What would have happened if the Horus Heresy never happened?

If the Horus Heresy had never happened, humanity would have dominated. Instead of a future full of war, the galaxy would have seen aliens exterminated and a relative utopia of galactic flourishing for mankind.

What if the Horus Heresy was reversed?

Sanguinius would be Warmaster. If there was someone who was as charismatic and gifted as Horus, it would be him. And if he was wounded like Horus and confronted by the four Chaos gods, I could see him being convinced of his own divinity.

Could Horus Heresy be prevented?

Yes, very preventable. The Horus Heresy is such a large tragedy, because everything that had a chance to prevent it, tried, and failed. The Emperor failed his people, many times, and a lot of his choices directly started the Horus Heresy.

Are Alpha Legion traitors?

Ostensibly, the Alpha Legion are traitors – they assisted Horus in the Dropsite Massacre, did his bidding in the shadow wars of the Heresy and sieged Terra with him.

Is the Horus Heresy a tragedy?

The Horus Heresy was the greatest tragedy of Warhammer 40,000. And the writers at Black Library want the readers to feel as much heartache as the characters do.

Why did Alpharius join Horus?

The Alpha Legion decided to join Horus’ rebellion and made the decision that they believed the Emperor would have chosen, to sacrifice humanity for the ultimate eradication of Chaos from the universe.

What is Hydra Dominatus?

“Hydra Dominatus!” or “For the Emperor!” (Believed to be used as a mockery; but may actually indicate the Legion’s true loyalty.)

Who won the Horus Heresy?

Lorgar won the Heresy because he had a greater lasting influence on the Imperium and galaxy than any other individual. He was the first corrupted Primarch, and without him there would have been no Davin. He’s easily responsible for the fall of Horus, and the spread of Chaos worship through the lodges initially.