Ancient but effective

As the Conqueror plunged deep into the enemy formation like a raging Chainsword, throwing the Healing Brotherhood's Fleet formation into utter chaos with the War Hounds' distinctive savagery, the Word Bearers' Fleet presented an entirely different vision of war on the other side of the battlefield.

If the offensive under Lotara's command was a blazing storm of fire, fierce and aggressive, seeking destruction in an instant, then the Primarch Lorgar's approach to battle was like a Judgment.

The Law of Faith, a magnificent Warship of the same Gloriana class as the Conqueror, was the absolute heart of this mobile cathedral.

It did not rush forward. Instead, it sailed steadily across the Void battlefield at an almost solemn pace.

With the Gloriana-class Battleship at their center, dozens of Word Bearers battleships and Cruisers deployed in orderly ranks. They were not a scattered wolf pack, but an impeccably disciplined wall stretching across the Void.

There was nothing elaborate about this tactic, yet it was filled with strength and majesty: a cold, crushing advance founded on absolute power.

"Maintain formation. In the Emperor's name, advance without wavering!" The command passed steadily through encrypted Communications Channels to the Bridge of every Word Bearers Warship.

There were no hoarse screams, only a calm resolve rooted deep in faith.

When the Healing Brotherhood's agile but relatively fragile silver-white Warships tried to use their maneuverability to harass the flanks or find weaknesses in this steel rampart, the Word Bearers' response was simple and lethal.

The Commander of the Fleet's right wing watched the tactical star chart calmly, his voice tolling like a death knell. "Starboard formation, all Lance Batteries, target the attacking enemy Fleet. Three standard volleys. Fire."

In an instant, the enormous Lance Batteries along the flanks and prows of the Law of Faith and its