So the mission Leandros recommends Titus for is the one in Secret Level??

[Where is Dead Space 2 Remake]

Did he suggest Titus because he knew he would be resistant to the chaos sorcerer at the end or was he simply sending him on a death mission? If I recall the mission brief in the beginning of the episode states that "Projected Mortality: Absolute." I don't know lemme know your thoughts if you watched it.

[Chaoslord 87]

Maybe to justify his hostile and overly suspicious view on Titus no matter the outcome.

Titus dies on the Mission:"The Emperor didn´t protected him because he was a Heretic! I was right all along!"

Titus suceeds and survives:"Your continued survivlal and success against all odd´s is very suspicious! I will keep watching you!"

[JimmyKaz]

he is just a hater. but tbf most space marine does not have the same level of resistance against chaos like Titus have. he is right to be suspicious.

[Chaoslord 87]

Originally posted by JimmyKaz:

he is just a hater. but tbf most space marine does not have the same level of resistance against chaos like Titus have. he is right to be suspicious.

True but Leandros takes it to whole new level.
Are we sure he´s not an Iron Warrior in disguise because his distrust and borderline paranoia would make Peter Turbo proud.

[Broccoli Highkicks]

Everyone is making these same assumptions, but I was under the impression it was Marneus Calgar that sent Titus on the mission "that he couldn't trust anyone else with" and Leandros begrudgingly tagged along.

Which he was absent from the episode, so was this "the" mission? I'm unsure, but it does certainly seem that only Titus was fit to resist the chaos powers unleashed upon the squad.

So maybe...

[Dracses]

Only evidence for this I could see is that Titus has the laurels on his helm which was gifted at the end. Other than that, it could just be -any- old mission post SM2. Personally, I'm hoping Titus' story gets extended in DLC expansions rather than an SM3. That way the current game will have more longevity rather than going the CoD route.

[❌ Peath]

It was confirmed the Secret Level Ep5 is a direct sequel to Space Marine 2, by creators.

Calgar at the end of the game said that it was Leandros that recommended Titus for the mission - so yeah he sent him on a suicide mission for a reason.

As to why is Titus warp resistant makes one wonder, he's clealry not a blank nor a psyker, and surely there's plethora Astartes with a will of steel.
But could it be Titus is a perpetual, like Emperor? it's rather new concept, not explained properly and it's a mutation of humans granting them superhuman abilities, one of which known to us is not-dying.

Basically not really resistant to warp, but just not dying like perpetuals do.

[Kilburn Rush]

I think the whole "Projected Mortality: Absolute." thing doesn't necessarily mean that its a suicide mission. But it does mean that, from what intel they have been able to gather about the mission, not everyone is going to make it out alive. Leandros knows that Titus has some sort of resistance to the warp. Since he was given over the the inquisition and has now returned with Calgars blessing, Leandros knows Titus would be a good match for this mission where chaos will be a strong factor.
As to Titus's actual resistance we get some pretty good explanations. Most of the power of the warp is through emotions. Anger, lust, sorrow, and how it feeds on ones greatest fears and twists them to cause harm. Most humans, even space marines, do have things they are afraid of even tho courage and conditioning hide it from most. Through Metaurus we learn however that Ttitus.... Titus really HAS NO FEAR. When the sorcerer attacks using the marines fear we see in the first marine that he seems to fear his own bodies weakness when put against the power of what he should be as a space marine. In that other place the sorcerer show us the marines own power armor rips itself open to grab out the weak flesh inside before crushing it....killing the marine in the real world.
When the sorc comes to Metaurus we see, in that other place, Titus, only hes not in Ultramarine armor... he is in the armor of a traitor space marine before stabbing Metaurus. This expresses Metaurus's fear that Titus could become a traitor because of his link to chaos. Then last but not least when the sorcerer gets to Titus, in that other place, we see Titus and just Titus because there is nothing Titus fears, so he is able to rush the sorcerer and break his hold. Once back in reality there is no escape for the monster and Titus is able to introduce fresh air to its insides.

[w10-20-2000]

Originally posted by Kilburn Rush:

I think the whole "Projected Mortality: Absolute." thing doesn't necessarily mean that its a suicide mission.

The command literally says after they accomplish their mission "Die well brothers"

I don't think it was even considered to send evac if they succeed

[Kilburn Rush]

Could be... I like really like Titus as a character so I would hope he gets out somehow. Fear or no fear, his chances against orbital bombardment are not good lol.

[w10-20-2000]

Only Primarch level plot armor could help. He is at the center of orbital bombardment surrounded by thousands of cultists and carrying a wounded brother. But he does intend to survive

[-=CrimsonBlade=-]

Hmmm, interesting thing is, he didn't accept Gadriel's action against Titus. Perhaps there's still hope in his all sus-ing behavior.

[alex]

I don't think, from a lore perspective, that the mission they went on there was exactly what was planned when Titus was taken aboard. Sending marines into a situation where they face annihilation, potentially by orbital bombardment, isn't a first choice for any chapter- that's a last resort. On top of it, those were bladeguard veterans, each of whom represents centuries of knowledge, history, and combat prowess, wearing top tier (often chapter relic) armor, carrying priceless power swords... thrown into a situation where these relics (and their gene seed) would all get destroyed? I'm going to wager the overall mission was to combat chaos on this world/in that sector, and this particular deployment was decided on later, after they realized a lot of other things were in worse shape than they realized.

[Kilburn Rush]

Originally posted by alex:

I don't think, from a lore perspective, that the mission they went on there was exactly what was planned when Titus was taken aboard. Sending marines into a situation where they face annihilation, potentially by orbital bombardment, isn't a first choice for any chapter- that's a last resort.

Thats totally how I thought. Thats a buncha stuff to lose in a suicide mission.... but tbh I cant really say for certain that they WOULDN'T send some veterens and a bunch of priceless wargear for a bleak fight against chaos. Crazy 40k hehe

[Infrasound]

Originally posted by ❌ Peath:

As to why is Titus warp resistant makes one wonder, he's clealry not a blank nor a psyker, and surely there's plethora Astartes with a will of steel.

Basically not really resistant to warp,

Go back to 40k school and re-read your Ranenor there is a phrase you're missing.(the slightly less lazy Abnett work)(ps i like Abnett but his endings are Lazy aF)