The identities of the remaining Endbringers
"It is difficult to compare the strength of the great enemies of Lady Weaver and assess which is the most dangerous monster among the eight. The servants of the Ruinous Powers are subjects to the whims of the Four in the Sea of Souls, naturally making proper estimations utterly impossible, but the beings living in the Materium are no simple matter either. Shards of the Endless Swarm do not represent the totality of the malevolence and the abilities of the C'Tan known as Iash'uddra. The less said about the Fourth and the Eighth Endbringer, the better. And my colleagues are still wondering what exactly the Sixth is."We know that Taylor has, along her (very long) career in the Imperium, eight arch-enemies that are collectively known as the Endbringers. As of the end of the Extinction arc, she's already met four of them: Iash'uddra The Endless Swarm, Ka'Bandha The Angels Bane, Aenaria Eldanesh the Queen of Blades and Behemoth, avatar of the Tyranid Swarm. That leaves four, of whom the barest of details have been shared: for the Fourth and the Eighth, as noted above, "the less said the better", and the Sixth the Inquisition is still trying to figure out, and nothing is mentioned of the Fifth or the Seventh at all.
- The Fourth being Behemoth, the Tyranid Hive Ship that was hidden at the bottom of Fenris' oceans for millenia., it's understandable that the Inquisition wants as little as possible to be mentioned. Of course, while Behemoth the ship was killed, it was still a Tyranid, so there's no doubt it'll be back.
- The Sixth's likeliest candidate is The Simurgh due to her utterly alien nature.
- The Simurgh could actually be foreshadowing for another Entity seeing as that was it's purpose in Ward. Apollyon which surpasses Scion and Eden would be a likely candidate due to Escalation.
- Malicia could be any of them, but likely the Eighth, since she's a Parahuman Chaos Sorceress, something the people in charge of the Imperium would likely not want others to know about. We have seen Malicia, but she and Taylor haven't actually met, yet, though they HAVE spoken.
- One possibility is an exceptionally powerful Ork Warboss, due to the hints of one starting to gather a WAAAGH! to attack "The Swarm Bringa" as the Ovation Arc arrives.
- It's possible that Brukk Brukk the Mek-boy could take the role - he's being growing steadily stronger and more important with each battle and is now, he thinks, receiving visions from Gork and Mork. Particularly since he has shown an amazing ability to get away alive only to show up again later, playing into the fact that the Endbringers all will show multiple times. There is also the point that he could somehow tell when Weaver arrived at Mandragora.
- A powerful Chaos Warlord is a likely candidate, particularly since Taylor has, as of the Extinction arc, met Ezekyle Abaddon, leader of the Black Legion. There is also mention of both Typhus and Mortarion of the Death Guard at the end of Extinction, but considering what happened to Lucius and Lorgar, perhaps less likely. There's also the possibility of Cypher, who after all is an expert at always having another plan and another way out, playing into the "returning many times".
- It's worth noting that the unnamed Lord Inquisitor specifically classed the Fourth, Sixth and Eight Endbringers in the "beings living in the Materium" category. This implies that the Fifth and Seventh are Chaos aligned beings.
- While the Inquisitor mentions the Fourth, Sixth and Eighth after "beings living in the materium", there's no sign that he linked one to the other. He mentions Iash'Uddra along with the unknown, but he does NOT mention the Queen of Blades, who would also fit under "beings of the materium".
Surviving Primarchs
We know that several of the Loyalist Primarchs are alive and have been found. Who haven't we seen? Where are the ones we know of? As of the end of the Extinction Arc, the Loyalists are:- Rogal Dorn of the Imperial Fists: Found imprisoned in Commorragh. Freed by Taylor and her forces, and instantly off into the Webway to find his fellow Primarch Jagatai Khan. Got a lift back to the Imperium at the end of 12-3.
- Jaghatai Khan of the White Scars: After the Heresy ended, spent much time searching for Dorn, until he was lost in the Webway. Found by Dorn after Commorragh, and they both are now looking for a way out - on a world that has Astropathic communication with the Imperium, as their first exit took them to an uncolonized Death World. Got a lift back to the Imperium at the end of 12-3.
- Roboute Guilliman of the Ultramarines: Using Taylor's power of SACRIFICE, Cawl had the time to administer the antidote as of 11-5, but even with the intervention and the cure, he's not going to be up to the standard level of a Primarch for several years.
- Corvus Corax of the Raven Guard: Fought in the Battle of Five Primarchs on Fenris with Leman Russ and Magnus against Lorgar and Omegon (and eventually the Avatar of Malal). Gave his power over shadows to Elena Kerrigan/Shadow Stalker to set up the Avatar of Malal for a surprise attack, but leaving him with a "soul wound" that Taylor could detect. Much like Guilliman, is not going to be up to snuff for quite a while.
