Thank you so much for the kind words, Jay, and I'm glad you dug it! When I had the opportunity to pitch for a couple short stories on Armageddon, I couldn't pass up the chance to write the good ol' Steel Legion (with a little side helping of Blood Angels). I appreciate the in-depth look at it, and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the ride!
There is nothing quite like digging back into the pages of old White Dwarf issues for gems like this. It is where the lore actually finds its teeth, focusing on the ordinary folks caught in the gears of a massive galaxy rather than just the larger than life space marines.
The Steel Legion has always captured the absolute grittiest side of the setting, and there is such a dark, brilliant irony in "Answered Prayers." In a universe that harsh, salvation never comes with a gentle hand. The guard pray for a miracle, and when it finally arrives, it has a gas mask on and is holding a chainsword. The rescue ends up being just as brutal and terrifying as the battle itself.
This is a fantastic write-up of a classic. Russell Zimmerman's work here absolutely deserves the spotlight, and you captured the grim, heavy atmosphere of it perfectly.
The Steel Legion has always captured the absolute grittiest side of the setting. There is such a dark, brilliant irony in "Answered Prayers" because in a universe that harsh, salvation never comes with a gentle hand. The guard pray for a miracle, and when it finally arrives, it has a gas mask on and is holding a chainsword. It is a great reminder that sometimes the things that save us are just as terrifying as the things we are running from. Thanks for shining a light on this one.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Jay, and I'm glad you dug it! When I had the opportunity to pitch for a couple short stories on Armageddon, I couldn't pass up the chance to write the good ol' Steel Legion (with a little side helping of Blood Angels). I appreciate the in-depth look at it, and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the ride!
Thanks Rusty! Not sure how I missed this when you posted it, but was definitely a treat to read. Looking forward to your next!
There is nothing quite like digging back into the pages of old White Dwarf issues for gems like this. It is where the lore actually finds its teeth, focusing on the ordinary folks caught in the gears of a massive galaxy rather than just the larger than life space marines.
The Steel Legion has always captured the absolute grittiest side of the setting, and there is such a dark, brilliant irony in "Answered Prayers." In a universe that harsh, salvation never comes with a gentle hand. The guard pray for a miracle, and when it finally arrives, it has a gas mask on and is holding a chainsword. The rescue ends up being just as brutal and terrifying as the battle itself.
This is a fantastic write-up of a classic. Russell Zimmerman's work here absolutely deserves the spotlight, and you captured the grim, heavy atmosphere of it perfectly.
This is a fantastic write-up.
The Steel Legion has always captured the absolute grittiest side of the setting. There is such a dark, brilliant irony in "Answered Prayers" because in a universe that harsh, salvation never comes with a gentle hand. The guard pray for a miracle, and when it finally arrives, it has a gas mask on and is holding a chainsword. It is a great reminder that sometimes the things that save us are just as terrifying as the things we are running from. Thanks for shining a light on this one.