After their retreat from Tallarn, the Iron Warriors were assigned to guard worlds to the rear of Horus' front that following the weakening of the Ruinstorm following the Second Battle of Davin were now threatened by the advance of the Ultramarines. Many of these worlds served as the Traitor's chief supply line.

3 days ago · The Iron Warriors were the IV Legion of the twenty original Space Marine Legions, sons of the Primarch Perturabo. They were one of the nine legions which betrayed the Emperor during the Horus Heresy, becoming Chaos Space Marines.

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The Imperial Guard during the Crusade had been making complaints about serving under the Iron Warriors mainly from their role as cannon fodder, again while fighting an enemy that can't be beaten by mere "decapitation" attacks, so Horus decided that Perturabo will instead receive Penal soldiers to use as cannon fodder which was a great ...

The Imperial Fists by the time of the HH have two main rivals or hated foes. Namely the Iron Warriors which you mentioned, but also the Night Lords. The Raven Guard seem to have a special hatred for the Iron Warriors. I know there are a handful of characters including Corax that view the Word Bearers with disdain.

Jan 18, 2025 · Now hell has come to Hydra Cordatus, for a massive force of terrifying Iron Warriors, brutal assault troops of Chaos, have invaded the planet and lain siege to its mighty Imperial citadel. But what prize could possibly be worth so much savage bloodshed and destruction and how long can the defenders possibly hold out?

Oct 21, 2024 · Against this snowy backdrop, the Iron Warriors emerged, their sudden appearance igniting brief spasms of panic amongst the ranks of the Imperial Guard. Yet, the commissars were swift to quell their fears, and the siege continued to press forward.

Dec 29, 2021 · The Iron Warriors keep large battalions of humans, which they carelessly throw into battle as fodder for enemy guns. These could be slaves, cultists, traitor guard, or a mix. Along with the Word Bearers they are quite infamous for doing this.

— Reclusiarch Lycaon of the Imperial Fists. The Vargarian Guard is a Renegade Grand Company of the notoriously ruthless Iron Warriors Traitor Legion. They are a particularly grim and unforgiving Grand Company of the Iron Warriors that have taken their Legion beliefs in inner strength and coldblooded pragmatism to its logical conclusion.

Nov 8, 2018 · Would it make sense for the iron warriors to have a highly organised and armed traitor guard? If so what would it look like?