As the city crumbled around him, Governor Henson hurried to the spaceport. He dragged his bulbous body along with the odious tapestry and bling that adorned it. "Hurry, you fools!" he shouted at the serfs behind him. They carried his prized collections of wines and golden chronometers. A piece of rockcrete fell from the ornate ceiling and onto the people in the hall. Henson cared not. He felt no pity for them. If anything, he felt anger. Anger that his priceless cloak was now ruined by dust and blood. "Useless," he hissed as he kept running. Soon, he reached the spaceport. But it was strangely empty. Only one dark green Thunderhawk was left and it was taking off. "Wait!" he shouted, "Hold it! Stop!" The ship didn't stop. It did, however, slow down. Its back end opened as the pilot rotated the large vessel. Henson saw people inside. Peasants. Low lives. Beggars, prostitutes, and low-ranking guards. And one other far larger figure. "Space marine!" the governor yelled as he wheezed for air, "Lower the ship! The xenos are nearly here!" The Astarte didn't flinch. The Thunderhawk slowly began ascending and its back end was closing. "What do you think you're doing?! Get back here and do your duty!" "We are doing our duty, governor," the marine said calmly, "The people are safe. Our mission is complete." "You cannot be serious! What about me!?" Just before the Thunderhawk's doors closed, the marine turned and gave one last glance at Henson. "What about you?" he said coldly. The vessel left. The force of its engines pushed the bulbous governor onto his back. His robes were now soaked in rainwater and blood. "Get back here!" he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Get back here you damned-" A low growl stole his words from his throat. Slowly, Henson turned around and saw a pair of red eyes staring at him from the darkness. Then another pair. Then another and then another. And then... "No." ... the empty streets of the dead city were filled with one final scream.
Reminds me of an Ultramarine novel of a tyrannid invasion. A selfish wealthy man deactivated part of the city's AA guns so his ship could escape. Just at that moment the Ultramarine captain and a squad in a Thunderhawk were flying back while being chased by a massive swarm of gargoyles. The SM pilot was wondering why the AA guns weren't firing then quickly banked to avoid the rich ahole's ship. That ship then flew head-first into the gargoyles. The cockpit canopy was shattered, the pilot torn apart in seconds and a mass of claws and flesh came scrambling down the cabin towards the guy. He didn't even have time to scream as his ship plummeted down and laughably crashed into one of his own factory districts. Always loved that moment of instant karma.
@@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595 Forge Fathers are Astartes that have shown a remarkable ability to build weapons and armor above the already well known ability of all Salamanders. They also always seem to go into combat with flamers of some kind or another.
That's probably the beauty of the Salamanders, when you see and hear their stories you are filled with sorrow and dread, but when you hear the cry into the fire, unto the Anvil you feel nothing but hope.
Just align thy will with the Tyranid hivemind, and there will be not need to worry over petty things like emotions or death. There is always hunger, and there is always more to consume. Why need worry about anything else?
Vulkan and his children are like a huggable bears until they get angry. (1) Selfishness. (2) Ignoring the civilians and putting them at risk. (3) And Salamanders dead Those are enoguh reasons for very colorful consequences.
Don't forget about recruiting Stephanie into the sisters of battle. It's unfortunate that she can't join the Salamanders, but helping them purging tyranids ? With the sisters, she surely can !
@@kardaran7345 Well whatever happens she'll firstly go to the Schola Progenium anyways, because her parents probably died while fighting for the Imperium. If she has what it takes to be a sister, then that will be the logical next step.
He had hid behind his walls, his towers, and his spires. He had hid behind his men and his entourage and his status. At first, he had distance. Even the largest of mountains were small if viewed from afar. How small the Space Marines seemed then. They were few. His men were many. And even the largest of mountains would fall to a thousand charges. How large, then, did the Space Marine in front of him seem. And he remembered the litanies and prayers from his childhood, long ago, long before his ascension. They were not just 'Space Marines'. They were not merely genetically modified transhuman supersoldiers. No. They were His Angels. And they brought death. The yellow visor was silent. His Chapter was fire clad, and his visor brought calm light. But there was no warmth today. Not from the Salamanders, not from his people, not toward him. The governor, he who proclaimed himself lord of the land, who saw his authority above that of the Adeptus Astartes, felt small then. His guards had thrown down their arms, crying and weeping in regret. Those who had been careless enough to fire upon the approaching party by the governor's words were cut down without mercy, a far cry from the gentleness the previous party displayed during their first interaction. The rest of the nobles, their sharp tongues and poison spit lost in their throats, some voiding their bowels, their so called dignity abandoned, huddled fearfully in their corners. Next to the Space Marine was a girl. Some random girl from some poor sector of the world, dirty, raggaed... enraged. Her name was Stephanie, a nobody, and yet something allowed her to not only stand beside one of the Emperor's own with her back straight, and also allowed her to carry the heavy, weighted standard of the Second Company without question. - When there was no response on the Vox and the Augur scans returned null results for life signals, they had felt saddened but understanding. Space Marines fought. Space Marines died. So long as they had accomplished their duties. But the air was different. There was no welcoming party to greet them, the gate firmly closed, the bodies of their brothers strewn about like garbage. When they entered the walls, they saw a flood of people kneeling around a girl, the girl kneeing around a flag. A standard. Their Standard. There was confusion, of course, and mistrust, for a Standard should stay with those that had carried it into battle, always. But there were always exceptions. The girl, (Stephanie, my Lord, she said through tears), was questioned and a clear picture was borne. One of cowardness. Of greed. Of a man that did not know his place. And the simmering flames of sadness rose to an inferno of rage. - Salamanders. They who embodied the warmth of fire, the hope it represented. A campfire in the darkness of void, welcome to all who make seek asylum from the horrors beyond. But fire was dual visaged. Fire was not just for heat or for power. Fire burned. Fire raged. Fire represented the Emperor's Light. The Emperor's Light was hope. The Emperor's Light was Wrath. "I-" the governor tried, stammering. "I-" "For the lives you have acosted," the Captain said, and he was referring to the civilians that had perished outside those walls; he would morn his brothers separate, for they died a warrior's death. "For the dishonor you sow at the highest levels. In the Emperor's name, and in that of our Father, Vulkan, I sentence you to death." "W-wai-ahhhh~!" The governor, so fanciful of his geothermal baths, bathed down in the purest of flames: promethium, which cleanses all. The body fell, charring and smoking, still wreathed in holy fire. The prayers loudened. As if the Emperor would forgive them for their sins. The Captain knelt down, one hand on Stephanie's shoulders. "You have the spirit of a dragon," he whispered. "Thank you for keeping this safe." He took the banner's staff into his hands. "My brother would be proud." Stephanie nodded as the Salamander rose. Then they turned and left. An in their smouldering hearts echoed one word: Fools.
Damn straight! I now want Chaotic Voices to do a sequel to this where that pompous governor has to answer to astartes, but not from the safety of of vid screen.
@@mizu7662oh yes, much more useful. Though the fact the Tech Priests ‘accidentally’ botched the lobotomy portion of the process so he is aware of what is happening for the rest of his existence is such a……. ‘Shame’. But oh well what can you do 😏
@@chesnex. No, vulkan would either make him do the most absolutely physically taxing work for the salamanders for the rest of his life, or see how well he works as an anvil
Then skip forward a few years. She is a daughter of the Emperor in the Sisters of Battle, and we see her helping guardsmen and civilians herself. Hanging off her armor is a little charm shaped like a salamander's head, a reminder to be like those who gave their lives for her.
