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The Unrest on Sepheris Secundus

Sepheris Secundus, a remote ice world on the edge of the Calixis Sector, has been plagued by unrest and rebellion for centuries. The planet’s harsh environment and brutal feudal system have created a breeding ground for discontent and violence.

The Rise of Baron Ulbrexis

In the late 8th century M41, Baron Havalir Saerton Ulbrexis, ruler of the Egge mine region, implemented a series of unprecedented reforms. He provided education to his serfs and purchased advanced mining equipment from the Adeptus Mechanicus, significantly increasing the efficiency of his mines. However, these innovations also made him many enemies among the nobility, who saw him as a threat to their power.

The Rebellion of the Broken Chains

After being deposed by the Queen and forced to flee, Ulbrexis founded the “Broken Chains,” a rebel organization dedicated to spreading his ideology and bringing attention to the inhumane conditions on Sepheris Secundus. Through a series of coordinated attacks on key mining facilities, the Broken Chains sought to disrupt the planet’s economy and bring about change.

The Inquisition Intervenes

As the rebellion gained momentum, the Inquisition took notice and dispatched a team of agents to Sepheris Secundus. With the help of the captured Baron Ulbrexis, they were able to put an end to the rebellion and restore order to the planet.

The Aftermath

In the aftermath of the rebellion, the Inquisition continued to monitor Sepheris Secundus, aware that the underlying causes of the unrest still lingered. The discovery of Eldar soulstones in one of the mines sparked a new wave of xenos activity, and the Inquisition was forced to intervene once again to prevent further chaos.

A Legacy of Unrest

Sepheris Secundus remains a hotbed of unrest and rebellion, with tensions simmering just below the surface. The legacy of Baron Ulbrexis and the Broken Chains continues to inspire those seeking change, and the Inquisition remains vigilant, ever prepared to respond to the next threat to the Imperium’s authority.

Timeline of Events

• Late 8th century M41: Baron Ulbrexis implements reforms in the Egge mine region.
• Early 9th century M41: Ulbrexis is deposed and forced to flee, founding the Broken Chains rebellion.
• 807.M41: The Bleached Ones uprising on Tranch sparks unrest on Sepheris Secundus.
• 808.M41: A large shipment of valuable ores goes missing, sparking rumors of the Broken Chains’ return.
• 812.M41: Inquisitor Glavius Wroth denounces several radicals on Sepheris Secundus.
• 813.M41: The Broken Chains re-emerge, using xenos technology and warp-tainted devices.
• 815.M41: The Inquisition intervenes, putting an end to the rebellion and restoring order.
• 815.M41: Eldar soulstones are discovered in one of the mines, sparking a new wave of xenos activity.