Cadia
General Info
Area/Region | Imperium of Man |
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Country | Fictional universe of Warhammer 40,000 |
Location Name | Cadia |
Alternate Name | Cadia |
Overview
Cadia's fortifications are second to none and have earned the planet a nickname: "Porta Cadiana". It is the last line of defense against the threat of the forces of chaos. The world endured a terrifying onslaught of many Black Crusades, led by the Champions of Chaos, most notably Abaddon the Destroyer, who demonstrated his unyielding power.
Cadia and her people hum a constant song of vigilance. The harsh landscape and constant state of war made the Cadians a tough and disciplined fighting force. Their indomitable spirit and exceptional tactics are famous throughout the galaxies. Despite Cadia's fall during the 13th Black Crusade, her living sons and daughters continue to serve as beacons of resistance to the forces of destruction.
History
Cadia's place in history was written in celestial stone when the Emperor of Mankind led the Great Crusade from the Holy Land, conquering civilizations in the name of unification and progress. Rich in strategic advantages and resources, the Cadian system was drawn into a flourishing ring of Imperial control. Over the millennia, this fortress world has cultivated a unique martial society. One of the strongest and most disciplined regiments in the Astra Militarum, the Cadian Shock Troops draw their heritage from a hardened civilian population. Every citizen living in the harsh environment of Cadia has been trained from a young age to serve and protect the empire; displaying unprecedented heroism and fortitude in the face of the terror of destruction.
In the dark history of the 41st millennium, Cadia played a central role in countless Black Crusades led by the Emperor's fallen son, Abaddon the Despoiler. Despite these relentless attacks, Cadia held the line for centuries until the Thirteenth Black Crusade. During this devastating conflict, the implacable fortress of Cadia finally succumbed to the onslaught of Chaos, altering the balance of the galaxy forever. Still, Cadia Stands in spirit, and the remnants of noble warriors carry the torch of their heritage across the cosmos, embodying the mantra "Even in death we still serve."
Background
Because of its location, Kadija is under constant siege, the planet's defenses are always on high alert, which fosters a strong and formidable military culture among its inhabitants. All those born in Cadia became warriors, trained from childhood to serve the emperor and the empire. Life in Cadia revolved around war, and every citizen knew that survival meant a relentless battle against chaos.
Cadia's military importance was further enhanced by Porta Cadiana, the center of the only stable and navigable route from the Eye of Terror. As such, the protection of Cadia was central to the Empire's military strategies and the containment of Chaos marauding forces.
Cadia's fate was sealed during the events of the 13th Black Crusade when, despite the valiant defense of the planet's inhabitants and the intervention of the Black Templars and Space Wolves, the Despoiler used the power of the Blackstone Fortress to smash it into asteroids. But Cadia's spirit remains intact among the surviving inhabitants, reminding the Emperor, "Cadia stands!"