The Black Legion: Chaos Undivided’s Most Fearsome Force
The Origin of the Black Legion
The Black Legion, one of the most feared Chaos Space Marine forces in Warhammer 40,000, is led by Abaddon the Despoiler, the Warmaster of Chaos. Once known as the Luna Wolves under Horus Lupercal, they became the Sons of Horus and ultimately the Black Legion after Horus’ defeat in the Horus Heresy. Abaddon rejected their legacy of failure, casting off their old identity and pledging allegiance to Chaos Undivided, drawing power from all four Chaos Gods instead of just one.
The Black Crusades and the Great Rift
Under Abaddon’s command, the Black Legion has waged devastating Black Crusades against the Imperium, seeking to fulfill Horus’ dream of overthrowing the Emperor. Their most infamous act was the creation of the Great Rift, a catastrophic event that split reality and plunged half the galaxy into chaos. Armed with relics like Drach’nyen and the Talon of Horus, Abaddon’s brutal tactics and alliances with daemonic forces have made the Black Legion a force of unparalleled destruction.
Chaos Undivided and Unified Strength
Unlike other Chaos legions that serve specific gods, the Black Legion thrives on its adaptability. They absorb renegades and traitors from across the galaxy, creating a united force under the banner of Chaos Undivided. Their black and gold armor and the Eye of Horus symbol reflect their dark heritage, yet their unity and devotion to Chaos as a whole make them uniquely powerful among the legions of the Warp.
A Deadly Threat to the Imperium
The Black Legion’s combination of shock assaults, psychic warfare, and daemonic power makes them one of the deadliest threats to the Imperium. They are a living symbol of Chaos’ eternal war against the Emperor’s domain, relentlessly pursuing their goal of galactic domination. With Abaddon’s unyielding leadership and their unmatched adaptability, the Black Legion continues to stand as a dark shadow over the Imperium of Man.
