The Miral Prime, often just called Miral, was a jungle death world in the Ultima Segmentum. It served as a Chapter homeworld for the Scythes of the Emperor until Hive Fleet Kraken destroyed it, and later became a target for reconstruction during the Indomitus Crusade.
Overview
Miral Prime was a harsh jungle world, its surface dominated by dense, dangerous vegetation. Its most notable landmark was a rocky mesa called the Giant’s Coffin, which housed an outpost of the Scythes of the Emperor Space Marine Chapter.
The planet also supplied deathworld veteran regiments to the Astra Militarum. Its native human population was mostly savage troglodytes living on rocky plateaus.
A day on Miral lasts 32 hours and 17 minutes by Terran standard. The world was classified as a death world, jungle world, and Adeptus Astartes homeworld before its destruction.
- Location: Ultima Segmentum, Miral System
- Class: Death World, Jungle World, former Adeptus Astartes Homeworld
- Notable feature: The Giant’s Coffin (rocky mesa with Chapter outpost)
- Native population: Primitive human troglodytes (presumed destroyed)
History
After their original homeworld Sotha was destroyed by Hive Fleet Kraken in 993.M41, the surviving Scythes of the Emperor fled to the Miral System. They initially planned to resupply at their outpost on Miral Prime and move on, but Chapter Master Thorcyra ordered them to establish a new fortress-monastery there.
The Tyranids followed them. Trapped on Miral, the Scythes made their last stand at the Giant’s Coffin. They suffered catastrophic losses, and fewer than a single company escaped. In the aftermath, the Battle Barge Heart of Cronus subjected Miral to Exterminatus.
- 993.M41: Sotha destroyed, Scythes evacuate to Miral System
- Chapter Master Thorcyra declares Miral their new home
- Hive Fleet Kraken attacks; Scythes trapped
- Last stand at Giant’s Coffin; heavy losses
- Exterminatus carried out by Heart of Cronus
The last stand at Giant’s Coffin
The Scythes mustered all remaining forces for the defence. Under Thorcyra, they fortified the Giant’s Coffin but were overwhelmed by the Tyranids.
The survivors, less than a company, fled the planet. Miral was left to the Tyranids and then purged by Exterminatus.
| Unit | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter Master | Thorcyra |
| Captains | Thrasius and one unnamed |
| Librarian | Spiridonas |
| Tactical Marines | ~40 |
| Assault Marines | ~30 |
| Devastators | 3 full squads |
| Scouts | ~20 |
| Aspirants | 68 |
| Vehicles | 3 Predators, 2 Whirlwinds, 1 Vindicator (Reaper), 3 Attack Bikes, Rhinos/Razorbacks |
Flora and fauna
Miral’s jungles were home to dangerous creatures. Known species include the Clawgibbon, the Land Shark, and Stinger-trees.
- Clawgibbon
- Land Shark
- Stinger-trees
Resurrection
At the dawn of the Indomitus Crusade, Miral began reconstruction as part of the resurrection of the Sotharan League under Belisarius Cawl and Decimus Felix. It remains to be seen whether the world can be reclaimed.
Key facts
- The Miral Prime was a death world and jungle world in the Ultima Segmentum.
- It served as a Chapter homeworld for the Scythes of the Emperor after the fall of Sotha.
- The planet was destroyed by Hive Fleet Kraken and then purged by Exterminatus.
- Its most notable feature was the Giant’s Coffin, a rocky mesa with a Chapter outpost.
- The world is being rebuilt as part of the Sotharan League during the Indomitus Crusade.
FAQ
What is the Miral Prime?
The Miral Prime, also known as Miral, was a jungle death world in the Miral System. It was the homeworld of the Scythes of the Emperor Chapter until it was destroyed by Hive Fleet Kraken and later subjected to Exterminatus.
Why is the Miral Prime important?
It was the last stand of the Scythes of the Emperor after the fall of Sotha. The Chapter was nearly wiped out there, and the planet’s destruction marked a major loss for the Imperium during the Second Tyrannic War.
What happened to the Miral Prime?
It was invaded by Hive Fleet Kraken, then subjected to Exterminatus by the Battle Barge Heart of Cronus. At the dawn of the Indomitus Crusade, it became a target for reconstruction.