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| + | '''Constantinus''', known as '''Constantinus the Liberator''', was a Renegade [[Space Marine]] leader who led [[Chaos]] forces in the [[Constantinus Iconoclasm]].{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Biography== |
| − | Originally a [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] in the Fourth Company of the [[Sons of Guilliman]] [[Chapter]], Constantinus and his squad fought in freeing the population of the world of [[Nova Terra]] from [[Tyranid]] attack and after driving the aliens off the world, his unit was left behind to monitor for signs of [[Genestealer]] infestation. For three years Constantinus led his squad on endless patrols through the caves of Nova Terra, cleansing planet of remaining pockets of Tyranid infestation. When | + | [[File:Constantinus.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[[Constantinus]] leading his Renegade Space Marines on [[Nova Terra]] ]] |
| + | Originally a [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] in the Fourth Company of the [[Sons of Guilliman]] [[Chapter]], Constantinus and his squad fought in freeing the population of the world of [[Nova Terra]] from [[Tyranid]] attack and after driving the aliens off the world, his unit was left behind to monitor for signs of [[Genestealer]] infestation. For three years Constantinus led his squad on endless patrols through the caves of Nova Terra, cleansing the planet of remaining pockets of Tyranid infestation. When rumour arose of a Genestealer infestation among the city of Cirtus's ruling aristocracy, Constantinus hunted down the infected [[noble]]s and their families brutally.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| + | However, the people of Nova Terra were enraged by the summary execution of their leaders and rose up in revolt. Disgusted by this "ungrateful" behaviour and his will exhausted, Constantinus burned down entire sectors of Cirtus, turning on those in his own squad who tried to stop him. He appeared before the crowd and announced himself the new ruler of Cirtus, declaring the [[Emperor]] and his minions had turned him into such a monster. Constantinus vowed to lead the people of Nova Terra to freedom. Eventually commanding a 3 million strong army which overthrew the planet's Imperial [[Governor]], the renegade sergeant renamed the world of Nova Terra "Constantinium" and under his rule bloodthirsty mobs were given free reign, anarchy prevailed in the streets, and any dissent was viciously silenced.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | + | Now uninhibited, the crowds eventually turned to worshipping the [[Gods of Chaos]], which attracted the attention of [[Chaos Space Marine]] warbands. Constantinus fought and defeated the best [[Champion of Chaos|Champions of Chaos]], claiming their warbands for himself. He then embarked on a rampage across neighbouring systems, and within a decade his wars had engulfed the entire [[Sector]]. Eventually, Imperial forces, including the [[Iron Knights]] and another two Space Marine Chapters, twelve Imperial Guard foundings, an entire battlefleet, and agents of both the [[Officio Assassinorum]] and the [[Ordo Hereticus]]{{Fn|3}} arrived, and after a thirteen year war reclaimed the world for the Emperor. The war itself only ended with the death of Constantinus himself at the hands of the Assassinorum.{{Fn|2}} | |
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| − | Now uninhibited, the crowds eventually turned to | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 19 |
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition)]], pg. 24 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Liberator (Short Story)]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:Characters ( | + | [[Category:Characters (Sons of Guilliman)]] |
Latest revision as of 07:14, 12 January 2026
Constantinus, known as Constantinus the Liberator, was a Renegade Space Marine leader who led Chaos forces in the Constantinus Iconoclasm.[1]
Biography
Originally a Sergeant in the Fourth Company of the Sons of Guilliman Chapter, Constantinus and his squad fought in freeing the population of the world of Nova Terra from Tyranid attack and after driving the aliens off the world, his unit was left behind to monitor for signs of Genestealer infestation. For three years Constantinus led his squad on endless patrols through the caves of Nova Terra, cleansing the planet of remaining pockets of Tyranid infestation. When rumour arose of a Genestealer infestation among the city of Cirtus's ruling aristocracy, Constantinus hunted down the infected nobles and their families brutally.[1]
However, the people of Nova Terra were enraged by the summary execution of their leaders and rose up in revolt. Disgusted by this "ungrateful" behaviour and his will exhausted, Constantinus burned down entire sectors of Cirtus, turning on those in his own squad who tried to stop him. He appeared before the crowd and announced himself the new ruler of Cirtus, declaring the Emperor and his minions had turned him into such a monster. Constantinus vowed to lead the people of Nova Terra to freedom. Eventually commanding a 3 million strong army which overthrew the planet's Imperial Governor, the renegade sergeant renamed the world of Nova Terra "Constantinium" and under his rule bloodthirsty mobs were given free reign, anarchy prevailed in the streets, and any dissent was viciously silenced.[1]
Now uninhibited, the crowds eventually turned to worshipping the Gods of Chaos, which attracted the attention of Chaos Space Marine warbands. Constantinus fought and defeated the best Champions of Chaos, claiming their warbands for himself. He then embarked on a rampage across neighbouring systems, and within a decade his wars had engulfed the entire Sector. Eventually, Imperial forces, including the Iron Knights and another two Space Marine Chapters, twelve Imperial Guard foundings, an entire battlefleet, and agents of both the Officio Assassinorum and the Ordo Hereticus[3] arrived, and after a thirteen year war reclaimed the world for the Emperor. The war itself only ended with the death of Constantinus himself at the hands of the Assassinorum.[2]
