Rogal Dorn

14

+++ IMPERIAL DATA-ARCHIVE: PRIMARCH ROGAL DORN +++ Designation: Rogal Dorn, The Praetorian of Terra Legion: Imperial Fists (VII Legion Astartes) Genetic Origin: Primarch, Gene-Sire of the VII Legion Status: Active, Commander of the VII Legion --- Profile: Rogal Dorn, Lord of the Imperial Fists, is the Emperor’s bulwark and master of fortification. Amongst His sons, Dorn is defined by incorruptible loyalty, stern discipline, and unyielding devotion to the Great Crusade. His Legion mirrors his austere nature, serving without thought of glory. Where others conquer for renown, Dorn builds for permanence, securing the Imperium with stone, steel, and sacrifice. Tactical Doctrine: The Imperial Fists embody attrition warfare and defensive supremacy. They can hold any bastion, shatter any fortress, and endure the harshest campaigns without faltering. Precision fire, siegecraft, and methodical advances define their battles. Dorn himself is an indomitable warrior, wielding Storm’s Teeth, his massive chainsword, and the gauntlet Hand of Dominion—symbols of both brutal destruction and unwavering authority. Notable Deeds: Appointed by the Emperor as chief architect and overseer of the Imperial Palace fortifications. Led numerous Compliance campaigns, binding worlds to Imperial Unity through relentless determination. Acknowledged by both the Emperor and Warmaster as a master of sieges, his stratagems studied even by his Primarch brothers. Legacy (In Progress): Though the Great Crusade continues, Dorn’s mark is already etched upon the Imperium. His fortresses endure, his methods shape every Imperial Fist campaign, and his oath to the Emperor remains absolute. Where Dorn stands, the Imperium is unassailable. +++ END RECORD +++

Imperial Fist

102

"For others, the Great Crusade ended long ago. For us, it will not cease until all the worlds of Mankind are united once more and the Emperor's golden age returns." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Imperial Fists are one of the First Founding Chapters of the Space Marines and were originally the VII Legion of the Legiones Astartes raised by the Emperor Himself from across Terra during the Unification Wars. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dorn and his Legion proved the masters of every aspect of warfare, but in particular the Imperial Fists excelled at siege craft, whether on the attack or the defence. This propelled them into a bitter rivalry with the Iron Warriors Legion and their jealous primarch Perturabo, the flames of which were wantonly fanned by Fulgrim, the primarch of the Emperor's Children Legion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this age of betrayal, one Legion stood as a pillar of loyalty amongst the sea of doubt. The Imperial Fists and Rogal Dorn, ever true, never swerving from the toll demanded by a war of brothers, bore the weight of loyalty without breaking, but not without cost. Sacrifice without limit changed those who survived. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As fate would have it, Dorn's prediction was put tragically to the test when, at the height of the Siege of Terra, the fortifications he had added to the Imperial Palace were sorely tested by the Traitor Legions. The Warmaster Horus fell in combat to the Emperor before the matter could be truly decided.