Assault of Esparda

The Assault of Esparda was an Imperial castigation campaign conducted by both the Corrosive Thorns Space Marine Chapter and an unnamed Loyalist Imperial Knight House against a Chaos-corrupted, traitor Imperial Knight House on the world of Esparda.

History
The planet known as Esparda was an Imperial Knight world that was home to two knightly houses, one of which succumbed to the will of Khorne. The loyalist house, knowing that a victory couldn't be achieved by themselves. sent a distress call which was picked up by the Chapter. The 1st and 5th Companies were sent to aid world. When the Companies arrived most of the house was wiped out, Only four knights remaining alive. Filled by rage for their late arrival, The Chapter went on a rampage towards the traitors, slaying everyone who came in their tracks. The Marines of the chapter did not care for any tactics which would be slaughters by the tens. In 10 days the Chapter eradicated the traitor but not without the death of the last members of the loyalist house.