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| + | |Portal ={{UltramarinesPortal}}{{PublicationsPortal}} | ||
| + | |Name =Salvation | ||
| + | |Author ={{Auth|Jonathan Green}} | ||
| + | |Publisher =[[Black Library (BL Publishing)|Black Library]] | ||
| + | |Released =July 1997 | ||
| + | |Pages =14 | ||
| + | |Collected in = [[Into the Maelstrom (Anthology)|Into the Maelstrom]] <br> [[Let the Galaxy Burn (Anthology)|Let the Galaxy Burn]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''''Salvation''''' is an [[Ultramarines]] short story by [[Jonathan Green]]. It was first published in [[Inferno! 1|Issue One]] of [[Inferno! (Magazine)|Inferno!]] | ||
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| + | ==Black Library Excerpt== | ||
| + | ''"[[Genestealer]]s! [[Rius]] thought. His worst fears had been confirmed. Before he could train his [[Storm bolter|weapon]] on the [[Tyranid]] construct and blow its vile carcass apart, the monster plunged a taloned claw through the back of [[Julius]]'s [[Terminator Armour|armour]]"''{{Fn|1}} | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | Rediscovering a lost [[Imperium|Imperial]] colony, the [[Ultramarines]] make planetfall to engage a [[Hive Fleet]]-tendril orbiting the [[Jaroth|planet]]. [[Ultramarines#Companies|1st Company]] rout the [[Xenos]] by slaying their [[Hive Tyrant]] and then enter the jungles to clean-up rogue [[Tyranid]]s. '''Squad Bellator''' come across a downed [[Thunderhawk]] and are set-upon by [[Genestealer]]s when they investigate; an accident causes the thunderhawk to explode and only [[Brother]] [[Rius]] survives. Amnesiac and recovering in a local village, '''Rius''' spends several months there until outlying homesteads are attacked by a creature dubbed '''the Screamer'''; when he investigates, '''Rius''' discovers it to be a [[Carnifex]], the experience triggering his memories. Retrieving his [[Space_Marine_Armoury|Wargear]], he departs to hunt the Carnifex and encounters it a few days later; when his assaults do no lasting damage and he suffers a mortal wound, '''Rius''' attaches himself to the charging beast and unloads his [[Storm bolter]] into its mouth. Unable to let go in time, and dying anyway, the pair fall off of a cliff, into the valley below.{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | ===Summary=== | ||
| + | On routine patrol of the [[Eastern Fringe]], the [[Ultramarines]] [[Gothic Cruiser]] '''''[[Gauntlet of Macragge]]''''' discovers a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Fleet]]-tendril orbiting the fourth planet in the [[Dakor System]]; consultation of [[Scanner|auspex]] scans and on-board archives reveal the planet to be the lost [[Imperium|Imperial]] colony of [[Jaroth]].{{Fn|2a}} Deploying to the planet, the [[Space Marines]] of [[Ultramarines#Companies|1st Company]] engage the [[Xenos]], effectively routing them when the [[Hive Tyrant]] is slain; in space, the '''''Gauntlet of Macragge''''' pursues the tyranid [[Bio-ships|Bio-ship]], suffering a [[Spore Mine]] hit before managing to fatally damage the vessel.{{Fn|2b}} Meanwhile, '''Squad Bellator''' sweeps through jungle as part of a clean-up operation to eliminate any remaining [[Species of Tyranid|tyranid constructs]], coming across a downed [[Thunderhawk]] in the process; investigating the wreck for survivors, they're attacked by [[Genestealer]]s. Successfully besting his attacker, [[Brother]] [[Rius]] moves to aid [[Space_Marine_Sergeant#Terminator_Sergeant|Sgt.]] [[Bellator]] whilst the squad battle for survival. '''Rius''' is thrown clear when Brother [[Hastus]]' [[Flamer]] ignites leaking [[Promethium]];{{Fn|2c}} when he awakes almost a week later as a retrograde amnesiac, memory of his identity, history, even his name, escape him.{{Fn|2d}} | ||
