Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Battles: The Plagues of Orath

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Three novellas weave a thrilling tale of the Space Marines' struggle to save Orath from Nurgle's dark influence. The story begins with the emergence of a plague on the agri-world, where Librarian Vabion of the Ultramarines must confront an ancient evil. As the planet's inhabitants fall ill and crops fail, he teams up with the Doom Eagles Chapter to uncover the contagion's source. When the dead rise, Vabion faces the darkness alone. Next, Captain Galenus leads a force of Ultramarines to reclaim Fort Kerberos from the forces of Chaos. With the planet ravaged by the plague, the battle demands more than just firepower; it requires immense sacrifice to thwart the rot-infested enemies and save Orath from a gruesome fate. Finally, Chaplain Sentina and his squad are dispatched to secure a seemingly insignificant fortress, only to find themselves entangled in a sinister plot to create a new Eye of Terror within the Imperium. As daemonic hordes attack and a dark power emerges, Sentina must decipher the Ruinous Powers' design to prevent Chaos from engulfing an entire sector, even at the cost of his own life or soul. This collection captures the epic battles and harrowing choices faced by the Ultramarines in their fight against overwhelming odds.