Death of Integrity

At the other end of the galaxy.

The Cruiser Hunter, equipped with a Tuchulcha engine, appeared in a desolate star system amid a burst of intense light.

Scanning waves swept across two Death World planets, relaying news to the Cruiser's Command Deck that the two former human colony worlds had been destroyed by Virus Bombs.

"My lord, the two colonies have been destroyed by the Death Guard."

The mortal officer rose to report.

Varius stood outside the holographic display, arms crossed and posture solemn, his entire body encased in Librarian-pattern Terminator Power Armor, ready for battle.

The Chief Librarian, Lord of the Huntmasters, had already perceived the situation within the system and paid no attention to the mortal's report.

"The Death Guard are really hard to kill... The Emperor's Children and the Eleventh Legion were wiped out, but not only are they still alive, they've scattered and are running rampant across the Imperium..."

"Not the Death Guard. Traitor warriors."

"Isn't that the same thing?"

"..."

The mortals whispered among themselves.

Varius ignored their discussion as well. He stared at the star map, deep in thought.

When the White Knight Master entered the Realm of Chaos, the Huntmasters left the Webway and took command of a Cruiser fitted with a Tuchulcha engine, carrying out the duty assigned to this secret force when it had first been formed.

They were now searching for ancient weapons.

Bearing the Sword of Salum bestowed by the White Knight Master, they used its ability to locate weapons created by any human race.

The ancient weapon that had now been located had also caught the Death Guard's attention. The Huntmasters had clashed with them earlier and scattered half a company of Death Guard.

Varius now faced two choices.

First, continue searching for the ancient weapon.

Second, pursue