I swing the maul at its spine, two-handed, putting all my weight into the blow. This betrays my ignorance - the weight and power of it is far too much, and as it connects I realise my error.
My arms are smashed even through my armour, and the wave of pain makes me scream out loud. The released disruptor charge explodes, throwing me clear of the impact and cracking open ceramite plate. I cannot release the maul - it remains in my grip, locked by ruined gauntlets amid gouts of flame.

Argent