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| + | Rescued by local villagers at the behest of their elders, [[Rius]] recovers from grevious wounds within two weeks and begins working in the fields of this farmering community. Considered a saviour, a gift from the [[Emperor]], '''Rius''' spends months at the village, learning its culture and people, aiding them greatly in their daily lives; he works hard to repay the generosity of his host, '''Jeren'''.{{Fn|2e}} One day, '''Rius''' is petitioned by a group of farmers to investigate a strange monster, dubbed '''the Screamer''', that has run amok at outlying homesteads, killing and destroying. Arming himself, he and the farmers visit one such homestead and '''Rius''' identifies the creature at a distance, a [[Carnifex]]. This triggers a torrent of memories for the [[Space Marines|Space Marine]], who now remembers his identity and duty. Returning to the village, '''Rius''' requests the return of his [[Space_Marine_Armoury|Wargear]] and prepares for battle.{{Fn|2f}} | ||
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| + | Announcing his intentions to a gathering of the villagers, [[Rius]] identifies himself fully as an [[Space Marines|Astartes]] of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]] and pledges to hunt-down the [[Carnifex]], requesting only that '''Jeren''' remembers him. After three days of searching, '''Rius''' encounters the [[Tyranid]]; engaging it, any wounds he inflicts heal quickly, whilst a glancing blow of [[Bio-plasma]] on his back mortally wounds '''Rius'''. Knowing his death is fast approaching, he goads the beast into charging him a final time, grabbing its waist when it does, and unloading his [[Storm bolter]] into its mouth, liquifying its brain. Unable to let go in time, both are dragged over the edge of a plateau, into the valley below. In his final thoughts, '''Rius''' silently thanks the villagers for allowing him to die a noble death, one worthy of an Ultramarine.{{Fn|2g}} | ||
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| + | ===='''''Dramatis Personae'''''==== | ||
| + | *[[Ultramarines]] | ||
| + | **[[Space Marine Commander|Commander]] [[Darius]] of the '''''Gauntlet of Macragge''''' | ||
| + | **[[Ultramarines#Companies|1st Company]]: '''''Squad Bellator''''' | ||
| + | ***[[Space_Marine_Sergeant#Terminator_Sergeant|Brother Sgt.]] [[Bellator]] | ||
| + | ***[[Brother]] [[Hastus]] | ||
| + | ***Brother [[Julius]] | ||
| + | ***Brother [[Rius]] | ||
| + | ***Brother [[Sericus]] | ||
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| + | *[[Jaroth]]i Villagers | ||
| + | **Jeren (Male farmer) | ||
| + | **Melina (Jeren's daughter) | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading== | ||
| + | For more stories about [[Ultramarines]] fighting [[Tyranid]]s: | ||
| + | *The short stories: | ||
| + | **[[Cato Sicarius: Master of the Watch (Short Story)|Cato Sicarius: Master of the Watch]] | ||
| + | **[[Shadow of the Leviathan (Short Story)|Shadow of the Leviathan]] | ||
| + | **[[Two Kinds of Fool (Short Story)|Two Kinds of Fool]] | ||
| + | *The novels: | ||
| + | **[[Cassius (Novel)|Cassius]] | ||
| + | **[[Catechism of Hate (Novella)|Catechism of Hate]] | ||
| + | **[[Warriors of Ultramar (Novel)|Warriors of Ultramar]] | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}:Back cover, [[Inferno! 1|Inferno! Issue One]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}:[[Salvation (Short Story)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2a}}:Pg. 2 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2b}}:Pgs. 4-5 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2c}}:Pgs. 5-7 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2d}}:Pg. 7 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2e}}:Pg. 9 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2f}}:Pgs. 10-11 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2g}}:Pgs. 11-14 | ||
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This article is about the Ultramarines short story; for the Necromunda novel, see Salvation (Novel). |
| Author | Jonathan Green |
| Publisher | Black Library |
| Released | July 1997 |
| Pages | 14 |
| Collected in | Into the Maelstrom Let the Galaxy Burn |
Salvation is an Ultramarines short story by Jonathan Green. It was first published in Issue One of Inferno!
