Warhammer begins in 2026

Timing: 835.M30

The Terra Expedition progressed steadily, and the human race's influence gradually expanded across the entire galaxy. Neos and Huang Feng traveled together to the Frigid Starfield to welcome the return of Primarch Rogue Dorn, the Seventh Primarch, to Terra.

Dorne's homeworld, Inwitt, is a frozen, deadly fortress perpetually blanketed in blizzards. Here, the land is frozen solid, devoid of any bustling activity, only a dense array of colossal fortresses and endless trenches. For generations, the local inhabitants have garrisoned this harsh frontier, each a man of unwavering discipline and steely resolve.

Roger Dorn's personality was exactly like that of his home planet. He was upright, rigid, strictly disciplined, and orderly, lacking in tact and social skills. His only belief in life was to defend the front lines, never yielding an inch of ground, and never retreating.

During his long years of solitude, Dorn unified all the fragmented tribes of Inwitt, renovated and perfected the planet's defenses, and transformed this wild and desolate dead star into an impregnable frontier fortress. Even with countless invasions by alien armies, they could never breach Inwitt's defenses.

In addition, during his interstellar exploration, Dorn also found and repaired the Phalanx, a giant void fortress from the Dark Ages.

The Mountain Array, comparable in size to a small planet, is humanity's largest void warfare fortress. It boasts ample weaponry, extremely heavy armor, and a complete energy and maintenance system, making it capable of sustaining an entire legion for extended periods. It is the Imperial Fist's exclusive mobile megabase.

When Neos's supreme imperial will descended upon Inwit, Dorn sensed the primal power immediately. He neither tested nor resisted. As a soldier, loyalty to the orthodox order was his duty; as a defender, protection was his mission.

Amidst the swirling snow, Dorne, clad in frost-covered armor, stood ramrod straight, solemnly bowing and swearing an oath:

"I am Rog Dorn. Terra needs strong walls, so I build towering defenses; the Empire needs guards, so I defend its ancient lands."

Upon surrendering, Dorne presented Neos with the Mountain Array, which he had personally repaired, as a sign of his loyalty. According to the canonical storyline, Neos accepted this gift and later returned the Mountain Array to Dorne, designating it as the permanent mobile base of the Seventh Legion's Imperial Fists.

From this point on, the Imperial Fist of the Seventh Legion officially came under the control of Terra and was incorporated into the Great Expeditionary Operations.

Huang Feng also gifted Dorn a Golden Age exclusive battleship—the [Eternal Fortress]. This warship abandons all fancy armaments, maximizing its armor, self-healing, blast resistance, and defensive capabilities, focusing on tenacious defense. Complementing the Mountain Array, it allows the Imperial Fist to simultaneously possess both a top-tier void fortress and a main battleship force.

Neos then personally bestowed upon Dorne the eagle standard of the Seventh Legion—Immovable Rock.

This eagle banner grants the legion top-tier defensive abilities: warriors can quickly construct steel fortifications on the battlefield, significantly reducing damage from explosions, piercings, thermals, and psionic attacks, greatly enhancing the defense of all positions and fortresses. It also unlocks the exclusive passive skill "Still Guardian Barrier," where the slower a warrior moves, the higher their defense; when completely stationary, their overall defense doubles, truly making them an impenetrable wall from where they stand.

Dorne is rigid, inflexible, and speaks bluntly, lacking tact and easily clashing with other Primarchs. Huang Feng specially prepared two exclusive gifts for him to address his shortcomings.

The first item is the Bastion Chainsword. Its blade is thick and sturdy, with excellent armor-piercing, attacking, and parrying capabilities. It is perfectly suited to Dorne's defensive counter-attacking and steady fighting style, capable of withstanding the charge of behemoths and cutting through heavy armor and fortifications.

The second item is "A Record of Communication and Relationships Between Primarchs and Colleagues." This booklet records the personality traits and ways of getting along among all the Primarchs, helping the rigid Dorne learn to be flexible, both to defend the Empire's territory and to maintain brotherhood.

Wielding divine weapons, commanding massive warships and fortresses, bearing the legion's eagle banner, and having overcome his moral shortcomings, Dorn once again bowed solemnly, his oath resounding with power:

"By the grace of my mother, entrusted with the great responsibility of the Emperor. The fortress belongs to Terra, the defenses to the Empire. As long as I live, the front will never crumble; as long as I exist, the land will never be lost."

The wind and snow gradually stopped, and Witte returned to peace.

After resting, Dorn led the Imperial Fist Legion back to Terran with Neos and Huang Feng.

Several Primarchs had already returned to Terra, and Forgrim, Vulcan, Ruth, and others were waiting in the Imperial City Square. When they first saw their new brother, his demeanor was completely different; he lacked any flamboyant airs, only exuding a dignified and iron-blooded aura.

The perfectionist Forgrim smiled gently and said softly, "Your fortress is well-organized and sturdy, and your military discipline is strict. It is a level of composure that our legion lacks. With you here, the rear of the Great Expedition will be much more secure."

Dorn, unaccustomed to formalities, replied truthfully: "I only know how to hold my ground, do my duty, and fight alongside my brothers."

The kind-hearted Vulcan stepped forward and said in a gentle tone, "From now on, we're all brothers. There's no need to be constantly on edge. We'll fight side by side in battle, and we can relax and rest in our spare time."

Dorn nodded slightly, his attitude serious: "Military duties come first, rest second. I will do my job well and not hold the army back."

The brief exchange, devoid of unnecessary pleasantries, perfectly reflected Dorne's rigid and lawless nature. The Primarchs had also gotten to know their new brother's character, recognizing him as taciturn, loyal to his duty, and, though unsmiling, the most reliable and dependable.