Chaplain Vorenus sat solemnly is his dark chamber. He thumbed the activation button of his crozius nervously. His gnarled face was bathed the cold glow of the view screen.
The various files scrolled down and he flicked through the information, contemplating what was to come.
The battle barge, Altar of Judgement had received calls for aid. The planet Kesahl had rebelled. Elements of the PDF had defected, cultists rose up and a brutal warwas raging. The remaining loyal PDF had been beaten back to a remaining few cities, the planet would fall soon. The 1st Warrick rifles and elements of the 212nd Skitarii Binary had already heeded the call. Vorenus knew they would handle the situation. Although aloof and haughty, the 1st Warrick rifles were famed for the determination and battle skill. Space marine intervention was deemed to be unecessary until Vorenus examined new info-packets that were received. Disturbing reports of daemonic entities and ancient enemies. Amongst the many names, one stood out. 'Gorius - The Arch-slayer, Beast of Helmus, Herald of Violation'.
Vorenus hissed the name. Decades ago they had met on the bloody fields of Velanus IV. The duel was fierce and brutal, each blow filled with 10000 years of hatred. The chaplains brutal strength was matched by Gorius' elegant swordsmanship, neither gaining the upperhand. Before the duel could end a nearby Baneblade was vaporised as it's reactor overloaded. Vorenus and Gorius were blown across the battle field. Vorenus later awoke finding his quarry escaped. The name of Gorius would rise in infamy as he murdererd and pillaged his way across the sector. Vorenus blamed himself for every soul lost, every city burned. Now he had a chance to avenge them! Vorenus ordered the Legion to make ready, The Altar of Judgement would join the campaign. His legion would aid in the destruction whatever filth was on Kesahl....and he would find Gorius... and slay him.
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