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Cause and Effect

Setting
Warhammer 40,000
Type
Short Story
First published
30 Aug 2015
Length
30 pp · ~33m read
Rating
3.4626 ratingsRating distribution: 1-star: 1 · 2-star: 1 · 3-star: 13 · 4-star: 7 · 5-star: 4. See the reviews on Goodreads (opens in a new tab)1 reviews on Goodreads  (opens in a new tab)
ISBN-13
9781785723032
Featuring
AeldariSilver Skulls

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Synopsis

The Silver Skulls Chapter of Space Marines place great value on the visions of their psykers, and follow their guidance in all matters. When Chapter Master Argentius seeks advice on whether to promote battle-brother Gileas Ur'ten to Captain of the Eighth Company, the Prognosticators are unable to provide a clear answer. While Gileas is an extremely capable warrior, he is also prone to fits of temper. Will his current mission against the eldar prove beyond doubt his capacity to lead?

Read it because The Silver Skulls' reliance on their psychic Prognosticators is explored. When the Chapter refuses to act without a clear steer from these warrior-mystics, what happens when their visions are clouded and the future unclear? And could one warrior make a difference...?