The first of two art books packed with pictures based on the Horus Heresy from Warhammer 40,000. The text reads like a history of the heresy by well know GW personality Alan Merrett. Alan's text will accompany the artwork, which has such artists as Adrian Smith and John Blanche. There will also be some of John Blanche's concept sketches. The first of two art books packed with pictures based on the Horus Heresy from Warhammer 40,000. The text reads like a history of the heresy by well know GW personality Alan Merrett. Alan's text will accompany the artwork, which has such artists as Adrian Smith and John Blanche. There will also be some of John Blanche's concept sketches.
The most terrible of human conflicts is revealed in all of its brutal glory in this lavish, colour art book. Packed with stunning pictures, the book depicts mankind's epic struggle against the traitorous forces of WarmasterHorus after he allied with Chaos. The book also boasts many of John Blanche's concept sketches that inspired much of the finished artwork to Sabertooth Games' collectible card game. To accompany the images, GamesWorkshop's most respected keeper of knowledge, Alan Merrett, has unlocked the repositories to relate a wealth of information about the history of the Heresy and the stories behind the subject matter. Featuring work from awesome artists such as Adrian Smith, Clint Langley and many others, this high-quality art book is a grim testament to humanity's darkest hour!
Every Warhammer 40,000 fan knows of the foul treachery committed by the arch-traitor Warmaster Horus to the Imperium of Man, but the full story has never before been revealed. It is told for the first time in this series of amazing artbooks, in explosive text and swathes of incredible art.
The Great Crusade that has taken humanity into the stars continues. The Emperor of mankind has handed the reins of command to his favoured son, the Warmaster Horus. Yet all is not well in the armies of the Imperium. Horus is still battling against the jealousy and resentment of his brother primarchs and, when he is injured in combat on the planet Davin, he must also battle his inner daemons. With all the temptations that Chaos has to offer, can the weakened Horus resist? Read it because False Gods is presented in a premium eBook format and includes exclusive internal illustrations by artist Karl Richardson. The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
This is the launch title in an amazing new series that tells the incredible story of the Horus Heresy, the civil war that almost tore the Warhammer 40,000 universe apart. Penned by the Black Library's best-selling authors, the Horus Heresy range will pull no punches, dealing with classic themes of honour, duty and betrayal in a unique SF setting. After thousands of years of expansion and conquest, the human Imperium is at its height. His dream for humanity accomplished, the Emperor hands over the reins of power to his Warmaster, Horus, and heads back to Terra. But is Horus strong enough to control his fellow commanders and continue the Emperor's grand design, or will such incredible power corrupt him?
Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. Though the rebels are swiftly crushed, Horus's treachery is finally revealed as the planet is razed by virus bombs, and Space Marines turn on their battle-brothers in the most bitter struggle imaginable.
Every Warhammer 40,000 fan knows of the foul treachery committed by the arch-traitor Warmaster Horus to the Imperium of Man, but the full story has never before been revealed. In this book, the conclusion to the story is told in full for the first time, in explosive text and swathes of incredible art.
Having witnessed the events on Istvaan III, Deathguard Captain Garro seizes a ship and heads to Terra to warn the Emperor of Horus's treachery. But the fleeing Eisenstein is damaged by enemy fire, and becomes stranded in the warp. Can Garro and his men survive the depradations of Chaos and get his warning to Terra in time?
In this omnibus addition, all four volumes of the Horus Heresy art books are brought together for the first time. It tells the full story of this pivotal period in the history of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, in which the arch-traitor Horus betrayed Emperor of Mankind. The epic tale is described in one huge tome with exciting text and masses of fantastic art.
