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==Post-Heresy==

The Legion slowly pieced itself back together throughout the Heresy and into the Scouring. Though they fared better numerically than many of their fellow legions, the Iron Ranger's practice of targeting their leadership had taken its toll. The Legion was fragmented into numerous factions, each with different ideologies and interpretations of what would be necessary for the continuation of the Legion.  The primary dispute was over Tiran's legacy and vengeance. Some believed that it was imperative to immediately strike out and avenge their fallen Primarch. Ultimately a group of moderates, led by Rychad Owain. The group largely believed that it was important to stay true to Tiran's legacy, however they recognized the Legion as being in a state of crisis and pushed forward methods to boost their immediate numbers which were largely antithetical to their Primarchs teachings. None within the Legion were happy, as the radical sect became embittered that more was not being done, while the idealists were horrified a the turn of their own Legion. This divide was furthered by the failure at [[Battle of Rai|Rai]], when numerous, almost irreplaceable Sors were lost.

The divides soon vanished as they imparted on a massive expedition against Profi Tiroedd and the Iron Rangers. Though the victory was not as decisive as many would have liked, the majority of the Scale Bearers found peace in their actions. As they were broken down into Chapters in the aftermath of the Scouring, Owain stepped down from his position as Legion Master, vowing never to take such command again. Though he had always maintained guilt for the actions of his Legion's reconstruction, most within the Legion would come to accept his interim rulings as necessary for the betterment of the Legion. The largest chapters forged in the second founding were the Knights Saurian, Violet Serpents, Dawn Terrors, and Fire Breathers.

While the Legion had more than enough reason to form an animosity of the Iron Rangers, rumors and stories stoked the flames. While the two Primarchs were largely cordial to each other, and were known to converse from time to time, they were not the closest of brothers. As the history was told slightly differently with each telling, they became close allies, and eventually the closest of brothers in the view of the Scale Bearers. As they became closer, the betrayal of [[Rogerius Merrill]] became a deeper and deeper wound. In the 41st Millenium, Merrill is viewed by the Scale Bearers as the worst of the traitors, and any activities of the Iron Rangers is sure to bring as many men who carry Tiran's geneseed as can be mustered.