The Anomaly
Several months ago, all contact with Aetheris abruptly ceased. Initial investigations by nearby Imperial forces revealed a disturbing sight: the hive city was completely deserted. There were no signs of violence or conflict—no bodies, no damage, and most alarmingly, no functioning servitors. The city's infrastructure was intact, but it was eerily silent. The massive energy signature that was detected just before the disappearance sparked immediate concern. This signature was not only incredibly intense but also appeared to be of unknown origin, with characteristics that defied standard Imperial knowledge.
The mysterious energy signature continues to emit from the city, though its source is undetectable. It appears to have left residual distortions in local and long-range communications. Vox transmissions, Astronomican signals, and even Webway pathways have been affected, leading to severe interference and occasional surges of psychic phenomena. The signature's influence is growing, attracting attention from various factions beyond the system.
Imperial investigators and explorers have been dispatched, but any attempts to enter the city have been met with failure. Many reports describe unsettling phenomena: reality itself seems to warp within the city's boundaries, with strange temporal and spatial distortions observed. Investigators have also reported glimpses of strange entities and shadowy figures within the city's deserted expanse.
The Imperium is in a state of high alert regarding Novaria Prime. The unexplained energy signature and the city’s sudden disappearance could signal an unprecedented threat to the Imperium. The warp distortions and the attention of various factions indicate that this event might be a precursor to a larger, more catastrophic event. The lack of clarity surrounding the situation has prompted the deployment of elite teams, including Inquisitors , Adeptus Astartes, and Tech Priests , to investigate further. There are fears that the city’s disappearance might be linked to an impending threat from beyond known reality or an ancient power being awakened. The investigation continues as the Imperium tries to unravel the truth behind Novaria Prime and its eerie silence.
Factions Involved
Pit Rats.: An Underhive Gang whose numbers and control grew greatly during a revolt within Tertium. In the disaray that followed the Anomaly, they have prospered and thrived, rounding up much of the civilian populace and forcing them into their fighting pits.
Forsaken Sons: A Warband of the Black Legion who sought to seize the power responsible for the Anomaly. This ambition was short lived as the power responsible anihalted their leader. The chaos champion known as Vakhtor seized power and extracted his forces from Aetheris. Now his eyes turn towards Novaria Prime as he plots how to restore the strength of the Forsaken Sons.
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