The Isstvan III Atrocity: The Heresy Begins
Summary
DK, Kiroth, and Bricky discuss the Big Autumn Preview, guessing new Space Marine and Necron data sheets, and review the "Wicked and the Warped" novel. The main segment covers the Horus Heresy event on Isvan 3, detailing how Horus lured loyalist Space Marines to the planet before using Life Eater virus warheads to exterminate them. The hosts analyze the betrayal, the survival of key characters like Saul Tarvitz and Nathaniel Garow, and the horrific death of Huron Fal, while also sharing memorable quotes from the source material.
Topics discussed
Intro and Warhammer 40k meme reveal discussion
Identifying new Space Marine Legion logos
Discussion of 'The Wicked and the Warped' book
Patreon promo and 'Guess the Quote' game segment
Isvan 3 background and Raven Guard compliance
Slaaneshi corruption and Horus's plan to betray
Traitor Legion deployment and Lord Commander Eidolon
Warsinger combat and Skyrim/Ikea tangent
Loyalist deployment logistics and Lucius's attitude
Life Eater virus deployment and Vengeful Spirit
Scale of the massacre and Chaos power dynamics
Saul Tarvitz's escape and Garrow's loyalty
Loyalist survival in catacombs and liquefaction
Orbital cleanup and the flight of the Eisenstein
Horus's anger at survivors and Angron's rage
World Eaters assault and Loyalist command structure
Battle of Coral City and Angron's hurricane of carnage
Eidolon's assault and Death Guard trench warfare
Lucius vs Tarvitz and the final Loyalist stand
Dark Mechanicum, Abaddon, and the fall of Coral City
Aftermath, casualties, and conclusion
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