Under the command of the newly appointed Warmaster Horus, the Great Crusade continues. Fulgrim, Primarch of the Emperor's Children, leads his warriors into battle against a vile alien foe, unaware of the darker forces that have already set their sights upon the Imperium of Man. Loyalties are tested, and every murderous whim indulged as the Emperor's Children take their first steps down the road to true corruption - a road that will ultimately lead them to the killing fields of Isstvan V... Read it because Graham McNeill paints a masterly portrait of a Legion brough low by their own hubris. And we see the epic Dropsite Massacre of Isstvan V, and the death of a primarch. Doesn't get much bigger than that The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
The planet of Caliban exists much as it has for thousands of years – the knightly orders protect the common people, fighting back the beasts that lurk in the depths of the seemingly endless forests. Young Zahariel and Nemiel aspire to join the greatest of the orders, led by the example of mighty Lion El’Jonson and his vision of a peaceful and unified world. But the coming of the Imperium brings new concerns and a new destiny for the Lion as part of the Great Crusade, and the sons of Caliban must decide if they will follow him to glory among the stars. Read it because It's a fascinating insight into a world that's home to a primarch before it comes into contact with the Imperium, and the changes that are made when the Space Marines arrive. It also sets up the darkness that we know lies in the heart of the Dark Angels as the Heresy progresses... The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
Now that news of Horus's treachery is in the open, a time of testing has come. Some Legions have already declared their allegiance to the Warmaster, while the loyalty of others lies firmly with the Emperor. As Horus deploys his forces, a small band of loyal Space Marines from disparate Legions learn that a massive enemy armada is heading to Ultramar, home of the Ultramarines, headed by the most destructive starship ever constructed. Unless they can intercept the fleet, and destroy the mighty battleship the Furious Abyss, the Ultramarines may suffer a blow from which they will never recover. Read it because A group of heroes who know there is no glory for them come together to strike a blow against the traitors. It's a classic tale of a a handful of brave warriors against a mighty foe, and it doesn't get much mightier than the Furious Abyss... The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
The latest novel in the Black Library's flagship SF series which tells the story of the Horus Heresy – introduces the story of the Alpha Legion and their primarch Alpharius and details the trials of the Imperial army.
As the flames of treachery spread throughout the Imperium, Horus plots to subvert or destroy all those who would stand against him. On Mars, home world of the Mechanicum priesthood, the great manufactory-cities have long produced much of the weaponry required for the expeditionary fleets across the galaxy - making the world invaluable to whoever controls it in the coming war. Now, the Warmaster's agents begin to stoke the fires of rebellion, turning the loyalist forges and the mighty Titan Legions against one another. And, with whispers spreading of an ancient terror lurking beneath the Red Planet's surface, the Dark Mechanicum rises... Read it because Mars sits at the Imperium's heart, next door to Terra itself, so the prime forge world falling to Chaos is a pretty big deal. Some of the mysteries of the Mechanicum are explored too, like just what sits at the heart of the Noctis Labyrinth... The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
With news of Horus’s treachery spreading across the galaxy, the Great Crusade grinds to a halt as the primarchs and their Legions decide where their loyalty lies – with the Emperor, or with the rebel Warmaster. The Dark Angels, too, face a time of testing, both among the stars and on their home world Caliban. Luther, once Lion El’Jonson’s trusted second-in-command, now languishes as an exile in all but name while his master struggles to thwart the traitors’ advance upon the forge world Diamat. But an ancient evil gathers its strength beneath the surface of Caliban, and the First Legion will soon be thrust into a deadly conflict where all that they know will be cast into doubt. Read it because The divide in the Dark Angels Legion, between those loyal to the Lion and those who declare for Luther, becomes clear... but even more important might be what happens off Caliban, as Lion El'Jonson battles the traitors for control of dangerous weapons, and then delivers them to the last person you'll expect... The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
The Horus Heresy is the Black Library’s premium SF line, with stunning artwork and special foil cover treatments. Includes stories by key series authors Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill, James Swallow and more. Stories throw new light on characters and events from this pivotal time of conflict. Authors will be making convention appearances in summer/fall 2008. An anthology of short stories set during the time of the Horus Heresy, featuring tales by star writers Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill, James Swallow, Mike Lee and more.
After Istvaan V, Horus declares outright war against the Imperium. In the shadows of the Emperor's Palace, powerful figures convene. Their plan - to send a team of assassins to execute the arch-traitor Horus and end the war for the galaxy of mankind before it's even begun. But what they cannot know is that another assassin is abroad already, with his sights firmly set on killing the Emperor.