I can see if she comes back as a guardsmen, or sister of battle, the salamander giving her at least a sigil of their chapter, that she would wear with pride.
The nobles sit opposite a space marine captain drumming his fingers on a massive wooden table, damaging it with each go. Besides him stands Stephanie, still holding the banner. "So...I heard you berated my battle brothers, abandoned those whose care you were entrusted with and damaged a venerable veteran of the chapter in your cowardice. This matter will have to be addressed. Once the Tyrranids are driven off, naturally. Come Stephanie." He stands from the ruined chair, his full height casting a long shadow over them. They depart the chamber, passing his personal guard. They follow, all but one. He speaks into his private comm so the girl does not have to hear. "Brother, purge the gene stealers." Official reports would state that the rulers of the hive were incinerated by tyrranid bio plasma in a freak turn of events.
They wouldn't even need to hide it and can publicly make an example of him and those who supported his actions. He helped aliens kill humans and tried to reduce the manpower of the Imperium. That is _all_ that needs to be known. More than enough, really. He is a heretic and will be treated as such. On top of that, locking the Astartes out of the city with the Tyranids? The only reason they won't be obliterated from orbit by the Inquisition or other Astartes is because the Salamanders would stand against it or even hide what happened to prevent it.
That governor just cost the Salamanders not only a squad of capable marines, but a Dreadnaught as well. Dreadnaughts are very rare and important components of any space marine chapter, not only for the veteran of a thousand battles, but the tech of the dreadnaught chassis itself. It's more than enough to suspect the governor and his lackeys as genestealer cultists If an Inquisitor hears about this, they wouldn't even need to placate anyone higher on the administratum to execute this idiot. The Salamanders commander that arrives with the fleet wouldn't need one either.
Not only that, the Space Marine who gave Stephanie the Standard was stated to be an "Ancient"... Meaning he was a _VERY_ old Space Marine, and one who had seen many wars, many battles and many victories on the part of mankind... ...All of that, wasted by one Egotistical little prat of a Govenor who cared more about waving his authority around and saving his own face.
@@Victor-056so basically when the reinforcements arrive, the salamanders are likely to just blow his head off the second they see him because they know even the most procedure oriented Commisar or Administrator would have stamped the death warrant for the lord at the first chance they got?
@@coolsceegaming6178 Well, the Salamanders would flatout wave the warrent for his death straight to his face, _THEN_ blow his head off. Salamanders rarely just shoot without reason... Unless the target is an Eldari, then it's free game.
@@eyeballpapercut4400 Look up the Flash Terrers. 😁 They are a successor chapter of blood angels. Or Marines Malevolent. Plenty of loyalist stuff sounds heretical 😆
That would be cool but heldrakes already exist in 40k......they are demon engines.......maybe the embers of nocturne would be a better name since the 2nd's nickname was defenders of nocturne and the people they saved are fighting to honor their memories
3:15 Vulkan is residing at the deepest darkest corner of his room at Nocturne where he's playing Battle Mace 42 Million and waiting for the Salamanders to gather all Nine Artefacts together so he will finally come out, sneak into space and then make a dramatic entrance via drop pod to congratulate them for retrieving them with the Power of Friendship.
Sister Stephanie contributed to the war effort against the Tyranid menace by occasionally snare-trapping a lone Ripper worm and tossing it into the household furnace. Watching as it writhes in pain as Vulkan's firey benevolence engulfs it.
Something tells me that girl is going to seek membership in the Sororitas, constantly requesting deployment wherever the Salamanders must do their work.
@@piotrwisniewski70 They miss the point of 40k. It isn't endless misery and edgelord pushing crap. It is the light of hope in spite of the misery and crushing war. I mostly wanted it to continue so we could see her hand the banner back to the chapter.
Moreso when you notice something else in the last panel... Stephanine had rallied the guards into chanting the Salamander's Oath... The Guards who were forced to shut the Gates on the Salamanders, else the Govenor would have punished them and their families.
I'd like to see a sequel when the relief fleet arrives and the Planetary Nobility get their comeuppance for effectively hindering the Astartes in their mission and causing them to die by not leaving the gate open for them. That Spire Lord is about to get executed publicly.
I mean seriously. Had he kept the gates open for a while longer he would have a veteran company of space marines and a dreadnought to help hold the line for the following week. That's a lot of firepower in a strongly entrenched position. Instead he chose to have them all killed out in the open. Squandering their valuable potential Not only is he a heartless coward. He's plain stupid and incompetent on top of it. 🤦♂️
Even in the blackest of darkness, there is still light in the darkness..... Great men are forged in war. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.
It is s satire, but the fact that there are genuine heroes and good guys on the setting is what makes it funny. The Imperium of Men could follow the Salamanders, White Scars and Grey wolves' path and example of how to keep their humanity and loyalty to one another, but instead, they are blinded by false faith and promises. The path of salvation is literally amongst themselves, but they much prefer to lead their empire to inevitable ruin. It's like the perfect dark humor joke, the heroes' sacrifice and devotion to humanity ironically is what will lead humanity itself to destruction
Alternate version: The gate control room personel rebel at the order and keep the gae open, holding the control room from the royal guard long enough for the salamanders to get inside. Their death is more fuel to the fire when the Sons of Vulcan come knocking on he palace gates.
I like to imagine that much like in the case of Yarrick on Armageddon, that there is an old decrepit and retired commissar, he pulls his old coat on, racks a bolt into faithful old Coward's Bane and goes to have a meeting with the governor.
No matter how big or small the salamanders will be there, from sending supplies to making there last stand. Vulkan knows his sons will fight to protect the imperium of man. so he forges a metal flower with the name of that salamander and puts it in his garden so the imperium of man does not forget the sacrifices of his sons
Salamanders. Humility and humanity against selfishness. Strong enough to protect others via ones sacrifice against protecting ones selfish desires. A simple thought to whom put above; me or them. Sons of the XVIII th derive strenght from that simple thought - "Them." "Into the Fires of Battle Unto the Anvil of War".
This actually made me cry. I think the sacrifice for other people is one of the most beautiful, inspiring, sad, and human things in the world. It's when you think "This is real Human"
I can’t wait to see the second part where a good part of the chapter come to the planet, *very pissed off knowing how their brothers and the civilians were received by the governor. They would probably be joined by an inquisitor that will find, suspicious, at least, that a governor dared say “fuck you” to HIS angels.*
Throw in the fact that the Guardsmen of the city would have been the ones to make the call to the Inquisition... And would have been the ones to claim that Henson is a heretic.
Ooof that governor meet the salamander chapter he is in for a world of hell. He is responsible for the death of an ANCIENT and a DREADNOUGHT AND willingly sacrificing civilians. That governor is gonna burn for a long time.
1:30 At least there is a benefit of being a Dreadnought, a regular Astarte or even a squad of them wouldn't be able to hold up the closing gate long enough for the civilians to get through.
...She kind of _did_ light up the city at the end. Look at the crowd chanting "Unto the Anvil"... There are members of the Imperial Guardsmen in the crowd, all chanting "Unto the Anvil"... She basically lit a fire in the city... A Fire that will torch the Zoggin' keister of Govenor Henson. ...Basically, Govenor Henson's treachery to both the people within the city, and to the Salamanders, will result in flaming retribution one way or another... Such as declaring Henson a Heretic.
When the fleet comes, the girl will stand with the standart in her hand fighting against the Xenos. Holding it up high for all to see in a desprate last stand against the Xenos. The govoneur and his ... are dead. The last surviewers are behind the banner fo this Salamander. They evac the last humans, exterminatus the planet and have a few new heros on there side.
