Prandium
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This article is about the planet. For other uses of Prandium, see Prandium (disambiguation). |
| Map | Basic Data | Planetary Image | |
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  Prandium |
Name: | Prandium | 
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| Segmentum: | Ultima Segmentum[6] | ||
| Sector: | Ultima Sector[6] | ||
| Subsector: | Ultramar[6] | ||
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| Population: | N/A | ||
| Affiliation: | Imperium (Ultramarines) | ||
| Class: | Dead World[3] (former Garden World[2]/Agri-World[5]) | ||
Prandium is a planet classified as a Dead World and is part of the Ultramarines empire of Ultramar located within the Ultima Segmentum.[1]
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History
Once considered the most beautiful world in Ultramar by members of the Ultramarines, during the Horus Heresy, Prandium was used to stage a mock battle between two forces of the Ultramarines - one impersonating the tactics and appearance of the World Eaters, one led by Remus Ventanus, Captain of the Ultramarines' 4th Company. The intention of this mock battle was to test the efficiency of an early version of the Codex Astartes against the unique tactics of the World Eaters Legion. Although the worth of the Codex was proven by Ventantus' success, the battle left swathes of Prandium in ruins and a shadow of its former self.[2]
At some undisclosed point after the Battle of Calth, the planet hosted the secret laboratory of the Ultima Taskforce.[7]
After the end of the Heresy, Prandium recovered, becoming an Agri-World that supplied consumables to the rest of the Sector. Over time the planet reclaimed its former beauty and once again became known as the "jewel in Ultramar's crown", prospering for thousands of years. During the War of the Beast, Prandium was invaded by Orks.[5]
After the war, Prandium was again at peace until it was attacked and consumed by Hive Fleet Behemoth in 745.M41.[3] Prandium is now devoid of all life. The Tyranids were so thorough that even Prandium's atmosphere was consumed for whatever biomass it contained.[4] The Ultramarines, led by Marneus Calgar, mounted a defence of the planet, but even the might of the Space Marines was no match for the endless tide of Tyranids and they were forced to retreat to orbit. Over two hundred years later the Ultramarines still consider their failure at Prandium a great blemish on their honour.[3]
Geography
Prior to the Tyranid invasion, which rendered Prandium a Dead World, the planet was an Garden World[2]/Agri-World[5] covered in forests and mountains. Prandium contained many agricultural and botanical building complexes such as the Grand Winter Gardens and many Solar Arboreums.[8]
Trivia
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- Prandium is Latin for (late) breakfast, so the pun is that the planet was the Tyranids' breakfast.
- Prandium likely belongs to the Prandium System, given they share a name, however there is no evidence for this.
Conflicting Sources
Prandium II
- In the first edition of Dark Imperium (Novel), references are made to a Prandium II and a Prandium 30th Ultramar Auxiliary Regiment.[9] These would all be changed in the 2nd edition of the novel to Talassar and the Talassar 30th Ultramar Auxiliary Regiment.[10] Whether there is still a Prandium II or its history and provenance, is unclear.
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Tyranids (5th Edition), pg. 10
- 2: Rules of Engagement (Short Story)
- 3: Codex: Tyranids (4th Edition), pg. 8
- 4: Codex: Ultramarines (2nd Edition), pg.15
- 5: The Last Wall (Novel), Chapter 1
- 6: Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition), pg. 25
- 7: The Horus Heresy Book Eight - Malevolence, pg. 35
- 8: Ultramarines Painting Guide - Sons of Ultramar, pg. 6
- 9: Dark Imperium (Novel) (2017 Epub Version)
[Help] - 10: Dark Imperium (Novel) (2021 E-Version) [Help]
