Arrival in the Fortress of Doom: A Tense Alliance of Inquisitors and Necrons
Arrival in the Fortress of Doom
This comic panel, from “If Doom Slayer joins the Imperium of Man,” opens with an assembly of unlikely allies within the grim stronghold known as the Fortress of Doom. Inquisitor Heim steps forward, his massive power armor dwarfing those around him, to introduce himself and declare that neither he nor his retinue are affiliated with the Inquisition faction loyal to Grand Duke Blazkowicz. Flanking him are shadowed, armored figures including what appears to be a Necron emissary and other Inquisition members, their presence signaling an urgent and complex alliance. The backgrounds are minimal but stark, reinforcing the bleak setting. Their words are formal and calculated, underscoring the gravity of their arrival. This is not a friendly visit—it’s a diplomatic intrusion cloaked in layers of strategy and secrecy.
The Pariah and the Emissary
The second panel shifts focus to a striking figure: a Pariah, codename Queen, speaking with a composed authority. Her design blends technological menace and cold elegance, and she states that she was the one who guided the Inquisitors into this domain. She also claims the role of speaker for Trazyn the Infinite, one of the most notorious Necrons, and hints at coordination with a fanatical faction of Inquisitors. This revelation alone is stunning, showing how fractured the Imperium has become that such strange alliances are necessary. Across from her, James Eugene Raynor, a grizzled man in a hooded cloak, responds with a pragmatic tone. His name and demeanor are refreshingly down-to-earth, breaking the high-strung formality with a direct question about their true intentions.
Tension and Subtle Intrigue
In the final row, Raynor’s calmness and lack of fear in the Pariah’s presence spark internal monologue from Queen. She questions whether her Pariah gene—typically unbearable to most psykers and sensitive beings—has no effect on him, hinting at something deeper about his nature. The center panel isolates Raynor in thought, bathed in shadow, reinforcing the quiet intensity of the moment. Queen reflects on how extraordinary everything in this city is, echoing Trazyn’s fascination and caution. Her final words accept Raynor’s blunt approach, indicating that while this may be a formal parley, the stakes demand honesty. The panel concludes with a silhouette shot, characters walking into the unknown, the weight of negotiation heavy in the darkened air.
