The Emperor, finally stirred to act, summoned his loyal generals—Sanguinius, Dorn, Vulkan, and Valdor. Against their objections, he declared his intent to teleport aboard the Vengeful Spirit to confront Horus. Vulkan stayed to guard the Golden Throne, and Sanguinius was ordered to lead the forces on Terra. But the Blood Angels Primarch defied this, revealing his vision of dying at Horus’ hands and insisting on facing his fate. Moved, the Emperor allowed him to join the assault—unaware that Guill