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In the shadow of the stars I was born fr

[Intro: slow, heavy guitars with cathedral organ and thunderous war drums,Choir hums in minor key, echoing distant battlefield chants.] In the shadow of the stars I was born from his design Steel and faith within my veins his will in every line From the forge of Ultramar where reason meets the flame I rise to bear the duty and the honor of his name [Verse 1: low distorted guitars, cellos pulsing with rhythm, gritty vocals,Low-tuned guitars and timpani thunder create tension — rhythmic pulse mimicking marching boots.] I march in lines of order our banners never torn Each step a code of purpose from the day that I was sworn No chaos in my thinking no mercy for the foe For reason is my weapon and discipline my soul [Chorus: double bass drums, choirs rising, guitars sync with brass strikes] I am the Son of Gilliman heir to the Father’s plan Bound by the Codex forged by the Emperor’s hand Through fire and through shadow through faith and through war I live for the Imperium forevermore [Bridge: slow tempo, pipe organ + thunder rolls, chanting choir “Ave Imperator”] The galaxy burns but our hearts do not waver Logic our armor duty our savior In a storm of heresy our faith is the guide For Gilliman watches ever by our side [Verse 2: returns with renewed power, guitars harmonized with strings] His words are law eternal his order pure and clear The Codex is our scripture the truth we hold sincere Through battle’s endless fury we find the Emperor’s grace Each wound a mark of service each scar a sacred place [Chorus 2: massive layered vocals, cymbal crashes, full orchestra and metal blend] I am the Son of Gilliman reason made flesh and steel The will of the Emperor the blade that does not yield From the ruins of heresy to the stars’ cold shore We fight for the Imperium forevermore [Outro: slow, fading guitars with organ and echoing choir] In the silence after battle when the stars no longer gleam His legacy endures our eternal dream For in every gene in every war Lives the Son of Gilliman forevermore