In this lore-rich episode, we trace the tragedy of the Blood Angels from the martyrdom of Sanguinius at the Siege of Terra, through the gene-cursed Red Thirst and Black Rage, to the Devastation of Baal—and the dawn of the Primaris Space Marines. We finish by showing how Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector captures this post-Baal era in its campaign, units, and mechanics.

What you’ll learn

• Who Sanguinius was and why his death still defines the Chapter

• How the Red Thirst and Black Rage shape Blood Angels culture and battlefield roles (Death Company, Sanguinary Guard/Priests)

• The stakes and survival of the Devastation of Baal

• What the Primaris influx changes (and doesn’t) for the Blood Angels

• How Battlesector reflects all of this in gameplay (Death Company risk/reward, Primaris backbone, post-Baal tone)

Callouts
• What’s your defining Blood Angels moment—Eternity Gate, Baal, or the first Primaris oath?
• Want a sequel on Successor Chapters (Flesh Tearers, Angels Encarmine, etc.)? Tell me below.