Khrave
Overview
The Khrave have been described as larger than humans, with faces like huge, carnivorous bats. Some have been described as possessing wings.[10]
It is said they exist in both the Materium and Immaterium simultaneously.[9]
Khrave are divided into "root minds", which are the actual organisms, and those slave organisms that serve their will. Root-Minds are over three meters tall and capable of great psychic feats which can enslave an entire world on their own. However even Khrave root minds require an initial biological host to fully manifest.[9]
The Khrave are quite old, having apparently predated even the Eldar Empire. They have plagued the galaxy since it was new, spreading by causing strife and mistrust in its host races.[9] They were at one point ruled by a primogenitor race known as the Autochthonar.[9a] The Imperium have fought with the Khrave since the Great Crusade.[4]
The Khrave are gradually drifting into Imperial territory, expanding their own empire.[2]
Known Incursions
- Great Crusade
- The World Eaters Legion exterminated Khrave on Serreak-17 where others had failed before them.[4].
- The Muspel campaign waged by the Dark Angels[9]
- Lorgath Maclir
- Scouring of Low Boria[3]
- Seryn Reach Campaign[6]
- Compliance of Indra-sul[7]
- Massacre of Kormag.[8]
- 004.M38 - near the Ghoul Stars. It is known that Inquisitor Umbra Nox bravely fought and died in an operation against this incursion.[5]
Technology
The Khrave operate a variety of vessels, such as Nest-Webs, Snare-Ships and Web-ships, that utilize advanced Warp travel abilities.[8][10]
The Khrave use psychically charged weapons known as Warp-glamours or Ether-blades.[10] Another known weapon is the Extinction Carbine, which tears apart enemies and assails them with a soul-wrenching storm.[11]
See Also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, p. 139
- 2: Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook, p. 196
- 3: Deathwatch: Honour the Chapter, p. 20
- 4: The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal, p.88
- 5: Imperial Armour Volume Two (Second Edition), pg. 226
- 6: The Horus Heresy - Legiones Astartes: Age of Darkness Legions, pg.61
- 7: The Horus Heresy Book Three, pgs. 151-152
- 8: Imperial Armour Volume Ten, pg. 134-135
- 9: Lion El'Jonson: Lord of the First (Novel) - Part 7
- 9a: Part 10, Chapter 5
- 10: Liber Xenologis, pgs. 164-165
- 11: The Horus Heresy Book Six, pg. 222
