History FanFic / TheWeaverOption

-->[[spoiler:'''Vista:''']] For better or for worse, you certainly agree the Imperium is the last bastion of stability in this galaxy.
-->[[spoiler:'''Contessa:''']] Yes, [[EverythingTryingToKillYou because every other thing out there is worse!]]

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: The Biel-Tan are generally treated with disgust and contempt by the other Eldar Craftworlds for their very aggressive nature and xenocidial campaign of restoring their empire that would only create further harm to their species. [[spoiler:Eldrad Ulthran even express his regret of the deaths of Vyrion Kaeran and his brethren for not dying at ''his'' hands.]]

In the 45th Millennium, the God-Emperor of Mankind has say upon the Golden Throne for a hundred and fifty centuries, but his reign is coming to an end. For with the fall of the Cadian Gate in the 13th Black Crusade, the forces of the Ruinous Powers have spilled out of the Eye of Terror into the Imperium. The vast armies that the God-Emperor could command are dwindling, and the light of the Astronomicon will soon fade.

* UnfriendlyFire: Taylor has one of her razorbeetles to kill [[SinisterMinister Priest Warchost Solar-Byukur]], who was threatening Zuhev on trumped up charges of treason. All Guard officers and Tech-Priest present dismiss his cause of death as a "tragic heart attack." A FictionalDocument mention how the Fay 20th is "losing" their Priests at a fast rate.

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: The Biel-Tan are generally treated with disgust and contempt by the other Eldar Craftworlds for their very aggressive nature and xenocidial campaign of restoring their empire that would only create further harm to their species. [[spoiler:Eldrad Ulthran even express his regret of the deaths of Vyrion Kaeran and his brethren for not dying at his hands.]]

* BigCreepyCrawlies: On every planet Taylor goes to, she finds at least one species of very nasty insect she can use against her enemies, and takes some with her when she goes.

* {{Main/Foreshadowing}}: Trayzn the Infinite was remind by Somatek if he told Taylor of not using the Nebula's Shard against the Eldar. He didn't. [[spoiler:Taylor used the sword on Vyrion Kaeran, causing his body and several Eldar nearby to turn into crystal and shatter.]]

* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler:Contessa]] supports the dystopian and xenophobic Imperium of Man as the better alternative for the galaxy's stability against the threat of Chaos and hostile xenos. Although she makes it clear she will never serve the Imperium's organizations "which makes the Empire 88, Lung and Coil look like choir children!"

* TheChosenMany: Taylor was just the first Parahuman to turn up in the Imperium. Since then several others have appeared, including [[spoiler:Contessa, Vista, Shadow Stalker, Dragon, Clockblocker, Leet, Doormaker, and possibly the Simurgh.]]

* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler:Contessa]] supported the dystopian and xenophobic Imperium of Man as the better alternative for the galaxy's stability against the threat of Chaos and hostile xenos. Although she makes it clear she will never serve the Imperium's organizations "which makes the Empire 88, Lung and Coil look like choir children!"

* TankGoodness: The reconstructed Great Crusade-era Karon Battle-Tank Pattern Dragon. Equipped with a dual cannon, the Karon is capable of destroying a superior Eldar tank and can ignore their ghost-system. While smaller than a Leman Russ, it is much faster and have far more autonomy, due in part to their greater internal fuel capacity, and its size makes it a far smaller target for long-range gun duels and artillery fire, and its lighter weight allows it to cross bridges and obstacles where heavier machines will be unable to pass. However, it lacks better protection as a Leman Russ and is not suited in an urban environment.

* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler:Contessa]] supported the dystopian and xenophobic Imperium of Man as the better alternative for the galaxy's stability because of the threat of Chaos and hostile xenos. Although she makes it clear she will never serve the Imperium's organizations "which makes the Empire 88, Lung and Coil look like choir children!"

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: The Biel-Tan are generally treated with disgust and contempt by the other Eldar Craftworlds for their very aggressive nature and xenocidial campaign of restoring their empire that would only create further harm to their species. [[spoiler:Eldrad Ulthran even express his regret of the deaths of Vyrion Kaeran and his brethren for not dying at his hands.]]

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: The Biel-Tan are generally treated with disgust by the other Eldar Craftworlds for their very aggressive nature and xenocidial campaign of restoring their empire that would only create further harm to their species. [[spoiler:Eldrad Ulthran even express his regret of the deaths of Vyrion Kaeran and his brethren for not dying at his hands.]]

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: The Biel-Tan are generally treated with disgust by the other Eldar Craftworlds for their very aggressive nature and xenocidial campaign of restoring their empire that would only create further harm their species. [[spoiler:Eldrad Ulthran even express his regret of the deaths of Vyrion Kaeran and his brethren for not dying at his hands.]]

* DefectorFromDecadence: Wei Cao is a [[DefectorFromDecadence Refugee From Decadence]]. The DeadlyDecadentCourt of Wuhan is so nasty that she decided that a tour of duty in the Imperial Guard had better odds of survival.

* DefectorFromDecadence: Wei Cao is a Refugee From Decadence. The DeadlyDecadentCourt of Wuhan is so nasty that she decided that a tour of duty in the Imperial Guard had better odds of survival.

* KarmicDeath: [[spoiler:Vyrion Kaeran, one of Biel-Bieltan's ardent warmongers and tasked in trying to get the Nebula's Shard at all costs, gets swarmed by Taylor's insects and then impaled by the aforementioned sword, causing his entire body to turn into crystal and shattered.]]

* {{Forshadowing}}: Trayzn the Infinite was remind by Somatek if he told Taylor of not using the Nebula's Shard against the Eldar. He didn't. [[spoiler:Taylor used the sword on Vyrion Kaeran, causing his body and several Eldar nearby to turn into crystal and shatter.]]

* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler:Contessa]] supported the Imperium of Man for being the "last bastion of stability in the galaxy" because of the threat of Chaos and hostile xenos. Although she makes it clear she will never serve the Imperium's organizations "which makes the Empire 88, Lung and Coil look like choir children!"

* Stripperiffic: Taylor very reluctantly wear a very revealing Wuhanese robe in the victory party on Wuhan.

* TheChosenMany: Taylor was just the first Parahuman to turn up in the Imperium. Since then several others have appeared, including [[spoiler:Contessa, Vista, Shadow Stalker and Dragon.]]

* WorthyOpponent: Trayzn the Infinite thinks this of Taylor, giving her the Nebula's Shard as a sign of respect.

* BigBadShuffle: Every arc pits Taylor and the Fay 20th against a different foe.

** Dragon's arrival allowed for the Mechanicus to successfully reconstruct a Great Crusade-era tank from recovered archeotech.

* HypercompetentSidekick: Dragon to Magos Artisan Troy Alpha-Karon-1462.

* SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: The ultimate goal of the Weaver Option: to create a galaxy strong enough to repel the Tyranids. Of course, the Ruinous Powers were hoping that this would be done by granting them ultimate victory before the swarms ever showed up, but the Inquisition and the Ultramarines dashed that hope.

* LeftHandVersusRightHand: The second arc centers around two Inquisitors going to war with everyone in the general area of Wuhan (including each other) to seize the Vault of Infinity, [[spoiler:a Necron facility to guard an imprisoned C'Tan.]]

In the 45th Millennium, the God-Emperor of Mankind has say upon the Golden Throne for a hundred and fifty centuries, but his reign is coming to an end. For with the fall of the Cadian Gate in the 13th Black Crusade, the forces of the Ruinous Powers have spilled out of the Eye of Terror into the Imperium at will. The vast armies that the God-Emperor could command are dwindling, and the light of the Astronomicon will soon fade.

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