Gaio Graccho

Gaio Graccho, often simply known as Graccho, is a cult leader from Verachia on Mercatorius Prime who is famous as the leader of the Gracchian Uprising, which later evolved into the Mercatorius Crusade.

Graccho rose to prominence as the leader of the 'Populares' gang, one partly motivated by the redistribution of wealth to the poorest in Verachia. A skilled fighter and military leader, Graccho eventually found vast swathes of Verachia under his control.

Despite being pragmatically loyal to the Imperium of Man, as his power grew and he became an increasing threat to the Imperium he eventually distanced himself from the Imperium. Despite this, he would maintain that his qualms were with the planetary governors and not the Imperium.

Following the bombing operations of the Mercatorius Defence Forces, Graccho's relationship with the Imperium continued to decline as he saw violence as the only way of preserving the welfare of Verachia. During this time, he and his close advisers are suspected of being influenced by the powers of the nearby Cicatrix Maledictum, being allegedly corrupted by Chaos.

In the Gracchian Uprising, Graccho eventually would lead his forces against the Imperium, heralding the beginning of the Invasion of Mercatorius. During the invasion, Graccho aligned himself primarily with the forces of Chaos, with many of the gangs under his control aligning themselves with particular legions of the Dark Gods.