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1. Of Steel and Flesh by Aethonian (Magistra)

   Fandoms: Warhammer 40.000, Dark Heresy (Roleplaying Game)  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   12 Jul 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Original Adeptus Mechanicus Character(s)/Original Inquisitor Character(s) (Warhammer 40.000)
   • Original Inquisitor Character(s) (Warhammer 40.000)
   • Original Adeptus Mechanicus Character(s) (Warhammer 40.000)
   • Skitarii Character(s) (Warhammer 40.000)
   • Action & Romance
   • Inquisitorial Acolytes (Warhammer 40.000)
   • Team Dynamics
   • Cyborgs
   • Responsibility
   • Weird Biology
   • Fictional Religion & Theology
   • Imperialism
   • Culture Shock
   • Missions Gone Wrong
   • Workplace Relationship
   • Canon-Typical Violence
   • Minor Character Death
   • Underhive Battles
   • Canon-Typical Body Horror
   • Hospitals
   • Demon Deals
   • Trans Male Character

   Summary

   When Skitarius Escher-7-42-Aurelia is requisitioned by the Ordo Hereticus, Interrogator Arion Astraeus helps him adjust to the ways of the Inquisition. As they investigate a cult on a pleasure world known for medical tourism and retrieve a powerful anti-warp weapon, Arion struggles with the responsibilities of his role and his growing fascination with the newest member of the team.

   Language:

   English

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