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==Overview==
'''Cadia''' is a terrestrial [[Fortress World]] on the edge of the nebula known as the [[Eye of Terror]]. Cadia's dangerous proximity to the [[Eye of Terror]] has made it necessary for the people of Cadia to fortify the planet. It is Cadia that is the first target of [[Abaddon the Despoiler]]s assaults and [[Black Crusade]]s, launched from the Eye of Terror.
'''===Location===Cadia''' is has a terrestrial [[Fortress World]] on special and honoured place in the history of Mankind. Cadia stands upon the edge of the nebula known as the [[Eye of Terror]]. Cadia's natural environment is similar to that of pre-[[Hive World]] [[Terra]], with within a large ocean covering 70 percent narrow corridor of stable space called the planetCadian Gate. The land mass that does exist is divided This forms the one and only predictable passage between incredibly thick pine forests the Chaos infested daemon worlds of the Eye of Terror and vast glaciersTerra. The planet is slightly cooler than most but not to No battle fleet of any size can rely upon other unstable passages and must pass through the point that it adversely effects growing conditionsCadian Gate. Cadia was settled sometime in the early [[M32|32nd millennium]] by [[Human]]s, who quickly became the dominant species. Cadia's dangerous proximity to the [[Eye is therefore one of Terror]] has made it necessary for the people most strategically important planets of Cadia to fortify the planetgalaxy.
After the first ===Geography===Cadia's natural environment is similar to that of pre-[[Hive World]] [[ChaosTerra]] invasion, soon after with a large ocean covering 70 percent of the planet was settled, . The land mass that does exist is divided between incredibly thick pine forests and vast glaciers. The planet is slightly cooler than most but not to the point that it adversely effects growing conditions. ==Military======Cadian cities changed from a plan of broad avenues to one where Shock Troops====Cadia's [[PDF|planetary defense forces]] are known as the streets of its cities arranged in zig-zag patterns meant to make any intruding enemies fight for every blockInterior Guard. It is Cadia from this guard that is the first target Imperium draws the famed [[Cadian Shock Troopers]] regiments, widely regarded as the best soldiers in the Imperium short of the superhuman [[Abaddon Space Marine]]s. Their leader is the Despoilerindomitable [[Ursarkar E. Creed]]s assaults , the savior of Cadia and hero of the [[Black CrusadeBattle for Cadia]]. ====Stratigic Value====Since Cadia is the capital of a [[sector]]raided by, and the Imperium'sbastion against, launched the Chaos forces who raid directly from the Eye , it is one of the most militarized and fortified of Imperial planets. Massive Kasrs dot the landscape. All citizens of the planet must serve at least a four year term in the military, and the amount of Terrormilitary presence has lead to the population becoming focused on weapons production. 71.75% of the population is under arms <sup>1</sup>.
At On several occasions the heart forces of each Cadian city Chaos have moved against Cadia and raging battles have been fought in the depths of space. Such huge battles are rare, but the constant intrusion of Chaos raiding craft is a fortress called a ''Kasr'' in commonplace. Chaos Space Marines make frequent forays onto the local dialectsurface of Cadia and must be hunted down. The largest Kasr bulk of the Cadian army is made up of the Shocktroops, with the remainder made up of the Whiteshields (conscript soldiers recruited at the age of 14 and trained to take place in 241.[[M41]] was Kasr DerthShocktroop regiments) and the Elite Kasrkin soldiers.
Cadia is the home of the Notable regiments:*[[Imperial Guard7th Cadian]] "The Lucky Sevens" *[[8th Cadian Shock Troopers]] regiments"The Lord Castellan's Own", widely regarded as led personally by Ursarkar E. Creed during the best soldiers in the Imperium short of the superhuman [[Space MarineBlack Crusade|Thirteenth Black Crusade]] *[[39th Cadian]] "Xenobane"*[[110th Cadian]] "Shadow Corps" *[[122nd Cadian]]s. Their leader is Distinguished themselves in the indomitable Vogen Campaign, and featured in Codex: Cityfight (Chambers, 2001) *[[Ursarkar E. Creed412th Cadian]]Featured in the Warhammer 40, the savior 000: Dawn of Cadia and hero of the War expansion Winter Assault *[[Battle for Cadia417th Cadian]]. The Cadian people are naturally tall, fair-skinned, with blonde hair and blue or purple eyes."Hellbringers"
==Society==Cadia's was settled sometime in the early [[PDFM32|planetary defense forces32nd millennium]] by [[Human]] are known as the Interior Guards, from which is drawn who quickly became the actual Imperial Guard dominant species. The Cadian Shock Troopers regimentspeople are naturally tall, fair-skinned, with blonde hair and blue or purple eyes.
As Cadia is the Imperium's bastion against the Chaos forces who raid directly from the Eye, it is one of the most militarized and fortified of Imperial planets. Massive Kasrs dot the landscape. All citizens of the planet must serve at least a four year term in the military, and the amount of military presence has lead to the population becoming focused on weapons production. 71.75% of the population is under arms <sup>1</sup>.
Although heavily militarized, Cadia is largely self-sufficient, and exports huge amounts of weapons to its neighboring planets, while importing very little. Many other worlds use Cadian materials to equip their own regiments, including the [[Brimlock Dragoons]].
==Society==
Cadian society is more martial than civilian, mostly due to the disproportionate ratio of soldiers to citizens in its population. Most Cadian children learn to field-strip a [[lasgun]] by the age of ten years, and many young Cadians serve in youth armies as [[Whiteshields]]. Cadian society is so martial, in fact, that camouflage patterns have made their way into everyday fashion.
===Reading of the Names===
Being an embattled world, Cadia suffers constant casualties in the defense of Cadia and the Imperium. Cemetery space on the planet is at a premium so the local priests routinely check the tombstones of the honored dead for legibility. When a section of the cemetery is deemed illegible those graves are exhumed and the bones are added to a communal pit. The theory is that once the names are illegible, the honors are forgotten.<sup>3</sup>
===Cities===
After the first [[Chaos]] invasion, soon after the planet was settled, Cadian cities changed from a plan of broad avenues to one where the streets of its cities arranged in zig-zag patterns meant to make any intruding enemies fight for every block.
At the heart of each Cadian city is a fortress called a ''Kasr'' in the local dialect. The largest Kasr in [[241.M41|M41]] was Kasr Derth.
===Economy===
Although heavily militarized, Cadia is largely self-sufficient, and exports huge amounts of weapons to its neighboring planets, while importing very little. Many other worlds use Cadian materials to equip their own regiments, including the [[Brimlock Dragoons]].
==State after the Thirteenth Black Crusade==
During the worldwide campaign of [[Abaddon the Despoiler]]'s Thirteenth Black Crusade, the forces of Chaos managed to establish a major foothold on Cadia, though they lost the battle in space. The result of this is that most of Cadia is now under control of Chaos forces, although they have no way of being reinforced, while the Imperium can bring reinforcements from anywhere in the Imperium. Because of this, Chaos forces are slowly losing ground with every passing day, as they lose forces and the Imperium gains more and more troops.
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