At Gaius Point

Warhammer 40,000

by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

Emerging from the wreckage of a crashed Thunderhawk gunship, Brother Zavien of the Flesh Tearers embarks on a desperate hunt. His quarry is more dangerous, more vicious and more deadly than any other in the jungles of Armageddon. Zavien knows this, because he hunts Jarl, his own battle brother, taken by the Black Rage and a threat to friend and foe alike.

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With their vicious tempers and unfettered fury, Flesh Tearers are often their own worst enemy, but it's rarely been as literal as it is here, in Aaron Dembski-Bowden's take on the boys in black-and-crimson.

Genres: Science Fiction, 40k, Short Stories

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 2016

Reviews

[Michael Dodd · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the aftermath of a Thunderhawk crash in which most of his squad is killed, Flesh Tearer Zavien sets off through the jungles of Armageddon in pursuit of one brother who’s lost not to injury but to the Black Rage. If he can’t find and stop his brother, there’s no telling what damage might be done to the human defenders of Armageddon, and the already tarnished name of his Chapter.

This is a dark and heavy story which sees its characters – in this case Zavien and his delusional, rage-filled brother Jarl – put through absolute hell as it explores the way in which the rest of mankind views the Flesh Tearers. It’s typically fascinating, a close focus look at an intriguing Chapter by way of a tight, satisfying and appropriately brutal narrative.

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[Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love ADB and love Flesh Tearers so this was a perfect match. I really enjoyed him getting up close and personal with the tragedy of the Tearers and the Black Rage and what that means to those around them as well as each other.

[GenerousV · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written short story!
Holy Emperor do I feel bad for Blood Angles and their other Chapters
Not only do they have to fight the xenos but a curse of their gene-seed too
Fight their own brothers 😿

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Ulzeta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite fun.

[Colin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A poignant little vignette showing the grimdarkness of 40k

[Luke Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compelling, tragic take on the Flesh Tearers and their struggle with the Black Rage...