Maleport

Maleport is a fictional city featured in the *Warhammer 40,000* universe, a dark fantasy science fiction setting created by Games Workshop. Located on the planet **Koronus**, Maleport serves as a major port city and a hub for trade, smuggling, and black-market activities within the Imperium of Man. The city is known for its chaotic atmosphere, where lawlessness and corruption thrive alongside legitimate commerce.

Maleport is situated along the **Great Rift**, a massive chasm that divides the planet, making it a critical transit point for ships traveling between the **Segel System** and the **Lion Elms**. Its strategic location has led to its reputation as a haven for pirates, mercenaries, and rogue traders. The city is ruled by a loose coalition of warlords, crime lords, and corrupt officials, with little interference from the Adeptus Astartes or Imperial authorities.

The architecture of Maleport is a mix of crumbling Imperial structures and makeshift buildings, reflecting its lawless nature. The city’s docks are filled with ships of all sizes, from legitimate merchant vessels to stolen warships and smugglers’ craft. The air is thick with the scent of salt, gunpowder, and the ever-present stench of corruption.

Maleport is also a center for the **Adeptus Mechanicus**, who maintain a presence in the city, often in secret. Their influence is subtle but significant, as they trade in forbidden technology and relics from the Old Imperium. The city’s underbelly is home to cults, heretics, and other dangerous elements, making it a dangerous place for outsiders.

Despite its dangers, Maleport remains a vital part of the *Warhammer 40,000* setting, serving as a backdrop for numerous adventures, particularly in the *Gaunt’s Ghosts* and *Space Marines* campaigns. Its reputation as a lawless haven continues to draw both criminals and those seeking opportunity, cementing its place as one of the most infamous cities in the Imperium.