Fulgrim

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.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide a narrative story for Fulgrim. It states that the Horus Heresy series includes new characters and establishes the background of previously established Warhammer 40,000 characters. However, no specific story events, quotes, or turning points involving Fulgrim are given. The series focuses on Warmaster Horus as the principal antagonist, and the first three novels cover the start of the conflict. Fulgrim's specific actions or dialogue are not mentioned in the provided source text.

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?

• Fulgrim is one of the 18 Primarchs created by the Emperor of Mankind.
• He leads the Emperor's Children Legion, which becomes a traitor faction during the Horus Heresy.
• 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.
• The Horus Heresy is caused by a Chaos plot to foil the Emperor of Mankind.