![]() A zombie, or a termagaunt, cannot be redeemed, and all the potential violence that lurks within us and with which we are uncomfortable becomes justified. Like all guilt however it is uncomfortable, and like all uncomfortable sensations we are glad to be rid of it when we’re able. Are they utterly irredeemable? Could they, given the right circumstances, give up their destructive ways? Could we, subjected to the right pressures, behave as they do? It’s a thought that sparks a flickering of guilt in all but the most psychopathic – a guilt which, I would argue, is necessary to avoid becoming monstrous ourselves in our search for justice. Even the most terrible and barbarous terrorist or fascist dictator contains human traits, common points through which we can relate and upon which potential rests. It’s often suggested that this is one of the key reasons why zombie horror films are so enduringly popular. Like zombies they make for a relatively safe mass-killing experience, with no-one in any doubt that the person doing the industrial scale murdering is still a good person. They are, after all, ravenous monsters hellbent on the consumption of all life. Terrifying though they are there’s something comfortable about killing Tyranids. – The Primarch Rogal Dorn from The Lightning Tower by Dan Abnett I am afraid that when I know them, when they we explained to my baffled mind, I might… agree.” I cannot conceive of any justification for this schism, but Horus must have his reasons. I’m afraid of finding out why he has turned against us. It’s easy to fear our new alien overlords but allow me to clamber onto my soapbox and try to convince you to love them instead. The taint has spread from sump-slum to spiretop, the day of ascension is upon us and the impure are soon to be consumed. The engines of Imperial labour have been upgraded with unsanctioned weapons, their work-crews with unsanctioned genetics. Overkill brought us the core of the army but the ranks are now expanded with new boxsets for acolyte and neophyte hybrids, an upgrade sprue for corrupting Imperial Guard regiments and the excellent goliath truck. I know I’ve wittered on about the genestealer cults before, back when Deathwatch: Overkill was released, but I’ve grown to find them one of 40k’s most engaging factions, particularly since the tall bald man with the stylish robes moved in next door, so I won’t miss the opportunity to discuss them again. Having lurked in the shadows for decades, they emerge to usher in the Four-Armed Emperor’s carnivorous reign! Loyal citizens of the Imperium – now is a good time to panic! Hot on the heels of the alien hunting Deathwatch the genestealer cults have arrived in force. “Our fear of monsters in the night probably has its origins far back in the evolution of our primate ancestors, whose tribes were pruned by horrors whose shadows continue to elicit our monkey screams in dark theatres” – David Quammen, Monster of God
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