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| + | '''Graia''' is an Imperial [[Forge World]] and home to the [[Legio Astraman]].{{Fn|1a}} | ||
| − | + | ==Overview== | |
| + | [[Image:Graia System.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Graia Star System{{Fn|2}}]] | ||
| + | Graia, nicknamed the "Crown of Miracles",{{Fn|11c}} is the most prosperous Forge World of the [[Belt of Iron]] and much of its production is geared towards [[Titan]] engines.{{Fn|12}} | ||
| + | Though the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] does not make it widely known, the principle Forge networks of Graia, known as the [[Graian Crown]], is capable of independent flight. Giant fusion engines allow it to escape its host planet's gravity and move to the nearest [[Mandeville Point]], where it can then travel through the [[Warp]]. The last time Graia attempted this, it was assaulted by an invasion fleet of [[Necron]] aircraft that soared up from the [[Laochan Gate]]. Though [[Imperial]] records currently claim that Graia's priesthood have returned to circumnavigate their original home world, at least one recent [[Rogue Trader]] report lists the planet's orbit as strangely empty.{{Fn|9}} | ||
| − | + | [[Image:GraiaSkit.jpg|thumb|right|Graian [[Skitarii]]{{Fn|9}}]] | |
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| − | + | Graia is famous for the stubborn and steadfast nature of its warriors. They generally refuse to retreat from held ground unless ordered to do so by Graian tech-priests, and are hardwired in a way making it extremely difficult for psykers to influence them. Though this makes them excellent defenders, other Imperial forces often regard the Graians' stubbornness as much as a tactical liability as it is an advantage.{{Fn|11c}} | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===[[M41]]=== | ===[[M41]]=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Graia View.jpg|thumb|230px|Graia during [[Graia Invasion|the grand invasion]] by [[Orks]] and [[Chaos]] forces{{Fn|2}}]] | ||
*'''Late [[M41]]''' — A double attack by the [[Orks]] and [[Chaos Space Marines]] left many of its facilities in ruins. In the aftermath it was quarantined by order of [[Inquisitor]] [[Thrax]].{{Fn|2}} | *'''Late [[M41]]''' — A double attack by the [[Orks]] and [[Chaos Space Marines]] left many of its facilities in ruins. In the aftermath it was quarantined by order of [[Inquisitor]] [[Thrax]].{{Fn|2}} | ||
| − | *'''circa 993.[[M41]]''' — '''Graia''' | + | *'''circa 993.[[M41]]''' — '''Graia''' was believed to be one of the worlds attacked and consumed by [[Hive Fleet]] [[Kraken]].{{Fn|5}} However, as the Forge World continued to operate after this point, these claims appear to have been false.{{Fn|11a}} |
===[[Era Indomitus]]=== | ===[[Era Indomitus]]=== | ||
| − | * '''Early [[M42]]''' — The '''Rust Fields War''' began in the aftermath of the [[Great Rift]]'s creation, as a coalition of [[Forge World]]s led by [[Mars]] and [[Graia]] sent mining fleets to exploit the vast belt of mineral rich asteroids known as the '''Rust Fields'''. After operations began however, it was discovered that [[Ork]] clans ruled the interior of the Rust Fields and the two sides soon clash. This began a great war, that has now drawn in untold numbers of additional [[Imperium]] forces, as the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] fights to retain its foothold in the asteroid field.{{Fn| | + | * '''Early [[M42]]''' — The '''Rust Fields War''' began in the aftermath of the [[Great Rift]]'s creation, as a coalition of [[Forge World]]s led by [[Mars]] and [[Graia]] sent mining fleets to exploit the vast belt of mineral rich asteroids known as the '''Rust Fields'''. After operations began however, it was discovered that [[Ork]] clans ruled the interior of the Rust Fields and the two sides soon clash. This began a great war, that has now drawn in untold numbers of additional [[Imperium]] forces, as the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] fights to retain its foothold in the asteroid field.{{Fn|11b}} |
