Flayed Hand
The Flayed Hand was a Chapter of Word Bearers during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.[1a]
History
Known for their zeal and loyalty to their Primarch Lorgar and his cause, they deployed roughly 6,000-8,000 Astartes during the Battle of Calth as one of the largest traitor contingents. Many volunteered to become Gal Vorbak.[1a] During this battle, the Chapter was largely destroyed by an Ultramarines ambush under Ventanus on Calth.[2]
However, elements of the Flayed Hand under Captain Zedak Mordakar later reemerged. Acting on Erebus' orders, this contingent of around 4,000 regular and 8,000 "debased" Space Marines fought in the Siege of Cthonia.[3a][3b]
Known Actions
- 007.M31:Battle of Calth[1a]
- 013-014.M31: Siege of Cthonia[3a]
Notable Elements
Known Units
Notable Members
- Nur Asoktan - Praetor[1a]
- Zedak Mordakar - Captain[3a]
- Shir Shadiru - Legionary[1c]
- Calipheras Iax - Legionary[3c]