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*[[Voldorius]]' Warband{{Fn|39}}
*The [[Unsung]]{{Fn|61b}}
*[[Whispering Serpents]]{{Fn|91}}
*[[Whispering Forge]]{{Fn|40a}}
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Despite their many heinous acts, at least some elements within the Alpha Legion still view themselves as loyal sons of the [[Emperor of Mankind|Emperor]]. These Alpha Legionaries, such as [[Occam]], see themselves as the most loyal sons for it is they that damn themselves to work from within traitor cells to purge both weak elements of the [[Imperium]] while dealing with serious [[Heresy|heretical]] threats. They see themselves as the "Emperor's test", challenging his servants to see if they are worthy to serve him.{{Fn|33b}} Rumours of these pretenders persist amongst the Alpha Legion in M41. Those "loyalist" warbands and cells that exist in the 41st millennium, such as the [[Penitent Sons]] and [[Unsung]], are largely seen by their fellow Legionaries as irredeemably deluded (but useful) fools who seek self-flagellation and pretend to be remorseful after performing actions any other warband would.{{Fn|76c}}
By [[M41]] the Alpha Legion had splintered into a wide array of divergent warbands and those warbands into cells, each following numerous unique and exceedingly divergent ideologies and tactical specializations of discord sowing, infiltration, and sabotage. Their warbands are largely distrustful of one another and rarely work in concert.{{Fn|76c}} They have established hidden strongholds across the galaxy, sometimes right under the [[Imperium]]'s nose. Such was the case with the facility known as the [[Hydra's Vault]] on [[Van Seles' World]].{{Fn|91}}
===Notable Engagements===
*{{Endn|89}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/h8ovonju/vulkan-hestan-forgefather-of-the-salamanders/ Warhammer Community: Vulkan He’stan: Forgefather of the Salamanders (posted 5/8/2025)] (last accessed 5/8/2025)
*{{Endn|90}}: [[Kill Team: Shadowhunt]], pg. 23
*{{Endn|91}}: [[Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron]] Lore book, pgs. 23
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