When the fortress world of Kelthorn voices its allegiance to Chaos, dozens of Imperial Guard regiments are sent to crush the traitors. The Cadian 39th, commanded by Castellan Blakov, lead the fight to storm the planetary capital, Fellguard. Can they cross the treacherous no-man’s land of static defences to capture a crucially placed bastion that guards the main entrance to the city? An Imperial Guard short story by Mark Clapham

The fate of a world hangs in the balance as massed regiments of the Imperial Guard fight to recapture its capital city, Fellguard, from the forces of Chaos. As daemons rage across the landscape, the Cadian 39th and their commander are put to the ultimate test – but will lasguns and faith be enough to win the day?