I was doing research on a project and doing and look what I stumbled upon, I’ve never seen this artwork before it’s very nicely done like look at the details and that chest piece
Artworks by piziio
He’s really really BIG! That’s it, The End.
Lmao I know a lot of you have seen and read all the Internet lore about Tyberos and a lot of it is just shenanigans. No one really talks about his actual character and personality. Like how though he is very big, his voice is literally a dry, dead whisper. And also how though he’s in customize terminator armor, he’s able to move around very quietly and fast. He might actually be in consideration for one of the fastest Marines alive, especially for his Size. They also don’t talk about how he’s a well versed technician in Void warfare, single-handedly stopping a Tyranid boarding ship from getting into the Nicor, the Sharks Battle Barge.
Tyberos is the undisputed master and silent judge that rules over the Carcharodons Astra. A warrior whose face is death itself, scarred and mutilated from countless battles within the Outer Dark. His gruesome reputation grew even more when the Sharks participated in the Badab war. Using ancient lightning claws known as “Hunger and Slake” he and his elite terminator squad known as the “Red Brethren” slaughtered countless traitor Marines doing all that in complete silence, that is the way of the chapter. At some point, Tyberos was wounded from nefarious means, but he lived. And has most likely crossed the Rubicon becoming a Primaris Marine. He has received calls of aid from Ordo Astartes, about the forgiveness of chapters that they fought in the Badab War. Will this be the beginning of some sort of Astartes on Astartes war again? Who knows.
The name Tyberos is not actually a name, but a title. Like how armor is passed down within their Chapter, Titles/Names are passed down as well. Tyberos is given to the Chapter Master, and Red Wake is actually another title as well. So technically, we don’t know what Tyberos’ real name is. We see this in other characters like “Red Wrath” and “Red Tane(Name of a Maori god)” They are highly ranked members with those titles. For example, if Bail Sharr was become the new Chapter Master, he would earn the title Tyberos, but might be called be Tyberos, The Red Reaper. The last part is just speculation lol.
To read Tyberos’s stories read where he actually shows up read “Outer Dark and A Tithe of Shadows” by Robbie MacNiven. “Silent Hunters” by Edoardo Albert. And of course the Imperial Amour Badab War.
Day 19: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/lcV6yW0644
Artworks by Henning Ludvigsen
Lady Sun Lee is a member of one of the most wealthiest Roger Trader houses in the galaxy. Having holdings on several dozen Agri Worlds, holding trade routes and providing food supplies to multiple Hive-worlds. With this wealth, her and other members of her Dynasty, do not indulge in it too much and would rather pursue their personal passions and ambitions. With this, she has become a deadly swordmaster, an expert treasure hunter, seasoned explorer, an archaeologist and so on. She even convinced the population of a feral world that she was some goddess of humanity with that, the world of millions of people have her loyalty. The sword she weilds is an ancient relic of her Roger trader house and can trace its lineage all the way back to the Age of Strife On Terra.
After word of a legendary planet known as “Dread Pearl” a planet with vast resources, treasures and untapped potential, reached her. She gathered 4 of her ships, including her Royal army. Which are said to be armed with the same capabilities as the Imperial Guard and sit out to Footfall. But of course she wasn’t alone, other Roger Trader forces are on the hunt for that planet as well, so there will be be new rivals and new allies.
She’s one of the characters in in Roger Trader: Lure of the Expanse
Day 18: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/WMipIwcfKR
Artworks by Daniel Caballero and Marta Dettlaff
The moment Jaghatai Khan laid eyes on Jubal he knew he was destined for greatness. Though he was Terran born, he held true to all the ideals of Chogorian people. The way he looked, the way he fought, the way he carried himself, even the way he drank. Jubal was one of those dudes that brought good vibes everywhere he went and got along with all the friend groups lol. Jaghatai saw him as the ideal White Scar and wanted more warriors just like him. Jubal was the Khan of the Brotherhood of Summer Lightning, and was sent off in an exploration fleet. Throughout that time, his reputation grew, he was on par with Astartes such as Sigismund, Lucius and Savatar. He was HIM of the White Scars, even more famous than Shiban himself.
