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Epilogue – After Action Report

++To: Lord Inquisitor Kryptmann, Ordo Xenos++
++From: Lord Admiral Horatio Dylanis Nero++
++Subject: Chaos Incursion of Segmentum Pacificus, The Beast-Xeno Situation++
++Transmitted from: Expeditionary Force Flagship Sanguinus Pacifus++
++Transmitted to: Inquisitorial Fortress, Kew++

Thought For The Day: Compassion is reserved for servants of the Emperor: aliens deserve only our scorn.

My Lord, with respect in His name!

By now you would have intercepted the request for reinforcements in regards to the Chaos attack on the Lylat System, this foul sector of xeno space outside Segmentum Pacificus. This same area of black space which the Ultramarines had risked heresy to dare cleanse it of Chaos years earlier whilst for reason and motivation unknown sparing the beast-xeno from the flame. Clearly the Chapter-Master of this supposed venerated Astartes Chapter has much to answer for, as well as the disgraced General Sturnn of the Cadian 412th for reasons that will be disclosed in this report.

It is true that the fell legions of Abaddon have besieged the Imperium from not one but two fronts – the Cadian Gate which they had established a foothold months earlier, and now from here in Lylat. They are gradually making their way throughout the system, consuming worlds, their natural resources and their pitiful alien populations – the far latter being systemically tainted and pressed into service for the Despoiler. He, the supposed successor to Horus, is here. Our worst fears have come true, for he is not leading the Chaos forces on Cadia, but now from here.

The xeno situation has far worsened. Out of desperation and sheer lack of judgement we have allied with the beast-xeno, with Imperial Guardsmen marching alongside foul Cornerian foot soldiers; handling their fragile weapons and piloting their unsanctified vehicle craft. We have surely damned ourselves to oblivion. It is fitting that the foul forces of Chaos taking our souls would be punishment for sinking down to the same level as the Children of Eden and the Kronus 1st for sucking the boots of both the Lylatian and the damned Tau.

Yes, the Tau are here in Lylat. How they arrived here and for what purpose remains a mystery, but rest assure they too will feel the Emperor's divine justice upon their heads when His grand war machine rolls into this pitiful little system of fifty odd worlds, cleansing it off both heretic and xeno. We loyal but damned servants of the God-Emperor must now hold the line until both the reinforcements arrive, and when you put your own plans into action.

By the time you arrive here to settle the business of McCloud's legacy and the origins of the Tyranid xeno I would have surely taken my own life in the hope that will redeem my family's name. For now I will continue to lead our holy fleet across the corrupted stars of Lylat until a true servant of Imperial Navy comes to take my place and demand for my life, which I will gladly and without hesitation give.

One more thing you may find interesting is that the last Cerinian herself still walks amongst us, and how the bastard half-xeno himself still continues to preserve her life. Unless you have plans for her concerning the continuing genetic experiments, you may want to make her suffer before Mortensen's eyes before you kill him. A fitting punishment if you ask me.

In the name of the Immortal God-Emperor of Mankind, long live His Imperium.

++END MESSAGE++

And that's a wrap.

I hate to say it but it's going to be very long time before I start work on the third part of the SF40K Trilogy. After a break I like to spend the time working on another couple of unlikely crossovers, maybe a supernatural horror, a technological thriller or a black comedy.

After all that I'm going to have to think hard on how to continue the story, with all the subplots and personal character histories I've introduced. But somehow I believe I'll be able to make it all fit and run smoothly.

Thanks very much for your support during these 3 years spent writing this epic. Thanks for your continuing reviews, comments and feedback. I know I've said this before, but those give me inspiration, encouragement and drive to keep working.

Never Stop Writing.

- GamerJay