A cloudburst splits the sky, turning the storm and sleet to a surge of needling rain that perforates the ground. Soulfire rifts tear open to expel three gargantuan Hive Tomb Ships. Runes of black fire meet between the ships and ignite into the projection of a bladed terrace, casting shadows upon the land. A distant thunderous voice emerges from the fire.

" I AM WAR. HEAR THE DIN OF RAPTURE. WELCOME ME IN YOUR ARMS. CELEBRATE MY ARRIVAL, AND KNOW ME AGAIN. FOR THIS WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN MINE."