On Mournful Wings
Space Marines
Stories of Space Marines from different Chapters. Cold Roads and No Worse Sin depict separate Brazen Claws episodes, whose relative order is unknown. Gessart’s story continues Gav Thorpe’s mini-arc about the Avenging Sons warband. In Iron Watch, the Iron Lords continue guarding the Grendl Stars after the Great Rift.
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Short story / microfiction2003
On Mournful Wings
Simon Spurrier
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Cross-era Archive · Codices and RulesSeveral eras · 17
Cross-era Archive · Campaigns and LoreSeveral eras · 5
Kotov’s expedition departsThe expedition begins · before Lords of Mars; exact year unestablished. · 1
Airborne recovery in the Sotharan LeagueApothecary stranded → squad deployment → recovery attempt · 1
Preparing an ambush during the Feralis IV revoltFeralis IV revolt · preparing the ambush · 1
Free fall after the Storm Eagle’s destructionTransport destroyed → free fall → final attack · 1
Dall and the surviving Scythes’ retreatAfter Sotha’s fall · before The Skull Harvest · 1
Callan: the Space Marines’ landing and surrenderThe remembered surrender · before detention and execution · 1
The virus trial on CarnageAccident → discovery → the trial · 1
The Tesra IV governor’s capitulationThe Storm Warriors’ return · the Tesra IV mission · 1
Jomi, the supposed friend and the Inquisition’s intervention near GroxgeltDelta Khomeini V · from the voice to leaving with the Inquisition · 1
Inquisitorial inspection of the Doom LegionAfter the brothers’ defection · inspection of the Chapter · 1
Engentre’s council in the Eye of TerrorAfter twenty years of war in the Eye of Terror · 1
The Mentor and the survivor cadreAfter losing his brothers · training survivors · 1
Caleb’s rescue from the battlefieldWounding → rescue → treatment and suspicion · 1
Boarding Accursed EternityBoarding the daemon-ship · divergent temporal streams · 1
The Doom Eagles accept IcaGathis II · the Doom Eagles’ selection · 1
Loss of the Cold RoadsThe Brazen Claws’ penitent crusade into the Eye of Terror · 1
Kargon fights Tydaeus in the Mimesis EngineInside the simulation · before the outpost breach · 1
Kargon breaches the Iron Hearts’ outpostIron Hearts’ outpost · after the battle in the simulation · 1
The brothers discover the rift in Manos CityManos City · before the Space Marine emerges · 1
A Space Marine emerges from the riftManos City · after the brothers’ discovery · 1
Mutants and beastmen attack PasternachPasternach · the attack on the village · 1
Four Space Marines kill the attackersPasternach · the arrival of the Space Marines · 1
Erices prepares to destroy the reliquaryThe basilica · the defence against the Orks · 2
Centurius reclaims the Animus MalorumThe basilica · the Legion of the Damned appears · 1
Erices accepts the Legion’s priceAfter the basilica defence · Erices’ decision · 1
Korpus recovers gene-seed on Antillis IVAntillis IV · the 2nd Company is overrun · 1
Korpus rescues the trapped ScoutsAntillis IV · retreat and evacuation · 1
Garrido shows footage of the captured TitanTophet VI · between the two assaults · 1
Korpus covers the Thunderhawk’s departureAntillis IV · the fight to get the gunship away · 2
Fabrikus takes Korpus prisonerAntillis IV · after the evacuation · 1
Mattias hopes to profit from pilgrimsIxo Primaris · discovery of the bolt pistol · 1
The Warbringers seize the spaceportIxo Primaris · the spaceport is seized · 1
The Warbringers assault the cityM41 · Ixo Primaris, the assault on the city · 1
Horus’s pistol is destroyedIxo Primaris · the relic’s fate · 1
The Word Bearers threaten FenrisFenris · during the Great Companies’ absence · 1
Sergeant Cerrano’s last stand on ArboriaArboria · the daemonic invasion · 1
Belael and the Grey Knights destroy House GaudiPraxis · after Kravi’s confession · 1
Drax tries to escape prison as battle rages on the moonAirless moon · the jailbreak and battle on the surface · 1
Artegall rebuilds the Crimson ConsulsCarcharias · after the war with the Black Legion · 1
The First Company is lost aboard the Revenant RexRevenant Rex · during the First Company’s operation · 1
The recruits turn their weapons on the ConsulsCarcharias · betrayal from within the Chapter · 1
Carthach reveals his plan to ArtegallCarcharias · the long sabotage is revealed · 5
Baldwin kills Artegall in the armouryCarcharias · after Carthach reveals the scheme · 1
Sarrien and the Guard hold the line on LystraLystra · the Imperial Talons and Guard defend the hive · 2
Plague zombies overwhelm SarrienLystra · Sarrien’s defence falls · 1
Dragan intercepts a Guard transportIn space · Dragan’s approach to Lystra · 1
Dragan encounters the Iron Warriors on LystraLystra · Dragan arrives after Sarrien’s defence · 2
The Praetors of Orpheus landShertore · defence of the crossing · 1
The uprising and the fall of VyskhoddOblazt · uprising and escape from Vyskhodd · 1
The Era IndomitusAfter the Rift · 2
The rift at the top of the towerThe start of the incursion on Minea · 1