While the Salamanders aren’t that cruel (to humans anyways). It would serve as perfect karma for such a horrendous man. But tis is the 41st millennium. Where there *is* only war.
@@ramonayala7647 Being a Slave/Servitor isn't "grimdark" enough? And after all, nobody says that Salamanders themselves must recruit him... There are many Chapters eager to help just to have Salamanders owning them a debt.
Im pretty sure any spacemarine‘s authority overrides that of a simple governor. His decision to defend the city by shield wouldn’t be criticized, but I’m very sure his words towards that heroic salamander alone are reason enough to turn him into a toilet cleaning servitor
@@mateuszbanaszak4671 In 40k there is no limit to grimdark in 40k. There is only war. The best thing that can happen to that planet is an exterminatus, given that they are being invaded by the Tyranids, the most OP race currently, the other option is to become biomass.
I read many comments which say the Salamanders' sacrifice was a waste. Why to throw away valuable equipment, relics and whatnot. Well, here's why: every Space Marine chapter has a different combat doctrine. The Templars would have used the civilians as improvised close combat weapons if they would have ran out of ammo. Blood Angels would either disregard civvies or request them to fight by their side...until the black rage hits in, then everyone becomes a target. Raven Guard would try to instruct them to fight the enemy. Salamanders on the other hand do not view Imperial citizens as resources. They treat humans as the future of the Imperium. In the eyes of a Salamander, that little girl might become a great leader, a Canoness, or maybe a living saint somewhere along her life. One of the women could give birth to the next great hero of the Imperium. A guardsman's life spared is a dead enemy in the next battle. That is why they are willing to give their lives, sacrifice a dreadnought, potentially losing irreplaceable relics and weapons. Might seem like a waste. But a handful of space marines in return for the future of the Imperium is well worth it in their eyes. "Into the Fire!"
remember, no matter what chapter, the Space Marines will and always be human. Ranging from a firstborn to one of the emperors 10’000. *they will always be human. in birth, and death.*
That fit the Salamanders so fucking much it brings me to Tears, I'm only surprised we don't the a " X Time later " the Salamander Fleet with the Salamanders and a well deserved Punishment for this Gouvernour for his doing. Battlebrother! You give me the Feeltrain like a Demolisher Canon in my Face.
Why dose this hurt?! When i first read it i felt nothing, but the voices and the emotions they applied to it.... it felt like pride to see are salamanders, but at the same time felt the pain watching them die one by one as they give their lives for the people.... for humanity. May these marines be by the emperor side.
"INTO THE FIRES OF BATTLE! UNTO THE ANVIL OF WAR!" Vulkan would be proud of his sons, they did their duty until the end. I almost cried when Brother Goro held the door so everyone could get through, I was so happy and so proud of him. The Salamanders were heroes, and their sacrifice shall be remembered forever. Their flames may have gone out, but their embers they left behind still shine bright in the cold darkness of the galaxy. That governer is going to understand exactly what he did and why he is unfit for the role of governor.
@@jeanlamarc8563 I believe the Salamanders are going to make sure Justice will be served once the Liberation Fleet arrives. A cruel twist of fate would ofc be if the refugees turn out to have been infected.
I mean, he was right. The salamanders were endangering the city wasting time on easily replaceable civilians. The lives of everyone they saved doesn't even amount to one of their own. Overall, what they did was a net negative for the imperium. The governor might be a dick but he was also right.
And when the Chapter master hears of this, he'll be more frightening than the great dragons the Salamanders slay on Nocturne. May the God Emperor show mercy on the planetary governor for the rage of Salamanders will show no mercy...
This is why the sons of Vulkan will always be my favorite. Despite knowing they would perish that day, they faced their fate with pride, knowing they saved a few more innocents. Just as their father would.
Unfortunately for Governor Henson, the liberation fleet would be accompanied by none other than Commissar Holt. The pimp hand he would go on to deliver to the inept noble would become the stuff of legend throughout the entire sub-sector. A story of hope for the common man to show them that there is indeed justice in the galaxy, and a cautionary tale for proud nobles about the dangers of failing to live up to the Emperor's expectations.
Well, a few things for shure; 1 that girl is a future high ranking auxilia officer and is going to go Lotara Sarin on anyone who tries to touch that standard 2 that governor is going to have a VERY bad day, preferrably becouse of a heavy flamer 3 this guys are just Salamanders, nothing more, nothing less 4 exactly becouse they are Salamanders, One minute of silence at attention is required for the proud sons of Vulkan, bastions of mankind and MEN among men. INTO THE FIRE OF BATTLE, ONTO THE ANVIL OF WAR!!!!
Why do we love 40k even in its grim darkness? This comic is one of them. It is dark, but there is hope. There is loss, but there is life. There is joy in seeing goodness in the world and sorrow when it fades. And then there are memes where the Space Marine chapter learns a fat waste of space doomed a company and what happens to him afterwards.
A woman in her late fifties sighs, lifting her head. Atop her graying hair is the cap of a ship's Captain, her uniform that of the naval officers of the Salamanders Chapter. "And that, Brother Trull and Brother Wren, is when I first encountered your esteemed Chapter. I had no idea I had an aptitude for leadership or naval tactics, but I guess I impressed the Captain of the Fourth Company when I returned the standard and his insistence I be educated by the Chapter's servants revealed it. I will always be grateful for my chance to serve the Chapter and to serve the Emperor. I am humbled to be, even still after seven years, Mistress of the 'Spear of Nocturn', the Second Company's Strike Cruiser. Now go and make ready, gentlemen; we are moving into low orbit. We have xenos to burn... and innocent lives to save." As the two marines marched away and off the bridge of the 'Spear of Nocturn', Wren looked to Trull, "I have fought alongside brother marines who are veterans of dozens, if not a hundred battles, and they do not have a cloak, yet around her shoulders rests a salamander's mantel." Trull nodded. "An odd thing to see on a human, yes, but I will remind you, she protected the Second Company standard from greedy and deceitful hands at great risk to her life for a week... and she did it as a mere child without superhuman strength, armor, training or even a weapon. This is after insisting she stay and die alongside our brother marines... for she did not wish to abandon them." "Illidus VII, the Killip Space Port Evacuation... taking the 'Spear of Nocturn' into atmosphere so a single damaged thunderhawk could to make it back aboard when we had to retire from Brightmoor II..." Wren shook his head. "Even when she was told to move away on multiple occasions, she still refuses to abandon us..." "Willfully disobedient, even today. And adored by even those such as us for it. Captain Stephanie. Guardian Angel of the Second Company. Truly, the Emperor works in mysterious ways."
This is one of my favourite comics. Very few things hit me harder than stuff like this……good people doing what they KNOW is the right thing. Regardless of the cost to themselves
The salamnder has to be my most favourite space marine chapter no only they are loyal. They are also the most humane and will do anything to save civilian. even if it means their live. Kudos to those salamander.
I like to think that Salamander dreadnaughts often keep their sanity, even when placed in those newer, more physically straining Dreadnaught patterns, just because they have so much more support and humanity, they persist for far longer than most normal Dreadnaughts and Bjorn
I think it is because, in life, they got to become men. Salamander as encouraged to remain in contact with their families. They not merely boys, like other chapters. They are men.
