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Due to his inhuman charisma his rise in popularity was meteoric, soon assuming the position of [[Planetary Governor]].{{Fn|2}} Declaring himself "World-Autarch" of [[Korsk II]], Varlak announced Korsk's secession from the Imperium in 995.M41.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}}
[[Inquisitor]] [[Marcus]] was on the planet at the time and, realising the severity of the situation, sounded the alarm to the [[Adeptus Terra]]. This prompted a rapid response from the [[Space Wolves]], [[Dark Angels]], [[Blood Angels]], and [[Ultramarines]], who made planetfall days later.{{Fn|1b}}
Though powerful, Varlak was erratic and unhinged. Not expecting such a sudden response from the Imperium, Varlak became crazed, constantly suspecting treachery and summarily executing his followers.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1d}} In the face of Imperial forces bearing down on his command bunker, Varlak sought to flee. His retreat thwarted by the destruction of his personal craft, Varlak desperately sought alternate means of escape.{{Fn|1c}} In the end Varlak was seemingly killed at the hands of the Space Marines, space marines and Korsk II was brought back into compliance.{{Fn|1e}}
Though reported dead, Inquisitor [[Darius]] suspected that Varlak had , in fact , managed to escape to [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]]. In 997.M41 the Inquisitor reported that Varlak had been operating on the planet under the alias of the '''Grand Dog'''.{{Fn|2}}
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