The Iron Knights come to the Guard’s aidAfter the daemonettes break through · 2
The ascent to the warp riftDuring the assault on the tower · 1
The rift on Minea is sealedThe climax of the assault · 2
Morningstar speaks of penanceAfter the rift closes · 1
The Black Consuls arrive on SuractoThe start of the mission on Suracto · 1
Prisoners challenge the administration’s accountThe investigation into the uprising · 1
Niall cuts the interrogations shortDuring the interrogations on Suracto · 1
Estrus comes to suspect NiallAfter the interrogations on Suracto · 1
Cartographic ReserveDate not established · 11
Gessart is mortally wounded in a space battleAfter The Rewards of Tolerance in Gav Thorpe’s mini-arc · 1
A bargain for Gessart’s lifeAfter Gessart is wounded · 1
Classic M41 · Astartes and ChaosM41 · date to be confirmed · 1
Constantinus serves with the Sons of GuillimanNova Terra · before Constantinus’s rebellion · 1
Ork invasion of AgraInvasion: 793.M41; later stages have no separate dates · 1
The Avatar of Khaine wipes out Seoc’s squadIdharae · the 852.M41 assault · 2
The Legion of the Damned emerges from the flamesIdharae · the 852.M41 assault · 1
Flaming bolts fail to stop the AvatarIdharae · the 852.M41 assault · 1
The Legion breaches the domeIdharae · the 852.M41 assault · 1
The Lamenters land to counterattackMalvolion · Kraken campaign, c. 992.M41 · 1
The Iron Lords’ watch over the Grendl StarsAfter the Great Rift opened; exact date undetermined · 1
The Rorphax campaignRorphax campaign after Narath crosses the Rubicon Primaris; exact year unknown · 1
The Recriminant insurgency: assault on the asteroid minePrimaris era: the Recriminant insurgency; exact year unknown · 1
Defence of DiamantusEra Indomitus; exact year not published · 1
Attempt on TyberosCarcharodons story; timing relative to Void Exile unknown · 1
The invasion of RaphaelaAfter the chapter's Primaris reinforcement following the Penitential Crusade; exact year unknown · 1
Kurrinon’s fall and the return of the Dragons ArdentAfter the Great Rift: vengeance → the Nails → the later duel · 1
Three-sided battle aboard Summons of FaithIndomitus Era; year unknown · 1
The last stand of PersecutisM42; year unknown · 1
The Cao Quo uprising and the Elemental CouncilAfter Cao Quo’s annexation · Fifth Sphere · M42, exact year unknown · 1
The Triarchy’s council after the Great RiftAfter the Great Rift; exact date undetermined · 1
Boarding of Rann’s BladeAfter the Badab War; Primaris fight in the present action, exact year unknown · 1
Huron’s trap for the MinotaursAfter the Great Rift opened; exact year unknown · 1
Karakopis: the Raptors’ ambush and counter-attackDuring the Indomitus Crusade; calendar year unknown · 1
Lazarus’s mission on CineroAfter the Rubicon Primaris · before Lazarus: Enmity’s Edge · year unknown · 1
Defence of Elara’s VeilDefence of Elara’s Veil after the Great Rift; exact year unknown · 2
The Chevreuse pilgrimage missionChevreuse mission after the Great Rift; exact year unknown · 1
Akurra offers the Deathwatch a bargainZamarius · after Karhaz’s team returns · 1
date uncertain · 2 at this point
CodexUnmarkedCodex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition)Phil Kellyseveral eras / reference scope; see the sections of the editionPlacement note
CodexUnmarkedCodex: Space Marines (6th Edition)Games Workshopseveral eras / reference scope; see the sections of the editionPlacement note
Original audio dramaUnmarkedScythes of the Emperor: DaedalusLaurie GouldingApothecary stranded → squad deployment → recovery attempt◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedSetting the StageC.L. WernerFeralis IV revolt · preparing the ambushdate approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTerminal VelocityL.J. GouldingTransport destroyed → free fall → final attackdate approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Blood of SothaL.J. GouldingAfter Sotha’s fall · before The Skull Harvest↗date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedDeliverance DetailDavid GuymerThe Space Marines’ landing · the remembered surrender◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Emperor WeptSimon DytonAccident → discovery → the trialPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Emperor's WillDavid ChartersThe Storm Warriors’ return · the Tesra IV mission↗Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedWarped StarsIan WatsonDelta Khomeini V · from the voice to leaving with the Inquisition◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedJudgementMark LathamAfter the brothers’ defection · inspection of the Chapter◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedNo Worse SinJoe ParrinoAfter twenty years of war in the Eye of TerrorPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedCadreJosh ReynoldsAfter losing his brothers · training survivorsPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFinal DutyDavid GuymerWounding → rescue → treatment and suspicion◎Placement note
NovellaUnmarkedAccursed EternitySarah CawkwellBoarding the daemon-ship · divergent temporal streamsPlacement note