A Horus Heresy Novel Censured at the Council of Nikea for his flagrant use of sorcery, Magnus the Red and his Legion retreat to their homeworld to continue their use of the arcane arts in secret. READ IT BECAUSE One of the most tragic tales of the entire Horus Heresy unfolds as the Thousand Sons are brought low by their relentless quest for knowledge. Magnus is sure that he knows better than the Emperor – but isn't that what caused Horus to fall as well? THE STORY Censured at the Council of Nikea for his flagrant use of sorcery, Magnus the Red and his Thousand Sons Legion retreat to their homeworld of Prospero to continue their use of the arcane arts in secret. When the ill-fated primarch foresees the treachery of Warmaster Horus and warns the Emperor with the very powers he was forbidden to use, the Master of Mankind dispatches fellow primarch Leman Russ to attack Prospero itself. But Magnus has seen more than the betrayal of Horus – and the witnessed revelations will change the fate of his fallen Legion, and its primarch, forever. Written by Graham McNeill.
Chastised by the Emperor, the Word Bearers set out on their own path - one that will eventually lead them to damnation and heresy -
The Emperor is enraged. Primarch Magnus the Red, of the Thousand Sons Legion, has made a catastrophic mistake that endangers the safety of Terra. With no other choice, the Emperor charges Leman Russ, Primarch of the Space Wolves, with the apprehension of his brother from the Thousand Sons home world of Prospero. This planet of sorcerers will not be easy to overcome, but Russ and his Space Wolves are not easily deterred. With wrath in his heart, Russ is determined to bring Magnus to justice and cause the fall of Prospero.
Nathaniel Garro continues his mysterious mission in the latest Horus Heresy audio drama. Nathaniel Garro, loyalist Death Guard, and hero of The Flight of the Eisenstein, has found a new calling in his service to the Emperor. Surrounded by a cloak of secrecy, Garro travels the galaxy in pursuit of his new goal. His quest will lead him to heart of the most destructive warzones, and reveal a secret that will change the course of the Horus Heresy itself...
A new anthology of short stories delving into the secret history of the Horus Heresy. After the betrayal at Isstvan, Horus begins his campaign against the Emperor, a galaxy-wide war that can lead only to Terra. But the road to the final confrontation between father and son is a long one – seven years filled with secrecy and silence, plans and foundations being formed across distant stars. An unknown history is about to be unveiled as light is shed on the darkest years of the Horus Heresy, and revelations will surface that will shake the Imperium to its very foundation...
As the Great Crusade sweeps across the galaxy, the forces of the Imperium encounter a world held in thrall by the alien eldar. While the Iron Hands of Ferrus Manus and Mortarion's Death Guard battle against the hated xenos, it is the Salamanders who brave the deepest and most deadly jungles, encountering monstrous reptilian beasts and foul witchery along the way. Ultimately, it falls to their primarch Vulkan himself to thwart the sinister designs of the eldar, if the Legions are to liberate this world and bring illumination to its inhabitants. Read it because A tale from the heights of the Great Crusade sees Vulkan in action at the head of his Salamanders, and lays the seeds for his later doubts and fears...
For two years, the Dark Angels have battled the Night Lords on the worlds of the Aegis sector, and they are no closer to victory. When the traitor primarch known as the Night Haunter issues a challenge, Lion El'Jonson of the Dark Angels descends to an abandoned world for a final confrontation with his treacherous brother. But the Night Haunter has a darker purpose... Read it because It's a clash of primarchs, as the Lion takes on Konrad Curze (and not for the last time). It's also the first appearance of a certain Jago Sevetarion, who will go on to become pretty important to the Heresy.
Years ago, the Iron Warriors left Barabaras Dantioch, a crippled warsmith, on the world of Lesser Damantyne. Now, having declared their allegiance to the traitor Horus, they have returned. As the planet's garrison prepares for war, Dantioch must choose between loyalty to his legion or to the Emperor. Read it because Loyalist traitors! Iron Warriors battle Iron Warriors, and Barbaras Dantioch, a very important character in the Horus Heresy, is introduced.
