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'''Colchis''' was the original [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|homeworld]] of the [[Word Bearers]] [[Space Marine Legion]]. After the [[Horus Heresy]], it was bombed into submission from orbit, and because of its unique geological makeup, the entire planet fractured and exploded. The planet's location is a secret guarded by the [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|1}}

==Geography==

Life on Colchis was often harsh outside of the cities which were all controlled by a religious institution known as [[The Covenant of Colchis|The Covenant]]. Slavery was rife, and Desert nomads who dwelt outside of these cities were dubbed ''The Declined'' and seen as damned by the [[Chaos Gods|Great Powers]].{{Fn|4}}

It was originally a technologically advanced world but it regressed to a [[Feudal World|feudal]] state, prior to the arrival of [[Lorgar]]. Ancient ruins dotted the landscape and derelict starships littered its orbit.{{Fn|2}} At the time of Lorgar's arrival the planet was dominated by the [[Covenant of Colchis]]. After being raised by [[Kor Phaeron]], Lorgar was able to lead a rebellion that overthrow the Covenant and conquered the planet.

Beginning in 010.[[M31]], Colchis faced several Imperial assaults during the [[Bitter War]] campaign of the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|6}} When the [[Ultramarines]] returned to Colchis to purge it after the [[Horus Heresy]] they found a collapsed world. All of the industries were destroyed and people barely clung on to life. The Inquisition ordered the cleansing by the use of [[cyclonic torpedoes]], disrupting Colchis's delicate geological structure, and thereby triggering a catastrophic explosion that annihilated the planet.{{Fn|1}} At the time the Mark of Calth had reached 219,479.25.03 (approximately 25 years).{{Fn|5}}

*[[Planets (List)]]

*{{Endn|5}}: [[Know No Fear (Novel)]], Epilogue

*{{Endn|6}}: [[Campaigns of the Age of Darkness: The Siege of Cthonia]], pg. 116

[[Category:Adeptus Astartes Homeworlds]]