We need a part 2 of the salamanders fleet arriving and saving them but also with the salamander chapter master backhanding that Noble so hard he bounces off the walls like a cartoon character because God damn he pisses me off
Years later Stephanie would join the Order of Eternal Flame. Often traveling with the Salamanders donning a small version of Zul'ra Konh's standard. She became renowned not for her strength, her rank, or any title, she was renowned for never letting a standard fall, never leaving a civilian or Astartes to die even if she had to carry them herself, and always being the last off a battlefield. A Sister of Battle who had died doing just that, carrying a Salamander on her back while holding up his standard, getting to a secure location so the salamander could be taken back to the ship for medical attention. She died standing while holding the Standard, not until after the battle had finished did the guard and astartes realize, yet she had never fallen. She was later given the highest honors the salamander's could give and Vulkan ordered that she be sealed with the very standard she died holding up.
It‘s a soul crushingly beautiful concept to think that vulkan, since he will always return and due to his empathy and humanity, would read up on all the sons he lost while. Learning of each of their fates and mourning to maybe forging something out of found plates from each company that lost many brothers in heroic actions and wear it to battle as a walking monument to their bravery and sacrifice. I could see vulkan du that.
To be fair they barely got civilians inside in time. Still that is pretty brave..or foolish from the governor. There might be some heavy talks when rest of the chapter arrives
As the city crumbled around him, Governor Henson hurried to the spaceport. He dragged his bulbous body along with the odious tapestry and bling that adorned it.
"Hurry, you fools!" he shouted at the serfs behind him. They carried his prized collections of wines and golden chronometers.
A piece of rockcrete fell from the ornate ceiling and onto the people in the hall. Henson cared not. He felt no pity for them. If anything, he felt anger. Anger that his priceless cloak was now ruined by dust and blood.
"Useless," he hissed as he kept running.
Soon, he reached the spaceport. But it was strangely empty. Only one dark green Thunderhawk was left and it was taking off.
"Wait!" he shouted, "Hold it! Stop!"
The ship didn't stop. It did, however, slow down. Its back end opened as the pilot rotated the large vessel. Henson saw people inside. Peasants. Low lives. Beggars, prostitutes, and low-ranking guards. And one other far larger figure.
"Space marine!" the governor yelled as he wheezed for air, "Lower the ship! The xenos are nearly here!"
The Astarte didn't flinch. The Thunderhawk slowly began ascending and its back end was closing.
"What do you think you're doing?! Get back here and do your duty!"
"We are doing our duty, governor," the marine said calmly, "The people are safe. Our mission is complete."
"You cannot be serious! What about me!?"
Just before the Thunderhawk's doors closed, the marine turned and gave one last glance at Henson.
"What about you?" he said coldly.
The vessel left. The force of its engines pushed the bulbous governor onto his back. His robes were now soaked in rainwater and blood.
"Get back here!" he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Get back here you damned-"
A low growl stole his words from his throat. Slowly, Henson turned around and saw a pair of red eyes staring at him from the darkness. Then another pair. Then another and then another. And then...
"No."
... the empty streets of the dead city were filled with one final scream.
fuck yhea
there no other word to describe it ,thx for writting this
KARMA, you murderous, uncaring, evil man. You didn’t care for the people of the planet you were supposed to rule, so now, no one will protect you.
Reminds me of an Ultramarine novel of a tyrannid invasion. A selfish wealthy man deactivated part of the city's AA guns so his ship could escape. Just at that moment the Ultramarine captain and a squad in a Thunderhawk were flying back while being chased by a massive swarm of gargoyles. The SM pilot was wondering why the AA guns weren't firing then quickly banked to avoid the rich ahole's ship. That ship then flew head-first into the gargoyles. The cockpit canopy was shattered, the pilot torn apart in seconds and a mass of claws and flesh came scrambling down the cabin towards the guy.
He didn't even have time to scream as his ship plummeted down and laughably crashed into one of his own factory districts.
Always loved that moment of instant karma.
Waoh.
Gav Thorpe & Dembski-Bowden would be proud. o7
Awesome writing!
The governer was then chokeslammed by the incomming salamander commander
He got the same treatment as that Marines Malevolent’s captain
You mean Vulkan suddenly appeared to chokeslammed the governor.
fudge im a Flesh Tearer ill do it too.
@@the-wanderer111 yes vulkan lives
@@jacktacca8013 Stomp Stomp
One Week Later
FF: "...Brother, fetch me the flamer."
SM: "But Forgefather, the tyranid forces have already been routed."
FF: "The HEAVY flamer."
BURN IN HOLY FIRE
What FF stands for?
@@arthurcodeco1462
Forge Father
@@arthurcodeco1462 Forgefather, a special rank within the Salamanders, I believe, though I know not specifics.
@@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595 Forge Fathers are Astartes that have shown a remarkable ability to build weapons and armor above the already well known ability of all Salamanders. They also always seem to go into combat with flamers of some kind or another.
Governor Henson was actually a scholar up until he died
His last lesson? Fuck around and find out
"Wow, what a pleasant and happy day i am having."
Chaotic voices: "Hello gentleman, ever heard of depression? YOU HAVE IT NOW!"
WHOOPS
The closet Lamenter has been found
That's probably the beauty of the Salamanders, when you see and hear their stories you are filled with sorrow and dread, but when you hear the cry into the fire, unto the Anvil you feel nothing but hope.
Sorry, but screw that!
I'm freaking pumped and proud of these sons of Vulkan, for doing what all space marines were made to do.
Just align thy will with the Tyranid hivemind, and there will be not need to worry over petty things like emotions or death. There is always hunger, and there is always more to consume. Why need worry about anything else?
Brother Gora is right. Vulkan would be proud.
He would also body slam the governor after hearing she closed the gate on civilians and his sons.
Your wrong, he WILL be proud
Indeed I'm very proud of them
@@Danisfd0184 give the governor a nice Big Hug Primarch Vulkan. (Wink wink)
@@Danisfd0184 OMG ITS HIM!!!!
I need sequel were the entire salamander chapter come in and get rid of the filth swarming the planet.
And then deal with the trynid swarm.
I want It, i really want it
Vulkan and his children are like a huggable bears until they get angry.
(1) Selfishness.
(2) Ignoring the civilians and putting them at risk.
(3) And Salamanders dead
Those are enoguh reasons for very colorful consequences.
Don't forget about recruiting Stephanie into the sisters of battle.
It's unfortunate that she can't join the Salamanders, but helping them purging tyranids ? With the sisters, she surely can !
@@kardaran7345 Well whatever happens she'll firstly go to the Schola Progenium anyways, because her parents probably died while fighting for the Imperium.
If she has what it takes to be a sister, then that will be the logical next step.
@@DavidBernad-e3m You forgot Eldar Children.
He had hid behind his walls, his towers, and his spires. He had hid behind his men and his entourage and his status. At first, he had distance. Even the largest of mountains were small if viewed from afar. How small the Space Marines seemed then. They were few. His men were many. And even the largest of mountains would fall to a thousand charges.
How large, then, did the Space Marine in front of him seem. And he remembered the litanies and prayers from his childhood, long ago, long before his ascension. They were not just 'Space Marines'. They were not merely genetically modified transhuman supersoldiers. No. They were His Angels. And they brought death.
The yellow visor was silent. His Chapter was fire clad, and his visor brought calm light. But there was no warmth today. Not from the Salamanders, not from his people, not toward him. The governor, he who proclaimed himself lord of the land, who saw his authority above that of the Adeptus Astartes, felt small then.
His guards had thrown down their arms, crying and weeping in regret. Those who had been careless enough to fire upon the approaching party by the governor's words were cut down without mercy, a far cry from the gentleness the previous party displayed during their first interaction. The rest of the nobles, their sharp tongues and poison spit lost in their throats, some voiding their bowels, their so called dignity abandoned, huddled fearfully in their corners.