- Vulkan of the Salamanders: So far haven't been seen, but since Taylor has found two of the nine artifacts that are supposed to herald his return, as well as the Legion flagship AND several hundred time-lost Salamander marines, the likelyhood that we'll see him is, to say the least, high.
- Leman Russ of the Space Wolves: Returned with the Space Wolves' Gloriana-class battleship at the beginning of Black Crusade 10-5 and took command of the Imperial reinforcements relieving the defenders of the Fenris system. Fought against Lorgar and Omegon with Corvus Corax and Magnus until the ascension of Malal to the Throne of the Fourth Chaos God, whose Avatar he eventually destroyed with the aid of Elena Kerrigan and Corvus. After a visit to Terra to deliver Magnus to his father, he is now focused on reorganizing his former Legion in their new homeworld in the Macragge System after the destruction of Fenris.
- Lion El'Johnson of the Dark Angels: Hasn't been mentioned, presumably still alive at the heart of the Rock as in canon. Cypher HAS been seen, which reinforces this. As does the escape/freeing of Luther in part 12-1
- Ferrus Manus of the Iron Hands: Confirmed dead at the Dropsite Massacre at Istvaan V, as in the canon.
- Sanguinius of the Blood Angels: Dead at the hands of Horus at the Siege of Terra. Of course, what with Taylor being the protector of all the descendants of the 9th Legion, that Dorn said that she reminded him of the Great Angel, AND the changes as of 10-4, this might not be entirely certain. Taylors "aura" went from pure gold at the beginning of the chapter to "golden-red" at the end of it, after having met, and received, the power of, the Sanguinor. At the end of 11-4, Taylor also receives the last "shard" of Sanguinius' power at the bridge of the Black Legion flagship Vengeful Spirit.
- Hattori Hanzo of the Tsunami Sabers: The 2nd Legion died before the Heresy, and its Primarch was possessed by the C'tan Iash'uddra. When Taylor defeats the shard possessing him, he finally dies, having been kept alive by the Endless Swarm.
When it comes to the Traitors, things stand like this:
- Horus of the Luna Wolves/Sons of Horus: Dead at the hands of the Emperor, after he killed Sanguinius, just as in canon.
- Perturabo of the Iron Warriors: Made into a Daemon Prince by Chaos Undivided. Haven't been seen, confirmed to be staying on his Daemon World in the Eye of Terror. As of 12-1, however, he's begun taking a hand, sending Warsmith Toramino to The Graveyard of a Thousand False Gods as well as working with the demon Arkifane against the 11th.
- Mortarion of the Death Guard: Made into a Daemon Prince by Nurgle. Like Perturabo, hasn't been seen. Yet. Makes his first appearance fighting against the King in Yellow in Arc 12. Having been the first Primarch to fall in the battle against the King in Yellow, Nurgle has punished Mortarion by binding him to a throne and a mystical plant that feeds on him and produces fruit that serve as crude progenoids to create new Death Guard Astartes.
- Fulgrim of the Emperors Children: Technically dead, and his body possessed by a Daemon of Slaanesh, which lost the ability to claim to be Fulgrim after being wounded by Weaver at Commorragh; this also broke his control over the Third Legion. However, Fulgrim's soul is imprisoned in a painting on board the Third Legion flagship, which Nurgle threw across the Warp. So, technically both dead and not, yet. At the end of Black Crusade 10-5, the Avatar of Malal cast the Naga Fazar'nzlath'hesh out of Fulgrim's body, leaving it alive but soulless. Said body is, as of 12-1 on Terra, having been brought by Russ, along with Magnus. According to Magnus, reviving and redeeming him is theoretically possible, but step one would be finding and retrieving his imprisoned soul, and nobody knows where to even start looking.
- Angron of the World Eaters: Made into a Daemon Prince by Khorne. Similarly to Perturabo and Mortarion, he hasn't been seen yet. Summoned to the Calyx Hell Stars to fight against the King in Yellow in 12-2. Killed to empower Lotara Sarrin's ascension in 12-3.
- Konrad Curze of the Night Lord: Dead, killed by a Callidus assassin in the 31st millenia, as in Canon.
- Magnus the Red of the Thousand Sons: After being betrayed by Lorgar, he joined Leman Russ and Corvus Corax in fighting against Lorgar and Omegon until the ascension of Malal. The Avatar of Malal stripped him of his status as a Daemon-Prince and his psyker abilities, returning him to "merely" being a Primarch, and breaking the chains that bound Magnus to Tzeentch, as well as reverting the Rubric of Ahriman. Once the immediate fighting was over, he was arrested by Russ and Corax. After being taken to Terra to face trial before the Golden Throne, he has been sentenced to probation under the supervision of the Custodes, with the first of an unknown number of tasks needed to earn redemption being to reorganize the Emperor's personal library. Like Corvus, also suffering a "soul wound", in his case due to having his psychic abilities stripped.
