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Sometime at the dawn of the Imperium but before the [[Horus Heresy]], the Eye of Terror was discovered by Imperial explorers in what was presumably a fairly remote region of the galaxy, and Imperial scholars named is ''Cygnus X-1''. The Eye didn't come into prominence until it was later discovered by the [[Word Bearers]], who had arrived officially for conquest, but actually on a personal mission for renewed faith, and it was here that they discovered the [[Chaos|"Primordial Truth"]]. It would later be visited by the [[Emperor's Children]] and the [[Iron Warriors]], intent on an expedition within the eye for the search of the Angel Exterminatus. Before embarking upon this journey, [[Perturabo]] had formally named the Eye of Terror.{{Fn|7}}{{Fn|8}}
{{Clear}}== Notable worlds within the Eye of Terror ==
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==Sectors and Subsectors surrounding the Eye of Terror==
Due to the constant threat of raids and incursions, the Imperium is present in one way or another in almost every system within 500 light-years of the Eye. This presence can range from small listening posts to heavily fortified frontier worlds.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|4}}
* [[Boros Gate]] — Region of space based around the [[Boros System]] that allows for stable routes to [[Terra]]. Second in strategic value after the Cadian Gate.*[[Agripinaa Sector]]* [[Belis CoronaSector]] — (Sector) Heart of the Imperium's naval efforts and its docks are listed in von Heffman's ''Glorium Imperialis'' as one of the wonders of the Imperium. It is said that the entirety of Battlefleet Obscurus could dock in the vast orbital shipyards in orbit above Belis Corona.*[[MedusaCadian Sector]] — (Subsector) Famous as The Cadian System is possibly the most well-known system, with its 1st Imperial Guard Regiment having many successful campaigns and gaining wide recognition. Abaddon the Despoiler had attempted a campaign against the homeworld of system; after he was repelled by Imperial forces, Cadia was made a fortress world against the [[Iron Hands]] Chapter. Unlike many other parts sporadic attacks of forces in the Eye, life is hard and uncivilized barbarians cover many of the planetsTerror.*[[ScarusSector]] — (Subsector) The most populous of all the sectors, with no less fewer than six [[Hive World]]s which come together in trade and commerce and mutual defensedefence. There are also numerous temperate and [[agri world]]s to support the Hives. There are also two [[Forge World]]s which supply the vast Scarus Defense Forces, [[Nysa Stromolo ]] and [[Mordax Prime]]. It is said that 7/10 of [[Thracian Primaris]], the capital of the sector, is covered in Hive cities.*[[ScelusSector]] (Sector)*[[SentinelSector]] (Sector)*[[Belial IVSubsector]] (Subsector)*[[CadianCaliban Subsector]] — (Sector) The Cadian System is possibly the most well-known system, with its 1st Imperial Guard Regiment having many successful campaigns and gaining wide recognition. Abaddon the Despoiler had attempted a campaign against the system; after he was repelled by Imperial forces, Cadia was made a fortress world against the sporadic attacks of forces in the Eye of Terror.*[[ChinchareSubsector]] (Subsector)*[[NemesisMedusa Subsector]] (Subsector)*— Famous as the homeworld of the [[CalibanIron Hands]] (Subsector)Chapter. Unlike many other parts of the Eye, life is hard and uncivilized barbarians cover many of the planets.*[[AgripinaaNemesis Subsector]] (Sector)
==Related ArticlesSee also==
*[[Astartes Praeses]]
*[[List of Warp Storms]]
**[[Cicatrix Maledictum]]
**[[Maelstrom]]
==Sources==
*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.specialist-games.com/battlefleetgothic/assets/lrb/4BFG41stGalaxy.pdf The Galaxy of the 41st Millennium]
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], pg. 8
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Eye of Terror (Novel)]] by [[Barrington J. Bayley]], Chapter Eleven*{{Endn|6}}: ''[[Renegades]]'', pg. 49*{{Endn|7}}: ''[[The First Heretic (Novel)]]'', Chapter 27*{{Endn|8}}: ''[[Angel Exterminatus (Novel)]]'', Chapter 11
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (8th Edition)]], pg. 20
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Black Legion (Novel)]], Chapter 8
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Codex: Eye of Terror (3rd Edition)]] , pg.24
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Codex: Chaos Daemons (9th Edition)]], pg. 37
*{{Endn|13}}: [[The Bleeding Stars (Short Story)]]
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