==Great Crusade==

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Thousands of planets would fall to the remorseless [[Iron Hands]] under Ferrus' leadership. Each weak link in humanity was to be purged if mankind was to grow stronger. Scholars spoke of the wave of piety and faith that spread before the Iron Hands; with many planets suddenly motivated to look into themselves when they heard that the Iron Hands were approaching.