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== History ==
The Rock is thought to be a remnant of [[Caliban]] itself that survived the [[Destruction of Caliban|destruction of the world]] at the end of the [[Horus Heresy]]. The remnant is built around the original Fortress-Monastery of the Dark Angels, which survived the destruction of the planet thanks to its shielding.{{Fn|7}} The Rock travels around the galaxy and visits most of the Dark Angels' recruiting worlds, and the [[Watchers in the Dark]] patrol its halls; an example of a Watcher is the small hooded being that follows Supreme Grand Master [[Azrael]] around, carrying the [[Lion Helm]]. The Rock is larger than any conventional class of [[Imperial]] warship and is capable of laying waste to entire fleets with its massive array of weaponry. The Rock is further protected by a constant escort of [[frigate]]s and squadrons of [[Thunderhawk]] Gunships.{{Fn|1a}} Beneath the surface of the rock lie vaults within which weapons of antiquity and terrible power are stored.{{Fn|13}}
Deep within the bowels of the Rock are cells in which the [[The Fallen|Fallen Angels]] are held. [[Luther]] is imprisoned there, kept alive over 10,000 years after his costly betrayal of the Dark Angels. Luther rants and raves, claiming that he has no need of repentance or confession, for the Lion - who he claims is near - will soon return and absolve him.{{Fn|2}} Unbeknownst to any, the sleeping body of [[Lion El'Jonson]] is hidden in the heart of the Rock, guarded by [[the Watchers]].{{Fn|2}}
**{{Endn|12c}}: pg. 22
**{{Endn|12d}}: pgs. 28-31
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (9th Edition)]], pg.60
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