A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology Across the Imperium, warriors of all stripes pursue their missions against a myriad of foes. Each act of daring, sacrifice, and valour is but a tiny spark in the inferno of war, but these soldiers keep going, for to stop is to invite disaster. READ IT BECAUSE War rages across the galaxy by uncounted billions of souls, across a million fronts, at any given time. These stories bring you snapshots of the action through a variety of different perspectives from the deadly Space Marines to the humble Astra Militarum and the calculating Adeptus Mechanicus, as they fight for the very fate of the Imperium. THE STORY In the distant, dark future, humanity exists on the brink of destruction. The Imperium burns bright amongst the stars, but just as strong are its shadows. Courage, sacrifice and ruthless bloodshed are mankind’s only means of survival. Against surging xenos threats and the unthinkable strength of the Ruinous Powers stand the Space Marines, the greatest warriors of the Imperium, joined in battle by the valiant Astra Militarum and the calculating Adeptus Mechanicus. Everyone must fight or die. This anthology contains 16 short stories from the masterly minds of Black Library’s authors, showcasing glory, brutality and determination amidst endless war. CONTENTS Death's Toll by Jon Flindall The Blooded by David McDougall The Guns of Enth by R S Wilt Tally of Slaughter by Mark-Anthony Fenech The Vengeful Dead by Mike Vincent The Shot that Kills You by William Crowe Tears of Raphaela by Richard Swan Tattershield by William Crowe The Strength of Symbolsby Carrie Harris Those Without Mercy by Callum Davis The Last Psyker by Shauna Lawless Exterminator by Mike Vincent Nightfall on Stygies by Stark Holborn Dream of the Locust by Tom R Pike Beneath the Ashes by Mark Barber Imperfect Engines by Avalon Irons