What Legion did Horus lead?

Horus was the primarch
primarch
The primarchs were the 20 genetically-engineered transhuman "sons" of the Emperor of Mankind created in the late 30th Millennium. They were intended to be the immortal and superhuman generals and proconsuls who would command the Emperor's Great Crusade to reunite the scattered Human race beneath His leadership.
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and master of the XVIth Legion of Space Marines, the Luna Wolves
Luna Wolves
The Luna Wolves stood with the Emperor from the beginning of the Great Crusade until the Emperor's return to Terra following the triumph of the Ullanor Crusade and the elevation of Horus to the esteemed rank of Warmaster and commander-in-chief of all the Emperor's vast armies.
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, later renamed by him the Sons of Horus. He was also the first Imperial Warmaster, the most favoured son of the Emperor, and ultimately, the greatest traitor in the history of Mankind.
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Who is the leader of the Alpha Legion?

The Alpha Legion's primarch was named Alpharius, and was actually one of the identical twin Primarchs Alpharius Omegon, two brilliant and secretive sons of the Emperor, one of whom was believed slain at the Battle of Pluto during the Horus Heresy by Rogal Dorn of the Imperial Fists and the other reportedly after the ...
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What Chaos God is Alpha Legion?

Arkos the Faithless, also known as the "Scion of Alpharius," was the Chaos Lord of the Alpha Legion warband known as The Faithless. Since the Horus Heresy, this vile Chaos Lord has continued the Long War against the "Corpse Emperor" and His unwitting servants.
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Was Horus as powerful as the Emperor?

Also about Horus and the Emperor. Despite being powered up by Chaos, Horus wouldn't stand a chance against his father. The Emperor was WAY more powerful then Horus, and could match Horus if not easily kill him.
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What did Horus do to the Emperor?

One subject that's bothered me as I've read more of the Heresy books is just how the Emperor really lost to Horus in their duel. Now I know 'lost' is subjective in this case since He technically won, but Horus burned His face, burst His eye, ripped His arm from His socket, and broke His spine over his knee.
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Is Horus alive 40k?

Horus was killed by the Emperor of Mankind, and his soul was obliterated. His corpse was completely destroyed by Abaddon the Despoiler, who also took over his place as overall leader of the Chaos Space Marines. Magnus rose to the rank of Daemon Prince of Tzeentch. Angron rose to the rank of Daemon prince of Khorne.
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Who stabbed Horus?

During a confrontation on the Plague Moon in the ruined remains of Temba's Imperial warship that was orchestrated by the Word Bearers' First Chaplain, the corrupted Temba managed to seriously wound Horus with the malefic blade by stabbing the Primarch through his left shoulder.
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How was Horus defeated?

While Horus ultimately lost his bid for power and was slain by the father he had once so loved during the Siege of Terra, his actions damaged the Imperium of Man beyond repair and inaugurated the current Age of the Imperium, when Mankind is beset by countless horrific dangers to its existence and the Imperium itself ...
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What corrupted Horus?

The sacrifice of the Custodian bought the Emperor time to deliver a finishing blow to Horus. With iron resolve, he gathered his full strength and delivered a massive psychic blow that killed Horus almost instantly and obliterated his very soul.
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How did abaddon get his sword?

In the crypts below the Tower of Silence on the world of Uralan, Abaddon recovered the potent Daemon Sword after battling his way through a haunted labyrinth to the great inner chamber where the blade had languished in stasis for millennia.
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Is Sigmar the Emperor?

After Sigmar had completed the unification, he was coronated as Emperor by the Ar-Ulric himself, having been a deeply devout Ulrican in mortal life. For fifty years did Sigmar reign over the Empire: a golden age that was just, fair and prosperous.
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Are Alpha Legion traitors?

If the Alpha Legion never really turned traitor, but instead acted as inside agents among Chaos, then it would stand to reason that in the current day they are still loyal. In fact, it's quite possible that they are the only, or final true loyal Legion. The rest of the Chaos forces are of course traitors.
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Who is the oldest space marine?

Bjorn the Fell Handed: Oldest living loyalist space marine around, he's been there since the Horus Heresy.
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Are Alpha Legion taller?

The twin Alpha legion primarchs were only slightly taller than the larger space marines.
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Is Alpharius alive?

alpharius is dead. it was in the praetorian of dorn book where he was killed. it was omegon replacing alpharius at the end. as for whether or not guilliman killed omegon that is still up to debate but it is more likely than not that omegon was killed at the great scouring that followed the horus heresy.
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What would happen if Horus won?

Way back in the 31st Millennium, a band of xenos free-thinkers called the Cabal had a plan. Eternal enemies of Chaos itself, they surmised that a victory for Horus would cause the ultimate end to their arch-nemesis. The Emperor's death would be a worthy sacrifice – or an added bonus.
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Did the traitor Primarchs regret?

Curze didn't regret it. He was essentially totally insane, filled with loathing of himself and his legion (which are a reflection of their primarchs).
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How tall is Horus 40k?

Horus is described as being 3.5 metres tall (loken as 2.5, but abaddon and torgaddon were both taller with the latter being the tallest).
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How did Seth get pregnant?

Set returned according to his daily habit and ate the lettuce, which he regularly ate. Thereupon he became pregnant with the semen of Horus.
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Who was Horus in the Bible?

Horus, the falcon-headed god, is a familiar ancient Egyptian god. He has become one of the most commonly used symbols of Egypt, seen on Egyptian airplanes, and on hotels and restaurants throughout the land. Horus is the son of Osiris and Isis, the divine child of the holy family triad.
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Did Set and Horus fight?

Horus beats Seth each time. The beginning of the story is a sort of a trial when both Seth and Horus plead their cases and the deities of the Ennead state their opinions. Later in the story, Set fights with Horus and after several long battles Horus finally wins and becomes the king.
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Where was Horus found?

CAIRO - 19 December 2019: The Egyptian-German archaeological mission headed by Horig Sorouzian discovered a huge statue of the God Horus. The statue was found in the remains of the Columns Hall at the Millions of Years Temple of King Amenhotep III in Kom al-Hattan area on the western mainland of Luxor.
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How did lorgar fall to chaos?

A strange woman emerged from the crowd and addressed the Primarch directly, calling him Lorgar Aurelian and welcoming him to Cadia. This woman, the Chaos priestess Ingethel, would ultimately lead the Primarch down a path of spiritual enlightenment that actually marked the beginning of Lorgar's fall to heresy and Chaos.
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