When he returned to the rest of the legion, brother was fighting brother and the imperium was collapsing in on itself, and he was plunged into the fight instantly in the middle of the Heresy. After the unfortunate passing of the leader of the Keshig. Jaghatai selected him as its next leader, but Jubal felt somewhat not qualified for the role and thought Shiban would be a better choice. Jaghatai still gave him the same rank as he said he possessed the “Ineed” the kill of cheerfulness. Not just fighting with hate and fury in ones heart but bringing artistry to the battlefield. He split the command structure. Jubal was then given a new name and title of “Ahn-ezen” and became The Master of the Hunt. Attacking and killing all those who are enemies of the White Scars.
To read his story read “The Path of Heaven” by Chris Wraight and “The Solar War” by John French.
Day 17: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/0PZSEuRxZb
GW has stated a few times that this will not be released separately at all. Could be cap and they could always change their minds. But for now it’s a fact.
For those that don’t know this is the lore book that comes with the release box that’s said to be 120 plus pages of JUST LORE. This feels like a FOMO tactic for those interested in the story, but aren’t fans of the models in the box.
Artwork by Misha Savier
“Make no mistake, Varonius. Wherever the sinful taint of Chaos contaminates His glorious Imperium, I wield absolute authority. Let the skies be proof of my command.”
After the events of the Great Rift, the Gilead System was completely cut off from the rest of the Imperium. Suffering from instability, lack of supplies, uprisings, and demon incursions for 3 years. Forces rushed over to bring it aid, Inquisitor Jiao Abaijan was apart of those forces. She’s joined by a rogue trader flotilla, lead by Jakel Varonius. Along with The Primaris reinforcements of the Indominus Crusade to enforce the already mysterious “Absolvers” space marine chapter within the system. With demon worlds popping out of the rift into the Gilead system, and with chaos corruption everywhere. She will do anything, no matter what to keep purity within the system. Now that it is out of reach of the Emperor‘s light.
Overall I love her designs, she’s apart of the Warhammer40k Wrath & Glory RPG series.
Day 16: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/NMyynAxpLu
Spoilers for Spears of the Emperor*
At the beginning of the book Brêac mentions several times that they’ve been sending ships for years to the other side of the rift, with no success as those ships never contact them back or returned, so they stopped. With our assumption that those ships most likely have been destroyed or lost. But we gotta remember right, the Great rift is basically still a warp storm of sorts and has a lot of weird time displacement things going on.
GW has made that a plot device for years with characters mysteriously getting lost in warp storms and then randomly showing up again at the right time and place. And I think that is what is going on. The Forces that are on Armageddon are the ones previously sent through the great rift and somehow survived.
Brêac also states that the lions “Make No effort” to go back to the Imperium, for obvious reasons. So I’m still not sure how or why they will go back. Maybe some of those Spears ships just happens to have some Lions on them
Spoilers from World Ablaze*
People have been wondering how the blood angels got back across the rift. One of the announcers kind of spoils something by saying they kept oaths and sent a force and only a few of them made it over. In World Ablaze, we see the 6th Company, finally make it to Armageddon and they say by the time they got there the war has been going on for 2 years. That’s how warp travel/crossing the rift effect what’s going on
Artwork by Daamianki
Decimus: Why do you smile brother
Valius: I am executing the Emperor's will, arm to arm with His finest, slaughtering the enemies of Mankind. I have every reason to smile!
Of course I had to add everyone’s favorite cauliflower eared, one eyed intercessor to the list! Valius is a Tactical Marine and a member of combat squad Veridian. He’s with the main force of the 2nd Company as they are dead locked in the 4th Tyranic War. After the return of Demetrian Titus to the ranks of the 2nd company, Valius’s squad is tasked with doing co-op missions along with Titius’s squad, fighting both Tyranids and Chaos Marines in the process. Him and Decimus dialogues back and forth are some of the best in the game, though he’s not the leader of the squad. His calm, nonchalant yet slightly caring personality is a perfect balance against that Decimus’s hotheadedness. Valius is one of the only Marines who does not question or suspects Titus of any sinister intent, and is mostly now a part of the 500 Worlds Reclamation Campaign. I really hope they bring him back for Space Marine 3.
