Obscurus Rift: Novus Konorvilla

Novus Konorvilla rests in the barren, unforgiving expanse of the Wastelands, a place where jagged cliffs of iron-rich rock break the monotony of endless desert. Before the Ultramarines arrived, it was little more than a haphazard sprawl of scavenger huts, metal forges, and the crude lives of a people scraping by amidst rust and dust. Home to some 10,000 scavvies, it was a settlement born of necessity, where smoke choked the skies and the clang of hammer on metal echoed day and night. A place of survival, not of order.

Yet, with the arrival of the Ultramarines, Novus Konorvilla underwent a transformation—a metamorphosis driven by the iron will and disciplined efficiency of the Emperor's sons. The city today is a vision of Imperial design, its chaotic streets reshaped into a structured grid that reflects the Ultramarines’ devotion to precision. Roads have been widened, their dirt and rubble replaced with smooth stone paving. Orderly districts now segment the once-chaotic sprawl, each with a distinct purpose to ensure the city's optimal function. The city may still carry the scars of its humble beginnings, but now it gleams with the promise of the Imperial Truth.

Landmarks of Novus Konorvilla

• The Praetorium Imperialis: At the heart of the city rises the Praetorium Imperialis, a structure of clean lines and imposing stature. Its towering spires and columns reflect the ideals of the Ultramarines: strength, wisdom, and unyielding duty. From its marble halls, Governor Jellome Takhias oversees the city's governance, his authority tempered by the presence of Captain Etrusca, the Ultramarines' Overseer. The Praetorium is a symbol of hope and strength, a reminder that Novus Konorvilla now stands within the Emperor’s grace.

• The Courthouse: Adjacent to the Praetorium lies the Courthouse, a bastion of Imperial justice and order. It is here that the newly appointed Juris Primus, Mehiron Olakar, presides over matters of law, ensuring that every citizen, from scavenger to scholar, is treated with fairness. Its angular architecture, devoid of ornamentation, reflects the unflinching clarity of justice under the Imperial Truth.

• The Sick Houses: Once filthy hovels where disease festered unchecked, the sick houses have been renovated into functional, sterile facilities. Overseen by medicae personnel and volunteers, they provide care for the city's burgeoning population, particularly the refugees flooding in from the Wastelands.

• The Entertainment District: Even amidst the structure and discipline of Ultramarines influence, the importance of controlled recreation is not forgotten. The entertainment district has been carefully designed to foster loyalty and morale among the citizens. Amphitheaters, performance halls, and forums for public gatherings encourage cultural expression, though anything contravening the Imperial Truth is swiftly purged.

• The Scavvy Slums: On the outskirts of the city lie the remnants of its old scavenger quarters, once a chaotic labyrinth of shanties and rusting scrap. Now, under the Ultramarines' watchful eye, these slums are being systematically dismantled and rebuilt into hab blocks. The process is slow, but the vision is clear: to replace squalor with efficiency, to elevate the former scavvies into productive Imperial citizens. The lingering sounds of construction and the sight of scaffolding serve as a constant reminder of the Ultramarines' efforts to bring civilization to even the darkest corners of humanity.

• The Watchtowers: Dotted along the city's perimeter are tall, robust watchtowers, their reinforced iron frames bristling with weaponry. Built from the metals that once sustained the scavenger economy, these towers now serve as sentinels, their purpose to defend the city from the dangers of the Wastelands and beyond. From these vantage points, the wasteland stretches endlessly, a stark reminder of the challenges Novus Konorvilla has overcome—and the dangers that still lurk.

A City in Transition

Walking through Novus Konorvilla, one cannot help but notice the stark contrast between its old and new selves. In some districts, the air still carries the acrid tang of molten metal from the forges that have long been the lifeblood of the settlement. Blacksmiths, machinists, and laborers work tirelessly, their trades given new purpose under the Ultramarines’ guidance. Elsewhere, the new hab blocks rise like monoliths, their clean lines and uniformity a testament to the Imperial way.

