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[[File:Abaddon6.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Abaddon the Despoiler]]
In 999.M41, Abaddon unvleashed the the [[13th Black Crusade]]. He managed to gain a foothold in the [[Cadian Gate]], planning to extend the [[Eye of Terror]] to encompass even [[Terra]] in a plan known as '''The Crimson Path'''.{{Fn|6}} By launching diversionary operations as well as an early invasion of Cadia using a massive force of largely second-rate troops and ships, the Warmaster skillfully manipulated the Imperials. After the defenders of Cadia had repelled the first wave, they dispersed parts of their forces -especially their large fleets- due to believing to have defeated the 13th Black Crusade. Instead, Abaddon surprised them with a second invasion using his best and most powerful assets.{{Fn|32a}} However, the Imperials still managed to frustrate some his his plans, while his subordinates fought among each other and were distracted by the powers of the Warp.{{Fn|32b}} As a result, the Imperials were able to temporarily cripple the Blackstone Fortress ''Will of Eternity'', thereby preventing the Warmaster from destroying Cadia from orbit.{{Fn|11a}}
Despite the setbacks, Abaddon's forces were able to gain a foothold on Cadia to the point where one bastion, Kasr Kraf, became the main focus of the defense. After the vicious Battle of the Elysion Fields, Kasr Kraf fell and Abaddon moved onto the last stage of his plan: destroying the [[Cadian Pylon]]s. In the final battle beneath Cadia's surface Abaddon personally clashed with a variety of foes including [[Saint Celestine]], the [[Geminae Superia]], [[Inquisitor]] [[Greyfax]], [[Orven Highfell]], and [[Ursarkar E. Creed]] for control of the Pylons. Abaddon bested them all and managed to defeat Celestine who had become depowered by the activation of Cadia's pylons. However despite the loss of an arm, Creed distracted Abaddon long enough for Celestine to impale him from behind with her sword. Horribly wounded, Abaddon was forced to teleport back to the ''Vengeful Spirit''.{{Fn|11b}}
But despite his wounds Abaddon was able to finish off Cadia by redirecting the the ''Will of Eternity'' into its surface,{{Fn|11b}} sacrificing Dravura Morkath in process. Morkath pleaded with Abaddon that this move was unnecessary, as she was about to restore the power of the Blackstone Fortress. Yet the Warmaster admitted that he had grown too fond of her and revealed too much of himself to her, meaning that she had become a liability to his plans. Desperate, Morkath asked that Abaddon at least acknowledge her as his daughter before her demise; emotionally somewhat shaken by this demand, he responded by telling her "I am sorry, Morkath. I have disappointed you. But in my experience, that's what fathers do." The Warmaster then cut communications with the ''Will of Eternity'' and watched the Blackstone Fortress crash into the planet.{{Fn|32c}}
The impact destabilized the Pylons, and Cadia was sucked into the Warp. Despite the final destruction of Cadia, Abaddon became enraged when he learned from [[Zaraphiston]] that the [[Magos]] [[Belisarius Cawl]] had escaped with a relic of profound importance to [[Kalisus]]. Abaddon pursued Cawl and the remaining Imperial survivors to the world, but his prize was denied to him by the [[Eldar]], who aided the Imperials and forced him to withdraw.{{Fn|11b}}
*{{Endn|30}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/18/join-warmaster-horus-and-ezekyle-abaddon-for-a-jolly-joytoy-galaxy-burning/ Join Warmaster Horus and Ezekyle Abaddon for a Jolly JOYTOY Galaxy-burning (posted 18/3/2024)] (last accessed 21/7/2024)
*{{Endn|31}}:
[[Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond Warhammer 40,000]]
- ''Abaddon the Despoiler'' - for details see [[Ezekyle Abaddon/Sources]]
*32: [[The Fall of Cadia (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|32a}}: Part 1, Chapter 1
**{{Endn|32b}}: Part 5, Chapter 2