- Lorgar of the Word Bearers: DEAD! Killed in 11-5, by Guilliman and then Taylor wipes his soul out so that Chaos can't use it, much as she did with Sliscus.
- Alpharius/Omegon of the Alpha Legion: Alpharius is dead, killed by Dorn at the end of the Heresy. After rejecting the Emperor's offer of protection at the beginning of Black Crusade 10-4, Omegon was forcibly transformed into a Daemon Prince by Malal at the end of Black Crusade 10-5, and all of the Alpha Legion still loyal to him start falling to Anarchy.
- And last is the second Lost Legion, the 11th. Who they are and what happened to them is still unknown, but Malicia said that she "found their grave" and that she will "take their banner" for herself. And whatever it was that ended them is enough to worry Taylor. An undead Space Marine, claiming to serve The King in Yellow, one of the titles of the Primarch of the 11th, appeared when Taylor faced Abaddon. He was described as likely the worst of all the Primarchs even before the fall. Magnus said that they even compared to Curze of the Night Lords, and that all the Primarchs had at least ONE friend among the others....except for him. His true identity is revealed to be Nagash, the King of Bones, commander of the Witch Hunters Legion, later known as the Unspeakables.
The 100 Most Wanted of the Imperium of Man
The story regularly throws up a Most Wanted "poster", listing who the most dangerous and/or hated beings of the Imperium are. While the list has changed, both because some have died and because some have been shown to be more dangerous than thought, those that have been listed, as of 12-4, are as follows: open/close all folders
Asdrubael Vect, 100th Most Wanted
"The Black Heart"
Dead Only. Sadist Torturer-Schemer. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis Moral Threat. Extremely Dangerous. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate. The Xenos is to be killed on sight and incinerated completely.
Reward: 10 trillion Throne Gelts.
Committed suicide at Commorragh attempting a kamikaze attack on Malekith. The low position is due to him not yet having become the master of Commorragh and foremost Dark Eldar, the way he is in canon.
Dead Only. Sadist Torturer-Schemer. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis Moral Threat. Extremely Dangerous. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate. The Xenos is to be killed on sight and incinerated completely.
Reward: 10 trillion Throne Gelts.
Committed suicide at Commorragh attempting a kamikaze attack on Malekith. The low position is due to him not yet having become the master of Commorragh and foremost Dark Eldar, the way he is in canon.
Vorrjuk Kraal, 97th Most Wanted
"Apostle of Betrayal"
Dead Only. Sorcerer-Heretek. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Adeptus Mechanicus insists the monster is to be burned in blessed promethium before final death.
Reward: 12 trillion Throne Gelt, 1 planet, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers Traitor Legion. Killed on Weaver's orders during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Sorcerer-Heretek. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Adeptus Mechanicus insists the monster is to be burned in blessed promethium before final death.
Reward: 12 trillion Throne Gelt, 1 planet, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers Traitor Legion. Killed on Weaver's orders during the 5th Black Crusade
Drazhar, 96th Most Wanted
"The Living Blade". "The High Executioner"
Dead Only. Elite Assassin. Extremis-Physical Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Xenos is to be killed on sight and incinerated completely.
Reward: 13 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 planet.
Killed by Weaver at Commorragh. That Drazhar is considered a massive physical threat is not surprising, as he used to be Arhra, the first Striking Scorpions Phoenix Lord!
Dead Only. Elite Assassin. Extremis-Physical Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Xenos is to be killed on sight and incinerated completely.
Reward: 13 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 planet.
Killed by Weaver at Commorragh. That Drazhar is considered a massive physical threat is not surprising, as he used to be Arhra, the first Striking Scorpions Phoenix Lord!
Traevelliath Sliscus, 92nd Most Wanted
"The Serpent" "Duke of Commoragh"
Dead Only. Admiral of the Sky Serpents. Poison Torturer-Eldar. Extremis-Physical Threat. Extremis-Moral Threat. Do Not mispronounce its name. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Xenos is to be killed on sight and incinerated completely.
Reward: 17 trillion Throne Gelts, 3 planets.
Leader of the 13 pirate fleets of the Pavia System. Killed by Weaver during Operation Carribean.
Dead Only. Admiral of the Sky Serpents. Poison Torturer-Eldar. Extremis-Physical Threat. Extremis-Moral Threat. Do Not mispronounce its name. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Xenos is to be killed on sight and incinerated completely.
Reward: 17 trillion Throne Gelts, 3 planets.
Leader of the 13 pirate fleets of the Pavia System. Killed by Weaver during Operation Carribean.
Toramino, 92nd Most Wanted
"The Arquitor Warsmith" "The Castellan of Xanthiar"
Dead Only. Commander of the 235th Grand Batallion, Fourth Legion. Traitor Siege-Master Astartes. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Beta Physical Threat. Endangerment of Beta Class Navy and Militarum assets acceptable to eliminate the threat.
