Unspeaking

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The Unspeaking symbol

The Unspeaking was a Chapter of the Word Bearers during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.^[1]

The Chapter was originally known as the Ochre Gate but changed its name when it fell under the control of Zardu Layak.^[3] Known for some of the worst civilian massacres in Ultramar, the chapter was destroyed by the Ultramarines during the Battle of Calth, fighting their adversaries to mutual annihilation. Survivors went on to join traitor forces in the Shadow Crusade^[1] and later joined Layak during the Siege of Terra.^[2]

Notable Figures

• Zardu Layak — The "Crimson Apostle"^[1]
• Apostle of the Unspeaking - Dark Apostle^[2]

Sources

• 1: The Horus Heresy Book Five, pg. 105
• 2: The Solar War (Novel), Chapter 19
• 3: Slaves to Darkness (Novel), Chapter 8