The citizens, too, are a people in transition. The older generation, the scavvies who remember the city’s chaotic past, walk the streets with a mixture of awe and trepidation. They still cling to their old ways, their superstitions and customs, though they know these are destined to fade. The younger generation, however, is already beginning to embrace the Imperial Truth, their minds shaped by the city's new schools and their eyes fixed on the promise of a better future.

The city hums with activity, a mix of industry, governance, and reconstruction. Refugees stream in from the Wastelands, swelling the population beyond its original 10,000. The influx of people has brought challenges—food shortages, overcrowding, and cultural friction—but it has also brought opportunity. Every new citizen is a potential laborer, a soldier, a servant of the Emperor.

Voices of Novus Konorvilla

To the human citizen working alongside the Ultramarines, Novus Konorvilla is a city of hope, of rebirth. “This is what the Emperor’s vision looks like,” they might say, pointing to the Praetorium. “From chaos comes order, from survival comes purpose.” To them, the city’s transformation is a miracle, proof that even in the bleakest corners of the galaxy, the Emperor’s light can shine.

To the Ultramarines, Novus Konorvilla is a project of duty fulfilled. It is not yet perfect—perfection is a lofty goal—but it is on the path. They look upon the watchtowers and the bustling streets with pride, knowing they have taken a settlement of scavengers and turned it into a beacon of Imperial compliance. For them, Novus Konorvilla is more than a city. It is a testament to the strength of discipline, order, and the Imperial Truth.

In the words of Captain Etrusca: “Novus Konorvilla is a city reborn. And through its rebirth, it shall stand as a monument to the Emperor’s will.”

"Jellome Takhias - YOUR CHOICE, OUR FUTURE!"

Novus Konorvilla has spoken! In a landslide vote, Jellome Takhias has been elected to lead us into an era of progress and unity. Together, under his leadership and the guidance of the Ultramarines, we will forge a future worthy of the Emperor's light. Stand proud, Novus Konorvilla — we are the Imperium!" 

"In these trying times, it is our duty as loyal subjects of the Emperor to ensure that no one under His light goes hungry. Together, we shall build fields of bounty where once there was desolation, and from our collective hands, the seeds of prosperity will take root. The strength of Novus Konorvilla lies in its people, and your resilience shall forge our path to stability and success. The Imperium provides for those who provide for it — rise to the challenge, my fellow citizens!"

Signed by Governor Jellome Takhias
Ratified and Endorsed by Captain Etrusca, Overseer of Novus Konorvilla, 4th Company Ultramarines

"The Emperor’s Truth is not a burden, but a light that guides us all to greatness. As your Governor, I recognize the challenges of abandoning practices long held, but this is the price of unity, safety, and progress. In the Imperium, all humanity serves together as one, unshackled from the superstition and division of the past. Look not to false idols or hollow traditions for strength—look to the Emperor, who needs no symbols or temples to grant us His wisdom.

"Let Novus Konorvilla become a beacon of compliance and a shining example of the Emperor’s will. Our city’s future is bright, but only if we embrace the Imperial Truth and march forward as one people. The Emperor protects, and through compliance, we protect ourselves."

Signed by Governor Jellome Takhias
Ratified and Endorsed by Captain Etrusca, Overseer of Novus Konorvilla, 4th Company Ultramarines

Timeline of Novus Konorvilla

Founding of Konorville (later Novus Konorvilla)

The city begins as a small mining outpost in the Wastelands, established by scavenger clans seeking to extract metals from the region’s abundant iron-rich cliffs. Early settlers rely on primitive tools and techniques, living harsh, unforgiving lives. 

Development of Metalworking

The settlement evolves into a small metalworking town as locals refine their skills and forge more advanced tools and weapons. Known colloquially as “Konorville,” the town becomes a trading hub for the surrounding wasteland tribes, though it remains chaotic and lawless. 

Rise of Scavenger Clans

Over time, scavenger clans consolidate power within Konorville. The population reaches roughly 10,000, but the settlement is marred by factional infighting, crude superstitions, and a lack of central governance. Life revolves around metalworking, trading scrap, and scavenging. 

