The Scouring and Its Aftermath

This chapter explores the devastating impact of the Scouring as a power play among the Lords of Terra, marked by brutal reprisals and the destruction of planets labeled as heretical. It examines the complexities of the Second Founding of the Space Marines, highlighting the strategic intentions of Gilliman while critiquing the bureaucratic inefficiencies that emerged. Furthermore, the discussion sheds light on the shift in the Imperium's ideals post-Horus Heresy, illustrating the transition from a former beacon of hope to a regime plagued by chaos and hypocrisy.