Fulgrim

Primarch of the Emperor's Children, a traitor during the Horus Heresy.

Fulgrim is the Primarch of the Emperor's Children Legion, one of the 18 genetically engineered sons of the Emperor of Mankind. He is a central figure in the Horus Heresy, a galactic civil war that begins in the 31st millennium. Him as a Primarch who leads a Legion of genetically enhanced superhuman soldiers, the Legiones Astartes. Fulgrim's Legion is one of those that finds itself divided into loyalist and traitor factions during the conflict.

Quick Facts

Role: Primarch
Legion: Emperor's Children
Affiliation: Chaos Traitor Legions

Lore & Background

Fulgrim is one of the Emperor's 18 Primarchs, each leading a Legion of Space Marines during the Great Crusade in the early 31st millennium. The Horus Heresy series describes a civil war where the Legions split into loyalist and traitor factions. Fulgrim's Legion, the Emperor's Children, is among those that turn against the Emperor. It notes that the conflict is caused by a Chaos plot to foil the Emperor, and that the Primarchs and their Legions struggle for victory.

Reader's Guide

Fulgrim is a Primarch of the Emperor's Children Legion, which becomes a traitor faction during the Horus Heresy. The Heresy as a civil war within the Imperium of Man, caused by a Chaos plot. The Primarchs lead Legions of Space Marines, and Fulgrim's Legion is among those that rebel.

Did You Know?

The Horus Heresy series is set in the 31st millennium, 10,000 years before the main Warhammer 40,000 setting.
The series consists of 65 published volumes, with the final volume released in January 2024.