'Little' Horus Aximand is uneasy about the direction that the Sons of Horus have taken. As he leads the Warmaster's forces in their attempt to bring the mausoleums of Dwell under their sway, he faces his own doubts, the planet's natives... and Space Marines of the Iron Hands. As battle rages with his erstwhile brothers, Little Horus faces a challenge that will change his life forever, if it doesn't end it altogether. Read it because It explores the aftermath of the battle for the Sons of Horus' souls and the fight that tore the Mournival apart and claimed two of their number. Find out how Little Horus feels about those events and the changed nature of the Legion.
The Raven Guard have arrived at Isstvan V to rescue Corax and other survivors of the treacherous Dropsite Massacre, but the enemy still encircle the world. As starships clash in fierce void war and the life of a primarch hangs in the balance, the key to victory lies in the hands of one Space Marine in the rebel fleet, a warrior who is not what he appears. Read it because It bridges 'Raven's Flight' and Deliverance Lost, showing the trials of Commander Branne's fleet as it tries to rescue the primarch Corax from the Isstvan system. And it shows once again that the Alpha Legion are simply everywhere...
News has reached Town Forty-Four, on the tranquil world of Virger-Mos II: Terra has fallen, the Emperor is dead and the Imperium belongs to Horus Lupercal. As the people of Forty-Four struggle to deal with this revelation and the rest of the planet falls into anarchy, Leon Kyyter begins to doubt the news, along with the stranger from Terra, the remembrancer with the odd tattoo... Read it because It shows how the worlds of the Imperium react to news of the Warmaster's treachery, and to what lengths Horus' followers will go to ensure support and victory...
The planet Bastion must decide whether to remain loyal to the Emperor, or side with the rebel Horus. The Warmaster's case is presented by an iterator, a master of persuasion. The Imperium has sent the Space Marines. Heka'tan and Arcadese must set aside their warlike natures and learn to be diplomats, or risk losing the world. But Horus wants the world, and a plan is in motion to ensure that the Space Marines fail in their task... Read it because Intrigue and mystery abound as two Space Marines with abandonment issues try to keep a world loyal. But something lurks in the darkness beneath the planet, and it threatens to consume them all...
Captain Kalliston of the Thousand Sons, taken captive in the shattered ruins of his homeworld, is tortured and interrogated by an unseen foe. He is sure that he knows the nature of his captor, and plays a dangerous game to get him to reveal himself. But the truth is very different and far more dangerous than he thinks, and he is in more danger than he could possibly imagine... Read it because It's a look at the shattered ruins of Prospero and how it feels to lose your Legion, your world and your identity. And speaking of identity, the guest star will make your jaw drop...
The galaxy is burning. The Emperor’s loyal primarchs prepare to do battle with Warmaster Horus and his turncoat Legions on the black sand of Isstvan. Such dark times herald new and yet more terrible things still to come, and when Astropath Kai Zulane unwittingly learns a secret that threatens to tip the balance of the war, he is forced to flee for his life. Alongside a mysterious band of renegades, he plunges into the deadly underworld of Terra itself, hunted like a criminal by those he once trusted. In the face of betrayal, Kai must decide where his own loyalties lie and whether some truths should be buried forever. Read it because Space Marines from the Traitor Legions on the run on Terra itself. If that's not enough, then how about one of the greatest secrets of the 31st millennium being revealed: just what did happen to the Thunder Warriors? The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
After his legion is decimated during the Istvaan landing and the initial battles of the Heresy Corax, Primarch of the Raven Guard, returns to Terra. Here he attempts to find a way to restore his legion.
Unaware of the wider Heresy and following the Warmaster's increasingly cryptic orders, Roboute Guilliman returns to Ultramar to muster his Legion for war against the orks massing in the Veridian system. Without warning, their supposed allies in the Word Bearers Legion launch a devastating invasion of Calth, scattering the Ultramarines fleet and slaughtering all who stand in their way. This confirms the worst scenario Guilliman can imagine - Lorgar means to settle their bitter rivalry once and for all. As the traitors summon foul daemonic hosts and all the forces of Chaos, the Ultramarines are drawn into a grim and deadly struggle in which neither side can prevail.
