I bet these 2 get along better than their fans
Leman Russ: The Meme Lord of Misadventure
Russ the Rascal
This meme kicks off with the Space Wolves’ primarch, Leman Russ, clearly having a great time and absolutely no regard for historical accuracy. With a smug grin plastered across his face and a twinkle of mischief in his eyes, he confidently quotes his brother Lion El’Jonson. Of course, being Russ, the quote is as subtle as a bolter to the face: “Get f***ed.” The man radiates chaotic older brother energy, the kind who’d spike the Emperor’s amasec and blame it on the Ultramarines. His confidence is unmatched, his beard majestic, and his delivery flawless. If anyone can lie with such style, it’s Russ.
Weaponized Misinformation
The second panel doubles down on the absurdity with Russ now fully immersed in his own imaginary lore. With that same wild grin, he repeats the fabricated quote like it’s gospel, as if the Lion actually muttered this profound, foul-mouthed wisdom in a council of war. You can practically hear the imaginary crowd erupting in laughter behind him. Russ looks like he’s been waiting his entire existence to use this line and has no regrets. His armor glints with misplaced pride and righteous chaos, a perfect reflection of the walking contradiction that is the Space Wolves’ primarch. Honestly, if lies could kill, this one would wipe out half the Segmentum Solar.
The Lion’s Last Nerve
Finally, we get the reaction shot—Lion El’Jonson himself, the ever-serious, brooding embodiment of knightly honor, looking like he’s one headache away from disowning his entire gene-seed. With an expression of dry exasperation that screams “I hate it here,” he calmly refutes Russ’s nonsense with the tired air of someone who’s had to do this far too many times. “I have never once said that, Russ.” His voice probably sounds like sandpaper grinding over marble, full of barely restrained rage. You can just imagine the furious silence that follows, broken only by the distant sound of Russ laughing somewhere off-panel. If memes were heresy, this would be top of the Inquisition’s list.