Next to the Space Marine was a girl. Some random girl from some poor sector of the world, dirty, raggaed... enraged. Her name was Stephanie, a nobody, and yet something allowed her to not only stand beside one of the Emperor's own with her back straight, and also allowed her to carry the heavy, weighted standard of the Second Company without question.
-
When there was no response on the Vox and the Augur scans returned null results for life signals, they had felt saddened but understanding. Space Marines fought. Space Marines died. So long as they had accomplished their duties.
But the air was different. There was no welcoming party to greet them, the gate firmly closed, the bodies of their brothers strewn about like garbage. When they entered the walls, they saw a flood of people kneeling around a girl, the girl kneeing around a flag. A standard. Their Standard.
There was confusion, of course, and mistrust, for a Standard should stay with those that had carried it into battle, always. But there were always exceptions. The girl, (Stephanie, my Lord, she said through tears), was questioned and a clear picture was borne. One of cowardness. Of greed. Of a man that did not know his place.
And the simmering flames of sadness rose to an inferno of rage.
-
Salamanders. They who embodied the warmth of fire, the hope it represented. A campfire in the darkness of void, welcome to all who make seek asylum from the horrors beyond. But fire was dual visaged. Fire was not just for heat or for power. Fire burned. Fire raged.
Fire represented the Emperor's Light.
The Emperor's Light was hope.
The Emperor's Light was Wrath.
"I-" the governor tried, stammering. "I-"
"For the lives you have acosted," the Captain said, and he was referring to the civilians that had perished outside those walls; he would morn his brothers separate, for they died a warrior's death. "For the dishonor you sow at the highest levels. In the Emperor's name, and in that of our Father, Vulkan, I sentence you to death."
"W-wai-ahhhh~!"
The governor, so fanciful of his geothermal baths, bathed down in the purest of flames: promethium, which cleanses all.
The body fell, charring and smoking, still wreathed in holy fire. The prayers loudened. As if the Emperor would forgive them for their sins.
The Captain knelt down, one hand on Stephanie's shoulders. "You have the spirit of a dragon," he whispered. "Thank you for keeping this safe." He took the banner's staff into his hands. "My brother would be proud."
Stephanie nodded as the Salamander rose. Then they turned and left.
An in their smouldering hearts echoed one word:
Fools.
Goddamn.
Well written and well done, very well done.
@@Caitlyn3000 Thank you.
Fantastically made.
EPIIICC! I really had to take my time to read it.
@@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas Thank you, good sir.
When the Salamander fleet arrives, this planet is going undergo a . . . change of leadership.
You damn right! I would pay money to see that happen!
Damn straight!
I now want Chaotic Voices to do a sequel to this where that pompous governor has to answer to astartes, but not from the safety of of vid screen.
@chubbyninja89 I'll pay to see that too!
Under new management 😊
One DEGREASING. it will burn calories OPTIONAL
When Vulkan He'Stan learned of this, said Governor was rapidly demoted to "Urinal Servitor" by authority of "Come and Fucking Stop Me."
Wait he did?
I am pretty sure he is more useful to the Imperium as a urinal servitor then he was as a governor.
@@mizu7662oh yes, much more useful. Though the fact the Tech Priests ‘accidentally’ botched the lobotomy portion of the process so he is aware of what is happening for the rest of his existence is such a……. ‘Shame’. But oh well what can you do 😏
@@chesnex. No, vulkan would either make him do the most absolutely physically taxing work for the salamanders for the rest of his life, or see how well he works as an anvil
No, no, no! By the God-Emperor, this will not do. Make him a janitor. This will suffice.
And every single Salamander had the exact same final thought:
"Worth it."
The dreadnaught being courteous of civilians is hilarious
But inline with what the Salamanders would do.
Being thousands of years old is no excuse to be rude.
“Protec da lil’uns”
@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus
Aye. Protec' em, indeed.
It's the chadest of the chads.
We need a sequel of the girl returning the standard to the salamanders, so the chapter knows they died in honor, never disgraced.
Closure!
Damn right!
Then skip forward a few years. She is a daughter of the Emperor in the Sisters of Battle, and we see her helping guardsmen and civilians herself. Hanging off her armor is a little charm shaped like a salamander's head, a reminder to be like those who gave their lives for her.
I can see if she comes back as a guardsmen, or sister of battle, the salamander giving her at least a sigil of their chapter, that she would wear with pride.
I need to see that governor get a boltshell to the skull
"I have the weight"
that's one hell of a reason to not miss the gym.
Gym goals righ there
What did "I have the weight" mean? Is holding the weight of the door? Is he heavy? Is it something else? I was confused by it.
@@oddtomato1049
He's holding the weight of the door.
Gora: "LIGHT WEIGHT. LIGHT WEIGHT. LIGHT WEIGHT."
For so reason it gave me some Bionicle mask of light vibes.... damn I'm old
"Let's make our end memorable!" - Salamanders in their last stand against the Tyranids.
Lamenters - "Ah, kindred souls I see?"
Master Ima-Gun Di and Captain Keeli would be proud.
Fight like the dragons of old Terra myth! So the whole Xenos filth will burn this day into their minds!
@@Anime-117 I always thought of the Salamanders watching that episode, their final stand hits really hard.
@@bigbangrafa8435 Damn right
Vulkan, appearing behind the governor like he's the Undertaker: *i hope the Emperor has mercy on your soul, for i will not...*
Always fear the anger of a gentle man. And Vulkan is one of the most gentle hearted men in 40k.
"And they tell stories of how 4 marines and 1 Dreadnought defeated the whole swarm till death for a marine's life is worth a thousand enemies."
The nobles sit opposite a space marine captain drumming his fingers on a massive wooden table, damaging it with each go. Besides him stands Stephanie, still holding the banner.
"So...I heard you berated my battle brothers, abandoned those whose care you were entrusted with and damaged a venerable veteran of the chapter in your cowardice. This matter will have to be addressed. Once the Tyrranids are driven off, naturally. Come Stephanie." He stands from the ruined chair, his full height casting a long shadow over them. They depart the chamber, passing his personal guard. They follow, all but one. He speaks into his private comm so the girl does not have to hear. "Brother, purge the gene stealers."
Official reports would state that the rulers of the hive were incinerated by tyrranid bio plasma in a freak turn of events.
I really like the idea that some of the nobility where genestealers. While the rest where just incompetent.
They wouldn't even need to hide it and can publicly make an example of him and those who supported his actions. He helped aliens kill humans and tried to reduce the manpower of the Imperium. That is _all_ that needs to be known. More than enough, really. He is a heretic and will be treated as such. On top of that, locking the Astartes out of the city with the Tyranids? The only reason they won't be obliterated from orbit by the Inquisition or other Astartes is because the Salamanders would stand against it or even hide what happened to prevent it.
@@theotherbaratheon1895I’m fairly sure that was an excuse the chapter cooked up to kill the governor and nobles without getting in trouble
Hmm... there are some hot ladies. Spare them. They might be of service as cooks and eye-candy for the Guards.
@@BlackWolf-bu5dt
Nobody would be the wiser
And even if someone was
*_theyd be wise enough to keep shut knowing no one will hear them_*
Well done my son, you all have completed your duty as a Salamanders
VUKAN LIVES!
INTO THE FIRE!
@@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas
*STOMP STOMP*
VULKAN LIVES! *STOMP STOMP*
@@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas Salamander Space Marines: INTO THE FIRE OF BATTLE! ON TO THE ANVIL OF WAR!