He’s not any books yet, but you can play as him in the Space Marine 2 Video game.
Day 15: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/Va3abuHmrP
The Dragons seem to have been forgotten in the shuffle of all the news 😂excited about the news of the Black Dragons being back, looking forward to the new lore
My first thought is, what is going to happen with the second book? Why would we leave the Veil? What is the timeline of this?
If you aren't watching the live q and a. Your chapter and the celestial lions are on Armageddon with the sons of Vulkan!!
Artworks by Daniel Caballero and Marta Dettlaff
Amon has been there from the very beginning, born the son of one of the conquered warlords pre-unification. He was made one of the Lords of Terra, of Squad Dynastes. Though he may have been there since the early stages including almost all major events, he seems to be one of the younger high ranking Custodes. And compared to some other Custodes like Valdor, Ra and Diocletian, He’s the least dickish. With several characters including enemies. Mentioning how kind and respectful he is(Though he did almost fight Dorn). His age might play a factor in that. Russ even called him a puppy, even though Amon is 100s of years older than him.
Regardless of his youthful appearance, Amon is one of the most skilled Custodes and might be the best interms of investigation and infiltration. Making it the furthest during blood games in that era. After fighting for a time in the war for the Web Way, Amon was tasked to aid Euphrati Keeler and interview/guard Basilio Fo as Malcador and Valdor wanted another contingent plan, a bio-weapon only Fo could make that would be capable of killing all Astartes if necessary during the Seige of Terra. Currently in the Scouring Series, Amon is one of the higher ranking Custodes along with Diocletian, outside of the throne room. As Valdor is busy trying to keep the Emperor Stabilized. Amon also assists in trying to figure out who took Malcadors remains. He will definitely be in more Scouring Books to come.
Fun fact: Custodes earn or are given their names based on many things like place of birth or achievements or more. Constantine Valdors full name is 1932 elements long. Amon’s full name so far is Amon Tauromachian Xigaze Lepron Cairen Hedrossa Pyrope Leng, plus more ending with Longinus…so far.
Amon is all over a lot of the Horus Heresy books, like I said he’s basically at almost every single important event. To read his stories start with “Blood Games” by Dan Abnett. A then “First Wall⏩Saturnine⏩Mortis⏩Warhawk” and then “The End and the Death Parts 1-3” by Dan Abnett. And “Ashes of the Imperium” By Chris Wraight.
Day 14: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/HHjPH1xXan
Artworks by Neil Roberts, Battlecatbeta and Elijah Gurenko
'Who was it that beat you?' asked Loken, ducking a waist-high sweep of Mourn-it-all. He aimed a low cut at Aximand's knees. 'A Chogorian named Hibou Khan,' said Aximand, driving the blade into the deck. It screeched with red sparks. 'Why do you care?'
Loken, ‘So I can tell him I finished the job.'
Hibou Khan is honestly one of the most aesthetically pleasing looking characters and arguably has the most bad ass model in all of 30k. Take a moment and go look, check out that helmet, by god!! Hibou was a Terran born Astartes before reuniting with his Legion on Chogoris. He spent years of fighting along side the Luna Wolves and had great respect for Horus, as he thought him and his Primarchs ideals aligned. When he joined the Scars, he brought along the Luna wolves boy Scout club of the warrior lodges. It was within these lodge meetings that he and others plotted to turn on the Scars and the aline themselves with the forces of Horus. His mindset was skewed, but he sttill truly cared for the Imperium, Terra and his legion. He thought he was in the right. Their scheme failed, and he was in prisoned along side the others.
He was given the path of penance by his Primarch and made one of the leaders of the Sagyar Mayan. A kamikaze style strike force that would only be given penance by drawing the blood of traitor forces. He was placed in the aboard a ship of scattered legion forces lead by Iron Hand, Henricos. Hibou lead an ambush against the Sons of Horus, using his mastery of the fighting style, Burkutchi. to grievously wound Horus Aximand, and kill 12 more sons of Horus before retreating. Not much is known of what happened to him afterwards, I hope he randomly shows up in the scouring series.
