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All this came to an end, though, when one of Hive Secundus' scholars attempted to concoct a [[Genestealer]] anti-gene that would prevent the [[Xenos]] from infecting a population. The Genestealers that the [[Heretek|renegade]] [[Hermiatus]] used for his unsanctioned experiments eventfully escaped in 879.[[M41]], however, after one infected him. Hermiatus would flee Necromunda afterwards, while the escaped Genestealers went onto infect a large number of the Hive's population, which led to the creation of the [[Cult of the Second Son]].{{Fn|1c}}
When reports of growing danger in Hive Secundus reached Lord [[Cyar Helmawr]], he took little action, fearing damage to the hive city or Imperial attention. Lord Helmawr, cautious and reluctant to escalate, sent [[Guild]]ers and [[EnforcerPalanite Enforcers|Enforcers]]s to root out the cult. Although some battles were won and many infected were destroyed, the xenos cult had already become deeply entrenched. Over the next few years, the cult known as the [[Cult of the Second Son]], spread through every layer of Hive Secundus, infiltrating both Clan and Noble Houses, while [[Hermiatus]] and the [[Malstrain Patriarch]] grew their brood in the hive's depths.{{Fn|1c}}
The cult's activities eventually caught the attention of the [[Ordo Xenos]], and [[Inquisitor]] [[Anneth Vestrix]] led a delegation to Necromunda. Vestrix's agents, along with [[gang]]s and [[Enforcer]]sEnforcers, worked to root out the cult, while Lord Cyar was arrested for his failure to contain the threat. He was publicly executed for his negligence, a rare punishment.{{Fn|1c}}
As the [[Inquisition ]] uncovered the widespread nature of the cult, Vestrix requested orbital purification, but was blocked by the [[High Lords of Terra]] due to Necromunda’s importance. With no approval for [[Exterminatus]] or [[virus bomb]]s, Vestrix sought assistance from [[General Militant]] Lord [[Jurgen Greim]] and local forces, while also calling for [[Astra Militarum]] reinforcements. The Imperium cut ties with Hive Secundus, while the cult prepared to seize the hive in the name of its alien master.{{Fn|1c}}
====War for Hive Secundus====
