Tycho the Lost is the cursed final identity of Erasmus Tycho, once Captain of the Blood Angels 3rd Company. He’s a tragic figure whose hatred of Orks and mental scars turned him into a reckless commander, and he now appears as a playable character in Warhammer 40,000.
Who was Erasmus Tycho?
Erasmus Tycho led the Blood Angels 3rd Company during the 41st millennium. He first rose to command during the Second War for Armageddon in 941.M41, taking over when his predecessor died.
Early in that war, an Ork Weirdboy’s psychic attack left him near death and paralysed half his face into a permanent grin. He wore a specially made mask to hide the damage, but the injury fed a deep, obsessive hatred of Orks that never left him.
From hero to the Lost
Despite his disfigurement, Tycho won several brilliant campaigns and was seen as Dante’s likely successor. But he brooded constantly and couldn’t stand the beauty of the Blood Angels’ fortress-monastery on Baal, so Dante sent him on ever more dangerous missions.
During the war against Hive Fleet Jormungandr, his reckless tactics made some Sanguinary Priests question his sanity. He also fought at Taladorn in 969.M41, where his use of Death Company forces caused tension with the Imperial Fists.
- Second War for Armageddon (941.M41): took command of the 3rd Company after his predecessor was killed.
- Taladorn (969.M41): led Blood Angels forces and deployed the Death Company, souring relations with Darnath Lysander.
- Hive Fleet Jormungandr: his risky moves worried his own Sanguinary Priests.
Death at the Third War for Armageddon
Tycho met his end during the Third War for Armageddon in 998.M41, killed by Orks. His death closed a circle: the same xenos race that scarred him finally took his life.
Galan Machiavi succeeded him as Captain of the 3rd Company.
Tycho the Lost in the game
In Warhammer 40,000 10th edition, Tycho the Lost is a playable Space Marines character. He’s a separate datasheet from Captain Tycho, representing his final, unhinged state. You’ll find his rules in the Space Marines faction on Wahapedia.
He’s a named character, so he can’t take enhancements, and he fits into Blood Angels or generic Space Marines lists depending on the detachment.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Erasmus Tycho |
| Chapter | Blood Angels |
| Company | 3rd Company (Captain) |
| Homeworld | Baal |
| Died | 998.M41, Third War for Armageddon |
| Successor | Galan Machiavi |
Key facts
- Erasmus Tycho was Captain of the Blood Angels 3rd Company.
- An Ork Weirdboy’s psychic attack left half his face paralysed in a permanent grin.
- He was killed by Orks at the Third War for Armageddon in 998.M41.
- Galan Machiavi succeeded him as Captain.
- In 10th edition, Tycho the Lost is a playable Space Marines character.
FAQ
Is Tycho the Lost the same as Captain Tycho?
Yes, they’re the same person. Erasmus Tycho was a Blood Angels Captain, and ‘Tycho the Lost’ is the name used for his later, unstable period and his 10th edition datasheet.
How did Tycho the Lost die?
He was killed by Orks during the Third War for Armageddon in 998.M41.
What happened to Tycho’s face?
An Ork Weirdboy’s psychic attack paralysed half his face into a permanent rictus grin. He wore a mask to cover it.