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It is believed that, since the Heresy, the ''Alpha Legion'' has been operating as independent cells hidden throughout the [[Imperium]], coordinating various [[Chaos Cult]]ist activities to subvert Imperial rule. While these cells operate independently of one another and destroying one will not affect the effort of their overall mission, the Legion still loosely coordinates its actions across the Galaxy. Who is coordinating these efforts and how they are doing so is largely a mystery to the Imperium, but many believe they achieve this through "Operatives". These figures are apparently human, but have undergone limited psycho-hypnotic therapy to make them absolutely loyal to the Legion. These operatives, fully infiltrated into Imperial society, act as the link between ''Alpha Legion'' cells and cultists and are their primary method of galaxy-wide communication.{{Fn|1b}}
Given their aptitude to subterfuge and deception, Alpha Legion forces rarely operate in large numbers for long, as they prefer not to draw attention to themselves. However despite being splintered into myriad warbands since the Heresy, they still operate with a unity of purpose that many of their fellow Traitor Legions lack. If an ambitious enough plan or especially tempting opportunity presents itself, multiple Alpha Legion cells and warbands may unite, at least temporarily, under the command of a single [[Harrowmaster]] that could command hundreds or even thousands of warriors.{{Fn|83}}
[[Alpharius]] believed in planning and coordination; he always sought alternatives and multiple solutions to any given problem, with different elements working together for the end result. These doctrines, thoroughly embraced by the [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] as a whole, have apparently been continued by the traitors and have proved effective, especially in the disparate and secretive way they now operate.{{Fn|1a}} Thus is one of their [[Chaos Lord]]s liable to be called [[Master of Diversion]] when he proves himself a expert deceiver of the enemy.{{Fn|79}}
*{{Endn|30}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition)]], pg. 24
*31: [[Praetorian of Dorn (Novel)]]
**{{Endn|31a}}: Part 3, ‘’Brothers of War’’
**{{Endn|31b}}: Part 4, Chapter 4
**{{Endn|31c}}: ‘’Epilogue’’
