Understanding the Death Guard #warhammer40000: A Brief Overview

The Death Guard are like the unstoppable force of nature, fueled by decay and pestilence after being swayed by the corruption of chaos. Led by their primarch Mortarion, they are virtually unstoppable in close combat, spreading contagion and turning thriving worlds into desolate wastelands of death and rot. They are feared throughout the galaxy for their relentless advance and willingness to unleash unimaginable horrors.🦠💀

Introduction 💥

The Death Guard, one of the original 20 Space Marine Legions, was created during the Great Crusade in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe, led by the formidable Primarch Mortarion. Their combat doctrine emphasized resilience, endurance, and the ability to endure hardship and wokeness, making them experts in chemical warfare.

The Great Crusade Era 🚀

Under Mortarion's leadership, the Death Guard rebelled against tyrannical overlords and conquered the planet Barbarus, bringing it under their control. The Legion served with distinction during the Great Crusade and became masters of biological warfare, reveling in spreading contagion and turning thriving worlds into desolate wastelands of death and rot.

Major Battles
- Battle of Istvan 3
- Siege of Terra
- Battle of Scall
- Scouring of the Anand Cluster
- Siege of Hydra Cordatus

The Horus Heresy 〽️

During the Horus Heresy, the Death Guard was swayed by the corruption of chaos, becoming dedicated followers of Nurgle, the chaos God of Decay and Pestilence. They embraced the gifts of their new Patron, becoming bloated and corrupted by disease and virtually unstoppable in close combat.

Post-Heresy Activities 🌌

In the millennia since the Horus Heresy, the Death Guard has continued to wage war against the Imperium, launching countless campaigns of conquest and subjugation in the name of Nurgle, spreading pestilence and suffering wherever they go.

Key Takeaways
- Death Guard, led by Mortarion, is one of the original 20 Space Marine Legions.
- Masters of biological warfare, they revel in spreading contagion and turning thriving worlds into desolate wastelands of death and rot.
- Dedicated followers of Nurgle, the chaos God of Decay and Pestilence, they continue to wage war against the Imperium.

I hope you've enjoyed this quick rundown of the Plague Marines, and leave a comment for grandfather Nurgle! 🔥