“Woe unto us. We imagine ourselves the masters of the galaxy. Yet we control a minuscule 1 million worlds among 400 billion stars. We are beset by horrors we cannot imagine. I die happily. I will be free of the terrors that will feast upon humanity.”—Vardan Bruno, burned […]
“The presence of Typhus on the battlefield cannot be understated. His presence boosts the effectiveness of his troops and leaves our soldiers quivering in their boots. He has plagued the Imperium for millennia. Is there no one who can rid this pestilent heretic and traitor?”—High Marshal Mikhail Botha, […]
“Acts of terrorism are acts of heresy. Mankind rules the galaxy only because we put duty above our individual needs, we unite behind our Emperor, and because the failure of Imperial rule means death, destruction, and eternal damnation. It is time to raise the banner of war against […]
“As I look to the future, I see a darkness spreading across the tendrils of time. A new species threatens the galaxy and, in some futures, our beloved craftworld is endangered. What exactly is this threat? How alarmed should we be? We have little time to prepare.“—Farseer Kelmon […]
World of Dozaria Suburbs of the industrial city of Mygor 6 973 745.M41 The battle began when the aspiring champion of Nurgle, Ghaz Tak, stepped out of the safety of the ruins, making himself known to the Imperial Guard defenders entrenched about 200 meters away. The guardsmen knew […]
“Praise be the pestilence of Grandfather Nurgle. Bless the sores and weeping pustules that remind you of Nurgle’s favor. Disease and taint protect you, extend your existence, ensure your final resting place in the Garden of Nurgle.”—Sorcerer Necrosius encouraging the Death Guard forward at Mygor * * * […]
“See before you men! In the distance, the wretched xenos known as Tau await our attack. Their weapons are powerful, but not as powerful as our determination to serve the God-Emperor and wipe this entire species out of existence. Forward to victory. Death to the xenos!“—Colonel Willem Vance, […]
“No weapon draws our wrath as does the Tau railgun. It does not simply kill our battle-brothers upon impact but it often destroys the progenoid glands that our Apothecaries normally harvest from the fallen. Without their recovery on the battlefield, we cannot replenish our numbers. It is a […]
“The skies grow dark. The sound of battle fades. Here I lay, wounded beyond hope of another day. As my eyes close, I think of the Greater Good that I served, and I am at peace.”—a High Gothic translation of “Remembrances of a Warrior,” a book of Tau […]
“Shut it, private. I don’t care if you think this patrol is beneath your vaunted talents. You keep your head in a fight. You keep men alive. So get on with your orders, or you’ll be working latrine duty for a month.“—Captain Faltz of the 728th Cadian Regiment, […]
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