History FanFic / TheShapeOfTheNightmareToCome

Basically, ''[[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 The Shape of the Nightmare to Come]]'' is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''Franchise/StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates. There is now a sequel, ''FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk'', which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).

* GodIsEvil: The Star Father, the aforementioned Chaos God of order. While the Star Father is technically a chaos god, there are distinctive differences between him and the others -- one of the most notable being that Angyl worlds (his version of Daemon worlds) have a weakened connection with the Warp, opposed to a stronger one in the case of the other chaos gods. Also his CatchPhrase: "OBEY!"

* FromBadToWorse: Constantly. As the former Imperium crumbles, the scattered remnants of mankind grow more and more desperate before dying or falling to madness and brutality. The Tau are forced to grow harsher in order to survive the constant attacks on their worlds, and the Orks and Tyranids are wiped out to a man by the New Devourer save for a few survivors. Only Chaos and the Necrons gain anything: Chaos gets a new God and takes over huge chunks of Imperial space -- including Cadia and ''Terra'' -- and the Necrons revive the Void Dragon and go on a rampage throughout the universe.

Basically, ''[[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 The Shape of the Nightmare to Come]]'' is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''Franchise/StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates (but you can avoid them reading it [[https://www.heresy-online.net/threads/the-shape-of-the-nightmare-to-come-50k.51806/ here]]). There is now a sequel, ''FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk'', which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).

Basically, ''[[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 The Shape of the Nightmare to Come]]'' is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''Franchise/StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates (but you can avoid them reading it [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Story:The_Shape_Of_The_Nightmare_To_Come_50k here]]). There is now a sequel, ''FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk'', which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).

* PrivateMilitaryContractor: The Free Companies ([[SpaceMarines Astartes]] for hire), the Kroot (not suprisingly), Janisar's Fremen ([[NamesTheSame no, not]] ''[[Franchise/{{Dune}} those]]'' [[NamesTheSame Fremen]]), and the Serf-Soldiery of Krieg (formerly the Death Korps of Krieg), among many others.

* EldritchAbomination: The Ophilim Kiasoz, which unmakes solar systems just by passing by them. Also the [[GodIsEvil Star Father]] and the [[UltimateEvil Nex]]. The New Devourer ''could'' possibly be this, but it's hard to know since it was PutOnABus (it did eat about half the galaxy beforehand, though).

* CosmicHorrorStory: It manages to make the 40K setting '''''[[UpToEleven even worse than it already is.]]'''''

* FamousLastWords: The Emperor's final words, adressed to his killer:
-->'''[[AC:END THIS.]]'''

* UltimateEvil: The Nex, which is hinted to be related to the deepest layers of the Warp, and the Ophilim Kiasoz, of which almost nothing is known except for the above.

What's worse than ''Warhammer 40k''? Warhammer 50k. The Orks and Tyranids accidentally spawn a hybrid species, the God Emperor has finally perished, the Imperium is shattered, the Necrons reawaken, Chaos reigns supreme, and that's just the beginning. The sheer amount of despair and horror can be unnerving at times, and the often Lovecraftian style of writing amplifies these elements. Basically, this is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''Franchise/StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. The story can be found [[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 here]]. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates (but you can avoid them reading it [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Story:The_Shape_Of_The_Nightmare_To_Come_50k here]]). There is now a sequel, ''FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk'', which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).

* GodOfOrder: The Star Father, [[OxymoronicBeing despite being a Chaos God]], represents order through obedience. He;'s the reborn Emperor of Mankind.

What's worse than ''Warhammer 40k''? Warhammer 50k. The Orks and Tyranids accidentally spawn a hybrid species, the God Emperor has finally perished, the Imperium is shattered, the Necrons reawaken, Chaos reigns supreme, and that's just the beginning. The sheer amount of despair and horror can be unnerving at times, and the often Lovecraftian style of writing amplifies these elements. Basically, this is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. The story can be found [[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 here]]. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates (but you can avoid them reading it [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Story:The_Shape_Of_The_Nightmare_To_Come_50k here]]). There is now a sequel, ''FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk'', which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).

* AGodAmI: [[TheCaligula Cato Sicarius]].
* TheAlliance: The Thexian Trade Empire.

* CameBackWrong: The God-Emperor / Star Father, as noted above.