That governor just cost the Salamanders not only a squad of capable marines, but a Dreadnaught as well. Dreadnaughts are very rare and important components of any space marine chapter, not only for the veteran of a thousand battles, but the tech of the dreadnaught chassis itself. It's more than enough to suspect the governor and his lackeys as genestealer cultists
If an Inquisitor hears about this, they wouldn't even need to placate anyone higher on the administratum to execute this idiot. The Salamanders commander that arrives with the fleet wouldn't need one either.
Not only that, the Space Marine who gave Stephanie the Standard was stated to be an "Ancient"... Meaning he was a _VERY_ old Space Marine, and one who had seen many wars, many battles and many victories on the part of mankind...
...All of that, wasted by one Egotistical little prat of a Govenor who cared more about waving his authority around and saving his own face.
@@Victor-056so basically when the reinforcements arrive, the salamanders are likely to just blow his head off the second they see him because they know even the most procedure oriented Commisar or Administrator would have stamped the death warrant for the lord at the first chance they got?
@@coolsceegaming6178 Well, the Salamanders would flatout wave the warrent for his death straight to his face, _THEN_ blow his head off.
Salamanders rarely just shoot without reason... Unless the target is an Eldari, then it's free game.
10 years later a new battalion was born lead by General Stephanie Smith. They were called...
THE HELL DRAKES.
The what Drakes now?? That sounds a bit heretical
@@eyeballpapercut4400 Look up the Flash Terrers. 😁 They are a successor chapter of blood angels. Or Marines Malevolent. Plenty of loyalist stuff sounds heretical 😆
@@theotherbaratheon1895 1) Lookup what a Heldrake is 2) Spelling? Hello?
@@eyeballpapercut4400 hey, I hope you have a lovely October. 😘
That would be cool but heldrakes already exist in 40k......they are demon engines.......maybe the embers of nocturne would be a better name since the 2nd's nickname was defenders of nocturne and the people they saved are fighting to honor their memories
Imagine the face of the governor when the arriving Salamander captain will learn that his brothers were left to die for no good reason.
Pants to be darkened!
3:15 Vulkan is residing at the deepest darkest corner of his room at Nocturne where he's playing Battle Mace 42 Million and waiting for the Salamanders to gather all Nine Artefacts together so he will finally come out, sneak into space and then make a dramatic entrance via drop pod to congratulate them for retrieving them with the Power of Friendship.
VULKAN LIVES! *THUMP THUMP THUMP*
VULKAN LIVES! *STOMP STOMP*
"ZOGGING GOOD SONS YOU ARE!" - Vulkan as he hugs a carnifex to death
VULKAN LIVES!!! *THUMP* *THUMP* *THUMP*
Sister Stephanie contributed to the war effort against the Tyranid menace by occasionally snare-trapping a lone Ripper worm and tossing it into the household furnace. Watching as it writhes in pain as Vulkan's firey benevolence engulfs it.
Something tells me that girl is going to seek membership in the Sororitas, constantly requesting deployment wherever the Salamanders must do their work.
Venerable Brother Gora (dreadnaught) does indeed LIFT.
HE HAS THE WEIGHT.
it actually made me tear up at the end, when the girl was holding the flag high and proud, chanting their creed
@richardhaegeler6858bro, that would be an unnecessary grimdark part. Don't make it sadder
@@piotrwisniewski70 They miss the point of 40k. It isn't endless misery and edgelord pushing crap. It is the light of hope in spite of the misery and crushing war.
I mostly wanted it to continue so we could see her hand the banner back to the chapter.
Moreso when you notice something else in the last panel...
Stephanine had rallied the guards into chanting the Salamander's Oath... The Guards who were forced to shut the Gates on the Salamanders, else the Govenor would have punished them and their families.
Agreed, broke my heart.
Stephanie well on her way to becoming Saint Stephanie of the Blazing Anvil
Future mini! I want someone out there to make a Saint Stephanie of the Blazing Anvil miniature! I will buy it!
@@J1P2K stupid fricking idiot here, asking how much your willing to pay for a custom saint. (i can sorta kinda art things)
That would be cool. Like Jeanne D'Arc, a little girl walking among huge juggernauts bearing a standart.
I'd like to see a sequel when the relief fleet arrives and the Planetary Nobility get their comeuppance for effectively hindering the Astartes in their mission and causing them to die by not leaving the gate open for them. That Spire Lord is about to get executed publicly.
Maybe one day!
I mean seriously. Had he kept the gates open for a while longer he would have a veteran company of space marines and a dreadnought to help hold the line for the following week. That's a lot of firepower in a strongly entrenched position. Instead he chose to have them all killed out in the open. Squandering their valuable potential
Not only is he a heartless coward. He's plain stupid and incompetent on top of it. 🤦♂️
@@inquisitionagent9052 Such is most Imperial nobles
And then he gets a reminder about how much Salamanders love flamers
I find the dreadnaught saying, “Excuse me.” Very funny. Never thought I’d hear someone so ancient be so courteous.
"No more wilfull disobedience."
Oh, Ancient, have you not forgotten? The best soldiers are the hardest to control.
0:40 I wouldn't be surprised if those nobles are closet Slaaneshi cultists since hedonism is common among them in the Imperium.
His comical shortness though
Nah, its just high class in W40k.
They are usually disconnected from reality and can do stuff like that without being a cultist.
Much too ugly
I'm officially part of the "37 seconds ago" gang. Also, this comic hurt me in the feels. WHY DID THEY HAVE TO DIE?!
Heroes of the imperium lie on the battlefields
It is War. Only in death does duty end
@@KadOli2008 Death is not the end, brother. We will serve beside the Throne when it comes. The End.
because this is warhammer 40.000, and in the future, there is only war
The emperor is besides them now brother
“40k iS sAtIRe tHeRe No GoOd GUyS” The heretic spat as I drowned him in the Dragons Flame
It is satire,from an out of universe perspective.
But it isn't a joke.
@@Youcancallmeishmaellits not a good one.
Even in the blackest of darkness, there is still light in the darkness.....
Great men are forged in war. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.
It is s satire, but the fact that there are genuine heroes and good guys on the setting is what makes it funny. The Imperium of Men could follow the Salamanders, White Scars and Grey wolves' path and example of how to keep their humanity and loyalty to one another, but instead, they are blinded by false faith and promises. The path of salvation is literally amongst themselves, but they much prefer to lead their empire to inevitable ruin. It's like the perfect dark humor joke, the heroes' sacrifice and devotion to humanity ironically is what will lead humanity itself to destruction
Reminder that even the Salamanders have done atrocities
Alternate version:
The gate control room personel rebel at the order and keep the gae open, holding the control room from the royal guard long enough for the salamanders to get inside. Their death is more fuel to the fire when the Sons of Vulcan come knocking on he palace gates.
If only they had brains
Weep not for the salamanders for their fire still burns bright, with in their chest Into the fires of battle, unto the anvil of war.
A hero fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him
I like to imagine that much like in the case of Yarrick on Armageddon, that there is an old decrepit and retired commissar, he pulls his old coat on, racks a bolt into faithful old Coward's Bane and goes to have a meeting with the governor.
That commissar: so your the one who sent my soldiers to die
No matter how big or small the salamanders will be there, from sending supplies to making there last stand.
Vulkan knows his sons will fight to protect the imperium of man. so he forges a metal flower with the name of that salamander and puts it in his garden so the imperium of man does not forget the sacrifices of his sons
The salamanders chapters and the lamenters are the ones who care I feel so sorry for the suffering both go through
Salamanders. Humility and humanity against selfishness. Strong enough to protect others via ones sacrifice against protecting ones selfish desires. A simple thought to whom put above; me or them. Sons of the XVIII th derive strenght from that simple thought - "Them."