Reward: 17 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 planet.
Representative of Perturabo. Replaced Sliscus as number 92 after his death. Killed by Typhus at The Graveyard of a Thousand False Gods
Dead Only. Commander of the 235th Grand Batallion, Fourth Legion. Traitor Siege-Master Astartes. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Beta Physical Threat. Endangerment of Beta Class Navy and Militarum assets acceptable to eliminate the threat.
Reward: 17 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 planet.
Representative of Perturabo. Replaced Sliscus as number 92 after his death. Killed by Typhus at The Graveyard of a Thousand False Gods
Ekodas, 90th Most Wanted
"Apostle of Destruction"
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat.
Reward: 20 Trillion Throne Gelt, 3 Planets.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Ekodas show how the placement on the list is less about how dangerous they are. While he isn't a weakling, he's likely less of a threat than Drazhar who is an "Extremis-Physical" threat. It's more about what they've done against the Empire.
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat.
Reward: 20 Trillion Throne Gelt, 3 Planets.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Ekodas show how the placement on the list is less about how dangerous they are. While he isn't a weakling, he's likely less of a threat than Drazhar who is an "Extremis-Physical" threat. It's more about what they've done against the Empire.
Mothac, 87th Most Wanted
"Apostle of Torment"
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excoomunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Beta Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Do not allow loyal men and women to be captured. The Heretic loves to prioritize targeting Astropaths and Navigators. The Monster is to be killed and disposed of with the Holiest weapons available.
Reward: 25 trillion Gelts, 1 Hive World, 10 palaces offered by Navis Nobilite, Astropath support of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica, protection offered by over a hundred security companies, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excoomunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Beta Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Do not allow loyal men and women to be captured. The Heretic loves to prioritize targeting Astropaths and Navigators. The Monster is to be killed and disposed of with the Holiest weapons available.
Reward: 25 trillion Gelts, 1 Hive World, 10 palaces offered by Navis Nobilite, Astropath support of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica, protection offered by over a hundred security companies, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Lucius, 85th Most Wanted
"The Eternal Traitor"
Alive Only - Unless you figure out how to end him permanently. Extremis Traitoris. Abomination. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Alpha Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. Endangerment of Beta Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Do Not feel satisfaction and pray to the God-Emperor for Protection. Do Not offer him a chance to duel.
Reward: 26 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 Paradise world, 1 Starfort, Ovation of the Imperium.
Killed by Rylanor during the 5th Black Crusade(yes, really!)
Alive Only - Unless you figure out how to end him permanently. Extremis Traitoris. Abomination. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Alpha Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. Endangerment of Beta Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Do Not feel satisfaction and pray to the God-Emperor for Protection. Do Not offer him a chance to duel.
Reward: 26 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 Paradise world, 1 Starfort, Ovation of the Imperium.
Killed by Rylanor during the 5th Black Crusade(yes, really!)
Jarulek, 82nd Most Wanted
"Apostle of Lies"
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Daemon Summoner. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis Excommuncate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Monster is to be killed and disposed of with the holiest weapons available.
Reward: 57 trillion Throne Gelts, Seat on the Holy Ophelian Synod, 1 Cardinal Stellar System, 1 Frateris Templar army group and support fleet, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Daemon Summoner. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis Excommuncate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Monster is to be killed and disposed of with the holiest weapons available.
Reward: 57 trillion Throne Gelts, Seat on the Holy Ophelian Synod, 1 Cardinal Stellar System, 1 Frateris Templar army group and support fleet, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Paristur, 70th Most Wanted
"Apostle of Terror"
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Daemon Summoner. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Monster is to be killed and disposed of with the holiest weapons available.
Reward:234 trillion Throne Gelts, 3 starforts, 5 orbital stations, 1 Warrant of Trade, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Chaos Sorcerer. Daemon Summoner. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Monster is to be killed and disposed of with the holiest weapons available.
Reward:234 trillion Throne Gelts, 3 starforts, 5 orbital stations, 1 Warrant of Trade, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Killed by Elena during the 5th Black Crusade
Drecarth, 64th Most Wanted
"The Sightless" "Legion Master"
Dead Only. Traitor Space Marine. Commander of the largest Sons of Horus warband, "The Sons of the Eye". Traitor Fleet Commander. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Alpha Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat.
Reward: 250 trillion Throne Gelts, 4 planets, 2 luxury space stations, Medals of Commemoration for killing a spawn of the Arch-Traitor, title of "Shield of Necromunda" awarded, Etc.
Killed by Space Wolves during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Traitor Space Marine. Commander of the largest Sons of Horus warband, "The Sons of the Eye". Traitor Fleet Commander. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Alpha Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat.
Reward: 250 trillion Throne Gelts, 4 planets, 2 luxury space stations, Medals of Commemoration for killing a spawn of the Arch-Traitor, title of "Shield of Necromunda" awarded, Etc.
