The Unseen Architect
Malcador, the enigmatic Sigillite, wove a complex web of intrigue to safeguard humanity’s future. Through his mystical means, facilitated by the Eldar-human hybrid Ael Wyntor, he concealed Titan from the ravages of the Horus Heresy. This hidden stronghold would serve as the foundation for a new army of Space Marines, forged from the very essence of the Emperor.
A New Brotherhood
Within the fortress-monastery, Malcador had assembled everything necessary to create a Chapter, a smaller, tighter brotherhood of Space Marines. Hundreds of suitable recruits from across the galaxy were gathered, some raw and untrained, while others were secretly selected from loyalist Legions. Janus, one of the eight original Space Marines, was appointed as the Grey Knights’ leader, taking the title of Supreme Grand Master.
Hidden Away
Before departing, Malcador cast his greatest enchantment yet, hiding Titan within the Warp itself. Protected by Macro-Geller fields and sigilic rites, the fortress remained concealed while the final battles of the Heresy raged on in Real Space. When Titan reemerged into the Materium, the war was over, and due to the longer passage of time within the Warp, an army of a thousand Battle Brothers, the Grey Knights, had been raised.
The Siege of Terra
As the Solar War began, Malcador appeared alongside Rogal Dorn, Sanguinius, Jaghatai Khan, and Constantin Valdor in the loyalist war council. He clashed with Garviel Loken, who opposed his order to execute prisoners. Malcador believed these sacrifices were necessary to preserve humanity. Despite their differences, he allowed Loken to leave Terra to rescue Mersadie Oliton, hoping that an act of compassion might be what was needed in this time of darkness.
Whispers in the Warp
Malcador next appeared in the Warp, informing the Emperor of Horus’ initial moves into the Sol System. He asked if it was impossible to win the coming battle, but the Emperor refused to answer. Instead, he bid farewell to Malcador. Later, at a loyalist war council, Malcador revealed that Vulkan lived and was hidden beneath the Imperial Palace, and exposed the truth about the Webway Project.
In the shadows, Malcador continued to shape the course of human history, his actions guided by his unwavering dedication to the Imperium. Though his methods were often shrouded in mystery, his ultimate goal remained clear: the preservation of humanity, no matter the cost.
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