To read his stories read “Scars and Grey Talon” by Chris Wraight. And “Little Horus” by Dan Abnett
Day 13: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/C4lhU3b901
Artwork by Valariy Vegera or Vladimir Kafanov
Said to have been trained by those who lived in the Himalayans before the construction the Imperial Palace. Zhi-Meng is the oldest and most powerful Astropath on Terra. He’s a living intergalactic communication system, that helped send and receive some of the most critical/secretive information during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. During the early stages of the Heresy, when Magnus tried to reach Terra and communicate with the Emperor. The psychic whiplash damaged many things, including killing many Astropaths. Magnus did nothing wrong but god damn it Magnus! This also gave visions, one of those visions was implanted into one of Zhi-Meng‘s students, Kai Zulane. Who was then captured by heretical Astartes. So Zhi-Meng sent Custodians and Yasu Nagasena to catch him before the information could get into the wrong hands.
During the siege of Terra, He accompanies Euphrati Keeler. Aiding her as she unlocked her psychic capabilities and navigating to safety while Terra burned. Now in the Scouring He is involved in the political circus, trying to figure out what to do after the Emperor has been put on the golden throne.
To read his stories, read “the Outcast Dead” by Graham McNeil. “The end and the death parts 1-3” by Dan Abnett. And “Ashes of the Imperium” by Chris Wraight.
Day 12: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/5uitiHIUJR
Artworks by Daniel Caballero, Misha Savier and Marta Dettlaff
There are many great characters and heros in the Horus heresy, but Shiban has to be on top of the list in terms of most underrated. Born Tamu of the Khin-zan tribe on the world of Chogoris. Tamu was inducted into the ordu Jaghatei and chose the name Shiban, as he joined the Brotherhood of the Storm. Through a decade of campaigning through the great crusade, he honed his skills and constantly remembering all of his teachings from his Masters like, Hasik Noyan-Khan and Yesugei. He would later become Khan of the Brotherhood even though some doubted if he was ready.
During the early stages of the Horus heresy, the White Scars stayed nutral until their Primarch could determine the facts of who was in the right and wrong. In doing this he visited Prospero after the massacre(Where they found Revuel Arvida😃) while that was happening most of the Terran born Scars who were apart of the warrior lodges plotted the overtake the ships and join Horus’s forces. Shiban found out about this scheme, and a battle commenced that nearly tore the chapter apart, until Jaghatai returned to stop it. In the process of battle, Shiban was gravely wounded. Virtually almost all of his body legs, arms, eye were replaced by cybernetics. Throughout that process, he became a lot darker and hated the Scars who betrayed the brotherhood. But yet he still never lost his humanity, honestly he is one of the most human and caring space marines ever written in 40k. His relationships with human characters like Cole, Ilya Ravallion and Katsuhiro prove that. Can go on and on, but this is getting long so
To read his stories read “Scars, Path of Heaven, Warhawk, and Homebound” by Chris Wraight. “Mortis” by John French. And “After the Dawn, The Darkness” by Guy Haley. I really wish he showed up in Ashes of the Imperium I think that’s him on the cover though, but I have no doubt he’ll show up in future Scouring books.
Day 11: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/2ErLDYmySA
Artwork by Darren Tan
Born on the Feral World of Drook, a planet filled with mists and bogs(Scotland if it was a planet). Grawnya carries the traditions of her world where ever she goes, a huge warrior clad plaided clothes and baring a dirk blade. She was made chief and leader of the of the Drookian 711th Regiment sent to aid the Cadian Gate during the 13th Black Crusade. Her accent, behavior and tradition led her into some conflict with some of the Cadians. As the people of Drook did not use paper. They carry their history, traditions, names etc in woven clothes or would pass it on orally. This led to some budding of heads as the Cadians would accuse the Drookians of being thieves and illiterate. But literacy doesn’t really matter on the battlefield, and she proved her tenacity and earned the respect of Minka Lesk, eventually being transferred to her regiment due to some unfortunate circumstances. She’s become one of the lead figures in the Cadian 101st.
