Lost deep in enemy space, the leadership of the Kardovian Republic most not only explore the area, but hope that help will arrive.

*Disclaimer* I do not own any pictures or media, or the franchises used in the making of this story, and all credit goes to the original/current creators/owners. This includes the current story cover. This is not an official work to any of the utilized franchises, and simply a side-story to my series of Fanfics. ------------------------ This story takes place concurrent to "The Ark of War", beginning at the chapter, "A new faction". The Darkness encroaches upon the sovereign-less Imperium, spreading its blasphemous tendrils all across known space and Imperial Occupied dimensions (other universes). Its Emperor-Forsaken legions cut a swathe through formerly safeguarded Imperial worlds, Allies, and Vassals either on the forefront of the conflict or even far-off civilizations formerly unaware of the Imperium and its millennia-long conflict with the Darkness, who now find themselves assailed by now free evils unimaginable, formerly contained behind the interdimensional, and formerly thought impervious, Cadian Network, a vast line of imperial fortress worlds now fallen . . . The Imperium's defenders are scattered, the Royal family in tatters after losing the Emperor, at least emotionally, and the overall population of the Imperium is filled with rage . . . Filled with purpose. While others cower, they stand. Against all the Evil the Darkness can conjure, the gods sent unto it only them Rip and Tear until it is done. Show the Darkness how we felled Chaos. How the Emperor beat its very own acolyte, Oryx, into submission. And finally, why it knows our people as the anathema to its existence.

*DISCLAIMER* (I stake no claim to any artworks, media, or franchises used in the making of this series and lorebook, and all credit goes to the original creators. That being said, I do draw some of my own things, but I will say if I had drawn it or not, If not, assume I do not own it). __________________________________________________________________________________ A collection of notable things within Imperial databases, recorded by the Imperial Logos Historica Verita (Imperial historians) and members of the Imperial Scholarly community, including major sects of the Imperial Administratum such as the priesthood of the Ecclesiarchy all the way to even the Adeptus Administratum's High Lords of Terra. Though it mainly covers the organizational structure and workings of things within the 'New' Imperium, there is some knowledge inscribed within by the Emperor (Y/n) himself, complete with eyewitness accounts. Imperial Professors at the Schola Progenium have concluded that this Archive is not appropriate for younger audiences due to the excess bloodshed recorded within eyewitness accounts. Viewer discretion advised and enforced by the Inquisition's Ordo Scriptus (Monitors Imperial Records and Communiques), Ordo Scriptorum (Oversees Imperial Historical Records), and Ordo Redactus (Responsible for Classified documents and history of the Inquisition).

I do not own WH40k, Arknights, Azur lane, or references to other franchises, or Halo for that matter. I don't own star wars either. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You lost, The Darkness Encroaches upon the other Dimensions, No longer contained and held at bay by the Imperium, with the Imperium scattered and Fractured, in the wake of the Newley crowned Emperor's (Y/n's) Disappearance through the Golden slip space rupture.. While Remnants of the Imperium and its vassals still fight on, to do what they can, they are mostly leaderless, with the only surviving members of the Royal Family being Y/n's younger siblings, Chris(tina) and Pyre, and his twin, Selene. yet all is not lost, A Search Begins, a Hunt ends, Legends will be proven true, while old myths come back to the chessboard, Will Dawn or Dusk Yield? The Ark Of War Begins, and with it, the Pendulum swings... And you are the Catalyst. Yes, I am not good at book covers. No, this is not an official work, like my last story, simply a fanfic, with added elements. Trails of darkness, Is no longer canon in my fanfic's lore. I do not own any of the videos or pictures used in the making of this Fanfic series, and all content goes to original creators. This is the real first book of the series, the prequel will be modified to fit the lore established in THIS book. Also, some of the grammar in the first few chapters is . . . Questionable, to say the least, but please ignore my rushing to get chapters out at first, because it gets better later on.

Y/n Rose-Xiao-Long L/n is crown Prince of the Imperium of mankind. . . After a campaign against slavers, he follows the trace of something thought to be defeated by his father long ago. . . This trail takes you to a strangely familiar planet, but you cannot quite place your finger on it. The inhabitants of the planet are human, but there are also creatures of darkness. . . Grimm, as they are called in the local Gothic Dialect. But something even more sinister lurks beneath the surface, and it plots against the Imperium to bring forth its master, once again. While all of this is happening, said master reawakens. . . And the newest Crusade against the Darkness begins. This is a fanfic, and also an experiment for story ideas, so consider this non-canon in the series. My first attempt at writing, I hope you all Enjoy!