Map of the The Sol System from Warhammer Horus Heresy, Art from the Siege of Terra Book Series
Artist: Francesca Baerald Source: Francesca Baerald
Map of the Sol System: The Siege of Terra During the Horus Heresy
The Sol System During the Horus Heresy
The Map of the Sol System from Warhammer: Horus Heresy offers a vivid and detailed representation of humanity’s home system during the pivotal Siege of Terra. It captures the fortified bastion of Terra, the heart of the Imperium, and the red world of Mars, a hub of technological power and the Mechanicum’s influence. Each planet and celestial body is strategically mapped, reflecting their significance in the galaxy-spanning conflict.
Fortifications and Strategic Positions
The map emphasizes the critical defenses established throughout the Sol System. Terra’s orbital bastions, Mars’ forge complexes, and the defensive fleets stationed around Jupiter and Saturn’s moons highlight the system’s readiness for war. Key shipyards and massive defense stations are marked, underlining their importance in the struggle to protect the Emperor’s throne.
The Immense Scale of the Siege
This depiction also conveys the staggering scale of the conflict between loyalist and traitor forces. It reveals the vastness of the Sol System as a theater of war and its strategic importance in the fate of humanity. The map illustrates not just a battle for Terra but a system-wide effort to repel Horus and his forces, encapsulating the epic stakes of the Horus Heresy.
