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;See also [[Garro: Sword of Truth (Audio_BookAudio Book)]]

[[Tylos Rubio ]] traveled to the [[Sol system]], approaching [[Terra ]] for the first time. He was summoned to the [[Somnus Citadel]], where he found [[Nathaniel Garro ]] waiting for him. As he Rubio waited, he reflected on the [[Great Crusade]], his previous status as a [[Codicier]], and the actions of [[Magnus the Red ]] and the [[Thousand Sons ]] that lead to the [[Decree of Nikaea Decree]]. After a moment, Garro was willing to speak, and Rubio questioned him as to what their place role is to be. Garro explained the nature of the [[Knights Errant ]] and the [[Horus Heresy]]. They were to protect the Emperor as he tried to make his great works come to pass, and Garro led Rubio to the armoury to be provided with new armour. Rubio hesitated putting to put it on, and Garro explained that they would be made into a "new ideal." As Rubio armored himself once more as a [[Librarian]], his power awoke and he caught a glimpse into Garro's mind and the [[Lectitio Divinitatus|cult of the God Emperor]]. Before he could question Garro, [[Khorarinn]], a [[Custodian]], appeared and ordered them to follow him to a shuttle that would take them to the [[Retribution-class battleship ]] ''Nolandia'', but the . The Custodian refused to say anything more on the matter but sent veiled insults towards Garro. Before Garro could fight back, Khorarinn made it clear that he had the authority of [[Malcador (Character)|Malcador ]] on this mission, and Garro assented. Rubio pushed forward, demanding to know what the nature of their enemy was, and the Custodian simply said "traitors."{{fn|2c}}

En route to the Kuiper belt, on the outskirts of the Sol system, Garro became impatient with the lack of communication and sought out Khorarinn in the training room. Garro only interrupted when Khorarinn was finished with the last of the combat servators[[servitor]]s, and the Custodian challenged him to combat, taunting him into drawing ''[[Libertas]]''. They fought, and Garro realized how impressive the Custodians were at combat and that he was just being toyed with. Garro took an opportunity when Khorarinn thought to win to move in close, disarming the Custodian of his sentinel blade. Garro then asked if the Custodian was to disengage, and the Custodian responded that he would tear Garro apart if the blade touched him then admitted that he underestimated Garro. The Custodian then tried to dismiss Garro, and Garro retorted again that he was not under the Custodian's command. In response, Khorarin decided that he would give Garro information for winning.{{fn|2c}}

In the ship's strategium without any crew present, Khorarinn explained that a small flotilla of mostly civilian ships without marking or authorities had been interdicted beyond Pluto, led by the ''Daggerline'', a fast attack frigate bearing the heraldry of the [[World Eaters]]. Garro recognized the ship from [[Isstvan Three]], and Khorarinn stated that they claimed to be loyalist refugees who fled the massacre and betrayal. Among them were Imperial Auxilia, merchants from the Eriden Sector, and others who joined as they returned to Terra. Garro recognized realized that Malcador must have sent him because of his own insight , due to his having fled in the same manner. However, the Custodian revealed stated that Garro would provide a report but the [[Council of Terra ]] would ultimately decide their fate. The Custodian then made it clear that he was letting the former [[Death Guard ]] accompany the mission against his own judgement, and that he considered the rogue fleet guilty until proven innocent because it could be a trick by [[Horus]]. Khorarinn also made it clear that he still considered the Emperor's Decree in effect, and warned Garro not to let Rubio use his powers in Khorarinn's presence.{{fn|2c}}

Garro told Rubio what took place and the comments regarding use of psyker powers, and Rubio balked at the Custodian's arrogance. Garro pushed back a little and said for Rubio to keep his focus clear. He then explained their mission to Rubio, and Rubio began to research the data that they had before he mentioned that he overheard comments from the battleship's crew of a "zero option": that the small, barely armed fleet is to be destroyed at the first sign of anything amiss. This worried Garro, but Rubio said that Khorarinn's precautions could be correct. However, Garro pushed back, saying said that they fight were fighting for the Emperor's dream, and that they do would not kill out of fear. Once the ''Nolandia'' arrived, its weapons were made ready, making it clear that the refugee ships were their prisoners. Garro went to the bridge as they were receiving hails from the ''Daggerline''. Garro insisted on making [[vox ]] contact with the flotilla's ad hoc leader: [[Macer Varren]], former Captain of the World Eaters' 12th Company. Varren is rough and warn worn out, expressing sarcasm at the supposed threat by from the small shipsto the mighty battleship. He then showed recognition when Garro identified himself, expressing disbelief due to the claim since he was told that Garro had been killed by [[Typhon killed him, and then mentioned that he was a former World Eater due to Angron trying to kill him]] at Isstvan. Garro muted the vox then told Khorarinn that he knew Varren by reputation as a tough company captain and pit fighter who was (unlike the majority of the World Eaters) had a reputation for being honourable. Khorarinn warned the fleet not to break formation and to stay powered down until he (and only he) is was satisfied that they were not agents of the Arch-TraitorHorus. Varren rebelled against raged at the order, but Garro explained that it was a tough hard time and that precautions must be taken, then expressed the need to talk face to face. Khorarinn expressed anger at the offer to meet with Varren, but Garro taunted him into joining by implying that the Custodian could stay if he was afraid of a trap.{{fn|2d}}

After Khorarinn, Garro, and Rubio took a shuttle to the ''Daggerline'', they met with Varren, and he was surprised by the Knight Errants armor. Rubio explained that they served Lord Malcador, and Khorarinn announced that they was a civil war and Varren wore the wrong colours. They were surprised to see other legionaries present: besides Varren's men, there were small contingents from the Emperor's Children, led by Captain [[Rakatio]], and the White Scars, led by Captain [[Hakeem]]. The appearance of the White Scars changed Khorarinn's view a bit due to their unswerving loyalty, and Varren explained that Rakishio worked with him to escape the Isstvan System to Segmentum Solar via small jumps due to the warp storms. At one of the jumps, they met up with Hakeem's force, which was becalmed. The White Scars Techmarine Harouk repaired their navigational system, and they were able to travel the rest of the way. The Custodian then gave Hakeem a traditional greeting, and said that he once performed a Blood Game with the Scars. They all agreed that they were opposed to Horus, and that they wanted to face the Warmaster in battle. As the meeting ended, Rubio was able to feel that one of those present was lying, but he could not grasp it.{{fn|2d}}