Outgunned Black Library

The Aeronautica Imperialis reign supreme in the 41st millennium, engaging in breakneck aerial combat where only skill separates victory from death. Enter Flight Commander Lucille von Shard, an ace pilot in the Aeronautica Imperialis, with a chip on her shoulder and a reputation to uphold. But our perspective comes not from a battle-hardened warrior, but from Propagandist Kile Simlex, an Imperial documentarian tasked with creating a cinema-pict portraying Shard as an Imperial hero.

Simlex’s journey takes him to the war-torn world of Bacchus, where greenskin hordes rampage and the war effort is in disarray. The local planetary governor downplays the conflict, and Shard herself is an arrogant misanthrope, tolerated only for her unmatched skills. Yet, something ominous lurks within the clouds – the Green Storm approaches.

What sets “Outgunned” apart is its unique perspective. Simlex, our non-combatant protagonist, navigates the complexities of movie-making in the grimdark future. Using cerebrally-linked floating servo-skulls (called “Seer-Skulls”), he captures footage to splice into propaganda films. Simlex’s artistic integrity clashes with the true purpose of his work: to spur military recruitment. Amid deep-fakes and deceit, he remains a purist, striving for authenticity.

Denny Flowers weaves a tale of aerial combat, propaganda, and the clash between art and war. Soar alongside Lucille von Shard and witness the skies of the 41st millennium in this captivating novel.