Ultramarines Expedition to Konorville

As part of the Great Crusade, Ultramarines forces arrive in the Wastelands. Led by Captain Etrusca of the 4th Company, they identify Konorville as a potential stronghold due to its strategic location and abundant resources. Initial contact with the scavvies is tense but non-violent. 

Exploration of the Region

The Ultramarines begin surveying the surrounding Wastelands, scouting for other settlements and potential threats. During their exploration, they encounter the fractured remains of rival scavenger tribes and remnants of xenos incursions. The Ultramarines establish outposts and begin exerting influence over the area. 

Transformation into Novus Konorvilla

The Ultramarines formally take control of the settlement, renaming it Novus Konorvilla in honor of Konor, the legendary hero of Ultramar. Captain Etrusca is appointed as Overseer, tasked with transforming the chaotic scavenger town into a civilized Imperial city. 

Arrival of Fellow Astartes

As alliances expand within the Imperium, detachments from the Salamanders, Blood Angels, and Alpha Legion arrive in the region to assist in pacification efforts and reinforce the Ultramarines' efforts. Novus Konorvilla becomes a key logistical hub for the expanding Imperial presence in the Wastelands. 

Refugee Influx

Refugees begin flocking to Novus Konorvilla, fleeing the devastation and lawlessness in the wider Wastelands. The population swells beyond its original 10,000, leading to overcrowding and food shortages. In response, the Ultramarines enact reforms to establish hab blocks, sick houses, and agrarian development projects. 

Contact with the Peasant King

News of the enigmatic Peasant King, a charismatic figure leading scattered wasteland tribes, reaches Novus Konorvilla. His emissary visits the city, seeking diplomacy. While the emissary's motives are unclear, he brings troubling tales of chaos and unrest beyond the Ultramarines’ current reach. The Ultramarines remain wary of this figure, suspecting heretical influences. 

The First Election

At the insistence of the Ultramarines, a civilian government is established. The position of Governor is created, with Jellome Takhias winning the city’s first democratic election by a landslide. Takhias also assumes the role of Juris Primus to oversee the city’s justice system until a dedicated magistrate can be appointed. 

Stability and Imperial Compliance

With order restored, Governor Takhias issues a series of edicts to strengthen Imperial control. The city begins a two-year transition to full Imperial Compliance, with schooling and cultural reforms targeting the younger generation. Old scavenger customs and superstitions are outlawed, though some citizens cling to them in secret. 

Growing Tensions Among the Astartes

As the city stabilizes, cracks begin to show within the Astartes stationed in Novus Konorvilla. The Alpha Legion’s cryptic nature and clandestine operations create friction with the Ultramarines' disciplined approach. Meanwhile, signs of erratic behavior begin to surface among the Blood Angels, hinting at darker forces at work. 

The Blood Angels Fall to Madness

The timeline concludes on the cusp of disaster. The Blood Angels’ behavior grows increasingly unstable, their noble demeanor replaced by aggression and paranoia. Whispers of madness spreading among their ranks bring unease to both the citizens and the other Astartes. The once-stable city of Novus Konorvilla teeters on the edge of chaos, as the shadow of heresy threatens to engulf the Wastelands once more. 

Night of Blood

As the Ultramarine strike force nears the outskirts of Novus Konorvilla, a somber silence descends upon the column. They had heard the frantic, broken distress calls over the vox channels—words twisted with static, carried on the winds of desperation. But now, the truth of what has transpired unfolds before them, raw and unfiltered.

The once-thriving enclave, a beacon of hope in the war-torn lands, is a smoldering ruin. Smoke rises in thick, acrid plumes from gutted buildings, darkening the sky and casting an ominous shadow over the streets below. The vibrant, bustling city they had helped build is gone, replaced by scenes of devastation. The sight weighs heavily on the Ultramarines; these were not just civilians, but people they had sworn to protect.

Tactical Squad Pectus, marching in formation, falters as they pass by a collapsed hab-block. The skeletal remains of the structure jut out like broken bones, and the shattered windows reflect the flames that still burn within. A single child’s toy, charred and abandoned, lies in the rubble, a silent testament to the lives lost. Ancient Trifanum, the Contemptor Dreadnought, halts his towering frame and scans the area, his machine spirit processing the scale of the destruction with methodical detachment. Honoured Regillus moves slowly, the rhythmic thrum of his power systems a mournful dirge for the fallen.