"Into the Fires of Battle
Unto the Anvil of War".
This Is why i love them
@@miriamemanueleforneris3701 Amem brother
This actually made me cry. I think the sacrifice for other people is one of the most beautiful, inspiring, sad, and human things in the world. It's when you think "This is real Human"
This one really hurt. The only way this could've been worse is if it were Lamenters protecting them.
The actor who played Governor Henson really played the stuffy noble perfectly.
I can’t wait to see the second part where a good part of the chapter come to the planet, *very pissed off knowing how their brothers and the civilians were received by the governor. They would probably be joined by an inquisitor that will find, suspicious, at least, that a governor dared say “fuck you” to HIS angels.*
Oh most definitely heretical of the highest order.
@@josephcometa1992 above a 70% chance of slanesh corruption
@@Volcano22207Definitely a part in the diabolical plans of the forces of chaos.
Throw in the fact that the Guardsmen of the city would have been the ones to make the call to the Inquisition... And would have been the ones to claim that Henson is a heretic.
Put Henson in a penitent engine.
The Emperor Protects.
The Fallen will forever be known as the Emperor's Finest.
That's why Salamanders, are my favorite chapter of space marines.
Ooof that governor meet the salamander chapter he is in for a world of hell.
He is responsible for the death of an ANCIENT and a DREADNOUGHT AND willingly sacrificing civilians.
That governor is gonna burn for a long time.
1:30 At least there is a benefit of being a Dreadnought, a regular Astarte or even a squad of them wouldn't be able to hold up the closing gate long enough for the civilians to get through.
The Salamanders are gonna have “words” with that governor for his actions.
I half expected the girl lighting up the city, or the governor's palace, when she said "INTO THE FIRE", comically.
...She kind of _did_ light up the city at the end.
Look at the crowd chanting "Unto the Anvil"... There are members of the Imperial Guardsmen in the crowd, all chanting "Unto the Anvil"... She basically lit a fire in the city... A Fire that will torch the Zoggin' keister of Govenor Henson.
...Basically, Govenor Henson's treachery to both the people within the city, and to the Salamanders, will result in flaming retribution one way or another... Such as declaring Henson a Heretic.
A dreadnought calling a space marine "little brother" made my day
When the fleet comes, the girl will stand with the standart in her hand fighting against the Xenos. Holding it up high for all to see in a desprate last stand against the Xenos. The govoneur and his ... are dead. The last surviewers are behind the banner fo this Salamander. They evac the last humans, exterminatus the planet and have a few new heros on there side.
After rest of the chapter comes, and anihilates the Tyranids, they should "recruit" that Govener as a "crewmate" on theyr Battle Barge.
We all know that won't happen. 40k is grimdark and grimdark is absolute.
While the Salamanders aren’t that cruel (to humans anyways). It would serve as perfect karma for such a horrendous man. But tis is the 41st millennium. Where there *is* only war.
@@ramonayala7647
Being a Slave/Servitor isn't "grimdark" enough?
And after all, nobody says that Salamanders themselves must recruit him...
There are many Chapters eager to help just to have Salamanders owning them a debt.
Im pretty sure any spacemarine‘s authority overrides that of a simple governor. His decision to defend the city by shield wouldn’t be criticized, but I’m very sure his words towards that heroic salamander alone are reason enough to turn him into a toilet cleaning servitor
@@mateuszbanaszak4671 In 40k there is no limit to grimdark in 40k. There is only war. The best thing that can happen to that planet is an exterminatus, given that they are being invaded by the Tyranids, the most OP race currently, the other option is to become biomass.
I read many comments which say the Salamanders' sacrifice was a waste. Why to throw away valuable equipment, relics and whatnot.
Well, here's why: every Space Marine chapter has a different combat doctrine. The Templars would have used the civilians as improvised close combat weapons if they would have ran out of ammo.
Blood Angels would either disregard civvies or request them to fight by their side...until the black rage hits in, then everyone becomes a target.
Raven Guard would try to instruct them to fight the enemy.
Salamanders on the other hand do not view Imperial citizens as resources. They treat humans as the future of the Imperium. In the eyes of a Salamander, that little girl might become a great leader, a Canoness, or maybe a living saint somewhere along her life. One of the women could give birth to the next great hero of the Imperium. A guardsman's life spared is a dead enemy in the next battle.
That is why they are willing to give their lives, sacrifice a dreadnought, potentially losing irreplaceable relics and weapons. Might seem like a waste. But a handful of space marines in return for the future of the Imperium is well worth it in their eyes.
"Into the Fire!"
Unto the Anvil!
Unto the Anvil !!
"Unto the Anvil!"
Unto the Anvil!!
Unto the Anvil!
Saving even the life of a child wont redeem the Imperium, but it will redeem your soul
Corruption.
Someone should make the inquisitors more active and restart the empire
remember, no matter what chapter, the Space Marines will and always be human. Ranging from a firstborn to one of the emperors 10’000.
*they will always be human. in birth, and death.*
Totally agree. Unless they’re Marines Malevolent.
That fit the Salamanders so fucking much it brings me to Tears, I'm only surprised we don't the a " X Time later " the Salamander Fleet with the Salamanders and a well deserved Punishment for this Gouvernour for his doing. Battlebrother! You give me the Feeltrain like a Demolisher Canon in my Face.
Damn tyranids to the deepest pits of hell.
How could he's not be proud to see his sons act so noble . It's a vulcan ever wanted for his boys.
The giga chad salamanders are at it again
Why dose this hurt?! When i first read it i felt nothing, but the voices and the emotions they applied to it.... it felt like pride to see are salamanders, but at the same time felt the pain watching them die one by one as they give their lives for the people.... for humanity. May these marines be by the emperor side.
Ya'll did good work keep it up also did not know edits can remove your hearts sorry
No worries. MORE HEARTS!!
@@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas yay!
"INTO THE FIRES OF BATTLE! UNTO THE ANVIL OF WAR!" Vulkan would be proud of his sons, they did their duty until the end.
I almost cried when Brother Goro held the door so everyone could get through, I was so happy and so proud of him. The Salamanders were heroes, and their sacrifice shall be remembered forever. Their flames may have gone out, but their embers they left behind still shine bright in the cold darkness of the galaxy.
That governer is going to understand exactly what he did and why he is unfit for the role of governor.
Until chaos or genestealer cults exploit the crowd's desire of justice
@@jeanlamarc8563 I believe the Salamanders are going to make sure Justice will be served once the Liberation Fleet arrives.
A cruel twist of fate would ofc be if the refugees turn out to have been infected.
I mean, he was right. The salamanders were endangering the city wasting time on easily replaceable civilians. The lives of everyone they saved doesn't even amount to one of their own.
Overall, what they did was a net negative for the imperium. The governor might be a dick but he was also right.
And when the Chapter master hears of this, he'll be more frightening than the great dragons the Salamanders slay on Nocturne.
May the God Emperor show mercy on the planetary governor for the rage of Salamanders will show no mercy...
Hell hath no fury like a Salamander's
When the planetary governor told the salamander that he isn’t gunna rescue civilians. 😂
This is why the sons of Vulkan will always be my favorite. Despite knowing they would perish that day, they faced their fate with pride, knowing they saved a few more innocents. Just as their father would.
"They are my Space Marines, and they shall not know fear."
- The Emperor of Mankind
And the emperor did not stutter
"Emperor give me strength", first time invoking the Emperor ever gave me chills 👍
What a phenomenal comic! Without a doubt, those Salamanders made both Vulkan and the Emperor proud
VULKAN LIVES!
