Ghyre
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Name: | Ghyre | 
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| Segmentum: | Segmentum Solar[1c] | ||
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| Affiliation: | Imperium[1a] | ||
| Class: | Mining World[1a], Hive World[1a] | ||
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Ghyre is a Mining World of the Imperium.[1a]
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Overview
Ghyre is notable for its deposits of enderrium, an ore used in the production of high-quality las-cells. The planet is a major supplier of raw materials for the Forge World of Shallethrax. In addition, the planet raises airborne infantry regiments for the Astra Militarum known as the Ghyrish Airborne, as well as fighter pilots for the Aeronautica Imperialis.[1a]
The planet is considered important enough to have a Space Marine Honour Guard Squad of the Imperial Fists Chapter stationed on Ghyre to protect it. By the Age of the Dark Imperium, the squad was five Marines strong and led by Brother-Sergeant Torgan of the Fists' Fifth Company.[1a]
History
In the wake of the Great Rift's creation, Ghyre was isolated from the wider Imperium and the light of the Astronomican for an unknown period of time, suffering from civil unrest (which continued even after contact was reestablished), disruption of astropathic communication, strange phenomena and an increase in the populations of local predatory beasts. The Rift itself was visible from the conclave chamber in the spire of Hive Angelicus, inducing madness in any who gazed upon it for too long. All of this was disastrous for the planet's output, which fell approximately 23% as a result of the unrest.[1a]
Efforts to suppress the knowledge of malign manifestations and quell the uprisings proved ineffective. Eventually, Governor Osmyndri Ellisentris Kallistus III turned to Brother-Sergeant Torgan of the Imperial Fists for advice. Torgan was concerned that the various insurrectionist actions were both connected and showed signs of a Chaos Cult having arisen on Ghyre, due to both the numbers of reported insurgents and the fact that they all claimed fealty to the same individual, known only as "Father". He advocated sending a request for aid from his home Chapter and Governor Kallistus agreed to have the Ghyrish astropaths send a message despite the risk from the empyreal disturbances caused by the Rift.[1a]
It would transpire that Torgan was partially correct - there was a growing cult on Ghyre, but not one dedicated to worship of the Ruinous Powers. Rather, the planet had become host to a Genestealer Cult known as the Cult of the Wrything Wyrm.[1b]
In the ensuing war on Ghyre, Imperial Fists 5th Company Captain Ercuros Tor was killed by a Genestealer Cultist sniper, leaving the Epistolary Aster Lydorran to take command.[1j] Lydorran then dismissed concerns by the Ghyrish Ecclesiarchy conclave about excessive collateral damage being caused by the Imperial Fists. The Genestealer Cultists were taking advantage of this to broadcast anti-Space Marine propaganda to bolster their support. Nonetheless, he took a more cautious approach, which led to the frustration of Company Champion Hastur. Hastur led a small team to a warehouse in the commercial district, intending to strike a decisive blow. However instead, his squad walks into a Cultist trap.[1d] Beset by disaster and Ecclesiarchy political machinations, a frustrated Lydorran was nonetheless able to learn from Deathwatch Watch Captain and Space Wolf Lothar Redfang that the Genestealer Patriarch was located beneath Klaratos Hive.[1e]
Lydorran agreed with Redfang that the best approach was to launch a massive attack on Klaratos to draw out the Patriarch. The attack would leave their current base Hive Angelicus, resulting in both agreeing for the need for speed in the coming operation. However as the attack is being launched, Genestealer forces under the Magus Jai attempted to detonate a biological weapon in Angelicus port to draw away Space Marines. Thanks to the sacrifice of Chaplain Storn and a group of Arbites, the plot was foiled.[1f]
Lydorran and Redfang then launch attacks on Klaratos as a recovering Hastur holds off Genestealer attacks on Port Angelicus. Upon hearing of the attack, Lydorran blames Redfang for the disaster and the two came to blows. Ultimately, thanks to Redfang allowing him to be beaten without resistance, Lydorran was able to regain his composure. The two then learned that the Patriarch was likely instead under Hive Mastracha due to the origin of the biological bomb the Cultists attempt to detonate. Using orbital warships to deliver Lance strikes, Hive Mastracha's power generators overload and created a massive explosion. Lydorran and Redfang then descended into the breach deep into the nest of the Genestealer Cult.[1g]
In the final battle deep within the broodnest, Lydorran and the Deathwatch fight through fierce cultist resistance. Lydorran and Redfang then dueled the Patriarch together, killing it and causing the Broodmind of the cult to collapse.[1h] While the war on Ghyre ended in Imperial victory as a result, the cost was high.[1i]
Geography
The northern reaches of Ghyre's single continent (referred to simply as The Continent[1c]) feature extensive jungles that are regularly purged by Adeptus Mechanicus macro-purgators to prevent both vegetation from encroaching on the mining trails and predatory fauna from preying on the populations of the planet's settlements.[1a][1c] The opening of the Great Rift coincided with a sharp increase in the speed of the jungle's growth and the fauna populations.[1a]
Known Settlements
Ghyre possesses three hive cities.[1a][1c]
- Hive Angelicus — Located in the west of the continent.[1c] Capital hive and seat of the Planetary Governor.[1a]
- Hive Klaratos — Northernmost hive. Fell to the Cult of the Wrything Wyrm.[1c]
- Hive Mastracha — Located in the southeast of the continent. Destroyed by bio-weapons during the Genestealer Cult uprising.[1c]
Known Flora and Fauna
Society
As with many Imperial worlds, the hives of Ghyre are ruled over by a number of Noble Houses, each led by a Clan Lord. Below these are the mining clans.[1a]
- Prime Clan Kallistus — Imperial House. Based in Hive Angelicus.[1a]
- Clan Delve — Based in Hive Angelicus.[1a]
- Clan Hal — Based in Hive Mastracha.[1a]
- Clan Tectos — Based in Hive Angelicus.[1a]
- Clan Trost — Based in Hive Klaratos.[1a]
- Clan VanSappen — Based in Hive Angelicus.[1a]
Known Denizens
- Planetary Governor Osmyndri Ellisentris Kallistus[1a]
- High Administrator Jessamine Lunst[1a]
- Seneschal Gryft[1a]
- First Arbitrator Mariah Verol[1a]
Heraldry
The heraldic symbol of Ghyre is a crimson spear.[1c]
Other Planetary Information
The skies of Ghyre are blue in colour during the day.[1a][1b]
