Wow

And then we find out Salem is immortal meaning all this was a wasted effort...Harsher in Hindsight at work *wince*
That said given the information available at the time this was an excellent gritty, grim take on the RWBYverse, nicely done.

Holy hell... This is the shit and so want more. Is there more? Please let there be more. I'M NEGLECTING WRITING MY OWN RWBY STORY FOR THIS, MAN! PLEASE, YA GOTTA TELL ME WHERE THE STU-

*sounds of something - like, say, a body? - being dragged away*

/We apologize for the interruption, but Random lost her shit at the idea that she might be denied her fix. We hope you are not too creeped out and that you have a good day/night./

damn...

Nice one-shot, better than many long-fics.

"In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war."
This titular qoute of the Warhammer 40k universe is all too fitting. I can easily see the Space Marines in Yang's Dragoons, charging forward with crushing fury. Arc Angels are the stalwart line of Imperial Guard, unshakable bastion without any flashy moves. It's just too fitting.
And the end is predictably fitting too. They all gave their lives so Ruby would have opportunity to finish the job. For all these fantasy-like setting and dramatics, in the end all came down to this: the price of victory. Just like in real life, I suppose.
Heavy stuff, but in a good way.

Powerful setup and story progression into its conclusion. You have a talent for drawing out people's emotions with words. Keep up the good work!

This is an amazing one shot I absolutely love it!