Infidus Imperator
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This article is about the Word Bearers Battle Barge; for the Fire Hawks vessel, see Raptorus Rex. |
The Infidus Imperator (High Gothic for "False Emperor") is the Battle Barge of Kor Phaeron, First Captain of the Word Bearers Traitor Legion.[1a]
History
Originally dubbed the Raptorus Rex, it was re-named prior to the Battle of Calth.[1a] At the time of the battle, its captain was Antonus Antwark.
Following Phaeron's retreat, the Infidus Imperator fled Calth with the Ultramarines flagship Macragge's Honour in pursuit, leading to one of the most infamous naval duels in Imperial history.[1b] After a protracted battle, the Ultramarines succeeded in seemingly destroying the traitor ship.[3]
A Battle Barge bearing the name Infidus Imperator is still in active service with Kor Phaeron in M41.[2] It is unknown if this is the same vessel or simply one bearing the same name.
See also
Sources
- 1: Know No Fear (Novel)
- 2: Dark Creed (Novel) - The Word Bearers Omnibus, Chapter One
- 3: Macragge's Honour (Graphic Novel)
