Dalthast

## Dalthast Prime

Departmento Cartographicae pict-file of Dalthast Prime, as seen in orbit.

**Dalthast Prime**, an Imperial civilized world, lies deep within the Nephilim Sector of the Ultima Segmentum. Located within an area of space known as No Man's Land, despite millennia of xenos raids by Necrons, Tyranid Hive Fleets and Ork WAAAGH!'s, Dalthast developed into one of the most important trade hubs in the sector. As such, protection of the trade routes, and Dalthast itself was of paramount importance. Eventually the defenses of the planet extended beyond to not only the planet but of the entire solar system itself. Because of this, Dalthast's defensive capabilities became legendary across the Imperium due thanks to the capable defensive siege Regiment, The Deathsworn. also located in the same solar system a rather large detachment of Deathwatch stand vigilant at Watch Station Anvil.

## Early History M18-M30

Earliest Dalthast records date back to late M18 chronicling the rise of the Dalthastic Empire through centuries of planet-wide civil war. Three centuries of brutal, destructive combat rendered Dalthast Prime completely covered in ruins, but firmly united under the firm hand of Luther Van der Sharpe, the first High Lord Commander of Dalthast.

### Rise of an Empire

Once Luther Van der Sharpe crushed the enemies of the Empire under his fist, he turned his attention to the stars. He gave orders to the greatest Dalthastic minds, "Give me the stars" and on those orders, the inhabitants of Dalthast Prime reached for the stars sending Colony ships through out the solar system. Of the 9 planets located in the system, 4 other Planets were deemed inhabitable in the name of the High Lord Commander. The four planets that were deemed uninhabitable had their colonies established on moons orbiting each planet.

### War Among the Stars

##### Inhabited Dalthast System Planets

1. Dalthast Prime- Central hub of the Dalthastic Empire, and known as a primary trade hub in the Sector.
2. Dalerme- A mineral rich, desolate planet, with mining colonies dotting the surface. The minerals mined on this planet are distributed almong the manufactorums in the solar system and along the Dalthast trade routes across the sector
3. Deneraca- Agri-world, the bread basket of the empire, the vast majority of foodstuffs for the empire originate from this planet
4. Dresetesule- Forge World, primary manufactorum for the Empire.
5. Dro- a heavily forested Civilized world, home to Watch Station Anvil

#### Uninhabited Dalthast System Planet

Uninhabited planets moon's are dotted with various research stations, Weapons Development Facilities, Defensive Network Fortifications and Breeding Units. Notable Stations are listed below

1. Decri- On the 3rd Moon of Decri Lies the heart of Dalthast;s Military Research and Development Sector
2. Depero- Depero's only moon is covered in its entirety by the Fortress Respite, Home to Dalthast's Military Command, and a central Cog in Dalthast's system-wide Defensive Network
3. Dopra- The Second Moon contains the majority of Dalthast's Research capabilities
4. Drio- Deathworld, home to the Dalthastic Navy, as well as an active Imperial Navy Yard

## The Great Crusade M30

During the 900's.M30, Forces led by the Primarch Robute Guilliman and his Ultramarines reached the shores of the Dalthastic Empire. Imperium Envoys were sent to Dalthast Prime to negotiate Dalthasts inclusion into the Emperor of Mans Imperium. Guilliman realized upon arrival the importance of this system as a sector trade hub and led the diplomacy and negotiations himself. Guaranteed at least a modicum of autonomy due to the distance of Dalthast from Terra, Corvin Sturg, the Reigning High Lord Commander deliberated amongst his senior advisors for 3 Terran days before accepting the Imperium's Proposals.

## Climate

Dalthast's climate is a mild temperate planet, with temperatures averaging between 7 to 32 degrees Celsius. Considered one of the most beautful planets in the sector, Dalthast has enjoyed a growing reputation as a tourism hot spot largely due to Dalthast's System wide defensive system, allowing visitors relative peace and relaxation.

## Watch Station Anvil

On the Northern tip of the planet Dro lies Watch Station Anvil,