Ultima Thule

Utlima Thule is a feral world in the Hyperborea system. Due to the unique circumstances of its inhabitants, it is Meagress ' largest recruiting ground for Imperial Guard soldiers.

Society
Since ancient times, Ultima Thule has been home to deadly giant humaoid creatures. These are believed to be the savage Xenos inhabitants of the planet.

Most humans on Ultima Thule are split into classes; the warriors, the merchants and the nobles. The nobles and merchants live inside immense walled citadels which provide protection from the giant creatures. The warriors, however, are born to nomadic tribes outside of the citadels and are often 'claimed' by one of the citadels or its noble families to act as its private defence force. These warriors live to fight the giants and enemies (sometimes rival citadels or families) of their chosen citadel, and in return are granted limited periods of safety inside the walls.

The warriors of Ultima Thule believe that if they show extreme prowess in battle, they will be taken to one of the three moons as a reward by the 'Angels from the Moon'. The 'Moon' is actually an orbiting Imperial Guard space station, and the 'Angels' are Imperial Guard soldiers and officials who enlist the most promising warriors.

There are currently upwwards of 10,000 citadels on the world, with thousands more in ruin due to the attacks of the giants.

A small amount of these citadels are known to the planet's inhabitants as the 'crystal citadels', and are home to populations consiting entirely of psykers. Most of these are low-level Psykers, however occasionally more powerful ones are born. These crystal citadels sell their services to the other citadels as battle wizards, intellectuals and sorcerers. Their inhabitants also believe that they will be taken to the moon if they succeed enough, however they believe they will be taken to the other moon.

The truth is in fact darker. The second moon of Ultima Thule is actually an orbiting Black Ship of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica, and any psykers deemed powerful enough are abducted into their fold.

Moons
Despite the citizens false belief that the orbiting ships are moons, Ultima Thule has one actual moon which is generally ignored and seen as insignificant. This moon is home to an Imperial Guard base, where the abducted warriors are trains and educated. There is also a small series of mines and Mechanicus research stations located near the Guard base, which all form a large Imperial sector.

Chaos Cults
A small group of neighbouring crystal citadels are home to servants of the chaos god Tzeentch, the lord of change and sorcery. This, however, remained unknown and harmless until they were recruited by Lord Akaroth the Bloodless's forces in the Meagress War.

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