Malaz 1st Army

The Malaz 1st Army was the original army of the Malazan Empire. It had been established under the command of Dassem Ultor, a disciple of Hood, and cults had flourished among the troops, especially among the marines. Some of the companies of the army had been named after gods. Under the reign of Empress Laseen the army was disbanded and the cults crushed.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 6, US HC p.139/157 There was a column in Unta commemorating its soldiers.Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 13, US HC p.344
== History ==
The First Army participated in the conquest of Falar, the Wickan Wars,Deadhouse Gates, Chapter 10, US HC p.270 and the Siege of Y'Ghatan.The Bonehunters, Chapter 5, US SFBC p.199 At Y'Ghatan, the combined losses of the First and Ninth Armies had numbered between eight to ten thousand soldiers.
== Members ==
=== Command ===
* Dassem Ultor - First Sword of the Empire
=== Boar Company ===
* GeslerDeadhouse Gates, Chapter 6, US MMPB p.201
* Stormy
===Others===
* DuikerDeadhouse Gates, Chapter 13, US HC p.344
==Notes and references==
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Malaz 01 Army