The Vengeance Sons are a Chaos Space Marine warband that started out as loyal Imperial Marines and ended up tearing fourteen star systems apart. If you’re tracking Chaos warbands with a real fall-from-grace story, they’re worth knowing.
Who they are
They began as a loyalist force fighting for the Imperium during the early Obscuran Uprisings in late M34. After the Free Council of Hannedra II was destroyed, something shifted. They kept crushing the rebellion in the Emperor’s name, but they also looted and slaughtered without restraint.
From there they pushed into the neighbouring Laskaria system. By the time the Lords of Terra sent a response, the Sons of Vengeance and the Silver Guards had already splintered into dozens of warbands, turning fourteen star systems into a bloody free-for-all as they fought each other for dominance.
What they look like
Their armour is dark blue with red stippling, a red helmet, and silver trim. Their Chaos dedication is listed as unknown, and their current strength isn’t recorded either.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Colours | Dark blue and red stippling, red helmet, silver trim |
| Chaos dedication | Unknown |
| Strength | Unknown |
| Last known location | Cadia, during the 13th Black Crusade |
Known members
Daedus Varagrassian is the one named member on record, described as an accursed thief of the Nightful Tome’s secrets. That’s about all the detail that’s been published on him.
Where they fit in the wider lore
The Sons of Vengeance show up in Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition), where their fall and the Obscuran Uprisings are covered, and in the 8th Edition codex for Varagrassian. Their last recorded appearance is at Cadia during the 13th Black Crusade.
Don’t confuse them with the Avenging Sons, a loyalist Ultramarines successor Chapter. Similar name, completely different faction.
Key facts
- The Vengeance Sons are a Chaos Space Marine warband.
- They fought for the Imperium during the early Obscuran Uprisings in late M34 before turning renegade.
- After destroying the Free Council of Hannedra II, they looted and slaughtered indiscriminately.
- They and the Silver Guards fractured into dozens of warbands across fourteen star systems.
- Their last known location was Cadia during the 13th Black Crusade.
- Daedus Varagrassian is their only named member.
FAQ
Are the Vengeance Sons loyalists or Chaos?
Chaos. They started as Imperial Marines in late M34 but turned renegade after the Obscuran Uprisings, looting and slaughtering before fracturing into multiple warbands.
Where were the Vengeance Sons last seen?
Their last known location was Cadia during the 13th Black Crusade.
Are the Vengeance Sons the same as the Avenging Sons?
No. The Avenging Sons are a loyalist Ultramarines successor Chapter. The Vengeance Sons are a Chaos Space Marine warband.