Know No Fear Novel Warhammer 40K – Part 1 (Part 1 of 2)

Betrayal on Calth: A Horus Heresy Novel

In a distant corner of the galaxy, a world teeters on the brink of destruction. Calth, a planet of unyielding resolve, is beset on all sides by the treacherous forces of Chaos. The once-loyal Word Bearers, now corrupted by the whispers of the Warp, have turned against their former allies, the Ultramarines.

A Legion Divided

As the battle for Calth rages on, the Ultramarines find themselves facing an enemy unlike any they have ever known. Their own brothers, the Word Bearers, have been transformed into monstrous creatures driven by a hunger for destruction. The Ultramarines must confront this new threat head-on, even as they struggle to come to terms with the betrayal that has shaken the very foundations of their Legion.

Key Players in the Conflict

  • Roboute Guilliman, Primarch of the Ultramarines, must lead his Legion against the traitorous Word Bearers and restore order to the planet.
  • Lorgar Aurelian, Primarch of the Word Bearers, will stop at nothing to achieve his twisted goals, even if it means destroying entire worlds.
  • Kor Phaeron, the Black Cardinal, manipulates events from behind the scenes, using his cunning and intelligence to further the interests of the traitors.

The Battle for Calth

The war on Calth is a desperate and brutal conflict, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The Ultramarines, led by Guilliman, fight valiantly to hold back the tide of Chaos, but the Word Bearers seem endless in number and ferocity. As the battle rages on, it becomes clear that the fate of Calth hangs in the balance.

Consequences of Betrayal

The consequences of the Word Bearers’ betrayal are far-reaching and devastating. The planet of Calth is left scarred and devastated, its people forever changed by the horrors they have witnessed. The Ultramarines, once a proud and noble Legion, are left to pick up the pieces and wonder how their own brothers could turn against them so completely.

A New Chapter in the Horus Heresy

Know No Fear, the 19th novel in the Horus Heresy series, marks a new chapter in the ongoing saga of the Imperium of Man. The story of the battle for Calth is one of heroism and tragedy, of loyalty and betrayal. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Space Marines, who even in the darkest of times refuse to yield.

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