The first novel in the epic series, detailing the fall of mankind at the peak of the Great Crusade. Far beyond the alien threat of malignant xenos breeds or rogue human civilisations, a war now looms that could threaten the final extinction of mankind. Newly promoted to serve as the Emperor’s Warmaster, the idealistic Horus now stands above his brothers, even as the Crusade enters what must surely be its final stages and dark, cosmic truths begin to reveal themselves. It is a golden age of rediscovery and conquest, and the Emperor’s Great Crusade has placed his superhuman primarch sons at the head of the mighty Space Marine Legions – the most powerful military force ever assembled.
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A good read.What can be said about Horus Rising that hasn’t been said before? The Horus Heresy was a brand new venture, and had it not been for Dan’s masterful portrayal of the Warmaster as a force for good, the series might not have taken off in the way did.Īt the dawn of the 31st millennium, the Imperium of Man has reasserted its dominance over the galaxy. It also has a few philosophical moments with so solid insights. It portrays the world in a detailed fashion, yet at a steady pace. I would also have liked to have learned more about the second set of aliens. My only real complaint was that the ending feels a bit rushed. The writer's style works well for the story, it has a sombre formality which matches the nature of the Imperium, but also well paced action for the fighting. Naturally many resisted, and that's were the book starts with the subjugation of one such world.Īs is often the case with these books the action soon involves aliens, and while they're not the most imaginative foes, they are sufficient to provide for some good action. The basic premise is that humanity had once spread across the stars, but contact had been lost, and Earth was now reclaiming the lost colonies. It's very over the top, with enemies on all sides, and within if you're not careful. That grim future is one of the aspects that attracts me to the 40K universe. Of particular interest if Horus, his fate is known to those familiar with the mythos, and its interesting to see the seeds of his future, and see him before his fall. They're still superhuman killing machines, but there are nuances to their cha=racters which help offset the bleakness of the world they inhabit. THE TRANSPORT RUMBLED through the thermals rising from the surface of the Atalantic Plain, and inside the aircraft’s cargo bay, the bare ribs of the walls creaked and flexed under the heavy power of the thruster pods. The book's setting before the more formal marine chapters known later allow a greater flexibility with the marine characters as they conduct their great crusade to stamp the Imperium's seal across the galaxy. 1 THE HORUS HERESY James Swallow NEMESIS War within the shadows Nemesis 2 THE HORUS HERESY It is a time of legend. If you're new to the universe then this probably isn't the best book to start with, as there's little introduction to the mythos. While the book is set far in history from the games' point of view, as these are the precursors to the famous space marines it didn't take long to familiarise myself with the setting.
This is the first book in the long running 'Horus Heresy' series, and details the events of 10,000 years before the game. I've always been a fan of the setting, and while I don't play the games anymore, I do still enjoy reading stories. I used to be very into my Warhammer 40K with my Space Marine army, and back then the Horus Heresy was a footnote in history.
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