I think a reason why he was demoted was being away as long as he was. His company needed a Captain, and the void was filled. Also the thing that took the melta shots looked more like a Tyrant than a warrior. The thing was massive and you see Titus slamming warriors throughout the video.
Tyrants have a spike not a fin on the head. At least in Leviathan I would say maybe a prime but no bone swords. I will say that could be a new reason but in the defense of Balfora Robute Giliman stated Lt is a rank missing for 10k years so I think the spin that its a demotion from his company maybe could have been more of a "hey you are a wild card and need restictions but are still a tool to be used here is this rank"
Wont be pre ordering till pc requirements are released. only thing thats held me back from throwing money at them. Damn it looks good. One weapon we've not seen is a hand flamer, being a Salamander fan boy, we like to burn things.
Yeah story wise I don't get why they say he has to prove himself again. Historically, the ultramarines hate the inquisition. As long as he wasn't found guilty of anything, they'd welcome him back no problem. Also, Carcharodons baby!