Short story / microfiction2003
On Mournful Wings
Simon Spurrier
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedCold RoadsJoe ParrinoThe Brazen Claws’ penitent crusade into the Eye of Terror◎dating disputed
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedHell in a BottleSimon JowettInside the simulation · before the outpost breach◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedHell in a BottleSimon JowettIron Hearts’ outpost · after the battle in the simulation◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedHidden TreasuresCavan ScottManos City · before the Space Marine emerges◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedHidden TreasuresCavan ScottManos City · after the brothers’ discovery◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedAngelsRobert EarlPasternach · the attack on the village◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedAngelsRobert EarlPasternach · the arrival of the Space Marines◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedAnimus MalorumL J GouldingThe basilica · the defence against the Orks◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedAnimus MalorumL J GouldingThe basilica · the defence against the Orks◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedAnimus MalorumL J GouldingThe basilica · the Legion of the Damned appears◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedAnimus MalorumL J GouldingAfter the basilica defence · Erices’ decision◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedApothecary's HonourSimon JowettAntillis IV · the 2nd Company is overrun◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedHunting GroundIan St MartinTophet VI · between the two assaults◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedApothecary's HonourSimon JowettAntillis IV · retreat and evacuation◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedApothecary's HonourSimon JowettAntillis IV · the fight to get the gunship away◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedApothecary's HonourSimon JowettAntillis IV · the fight to get the gunship away◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedApothecary's HonourSimon JowettAntillis IV · after the evacuation◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedBlack DawnC.L. WernerIxo Primaris · discovery of the bolt pistol◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedBlack DawnC.L. WernerIxo Primaris · the spaceport is seized◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedBlack DawnC.L. WernerM41 · Ixo Primaris, the assault on the city◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedBlack DawnC.L. WernerIxo Primaris · the relic’s fate◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedJackalwolfC Z DunnFenris · during the Great Companies’ absence◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedLast BloodJames MortimoreArboria · the daemonic invasion◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedLoyalty's RewardSimon JowettPraxis · after Kravi’s confession◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedCold SteelDavid GuymerAirless moon · the jailbreak and battle on the surface◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · after the war with the Black Legion◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersRevenant Rex · during the First Company’s operation◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · betrayal from within the Chapter◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · the long sabotage is revealed◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · the long sabotage is revealed◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · the long sabotage is revealed◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · the long sabotage is revealed◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · the long sabotage is revealed◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long Games of CarchariasRob SandersCarcharias · after Carthach reveals the scheme◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedEnduranceChris WraightLystra · the Imperial Talons and Guard defend the hive◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedEnduranceChris WraightLystra · the Imperial Talons and Guard defend the hive◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedEnduranceChris WraightLystra · Sarrien’s defence falls◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedEnduranceChris WraightIn space · Dragan’s approach to Lystra◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedEnduranceChris WraightLystra · Dragan arrives after Sarrien’s defence◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedEnduranceChris WraightLystra · Dragan arrives after Sarrien’s defence◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFear ItselfJuliet E. McKennaShertore · defence of the crossing◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFire and IcePeter FehervariOblazt · uprising and escape from Vyskhodd◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Wolves of RaukosGuy HaleyIndomitus Era; calendar