multiple Warlords. After Lyleth reveals that a relic capable of killing him is on Vara, Lu Jin chooses to remain in order to seize it and prevent its use against him 173.
• Lu Jin meets the descendants of Cadia During the defense of a Vara church district, Lu Jin meets Justicar and the Righteous Army, who reveal that they descend from civilians he saved on Cadia and have adopted his image and ideals 174.
• Lu Jin eliminates Alert Star's warring rulers After factional conflict between the Adeptus Mechanicus and Adepta Sororitas causes four hundred million civilian deaths, Lu Jin kills Tech-Priest Iruvius, the Adepta Sororitas Marshal, and the Titan Legions prefect. He then proposes a Space Marine alliance to directly govern Alert Star 188.
• Lu Jin fights the Disciple at Saint's Port Lu Jin joins Lyleth, Manros, Kai, and Sisters of Silence in confronting a Disciple, an Ork subspecies able to divide into separate entities. A Necron Deathmark's Blackstone bullet suppresses the Disciple's psionic power, and Anrakyr the Traveler provides further intelligence 202 204.
• Lu Jin survives the destruction of his armor During the Alert Star campaign, an Ork Warlord's WAAAGH-energy siege cannon destroys Lu Jin's Saturnine Terminator armor. Protected by its remaining defenses and his light inner armor, Lu Jin survives, beheads the Warlord, and manifests a colossal crimson greatsword to destroy another Warlord and its nearby forces 214.
• Lu Jin is deployed as a boarding weapon At Guilliman's request, Lu Jin is launched from the Glory of Macragge using a Boarding Cannon to assist the void battle at Alert Star 215.

Themes

The narrative explores themes such as the struggle for self-identity, the pervasive nature of manipulation and control, and the complex interplay between loyalty and betrayal. It also delves into the concept of fate versus free will, the corrupting influence of power, and the individual's capacity for both protection and vengeance. The story frequently highlights the power of symbols and belief, as well as the profound impact of an individual's actions on a larger scale 4 7 13 32 54 109.

• Self-identity and the struggle against corruption: Lu Jin consistently fights to maintain his self-identity, choosing death over losing himself to Chaos and refusing to submit to Khorne 7 19. The Eldar reveals that Lu Jin's gene-seed prevents him from being corrupted by Chaos, linking his identity to his origins 107.
• Manipulation and control: Characters frequently find themselves manipulated by others or by circumstances. Huron admits to manipulating Lu Jin and the Manros incident for his own gain 54. Inquisitor Bena views Lu Jin as potential "ritual material," highlighting themes of objectification 4. Lu Jin feels that his choices are often forced by circumstances, likening himself to a pawn 43.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Lu Jin demonstrates unwavering loyalty to his companions and seeks vengeance against those who threaten them 32. He repays kindness with kindness and seeks revenge for wrongs 7 13. The Chapter Masters avenge their fallen brethren, showcasing loyalty and a desire for retribution 107.
• Fate and destiny: Characters question free will, with Huron expressing fatalism and Lu Jin realizing the futility of controlling his own destiny 54. The narrative suggests that coincidence and fate's arrangements lead to significant events 33. Lu Jin's prospective godhood makes this struggle personal, as he attempts to reject an ascension path apparently prepared by the Changer of Ways 171 210.
• Power dynamics and resistance: Lu Jin defies ship laws and collective punishment, demonstrating strong will and resistance against oppressive systems 4. His actions highlight the impact a single individual can have against overwhelming forces 87. On Alert Star, he removes rulers whose conflict devastates civilian populations and proposes a replacement political order 188.
• Protection and vengeance: Lu Jin's protective nature is evident in his defense of Little Damian and his determination to save his companions 2 32. He vows to "slaughter all those who deserved to die" 9.
• The power of symbols and belief: Lu Jin's portrait becomes a symbol of hope and rebellion for the mortals of Manros and Terra, inspiring them to fight against oppressors 31 32 109. The faith of Kallin's militia and the descendants of Cadian survivors demonstrates that this symbolic legacy continues to inspire organization, courage, and resistance 110 174.
• Complexity of characters and morality: The narrative explores the idea that people are complex, with characters like Inquisitor Bena showing both manipulative and pragmatic sides 60. Lu Jin's internal conflict regarding his actions and the judgment of others is also present 157 166.
• The cost of apotheosis: Lu Jin's possible ascension is framed not as a simple reward for devotion, but as an existential danger involving the loss of his body, manipulation by greater powers, and the responsibility imposed by others' belief in him 171 210.