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The Kaban Project (couverture originale)

The Kaban Project

The Mechanicum priesthood guards its secrets carefully — few of its technological marvels and processes are fully understood by the Imperium, and many more could be deadly if allowed to fall into the wrong hands. However, in the forges of Lukas Chrom, something sinister has come into being. Rumours abound of forbidden lore and artificial sentience, and a name has been whispered in the dark corners of the Martian data network: 'Kaban'.
4/5

The Kaban Project est à lire juste avant Mechanicum de l’Hérésie d’Horus. Ce récit est court mais bien rempli, avec de l’investigation, de l’action et même un peu de fluff. Vraiment agréable à lire.

Death of a Silversmith (couverture originale)

Death of a Silversmith

In what should have been the pinnacle of his career, a lone remembrancer meets an unfortunate end at the hands of the Luna Wolves. So close to the heart of the Warmaster’s emerging powerbase, were the signs of Horus’s fall apparent from the beginning, yet heeded by no one?
The Divine Word (couverture originale)

The Divine Word

Despite being prohibited by the Imperial Truth, the religious text known as the ‘Lectitio Divinitatus’ has gathered many believers from across the galaxy. Fighting alongside the Raven Guard Legion, Marcus Valerius of the Therion Cohort has long scorned those who seek to deify the Emperor, but a flash of inspiration leads him to question whether or not there are greater forces at work in the universe.
2/5

Avec cette nouvelle Gav Thorpe ne divertit même pas son monde et étouffe son récit sous des interrogations stratégiques qui auraient eu plus de sens si elles avaient été discutées avec Corax en personne. L'idée semblait bonne sur le papier, mais est clairement sous-exploitée ici.

Lost Sons (couverture originale)

Lost Sons

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.
4/5

James Swallow vous garanti un excellent moment de lecture et surprend de bout en bout avec son histoire aux enjeux sans pareil.

Distant Echoes of Old Night (couverture originale)

Distant Echoes of Old Night

Death Guard Chaplain Murnau has shot down an Imperial Fists vessel on a dismal backwater world, and the forces under his command are closing in on the wreckage. With his mission clear in his mind to leave no survivors, Murnau unleashes one of his Legion’s most deadly units – the fearsome and infamous Destroyers.
4/5

Cette nouvelle sans prétention vous donne envie de connaître la suite des évènements de Mortarion et de sa Légion maudite. En bonus ? Elle pose une petite question sans y répondre. Vous voilà donc agréablement frustré.

The Quickening (couverture originale)

The Quickening

Locked in battle with deadly foes, a Librarian of the Flesh Tearers marshals his power to slip between the moments and bring an end to his enemies. But something else lurks between the beats of his hearts…

Il est peu probable que vous vous arrêtiez sur cette eshort et l'intérêt pour les Flesh Tearers sera probablement la seule raison pour laquelle vous tenterez la lecture de The Quickening.

Failure's Reward (couverture originale)

Failure's Reward

Successful aspirants to the Space Wolves go on to join the Chapter and forge great deeds in battle. But what of those who stumble on the way? One such Chapter serf carries out his duties while contemplating failure’s reward.

Le récit de Tarolf est touchant, et il est facile de s'identifier à ce protagoniste qui devra vivre toute sa vie avec le poids de son échec. Sa récompense ? Avoir la responsabilité de forger des armures pour les Space Wolves ayant réussi l'épreuve de sa vie. Magnifique.

Born to us (couverture originale)

Born to us

Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn and his old friend Harlon Nayl ruminate upon the nature of gods and men as they hunt the killers of a group of archaeologists on an ancient world.

En l'espace de 1000 mots, Dan Abnett nous fait voyager dans un des souvenirs d'Eisenhorn, avant même l'enquête sur le Necroteuque. Cette eshort fut un très bon moment de lecture, les éléments s'enchainant entre eux avec grande fluidité, jusqu'au final marquant l'é...

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