The Emperor's Children have thrown their lot in with Horus, but their own path is taking them into the clutches of the Chaos God Slaanesh. While the warriors of the Legion descend into debauchery, Fulgrim's closest allies notice that their primarch has changed, and plot to purge the Phoenician of the daemonic influence which is clouding his judgement.Written by Graham McNeill. This story is also available in The Primarchs, Book XX of the Horus Heresy series. Read it because It showcases the lengths the Emperor's Children will go to in order to save Fulgrim from daemonic corruption, and the surprise twist will make you rethink your views of the primarch...
At the height of the Great Crusade, Ferrus Manus leads his Iron Hands in battle alongside the Salamanders and Death Guard on an alien-held world. But when he is cut off from his brothers and sons and lost in the darkness, can Ferrus Manus reign in his aggression long enough to heed a warning that could change his dark destiny?Written by Nick Kyme. This story is also available in The Primarchs, book XX of the Horus Heresy series. Read it because Ferrus Manus' early exit from the Horus Heresy series robbed us of the chance to see him in action much... and this story remedies that in spades.
When your entire existence is based around deceit, who can you trust? That's the question that plagues Omegon, one of the twin primarchs of the Alpha Legion, as he prepares a team of elite operatives for the most difficult and dangerous mission any of the Alpha Legion have ever attempted to infiltrate a secret installation controlled by the Alpha Legion itself! Read it because It's as much of an insight into the secretive practices of the Alpha Legion and the differing agendas of their shadowy leaders as you're likely to get... assuming that you can trust any of it, of course!
With their crusade against the Night Lords reaching its height, the Dark Angels find themselves thrust into a new battle. Beset by daemons and forced to choose between two brother Legions, the Lion's loyalties will be tested and a secret will be discovered that could change the face of the war, and the destiny of the Dark Angels Legion. Read it because The Lion is finally forced to choose as a side as the Iron Hands and Death Guard come to blows over a mysterious artefact. And when he claims it for his own, the Dark Angels primarch sets his Legion on a course that will haunt them for ten thousand years.
Horus Heresy anthology featuring the Primarchs of the Emperor Created in the Emperor’s own image, the primarchs had long thought themselves to be princes of the universe and masters of their own destiny – they led the Space Marine Legions in glorious conquest of the galaxy, and no enemy of the Imperium could stand against them. However, even amongst this legendary brotherhood, the seeds of dissent had been sown long before the treacherous Warmaster Horus declared his grand heresy. Gathered within this anthology are four novellas focusing on some of the mightiest warriors and leaders that mankind has ever known – Fulgrim, Alpharius, Lion El’Johnson and Ferrus Manus – and the roles that they may have yet to play in a war which threatens to change the face of the Imperium forever.
The primarch Angron: gladiator-king and Horus' lunatic attack dog. Never having hidden his resentment for his brothers, he now carves a bloody swathe through the galaxy in the Warmaster's name, with the Heresy providing a convenient excuse to indulge his love of brutal warfare. When they are tasked with a secretive mission alongside the Word Bearers Legion, the World Eaters' violent tendencies soon attract the attention of xenos raiders, troubled by the portents surrounding the primarch's berserk fury and his ultimate destiny as 'the Blood God's son'....
Bloodied but unbowed, the Raven Guard and the Iron Hands fight on. In the wake of the Dropsite Massacre, the shattered Legions are still prepared to bring the fight to Warmaster Horus and his traitorous allies. On the doomed forge world of Cavor Sarta, two veteran warriors of the Imperium strike deep into the heart of Dark Mechanicum territory. With bolter and blade ready to cut down any who cross their path, they will seek out the enemy's most valued asset: the mysterious Kryptos. Read it because The mysterious Kryptos appears in other tales, and this is your chance to find out just how the brave warriors of the Shattered Legions came to use it… and the price they paid.
