In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, the followers of Chaos are both feared and misunderstood. Their unwavering devotion to the Ruinous Powers reveals a twisted philosophy that challenges the ideals of the Imperium. Through their own words, these champions of Chaos offer a glimpse into the madness and purpose that drives them.

“We are not the slaves of the Emperor, but the masters of our own destiny.”

— Ahriman, Sorcerer of the Thousand Sons

Ahriman mocks the Imperium’s stagnant rule, calling it a “corpse rotting slowly from within while maggots writhe in its belly.” He sees its glory as long faded, built by the toil of heroes but inhabited by frightened weaklings. For Ahriman, the freedom offered by Chaos far outweighs the hollow promises of the Emperor.

“Knowledge is power, and power is the only truth.”

— Magnus the Red, Primarch of the Thousand Sons

Magnus underscores the supreme importance of knowledge: “The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.” This credo shapes the Thousand Sons’ relentless pursuit of the universe’s secrets, even as their thirst for power often drives them to devastating ends.

“Victory is not won by the strongest, but by the most cunning.”

— Alpha Legionnaire

Adhering to the eight principles of war laid out in the Breviary of the Alpha Legion, this quote reflects the legion’s emphasis on subtlety and strategic brilliance. For the Alpha Legion, brute force pales compared to the efficacy of deception, discipline, and unyielding commitment to eternal war.

“We are all Alpharius, and we are all one.”

— Anonymous Alpha Legionnaires

This declaration of unity among the Alpha Legion reveals their shared identity and collective purpose. “We are all Alpharius” signifies the legion’s tactical anonymity, blurring the lines between individual and legion, and confounding their enemies at every turn.

“The power of Chaos is not to be underestimated.”

— Sorcerer of the Thousand Sons

Wielding the terrifying gifts of the Warp, the sorcerers of the Thousand Sons summon daemons and unleash devastating magic in battle. Calling upon Tzeentch, Slaanesh, Nurgle, and Khorne, they are conduits of Chaos’s raw and unpredictable power, striking fear into all who face them.

“Your shrines will burn, your streets run with blood, your false idols shattered, your people slaughtered by the thousands.”

— The Scarlet Marquis, Champion of the Emperor’s Children

Reveling in the destruction of Kanzuz IX, the Scarlet Marquis boasts of unrelenting carnage and annihilation. For him, chaos and destruction are the ultimate celebrations of devotion to Slaanesh.

“Pain is the only truth, and suffering is the only reality.”

— Fabius Bile, Apothecary of the Emperor’s Children

Fabius Bile celebrates the virtues of pain and suffering, describing it as the purest experience:
“Thrill in the noise that breaks the skin and ravages the mind! Savour the shuddering, shaking screams that shiver the spine and shatter the skull!”
His words reflect the twisted philosophy of a mad genius, lost to the dark pursuit of perfection.

“Good deeds are futile, and those who do them will die unthanked and unremembered.”

This chilling sentiment captures the nihilism of Chaos. For the devotees of the Ruinous Powers, morality and self-sacrifice are meaningless, and only power and survival hold true value.