"This is the end!"
– Zardu Layak, Master of the Unspeaking

Event Reinforcements! The former Death Guard Crysos Morturg, betrayed by his Legion at Isstvan III, reappears to exact revenge on the traitor forces. Meanwhile Zardu Layak, Master of the Unspeaking Chapter, rises through the ranks of the Word Bearers.

Rise to the challenge!

"Sometimes fate takes care of itself."
– Primarch Lorgar

New balance changes reflect the veil thinning in Calth, making the Word Bearers stronger! A few cards of the XVII Legion have been changed:

- Lorgar: Changed activated ability to '(1) Create a Dark Gift in your hand'
- New card 'Dark Gift': (1) Give Daemonhost to a friendly Astartes or Infantry troop
- Dark Blessing: Now gives +1/0 on top of Daemonhost
- Book of Lorgar: Gains an additional effect 'Create two lesser Daemons in your hand'
- Secret Devotion: Description becomes 'Put in play a random 2-cost Cultist for every enemy unit'
- Architect of Heresy: Description becomes 'Take control of an enemy Infantry or Astartes, or return another enemy troop to hand'

The Ruinous Powers are pleased!

"Oaths, brotherhood, loyalty... Lies!"
– Endryd Haar, Blackshield

The Orphans of War have arrived, fighting for your their own goals and pledging no alliance to either Horus nor the Emperor. Are you ready to lead your warband?

New Faction: Orphans of War
The Heresy's brutality and far reach across the galaxy left many Space Marines stranded without a Primarch, a Legion or a cause to believe in, outside of the grand schemes of Horus or the Emperor. These Orphans of War became the galaxy's boogeymen: some fought the Legions on their own terms; others ruled over petty kingdoms; others became nothing more than pirates.

New Event: 'Monsters and Martyrs'
Isstvan III and V are but ash and Horus has set his plan in motion. In the wake of his Heresy, both Loyalist and Traitors begin to find something new... Space Marines with no Legion, renegades, exiles and abandoned warriors who have formed warbands across the galaxy to fight for their own goals.

Three collectable Warlords lead the sail the stars in their own desperate missions:

● Atesh Tarsa: A survivor of Isstvan V and an apothecary who found a new home aboard the Iron Hands vessel Sisypheum. Cut off from his Legion, he now saves the lives of his new brothers in and out of combat.
● Endryd Haar: A former World Eater who never got the Butcher's Nails. He massacred both Loyalists and Traitors on his way to Terra pursuing a personal quest to kill Horus himself.
● Ulrach Branthan: Captain of the Sisypheum, one of the few vessels that escaped Isstvan V. Branthan didn't escape the Drop Site Massacre without being fatally wounded, and only being bound to an ancient artefact called The Iron Heart was keeping him alive afterwards.

How to Get Orphans of War Cards
You can collect the Orphans of War faction's cards in several ways:
● Each reward crate in the 'Monsters and Martyrs' event has at least 1 Orphans of War card.
● Orphans of War crates in the shop have at least 3 Orphans of War cards, 1 of them rare of better.
● A constructed deck in the shop, with Atesh Tarsa as warlord and an exclusive card back. Any duplicates you receive are converted into gems.
● Cards for sale with gems in the Daily Shop.
● VIP subscribers will find 1 guaranteed Orphans of War card in their Daily Mission crate during the duration of the 'Monsters and Martyrs' event.

The Orphans of War are now live. Lead your own warband!

"If you have any last words, speak now."
– Constantin Valdor, the Emperor's Spear

The Primarchs return! Several balance changes aim to bring some of the least popular primarchs back to the front lines:
- Horus: Increased Initiative to High
- Fulgrim: Increased Initiative to High
- Ferrus Manus: Increased Initiative to Medium
- Corax: Reckoning grants Stealth for one turn
- Emperor's Spear: Reduced cost of ability from 2 to 1.
- Valdor's Reckoning: Reduced cost from 16 to 15
- Perturabo's Whispers of Chaos: Reduce cost when any friendly troop dies during your turn (instead of only Iron Warriors)

Adapt and prevail!

"All we have is scorched earth and uncertainty."
– Atesh Tarsa

Watch the Orphans of War Card Reveals for the unfolding Battle of Calth expansion!

The Orphans of War are about to infiltrate the game. Mysterious transmissions have been found embedded in old vox frequencies, speaking of card reveals.... The Orphans of War are the third and final faction joining the Betrayal at Calth expansion. Watch some of the game's top content creators reveal Ultramarines cards, and start planning how will you play (or counter!) the warbands of the Astartes without a Legion.

Preliminary schedule:
- Tuesday 5th
19:00 UTC - Skypoint on Youtube (premiere about to start!)
https://youtu.be/itgm89I5_9s

- Wednesday 6th
15:00 UTC - Dornozmy on vk.com
https://vk.com/horusheresylegions

18:30 UTC - SkuffD on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGlUBK75-xlWVhepNo9cHQ

19:30 UTC - LCFR on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiazmi6Z2O9o3su_Vjb5tg

- Thursday 7th
13:00 UTC - Ciaphascain on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VOuf_knWylMhLQbEKtA4w

19:00 UTC - Constantine on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Q8fxsCayZF2xWVXB06AJg

Stay tuned- more reveals will be added soon!

Are you ready to join the muster at Calth?

"The chains are broken!"
– Endryd Haar

Faction reveal! What would drive you if you were cut off from your Legion? Introducing the Orphans of War, the third faction joining the Calth expansion!

Featuring heroes from the Shattered Legions and Blackshields, these independent Astartes warbands roam the stars fighting for their own goals. While lacking the resources and scale of a full Legion, these warbands can pose a significant threat with their varied weaponry and tactics, and their bitter desire to exact vengeance against those who caused their fallen state.

The Orphans of War are coming to the game this Friday, November 8th. Stay tuned for the upcoming card reveals!

"We shall be judged by results, not by intentions."
– Captain Ulrach Branthan

Keep your transmission channels open!

"I've shown you how it's done."
– Marius Gage

Marius Gage is available in a starter deck, featuring an amazing Ultramarines card back, only today!

We march for Macragge!

"For courage and honour!"
– Remus Ventanus

Remus Ventanus arrives to punish Word Bearers and Daemons alike. The Sons of Lorgar put forth the abominable Mutant Astartes, soulless and thirsting for blood.

This patch also brings the following fixes:
- Aeonid Thiel’s ability will now correctly create a Theoretical when targeting units with Shield.
- Ingenuus Squad can now target itself with its ability.
- Mantle of Ultramar played by Canis Vertex will no longer buff Titan Weapons.
- Several translation fixes.

"And they say I'm mad!"
– Konrad Curze, The Dark King

Spooky! The Night Lords have taken over the shop today, and they bring a treat: Konrad Curze's alternate art, The Dark King!

Don't miss this new chance to get him as part of a complete deck, with a scary collector's card back to help you dress up for the occasion!