Astoran

Overview

Company Master Astoran is a playable Dark Angels commander in Dawn of War IV, leading the elite Deathwing vanguard during the Space Marine campaign. The Dark Angels are one of the most powerful and independent Space Marine Chapters in the Imperium, and in Dawn of War IV they fight alongside the Blood Ravens as playable sub-factions within the Space Marine campaign. Astoran's leadership is tested when he must hold the central bridge of Gothic Industrial Spire against waves of awakening Necron forces, deploying Hammerfall Bunkers and coordinating Deathwing Terminator assaults.

Details

lore background

The Dark Angels are the First Legion of the Space Marines, founded by the Primarch Lion El'Jonson during the Great Crusade. Known for their discipline, secrecy, and the elite Deathwing and Ravenwing formations, the Dark Angels pursue their own hidden agenda even as they serve the Imperium. In Dawn of War IV, they operate as a powerful, independent Chapter deployed to Kronus.

campaign role

Commands the Deathwing vanguard holding the central bridge of Gothic Industrial Spire against massive Necron awakening waves. Players must deploy Hammerfall Bunkers, protect the Promethium Refinery, and survive five waves of Necron Warriors and Canoptek Scarabs. Success unlocks Redemptor Dreadnought drop deployment and Deathwing Terminator squad access.

combat specialty

Commands elite Deathwing Terminator squads. Specializes in defensive fortification deployment and holding critical chokepoints. Uses Hammerfall Bunkers to establish immediate fire superiority at strategic positions.

first appearance

Dawn of War IV