The Thousand Sons’ Tumultuous History
In the early days of the Great Crusade, the Thousand Sons Legion was a force to be reckoned with. Their unwavering dedication and unrelenting energy earned them a reputation as formidable expanders of the Imperium. However, their fortunes took a drastic turn five years into the Crusade.
The Onset of Psychic Abilities
It began with the spontaneous development of psychic abilities among the legion’s warriors. Initially, this was met with excitement and curiosity. But it wasn’t long before these newfound powers were overshadowed by a wave of horrific, degenerative mutations. This phenomenon became known as the “flesh-change,” striking fear into the hearts of the Thousand Sons.
Condemnation and Censure
As the news of the flesh-change spread, some of the other primarchs began to voice their disapproval. Mortarion, Rogal Dorn, and Corax were among the most vocal detractors, advocating for the censure or condemnation of the Thousand Sons. They saw the legion’s newfound abilities as an abomination, incompatible with the Emperor’s vision for the Imperium.
The Legion’s Downfall
As the years passed, more and more of the Thousand Sons succumbed to the flesh-change. Those who survived grew stronger in their powers, but their numbers dwindled significantly. The legion’s reputation was tarnished, and their very existence was called into question. It wasn’t long before a proposal was put forth to disband the Fifteenth Legion and expunge them from Imperial records altogether.
A Second Chance
But fate had other plans. The Great Crusade arrived at Prospero, where Magnus, the primarch of the Thousand Sons, was waiting. The entire legion was transported to Prospero to meet their gene-sire, and despite the pandemic of flesh-change within their ranks, there was a sense of hope. After the initial celebrations, Magnus stepped in to save his gene-sons, enacting a mysterious procedure that stabilized the genetic structure of the least-affected legionnaires.
A Faustian Bargain
The procedure, it turned out, involved a pact with a warp creature known as Choronzon, the Dweller in the Abyss and the Daemon of Dispersion. The terms of the bargain were unknown, but the results were undeniable. Barely a thousand of the Thousand Sons survived, but those who did were forever changed.
Rebirth and Renewal
With their gene-seed stabilized, the Fifteenth Legion was given a second chance. Recruiting from Prospero, they rebuilt their numbers and returned to the Great Crusade, this time led by their primarch. Though they would never become numerous, the Thousand Sons had emerged from the ashes, their legacy forever intertwined with the mysteries of the warp.
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