A Severina Raine story Amidst the endless war of the 41st Millennium, the Emperor's soldiers must take what quiet moments of comradeship they can – and as Commissar Severina Raine and Captain Andred Fel share such a moment, they bond over the horrors of their past. READ IT BECAUSE Rachel Harrison explores the ways in which the Imperium forges its weapons through the Schola Progenium, laying bare the hideous trials future commissars and storm troopers are put through in order to ensure that they really are the best of the best. THE STORY As their war against the Chaos cult known as the Sighted rages on, the 11th Antari Rifles have been forced into the safety of underground tunnels. As her foes bombard the surface, Commissar Severina Raine patrols the tunnels, and finds kinship with another survivor of the Schola Progenium. Remembering the trials she underwent as a would-be commissar, she asks Militarum Tempestus captain Andred Fel about what he underwent. As they share stories, both face up to the horror of their pasts, and the hope of their future. Written by Rachel Harrison

A Blood Angels story High Chaplain Astorath of the Blood Angels travels to the world of Asque, where a brother of the blood has succumbed to the Black Rage. It falls to the Redeemer of the Lost to find and end the lost warrior, and to complete the mission he began. READ IT BECAUSE Astorath is one of the most terrifying and fascinating heroes of the Blood Angels, and this tale shows him about his grisly work, and delves into exactly what it takes to be the one to end the suffering of his cursed and tortured brothers. THE STORY As High Chaplain of the Blood Angels, it is the role of Astorath to bring peace to those of the blood of Sanguinius who have fallen victim to the Black Rage. Wherever they are, whatever their mission, when the curse takes them, Astorath will come. He comes now to the world of Asque, a place of towering fungal forests – and nightmares. A force of Blood Angels have saved the people of Asque from the grip of monsters, but one among them has been gripped by madness. Astorath must hunt and bring peace to this benighted warrior, as befits the Redeemer of the Lost. Written by Guy Haley