Forgotten Legions

The Forgotten Legion, as the main infantry force of the Vengeful Despoilers, has access to a diverse array of weapons, vehicles, and equipment. Their inventory reflects both their former status as Imperial Guard soldiers and the corrupting influence of Chaos. Infantry Weapons and Equipment
Standard Infantry Weapons:  

• Lasguns (standard and corrupted variants)
• Autoguns
• Shotguns
• Laspistols and autopistols
• Combat knives and bayonets

Heavy Weapons:
• Heavy bolters
• Autocannons
• Missile launchers
• Plasma guns
• Flamers
• Meltaguns

Specialized Wargear:
• Chainswords
• Power swords and axes
• Explosive and Support Gear:
• Frag grenades
• Krak grenades
• Demo charges
• Vox units and corrupted communication devices
• Standard issue and chaos-enhanced flak armor

Vehicles Armored Personnel Carriers:  

• Chimera transports (corrupted variants with Chaos iconography)

Tanks and Mobile Armor:  

• Leman Russ Battle Tanks (corrupted and modified)
• Hellhounds (used for flamer support and close-range assaults)

  Daemon Engines:    

• Defilers (dreadnought-like walkers armed with close combat weapons and ranged firepower)
• Forgefiends (heavy daemon engines outfitted with energy-based and ballistic weaponry)
• Maulerfiends (melee-focused daemon engines used in shock assaults)

    Artillery and Support Units Field Artillery:  

• Basilisks
• Medusa siege guns
• Corrupted mortars

Daemonic Artillery:  

• Hellcannons Warp-blessed artillery capable of unleashing warpflame and corrupted shrapnel

Anti-Aircraft Units:  

• Hydra flak tanks (modified for Chaos service)
• Daemonic platforms for warp-based anti-aircraft attacks
• Super-Heavy Units
• Chaos Baneblades (corrupted Imperial super-heavy tanks)

Air Support

• Corrupted Valkyries (used for troop transport and aerial assaults)
• Hell Talons and Hell Blades (Chaos aircraft specializing in strike missions and air superiority)
• Daemonic and Support Units
• Chaos Spawn (used as shock units and terror weapons)
• Daemonic Beasts (warped creatures summoned by rituals and used in assaults)
• Warp-forged Shield Generators (corrupted relics deployed on the battlefield to provide warp-based protection)

Numbers of Key Equipment

Infantry Weapons:  

• Lasguns: 300,000+
• Autoguns: 150,000+
• Heavy bolters and autocannons: 5,000 each
• Missile launchers: 2,500

Vehicles:  

• Chimera transports: 4,000
• Leman Russ Battle Tanks: 1,200
• Predator tanks: 500
• Basilisks: 200
• Hellhounds: 150

Daemon Engines:  

• Defilers: 50
• Forgefiends: 30
• Maulerfiends: 25

Artillery and Super-Heavy Units:  

• Medusa siege guns: 75
• Hellcannons: 30
• Chaos Baneblades: 5

Air Support:   Corrupted Valkyries: 100 Hell Talons and Hell Blades: 40 combined This updated inventory showcases the strength and versatility of the Forgotten Legion, combining the firepower of corrupted Imperial vehicles and Chaos-specific war machines, creating a well-rounded and formidable force.

M41.885 - Formation of the Disillusioned Regiments
Several Imperial Guard regiments are stationed near the Eye of Terror in the Segmentum Obscurus, tasked with defending key worlds and maintaining order on the frontier. These regiments endure harsh conditions and suffer from dwindling supplies and infrequent reinforcements as the Imperium stretches its resources thin across numerous conflicts. Disillusionment grows among the ranks as soldiers begin to feel abandoned by the Imperium. This discontentment becomes fertile ground for Chaos agents, who quietly infiltrate the regiments and begin spreading doubt and rebellion.

M41.892 - Rise of General Darran Voss
General Darran Voss, a charismatic and influential officer within the Imperial Guard, secretly aligns himself with the Vengeful Despoilers. Seeing the growing discontent, Voss uses his influence to begin subtly manipulating the guardsmen under his command. Voss’s true allegiance to Chaos is unknown to his fellow officers. He spreads anti-Imperial rhetoric and stokes the flames of rebellion, promising his troops a better future away from the burdens of Imperial control.

M41.898 - The Seeds of Rebellion
The isolated regiments face a series of devastating Chaos incursions and xenos attacks. As casualties mount and supplies dwindle further, Voss seizes the opportunity to sow deeper unrest. He secretly meets with Chaos agents to plan a coordinated rebellion. Voss’s speeches and tactical maneuvers save his regiments on several occasions, earning him the trust of his men. Meanwhile, he quietly converts influential officers and soldiers to his cause, establishing a network of traitors within the ranks.

M41.900 - The Mutiny
During a major Chaos incursion, Voss orchestrates a mutiny. On his orders, his loyalists within the regiments turn their weapons on their commanding officers, seizing control of strongholds and supply depots. The regiments splinter, with many guardsmen choosing to side with Voss rather than face punishment or death for their disobedience. The mutiny spreads across the garrisons, and Imperial forces are caught off-guard, unable to contain the rebellion. M41.901 - Declaration of the Forgotten Legion Following the mutiny, Voss declares the formation of the Forgotten Legion, symbolizing their rejection of the Imperium and their belief that they have been abandoned. The newly formed traitor guard swear loyalty to Voss and the Chaos gods, embracing the promises of power and freedom offered by the Vengeful Despoilers. The Forgotten Legion officially joins the Vengeful Despoilers under the command of Chaos Lord Vaxxos the Deceiver. The legion’s soldiers begin their transformation, abandoning their former Imperial identity and adopting the symbols and colors of Chaos.

