In the war-torn galaxy of Warhammer 40,000, few Space Marine Legions raise more questions than the Alpha Legion. Officially traitors since the Horus Heresy, they operate in the shadows, sowing confusion and striking from unexpected angles. But what if they aren’t truly agents of Chaos?
The Heresy Behind the Heresy
The Alpha Legion’s Primarchs, Alpharius and Omegon, were different from their brothers. According to the Horus Heresy novels, the twins joined Horus not out of loyalty, but because they believed it was the only way to ultimately save humanity. Some even say they were shown visions of the future where Chaos wins, unless drastic action is taken.
Still Loyal to the Emperor?
It’s a theory that has gained traction among fans. Could the Alpha Legion be loyalists pretending to be traitors? Their actions sometimes suggest it. In some stories, they sabotage Chaos warbands or even assist Imperial forces, but always in secret and always without explanation.
The Legion’s battle cry, “Hydra Dominatus,” has been heard in places loyalists should never be. What does it really mean?
Chaos Users or Chaos Worshippers?
While many Alpha Legion forces field Daemon Engines and dark sorcery, others seem to reject overt worship of the Dark Gods. Unlike the Word Bearers or Night Lords, they don’t always show the same signs of corruption. For some, Chaos is just a tool to achieve a greater goal.
So are they lost to Chaos, or simply playing a much longer game?
Final Thought:
When your entire strategy is built on lies and masks, the truth becomes harder to see. Maybe that’s the point.
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