| − | + | * '''Early [[M42]]''' — Graia sent forces to fight at [[Aggamedes]] against Chaos forces in the [[Arks of Omen Campaign]].{{Fn|14}} | |
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Places of Interest=== | ===Places of Interest=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Manufactorum Ajakis.jpg|thumb|230px|Titan Bay of Manufactorum Ajakis{{Fn|2}}]] | ||
*'''Laochan Gate''' — Possible [[Webway]] Portal{{Fn|9}} | *'''Laochan Gate''' — Possible [[Webway]] Portal{{Fn|9}} | ||
*'''Manufactorum Narses'''{{Cite this}} | *'''Manufactorum Narses'''{{Cite this}} | ||
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] — ''Temples of the Omnissiah'' | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] — ''Temples of the Omnissiah'' | ||
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus (2018)]] Rulebook, pg. 16 | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus (2018)]] Rulebook, pg. 16 | ||
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| + | **{{Endn|11a}}: pgs. 12-13 — Bastions of the Machine God | ||
| + | **{{Endn|11b}}: pg. 35 — The Quest for Knowledge: The Rust Fields War Begins | ||
| + | **{{Endn|11c}}: pg. 19 — Graia | ||
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus: Crucible of Retribution]], pg. 11 | *{{Endn|12}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus: Crucible of Retribution]], pg. 11 | ||
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (9th Edition)]], pg. 29 — ''Graia'' | *{{Endn|13}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (9th Edition)]], pg. 29 — ''Graia'' | ||
| + | *{{Endn|14}}: [[Arks of Omen: Abaddon]], pgs.18-23 | ||
[[Category:Dead Worlds]] | [[Category:Dead Worlds]] | ||
Revision as of 12:49, 6 March 2023
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  Graia[8] |
Name: | Graia | 
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| Segmentum: | Segmentum Tempestus[1a][8][Conflicting sources] | ||
| Sector: | Unknown | ||
| System: | Unknown | ||
| Population: | Unknown | ||
| Affiliation: | Imperium[1a] | ||
| Class: | Forge World[1a] | ||
| Production Grade: | I-Secundi[1a] | ||
| Tithe Grade: | Aptus Non[1a] | ||
Graia is an Imperial Forge World and home to the Legio Astraman.[1a]
Contents
Overview
Graia Star System[2]
Graia, nicknamed the "Crown of Miracles",[11c] is the most prosperous Forge World of the Belt of Iron and much of its production is geared towards Titan engines.[12]
Though the Adeptus Mechanicus does not make it widely known, the principle Forge networks of Graia, known as the Graian Crown, is capable of independent flight. Giant fusion engines allow it to escape its host planet's gravity and move to the nearest Mandeville Point, where it can then travel through the Warp. The last time Graia attempted this, it was assaulted by an invasion fleet of Necron aircraft that soared up from the Laochan Gate. Though Imperial records currently claim that Graia's priesthood have returned to circumnavigate their original home world, at least one recent Rogue Trader report lists the planet's orbit as strangely empty.[9]
Graia is famous for the stubborn and steadfast nature of its warriors. They generally refuse to retreat from held ground unless ordered to do so by Graian tech-priests, and are hardwired in a way making it extremely difficult for psykers to influence them. Though this makes them excellent defenders, other Imperial forces often regard the Graians' stubbornness as much as a tactical liability as it is an advantage.[11c]
History
M31
The world peacefully assimilated into the Imperium during the Great Crusade after a treaty was signed, granting the powerful world a local empire in exchange for allegiance.[12]
Graia remained loyal to the Emperor in the Horus Heresy. Its forces took part in the Cataclysm of Iron, where it endured a vicious siege by Dark Mechanicus forces.[10]
Post-Heresy
- ??? — After Tech-Priests breach a strange portal on Mount Laochan, the planet is invaded by Donorian Fiends. Graia's principle network of forges (known as the Graian Crown) are relocated via its Warp engines.[9]
