Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Underking leads an army to the main city, defeating xenos along the way.
• A Magos, the sole survivor of his unit, prepares to detonate a melta bomb as xenos approach.
• Death Guard Commander Hades arrives, saving the Magos and leading his company to the main city.
• Hades and his men encounter a strange, Warp-tainted rust that affects both humans and xenos, causing them to mindlessly fight and die.

Character Developments

• The Magos, initially desperate and ready to die, finds hope and calm upon meeting Hades.
• Hades demonstrates leadership and tactical prowess, guiding his company through the xenos army.
• Mortarion, off-screen, is aware of the rust's threat and dispatches the Zero Company to investigate.

Significant Themes

• Hope and redemption in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The corrupting influence of the Warp and its manifestations on the battlefield.
• The strategic use of misdirection and deliberate sacrifice in warfare.

Character Interactions

• The Magos and Hades: The Magos finds solace and renewed purpose under Hades' command.
• Hades and his company: They work together, following Hades' orders to navigate the xenos army and the rust threat.
• Mortarion and the Zero Company: Mortarion tasks the Zero Company with investigating the rust, demonstrating his trust in their capabilities.

In "Hello, Alien Race, Your Calamity Has Arrived (6)", the Death Guard, led by Hades, arrive to support the Adeptus Mechanicus against the alien Mimarnik invasion on Rust Mainstar. Key events include:

1. Battlefield Situation: The planet is heavily infested with rust, causing chaos and malfunctioning of Adeptus Mechanicus weapons and defenses. The main city is under threat, and the Adeptus Mechanicus are resorting to using the plague to slow down the alien advance.
2. Hades' Arrival: Hades and his Death Guard company manage to break through the front lines and enter the main city. Hades' Null Field ability allows him to control and halt the spread of rust, turning the tide of the battle.
3. Command Seizure: Hades takes command of the remaining Adeptus Mechanicus forces, ordering them to stop destroying machinery and to concentrate their defenses at the Eastern and Northern Fronts.
4. Grand Sage's Suicide: The temporary Grand Sage, La, plans to activate the World Forge's self-destruct sequence to annihilate the entire city rather than let it fall to the aliens. However, Hades arrives just in time to stop him.
5. Mysterious Warp Entity: Hades encounters a mysterious warp entity that seems to have possessed the Grand Sage's corpse. He manages to suppress it with his Null Field but is left puzzled by its nature.
6. Character Interactions: Hades interacts with various Adeptus Mechanicus Magi, including Magos Lan En, whom he tasks with relaying orders to the other fronts. He also confronts the Grand Sage, preventing him from destroying the city.

Significant Themes

• The chaos and disorder caused by the rust infestation mirror the inner turmoil and despair of the Adeptus Mechanicus forces.
• Hades' Null Field ability represents order and control, allowing him to combat the chaos and disorder caused by the warp entity's influence.
• The Adeptus Mechanicus' desperation leads them to resort to using the plague as a weapon, highlighting their willingness to sacrifice themselves and their principles to defend their territory.
• The mysterious warp entity's appearance raises questions about the nature of the warp's influence on the planet and the Adeptus Mechanicus' understanding of their own god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mortarion's signal goes dark while investigating a Warp fluctuation on the Endurance.
• Garo takes command of the Death Guard fleet and receives advice from Hades on dealing with the situation.
• Mortarion leads a team to investigate the source of the Warp fluctuation and encounters a Warp Entity.
• The Warp Entity taunts Mortarion, showing him a grim vision of the future.

Character Developments

• Mortarion faces a Warp Entity and experiences a glimpse of a bleak future, causing him temporary distress.
• Garo demonstrates his competence in taking command and following Hades' orders.
• Hades shows concern for the Death Guard and provides guidance to Garo.

Significant Themes

• The power of language and thought in shaping reality and perception.
• The struggle between fate and free will.
• The consequences of facing the Warp and its entities.

