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Warhammer 40k: The Men of Iron Return to the Galaxy

"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war." Forty-two millennia have passed, and now the Imperium of Man stands upon the precipice of oblivion. The galaxy is a slaughterhouse, and humanity’s fractured dominion is held together by little more than faith, hatred, and the white-knuckled grip of desperation. It is an age where the stars themselves seem to bleed. The Imperium is besieged on all fronts: savage xenos tides crash against the walls of civilization, the insidious rot of Chaos gnaws at the souls of the faithful, and within the gilded spires of Terra, corruption and betrayal fester like a gangrenous wound. The ancient sins of the past, the dread Men of Iron, those soulless abominations of steel, were thought cast down in the fires of antiquity, their metallic echo silenced by the blood of billions. They are a nightmare forgotten, a heresy expunged. Or so it was believed. From the dust of the Dark Age of Technology, a relic stirs. Axion. An intellect of godlike strategic calculation, a cold sovereign of war, has been roused from an aeons-long slumber by the careless hand of fate. He is a ghost in the machine, a weapon of a lost age reborn into a galaxy of madness. Now, the sleeping giant awakes. Inevitably, the gravity of total war pulls him in. No longer a silent observer, Axion is thrust into the Great Game, a singular point of logic forced to navigate a universe set aflame by the insanity of gods and monsters. ————————————————————— PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Magnor
Yurnero_ · 1.4m Views

Between an Iron Crown and the Eagle's Wing

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com https://www.royalroad.com/profile/661168 "Between an iron crown and the Eagle's wing" follows the story of Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of Aosta, a prince from the Casa Savoya, the Italian royal family. Or actually the new Amedeo of Savoya, as a modern soul from the 21 century finds himself reincarnated as the Duke of Aosta in 1926, during the height of Mussolini’s Fascist regime. As he adapts to his new life and his new role, Amedeo tries to navigate the political landscape of Mussolini’s Italy. Desesperate to change history and to avoid the infamous path his country took in our reality. What Amedeo does not know is that he isn't the only one that was reborn, and quickly found that his new partner in reincarnation is situated at the highest pf the position, guiding and shaping the same regime he desperately tries to change. Reaching to each other, the two form an unlikely alliance. Knowing that together, they can reshape Italy into a new state, change the terrible path that this country is doomed to fall into, make a new history, and a better world. And of course, a better Italy But as their grip on society tightens and the state begins its transformation into a new era. These two will have to adapt in their newfound role, and will have to confront their different visions about the new shape they imagine for this country, as they both struggle toward a future neither of them could have imagined. Italy (1926) (1939-1945) (WWII) world war 2. Mussolini. Fascism. Alternate history. Fictional History.
Zenox007 · 60.6k Views

Extra's Genesis

Leo Martinez was nobody special—just another office worker who died choking on instant ramen while reading a trashy web novel called "Chronicles of the Ethereal Sovereign." But death wasn't the end. He awakened as Raelian Voros, a forgettable side character destined to die in a political purge before the main story even begins.Most people would panic. Leo smiled. While everyone at the prestigious Valerion Imperial Academy sees Raelian as just another mediocre noble's son, Leo sees something far more valuable: opportunity. He knows every secret, every conspiracy, every hidden treasure in this world. More importantly, he understands that true power doesn't come from sword skills or magical talent—it comes from being the smartest person in the room.When he uncovers a conspiracy to destroy an innocent saintess using fabricated evidence, Leo doesn't play hero. He plays mastermind. Recruiting a brilliant rival enchantress and a former investigator turned professor, he begins weaving a web of alliances that will reshape the kingdom's power structure.But knowledge of the future is a double-edged sword. As Leo's actions create ripples throughout the world, he discovers that changing fate requires more than just intelligence—it demands the courage to forge an entirely new destiny.From academy politics to cosmic battles that will determine reality itself, Leo will build an empire not through prophecy or bloodlines, but through pure strategic brilliance. Every alliance is calculated, every relationship is an investment, and every victory brings him closer to a truth that could shatter worlds. After all, why follow someone else's story when you can write your own? Some call it manipulation. Leo calls it evolution.
XiJinping · 25.3k Views

The Assassin’s Seven Principles of Manipulation

Zephyrion had spent the past seven years as an elite assassin for the Order. However, he had never expected that everything he had been led to believe was a lie. Fleeing the Order, he returns to his former life as the second son of one of the most powerful Houses in the Ferran Empire, only to find it divided among rival heirs, ambitious relatives, and powerful factions already maneuvering to seize control. But Zephyrion is no longer the same naive boy as in the past. His years of brutal training have forged him into an Ascendant who defies the very foundation of the world’s power—no longer bound to a single element. Armed with a calculating mind, lethal skill, and the principles his mother once taught him, he will manipulate, outmaneuver, and dismantle every force that stands before him. A/N:   This novel is action-packed and centered around manipulation, so expect intense battles, calculated moves, and ruthless decisions.   The MC is cold, lethal, and highly manipulative.  The first arc focuses on his return home and the establishment of stakes. After that, the pacing accelerates significantly as he grows stronger at a rapid pace.   The story follows the MC’s rise as he develops the Seven Principles of Manipulation, and each arc explores the core of a principle and how it is shaped.   An academy arc will appear later on, and it will be worth the wait.   This is a long-form story (1000+ chapters). It’s recommended to read through the free chapters before deciding whether to continue.   Cheers. … Discord: https://discord.gg/8JthpjYZez
RealmWeaver · 827.8k Views