Killed by Space Wolves during the 5th Black Crusade
Urien Rakarth, 32nd Most Wanted
"The Prophet of Flesh"
Dead Only. Eldar Haemunculous. Flesh-Crafter Abomination. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Unknown resurrection and cloning abilities. Exterminatus weapons authorised if presence confirmed. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Xenos is to be incinerated completely upon termination.
Reward: 690 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sub-sector Overlordship.
Killed by the Queen of Blades during the destruction of Commoragh
Dead Only. Eldar Haemunculous. Flesh-Crafter Abomination. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Unknown resurrection and cloning abilities. Exterminatus weapons authorised if presence confirmed. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. The Xenos is to be incinerated completely upon termination.
Reward: 690 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sub-sector Overlordship.
Killed by the Queen of Blades during the destruction of Commoragh
Krieg Acerbus, 22nd Most Wanted
"The Axemaster" "The Prince of Night"
Dead Only. Traitor Space Marine. Pirate Admiral. Pirate Slaver. Terron-Bringer Sworn to the Archenemy. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Alpha Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Navy assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Warning: Nothing short of an Alpha-sized Battlefleet can counter this Traitor's fleet.
Reward: 800 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, title of "Avenger of Anseladon", Ovation proclaimed in 5 different sectors with accompanying privileges, permanent assistance of a Navy battlegroup, 1 medium-sized Cruiser shipyard, Etc.
Killed by Malal-aligned Traitor Marines during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Traitor Space Marine. Pirate Admiral. Pirate Slaver. Terron-Bringer Sworn to the Archenemy. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Alpha Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Navy assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. Warning: Nothing short of an Alpha-sized Battlefleet can counter this Traitor's fleet.
Reward: 800 trillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, title of "Avenger of Anseladon", Ovation proclaimed in 5 different sectors with accompanying privileges, permanent assistance of a Navy battlegroup, 1 medium-sized Cruiser shipyard, Etc.
Killed by Malal-aligned Traitor Marines during the 5th Black Crusade
Kor Phaeron, 13th Most Wanted
"The Dark Cardinal" "The Black Cardinal"
Dead Only. Daemon Summoner. Augmented Transhuman. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Extremis-Alpha Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. This Abomination is to be Killed and Disposed of with the Holiest weapons available. Warning: the Traitor is cowardly in the extreme and has been noted to flee as soon as events turn against him.
Reward: 1 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, title of "Purifier of Calth", Grand Religious Ovation, numerous land holdings in the realm of Ultramar, 5 defense stations, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Replaced Lelith Hesperax as Number 13 after she was moved up to Number 11. Killed by Lorgar during the 5th Black Crusade
Dead Only. Daemon Summoner. Augmented Transhuman. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Extremis-Alpha Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. Endangerment of Alpha Class Militarum assets and below acceptable to eliminate the threat. This Abomination is to be Killed and Disposed of with the Holiest weapons available. Warning: the Traitor is cowardly in the extreme and has been noted to flee as soon as events turn against him.
Reward: 1 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, title of "Purifier of Calth", Grand Religious Ovation, numerous land holdings in the realm of Ultramar, 5 defense stations, Etc.
Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers. Replaced Lelith Hesperax as Number 13 after she was moved up to Number 11. Killed by Lorgar during the 5th Black Crusade
Sota-Nul, 42nd/12th Most Wanted
"Arch-Traitor's Emissary"
Dead Only. Arch-Heretek. Extremis-Omega Technological Threat. Warning: Massive deployment of Adeptus Titanicus assets required given the Heretek's permanent escort. Tech-Exorcism and Prime-Support of Adeptus Mechanicus Archmagi absolutely necessary to confirm final death.
Reward, 500 trillion Throne Gelts, 10 planets, permanent support of Adeptus Mechanicus and Collegia Titanica assets for a life-time.
Dead Only. Arch-Heretek. Extremis-Omega Technological Threat. Warning: Massive deployment of Adeptus Titanicus assets required given the Heretek's permanent escort. Tech-Exorcism and Prime-Support of Adeptus Mechanicus Archmagi absolutely necessary to confirm final death.
Reward, 500 trillion Throne Gelts, 10 planets, permanent support of Adeptus Mechanicus and Collegia Titanica assets for a life-time.
Moved up to 12th Most Wanted after the 5th Black Crusade. Details of her new bounty have not been revealed.
Kossolax, 11th Most Wanted
Leader of a World Eaters Warband. Replaced Lelith Hesperax as Number 11 after she was moved up to Number 10. Details of his bounty have not been revealed.
Lelith Hesperax, 13th/11th/10th Most Wanted
13th Most Wanted
"The Queen of Knives"Dead Only. Eldar Succubus. Extremis-Level Sword Master. Insanely Dangerous. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Do Not engage without Legiones Astartes and Primarch Support. If military support insufficient, flee on sight.
