GrandMagnus Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hey brothers, Im looking for some help with the Horus Heresys timeline. As far as I know the war spaned 7 years, correct? The start at Isstvan III and the end at the Battle for Terra (followed by the age of scouring). But Im interested in know the following: How long was the dropsite massacre on Isstvan V? How long was the battle for Terra? Other than Calth, Prospero, Phall and Signus Prime (thats the one with the BA and deamons, right?), what other major conflicts occured during those 7 years? I feel the major problem with Lexicanum and other wiki sources is most say the battles ended after what sounds like a couple of hours or days, which in my mind just doesnt feel right when you consider whe are talking about space marine legions fighting eachother. Thank you, any info will be appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Well wait till tommorrow I'll have ordered the collected visions as there is a full timeline then ill let you know Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hey brothers, Im looking for some help with the Horus Heresys timeline. As far as I know the war spaned 7 years, correct? Yep. How long was the dropsite massacre on Isstvan V? Are you talking of the Massacre itself or the protracted hunt afterwards too? I know the whole affair lasted about 100 days, give or take, if I recall Ravens Flight correctly. How long was the battle for Terra? I believe the duration was fifty-five days of ground operations, if recollection doesn't fail me. There was also thirty days of battle for orbital superiority around Terra prior to that, I think. Other than Calth, Prospero, Phall and Signus Prime (thats the one with the BA and deamons, right?), what other major conflicts occured during those 7 years? Tallarn springs to mind. Pretty major event that one - it was the largest armoured conflicts in the history of the Imperium. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarSpirit Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The thramas crusade - DA vs NL Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 white scars v alpha legion at chondax space wolves v alpha legion at alaxxes (sp?) mars they also mentioned something at games day, off the top of my head, it was the battle of sonum? probably miles off with that. my memory is shocking we're just over halfway through, so there'll be plenty more epic showdowns on the way to terra Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 they also mentioned something at games day, off the top of my head, it was the battle of sonum? probably miles off with that. my memory is shocking Sarum, perhaps? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 we're just over halfway through, so there'll be plenty more epic showdowns on the way to terra I thought we were only in like the second year of the heresy as far as FW rules go.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareddm Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 He was most likely referring to the BL series. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Gotcha. That makes sense. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 In that case, I doubt we're even halfway. Calth was almost at the start of the conflict so we've got, what, six years to go? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller_gooner Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 In that case, I doubt we're even halfway. Calth was almost at the start of the conflict so we've got, what, six years to go? Unremembered Empire is set 2 years after Calth so let's say we're just shy of 3 years and nearly half way Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Whats the main story of Unremembered Empire btw? Is it worth reading? Also, in the hunt for survivors on Isstvan V was it only a few companies from each legion left over to hunt them down while the rest continued onward or did the entire traitor legions take care of it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm fairly sure the bulk of the World Eaters went a-hunting (Ravens Flight) but I'm not so certain of the other traitor Legions. There was definitely an Alpha Legion presence there (Deliverance Lost) but I don't recall the strength of the force left behind, if it was ever mentioned. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumah Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Whats the main story of Unremembered Empire btw? Is it worth reading? Yes, very worth it, but that's to be expected of Mr. Abnett. If you want to know the story, I'd encourage you to just read it; spoilers are no fun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Through Raven's Flight, Face of Treachery, Deliverance Lost and (as I understand it)Forgeworld's Massacre make the chase seem like a very big affair. According to Massacre, immediately following the Drop Site, the Night Lords began the chase. According to Raven's Flight, at one point the Iron Warriors took up the reigns, or the Raven Guard had just moved into a zone heavily populated with the IV Legion. By Face of Treachery and Deliverance Lost, we see that the World Eaters are literally swarming the Raven Guard's last stand in a tidal wave. Also from Deliverance Lost, we find out that a massive portion of each of the Traitor Legions are still at Istvaan as the Raven Guard then have to evade all of those ships to escape the system. Since Angron was there, it is most probable this was before he and Lorgar left for the Shadow Crusade. It was really quite surprisingly extensive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Dumah: I wasnt locking for spoilers, as you said they are no fun. Guess I will have to read it then :D Kol: So, it would be fair to say the traitor legions didnt leave until they had made sure they had erradicated as many loyalists as possible. For a 100 days as said before in this thread. Okay then. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yeah, sorry I was just responding to your post about the numbers and Olis' post about who all was there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yeah, sorry I was just responding to your post about the numbers and Olis' post about who all was there. No worry, I dont think it could be considered spoilers what you said, at least not in my opinion. It would have been another thing if you said "character X got it handed to him character Y at location Z while a-b things occured". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3509816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller_gooner Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Whats the main story of Unremembered Empire btw? Is it worth reading? Yes, very worth it, but that's to be expected of Mr. Abnett. If you want to know the story, I'd encourage you to just read it; spoilers are no fun. Seconded, you have to read it. Very pivotal in the series and leaves some nice cliffhangers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3510541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball570 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 In that case, I doubt we're even halfway. Calth was almost at the start of the conflict so we've got, what, six years to go? I just started reading Betrayer, and Lorgar mentions to Magnus that it took them (Word Bearers and World Eaters) 1 year to make it to Armatura, which happened shortly after Calth. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3516233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yeah Calth was one year after Istvaan V. Savage Weapons was two years after Istvaan V and Prince of Crows and Unremembered Empire were one year later. We're actually halfway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3516241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 If I say you lot are right, will you stop quoting me/replying to my post? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3516249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 If I say you lot are right, will you stop quoting me/replying to my post? No. If I say you lot are right, will you stop quoting me/replying to my post? And no. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282615-heresy-timeline/#findComment-3516276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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