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Lorgar Strikes for Horus

As the Warmaster Horus launched his attack against the loyalist Space
Marines on the planet of Isstvan III, he sent word to Lorgar of the
Word Bearers. Now was the time to strike, he told the Chaos worship-
ping Primarch. Horus was aware of the bitter hatred that Lorgar had for
Roboute Guilliman of the Ultramarines. He told Lorgar of the orders
he had given to Guilliman. Lorgar quickly agreed to launch a surprise
attack on the Ultramarines Legion while they were gathered at Ultra-
mar. The loyalist Legion would be caught completely unawares and the
Word Bearers Primarch was sure he would be able to annihilate them.
Lorgar and Horus agreed that the Word Bearers were to continue to
keep their alignment a secret from the Emperor. To this end, Lorgar
ordered his trusted Lord Commander Sor Talgron to remain on station
near the Solar System with forty companies and continue to feign loy-
alty to the Emperor. The rest of the Legion was ordered to Ultramar.
The powers of the warp gave them sure and speedy passage across the
restless Immaterium.
As his troops entered Ultramar space, Lorgar prepared his Legion.
Command of the Calth Assault Force was given to Kor Phaeron, one of
Lorgars greatest champions, and a warrior who bore a deep hatred for
the Ultramarines. Supporting him was Erebus, the former chaplain,
and now the Chief Dark Apostle of the Word Bearers.
Captain Ventanus Blood Angels Sam Wood
Invictus Terminator Squad Ultramarines Franz Vohwinkel

Iron Lynx Prosecuter Squad Sisters of Silence Sam Wood Ravens Claw Assault Squad Sisters of Silence Sam Wood

Constantin Valdor and Ares Guard Legio Custodes Sam Wood Janetia Krole and Raptor Guard Sisters of Silence Sam Wood

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