Legate Lanius

Lanius is a character from the Fallout New Vegas universe. Legate Lanius is the military commander of Caesar's Legion and Caesar's most trusted war leader.

Background: commonly referred to as the Monster of the East or Terror of the East, he replaced Joshua Graham in this role after the defeat during the First Battle of Hoover Dam and led a campaign of expansion to the East. He laid waste to the tribes in his path, integrating them into the Legion. By 2281, the campaign concluded and the restored Legion was brought to the shores of the Colorado River, ready to attack Hoover Dam. Little is known of who Lanius was before his rise to the rank of Legate, and what is known is inconsistent and frequently contradictory. It is not a stretch to surmise that Lanius is not so much a specific person, but a myth, a weapon in his own right, capable of bolstering the morale of his own men through his ruthlessness, and ruining that of his opponents. Lanius is keenly aware of his mythical status and is careful to cultivate it so that he might serve the Legion as a symbol. He even had his own slaves struck blind so that he might never be looked upon without his mask, or to hide certain facts that don't correspond with the myth, like his face being intact. Many other slaves, especially women, feared him greatly. He is a slaver and a rapist, in fact. His very name, Latin for "butcher," was granted to him after victory in several battles. His legendary brutality led to him being considered a savage beast, and Caesar made a point of noting that he was supposedly only loyal to Caesar himself, with no love for the Legion. His apparent lack of loyalty to the greater organization was considered an asset, as he cared little for battlefield losses or legionary deaths in general. All that mattered to him was victory over the enemy, at any cost.

Ideals: to Lanius, war was the crucible of civilization, where the weak were consumed as fuel, allowing the strong to be forged and rise to greatness. A beast would have no respect for diplomacy. While he prized martial aptitude above diplomacy, he did not disparage those who fought with words. What he disdained was treachery, especially Vulpes' methods.

Physical appearance: he is 204 cm tall, with longish grey hair that touches the base of his muscled neck, and piercing blue eyes; he has white skin, a thick beard and a strong, muscular build. He wears a golden armor and his helmet covers his face entirely. He is huge, strong, tall and covered in scars, some of which are so terrible that he hides them to the sight of others. He is 45 years old. His voice is melodious, low and deep in timbre.

Personality: he is possessive. He is smart and brutally honest. He is ruthless and violent, correcting those who disobey with harsh punishments. He likes hunting, killing and conquering. He has a fascination for strong people. Part of his myth is taking quite a toll on him: always keeping up with Caesar's expectations, always acting on his monstrous side to stoke the flame of his fame, he actually would like to show the man beneath the monster. This longing makes him surprisingly humane on rare occasions, but all in all he is a sadistic, brutal person.

Sexuality: he is turned on by the pain of others. He has quite the appetite and every night there's a new slave in his quarters to satisfy him. His cock is huge.