year undetermineddate approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTower of BloodTony BallantyneThe start of the incursion on Minea◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTower of BloodTony BallantyneAfter the daemonettes break through◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTower of BloodTony BallantyneAfter the daemonettes break through◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTower of BloodTony BallantyneDuring the assault on the tower◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTower of BloodTony BallantyneThe climax of the assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTower of BloodTony BallantyneThe climax of the assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedUnthinking JusticeAndras MillwardThe start of the mission on Suracto◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedUnthinking JusticeAndras MillwardThe investigation into the uprising◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedUnthinking JusticeAndras MillwardDuring the interrogations on Suracto◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedUnthinking JusticeAndras MillwardAfter the interrogations on Suracto◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedRenegadesGav ThorpeBefore The Rewards of Tolerance; exact date undeterminedPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedVotum InfernusNick KymeEra and calendar date undetermined↗Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Rewards of ToleranceGav ThorpeAfter Renegades; exact date undeterminedPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedDoubt Begets HeresyGav ThorpeAfter The Rewards of Tolerance in Gav Thorpe’s mini-arc◎dating disputed
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedDoubt Begets HeresyGav ThorpeAfter Gessart is wounded◎dating disputed
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedLiberatorJonathan GreenNova Terra · before Constantinus’s rebellion◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedXenocideSimon JowettAfter the invasion of Agra in 793.M41; no separate date is established↗date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFrom the FlamesGraeme LyonIdharae · the 852.M41 assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFrom the FlamesGraeme LyonIdharae · the 852.M41 assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFrom the FlamesGraeme LyonIdharae · the 852.M41 assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFrom the FlamesGraeme LyonIdharae · the 852.M41 assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFrom the FlamesGraeme LyonIdharae · the 852.M41 assault◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Fall of MalvolionDan AbnettMalvolion · Kraken campaign, c. 992.M41◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedRecriminantR S WiltPrimaris era: the Recriminant insurgency; exact year unknown↗date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTally of SlaughterMark-Anthony FenechDate undetermined◎Placement note
NovelUnmarkedCarcharodons: Void ExileRobbie MacnivenEra Indomitus; exact year not published◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedA Tithe of ShadowsRobbie MacNivenCarcharodons story; timing relative to Void Exile unknown◎date approximate
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedIt BleedsDavid GuymerAfter the Great Rift: vengeance → the Nails → the later duel◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedBorn of the StormEdoardo AlbertEvent era and year unestablishedPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Unsung WarDavid AnnandaleIndomitus Era; year unknown◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedCold VigilJon FlindallEra and exact date unknown; set after a campaign.Placement note
NovelUnmarkedElemental CouncilNoah Van NguyenAfter Cao Quo’s annexation · Fifth Sphere · M42, exact year unknown◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFarsight: Redemption on Dal'ythPhil KellyAfter the Third Sphere; year unknown↗Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedTradition's Last BreathAaron Dembski-BowdenAfter the Great Rift; exact date undetermined◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Guns of EnthR S WiltEvent era and year unestablished◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedFool's RuinMike BrooksAfter the Great Rift opened; exact year unknownPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Shot That Kills YouWilliam CroweDuring the Indomitus Crusade; calendar year unknown◎Placement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Life of Jethras the MartyrNate CrowleyDate undetermined◎Placement note
NovelUnmarkedSpear of the EmperorAaron Dembski-BowdenElara’s Veil after the Great Rift; the memoir is recorded laterPlacement note
NovellaUnmarkedLords of the StormEdoardo AlbertChevreuse mission after the Great Rift; exact year unknownPlacement note
Short story / microfictionUnmarkedThe Long PromiseMike BrooksZamarius · after Karhaz’s team returns◎Placement note
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