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Angron: Slave of Nuceria, the Brutal Primarch of the XII Legion

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Angron, The Primarch Of The XII Legion, Known As The World Eaters, Is A Towering Figure With A Brutal Past As A Gladiator Slave On The World Of Nuceria. Angron: Slave Of Nuceria (The Horus Heresy Primarchs 11)

A Savage Past

Angron, the Primarch of the XII Legion, is a figure shrouded in darkness and brutality. Unlike his brothers, who were raised on the idyllic worlds of the Imperium, Angron endured a savage existence as a gladiator slave on the harsh world of Nuceria.

Captured by the Nails, a cruel enslaving device implanted in his brain, Angron was forced to fight in endless gladiatorial contests, his every thought and action controlled by his tormentors. The Nails amplified his rage and bloodlust, turning him into a mindless berserker.

Angron: Slave of Nuceria (The Horus Heresy Primarchs 11)

Angron: Slave of Nuceria (The Horus Heresy Primarchs Book 11)

by Ian St. Martin

4.7 out of 5

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The Butcher's Nails

The Butcher's Nails are a potent and insidious device, designed to transform their victims into unstoppable killing machines. Implanted into the victim's skull, the Nails release a constant stream of neurochemicals that induce intense rage, aggression, and a craving for violence.

Angron's Nails were particularly potent, causing him unbearable torment and an unquenchable bloodlust. The Nails became a constant companion, driving him to acts of unspeakable violence and barbarism.

The Red Angel

Despite the torment he endured, Angron managed to retain fragments of his humanity. Known to his fellow slaves as the "Red Angel," he led a rebellion against their cruel masters, inspiring hope and defiance in the hearts of the oppressed.

When the Emperor of Mankind finally arrived on Nuceria, he found Angron as a broken and embittered soul, consumed by rage and hatred. Yet, he saw potential in the Primarch, recognizing the glimmer of greatness amidst the darkness.

The World Eaters

Upon his reunion with the Emperor, Angron became the Primarch of the XII Legion, which would later be known as the World Eaters. The Legion inherited Angron's brutal and aggressive nature, becoming a force of destruction feared throughout the galaxy.

The World Eaters embraced the Nails, seeing them as a symbol of their Primarch's strength and an instrument of their own fury. They reveled in close-quarters combat, hacking and slashing their enemies with reckless abandon.

The Betrayal and the Siege of Terra

During the Horus Heresy, Angron remained loyal to his father, despite his resentment towards the Emperor. However, the Nails' torment drove him to acts of unspeakable cruelty, scarring his Legion with a reputation for wanton violence.

Angron's wrath reached its peak during the Siege of Terra, where he led the World Eaters in a brutal assault on the Imperial Palace. He faced his brother Rogal Dorn, the Praetorian of Terra, in a fierce duel that left both Primarchs critically wounded.

The End of an Age

The Horus Heresy ended with the defeat of Horus Lupercal and his traitor legions. Angron, disillusioned and broken, retreated into the warp, his fate unknown. Some whispered that he had embraced the power of Chaos, while others believed he had met a grim end.

The legacy of Angron, the Slave of Nuceria, remains a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked rage and violence. His story stands as a testament to the darkness that can consume even the noblest of souls, and the devastating consequences of unbridled brutality.

Angron: Slave of Nuceria (The Horus Heresy Primarchs Book 11)

by Ian St. Martin

4.7 out of 5