Unveiling the Gothic Sector: A Hotbed of War and Destruction
Located in the Segmentum Obscurus, near the border of the Ultima Segmentum, lies the Gothic Sector, a region of space that has borne witness to some of the most brutal conflicts in the Imperium’s history.
A Theater of War
The Gothic War, also known as Abaddon’s 12th Black Crusade, ravaged the sector, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and chaos. The war saw the deployment of massive fleets, including those of Chaos, the Eldar, and the Imperium, as well as the involvement of pirates and other factions.
Key Locations and Events
- The Blackstone Fortresses, ancient abandoned space stations, were refitted into Imperial naval bases and played a crucial role in the war.
- The planet Fularis II was stripped of its atmosphere by two Blackstones under Abaddon’s control, demonstrating the devastating power of these ancient structures.
- The Schindlegeist system was the site of the deciding battle of the war, where Abaddon’s fleet was defeated.
- The Tarantis system was destroyed when Abaddon combined three Blackstones to unleash an energy wave into the system’s star, causing it to super nova.
Subsectors and Systems
The Gothic Sector is comprised of numerous subsectors and systems, each with its own unique characteristics and importance. Some notable locations include:
- Bhein Morr Subsector: home to several key worlds, including Krool, Oechalia, and Fularis.
- Port Maw: a hive world and the largest naval base in the sector, serving as the headquarters of Battlefleet Gothic.
- Savaven: a cardinal world of the Ecclesiarchy, destroyed by the Chaos Planet Killer ship during the opening stages of the war.
- Brinaga: a civilized world where the sixth Blackstone Fortress was located before the war.
Aftermath and Legacy
The Gothic War had a profound impact on the sector, leaving many worlds devastated and changing the balance of power in the region. The war also set the stage for future conflicts, including Abaddon’s 13th Black Crusade.
Trivia
The Gothic Sector and the Gothic War are central to Games Workshop’s Battlefleet Gothic game, released in 1999.
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