DogWelder Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 With 8th Edition and Dark Imperium out, there's been a lot of new fluff updates for Ultramar. I thought I would make a neat little summary of it here. I've also posted this to 1d4chan wiki. In M42, Ultramar's formerly idyllic existence was shattered by a Death Guard invasion led by Mortarian himself. Three systems to the galactic north of Ultramar were corrupted by influence of Nurgle and its planets are turned into staging grounds for the invasion of Guilliman's mini-Empire. Espandor was badly sieged, Iax was overrun by daemons of Nurgle after being converted into a hospital world due to a convoluted scheme involving Guardsmen infected with Nurgle bugs, and even Macragge suffered bouts of Chaos-induced rebellion. Adding to the Ultramarines' misfortune, the invasion force also consisted of Typhus and his Plague Fleet alongside a Great Unclean One named Ku'Gath. Guilliman eventually returns to Ultramar from his Indomitus Crusade after hearing of this invasion. There, he leads the Ultramarines and their auxilia in a large-scale counterattack against the invaders. He first sets his eyes on Espandor, which serves as the main supply line for the Death Guard invasion. After a brief battle, Espandor was cleansed and the forces of Nurgle were cut off from the Scourge Stars. Several loyalist Ultramarine successors also joined the fight, their fleets engaging the Death Guard and doing their best to keep Ultramar's shipping lanes safe. The next great battle took place on Parmenio which saw the largest armored clash between the traitor and loyalist forces during the war. The largest star fort in Ultramar, Galatan, attempted to provide support but was engaged by the Plague Fleet and was boarded by traitor marines, leading to the death of the Novamarines Chapter Master. However, Guilliman kills Ku'Gath's lieutenant, Septicus and shatters his Plague Guard, after which the loyalists make gains on Parmenio and the Primarch of the Ultramarines leads a relief force to Iax. The final battle of the war takes place here, with Guilliman and Mortarian fighting each other to a standstill amongst the ruins of Iax. Eventually, Mortarian and the Death Guard are summoned back to the Scourge Stars which had come under threat from the War in the Rift. They withdraw from Iax under the cover of a virus bomb and the forces of Nurgle withdraw from Ultramar. After the Plague Wars, Gullliman engaged in a series of reforms. He divides Ultramar into 5 segments (North, South, East, West and Center). The Eastern segment is said to have 86 worlds by itself. However, it should be noted that this was the segment what suffered the most under the Tyranid invasion and other segments may have many more worlds. So therefore, assuming a minimum of 86 worlds in each segment, Ultramar should consist of 430-500 worlds. How did they get more than 400 worlds if only 400 were left after the Horus Heresy? Well, it has been 10k years. Several more planets must have been colonized as well. Guilliman also stations 8 Primaris Ultramarine successor chapters within the realm of his star empire. Including the Ultramarines and the Scythes of the Emperor, he pledged a force of 10,000 Space Marines to defend Ultramar in the future and to launch a future campaign against the Scourge Stars. Ultramar is currently divided into five sectors (North, South, East, West and Center). Four of these sectors is ruled by a Tetrarch appointed by Guilliman himself. Every sector has a capital world where the Tertrarch resides, although each world considers itself under the rule of Maccrage. The Northern Sector is based around the Forge World of Konor. It's Tetrarch is Severus Agemman, First Captain of the Ultramarines. The Southern Sector is based around the world of Andermung. It's Tetrarch is Second Captain Portan of the Genesis Chapter. The Western Sector is based around the world of Protos. It's Tetrarch is Captain Balthus of the Doom Eagles. The Eastern Sector is based around the world of Vespator. It had been previously ruled by a political entity known as the Sotharan league, but since Sotha was destroyed by Hive Fleet Kraken, Guilliman re-constituted what was left of the league around Vespator. It's Tetrarch is Captain Felix, a Primaris Ultramarine. The Central Sector falls under the direct rule of Maccrage and its regent, Marneus Calgar. It encompasses all systems in the heart of Ultramar with the exception of Konor, Veridia and Espandor which falls under the remit of the Northern Tetrarch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Fascinating! I'll be doing a bit of work on the timeline it seems, after I get my books! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4775670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryokane Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 With 8th Edition and Dark Imperium out, there's been a lot of new fluff updates for Ultramar. I thought I would make a neat little summary of it here. I've also posted this to 1d4chan wiki. In M42, Ultramar's formerly idyllic existence was shattered by a Death Guard invasion led by Mortarian himself. Three systems to the galactic north of Ultramar were corrupted by influence of Nurgle and its planets are turned into staging grounds for the invasion of Guilliman's mini-Empire. Espandor was badly sieged, Iax was overrun by daemons of Nurgle after being converted into a hospital world due to a convoluted scheme involving Guardsmen infected with Nurgle bugs, and even Macragge suffered bouts of Chaos-induced rebellion. Adding to the Ultramarines' misfortune, the invasion force also consisted of Typhus and his Plague Fleet alongside a Great Unclean One named