Plains of Chogoris
The plains of Chogoris stretched before him, endless fields of emerald and amber grasses. Hawks circled lazily in the clear cerulean sky, and Subotai could not tell which was louder,…
The End
The end.The end does not exist.It’s more of an end.Only those who are no longer of use and are of weak spirit enjoy the peace granted by the end.I am…
Take the Shot
‘Hey, Leo?’'Yes, Mac?''I've been thinking a little—''Always a dangerous task.''Yeah, yeah, whatever. Shut up and have another sausage. Anyway, I've been thinking, and there's something I can't wrap my head…
Bond of Fire
Matthias woke to the hum of alien machinery, his body aching with pain, and realised, in that moment, he had fallen into enemy hands. Bound by plastic cord against a…
Roar
There came a roar of thunder, muffled by the thickness of sweet protective earth. But it was the flicker of the shuddering lights, humming flashes of lightning, which awoke Private…
The Lost Sister
Faith is my shield. Purpose is my sword. The Emperor Protects, even in this eternal night. I repeat this mantra as I ride a cargo elevator from the spaceport towards the…
The Smiling Grox
‘Throne, I never thought civilian clothes could be less comfortable than power armour,’ Sister Esperanza fiddled with the collar of her tailored suit, her gait stiff. ‘And I never thought you’d…
The Funeral-Goer
Today is the Feast of the Emperor’s Ascension, and I am at a funeral. Istar Korthos Icilius – minor local celebrity, an artist most subtle – has brought us together.…