Reward: 1 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector overlordship.
11th Most Wanted
"The Queen of Blades"Dead Only. Ancient Eldar Warrior. Omega-Extremis-Level Weapon Master. Alpha-Plus-Level Psyker. Flee on Sight.
Reward: 1.5 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector overlordship. Title of Blade-Master conferred, Imperial Laurels, Hymn-class Paradise station.
At the beginning of the battle of Commoragh, Lelith Hesperax has the position of 13th, but by the end of it, she has jumped 2 spots on the list, showing how dangerous she is.
10th Most Wanted
Lelith moved up one more slot after the shakeups caused by the 5th Black Crusade and the Battle of Granithor, but no details have emerged on whether or not her bounty has changed. Khârn, 10th Most Wanted
"The Betrayer"
Dead Only. Berserker Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. Do Not engage without overwhelming Astartes strength or a Primarch. If military support insufficient, flee on sight. Alpha Warning: The Traitor has survived everything the Defenders of Terra could throw at him. For the Love of the Emperor DO NOT fight him in a duel.
Reward: 2 Quadrillion Throne Gelt, 1 Sector Overlordship.
Missing in Action during the Battle of Granithor in 12-3, current fate unknown. He has been removed from the list.
Dead Only. Berserker Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. Do Not engage without overwhelming Astartes strength or a Primarch. If military support insufficient, flee on sight. Alpha Warning: The Traitor has survived everything the Defenders of Terra could throw at him. For the Love of the Emperor DO NOT fight him in a duel.
Reward: 2 Quadrillion Throne Gelt, 1 Sector Overlordship.
Missing in Action during the Battle of Granithor in 12-3, current fate unknown. He has been removed from the list.
Ahriman, 9th Most Wanted
"The Exile", "The Arch-Sorcerer", "The Herald of Mutation", "The Lord of Conspiracies", "The Evil Eye"
Dead Only. First Captain of the Traitor Fifteenth Legion. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis Diabolus. Extremis-Alpha Psychic Threat. Extremis-Alpha Moral Threat. Do not engage without massive Astartes Librarian support. The use of Alpha-class assets is declared necessary to extinguish this threat. Warning: The traitor is known to target libraries and all sources of lore. If he manages to gain access to such a place, consider it lost and act accordingly. For the love of the God-Emperor, do not enter the library! There are fates worse than death.
Reward: 3.9 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, Title of "Friend of Fenris" awarded, Five Fenrisian sagas sung in honour of the victory, Ovation from the Adeptus Lexicanum, 1000 rare books, several collections of artworks and Great Crusade relics, Delivery of advanced communication systems, One Starfort, etc...
In the process of being forcibly ascended to Daemon Primarchood. As such, he may no longer count as being alive, and has been removed from the list.
Dead Only. First Captain of the Traitor Fifteenth Legion. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis Diabolus. Extremis-Alpha Psychic Threat. Extremis-Alpha Moral Threat. Do not engage without massive Astartes Librarian support. The use of Alpha-class assets is declared necessary to extinguish this threat. Warning: The traitor is known to target libraries and all sources of lore. If he manages to gain access to such a place, consider it lost and act accordingly. For the love of the God-Emperor, do not enter the library! There are fates worse than death.
Reward: 3.9 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, Title of "Friend of Fenris" awarded, Five Fenrisian sagas sung in honour of the victory, Ovation from the Adeptus Lexicanum, 1000 rare books, several collections of artworks and Great Crusade relics, Delivery of advanced communication systems, One Starfort, etc...
In the process of being forcibly ascended to Daemon Primarchood. As such, he may no longer count as being alive, and has been removed from the list.
Malicia, 9th Most Wanted
The former heroine Glory Girl, now a Tzeentchian Warlord. Replaced Ahriman after the Battle of Granithor. The details of her bounty since being promoted from unnumbered to Top Ten have not been revealed.
Erebus, 8th Most Wanted
"The Vile One"
Dead Only. Daemon-Summoner. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. NO sacrifice too great to eliminate this slime(!). This Abomination is to be killed and disposed of with the Holiest weapons available. Warning: The Traitor is cowardly in the extreme and has been noted to flee as soon as events turn against him.
Reward: 5 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, title of "Avenger of Calth", vote of the High Lords for a Triumph, Grand Religious Ovation, Etc.Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers.
Killed, by Khârn, during the 5th Black Crusade
This shows how utterly hated and loathsome Erebus was, and also shows that the "level" of how wanted by the Empire a being is is less about how dangerous they are and more about how hated they are. There is very little chance that Erebus could outdo Khârn OR Lelith Hesperax, either of whom could likely kill their way through entire Space Marine legions, but he's still more wanted than either.
Dead Only. Daemon-Summoner. Traitor Astartes. Extremis Traitoris. Extremis Diabolis. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Extremis-Omega Corrupting Threat. NO sacrifice too great to eliminate this slime(!). This Abomination is to be killed and disposed of with the Holiest weapons available. Warning: The Traitor is cowardly in the extreme and has been noted to flee as soon as events turn against him.
