Kage is a lieutenant in the 13th Penal Legion, the infamous Last Chancers. He’s the only man to have joined the regiment three separate times, and he’s a latent psyker who once survived a daemonic encounter on Armageddon.
Who is Kage?
Kage is an officer of the 13th Penal Legion, a unit of convicted criminals given one last shot at redemption through suicide missions. He first entered the legion after shooting his sergeant over a woman, a crime that landed him in the penal ranks.
Over time he became the regiment’s senior-ranking penal officer, taking on training, administrative duties, and field leadership. He’s also a latent psyker of minor ability, a fact that becomes important later in his career.
Three times in the Last Chancers
Kage holds a unique distinction: he’s the only person known to have joined the 13th Penal Legion three times. The first was his original conscription for murder. After completing his mission, he was pardoned and released.
He was then arrested again for a second murder and sent back. Later, he fell to what everyone assumed was his death. But he survived, and voluntarily placed himself under Colonel Schaeffer’s command indefinitely, making his third term a choice rather than a sentence.
The Armageddon incident
During a mission on Armageddon, Kage was believed to have been possessed by a daemonic entity. He fell into lava, and that was that, or so it seemed. His fall also ensured the doom of the traitorous Overlord Herman von Strab.
Kage later turned up alive. He credited his survival and his freedom from possession to the Emperor. He rejoined Schaeffer’s command to help save Armageddon from a daemonic incursion.
- Believed possessed by a daemon during the Armageddon mission.
- Fell into lava, presumed dead, but survived.
- His fall caused the death of traitor Overlord Herman von Strab.
- Credited the Emperor for his survival and lack of possession.
What kind of daemon was it?
The sources don’t explicitly name the daemon that supposedly possessed Kage. A fan discussion on Lexicanum’s talk page suggests it might have been a Slaaneshi daemon, pointing to a line about the ‘delightful taste’ of a character’s flesh. That’s speculation, not confirmed lore.
It’s a good example of how 40k fans fill in gaps when the official material stays vague.
Key facts
- Kage is a lieutenant in the 13th Penal Legion, also known as the Last Chancers.
- He’s the only known person to have joined the regiment three times.
- He’s a latent psyker of minor ability.
- He was believed possessed by a daemon on Armageddon and presumed dead after falling into lava.
- He survived, credited the Emperor, and rejoined Colonel Schaeffer’s command.
FAQ
How many times did Kage join the 13th Penal Legion?
Three times. He was conscripted twice and volunteered the third time.
Is Kage a psyker?
Yes, he’s a latent psyker with minor abilities.
Did Kage die on Armageddon?
No. He was presumed dead after falling into lava, but he survived and later returned.