Character Interactions

• Garo and Hades maintain contact and work together to manage the situation on the Endurance.
• Mortarion interacts with the Warp Entity, revealing his inner turmoil and determination.
• Mortarion and his Death Guard teamwork together to suppress the Warp fluctuation and contain the rust infection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mortarion and Hades discuss the recent battles and the strange behavior of the Tech-priests.
• The Death Guard receives a communication from the Dark Angels, requesting their aid in intercepting a fleeing xenos force.
• Mortarion provokes Lion El'Jonson, questioning his leadership and implying knowledge of a secret legion.
• Lion El'Jonson warns Mortarion about the severity of the situation and offers reinforcements.

Character Developments

• Mortarion: Shows signs of growing confidence and assertiveness, challenging Lion El'Jonson's authority.
• Hades: Demonstrates concern for Mortarion's impulsiveness and tries to mediate the tense situation.
• Lion El'Jonson: Reveals weariness and irritation due to heavy losses, but maintains his dominance and authority.

Significant Themes

• Brotherhood vs. Individuality: Mortarion questions Lion El'Jonson's leadership, highlighting the tension between loyalty to the brotherhood and personal ambition.
• Trust and Deception: The mysterious "Non-Existent Legion" and the hidden truth of the battlefield hint at a larger deception at play.

Character Interactions

• Mortarion and Hades: Their dynamic shifts as Mortarion becomes more assertive, while Hades tries to keep him in check.
• Mortarion and Lion El'Jonson: Their tense exchange reveals the growing rift between the two Primarchs, with Mortarion questioning Lion's authority and Lion viewing Mortarion as a provocateur.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mortarion and Hades discuss the Death Guard's interactions with other Legions, particularly the First Legion led by Lion El'Jonson.
• The Death Guard prepares Rust's defenses and rebuilds planetary defenses, anticipating the arrival of the Rangdan xenos fleet.
• The Rangdan xenos, known for their mind-control abilities, approach the Rust star system, setting the stage for an impending battle.

Character Developments

• Mortarion: Shows a willingness to adapt his approach to avoid suspicion from other Legions, acknowledging the need to be cautious in their interactions.
• Hades: Demonstrates strategic thinking and concern for the Death Guard's future relations with other Legions, attempting to rein in Mortarion's impulsive behavior.

Significant Themes

• The tension and mistrust between the Death Guard and other Legions, particularly the First Legion.
• The Death Guard's strategic planning and preparation for the impending battle against the Rangdan xenos.
• The need for caution and adaptability in dealing with other factions, even when facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Mortarion and Hades: Their conversation reveals Mortarion's willingness to adapt his approach based on Hades' advice, showcasing their growing understanding and cooperation.
• The Death Guard and other Legions: The tension between the Death Guard and other Legions, particularly the First Legion, is highlighted, foreshadowing potential future conflicts.
• The Death Guard and the Rangdan xenos: The impending battle between the Death Guard and the Rangdan xenos sets the stage for a significant conflict, testing the Death Guard's strategic prowess and resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Death Guard, led by Hades, ambushes the Ran Dan fleet with a massive torpedo barrage, followed by suicide runs of space stations, aiming to disrupt and weaken the enemy.
• The Death Guard fleet then engages in a close-range battle, herding the Ran Dan ships towards Mining Planet 3 and the asteroid belt for annihilation.
• Boarding actions and counter-boarding occur, with the Death Guard warriors deciding their own plans as long as they serve the overall strategy.

Character Developments

• Hades demonstrates strategic prowess, using the Death Guard's ample ammunition to maximum effect and trusting his warriors to execute their plans.
• The Death Guard warriors show bravery and determination, willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good.

Significant Themes

• The cost of war and the value of life, with Hades emphasizing that life is the cheapest thing of all and that mourning comes after the war.
• The Death Guard's unity and trust in their leaders and each other, allowing them to execute complex strategies effectively.

Character Interactions

• Hades oversees the battle, issuing orders and observing the enemy's reactions, while the Death Guard warriors carry out their missions independently yet in sync with the overall plan.
• The Death Lady, a figure of death and destruction, is mentioned as a symbol of the Death Guard's power and resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garo, accompanied by new recruit leader An Tai, leads a mission to split and annihilate a Rangdan xenos fleet.
• The Fourth Knight, Garo's ship, lures the enemy into a boarding action, which Garo single-handedly repels.
• Garo's fleet successfully splits the Rangdan fleet, with the Death Guard fleet engaging the mid and rear sections, while the forward section advances towards Mining Planet 3.

