Archived: Order of the Hydra

The Order of the Hydra, also known as Cattegirn's Hellions, are a Renegade warband of |Chaos Marines that broke away from their parent Legion, the Knights Azure, and who are led by the infamous Slaaneshi Champion of Chaos Cattegirn. Cattegirn, a son of Carlion, decided to go off on his own to form his own warband of Heretic Astartes.In battle these warriors stride into combat wielding lithe swords that sing songs of death with every swing. Their armour is scaled and adorned with images of Leviathans and Hydras, and quite often warped in unnatural ways if they have been "blessed" by their patron.

While little is known of most Chaos warbands, the Order of the Hydra specialises in creating and spreading chaos cults. Entire systems have gone into rebellion suddenly, with little warning, though the excesses of those rebelling often give away the handiwork of the Hydra. Despite this they are just as talented in warfare as their parent legion when it comes to battle, and often take an active role in Molos' Great Reavings.