* CorruptChurch: The Ophelian Imperium.
* CosmicHorrorStory / CrapsackWorld: It manages to make the 40K setting '''''[[UpToEleven even worse than it already is.]]'''''

* FromBadToWorse: Constantly. As the former Imperium crumbles, the scattered remnants of mankind grow more and more desperate before dying or falling to madness and brutality. The Tau are forced to grow harsher in order to survive the constant attacks on their worlds, and the Orks and Tyranids are wiped out to a man by the New Devourer save for a few survivors. Only Chaos and the Necrons gain anything: Chaos gets a new God and takes over huge chunks of Imperial space - including Cadia and ''Terra'' - and the Necrons revive the Void Dragon and go on a rampage throughout the universe.
* GodIsEvil: The Star Father, the aforementioned Chaos God of order.
** While the Star Father is technically a chaos god, there are distinctive differences between him and the others -- one of the most notable being that Angyl worlds (His version of Daemon worlds) have a weakened connection with the Warp, opposed to a stronger one in the case of the other chaos gods. Also his CatchPhrase: "OBEY!"

* LastStand: The Imperial Fists on Terra, the Orks on Octarius, the Space Wolves on Fenris, the Grey Knights and Custodes on Titan...

* TheReveal: At the end, it is revealed that the (in-universe) author of the FictionalDocument is none other than [[spoiler:Inquisitor Kryptmann, the person who first "discovered" the Tyranids, and the one who turned the Tyranids towards the Orks and unwittingly created the New Devourer. He joined the Order of the Recollectors in order to create a summary of post-Imperial history, which is [[FramingDevice the story itself, as mentioned above]]]]. In addition, the Hermit mentioned [[spoiler:is in fact Vulkan, Primarch of the Salamanders, who is building an empire centered off Armageddon]].

* TheReveal: At the end, it is revealed that the (in-universe) author of the FictionalDocument is none other than [[spoiler:Inquisitor Kryptmann, the person who first "discovered" the Tyranids. He joined the Order of the Recollectors in order to create a summary of post-Imperial history, which is [[FramingDevice the story itself, as mentioned above]]]]. In addition, the Hermit mentioned [[spoiler:is in fact Vulkan, Primarch of the Salamanders, who is building an empire centered off Armageddon]].

What's worse than ''Warhammer 40k''? Warhammer 50k. The Orks and Tyranids accidentally spawn a hybrid species, the God Emperor has finally perished, the Imperium is shattered, the Necrons reawaken, Chaos reigns supreme, and that's just the beginning. The sheer amount of despair and horror can be unnerving at times, and the often Lovecraftian style of writing amplifies these elements. Basically, this is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. The story can be found [[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 here]]. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates (but you can avoid them reading it [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Story:The_Shape_Of_The_Nightmare_To_Come_50k here]]). There is now a sequel, FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk, which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).

Because this is a fanfiction of ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', please consult that page for tropes pertaining to the original universe of which this fanfic is set.

* DarkFic: Of '''''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'''''. That should be saying something.

** While the Star Father is technically a chaos god, there are distinctive differences between him and the others- one of the most notable being that Angyl worlds (His version of Daemon worlds) have a weakened connection with the Warp, opposed to a stronger one in the case of the other chaos gods. Also his CatchPhrase: "OBEY!"

* [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Our]] [[PhantasySpelling Angyls]] [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Are Different]]: They're the daemons of the Star Father.

What's worse than ''Warhammer 40k''? Warhammer 50k. The Orks and Tyranids accidentally spawn a hybrid species, The God Emperor has finally perished, the Imperium is shattered, the Necrons reawaken, Chaos reigns supreme, and that's just the beginning. The sheer amount of despair and horror can be unnerving at times, and the often Lovecraftian style of writing amplifies these elements. Basically, this is to ''40k'' as ''40k'' is to ''StarWars'' or ''Franchise/StarTrek''. The story can be found [[http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51806&page=1 here]]. Note that since it is posted on a forum, there will inevitably be some posts between the updates (but you can avoid them reading it [[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Story:The_Shape_Of_The_Nightmare_To_Come_50k here]]). There is now a sequel, FanFic/TheAgeOfDusk, which can be found [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=231 here]] (parts 2-5 are [[http://www.thebolthole.org/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2890 here]]).