Yet what can be learned from such a paradox of information, other than the fact that he is apparently as likely to work with as against the forces of the Imperium? After slaying the Overfiend Tyrannex, riddling him with holes and leaving behind bolt shell fragments and unique plasma burns that are the signature of Cypher's bolt and plasma pistols, he had the nerve to plant a Dark Angels homing device. When Cypher arrives upon a planet he has proven an ability to persuade and cajole the disaffected masses into rebellion. When Belial is subsequently tied up by the massed wave attack of suicidal Cultists, Cypher makes good his escape. Even devoid of the back part of his huge cranium and the majority of his brains, Zogax fought on for a few more moments before he fell, twitching.

Although the records taken from Caliban and preserved in the Tower of Angels are incomplete, none are more so than those scribed during Luther's turning from the Emperor's light. Furthermore, Zahariel recognised this Lord Cypher after removing his helm, which would be improbable if he was a former Knight of Lupus. The plasma pistol bears many of the same hallmarks as those weapons favoured by the Dark Angels -- the energy pulse, the fizzling aftercharge and the roar of its blasts draw comparisons with other notable relics amongst the armoury hoards of the famed First Legion.However, they were eventually forced to explain the loss of their primarch and their homeworld of Caliban over and over again, telling their fabricated tale to the High Lords of Terra, and eventually the newly established Inquisition.

I know not why, but I believe Cypher is testing us, seeking always to take our measure, to push us beyond our boundaries. It can only be surmised by Cypher's abilities and combat prowess that he was a fully trained and already well seasoned Space Marine at the time of Caliban's destruction.It was decreed by the most senior members of the Legion that no outsider must learn the dreadful truth -- none must know that members of the Dark Angels had proven as corruptible as any mortals and turned to the Ruinous Powers. In the guise of the Inquisitor, Cypher took control of his web of agents and misdirected the defence of Septius VII –- resulting in the complete collapse of an Imperial Hive World. His appearance heralds the arrival of more Fallen, although whether they answer his summons or he has some foreknowledge of their activities is unknown. Cypher, armed with his signature ancient master-crafted Plasma Pistol and Bolt Pistol, fighting off his relentless pursuers.

A Black Templars Strike Cruiser, the Ophidium Gulf, assisted a Dark Angels force in pursuit of "The Voice. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. It is not known if Zahariel is the Lord Cypher that is active in the 41st Millennium, but this would go some way towards explaining his enigmatic behaviour and allegiances, as Zahariel was a powerful Chaos sorcerer who joined a rebellion against the Imperium but was not aligned with Horus or the other Traitor Legions. When subjected to a remote psychic probe by an Angels of Vengeance Librarian, the telltale signs of someone bearing Dark Angels Legion gene-seed appeared. What was even more infuriating was that he had sent them messages, urging them to depart and warning that they were heading into a trap.Tylius was indeed a Fallen, and he had made a fell pact, fully immersing himself in a labyrinthine Alpha Legion scheme. This knight was even more of an enigma than most, not least because of his youth and lack of seniority within the brotherhood. M37) - The few survivors of the Zargosoan smuggler fleet break under pressure from a Dark Angels force led by Master Interrogator-Chaplain Molochia. His motives and methods are themselves an enigma; even the name or title by which he is known seems to conceal something, although whether it is a metaphor or yet another conundrum is unknown.

Not even Marbas, who alone of the Fallen has been raised to a Daemon Prince, is regarded with such rage. It was their hope that the Deathwing could draw out and destroy the Ork Warboss Zogax da Great before the Space Marines were overwhelmed by the green tide.However, this is unlikely, as this Lord Cypher was an ally of the Watchers in the Dark and an enemy of Chaos, whereas the Knights of Lupus sought to preserve the Chaos-tainted Great Beasts of Caliban and books from their library contributed to Luther's fall to Chaos. A self-proclaimed oracle of the Emperor himself, this individual begins to broadcast across the Agripinaa Sector. M41) - Cypher makes an appearance during the final battle of the liberation of Amadis, arriving in time to rally the last few defenders in the face of Chaos Cultist wave assaults.