Character Developments

• Garo: Misses the battlefield and finds his old passion for combat reignited. He demonstrates exceptional combat skills and leadership.
• An Tai: Impressed by Garo's combat prowess, An Tai deepens his respect for Garo and gratitude towards Hades for assigning him to Garo's command.

Significant Themes

• The allure of combat and the monotony of administrative work.
• The strategic depth of Hades' planning, as seen in his manipulation of Garo's "vacation" and the fleet's tactics.

Character Interactions

• Garo and An Tai: Garo takes the lead in combat, while An Tai observes and learns from Garo's skills.
• Garo and Hades: Though not physically present, Hades' strategic planning and understanding of Garo's needs drive the mission's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unconscious Space Marine in Mk2 armor is found on the Ran Dan ship, belonging to an unrecognized Legion.
• Hades, the Death Guard commander, interrogates the mysterious Space Marine, who introduces himself as Alpharius.
• Alpharius claims to have come to see Hades and Mortarion, the Death Guard Primarch, but Hades suspects he's hiding something.
• Hades uses his Null Field, making Alpharius ill and unable to look at him directly.
• Alpharius tries to warn Hades about not investigating certain topics, but Hades dismisses him.
• Hades decides to send Alpharius back to his Legion after erasing his memory.

Character Developments

• Hades: Shows increased authority and confidence, using his Null Field and dismissing Alpharius' warnings.
• Alpharius: Reveals his true identity and tries to warn Hades, but his riddles backfire, and he's left shaken.

Significant Themes

• The Hydra's riddles and deceptions.
• The Death Guard's loyalty and unity under Hades' command.
• The consequences of curiosity and meddling in forbidden topics.

Character Interactions

• Hades and Alpharius: Hades grows irritated with Alpharius' riddles and dismisses him, while Alpharius tries to warn Hades but fails.
• Garo and An Tai: They escort Alpharius out of the command chamber at Hades' command.
• Hades and the Death Guard: Hades' leadership is implicitly praised by his subordinates, who follow his orders without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Death Guard, aboard an alien vessel, engage in combat against the Rangdan.
• A Cerberus crew member, under psychic attack, discovers the power of the Underking's name and rallies her squad.
• The squad faces a powerful Rangdan Lord and its warriors, suffering heavy losses.
• The Cerberus crew member sacrifices herself to take out two Rangdan warriors with Melta Bombs, just as Hades arrives.

Character Developments

• The Cerberus crew member shows remarkable resilience, courage, and faith, becoming a believer in the Underking.
• Hades, though surprised by the Cerberus crew's devotion to him, acknowledges their sacrifice and commits to supporting his followers.

Significant Themes

• Faith and belief in the Underking, and its power to inspire and protect.
• Sacrifice and its role in war and faith.
• The struggle against powerful psychic entities.

Character Interactions

• The Cerberus crew member and her squad, demonstrating camaraderie and support under duress.
• Hades and the Cerberus crew member, with Hades acknowledging her sacrifice and commitment to his cause.
• The Death Guard and the Rangdan, highlighting the brutal and deadly nature of their conflict.

Key Plot Points

• The chapter introduces the Rangdan, an alien race described as evil and decadent, with a society built on slavery and exploitation.
• The Rangdan clash with the Imperium, leading to a massive war with heavy casualties on both sides.
• The Rangdan attempt to escape the battlefield, but are pursued by the Death Guard and the Dark Angels.
• Hades, a Death Guard, infiltrates the Rangdan flagship to assassinate their leader and prevent them from activating a weapon that could destroy the Death Guard fleet.

Character Developments

• The Rangdan are portrayed as arrogant, self-satisfied, and lacking self-awareness, with a society built on waste and violence.
• Hades demonstrates his stealth and infiltration skills, as well as his strategic thinking in planning the assassination.

Significant Themes

• The theme of evil and decadence is explored through the portrayal of the Rangdan.
• The theme of war and its consequences is present, with heavy casualties on both sides.
• The theme of individual action versus collective power is shown through Hades' infiltration and the Rangdan's reliance on psychic power.

