“Instead he tasked us to train a new division of men. He knew we, as Astartes, are the ultimate assault troops available in the Imperium and more than capable of imparting that knowledge to properly motivated soldiers, marine or otherwise.

“To this end, we accepted, knowing our return was subject to the governor’s leisure, but also having observed the disturbing impotence of the local government. I oversaw the training program while I left Nero in charge of research and development."