Contents
Black Library Excerpt
"Genestealers! Rius thought. His worst fears had been confirmed. Before he could train his weapon on the Tyranid construct and blow its vile carcass apart, the monster plunged a taloned claw through the back of Julius's armour"[1]
Overview
Rediscovering a lost Imperial colony, the Ultramarines make planetfall to engage a Hive Fleet-tendril orbiting the planet. 1st Company rout the Xenos by slaying their Hive Tyrant and then enter the jungles to clean-up rogue Tyranids. Squad Bellator come across a downed Thunderhawk and are set-upon by Genestealers when they investigate; an accident causes the thunderhawk to explode and only Brother Rius survives. Amnesiac and recovering in a local village, Rius spends several months there until outlying homesteads are attacked by a creature dubbed the Screamer; when he investigates, Rius discovers it to be a Carnifex, the experience triggering his memories. Retrieving his Wargear, he departs to hunt the Carnifex and encounters it a few days later; when his assaults do no lasting damage and he suffers a mortal wound, Rius attaches himself to the charging beast and unloads his Storm bolter into its mouth. Unable to let go in time, and dying anyway, the pair fall off of a cliff, into the valley below.[2]
Summary
On routine patrol of the Eastern Fringe, the Ultramarines Gothic Cruiser Gauntlet of Macragge discovers a Tyranid Hive Fleet-tendril orbiting the fourth planet in the Dakor System; consultation of auspex scans and on-board archives reveal the planet to be the lost Imperial colony of Jaroth.[2a] Deploying to the planet, the Space Marines of 1st Company engage the Xenos, effectively routing them when the Hive Tyrant is slain; in space, the Gauntlet of Macragge pursues the tyranid Bio-ship, suffering a Spore Mine hit before managing to fatally damage the vessel.[2b] Meanwhile, Squad Bellator sweeps through jungle as part of a clean-up operation to eliminate any remaining tyranid constructs, coming across a downed Thunderhawk in the process; investigating the wreck for survivors, they're attacked by Genestealers. Successfully besting his attacker, Brother Rius moves to aid Sgt. Bellator whilst the squad battle for survival. Rius is thrown clear when Brother Hastus' Flamer ignites leaking Promethium;[2c] when he awakes almost a week later as a retrograde amnesiac, memory of his identity, history, even his name, escape him.[2d]
Rescued by local villagers at the behest of their elders, Rius recovers from grevious wounds within two weeks and begins working in the fields of this farmering community. Considered a saviour, a gift from the Emperor, Rius spends months at the village, learning its culture and people, aiding them greatly in their daily lives; he works hard to repay the generosity of his host, Jeren.[2e] One day, Rius is petitioned by a group of farmers to investigate a strange monster, dubbed the Screamer, that has run amok at outlying homesteads, killing and destroying. Arming himself, he and the farmers visit one such homestead and Rius identifies the creature at a distance, a Carnifex. This triggers a torrent of memories for the Space Marine, who now remembers his identity and duty. Returning to the village, Rius requests the return of his Wargear and prepares for battle.[2f]
Announcing his intentions to a gathering of the villagers, Rius identifies himself fully as an Astartes of the Ultramarines Chapter and pledges to hunt-down the Carnifex, requesting only that Jeren remembers him. After three days of searching, Rius encounters the Tyranid; engaging it, any wounds he inflicts heal quickly, whilst a glancing blow of Bio-plasma on his back mortally wounds Rius. Knowing his death is fast approaching, he goads the beast into charging him a final time, grabbing its waist when it does, and unloading his Storm bolter into its mouth, liquifying its brain. Unable to let go in time, both are dragged over the edge of a plateau, into the valley below. In his final thoughts, Rius silently thanks the villagers for allowing him to die a noble death, one worthy of an Ultramarine.[2g]
Dramatis Personae
- Ultramarines
- Commander Darius of the Gauntlet of Macragge
- 1st Company: Squad Bellator
- Jarothi Villagers
- Jeren (Male farmer)
- Melina (Jeren's daughter)
Further Reading
For more stories about Ultramarines fighting Tyranids:
- The short stories:
- The novels:
Sources
- 1:Back cover, Inferno! Issue One
- 2:Salvation (Short Story)