Reward: 5 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, title of "Avenger of Calth", vote of the High Lords for a Triumph, Grand Religious Ovation, Etc.Grand Apostle of the Word Bearers.
Killed, by Khârn, during the 5th Black Crusade
This shows how utterly hated and loathsome Erebus was, and also shows that the "level" of how wanted by the Empire a being is is less about how dangerous they are and more about how hated they are. There is very little chance that Erebus could outdo Khârn OR Lelith Hesperax, either of whom could likely kill their way through entire Space Marine legions, but he's still more wanted than either.
Jago Sevatarion, 8th Most Wanted
Former First Captain of the Traitor Night Lords. Added to the wanted list after the revelation of his continued survival during the Battle of Macragge, replacing Erebus. The details of his bounty have not been revealed.
Typhus, 7th Most Wanted
"Typhus the Traveller" Formerly Calas Typhon. "Herald of Contagion" "The Hive of the Destroyer" "Architect of a Thousand Plagues"
Dead Only. First Captain of the Traitor Fourteenth Legion. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Contagion Threat. Extremis-Alpha Psychic Threat. Extremis-Beta Physical Threat. Extremis-Alpha Moral Threat. Do Not Engage without Astartes Chapter support. If military help does not include void-sealed armours, engage with incindiary ammunition: Contagion must be prevented AT ALL COSTS. Alpha-Primus Information: this Traitor is so contagious that his arrival on a planet is a death sentence in its own right. Recommended method is to incinerate him from orbit. Warning: The flagship of the accursed Traitor is sufficient to be a match for an entire Battlefleet. Do not engage it without adequate support, and for the love of the God-Emperor, do not attempt to board it!
Reward: 10 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector overlordship, title of "Avenger of the Drop Site Massacre", Ovation of Segmentum Obscurus Authorities, Single-use Medicae Tribute, 100 hospital ships, Medicae trade privileges granted, etc.
Forcibly ascended to Daemonhood during the Battle of Granithor in 12-3, as such is technically no longer alive. He has been removed from the wanted lists.
Dead Only. First Captain of the Traitor Fourteenth Legion. Excommunicate Traitoris. Extremis-Omega Contagion Threat. Extremis-Alpha Psychic Threat. Extremis-Beta Physical Threat. Extremis-Alpha Moral Threat. Do Not Engage without Astartes Chapter support. If military help does not include void-sealed armours, engage with incindiary ammunition: Contagion must be prevented AT ALL COSTS. Alpha-Primus Information: this Traitor is so contagious that his arrival on a planet is a death sentence in its own right. Recommended method is to incinerate him from orbit. Warning: The flagship of the accursed Traitor is sufficient to be a match for an entire Battlefleet. Do not engage it without adequate support, and for the love of the God-Emperor, do not attempt to board it!
Reward: 10 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector overlordship, title of "Avenger of the Drop Site Massacre", Ovation of Segmentum Obscurus Authorities, Single-use Medicae Tribute, 100 hospital ships, Medicae trade privileges granted, etc.
Forcibly ascended to Daemonhood during the Battle of Granithor in 12-3, as such is technically no longer alive. He has been removed from the wanted lists.
Gluthor Skurvithrax, 7th Most Wanted
A high-ranking officer of the Traitor Death Guard. He took Typhus' place in the top ten after the Battle of Granithor, but his precise bounty has not been revealed.
Fabius Bile, 6th Most Wanted
Fabius Bile, "The Clonelord". "The Primogenitor". "The Father of Abominations". "The Lord of the Mutants". "The Spider" [Removed by Adjutant-Colonel Solaria as an insult to all arachnid species].
Dead Only. Former Chief Apothecary and Lt Commander of the Third Legion. Insane and Extremely Dangerous. Extremis-Alpha Corruptive Threat. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Extremis-Omega Genetic Threat. Extremis Traitoris.
Anyone who agrees to do a deal with Bile, lets the traitor experiment on humans, or pursues goals in accordance with this abominable heretic will be burned alive, with a tenth generation death sentence being enforced on the accomplice's gene-line.
Critical Information: The accursed traitor has created so many clones over the millennia that we believe there are thousands of Fabius Biles at large in the galaxy; only by torching his network of gene labs will his death be considered certain.
Reward: 20 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, 1 Ovation from all Segmentum authorities, Title of "Champion of Mercy" awarded, 1 Medical-purposed Starfort, 1 Great Treaty of Friendship from all First Founding Chapters, 1 Casino Starship, 20 Palaces funded by the Adeptus Terra, etc.
Dead Only. Former Chief Apothecary and Lt Commander of the Third Legion. Insane and Extremely Dangerous. Extremis-Alpha Corruptive Threat. Extremis-Omega Moral Threat. Extremis-Omega Genetic Threat. Extremis Traitoris.
