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{{EldarPortal}}The '''Scouring of Gnosis''' was an [[Eldar]] invasion of the [[Imperial]] World of [[Gnosis Prime]].

==Invasion¹==In 838.[[M41]], Gnosis Prime was subjected to an invasion by the [[Saim-Hann]] [[Eldar|Craftworld Eldar]]. Despite the fact that the Imperial population of Gnosis Prime had settled some 1,200 years previous, the Eldar [[Autarch]] [[Eliac Zephyrblade]] gave but a single day for the Imperial inhabitants to evacuate. The [[Planetary Governor]], [[Ulyx]], did not take the ultimatum seriously and was confident not only in the strong defensive network of his world (known as the Ulyxis Line) but also the small size of the Eldar fleet orbiting above. Moreover, the Gnosis [[PDF]] was also reinforced by [[Imperial Guard]] Regiments from [[Valhallan Ice Warriors|Valhalla]] and [[Cadian Shock Troopers|Cadia]]. As a result of this overconfidence and the impossibility of the Eldar ultimatum, Governor Ulyx refused the offer.{{Cite This}}

Moreover, the Gnosis [[PDF]] was also reinforced by [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s from [[Valhallan Ice Warriors|Valhalla]] and [[Cadian Shock Troopers|Cadia]]. As a result of this overconfidence and the impossibility of the Eldar ultimatum, Governor Ulyx refused the offer.{{Fn|1}} When it came, the Eldar invasion was swift and merciless and consisted of forces not only from Saim-Hann but also [[Biel-Tan]].^{{Fn|1b }} The Eldar forces converged upon every Industrial Complex, isolating and swiftly destroying each. The [[Eldar Jetbike|jetbikesjetbike]] s and [[Falcon|grav-tanks]] of the Eldar made planet fall planetfall far out to sea and bypassed the much-vaunted Ulyxis Line. Trying to intercept the Eldar advance, columns of Imperial troops and tanks left their defenses only to find that the Eldar had already redeployed to assault another [[Hive]] complex. As confusion and anarchy reigned among Imperial forces additional [[Aspect Warrior|Aspect Warriors]] s of Saim-Hann emerged from [[Webway]] portals and attacked the nearby Hives. The Eldar fell upon each Hive with a terrible fury and millions were slaughtered as the industrial complexes were set aflame.

*^{{Endn|1}}: [[Planetstrike]]: **^{{Endn|1a}}: ppgs. 60-61**^{{Endn|1b}}: ppg. 78