With the unrelenting nature of life as an infantryman in the 49th Krieg regiment, it is not uncommon to see particularly devout squad members taking on the role of preacher or spiritual leader for their comrades.

 

Tormund is certainly one such individual. His battle sermons emboldened his squad in the face of overwhelming Heretek forces on the planet of Malakbael, holding their position through faith, will power and judicial use of entrenching tools.