Who Were the Traitor Legions?
The traitor legions were the Space Marine Legions that joined Horus during the Horus Heresy and rebelled against the Emperor. These legions eventually became Chaos Space Marine forces aligned with the Chaos Gods.
QUICK FACTS
| Legion | Primarch |
|---|---|
| Sons of Horus | Horus Lupercal |
| World Eaters | Angron |
| Death Guard | Mortarion |
| Thousand Sons | Magnus the Red |
| Emperor’s Children | Fulgrim |
| Iron Warriors | Perturabo |
| Word Bearers | Lorgar |
| Night Lords | Konrad Curze |
EXPLANATION
When Horus turned against the Emperor, several Primarchs followed him into rebellion. Their legions fought against loyalist forces across the galaxy during the Horus Heresy. After the war, many of these legions fled into the Eye of Terror and became Chaos Space Marines.
WHY IT MATTERS
The traitor legions remain major enemies of the Imperium. Their continued existence ensures that the legacy of the Horus Heresy still shapes galactic warfare.
RELATED LORE
What Is the Horus Heresy
Who Betrayed the Emperor Among the Primarchs
Who Is Horus Lupercal
Who Are the Chaos Space Marines
FAQ
How many legions betrayed the Emperor?
Nine Space Marine legions ultimately joined the rebellion.
Where are the traitor legions now?
Many operate from the Eye of Terror and other Chaos-controlled regions.
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