Warhammer 40k - Horus Heresy Short Story - The Sigillite by Chris Wraight

THE STORY
The galaxy is divided, but while his armies prepare for battle the Emperor himself remains curiously absent. In his place stands Malcador - legendary Sigillite, First Lord of Terra and regent to the throne - now arguably the single most powerful man in the Imperium. Army officer Khalid Hassan reports back to the Palace after a disastrous secret mission into the wastelands of Gyptus, but soon learns an awful truth about the destiny of mankind. Where do Malcador's true loyalties lie?

Written by Chris Wraight.

The galaxy is divided, but while his armies prepare for battle the Emperor himself remains curiously absent. In his place stands Malcador...

READ IT BECAUSE
It sheds new light on the mysterious Malcador, the Emperor's right hand and the shadowy figure behind many of the events of the Horus Heresy. Who is he, and what does he really want? We can't promise you'll find out for sure, but there are definite hints.