The latest Horus Heresy novel There is war on Signus Prime; Horus sends the Blood Angels to the Signus system, where an army of Khornate daemons waits for them. The Warmaster’s plan is to use the flaw in the Blood Angels’ gene-seed – which will later be known as the Red Thirst – to turn them to the worship of the Blood God. At the height of the battle, Sanguinius fights with the Bloodthirster Ka’Bandha. The Blood Angels fight for survival of thier minds and bodies
On a distant world of the Imperium, an agent of Rogal Dorn finds himself the prisoner of a Legion whose loyalties may be divided. Shackled and bound, the former Luna Wolf must fight a battle of wits with his captor, lest the course of the Horus Heresy take an unexpected turn. Will his very presence drive his erstwhile allies into the arms of the Warmaster or will maintaining the status quo prevent another Legion from turning traitor? And just who is the mysterious Space Marine aiding him from the shadows? Read it because Two loyal warriors from a Legion that's turned its back on the Imperium investigate the home world of another Legion that could go both ways...
A short story collection on the Horus Heresy From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan, to the haunted shadows of Terra itself – the Horus Heresy rages on across the galaxy in this collection of short stories and novellas.
Delete Perturabo – master of siegecraft, and the executioner of Olympia. Long has he lived in the shadow of his more favoured primarch brothers, frustrated by the mundane and ignominious duties which regularly fall to his Legion. When Fulgrim offers him the chance to lead an expedition in search of ancient and destructive xenos weaponry, the Iron Warriors and the Emperor’s Children unite and venture deep into the heart of the great star maelstrom that haunts Perturabo's dreams. Pursued by vengeful survivors from Isstvan V and the revenants of a dead eldar world, they must work quickly if they are to unleash the devastating power of the Angel Exterminatus! Read it because It introduces Perturabo, primarch of the Iron Warriors, into the Horus Heresy, and follows Fulgrim on the next step of his extraordinary journey. You won't believe what happens to him... The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series.
As word of Horus's treachery spreads to fully half of the Legiones Astartes, Terra looks to the remaining loyalist Space Marines to defend the Imperium. One group, however, remains curiously silent in spite of apparent efforts from both sides to contact them - the noble Vth Legion, Jaghatai Khan's fearsome White Scars. In the ork-held territory of Chondax, a bitter war has been raging since the Triumph at Ullanor, and only now do the sons of Chogoris return their gaze to the heavens... Read it because This is the first time the White Scars have been shown in any detail in the Horus Heresy series. In this book, their trademark method of war is demonstrated to brutal effect against the unfortunate remnants of an ork empire. And a unique structure contrasts how the White Scars see themselves and how the Imperium views them.
The Blood Angels were lured into a trap at Signus Prime by the most vile treachery imaginable, but not all of them went with Sanguinius on that fateful journey. Keeping the home fires burning on Baal, the remaining honour guard are brought news of their primarch's death and must decide upon the final course for their Legion themselves. Read it because Space Marines contemplate the end of their Legion and what happens next. Is it possible that the noble Blood Angels will simply cease to be?
Garro returns to Terra to find a ragged fleet of supposedly lost legionaries requesting sanctuary. Will he be able to determine friend from foe before the traitors make their move? Nathaniel Garro, knight errant and agent of the Sigillite, returns from the battlefields of Calth to find a new mission already waiting for him – a ragged fleet of Space Marines from several Legions lingers at the edge of the Terran system. With the presence of World Eaters and Emperor’s Children causing concern among the loyalist defenders and drawing a grim parallel with his own frantic flight, Garro must look beneath the obvious if he is to determine friend from foe...
Led by their primarchs, the Word Bearers and World Eaters Legions ravage the realm of Ultramar The Shadow Crusade has begun. While the Ultramarines reel from Kor Phaeron’s surprise attack on Calth, Lorgar and the rest of the Word Bearers strike deep into Ultramar. Their unlikely allies, Angron and the World Eaters, continue to ravage each new system they come across – upon the garrison planet of Armatura, this relentless savagery may finally prove to be their undoing. Worlds will burn, Legions will clash and a primarch will fall.