The High Lords of Terra: A History of Power and Intrigue
The High Lords of Terra have long been the ruling council of the Imperium of Man, guiding humanity’s destiny from the shadows. Their history is one of intrigue, power struggles, and occasional cooperation.
The Early Years
In the early days of the Imperium, the High Lords were a loose collection of powerful individuals who advised the Emperor. Two notable Lord Commanders Militant of the Imperial Army were Tabor Ludovicia and Haldane Ma’lon. By the Siege of Terra, this post was held by Adreen.
The Reorganization
Following the reforms of Roboute Guilliman after the Horus Heresy, the Council of Terra was formally reorganized into the Senatorum Imperialis. The first known complete composition of the modern High Lords was during the War of the Beast in 544.M32.
Notable Members
Some notable members of the High Lords include:
- Udin Macht Udo: Lord Commander of the Imperium and Chairman of the Senatorum
- Koorland: Deposed Udo as Lord Commander
- Maximus Thane: Succeeded Koorland as Lord Commander
- Lansung: Lord High Admiral of the Imperial Navy and the most powerful High Lord
- Drakan Vangorich: 12th Grand Master of Assassins and de facto Chairman of the Senatorum
The Beheading and Its Aftermath
After the Beheading, Vangorich unveiled a new composition Senatorum. Due to his distrust of psykers, the Adeptus Astra Telepathica and Adeptus Astronomica were not represented.
Later Developments
In later years, the High Lords continued to evolve. Notable members included:
- Goge Vandire: Master of the Administratum & Ecclesiarch
- Sebastian Thor: Succeeded Vandire as Ecclesiarch
- Roboute Guilliman: Lord Commander of the Imperium, Imperial Regent, & Lord Militant of the High Twelve
- Trajann Valoris: Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes
Dissolution and Restoration
Following the reorganization of the Imperium upon Guilliman’s resurrection, the High Lords were dissolved. However, sometime later during the Indomitus Crusade, the High Twelve had been restored with Guilliman serving as their head.
Modern Era
Today, the High Lords continue to shape the Imperium’s destiny. Notable members include:
- Violeta Roskavler: Master of the Administratum
- Lucius Throde: Master of the Astronomican
- Zlatad Aph Kerapliades: Master of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica
- Fadix: Grand Master of Assassins
Positions Within the High Lords
The High Lords comprise various positions, including:
- Master of the Administratum
- Ecclesiarch
- Inquisitorial Representative
- Fabricator-General
- Grand Provost Marshal
- Paternoval Envoy
- Master of the Astronomican
- Master of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica
- Grand Master of Assassins
- Lord Commander of the Imperium
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