Fulgrim
Primarch of the Emperor's Children, a traitor during the Horus Heresy.
Fulgrim is the Primarch of the Emperor's Children Legion, one of the 18 genetically engineered sons of the Emperor of Mankind. He is a central figure in the Horus Heresy, a galactic civil war that begins in the 31st millennium. The source describes him as a Primarch who leads a Legion of genetically enhanced superhuman soldiers, the Legiones Astartes. Fulgrim's Legion is one of those that finds itself divided into loyalist and traitor factions during the conflict. The source does not provide details on Fulgrim's appearance, personality, homeworld, or specific actions beyond his role as a Primarch and leader of a Legion that becomes part of the traitor forces.
- Role
- Primarch
- Legion
- Emperor's Children
- Affiliation
- Chaos Traitor Legions
Lore & Background
Fulgrim is one of the Emperor's 18 Primarchs, each leading a Legion of Space Marines during the Great Crusade in the early 31st millennium. The Horus Heresy series describes a civil war where the Legions split into loyalist and traitor factions. Fulgrim's Legion, the Emperor's Children, is among those that turn against the Emperor. The source does not specify Fulgrim's homeworld, his discovery, his physical description, or his specific deeds during the Great Crusade or Heresy. It notes that the conflict is caused by a Chaos plot to foil the Emperor, and that the Primarchs and their Legions struggle for victory. Fulgrim's role as a traitor Primarch is established by his inclusion in the traitor faction, but no further details about his corruption, battles, or death are provided in the source.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a narrative story for Fulgrim. It states that the Horus Heresy series includes new characters and establishes the background of previously established Warhammer 40,000 characters. However, no specific story events, quotes, or turning points involving Fulgrim are given. The series focuses on Warmaster Horus as the principal antagonist, and the first three novels cover the start of the conflict. Fulgrim's specific actions or dialogue are not mentioned in the provided source text.
Reader's Guide
Fulgrim is a Primarch of the Emperor's Children Legion, which becomes a traitor faction during the Horus Heresy. The source describes the Heresy as a civil war within the Imperium of Man, caused by a Chaos plot. The Primarchs lead Legions of Space Marines, and Fulgrim's Legion is among those that rebel. The source does not detail Fulgrim's combat style, personality traits, or specific role in battles. It notes that the series presents events in a nonlinear fashion, but no guide-level information about Fulgrim's abilities or strategies is available from the source.
Did You Know?
- Fulgrim is one of the 18 Primarchs created by the Emperor of Mankind.
- He leads the Emperor's Children Legion, which becomes a traitor faction during the Horus Heresy.
- The Horus Heresy series is set in the 31st millennium, 10,000 years before the main Warhammer 40,000 setting.
- The series consists of 65 published volumes, with the final volume released in January 2024.
- The Horus Heresy is caused by a Chaos plot to foil the Emperor of Mankind.
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