Control Over Chaos: The Silencing of Fulgrim
The Weight of Rank and the Heat of Ego
This page from “If Doom Slayer Joins the Imperium of Man” captures a tension-filled encounter in the aftermath of a brutal battle. A hooded man, calm yet authoritative, expresses appreciation for unexpected assistance in defeating a daemon. However, his tone quickly turns firm as he states the area’s hostility toward outsiders and demands identification from the unfamiliar group. One of the armored figures, soon revealed to be Fulgrim, reacts indignantly, asserting that no one in the Imperium should dare speak to him in such a tone. His ego flares, asserting his rank and pride as a Primarch—one of the Emperor’s genetically-engineered sons. But before his outrage can escalate, another voice cuts him down swiftly.
Silent Rage and Subtle Control
Fulgrim’s tirade is abruptly silenced by a commanding voice instructing him to hold his tongue. The panel zooms in on Fulgrim, clearly frozen in mid-sentence, leaving the armored warriors confused and intrigued. One notes aloud that he went silent, prompting the hooded man to calmly explain he used a chip in Fulgrim’s head to assert control. The casualness of his explanation adds a chilling twist, showing that this unassuming figure possesses tech or power far beyond appearances. While the surrounding warriors—possibly Custodes and Eldar—watch, he suggests they begin introductions, as if nothing extraordinary just happened. It’s a masterfully paced moment, showing how power in the 41st millennium isn’t always about shouting—it’s about control, timing, and quiet dominance.
