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→The Coming of the Lion
The Great Crusade had to go on: there were countless human worlds that were still under the influence of [[Chaos]] or suppressed by the harsh rule of alien races. In an [[Dulan Campaign|infamous episode of the Great Crusade]], the Lion and [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]], Primarch of the [[Space Wolves]] Legion, came to blows over the latter's action during the siege of the Crimson Fortress. This event began a feud that still continues strong in the 41st millennium, usually taking the form of a ritualistic duel between two elected champions,{{Fn|2b}} although it has been known to manifest itself in a very violent manner.{{Fn|14}} As Jonson's fame spread throughout the galaxy and reports of his great deeds and prowess in battle reached the Legion's homeworld, Luther felt robbed of his share of the glory. He wanted the fame and recognition that he felt he deserved as Jonson's equal. His role as planetary governor of some half-forgotten backwater world seemed more and more to him like an insult. The seed of jealousy and dissension that had been planted within Luther when Jonson was made the Grand Master of the Order now began to grow and rankle within his heart as the Primarch became more and more celebrated and famous.{{Fn|1}}
The seeds of heresy were further planted during the Dark Angels crusade against the [[Sarosh]], who managed to sneak a nuclear warhead onto the Lion's flagship. ''[[Invincible Reason]]''. Luther discovered the plot and for a moment, overcome by jealously, wondered if he should leave Jonson to his fate. However he quickly proved his loyalty by foiling the Sarosh assassination attempt, but somehow The Lion discovered his hesitation. {{Fn|13a}} Afterwards the rebels on Sarosh were crushed, brought to heel swiftly by the might of the Dark Angels and the Imperium's armies, but the victory would bear a bitter taste for many.{{Fn|50d}} As such, Luther and a portion number of others among the Dark Angels veterans of both Terra and Caliban found themselves returned to Caliban, not in exile, but neither in triumph. There they were sent to [[Caliban]]serve as garrison and overseers of the Lion's sanctuary and leave the Great Crusade behind, regardless of the legacy of years in service in either the forest or the stars. This was the determination of the Lion, that he would set aside those whom he held dearest in the name of duty. Some would name it arrogance and others, with the benefit of hindsight, would call it foolhardy, but it was ever the way of the Lion. It was not the cold logic of battle favoured by some among the Primarchs, but the proud imperative of duty and excellence - that those who faltered be set aside, no matter how justified or small the failing, and the worthy grow stronger through the trials they faced.{{Fn|50d}}. Luther and his forces later disobeyed their ordered garrison duty, and left to aid [[Horus]] during the [[Zaramund Campaign]]. The Upon discovering this, the Lion was furious at this unapproved deployment and angrily demanded stripped Luther of his warships upon their return to his banishmentCaliban. Feeling abandoned on Caliban and dealing with [[Unrest on Caliban|a rebellion by the landless nobility]] and [[Chaos]] agents, Luther, and his forces would slowly turn against their Primarch.{{Fn|13a}} However the many internal Orders and sects of the Dark Angels made them all but immune to the [[Warrior Lodge]]s of the now-treacherous [[Horus]] and the [[Word Bearers]], allowing them to be immune from the subversion that befall other Legions.{{Fn|50d}}
===The Horus Heresy===
