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The Dark Imperium is a region of space that became isolated from the greater [[Imperium]], now known as the [[Imperium Sanctus]],{{Fn|4}} due to the formation of the [[Great Rift]] at the end of the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]]. The "Dark Imperium" is aptly named, for here the light of the [[Astronomican]] is obscured, travel is extremely dangerous, Astrophatic communication is difficult, and many enemies of [[Humanity]] besiege its remaining isolated worlds. Though Imperium Sanctus suffers from a myriad of problems and threats, they pale in comparison to those of Imperium Nihilus.{{Fn|7a}} [[Chaos]] fleets and warband in particularly reave with near-impunity, new [[Daemon World]]s allow for [[Daemon]]ic armies to roam freely, and many of the isolated Imperial worlds in this blighted region believe themselves the last outpost of mankind. Many of these worlds have essentially seceded from Imperial rule, establishing themselves as petty kingdoms. It is not uncommon for these small palatinates to fall under the sway of Chaos armies. It is doubtful that even [[Abaddon]] himself is aware of every such sovereign empire spreading beyond the influence of the Imperium, though rumors are abound that he is guiding them.{{Fn|9}}