Caldera
Caldera is a Hive World[1a] and Death World of the Imperium.[1b]
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Name: | Caldera | ![]() |
Segmentum: | Unknown | ||
Sector: | Unknown | ||
Subsector: | Unknown | ||
System: | Unknown | ||
Population: | Unknown | ||
Affiliation: | Imperium | ||
Class: | Hive World[1a], Death World[1b] | ||
Tithe Grade: | Unknown |
History
One-Five-Four Four aka Caldera was originally brought into compliance by Vulkan, Ferrus Manus, and Mortarion during the Great Crusade. After fighting against the Eldar,[3] they unleashed a great purging flame across the world. Disgusted by his own actions against the rebellious Human population, Vulkan pledged that never again would Caldera face such destruction.[2] He briefly returned to the world in search of a passage to Terra during the Horus Heresy.[4].
Vulkan reappeared from his self-imposed exile 1,500 years later to uphold his vow during the War of the Beast, fighting on his own against a massive Ork invasion. Thanks to the efforts of Imperial forces led by Koorland, Caldera was saved from being converted into an Attack Moon.[2]
Source
- 1: Cold Steel (Short Story)
- 2: The Hunt for Vulkan (Novel)
- 3: Promethean Sun (Novella)
- 4: Old Earth (Novel) Ch. 24