As they press further into the city, the devastation only deepens. Bodies, both civilian and military, lie scattered in the streets, their blood soaking into the cracked pavement. Signs of battle are everywhere—walls pocked with bolter fire, craters from frag grenades, and the telltale scorch marks of energy weapons. Yet, amidst this chaos, the blue and green armored forms of Ultramarines and Salamanders can be seen, securing key points and escorting survivors to safer areas.

The strike force eventually reaches the Civic Centre, a sturdy bastion amidst the wreckage. The once-proud building, adorned with banners of the XIII Legion, now bears the scars of conflict, but it still stands, a rallying point for those who refuse to yield.

Inside, Delegatus Latulae stands at the center of a war table, his expression grim. Around him, the command structure of the Ultramarines is gathered, including Company Armistos Etrusca, his face a mask of disciplined stoicism, though his eyes reveal the turmoil within.

The table is cluttered with maps and dataslates, reports coming in from across the city. Latulae, his voice steady despite the weight of the situation, begins to speak.

“Theoretical,” he intones, “Novus Konorvilla is fractured. The Blood Angels have succumbed to the Red Thirst, unleashing chaos within our very walls. The Alpha Legion, ever the opportunists, have sown discord, forcing us to split our forces to contain the damage. Our allies, the Salamanders, have managed to hold the eastern sectors, but the western side is lost.”

Aquilonius listens intently, his mind racing. The warp surge he encountered earlier now seems like a harbinger of the events that have unfolded. Was this all connected? Did the Word Bearers and the Sons of Horus know that this would happen?

Latulae continues, “Practical: We must consolidate our position in the eastern sectors. We cannot afford to spread our forces any thinner, not while the city is on the brink of collapse. Codicier Aquilonius, your mission to investigate the warp anomalies has yielded critical intel, but we need you here now. The enemy has already struck a blow; we must ensure they do not finish what they started.”

Aquilonius nods, understanding the gravity of the situation. His pursuit of knowledge, his drive to uncover the truth behind the anomalies, must be set aside for now. The immediate threat to Novus Konorvilla is too great to ignore.

Veteran Sergeant Janus Karron steps forward, his scarred face set in a hard line. “Delegatus, the western hab-blocks are crawling with feral Blood Angels and insurgents. We need to root them out before they destabilize the entire region.”

Latulae meets Karron’s gaze, his resolve clear. “Agreed. We will lead a strike force to reclaim the western sector. Codicier, your abilities will be invaluable in countering any further warp-induced madness. We must bring order back to this city, no matter the cost.”

The room falls into a tense silence as the gathered Ultramarines absorb the orders. Latulae’s gaze sweeps over his commanders, lingering on each of them. “Make no mistake, brothers, this is our city. We have bled for it, fought for it, and we will not let it fall.”

With a final nod, Latulae dismisses the council. The Ultramarines begin to prepare for their next battle, knowing that the fate of Novus Konorvilla—and perhaps the entire region—rests on their shoulders.

As Aquilonius departs, he feels the weight of his earlier decisions pressing down on him. The choices he made, the paths he followed, they have all led to this moment. And now, as the fires of rebellion threaten to consume everything they have built, he knows that the next steps they take will determine the future of Novus Konorvilla, and whether it will stand as a beacon of hope—or be consumed by the darkness that has crept into its heart.

IMPERIAL DOSSIER: INCIDENT REPORT
Segmentum Tempestus – Oligoterron Rex – Sub-Sector Obscurus
Filed Under: Novus Konorvilla Governance Archive
Clearance: Sigillus Primus

REPORT TITLE:
“Night of Blood” – Incident Summary and Record

PREPARED BY:
Delegatus Gallian Latulae, XIII Legion, XVII Oligoterron Compliance Force

DATE OF ENTRY:
085.M31

OVERVIEW:
On the 071st night-cycle of the 37th rotation since planetary standardisation commenced within the Novus Konorvilla territorial governance zone, a sudden and catastrophic breakdown in operational and civil order occurred within the western and central districts of the city. This incident has since been referred to by surviving witnesses and field reports as the “Night of Blood.” The following entry outlines the confirmed events, formations involved, and resulting conditions.

