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Cadian System
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The Cadian System is a planetary system within the Segmentum Obscurus. It lies at the edge of the Eye of Terror, within a narrow corridor of stable space known as the Cadian Gate.
Overview
The most renowned world of the system is Cadia, from which the Imperium guards the surrounding area against the forces of Chaos that dwell within the Eye. Its defence is vital for the survival of the Imperium.[2]
Before the 13th Black Crusade in 999.M41, the Cadian System was composed of ten planets.[2] During the conflict, Cadia, Macharia and St. Josmane's Hope were destroyed.[3] Many worlds of the Cadian System were assaulted following the destruction of Cadia itself, but the Great Exodus of Cadians helped defend many of them.[4]
Planets of the Cadian System
- Prosan — Used as a military training ground due to its hostile environment.[2]
- Korolis — Producer of promethian weapons grade atomic materials.[2]
- Kasr Sonnen — Fortress World.[2] Site of Chaos victories during the 13th Black Crusade.[3]
- Cadia — Fortress world and lynchpin of the sector.[2] Recently destroyed in the 13th Black Crusade.
- Kasr Holn — Fortress World.[2] Initially defended by Space Marines reinforcements during the 13th Black Crusade[3] but later destroyed by warp-clouds demonic craft.[5b]
- Macharia — Militarised hive world.[2] Destroyed during the 13th Black Crusade[3]: left its orbit and fell into the sun.[5a]
- Vigilatum — Naval training world.[2] Overwhelmed by Chaos forces and target of Dark Eldar slave raids during the 13th Black Crusade.[3]
- Kasr Partox — Fortress World.[2] Overwhelmed by Chaos forces and target of Dark Eldar slave raids during the 13th Black Crusade.[3]
- St. Josmane's Hope — Military prison.[2] Destroyed during the 13th Black Crusade.[3]
- Solar Mariatus — Fortress World.[6] Provider of war material.[2]
- Kalisus — ice moon and furthest planet of the system.[Needs Citation]
Sources
- 1: Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition), pg. 11
- 2: Codex: Eye of Terror (3rd Edition), pg. 24
- 3: White Dwarf 287 (UK), pg. 38
- 4: Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook pg. 50
- 5: Cadia Stands (Novel):
- 6: Gathering Storm: Fall of Cadia pg. 27