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The Thousand Sons: A Legion of Sorcerers

In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, the Thousand Sons Legion continues to weave its dark magic across the galaxy. Led by the powerful sorcerer, Magnus the Red, this legion of genetically-engineered superhumans has become a force to be reckoned with.

Early Battles and Campaigns

The Thousand Sons have been involved in numerous battles and campaigns throughout the centuries. Some notable examples include:

• The War in the Webway (579.M37): A coven of Thousand Sons Sorcerers attempts to gain access to Commorragh.
• Calliope (???.M41): The harvesting of the planet’s souls, overseen by Ahriman.
• Dianixis (???.M41): The destruction of the planet, overseen by Ahriman.
• Etiamnun III (???.M41): The warband of Mordant Hex gains access to the Eldar webway.

Post-Heresy Organisation

After the Horus Heresy, the Thousand Sons Legion underwent significant changes. Magnus placed great emphasis on ensuring that legion officers could operate independently from him, teaching them all that they needed to succeed at command, including otherworldly skills.

• Veterans of the Thousand Sons wore the Achean Pattern MkIV Power Armour with distinctive helmets and shoulder pads.
• The legion was organized into small detachments, with leaders holding independent authority.
• Fellowships, roughly equivalent to companies, were established, each led by a powerful Psyker.

Notable Battles and Campaigns

The Thousand Sons have continued to play a major role in shaping the galaxy. Some notable battles and campaigns include:

• The Siege of the Fenris System (999.M41): Magnus the Red reappears at the head of a massive invasion of Fenris.
• The 13th Black Crusade (999.M41): Thousand Sons fighting alongside Abaddon the Despoiler invade territory near Prospero.
• The War in the Labyrinth (999.M41): Ahriman battles the Ynnari in the Webway.
• The Terran Crusade (999.M41): Magnus leads the Thousand Sons against the reborn Roboute Guilliman and his Eldar allies.

Modern Era

In the modern era, the Thousand Sons continue to expand their influence across the galaxy. Some notable events include:

• The Invasion of the Stygius Sector (???.M42): Magnus leads a great Tzeentchian host against the Imperium.
• The Battle for the Aspis System (???.M42): The Thousand Sons clash with Imperial forces.
• The Prosperan Rift War (???.M42): The Thousand Sons expand their holdings in Imperial space from Sortiarius.

The Thousand Sons remain a powerful and mysterious force in the galaxy, their sorcerers weaving dark magic to further their goals. As the Imperium teeters on the brink of collapse, the Thousand Sons stand ready to strike, their power and influence growing with each passing day.