M42.120 - The War for Duros IV Begins
The Vengeful Despoilers launch a full-scale invasion of Duros IV, a strategic world in the Segmentum Obscurus. The Forgotten Legion is deployed as the main infantry force, spearheading the warband’s assaults on Imperial defenses. The legion’s soldiers, now fanatical in their loyalty to Chaos, use mass infantry tactics and artillery bombardments to overwhelm Imperial strongholds. Voss commands with ruthless efficiency, using his knowledge of Imperial tactics to gain the upper hand in early engagements.

M42.121 - Siege of Solace
The Forgotten Legion plays a crucial role in the Siege of Solace, a heavily fortified city and refuge for the planet’s defenders. The legion’s artillery and massed infantry assaults breach the city’s defenses after weeks of fighting. The fall of Solace marks a turning point in the campaign, as the Forgotten Legion’s victory secures a major foothold for the Vengeful Despoilers. General Voss uses the victory to further cement his authority, demonstrating the effectiveness of his leadership and the power of Chaos.

M42.122 - Expansion of The Broken Chain
The cultist forces known as The Broken Chain, led by Dark Apostle Varik Thorne, are merged with the Forgotten Legion during the Duros IV campaign. The cultists act as shock troops and sacrificial units, often deployed alongside the more disciplined traitor guardsmen. Voss and Thorne work closely to maintain order and devotion within the ranks. Thorne’s sermons and dark rituals strengthen the zeal of the cultists, while Voss ensures that discipline and military structure remain intact within the legion.

M41.123 - The Battle of Ashen Spire
The Forgotten Legion takes part in the Battle of Ashen Spire, a critical engagement where the Imperium’s forces attempt to retake strategic high ground overlooking key supply routes. Voss deploys the legion in coordinated waves, using artillery and mass infantry assaults to grind down Imperial defenses. Despite heavy losses, the Forgotten Legion holds its ground, securing the position and ensuring the Vengeful Despoilers retain control of the area. The victory further solidifies the legion’s reputation as a relentless and effective fighting force.

M42.126 - Current Campaign Status
The Forgotten Legion remains a central force in the ongoing campaign on Duros IV. With their numbers estimated at 500,000, they form the bulk of the Vengeful Despoilers’ infantry, supported by the daemon engines and Chaos Space Marines of the warband. Voss continues to lead with ruthless precision, while Thorne’s influence ensures that the soldiers of the Forgotten Legion remain dedicated to their dark cause. The combined military might of the traitor guardsmen and the fanatical fervor of The Broken Chain create a deadly force that has proven difficult for the Imperium to dislodge.

Summary
The timeline of the Forgotten Legion is marked by betrayal, transformation, and fanaticism. What began as a collection of loyal Imperial Guard regiments evolved into a powerful traitor force under the influence of General Darran Voss. The Forgotten Legion, now integrated into the Vengeful Despoilers, continues to wage war against the Imperium, its soldiers driven by a blend of bitterness, chaos-fueled zealotry, and dark ambition. Their fate on Duros IV will be decided in the brutal battles to come.

Loyalty to the Imperium (Before M41.900)

Initial Allegiance: The guardsmen who would become the Forgotten Legion originally belonged to various Imperial Guard regiments stationed in the Segmentum Obscurus, near the Eye of Terror. These regiments were raised from Imperial worlds such as Valerian Prime and other nearby systems, known for their disciplined and loyal soldiers.
Role and Duty: These regiments were tasked with defending strategic planets, fortresses, and industrial centers against Chaos incursions, xenos threats, and internal strife. The soldiers were fiercely loyal to the Imperium and the Emperor, viewing their duty as a sacred obligation to protect humanity and the Imperium’s holdings.
Loyal Leadership: During this time, their commanders, including General Darran Voss, were seen as exemplary officers, respected for their leadership, bravery, and strategic acumen. Voss was a decorated officer, known for his victories against xenos raids and Chaos cult uprisings. His troops viewed him as a model of Imperial loyalty and efficiency.

Rebellion and Conversion to Chaos (M41.900 Onwards)
Break from the Imperium: When Voss orchestrated the mutiny, the guardsmen under his influence turned against the Imperium. Voss’s promise of freedom and power through Chaos appealed to the disillusioned soldiers. Feeling abandoned and betrayed by the Imperium, they chose to follow Voss, who promised them a new path where they could wield real power and gain vengeance against their former masters. Embrace of Chaos: The soldiers of these regiments renounced their oaths to the Imperium and pledged their loyalty to the Chaos gods. Their identities were shed as they became part of the Forgotten Legion, a force reborn under the banner of Chaos and the Vengeful Despoilers. Influence of Dark Apostle Varik Thorne: The addition of Dark Apostle Varik Thorne to the warband played a significant role in solidifying the Forgotten Legion’s new loyalty. Thorne’s dark sermons and rituals converted many soldiers into fanatical devotees of Chaos, ensuring their allegiance remained unshakable. Thorne’s influence was crucial in merging the military discipline of the guardsmen with the religious fervor required by the chaos gods.