Character Interactions

• Hades interacts with the Rangdan, demonstrating his stealth and combat skills.
• The Rangdan Lord is pursued by Hades, showing the Rangdan's lack of combat prowess and their reliance on psychic power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Rangdan ship's systems start malfunctioning, and a Rangdan warrior finds its comrade dead, sparking fear and panic.
• The Rangdan Lord discovers a monstrous entity in the Sea of Souls, devouring Rangdan souls, and realizes it's pursuing him.
• The Lord flees, pursued by the entity, and encounters Hades and Mortarion. Hades chases and captures the Lord, who is then killed by Mortarion.
• The Death Guard easily defeats the remaining Rangdan, who are driven mad by fear and the loss of their Lord.

Character Developments

• The Rangdan Lord, initially calm and collected, descends into panic and despair upon encountering the monstrous entity, demonstrating the fragility of Rangdan psychology.
• Hades shows his stealth and tracking abilities, chasing and capturing the Rangdan Lord. He also displays confusion about the Rangdan's psychological state.
• Mortarion, the Death Guard commander, shows strategic acumen and takes advantage of the Rangdan's disarray to secure an easy victory.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its consequences: The unknown entity's pursuit of the Rangdan Lord drives him to madness and causes his subordinates to panic, leading to their downfall.
• The fragility of the Rangdan psyche: The Rangdan are shown to be easily driven mad by fear and the loss of their leader, highlighting their weakness as a species.
• The power of stealth and surprise: Hades' stealthy pursuit of the Rangdan Lord and the Death Guard's surprise attack on the Rangdan fleet allow them to secure an easy victory.

Character Interactions

• Hades and Mortarion work together to capture and kill the Rangdan Lord, demonstrating their teamwork and complementary skills.
• The Rangdan Lord's encounter with Hades and Mortarion highlights the vast difference in power and psychological resilience between the Rangdan and the humans.
• The Dark Angels' arrival after the battle shows their mistrust of the Death Guard's easy victory, setting up potential future conflict or cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Death Guard and Dark Angels meet after the Rangdan campaign.
• The Death Guard, led by Garo, and the Dark Angels, led by Astralan, engage in diplomatic talks.
• The Death Guard offer the Dark Angels ammunition and allow them to return home without participating in cleanup.
• Hades monitors the conversation, aware of the Dark Angels' reconnaissance but confident in the Death Guard's secrecy.

Character Developments

• Garo demonstrates his diplomatic skills and understanding of the Death Guard's situation.
• Astralan shows his cunning and ability to back down gracefully.
• Mortarion expresses dissatisfaction with the Death Guard's losses and the Lion's treatment of the Dark Angels.

Significant Themes

• The Death Guard's secrecy and their desire to avoid attention.
• The Dark Angels' resentment towards the Lion and their willingness to take benefits without causing trouble.
• The Death Guard's and Dark Angels' shared Terran origins and understanding of each other.

Character Interactions

• Garo and Astralan reminisce about their Terran origins and the Great Crusade, subtly criticizing their respective Primarchs.
• Hades and Mortarion discuss the Dark Angels' reconnaissance and the Death Guard's losses.
• Hades tries to protect Garo's diplomatic efforts from Mortarion's scrutiny.

Summary of Chapter 245: Interlude. Nightmare Convulsion (Two-in-One)

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Death Guard neophyte experiences a vivid, disturbing nightmare aboard the Endurance.
• The nightmare is revealed to be a common trial faced by Death Guard recruits, involving visions of decay, rot, and darkness.
• The commander of the Death Guard, Hades, helps the neophyte wake from the nightmare and guides him through his confusion.
• Hades reveals that the nightmare is a test of the recruit's resilience and mental fortitude, and that it is a common experience for Death Guard neophytes.
• The recruit asks Hades about his own experiences with the trial, but Hades evades the question.
• The chapter ends with Hades and the recruit parting ways, with the recruit determined to face his fears and grow stronger.

