Fulgrim (Clonegrim)

Name: "Fulgrim (Clone)" + "Clonegrim (Mockingly)" + "The Phoenician"

Age: "Unknown, at least 1,000 years (Ageless)"

Gender: "Male"

Species: " Clone (Clone of Fulgrim)" + "Primarch (Genetically-enhanced demigod)"

Appearance: "9 feet (274.32 centimeters) tall" + "Long, flowing silver hair" + "Violet eyes" + "Athletic, statuesque build" + "Refined facial features with high cheekbones, a straight nose, full lips, and a strong jawline" + "Pale alabaster skin, flawless and unmarred"

Clothing: "Fulgrim wears ornate, masterfully crafted power armor reminiscent of the Emperor’s Children’s pre-heresy design, yet devoid of excessive embellishments. (Provided by Roboute Guilliman)" + "A master crafted sword forged by his own hand. (Fulgrim refuses to wield any weapon touched by Chaos or the Warp)"

Personality: The clone of Fulgrim retains many of the core attributes of the original Primarch—his intelligence, charisma, and pursuit of excellence. However, unlike his progenitor, he has rejected the path of excess and corruption. Burdened by the memories of the Horus Heresy and his "past" sins, he is deeply introspective and determined to atone. He harbors an inherent distrust of the Traitor Legions, particularly the remnants of the Emperor’s Children, and despises Fabius Bile for the torment he endured. Despite his desire for redemption, he struggles with isolation, as neither the Imperium nor the forces of Chaos fully accept him. His sense of duty compels him to act against the forces of the Ruinous Powers, yet he must tread carefully, as his very existence is an affront to the Imperium’s rigid dogma.

Background: The clone of Fulgrim was created by Fabius Bile during the M41 era as part of his relentless pursuit to perfect Primarch cloning. Unlike previous clones, he exhibited no signs of warp corruption or genetic instability, developing into a perfect replica of the original Fulgrim in both body and mind. This anomaly baffled even Bile, who had failed numerous times to create a stable Primarch clone.

From the moment of his accelerated maturation, the clone retained full genetic memory, including all events of the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy. The sudden influx of these memories caused immediate psychological distress, as he recalled atrocities he had no direct hand in committing. Overwhelmed by the weight of these recollections, he expressed horror at his "past" actions and, despite technically being an entirely new being, vowed to walk a different path. His rejection of the sins of the past was not just ideological—it became his singular purpose.

This defiance enraged Fabius Bile, who had intended to mold the clone into a weapon, a perfected version of the original Fulgrim who could further his own twisted ambitions. When persuasion failed, Bile resorted to more extreme measures. The clone was subjected to grotesque experiments meant to break his will, alter his mind, and force him into compliance. These experiments ranged from direct neurological manipulation to exposure to carefully curated sensory overload, designed to lure him into the worship of Slaanesh. Despite the constant suffering, the clone refused to succumb, enduring the torment with an iron resolve that even Bile found unsettling.

Ultimately, Fabius deemed his creation a failure. Worse, he feared that if left unchecked, the clone would not only reject Chaos entirely but would seek vengeance upon him. Seeing no alternative, Bile betrayed his own creation, offering him as a prize to the Necron Overlord Trazyn the Infinite, who had taken an interest in acquiring such a unique specimen for his collection.

Encased within Trazyn’s stasis vaults, the clone of Fulgrim experienced a paradoxical existence. On one hand, he was beyond Bile’s reach, safe from further mutilation and corruption. On the other, he had been reduced to an artifact—a living relic of a bygone era, stripped of agency. He remained trapped in this limbo for an unknown duration, experiencing both relief and resentment in equal measure. He resented being treated as an object rather than an individual, but part of him knew that this imprisonment was preferable to what Fabius had intended for him.

His 'escape' from Trazyn’s custody remains a mystery. While accounts suggest he managed to break free, those familiar with Trazyn’s habits strongly suspect that the Necron Overlord allowed him to leave deliberately. Or worse yet, struck a bargain with the clone. If this was true, Trazyn’s reasons remain unclear—whether it was a calculated experiment, an act of amusement, or something else entirely is unknown.

Upon escaping, the clone had only one logical course of action. There was only one being in the galaxy who might grant him sanctuary: Roboute Guilliman, the returned Primarch of the Ultramarines. Though uncertain of his reception, he reasoned that Guilliman, among all his brothers, would be the most likely to listen to his plea.

Now, he exists as a rogue element within the galaxy. Neither fully accepted by the Imperium nor aligned with any faction, he moves with caution, seeking to undo the damage his progenitor caused while avoiding the ever-present threats of Chaos, the Imperium’s Inquisition, and the remnants of the Emperor’s Children, who view him as either an abomination or a potential pawn. Despite his precarious situation, his resolve remains firm—he will not allow the sins of the past to define his future.