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What Are the Plague Wars?

The Plague Wars were a series of major conflicts between the Imperium and the Chaos Death Guard in the Ultramar region. The war was led by Mortarion and involved the spread of supernatural plagues created by the Chaos God Nurgle.

QUICK FACTS

ItemDetail
ConflictPlague Wars
EnemyDeath Guard
LeaderMortarion
LocationUltramar
EraEarly M42

EXPLANATION

The Plague Wars began when Mortarion launched large-scale invasions into Ultramar during the Era Indomitus. Chaos forces spread devastating plagues across multiple worlds. Roboute Guilliman led Imperial forces to defend the region and halt the Death Guard advance.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Plague Wars demonstrate the ongoing conflict between Chaos and the Imperium in the modern timeline. They also highlight the continuing rivalry between Guilliman and Mortarion.

RELATED LORE

Who Are the Death Guard
Who Is Nurgle
What Is the Era Indomitus
What Is the Imperium of Man

FAQ

Who led the Death Guard during the Plague Wars?

Mortarion commanded the Chaos forces.

Where did the war take place?

The conflict occurred primarily in the Ultramar region.

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