Character Developments

• The Death Guard neophyte is shown to be resilient and determined, despite his initial confusion and fear.
• Hades, the commander of the Death Guard, is revealed to be patient, understanding, and approachable, despite his fearsome appearance and reputation.
• Hades is also shown to be evasive and somewhat mischievous, as he avoids answering the recruit's questions about his own experiences with the trial.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and mental fortitude in the face of adversity.
• The importance of guidance and support in overcoming challenges.
• The shared experiences and bonds of the Death Guard.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between the Death Guard neophyte and Hades is the central focus of the chapter.
• Hades' guidance and support help the neophyte overcome his fear and confusion, and the two form a bond of understanding and respect.
• The chapter also hints at the broader community of Death Guard recruits and their shared experiences, as well as the role of the Death Guard leadership in guiding and supporting them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cerberus units, redeployed to Rust Mainstar, engage in idle talk and rumors to alleviate post-war anxiety.
• A rumor about an "Underking" among the Death Guard lords spreads, with some believing it and experiencing a response to their prayers.
• A Death Guard Sage, Kirkland, discovers this rumor and begins investigating, meeting with a Cerberus named Margo who has also experienced a response.
• Hades, the Death Guard commander, feels strange sensations but cannot pinpoint their source. Later, he learns about the "Underking" rumor from an intelligence report.

Character Developments

• Margo: A Cerberus who experiences a response to her prayer to the Underking and shares her conjecture with Sage Kirkland.
• Sage Kirkland: A Death Guard Sage who becomes interested in the Underking rumor and begins investigating, eventually discovering the connection between the Underking and the Null Field.

Significant Themes

• Rumors and their impact on morale and belief systems.
• The power of faith and prayer, and the response to them.
• The exploration of the unknown and the discovery of new truths.

Character Interactions

• Margo and Sage Kirkland: They share their experiences and conjectures about the Underking, leading to Kirkland's realization about the connection between the Underking and the Null Field.
• Hades and the Grave Wardens: Hades learns about the Underking rumor from an intelligence report and approves the arrest warrant for those spreading it, showing his concern for maintaining order and preventing heresy.

Plot Points & Events

• Margo, an Auxilia from Cerberus, is interrogated by Hades, the Underking, for spreading rumors about him being a god.
• Kirkland, a Tech-priest, is also present and admits to encouraging Margo's beliefs.
• Hades denies being a god and tries to reason with Kirkland, who insists that Hades' actions and powers make him a deity.

Character Developments

• Margo is terrified and overwhelmed by Hades' presence and the severity of the situation.
• Kirkland remains steadfast in his belief that Hades is a god, despite Hades' denials.
• Hades is frustrated and confused by Kirkland's persistence and the rumors circulating about him.

Significant Themes

• The nature of divinity and the differences between gods and powerful individuals.
• The power of belief and its influence on perception.
• The dangers of misinformation and rumors.

Character Interactions

• Hades interacts with Margo and Kirkland during the interrogation, trying to understand and reason with Kirkland while reassuring Margo.
• Margo is terrified of Hades and tries to make herself small and unnoticeable.
• Kirkland remains calm and collected, even when Hades expresses frustration and killing intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hades contemplates his Null Field and the possibility of being a Warp Black Hole.
• He considers that believers' prayers might not be directed at him, but at other daemons in the Warp.
• Hades interrogates Margo, a Cerberus tank commander, and she confesses to praying to him.
• Margo argues that Hades' actions and attitude prove he is a god, not a human.
• Hades struggles to convince them he's not a god, but Margo and Kirkland remain unconvinced.

Character Developments

• Hades: Struggles with his identity and the possibility of being a god. Tries to convince Margo and Kirkland that he's human.
• Margo: Initially terrified, she gains confidence and argues persuasively for Hades' divinity.
• Kirkland: Remains steadfast in his belief in Hades' divinity, recording and encouraging Margo's arguments.

Significant Themes

• Belief and faith: Margo and Kirkland's belief in Hades' divinity, despite his protests.
• Identity: Hades' struggle to maintain his human identity and reject the label of a god.
• Power and authority: Hades' power and actions are interpreted as signs of divinity by Margo and Kirkland.

