Argent

Vaults of Terra #0.5

by Chris Wraight

An Inquisition story

When Interrogator Luce Spinoza finds herself fighting alongside the Imperial Fists, she gains new insight into the task of defending mankind's Imperium.

READ IT BECAUSE
It's not often we get to see Space Marines through the eyes of a servant of the Inquisition, and seeing the contrast between their different methods of serving the Emperor is quite fascinating.

THE STORY
Interrogator Luce Spinoza’s hunt for a traitor brings her to Forfoda and into the company of the Imperial Fists. Unearthing a den of corruption, Spinoza learns what it means to fight alongside the Emperor’s Angels, and vows to prove herself worthy of this honour or die in the attempt.

Genres: 40k, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fiction, Media Tie In, Ebooks

23 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 29, 2017

About the author

Chris Wraight is a British author of fantasy and science fiction.

His first novel was published in 2008; since then, he has published books set in the Warhammer Fantasy and Stargate:Atlantis universes, and has upcoming titles in the Warhammer 40K setting.

He is based in the south-west of England.

Reviews

[RatGrrrl · Rating 2 out of 5]

I paused The Carrion Throne to go back and read this intro story and I have to say, I'm rather disappointed.

I'm a big fan of Wraight and he's written some of my favourite Warhammer books across the various settings and series, but this was one of those examples of a story that butted up against my autistic frustration with stories that hold no more quality or entertainment than their summary.

This is quite literally just the story of a bad arse Interrogator telling her Inquisitor about the time she attacked a heretical site alongside the Imperial and how she picked up a Crozius...that's it. There's not really any interesting or noteworthy prose, characterisation, or drama.

It just is want it is; a mid codex fluff level short story.

Edit: I totally forgot to say thar I listened to this impressive amateur narration from James R. Basterd (https://youtu.be/0x9WDNSF9L0?si=5Orss...), and I will admit to my ADHD being completely out of control, but I genuinely thought I was missing a lot of stuff, so I listened to it almost two and a half times because I was so surprised how much of a nothing story it was, especially from Wraight.

[75338 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, descriptive prose, interesting characters, interesting setting, by a master wordsmith.

[Eugene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a prequel to the Carrion Throne, describing one of the main character. Pretty good for a short story, worth reading. 4 out of 5.

[eFTy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short insight into one of the main characters of the Vaults of Terra series, the story describes how she gets her signature weapon, named unsurprisingly 'Argent'. Not that engaging, but short enough it's worth reading if you're going to read the series.

[Victor Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not a long read, but a pretty good action piece. Enjoyable and a nice introduction to some of the more obscure elements of the universe

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hope Spinoza gets her own book one day.

[Lee Frost · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little short, I always like to see space marines through the eyes of 'normal people'. I think it does just enough to make you want to purchase the full novel.

[Rik · Rating 3 out of 5]

The inquisitor character was good, though a longer, full length story would have been better. I didn't like the first person, telling it as it happened, perspective, but this didn't spoil it.

[Chris H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

I love the character Spinoza and have been curious about her origins. This tale lays it out nicely, definitely worth reading before or after the two novels she's in

[Igc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bão

[Iri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story ended sooner than it started BUT there is never enough of the holy inquisition especially when you are a heretic.

[Cloak88 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick precursor for the novel The Carrion Throne and chronicles how the main character of that novel (Interrogator Luce Spinoza) acquired her signature close-combat weapon.

In short: this was a pretty entertaining story, fully in keeping with the character and gives a bit more information on an already interesting character.

[Jorge E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, likeable characters.