- ??? — Necron aircraft invade Graia following the last warp travel of the Graian Crown. The unliving forces emerge from the Laochan Gate and teleport warriors directly onto the surface of the Graian Crown. Only by sending massed Cohorts of Legio Cybernetica on magnetically-controlled space walks did the Graian Tech-Priests hold back the foe long enough to effect warp translation.[9]
M41
- Late M41 — A double attack by the Orks and Chaos Space Marines left many of its facilities in ruins. In the aftermath it was quarantined by order of Inquisitor Thrax.[2]
- circa 993.M41 — Graia was believed to be one of the worlds attacked and consumed by Hive Fleet Kraken.[5] However, as the Forge World continued to operate after this point, these claims appear to have been false.[11a]
Era Indomitus
- Early M42 — The Rust Fields War began in the aftermath of the Great Rift's creation, as a coalition of Forge Worlds led by Mars and Graia sent mining fleets to exploit the vast belt of mineral rich asteroids known as the Rust Fields. After operations began however, it was discovered that Ork clans ruled the interior of the Rust Fields and the two sides soon clash. This began a great war, that has now drawn in untold numbers of additional Imperium forces, as the Adeptus Mechanicus fights to retain its foothold in the asteroid field.[11b]
- Early M42 — Graia sent forces to fight at Aggamedes against Chaos forces in the Arks of Omen Campaign.[14]
Geography
Places of Interest
Titan Bay of Manufactorum Ajakis[2]
- Laochan Gate — Possible Webway Portal[9]
- Manufactorum Narses[Needs Citation]
- Manufactorum Ajakis — also known as Titan Manufactorum, it is able to produce Titans, even Warlord class.[2]
- Stratum 79 Station
- Orbital Spire — Destroyed during the Invasion.[2]
- Defence Battery 'Gotiath' — Destroyed during the Invasion[Needs Citation]
- Kalkys Facility — It was used as a laboratory by Inquisitor Drogan before his death.[2]
- Andris Habitation Block[Needs Citation]
- Bastion Primus[Needs Citation]
- Graian Crown — Battle Fortress complex.[13]
Graia patterns
Graia is known to have its own patterns of Hellhound and Rapier Laser Destroyer. It also produced an experimental version of Space Marine Grenade launcher known as Vengeance launcher and created its own Manticore pattern.
Graia pattern Rapier Laser Destroyer[4]
Vengeance launcher[2]
Note, that while the missiles on Graia pattern Manticore are the most noticeable difference from more common Stygies VIII pattern, these are incendiary missiles and are not related to Graia pattern, which differs from Stygies VIII version by tower details.
Trivia
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Conflicting sources
- The official sources give two possible locations for Graia in the Imperium:
- Imperial Armour Volume One[1a] and The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal[8] place Graia in Segmentum Tempestus.
- Other sources (such as the 3rd[6] and 4th Edition Tyranid codices[7], and the video game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine[2] place Graia in the eastern part of Ultramar, in Ultima Segmentum.
See also
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy
- 2: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
- 3: Forgeworld: Graia pattern Hellhound (saved archive page, dated Jun 2014, last accessed 6 August 2015)
- 4: Forgeworld: Graia pattern Rapier Laser Destroyer (last accessed 26th June 2022)
- 5: Orphans of the Kraken (Short Story)
- 6: Codex: Tyranids (2nd Edition), [Needs Citation]
- 7: Codex: Tyranids (4th Edition), pg. 12
- 8: The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal, pgs. 10-11
- 9: Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition) — Temples of the Omnissiah
- 10: Adeptus Titanicus (2018) Rulebook, pg. 16
- 11: Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (8th Edition)
- 12: Adeptus Titanicus: Crucible of Retribution, pg. 11
- 13: Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (9th Edition), pg. 29 — Graia
- 14: Arks of Omen: Abaddon, pgs.18-23
