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In the vast universe of the Imperium, there existed a planet named Pulchra, renowned for its lush greenery and peaceful existence. A rarity in a universe plagued by unending war, Pulchra was a jewel of prosperity. However, beneath its serene surface, a dark seed of chaos was germinating, setting the stage for a tragic saga that would become a mere footnote in the Imperial Archives, a testament to the Imperium's desire to forget its failures and incomprehensions.
The Rise of Heresy
Unknown to the vigilant eyes of the Inquisition, a chaos cult had taken root within Pulchra's unsuspecting population. This cult, devoting itself to the dark gods, found refuge in the planet's dense forests, thriving and expanding under the patronage of their malevolent deities. Over time, their community grew significantly, mutating into beings far removed from their human origins, becoming a grotesque parody of humanity intertwined with animalistic traits. Locals dubbed these abominations 'furlings' or 'furries', underestimating the grave threat they posed as followers of the chaotic deity Slaanesh.
The Imperium's Response
As the situation escalated, the inhabitants of Pulchra, unprepared for military engagement due to centuries of peace, sought aid from the Imperium. The Black Templars, a chapter known for its fervent hatred of mutants and heretics, responded, vowing to cleanse Pulchra of its taint. Despite the Imperium's underestimation of the threat, a small strike force of Astartes was deployed, anticipating an easy victory over the mutants.
The Battle and Its Aftermath
The Templars' initial assault met with unexpected resistance. The furries, far from being the docile prey the Templars expected, launched a counterattack that caught the Astartes off guard. Despite their valor, the Templars were overwhelmed, their numbers decimated by the mutants' sheer force and the appearance of monstrous entities within their ranks. This catastrophic failure highlighted the Imperium's grave underestimation of the furry menace.
A New Threat Emerges
In the wake of the disaster, the Templars sought to regroup and reassess the threat. A second squad was dispatched, this time with the objective of capturing a mutant for interrogation, hoping to uncover the source of their corruption. The operation revealed the furries' once-human origin and their fall to Slaaneshi corruption, underscoring the depth of heresy that had taken root on Pulchra.
The Warp's Madness
Before the Imperium could muster a significant response, Pulchra underwent a catastrophic transformation. The planet's lush landscapes mutated into a twisted wilderness, a manifestation of the Warp's insanity. A reconnaissance mission to assess Pulchra's condition ended in horror, as the remaining Astartes encountered unimaginable abominations, barely escaping with their lives. The reality of Pulchra's fate became undeniable—it was a world lost to madness, beyond salvation or redemption.
The Final Verdict
Faced with the irreversible corruption of Pulchra, the Imperium made the grim decision to enact Exterminatus, eradicating the planet and its demonic infestation from existence. Pulchra's fall serves as a chilling reminder of the Imperium's vulnerability to the forces of chaos and the tragic fate that awaits worlds engulfed by heresy.
Pulchra's story is a sobering tale of paradise lost to the darkest forces of the universe, a cautionary tale about the ever-present shadow of corruption that can consume even the most idyllic of worlds. It is a narrative that underscores the Imperium's constant battle against chaos, a battle that spares no world, no matter how pure.
