The recent series has been digging through the Horus Heresy Black Books, and it started with the brutal Thramas campaign.
That meant plenty of Night Lords terror tactics and system wide devastation. Now the focus shifts from battlefields to the Legions themselves. First up are the Dark Angels, which feels like the natural next step. After all, they were the Loyalists holding the line at Thramas.
The First Legion’s Role in Thramas
The article frames this as a transition from campaign history to Legion analysis. Since we already explored the war and its worlds, attention now turns to the warriors behind it. The Dark Angels, led by Lion El’Jonson, defended Thramas against Konrad Curze’s forces. Therefore, their inclusion is central to understanding how the conflict unfolded. They are portrayed as masters of every form of warfare, often held up as the model Space Marine Legion.
Prestige, Secrets, and Dangerous Trust
Despite their reputation for excellence, the Dark Angels are not exactly approachable heroes. They are grim, intensely private, and prone to keeping secrets locked away. However, their status as the First Legion earned them enormous respect across the Imperium. Because of that trust, they were tasked with safeguarding some of Humanity’s most terrifying weapons.
There are even quiet rumors that the Lion could have rivaled Horus as Warmaster. Yet such thoughts were never spoken openly, which adds another layer of tension to their legacy.
Summary
This installment moves the Black Books journey into detailed Legion studies, beginning with the Dark Angels’ role in Thramas. It emphasizes their unmatched versatility, guarded nature, and the immense responsibility placed upon them. It also invites readers into the hefty lore of Book Nine: Crusade while teasing the next stop, Baal Secundus and the Blood Angels.
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