The Relic

Legends of the Space Marines

by Jonathan Green

As Ghazghkull Thraka's second invasion engulfs Armageddon, Dreadnought Brother Jarold leads warriors from the Black Templars Chapter in battle against the greenskins in the frozen Dead Lands. Following a distress beacon, they find another Dreadnought in the ice, buried for half a century. When the orks attack en masse, the two Dreadnoughts make a last stand against the bestial invaders.

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On the war-torn world of Armageddon, the Black Templars must find a relic buried in the ice of the Dead Lands if they are to survive an overwhelming attack by the greenskins.

Genres: Science Fiction, 40k

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

Jonathan Green is a writer of speculative fiction, with more than seventy books to his name. Well known for his contributions to the Fighting Fantasy range of adventure gamebooks, he has also written fiction for such diverse properties as Doctor Who, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Moshi Monsters, LEGO, Judge Dredd and Robin of Sherwood.

He is the creator of the Pax Britannia series for Abaddon Books and has written eight novels, and numerous short stories, set within this steampunk universe, featuring the debonair dandy adventurer Ulysses Quicksilver. He is also the author of an increasing number of non-fiction titles, including the award-winning YOU ARE THE HERO – A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks.

He has recently taken to editing and compiling short story anthologies, including the critically-acclaimed GAME OVER and SHARKPUNK, published by Snowbooks, and the forthcoming Shakespeare Vs Cthulhu.

To find out more about his current projects visit www.JonathanGreenAuthor.com and follow him on Twitter @jonathangreen.

Reviews

[Luke Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Black Templars uncover a Crimson Fists Dreadnought from the Second War of Armageddon and join forces to destroy a gathering Ork threat in the frigid wastelands...

A fun short story that had a lot of elements I enjoy: Astartes from two separate Chapters of Rogal Dorn battling a common enemy, the thoughtful moment when even a Venerable Dreadnought of the Black Templars struggles with doubt, failure and their duty to the Emperor, and an epic last stand as only Warhammer 40,000 can deliver ...

[AJ · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pretty much a yawn. Glad it didn't last longer than it did. Started out ok with Black Templars and Orks facing off on Armageddon, the Templars rescue an ancient Crimson Fist Dreadnought from a tomb of ice, the rest is forgettable.

[Ulzeta · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read.