Flotte de Diaz Lan
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Serving as the Crusade’s errand boy is far from ambitious Diaz Lan’s first choice of occupation. An explorer by heart, he has had
to content that wanderlust for many decades by gathering the second-hand tales and trophies of others. The small museum in
his library is but the tip of an iceberg. He has secreted away dozens of artefacts, weapons, and documents that would raise many
eyebrows if they came to light. While Lan’s status as a Rogue Trader affords him a great deal of leeway in his possessions and
interests, the Crusade’s forces contain enough steadfast puritans that discretion is in his best interests.
Lan is a scholar and collector, not a sympathiser with the alien’s cause. Even if he could power his Helix Gauntlet, he has no
more intention of wielding it than he does of converting to the Tau Empire. The Battle-Brothers present an enticing risk for
Lan. They might be pragmatic individuals with whom he could finally share enlightened conversation. Or they could condemn
him as a xenos sympathiser and trader of forbidden items. If any of the Battle-Brothers make a good impression on the Rogue
Trader, he may launch an exploratory philosophical conversation about alien lore to see how much it is safe to reveal. Should
any of the characters win Lan’s trust, he proves to be a highly knowledgeable resource about the secrets of the Jericho Reach. A
few of his hidden possessions include:
• Journal of Balastus Irem: This text, detailing the mentalities, commerce, and trade etiquette of several alien races was banned
by the Ordo Xenos when they purged the entire Irem family line in the Koronus Expanse.
• Helix Gauntlet: Detailed twin spirals wrap this sleek and perfectly seamless silver gauntlet. A loose power socket near the
wrist suggests that the glove might serve as a weapon if powered, but Lan has never found a compatible energy source. This
item is locked in a chest in the Rogue Trader’s private quarters.
• Sarcophagus of the Honoured Dead: The relief in Lan’s study is actually the lid of one of the coveted artefacts rumoured to
contain the Honoured Dead. These ornate coffins trade for fabulous prices in the Jericho Reach. A switch underneath Lan’s
desk dislodges the sarcophagus from the wall.
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