To read the rest of her story, read “Shadow of the Eighth, Hell’s Last and Fen Guard“ by Justin D Hill
Day 10: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/084NOKb1FR
Artwork by reclusiarch-orm
Te Kahurangi is arguably the oldest living loyalist(Non-dreadnought) Astartes, giving even Dante a run for his money. As he’s said to be 3 generations removed from his wandering ancestors, the Space Marines exiled during the Great Crusade. If true, that would make him thousands of years old. He’s an ancient warrior that will do whatever it takes to keep the existence of his chapter alive. Mentoring many warriors through out his life time including current warriors like, Tyberos, Kahu, Akia, Bail Sharr etc. But most importantly Khauri, who is the future of the Chapters Librarius.
Born on an Ocean world, Te Kahurangi was gifted with extremely powerful and unique void/aquatic based psychic abilities. He’s essentially the second in command of the Carcharodon Astra, though he knows his time left in the material world is short, he will make sure the foundations are stable so that is chapter will live on.
To find out more about him and the rest of his story read “Red Tithe, Outer Dark, Void Exile and A Tithe of Shadows” by Robbie MacNiven. Along with “Silent Hunters” by Edoardo Albert
Day 9: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/aG4taKKsvK
Artwork by LJ Koh
Mithryan was there when the Chapter was founded, when they stripped the livery of the White Scars for the dark hue of blue. When First Chapter Master Angnar was given the twice bladed Axe of Jaghatai Khan that would become the badge of the Chapter. He was there when there home world was founded
And now that dark home world has been invaded by corrupt Admech of the Collegio Titanicus who have already slaughtered half of their Chapter. Now a broken Chapter on the brink of annihilation, Mithryan and his sergeant, Aekin. Must lead Ansar Company against the lead Warlord Titian. As the rest of the chapter fights an armada Titan forces. From founding to ending he will stand with the chapter no matter what.
Read “The Blind King” by Paul Kearney, very well written story that shows how helpless it feels fighting against Titians
Day 8: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/9QeZnPGaxm
Artwork by Nicholas Kay
“We care for the wind in our hair, the blood of our foes, the ferocity of our assault. And after death, we sleep, because the battle is done. And that was enough.”
Nergui, Captain of Watch Company Vigil. Was investigating a scene after one of his squads “Kill team Primus” was ambushed and killed. Prior to the ambush the kill team had discovered that the Tau, had created a new battlesuit. The “KV128 Stormsurge” a terrifying new weapon, and they also had a whole facility that was manufacturing these new battle suits. The watchtower in the system could not spare enough battle Brothers to take on such a threat. So Nergui came up with the idea to go to Chogoris and ask the White Scars for aid. That being the 4th Company, The Tulwar.
Nergui is a White Scar, true and true. He treats his Assault Bike “Ganbold” as if it’s a living Chogorian horse. And is constantly saying poems and haiku’s every other sentence. To see how this story turns out read “Storm of Damocles” by Justin D Hill
Day 7: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/CI9oLzNGdb
Artwork by Misha Savier
A Void Born of the Jovian Void-Clans of Jupiter, Su-Kassen came from a long line of highly decorated naval officers. She earned the admiration of Primarch, Rogal Dorn. And served by his side for decades, forming a very close relationship with him and other members of the Imperial Fists like Archamus. During the Horus Heresy, she was placed in his command hierarchy and inner Cadre, Being one of his most trusted war advisors/generals. But she wasn’t just trusted and respected by him, but multiple Primarchs including Jaghatai Khan, Sanguinius, and even the likes of Malcador The Sigillite, Being present in war councils and asked for her opinion as they prepared for the inevitable battles to come in the Solar system.
During the early stages of the Heresy her daughter, Khalia Su-Kassen Hon II. Was Captain of the Thunder Break a ship apart of the Sons of Horus Expeditionary Fleet and lost all communication after the betrayal. This was a major distraction as she worried for her during her preparation for war. Eventually when Dorn went to Terra, all control of the Phalanx, the Imperial Fists fortress monastery, was given to her. With control of the ship she played a great role in lifting the Seige of Terra. During the Secouring Era, she was made a High Lord of Terra.
To learn her story read “The Solar War” by John French and “Ashes of the Imperium” by Chris Wraight
Day 6: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryWarhammer/s/6Tmt8Oj0Xt