Ku'Gath. Guilliman eventually returns to Ultramar from his Indomitus Crusade after hearing of this invasion. There, he leads the Ultramarines and their auxilia in a large-scale counterattack against the invaders. He first sets his eyes on Espandor, which serves as the main supply line for the Death Guard invasion. After a brief battle, Espandor was cleansed and the forces of Nurgle were cut off from the Scourge Stars. Several loyalist Ultramarine successors also joined the fight, their fleets engaging the Death Guard and doing their best to keep Ultramar's shipping lanes safe. The next great battle took place on Parmenio which saw the largest armored clash between the traitor and loyalist forces during the war. The largest star fort in Ultramar, Galatan, attempted to provide support but was engaged by the Plague Fleet and was boarded by traitor marines, leading to the death of the Novamarines Chapter Master. However, Guilliman kills Ku'Gath's lieutenant, Septicus and shatters his Plague Guard, after which the loyalists make gains on Parmenio and the Primarch of the Ultramarines leads a relief force to Iax. The final battle of the war takes place here, with Guilliman and Mortarian fighting each other to a standstill amongst the ruins of Iax. Eventually, Mortarian and the Death Guard are summoned back to the Scourge Stars which had come under threat from the War in the Rift. They withdraw from Iax under the cover of a virus bomb and the forces of Nurgle withdraw from Ultramar. After the Plague Wars, Gullliman engaged in a series of reforms. He divides Ultramar into 5 segments (North, South, East, West and Center). The Eastern segment is said to have 86 worlds by itself. However, it should be noted that this was the segment what suffered the most under the Tyranid invasion and other segments may have many more worlds. So therefore, assuming a minimum of 86 worlds in each segment, Ultramar should consist of 430-500 worlds. How did they get more than 400 worlds if only 400 were left after the Horus Heresy? Well, it has been 10k years. Several more planets must have been colonized as well. Guilliman also stations 8 Primaris Ultramarine successor chapters within the realm of his star empire. Including the Ultramarines and the Scythes of the Emperor, he pledged a force of 10,000 Space Marines to defend Ultramar in the future and to launch a future campaign against the Scourge Stars. Ultramar is currently divided into five sectors (North, South, East, West and Center). Four of these sectors is ruled by a Tetrarch appointed by Guilliman himself. Every sector has a capital world where the Tertrarch resides, although each world considers itself under the rule of Maccrage. The Northern Sector is based around the Forge World of Konor. It's Tetrarch is Severus Agemman, First Captain of the Ultramarines. The Southern Sector is based around the world of Andermung. It's Tetrarch is Second Captain Portan of the Genesis Chapter. The Western Sector is based around the world of Protos. It's Tetrarch is Captain Balthus of the Doom Eagles. The Eastern Sector is based around the world of Vespator. It had been previously ruled by a political entity known as the Sotharan league, but since Sotha was destroyed by Hive Fleet Kraken, Guilliman re-constituted what was left of the league around Vespator. It's Tetrarch is Captain Felix, a Primaris Ultramarine. The Central Sector falls under the direct rule of Maccrage and its regent, Marneus Calgar. It encompasses all systems in the heart of Ultramar with the exception of Konor, Veridia and Espandor which falls under the remit of the Northern Tetrarch. OMIGOD OMIGOD OMIGOD. GUILLIMAN GOING FULL DIOCLETIAN. SO MUCH LOVE FOR THIS. Shame our oldmarines are going to be retired to get there, but hey! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4780204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryokane Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Also, one of the Great Unclean ones has bagpipes. This is proper Rogue Trader-era chaos here.Don't like the fact that the book literally states that the older generation of space marines "days are numbered", though. :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4781846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Also, one of the Great Unclean ones has bagpipes. This is proper Rogue Trader-era chaos here. Don't like the fact that the book literally states that the older generation of space marines "days are numbered", though. Watch there mate you will be accused of spreading misinformation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4781850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Agemman still alive? Maybe we'll get a model and rules one day! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4782502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 So Guilliman is working on restoring Ultramar. Fair enough. I wonder if this priority is justified, given that his position would require neutrality, and whether it will have consequences with the rest of the Imperium. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4783675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryokane Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Also, one of the Great Unclean ones has bagpipes. This is proper Rogue Trader-era chaos here. Don't like the fact that the book literally states that the older generation of space marines "days are numbered", though. Watch there mate you will be accused of spreading misinformation. Literally quoting the book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334406-ultramar-in-m42/#findComment-4784248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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