The Light of the Emperor and Other Stories (Hardback) (English)

The Light of the Emperor and Other Stories is a special hardback fiction anthology published by Black Library as part of the 2025 Warhammer Store Anniversary Celebration. The book contains a curated collection of five short stories that had previously debuted across various exclusive mediums (such as White Dwarf or character weeks).

Warhammer 40,000 Stories:
The Light of the Emperor by Darius Hinks
Faction: Space Marines (Ultramarines) vs. Tyranids
Summary: Follows Apothecary Biologis Vultis of the Ultramarines' First Company as a Tyranid swarm closes in. While analyzing the bio-specimens, Vultis is forced to educate a pious and rigid Imperial preacher on the active value of science and logic over pure blind faith.

Starstruck by Denny Flowers
Faction: Aeronautica Imperialis / Imperial Navy vs. Tyranids
Summary: Flight Commander Lucille Shard requisitions a mysterious device from a rogue trader or Inquisitor. Her unit is thrust into action as they must intercept a looming Tyranid bioship vessel threatening Imperial airspace.

Primacy by Marc Collins
Faction: Space Marines (Emperor's Children)
Summary: A dark, Heresy-era or Chaos-focused look into internal Legion politics. It centers on a stunted, fiercely ambitious commander attempting to consolidate power and win the respect of a Kakophoni sound-marine unit by securing a symbolic victory.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Stories:
The Eyeless Mask by Liane Merciel
Faction: Stormcast Eternals (Blacktalons) vs. Tzeentch Arcanites
Summary: Features the elite Blacktalons strike squad performing a high-stakes hit. They conduct precise tactical wetwork to isolate and deliver a killing blow to a frighteningly clever Tzeentchian cult leader before he can manipulate a local Sigmarite military force.

False Dawn by Christopher Allen
Faction: Cities of Sigmar (Dawnbringer Crusades)
Summary: Follows human soldiers and commanders leading a segment of a Dawnbringer Crusade through hostile territory. The mortal forces face a crisis of hubris from arrogant city magicians while trying to prepare their defenses against a hidden, vastly greater threat.