House von Edmundovich

 is a noble family on the planet Vostroya. An old, proud family, the von Edmundovichs are most famous for their military history, with many members of the family even interbreeding so more firstborn sons can be sent off to serve in Vostroyas regiments. Despite their wealth and power, the von Edmundovichs are hated by not only their peers but also the common folk as well, with accusations of nepotism and bribing military leaders all to common.

The von Edmundovichs military exploits are well known. Vladimir von Edmundovich IX in particular is praised for his command over Vostroyan Firstborn forces in the Theolosses crusade of 786 M39, with some billing him as a planetary hero. Others such as Rasputin von Edmundovich are famous for their brutality and general incompetent command. The von Edmundovich family have had a grip over the 18th Vostroyan Firstborn line infantry, with the regiments generals often being members of the family.

Formation
The oldest records concerning the history of the von Edmundovich family stretches back only to the birth of Vladimir von Edmundovich I, leaving history of the family before that to be widely disputed. The von Edumdovichs claim the line stretches back to "probably before the birth of the emperor". It is accepted by historians that the line more accurately dates back to the 30th millennium. Some argue the the von Edmundovichs were one of the first to swear allegiance and offer their sons to the Imperium after the Horus Heresy, hence their status and deep ties with the Vostroyan Firstborn. Many other older families treat the von Edmundovichs as one of the newer breeds of Vostroyan nobles, leading many to conclude that the theory is extremely likely.

Vladimir von Edmundovich XXI
The patriarch of the family cares little for it, preferring to concentrate on a stable military career in the firstborn. He is often called lazy and inept by his family, but really all Vladimir wants is to keep the family in its current position, and not try and outdo itself.