In the Depths of Hades

Space Marine Battles

by Nick Kyme

On Armageddon, the Marines Malevolent want to lead an all-out assault on the orks infesting the ruins of Hades Hive. But to do so they will need numbers, and their Astra Militarum allies are unwilling to threaten the lives of prisoners held by the greenskins. Embarking on a stealth mission to rescue the prisoners, how far will the Marines Malevolent go to achieve their goal?

Genres: 40k, Science Fiction, Short Stories

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 6, 2014

About the author

Nick Kyme (b. 1977) writes mostly for Black Library. His credits include the popular Salamanders series and several audio dramas.

Reviews

[Luke Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adequate story involving the Marines Malevolent battling to rescue Imperial prisoners from Ork captivity... They're still jackasses but the story is a compelling enough read, even when you wince at what they'll do