Medusan Reach
The Medusan Reach is a loose dominion of Imperial worlds and valued protectorates[1], scattered across Segmentum Obscurus' Medusan Sub-sector, who offer the Iron Hands a tithe of their resources, in return for the Chapter's guaranteed protection.[2]
History
The Chapter's Iron Council takes no interest in these worlds' governance or affairs, provided that the Iron Hands' needs are met in full.[1] The Reach's defence is currently the responsibility of Clan Sorrgol.[2]
In the aftermath of the Great Rift's creation, a great many worlds petitioned to join it. However, the Iron Hands only permit worlds that can contribute ore and other raw materials to feed the Chapter's forges, and thus the Iron Hands' endless war. Once a world can no longer pay their tithe, the Chapter removes them from the Medusan Reach and ends their guaranteed protection.[2]
See also
Sources
- 1: First Founding (Background Book), pg. 201 — Iron Hands: Medusan Reach
- 2: Codex Supplement: Iron Hands (8th Edition), pg. 17 — The 6th Company
