The Test of Faith by Thomas Parrott - 3/5
The story is pretty typical in terms of those in Warhammer 40,000, but this is the first story that I have read about the Blood Angels, from their customs (Astorath sleeping in a sarcophagus) and the reaction of the other Blood Angels getting to know first hand regarding the affliction to the doubt of Primaris Marines of whether they are immune to such a sickness, these to me is really fascinating, will read more about them in the future. The leader of a squad of Blood Angels tasked to defend a colony that was beset by monsters had succumbed to the Black Rage and it is Astorath task to locate him and bring forth the Emperor's Mercy. Although he would be more at peace if he were to have fought to the end with the beast but this would be a fitting end as well.Īstorath, High Chaplain of the Blood Angels and redeemers of those who have succumb to the Black Rage. The flashback regarding how he met his lost Company Brothers is the best part for me, with the internal thinking of the warrior's final fighting sequence with the Tyranid beast. The administrator of the planet had summon help to get to the bottom (hehe) of this mystery but only a lone Space Wolf had heed the call, what turns out was a flashback sequence of his origin, oaths sworn to fallen brothers and an almost suicidal urge to bring down the beast. The story is paced at a relatively smooth pace with some time skip here and there but still an enjoyable read, expect heroism and sacrifices.Ī water world had been under attack by a mysterious underwater creature where entire platforms have been destroyed. Brother-Sergeant Allectius had been thrust to take command of a squad of Ultramarines to infiltrate and take down a mysterious artefact that is causing trouble. The Ultramarines being pushed to the forefront of the battle against the undying force of the Necrons, despite the overwhelming difference in terms of technological advancement between the 2 forces, the Imperium's Adeptus Astartes still forges forward to defend their world from foul xenos. This is a good introduction to the current state of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, especially with the Necrons being pushed as the big bad this round. Where Dere's Da Warp Dere's a Way by Mike Brooks But when the vile necrons unleash a mysterious pall over him and the people he protects, Allectius must take his fight beyond the walls… for more than just victory, now their very survival is at stake.Īlso included in this book is a host of awesome short stories to give you a flavour of the many warring armies that exist within the worlds of Warhammer 40,000. Where the predations of the alien, the witch and the heretic threaten the Imperium, the Angels of Death fight to oppose them.īrother-Sergeant Allectius wages a brutal war of attrition against a seemingly endless xenos foe. In a galaxy beset by war, where the Adeptus Astartes are all that stand against annihilation, the Ultramarines are exemplar – noble, honourable and oathbound to the protection of mankind. Within this book you will find Nexus, a fantastic new novella by Thomas Parrott. Whether you're dipping a toe into the galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 or are a hardened veteran of the universe, this anthology is the perfect way to discover the many factions of the games in action-packed tales. Take your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the 41st Millennium with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Ultramarines against sinister necrons.
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