To Awake a God - Hex Campaign
An Unsuspected Truth
No one can be sure as to when, or how, but the vox signal was received and authenticated. It definitely came from channels belonging to the highest echelon of those on Holy Terra, and it definitely was intended to be heard across the Imperium.
The Emperor of Mankind has arisen.
Or, is arising, more precisely - if the transmissions are to be believed. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the Imperium and many are at an impasse of what to do. Do they continue with their current pursuits, or wait for word from the newly arisen God-Emperor? Do they turn towards Terra to greet him, or continue to extend his reach over the vast frontier of space?
One thing is certain. If this news is true, then this is certainly the start of another great era for Mankind indeed.
It just needs to be confirmed.
The Emperor of Mankind has arisen.
Or, is arising, more precisely - if the transmissions are to be believed. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the Imperium and many are at an impasse of what to do. Do they continue with their current pursuits, or wait for word from the newly arisen God-Emperor? Do they turn towards Terra to greet him, or continue to extend his reach over the vast frontier of space?
One thing is certain. If this news is true, then this is certainly the start of another great era for Mankind indeed.
It just needs to be confirmed.
The Catalyst of Calamity
In a curious state of flux, the forces of the Imperium were left at odds as to the steps to now take. No further word had been heard from Holy Terra, and it didn't seem likely that any timely response would be received.
Roboute Guilliman, Primarch of the Ultramarines and newly established Marshall of the Imperium, instructed his Chapter to turn their capital ships towards Holy Terra, so that he could ascertain the truth of the news for himself.
Almost immediately distrust began to brew between the Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes, and the distrust began to ferment into open aggression between them.
"What exactly is Roboute going to Terra for - and why must he bring the mass of his Chapter?" some asked between themselves.
"Is it possible that he would cover up this news, if true, to continue his reign as our Marshall?" thought others.
"...Could it be that our beloved Roboute is entertaining thoughts... thoughts that his brother Horus once entertained?" whispered some.
Contempt and distrust for Roboute and his Chapter of Ultramarines spread further yet, as the other Chapters started questioning each other's every move.
"Why are you now following Roboute to Terra? You say it is to stop him from potentially causing unjust harm to the Emperor's Will - but is that your true aim?"
Roboute Guilliman, Primarch of the Ultramarines and newly established Marshall of the Imperium, instructed his Chapter to turn their capital ships towards Holy Terra, so that he could ascertain the truth of the news for himself.
Almost immediately distrust began to brew between the Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes, and the distrust began to ferment into open aggression between them.
"What exactly is Roboute going to Terra for - and why must he bring the mass of his Chapter?" some asked between themselves.
"Is it possible that he would cover up this news, if true, to continue his reign as our Marshall?" thought others.
"...Could it be that our beloved Roboute is entertaining thoughts... thoughts that his brother Horus once entertained?" whispered some.
Contempt and distrust for Roboute and his Chapter of Ultramarines spread further yet, as the other Chapters started questioning each other's every move.
"Why are you now following Roboute to Terra? You say it is to stop him from potentially causing unjust harm to the Emperor's Will - but is that your true aim?"
Brothers Will Fight
The tension eventually turned into action, and a period that could have been a new renaissance for the Imperium of Mankind quickly started to cloud into another great battle of brother versus brother. Everyone questioned everyone elses true motives while fighting to enact their own. It was only a matter of time before the first shots were fired.
Battle rages across the galaxy, but the fighting between three factions in particular have seen the most abrasion:
Roboute Guilliman and his Ultramarines are making for Terra for confirmation of the news, or so they say. It is widely whispered throughout the Imperium the Guilliman fancies himself the new de-facto ruler of Mankind - could he be capable of usurping the Emperor if he has truly arisen? To make matters more intriguing, it has been noted that Chapter Master Azrael and the Dark Angels have also made way for Terra under Guilliman's orders - but why?
The Iron Snakes Space Marines of Ithaka, led by their Chapter Master, Seydon, have set their mission on racing towards Holy Terra to protect the Emperor at all costs from any force that would see to ursurp him or do him harm.
Noble as this intention may be, they are much untrusted. Their mystic origins were quickly brought up as others started to question their true allegiance and goals. Supposedly a successor Chapter of the Ultramarines, why would they harbor such distrust for their Primarch? ..It is true that they don't strictly follow the Codex Astartes - are they even an Ultramarine successor - and if not, what and who are they?
The Space Wolves of Fenris followed suit on their plans to make for Terra shortly after Roboute announced that he would go. They aim for nothing more than to rally to the Emperor's side and follow him once again into battle.
...But can they be trusted? Has the curse of the Wulfen twisted their mind? Is it true they are harboring creatures of the Warp?!
Will the Imperium be able to mend this void?
...Or will this be the end of an age?
What does it take to Awake a God?
Battle rages across the galaxy, but the fighting between three factions in particular have seen the most abrasion:
Roboute Guilliman and his Ultramarines are making for Terra for confirmation of the news, or so they say. It is widely whispered throughout the Imperium the Guilliman fancies himself the new de-facto ruler of Mankind - could he be capable of usurping the Emperor if he has truly arisen? To make matters more intriguing, it has been noted that Chapter Master Azrael and the Dark Angels have also made way for Terra under Guilliman's orders - but why?
The Iron Snakes Space Marines of Ithaka, led by their Chapter Master, Seydon, have set their mission on racing towards Holy Terra to protect the Emperor at all costs from any force that would see to ursurp him or do him harm.
Noble as this intention may be, they are much untrusted. Their mystic origins were quickly brought up as others started to question their true allegiance and goals. Supposedly a successor Chapter of the Ultramarines, why would they harbor such distrust for their Primarch? ..It is true that they don't strictly follow the Codex Astartes - are they even an Ultramarine successor - and if not, what and who are they?
The Space Wolves of Fenris followed suit on their plans to make for Terra shortly after Roboute announced that he would go. They aim for nothing more than to rally to the Emperor's side and follow him once again into battle.
...But can they be trusted? Has the curse of the Wulfen twisted their mind? Is it true they are harboring creatures of the Warp?!
Will the Imperium be able to mend this void?
...Or will this be the end of an age?
What does it take to Awake a God?