Unfortunately for Governor Henson, the liberation fleet would be accompanied by none other than Commissar Holt. The pimp hand he would go on to deliver to the inept noble would become the stuff of legend throughout the entire sub-sector. A story of hope for the common man to show them that there is indeed justice in the galaxy, and a cautionary tale for proud nobles about the dangers of failing to live up to the Emperor's expectations.
Commissar Holt....now THERE'S a name I haven't heard in a while!
Into the fires of battle, unto the anvil of war.
Like a true Astartes to the very end.
Vulkan is very very proud.
Dude its so heartbreaking when a dreadnaught is killed, especially a salamander dreadnaught
There must have been some sneaky Aeldari Ninjas there, too. Because, someone cut a bunch of onions over my keyboard.
Well, a few things for shure;
1 that girl is a future high ranking auxilia officer and is going to go Lotara Sarin on anyone who tries to touch that standard
2 that governor is going to have a VERY bad day, preferrably becouse of a heavy flamer
3 this guys are just Salamanders, nothing more, nothing less
4 exactly becouse they are Salamanders, One minute of silence at attention is required for the proud sons of Vulkan, bastions of mankind and MEN among men. INTO THE FIRE OF BATTLE, ONTO THE ANVIL OF WAR!!!!
What all space marines should be
And for a weeks time..that valiant little girl became an Honorary Salamander, holding their banner with pride
She will make a fine member of the sisters of battle
Why do we love 40k even in its grim darkness?
This comic is one of them.
It is dark, but there is hope. There is loss, but there is life. There is joy in seeing goodness in the world and sorrow when it fades.
And then there are memes where the Space Marine chapter learns a fat waste of space doomed a company and what happens to him afterwards.
A woman in her late fifties sighs, lifting her head. Atop her graying hair is the cap of a ship's Captain, her uniform that of the naval officers of the Salamanders Chapter. "And that, Brother Trull and Brother Wren, is when I first encountered your esteemed Chapter. I had no idea I had an aptitude for leadership or naval tactics, but I guess I impressed the Captain of the Fourth Company when I returned the standard and his insistence I be educated by the Chapter's servants revealed it. I will always be grateful for my chance to serve the Chapter and to serve the Emperor. I am humbled to be, even still after seven years, Mistress of the 'Spear of Nocturn', the Second Company's Strike Cruiser. Now go and make ready, gentlemen; we are moving into low orbit. We have xenos to burn... and innocent lives to save."
As the two marines marched away and off the bridge of the 'Spear of Nocturn', Wren looked to Trull, "I have fought alongside brother marines who are veterans of dozens, if not a hundred battles, and they do not have a cloak, yet around her shoulders rests a salamander's mantel."
Trull nodded. "An odd thing to see on a human, yes, but I will remind you, she protected the Second Company standard from greedy and deceitful hands at great risk to her life for a week... and she did it as a mere child without superhuman strength, armor, training or even a weapon. This is after insisting she stay and die alongside our brother marines... for she did not wish to abandon them."
"Illidus VII, the Killip Space Port Evacuation... taking the 'Spear of Nocturn' into atmosphere so a single damaged thunderhawk could to make it back aboard when we had to retire from Brightmoor II..." Wren shook his head. "Even when she was told to move away on multiple occasions, she still refuses to abandon us..."
"Willfully disobedient, even today. And adored by even those such as us for it. Captain Stephanie. Guardian Angel of the Second Company. Truly, the Emperor works in mysterious ways."
Niiice!
I would've thought she becomes the Canoness Superior of a new order of Sororitas, but this works well too.
I feel it’s canon now that all dreadnoughts refer to other space marines as little brother
Well considering that their both older and bigger
This is one of my favourite comics. Very few things hit me harder than stuff like this……good people doing what they KNOW is the right thing. Regardless of the cost to themselves
Vulkan Lives! *STOMP STOMP*
( _echoing_ ) VULKAN LIVES! _STOMP STOMP_
I swear the vulkan are just so wholesome with their flamethrowers they didn't deserve to die like that
You’re right. They don’t deserve to die like that. They choose to die like that. Because that’s what Vulkan, their Father, would choose.
@@TheAKgunner thanks 👍
@@Spythings245 You’re welcome. 👍
The salamnder has to be my most favourite space marine chapter no only they are loyal. They are also the most humane and will do anything to save civilian. even if it means their live. Kudos to those salamander.
This is my favorite comic. It shows the Salamanders as truly caring.*
I NEED A PART 2!!! I WANT JUSTICE!!!!!!
You can deffo ask the artist!
I like to think that Salamander dreadnaughts often keep their sanity, even when placed in those newer, more physically straining Dreadnaught patterns, just because they have so much more support and humanity, they persist for far longer than most normal Dreadnaughts and Bjorn
I think it is because, in life, they got to become men. Salamander as encouraged to remain in contact with their families. They not merely boys, like other chapters.
They are men.
When the rest of the chapter hears about what happened here...
Hell hath no fury like a Salamander's
1:00 i love how he standing on a little stairs and is still tiny compared to the salamander.
what people thing men want: money, women, cars
what they actually want:
"I'm going down, I'm taking as many of you with me as i can" -Those guys
When I clicked on a 40k comic dub I did not expect to feel all these feelings. The second half literally brought a tear to my eye. This is so good.
Ah yes, that is what we do here!
We need a part 2 of the salamanders fleet arriving and saving them but also with the salamander chapter master backhanding that Noble so hard he bounces off the walls like a cartoon character because God damn he pisses me off
HAH!
@@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas yes, his actions are those that must be punished in the eyes of a salamander
I’ve been waiting forever for somebody to dub this masterpiece. Much obliged Chaotic Voices
😉 most welcome!
I assume this girl wants to be a Space Marine now, so a new Sister of Battle is born.
Years later Stephanie would join the Order of Eternal Flame. Often traveling with the Salamanders donning a small version of Zul'ra Konh's standard. She became renowned not for her strength, her rank, or any title, she was renowned for never letting a standard fall, never leaving a civilian or Astartes to die even if she had to carry them herself, and always being the last off a battlefield.
A Sister of Battle who had died doing just that, carrying a Salamander on her back while holding up his standard, getting to a secure location so the salamander could be taken back to the ship for medical attention. She died standing while holding the Standard, not until after the battle had finished did the guard and astartes realize, yet she had never fallen.
She was later given the highest honors the salamander's could give and Vulkan ordered that she be sealed with the very standard she died holding up.
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Just a small combat patrol and they manage to rescue that many civilians for weeks. Vulkan will be proud.
That governor is gonna know what it feels like being punched by chapter master Tu'shan for this treatment of civilians and his brothers
absolutely loved editing this! The pics kept giving me goosebumps!
Thank you for making it next level, broeder!
A living sarcophagus mech showing manners is S tier writing.
It‘s a soul crushingly beautiful concept to think that vulkan, since he will always return and due to his empathy and humanity, would read up on all the sons he lost while. Learning of each of their fates and mourning to maybe forging something out of found plates from each company that lost many brothers in heroic actions and wear it to battle as a walking monument to their bravery and sacrifice.
I could see vulkan du that.
They go unto the golden gates, waiting to fight for the innocent once again in the great battle.
To be fair they barely got civilians inside in time. Still that is pretty brave..or foolish from the governor. There might be some heavy talks when rest of the chapter arrives
Cant save them all
Well, that’s a Salamander devoted planet now… Recruiting there would be an honour for the inhabitants.