"That was the strange thing, though. Istvaan was the only rebellious planet. Once compliance was effected on a planet, they generally quite swiftly saw the point of the Imperium, and were happy to be a part of it. It wasn't until after Horus raised his banner of treachery that things began to come apart. Knowing him, though, he planted the seeds of rebellion far before the final act of betrayal."

He nods at her words about solving the problem. "I don't understand why he didn't ask the Emperor for whatever changes in policy he wanted. He certainly had the capacity, and as Warmaster he easily had all the political power necessary to do so. THe senselessness of it all is what wounded me the most, I think. I have no idea why he decided to truck with these things from beyond. They are anathema to humanity." He is a bit more pale than usual as he speaks about this. The emotional wounds of such a betrayal have never really healed, only scarred over and been replaced by rage and vengeance.