EVENT SEQUENCE (CONFIRMED):

001. Onset:
At approximately 02:12 local standard time, multiple simultaneous vox-outages were reported across the western Hab blocks. These were accompanied by unauthorised weapons discharges and seismic anomalies inconsistent with standard munitions use.

002. Escalation:
By 02:17, emergency alert beacons were triggered by elements of the Novus Konorvilla First Battalion (local PDF levy). Reports describe Astartes warriors—visually identified as members of the IX Legion (Blood Angels)—engaged in indiscriminate violence against civilian populations and auxiliary personnel. Witnesses confirmed these individuals were marked by non-regulation behaviour, vocalisation patterns, and heightened aggression.

003. Citywide Spread:
By 02:30, uncontained violence had spread to civic sectors Gamma, Delta, and parts of Epsilon. Multiple fires were reported, particularly within the Old Manufactorum district and Slagworker Basin. Initial containment attempts by Ultramarine patrol squads were unsuccessful due to insufficient force presence in affected areas.

004. Astartes Response:
Delegatus Latulae declared an internal containment protocol at 02:41, deploying available XIII Legion Veteran forces and Tactical Squad Harkion. Salamanders Cohort IV-5 under Centurion Vartok joined the suppression effort from the southern gate bastion. Armed resistance from the Blood Angels contingent continued for approximately three hours.

005. Auxiliary Influence:
At approximately 03:55, hostile activity escalated further due to the emergence of concealed Alpha Legion operatives and suspected cult elements within the city. Tactical records indicate subversive elements used the chaos to initiate riots and subvert defence coordination. Multiple acts of sabotage and data corruption were logged within the Vox-spire control nexus.

006. Cease of Hostilities:
By 06:03 local time, coordinated suppression efforts by Ultramarines and Salamanders restored partial control of the eastern districts. Remaining hostile elements of the Blood Angels had either withdrawn, been incapacitated, or ceased resistance.

CASUALTY REPORT (EST.):

• Civilian Fatalities: 3,290 confirmed dead; additional 1,100+ presumed unrecoverable
  
  

• Ultramarines Losses: 17 confirmed dead, including five missing in action (now classified as Priority-Red: Unresolved)
  
  

• Blood Angels Status: 12 confirmed dead, five unaccounted for, remainder isolated under containment conditions pending review
  
  

• Salamanders Losses: 4 dead, 9 wounded
  
  

• City Militia (NK First Battalion): 112 dead, 87 wounded
  
  

INFRASTRUCTURAL DAMAGE:

• Civic Sector Delta: 70% structurally compromised
  
  

• West Vox-Spire: Destroyed
  
  

• Central Courthouse: Minor damage sustained
  
  

• Manufactorum Lines 3–7: Decommissioned due to fire and sabotage
  
  

• Sanitorium Gamma: Destroyed
  
  

• Multiple civic data archives lost during backup corruption
  
  

CONTAINMENT OUTCOME:
By 09:40 local time, Novus Konorvilla was divided into administratively secure Eastern and Southern districts, held jointly by Ultramarines and Salamanders personnel. All IX Legion personnel placed under restricted movement orders. Curfew protocols initiated.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Investigation into the cause of Blood Angels instability is ongoing.
  
  

• Five Astartes from each of the XIII and IX Legions remain unaccounted for. Further surveillance and reconnaissance ordered.
  
  

• Evidence of coordinated subversive activity by Alpha Legion operatives and cultists associated with the so-called “Serpent Lodge.”
  
  

• Civilian governance apparatus placed under emergency restructuring.
  
  

CLOSING REMARK:
This report is intended for archival storage and situational review under strict Sigillus Primus authority. Supplementary analysis and witness depositions available on cross-file REF: NB-085/1-A through NB-085/1-E.

For the Imperium and Compliance.

Filed and Sealed,
Gallian Latulae
Delegatus of the XIII Legion, Acting Executor of Imperial Order – Novus Konorvilla