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Echoes of Valor - Warhammer 40K
3D Render by Design HereticHeya peeps, I am back with a new visual this time just for fun. It is not attached to any of my products.
I wanted to create photorealistic/cinematic depiction of some Warhammer 40K stuff. And I used photomanipulation techniques for this one.
Here is a short story that supplements artwork.
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"Forget the promise of progress and understanding, for in the grim dark future there is only war. There is no peace amongst the stars, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter, and the laughter of thirsting gods.''
''Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.''
Echoes of Valor
On the forested expanse of Yarnis II, nestled in the Damocles Gulf, the war raged on. The Tau believed they were nearing victory on this world. The remnants of the Imperial force, a meager detachment of the Death Korps of Krieg, stood as the last bulwark against them. Among these brave souls, an unnamed soldier fought with unmatched valor.
This soldier had risen through the ranks, not through privilege, but by sheer determination and courage. From a common rifleman, he had ascended through battlefield promotions. His most prized possession was a chainsword, gifted to him by the last Imperial Commissar who fell on Yarnis II. Etched on its blade were the words in high gothic "Soli Imperatori Gloria", Glory to Emperor alone. This phrase soon became a rallying cry for the beleaguered Imperial forces.
Sergeant Grumwald, a Space Wolf, whose respect for the unnamed Krieg soldier grew with every skirmish, with his tales of Fenris and his fierce combat prowess, proved an invaluable ally, but it was clear who led the troops and whose voice echoed the loudest amidst the gunfires.
One evening, the Death Korps unit was ambushed. The unnamed soldier, with "Soli Imperatori Gloria" held high, charged headfirst into the enemy, rallying his troops with a fervor that inspired even the usually stoic Kriegsmen. With Grumwald at his side, they fended off the Tau, turning the ambush into a triumphant defense.
As the months wore on, the unnamed soldier's tactics, cunning, and unyielding spirit led his men to numerous victories, despite the odds. The forests whispered tales of the unnamed Krieg captain and his chainsword, striking fear into the Tau invaders.
The climax came in a clearing, surrounded by ancient sentinel trees. The Tau, in vast numbers, believed they had the Imperials cornered. But the Krieg captain had other plans. Explosives, cleverly placed, decimated the Tau frontline. "Soli Imperatori Gloria!" echoed as the captain led the charge, and Grumwald, ever the loyal ally, followed suit, tearing through the enemy.
By dawn, the battlefield was littered with Tau. The remaining Imperial forces, led by the once-unnamed Krieg soldier now Captain, stood tall and triumphant.
Reinforcements soon arrived, and Yarnis II was secured. Yet, as the tales of the war spread, it wasn't the might of the Space Wolves that took the forefront. It was the story of a nameless Krieg soldier, his chainsword, and the battle cry that would forever be associated with the victory of Yarnis II: "Soli Imperatori Gloria!"
I wanted to create photorealistic/cinematic depiction of some Warhammer 40K stuff. And I used photomanipulation techniques for this one.
Here is a short story that supplements artwork.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"Forget the promise of progress and understanding, for in the grim dark future there is only war. There is no peace amongst the stars, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter, and the laughter of thirsting gods.''
''Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.''
Echoes of Valor
On the forested expanse of Yarnis II, nestled in the Damocles Gulf, the war raged on. The Tau believed they were nearing victory on this world. The remnants of the Imperial force, a meager detachment of the Death Korps of Krieg, stood as the last bulwark against them. Among these brave souls, an unnamed soldier fought with unmatched valor.
This soldier had risen through the ranks, not through privilege, but by sheer determination and courage. From a common rifleman, he had ascended through battlefield promotions. His most prized possession was a chainsword, gifted to him by the last Imperial Commissar who fell on Yarnis II. Etched on its blade were the words in high gothic "Soli Imperatori Gloria", Glory to Emperor alone. This phrase soon became a rallying cry for the beleaguered Imperial forces.
Sergeant Grumwald, a Space Wolf, whose respect for the unnamed Krieg soldier grew with every skirmish, with his tales of Fenris and his fierce combat prowess, proved an invaluable ally, but it was clear who led the troops and whose voice echoed the loudest amidst the gunfires.
One evening, the Death Korps unit was ambushed. The unnamed soldier, with "Soli Imperatori Gloria" held high, charged headfirst into the enemy, rallying his troops with a fervor that inspired even the usually stoic Kriegsmen. With Grumwald at his side, they fended off the Tau, turning the ambush into a triumphant defense.
As the months wore on, the unnamed soldier's tactics, cunning, and unyielding spirit led his men to numerous victories, despite the odds. The forests whispered tales of the unnamed Krieg captain and his chainsword, striking fear into the Tau invaders.
The climax came in a clearing, surrounded by ancient sentinel trees. The Tau, in vast numbers, believed they had the Imperials cornered. But the Krieg captain had other plans. Explosives, cleverly placed, decimated the Tau frontline. "Soli Imperatori Gloria!" echoed as the captain led the charge, and Grumwald, ever the loyal ally, followed suit, tearing through the enemy.
By dawn, the battlefield was littered with Tau. The remaining Imperial forces, led by the once-unnamed Krieg soldier now Captain, stood tall and triumphant.
Reinforcements soon arrived, and Yarnis II was secured. Yet, as the tales of the war spread, it wasn't the might of the Space Wolves that took the forefront. It was the story of a nameless Krieg soldier, his chainsword, and the battle cry that would forever be associated with the victory of Yarnis II: "Soli Imperatori Gloria!"
I love the Death Korps of Krieg backstory and their relentless battle tactics, commitment to victory at any cost, and fearlessness in the face of death. It would make sense if it was revealed that they are an army of clones. Fantastic work on this!
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Emperor of MankindSun, Apr 14, 2024
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With fate in humankind, we will purge this galaxy!
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I've never followed 40k, but I have to say all this quasi-diesel punk militaria is awesome.
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