Anyone who agrees to do a deal with Bile, lets the traitor experiment on humans, or pursues goals in accordance with this abominable heretic will be burned alive, with a tenth generation death sentence being enforced on the accomplice's gene-line.
Critical Information: The accursed traitor has created so many clones over the millennia that we believe there are thousands of Fabius Biles at large in the galaxy; only by torching his network of gene labs will his death be considered certain.
Reward: 20 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Sector Overlordship, 1 Ovation from all Segmentum authorities, Title of "Champion of Mercy" awarded, 1 Medical-purposed Starfort, 1 Great Treaty of Friendship from all First Founding Chapters, 1 Casino Starship, 20 Palaces funded by the Adeptus Terra, etc.
Kel Sidonius, 5th Most Wanted
A high-ranking officer of the Traitor Alpha Legion. His placement was revealed in the story after the Battle of Granithor, but the details of his bounty have not been revealed.
Chaos Android Command Core, 4th Most Wanted
An Abominable Intelligence. Its placement was revealed after the Battle of Granithor, but the details of his bounty have not been revealed.
Nagash, 3rd Most Wanted
Primarch of the Traitor 11th Legion. His placement was announced after the Battle of Granithor, but the details of his bounty have not been revealed.
Kelbor-Hal, 2nd Most Wanted
Former Fabricator-General of Mars and founder of the Dark Mechanicus. His placement was revealed in the story after the Battle of Granithor, but the details of his bounty have not been revealed.
The Most Wanted Being of the Imperium of Mankind
Ezekyle Abaddon. "The Despoiler" "The Butcher of El'Phanor" "The Warmaster of Chaos" "The Architect of the Black Crusades" "Horus' Heir".
Dead Only. Ex-First Captain of the Traitor Sixteenth Legion. Supreme Commander of the Black Legion. Apocalyptically Dangerous. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corruptive Threat. Do Not Engage without several Astartes Chapters and Crusade-Level military support. If military help insufficient, flee on sight. Critical Information: The Traitor is armed with the Accursed Talon of Horus and a Daemonic sword of Omega-Level power; Do Not engage him at close range under Any circumstances.
Reward: 100 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Quadrant Overlordship, immediate Terran Triumph, Tertiary Senatorum Imperialis seat, "Lord Solar" title, single-use Tithe privilege upon 100 worlds, single-use Mechanicus technological tribute upon 12 Forge Worlds, single-use Ecclesiarchy donation upon 10 Shrine Worlds, right to issue Warrants of Trade, 20 Merchant Charters, Etc...
Dead Only. Ex-First Captain of the Traitor Sixteenth Legion. Supreme Commander of the Black Legion. Apocalyptically Dangerous. Extremis-Omega Physical Threat. Extremis-Omega Corruptive Threat. Do Not Engage without several Astartes Chapters and Crusade-Level military support. If military help insufficient, flee on sight. Critical Information: The Traitor is armed with the Accursed Talon of Horus and a Daemonic sword of Omega-Level power; Do Not engage him at close range under Any circumstances.
Reward: 100 Quadrillion Throne Gelts, 1 Quadrant Overlordship, immediate Terran Triumph, Tertiary Senatorum Imperialis seat, "Lord Solar" title, single-use Tithe privilege upon 100 worlds, single-use Mechanicus technological tribute upon 12 Forge Worlds, single-use Ecclesiarchy donation upon 10 Shrine Worlds, right to issue Warrants of Trade, 20 Merchant Charters, Etc...
With these mentioned, who are among the 100 that haven't been counted? The Traitor Primarchs used to be on the list, but were later pulled by the Inquisition on the grounds that Daemons are virtually unkillable. High level officers of the Traitor Legions, such as the Ezekarion (Abaddon's inner circle of associates) are probable. Luther, now that he is known to be alive and at large, is another good candidate.
Some of the others are probably Xenos of some sort, but with the Dark Eldar reduced to an eighth of their original population after Commorragh, odds are good that most Drukhari dangerous enough to justify a place in the top 100 who haven't already been explicitly mentioned are already dead. A possible exception for this is the Tyrant of Shaa-dom, as well as the other people holding the Muses Taylor had to give up. There are Necrons dangerous enough to qualify that would be hostile to humanity once they awaken and learn of them, but the Imperium doesn't know about them yet, as the Necrons are newcomers to the era. That would make the most likely race of Xenos to make the Top 100 the Orks, though after the War of the Beast, the Imperium knows that any Warboss that gets that powerful needs to be killed quickly before they become another Beast, making it harder for them to rise that high in the ranks. There are also a few Eldar, such as Princess Saarania that might qualify, having not followed the general lead of Taylor and Atharti. Possibly, we'll also see humans that, technically, aren't fallen to Chaos.
