Kovrin

## Kovrin Prime

Kovrin prior to its destruction via *Exterminatus*

**Kovrin Prime**, or just **Kovrin**, is currently a Dead World located in the Vagorn Sector of the Segmentum Ultima. Prior to the execution of an *Exterminatus* order on the world in 997.M41, Kovrin was a technologically advanced terrestrial planet classified as a Civilised World, providing a variety of humble industries in service of the Imperium, as well as Astra Militarum regiments. Of little strategic importance, the wars of the wider galaxy were brought to Kovrin only occasionally until a splinter fleet of Hive Fleet Kraken invaded and nearly conquered the world before an *Exterminatus* order was given that wiped out all remaining life on the planet.

However, it was the planet's internal strife that brought the most conflict to it during its history. The inhabitants of the two continents of the planet, the larger Rechlita and smaller Saproshia, were at frequent odds with each other. As a result, Kovrin's Planetary Defence Force became adept at fighting other humans, and Astra Militarum regiments raised on the world were known to particularly specialise in counter-insurgency.

Roughly half of Kovrin's population evacuated the planet prior to the *Exterminatus* order, largely thanks to the efforts of the local Adeptus Mechanicus sect. Most of the remaining population has scattered across a number of space stations in nearby systems, continuing to maintain a distinct identity. Kovrin itself remains devoid of life, as far as the Imperium is concerned.

## History

Kovrin was brought into the Imperium's fold in the 32nd Millennium, when an Adeptus Mechanicus Explorator Fleet dispatched from a nearby Forge World came upon it. At the time, the planet existed in a largely feudal state, with numerous petty kings across both continents. With the aid of the Adeptus Mechanicus and a small number of Imperial settlers, the world became industrialised by the beginning of the 33rd Millennium.

From 990.M36 to 017.M37, Kovrin was the target of an unsuccessful daemonic incursion. Through the combined strength of Kovrin's PDF, Adeptus Mechanicus, the Iron Hands Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes, and several Astra Militarum regiments, the forces of Chaos were driven off of Kovrin.

## Geography

Kovrin had two continents: Rechlita, the largest continent, and Saproshia. Rechlita was famous for its mountains, plateaus, valleys, and great rivers where most of the planet's major cities were located. There were large forests in the north of the continent, which was dominanted by tundras and taigas. Saproshia was less diverse, essentially being one large plateau and was far more agrarian. The difference in culture between the inhabitants of the two continents sparked several civil wars between the people of Kovrin.

After the destruction of its surface, Kovrin has maintained some of its notable features, such as its mountains and valleys, but completely lacks any kind of biomass or water.

## Society and Economy

Kovrin had a diverse economy, with a number of industries including agriculture, metalworking, manufacturing, logging, and medicine. While a drop in the bucket compared to the wider Imperium, many of these products still contributed to its operations.

The government of Kovrin was oligarchical, with a ruling noble class descending from the planet's past feudal rulers. Amongst the nobles, an individual was elected to serve as Planetary Governor for a lifetime term. Before Kovrin's destruction, it was ruled by Magistrate Mykal Nesvizh, who is presumed to have died fighting the Tyranids.

The people of Kovrin speak a unique dialect descended from some language of Old Terra. It was spoken among the nobility as well, alongside Low Gothic and High Gothic. The populace adheres to the Imperial Creed.

### Adeptus Mechanicus

The Adeptus Mechanics had a close relationship with the government and military of Kovrin. Ever since its discovery by an Explorator Fleet, the Mechanicum has held significant influence over Kovrin, and have generally been appreciated by its nobility and populace. Much of the planet's technological development can be attributed to the Mechanicum, and it tends to work closely with Korvin governmental and military forces, even after the fall of the planet itself. It is not uncommon to see small numbers of Tech-Priests and even Skitarii accompanying Korvin-raised Astra Militarum regiments.