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==History==
===Pre-Heresy===
The [[Knight World]] of [[Molech]] was located only several light years from [[Terra]].{{Fn|1}} Molech was reclaimed for the [[Imperium]] in a bloodless compliance by the [[Space Marine Legions]] in 869.M30, and was visited by no less than three [[Primarchs]], [[Lion El'Jonson]], [[Horus]] and [[Jaghatai Khan]], all of whom left their mark on the world. Prior to Imperial Complaince, the people of Devine worshiped beings known as the Serpent Gods, until the practice was outlawed in favour of [[the Imperial Truth]]. Serpent cults devoted to these gods still existed underground up until the outbreak of the Heresy.{{Fn|2}}
Ruled over by House Devine from their stronghold of the Dawn Citadel, the world had close links to the Adeptus Mechanicus. Supporting the knight houses were a priesthood of [[Sacristans]] who handled the mechanical interface between the nobles and their mounts, the military of the Sacristan Guard and the Dawn Guard, and Devine's personal forces of huscarl cavalry, mechanised infantry, superheavy tanks, artillery and battle robot cohorts.{{Fn|2}} Molech, like many of the Knight Worlds, was inhabited by fearsome predators such as the azhdarchid, a flightless bird creature, and the seven metre tall simian mallahgra. Regions and cities of Molech included the jungles of Kush, the mountains of Untar Mesas, Loquash, Aenatep and the Clockwork City. Other Knight Households on Devine included House Tazkhar.{{Fn|2}}
===Horus Heresy===
Molech was one of the planets that the Warmaster Horus assaulted during his drive towards [[Terra]]. Three [[Titan Legions]] and over a hundred [[Imperial Army]] regiments and Knight Households stood ready to face the Warmaster's onslaught.{{Fn|1}} Other Knight Households on Devine included House Tazkhar.{{Fn|2}}
Horus' initial assault devastated many cities and strongholds including House Devine. Over the following months, the insidious whispers of Slaanesh spread through their fatigued ranks. Their officers became lethargic and interested only in their sports, using their mighty machines to hunt down the wild animals of Molech. Soon, they began to meet in secret cabals, committing depraved rites and ceremonies within the heart of the Loyalist camp.{{Fn|1}}
==Notable Members==
===Pre-Heresy===
* '''Cyprian Devine''', 'The Hellblade', Lord Devine, [[Imperial Commander]] of Moloch{{Fn|2}}* '''Albard Devine''', first son and heir of Lord Devine{{Fn|2}}* '''Raeven Devine''', second son of Lord Devine, half-brother of Albard{{Fn|2}}* '''Lyx Devine''', daughter of Cebella Devine, half-sister and Adoratrice consort to Lord Devine Albard, twin sister and mother to lover of Raeven and Lyxunsanctioned psyker{{Fn|2}}* Lyx '''Cebella Devine''', daughter of Cebella, wife of Albard Adoratrice consort to Lord Devine and lover of mother to Raevenand Lyx{{Fn|2}}
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