Cadian 39th (Traitor Guard)

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Basic Data

- Cadian 39th -
Homeworld:	Cadia
Regiment Type:	Infantry, Armour and Tempestus Scions^[1a]

The Cadian 39th 'Xenobane' was a Cadian Shock Troopers regiment that turned to Chaos, becoming a Traitor Guard unit.^[1a] It was ultimately destroyed during the Third Aurelian Crusade.^[1b] Afterwards, a new Cadian 39th was created by the Imperium.^[2]

History

To all officers and regiments that may be receiving- we're through with Imperial Command! If we have to fight, we're going to do it for ourselves from now on. You want to call that defection, fine. We we're dead men anyway. At least the cults promise something in return. This region is ours now. We see anyone, ANYONE, within a mile of here, we'll bury them in ordinance. Don't doubt we can either. The regiment's holy armour' isn't that particular about the holiness of them that drives it.^[1a]

— Unnamed Cadian 39th Commander

The soldiers of the Cadian 39th had a reputaion as experts in anti-Xenos warfare, for example successfully eliminating a Hrud infestation on Chinchare. The regiment thus earned the nickname "Xenobane".^[3]

In late M41, the Cadian 39th was posted on Typhon Primaris.^[1a]^[4] After years of murderous warfare against local Orks and Tyranids, the unit went renegade. Led by a Baneblade commander, the Cadian 39th renounced its loyalty to the Imperium, and joined a Chaos Cult led by the Alpha Legion. The unit consequently broadcast its decision, claiming that it had been abandoned by the Imperial high command and warning other Imperials that anyone entering the Cadian 39th's territory would be shot on sight. Centered at the Ladon Temple Ruins, the Traitor Guard Regiment then attempted to assert its independence. However, Apollo Diomedes and the Blood Ravens ultimately intervened, defeating the Cadian 39th, killing its commander and destroying much of its infrastructure.^[1a] Whatever remained of the unit was wiped out when the Imperium subjected Typhon Primaris to an Exterminatus.^[1b]

Known campaigns

844.M41 - Cinchare Hrud Infestation^[3]^[5]
Late M41 - Third Aurelian Crusade: The Cadian 39th went renegade, and was destroyed.^[1a]^[1b]

Images

Cadian 39th Traitor Guardsmen working along Alpha Legion Members^[1a]
Cadian 39th Commanding Officer as he leads his men into battle inside a Baneblade Tank.^[1a]