This illustration, another classic from the Warhammer 40,000 “Oldhammer” era, depicts a squad of Space Marines from the Ultramarines chapter engaged in a tactical maneuver. The artwork is highly detailed and captures the disciplined and methodical approach of the Space Marines in combat.
The scene shows a group of Ultramarines advancing in a coordinated formation. Each Marine is clad in the iconic power armor, adorned with the chapter’s symbol—a stylized “U” with an omega symbol. Their armor is marked with various insignias, and some have additional decorations indicating their rank or role within the squad.
The Marines are shown in dynamic poses, with some firing their bolters while others are in a ready position, scanning for threats. The bolter fire is illustrated with bright, straight lines, indicating the precision and lethality of their weapons. The intensity of the scene is heightened by the beams of laser fire cutting through the air, creating a sense of immediate and intense action.
In the background, the environment appears to be an urban warzone, with buildings and structures showing signs of damage and decay. This setting adds to the atmosphere of a brutal and ongoing conflict. The use of light and shadow in the illustration emphasizes the dramatic tension and highlights the figures of the Space Marines as they move through the battlefield.