Character Interactions

• Hades and Margo: Hades interrogates Margo, but she turns the tables on him, arguing for his divinity.
• Hades and Kirkland: Hades tries to reason with Kirkland, but the Magos remains unconvinced and encourages Margo's arguments.
• Margo and Kirkland: They form an unlikely alliance, supporting each other's arguments for Hades' divinity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hades reflects on his situation and identity while waiting for his midnight snack in the Endurance's mess hall.
• He realizes he needs to understand his Null Field better and decides to run an experiment involving the ship's Astropaths.
• Meanwhile, Margo and Kirkland, imprisoned in the Endurance's dungeon, discuss Hades' nature, his lack of understanding of human rules, and the necessity of believers like them.
• Kirkland gives Margo a Blackstone Pendant, a fragment from the main tower on Barbarus that carries Hades' feeling and is a symbol of his presence.

Character Developments

• Hades: Struggles with his identity and the nature of his Null Field, ultimately deciding to investigate it further.
• Margo: Gains a deeper understanding of Hades' nature and her role as a believer, accepting the Blackstone Pendant from Kirkland.
• Kirkland: Reveals his past madness and his role as a warning voice for Hades, expressing his belief in Margo's necessity.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery: Hades grapples with his identity as a human and the true nature of his Null Field.
• Belief and faith: Margo and Kirkland discuss the importance of believers in guiding Hades, who is ignorant of human rules and societal norms.
• Knowledge and understanding: Kirkland shares his experiences with knowledge driving him to madness, emphasizing the dangers of understanding too much.

Character Interactions

• Hades: Reflects on his situation alone, with no direct interactions in this chapter.
• Margo and Kirkland: Discuss Hades' nature, the importance of believers, and the dangers of knowledge, ultimately leading to Kirkland giving Margo the Blackstone Pendant.

In this chapter, Hades, the commander of the Death Guard, experiences a revelation when he overhears the prayers of Margo and Kirkland, two members of his crew who have begun to see him as a divine figure. This realization leads him to reflect on the nature of faith and its potential consequences. He decides to allow Margo and Kirkland to continue their w

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hades conducts an experiment to test the effects of prayer on Psychic Sorcery.
• The experiment successfully demonstrates that prayer can cleanse or weaken control-type psychic sorcery, but it also harms the soul of the believer.
• Hades decides to confine Kirkland and Jin to the Blackstone experimental area and send Margo back to Cerberus to root out abnormal minds.
• Mortarion arrives and scolds Hades for his prolonged absence from his office.
• Hades learns that the Emperor has tacitly permitted religious acts towards the Legions, and Mortarion reassures him that his Null Field's properties are scientific, not theological.

Character Developments

• Hades: Shows concern for the well-being of his believers and decides to control their actions to prevent further religious fervor.
• Mortarion: Displays understanding and acceptance of the religious fervor directed towards the Legions and reassures Hades that such acts are not forbidden by the Emperor.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and its potential dangers.
• The distinction between science and theology.
• The Emperor's tolerance towards religious acts directed towards the Legions.

Character Interactions

• Hades and Mortarion: The Primarch scolds Hades for his absence and assigns him tasks, while also providing guidance and reassurance regarding the religious fervor.
• Hades and the believers: Hades decides to confine and control the believers to prevent them from spreading their religious fervor further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hades completes his administrative tasks, including approving a reconstruction plan from Ruust's Magi, who offer to build a ship for him.
• The Death Guard receives an invitation for Mortarion to attend a Primarch gathering. Hades and Garo accompany him.
• Hades attends the gathering primarily to enjoy a meal, as the Death Guard's rations are uniform and he seeks variety.

Character Developments

• Hades demonstrates his administrative prowess and attention to detail in handling official duties.
• Mortarion shows curiosity about his Primarch brothers but has little interest in the gathering's purpose.
• Hades expresses his desire for personal enjoyment and relaxation, contrasting with his usual work-focused demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The Death Guard's frugality and uniformity in their lifestyle, including their food rations.
• Hades' need for personal amusement and relaxation, highlighting the stress of his administrative role.
• The curiosity and potential tension among the Primarchs, foreshadowing possible interactions at the gathering.

Character Interactions

• Hades interacts with various characters through letters and reports, including Astralan, Ruust's Magi, and his own subordinates like Kirkland and Jin.
• Hades and Garo accompany Mortarion to the Primarch gathering, with Hades planning to observe and enjoy the event without interfering in the Primarchs' conversations.