Set in the early days of the Heresy, this book follows a desperate loyalist pursuit as a Word Bearers warship races toward Macragge, carrying a weapon capable of devastating Ultramar. Featuring a mixed cast of Space Marines from multiple Legions, Battle for the Abyss focuses less on grand battles and more on tension, sabotage, and the slow burn of betrayal.

Whether you love it, hate it, or skipped it entirely, this episode looks at what Battle for the Abyss contributes to the setting — and where it falls short. I

n the grim darkness of the distant future, two super nerds review books…