Episode 85 - Emperor's Children pt 1 - The Rise and Fall of the 3rd Legion (Patreon)

On today’s cast we cover the 3rd legion of the Space Marines, the Emperor’s Children. Starting with their founding from the conquered nobles houses of terra to their exemplary actions earning them the right to wear the Aquilla on their armor. We then spend time talking about the loss of their gene-seed and the presumed dooming of their legion, until the discover of their Primarch Fulgrim. We then dive deep into Fulgrim, his discover on Chemos though his joining of the emperor and making best friends with Ferrus Manus. After that we cover his exposure to corruption on Laer and the rapid descent into chaos from that moment. We then take a pause to discuss the effect of Slaanesh’s corruption on the rest of his legion and forces. We then close with a bang with the events of Istvaan III and V.