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Kaitheron was a Sergeant in the Emperor's Children Legion, during the Great Crusade.[1a]

History

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When Isstvan III's Planetary Governor, Vardus Praal, rebelled against the Imperium, Kaitheron was among the Emperor's Children that helped to end the revolt. His squadron was among the first wave chosen by their Primarch, Fulgrim, to land upon the world and the Sergeant later aided Captain Lucius[1a] in attacking Praal's bodyguard, which allowed Lucius to kill the corrupted Governor[1b]. Soon after Praal's death, however, Warmaster Horus revealed his treachery and unleashed several Virus Bombs onto Isstvan III. This began the Sons of Horus, Emperor's Children, Death Guard and World Eaters Legions' purging of the Legionaries their traitorous Primarchs, had deemed to be too loyal to the Emperor.[1c]

Kaitheron and the few remaining members of his squadron, were able to survive both the Virus Bombs and the firestorm that followed. Afterwards, they later regrouped with other surviving Loyalists in Isstvan III's Precentor's Palace. As a result, the Palace became a target for the Traitors as they sought to kill any surviving Loyalists and Kaitheron defended it from countless attacks. He was later stationed by Captain Saul Tarvitz, to guard a section of the Palace protected by Loyalists led by Captain Lucius. Unfortunately for the Sergeant, Lucius would later seek to save himself and made contact with his traitorous Legion[1d]. After being told he could rejoin the Emperor's Children if he aided the Traitors, Lucius killed Kaitheron and the other Loyalists that served under him. With their deaths, the section they guarded was left unprotected and the Traitors were able to enter the Palace. Led by Lord Commander Eidolon, they then launched an attack on the unsuspecting Loyalist survivors - which ensured that Lucius was able to rejoin his Primarch and his Legion.[1e]

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