3.5/5 stars. Rounded Down. An average close combat master of the legion.
Background.
He's in the wrong legion. He should have been a Space Wolf if the fates had have allowed it. But he was an Inwit Cluster native, and therefore an Imperial Fist.
Aggressive, and with a liking for twin axes and shields (hence good on the offensive and defensive), he is noted to be a very ruthless commander within the Imperial Fists. He commanded at the siege of Terra and took a very high tally of the enemy.
Strengths.
WS=6 and a reasonable set of other stats make him a reasonable close combat proposition. Combined with his axes, he is hitting at S=6 with Breaching on a 4+. This is reasonable.
He also gets to use his shield without any focus penalty having long since mastering the use of shields and weapon swapping an axe for his shield. [don't forger the shield trait either here].
His Gambit of the Executioner's Tax allows you to exchange focus for critical hits. It is a bit average, but might be useful. I'd suggest keeping your initiative.
Weaknesses.
He is good. But he also has a T=4 stat, and needs a transport solution. All he does is close combat - his bolt pistol isn't helping at range.
Overall.
In short, Fafnir is a close combat master of the legion. He is very reasonable in melee, but not at the same level as Sigismund, or comparable champions in other legions. Fluffy, and a very reasonable choice overall.
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