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2020

The Infinite and the Divine


Robert Rath - 2020
    Each is obsessed with their own speciality, and their rivalry spans millennia. Yet together, they may hold the secret to saving the necron race…READ IT BECAUSEExplore a story told across the millennia that delves deep into a pair of fascinating necron characters, their relationship and their plans for the galaxy.THE STORYBefore the being called the Emperor revealed Himself, before the rise of the aeldari, before the necrontyr traded their flesh for immortal metal, the world was born in violence.Even when they inhabited bodies of flesh, Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner were polar opposites. Trazyn, a collector of historical oddities, presides over a gallery full of the most dangerous artefacts – and people – of the galactic past. Orikan, a chronomancer without peer, draws zodiacs that predict and manipulate the future. But when an artefact emerges that may hold the key to the necrons’ next evolution, these two obsessives enter a multi-millennia game of cat and mouse that ends civilisations, reshapes timelines, and changes both forever. As riddles unwind and ancient secrets are revealed, the question remains: will their feud save the necron race or destroy it?

Flesh and Steel


Guy Haley - 2020
    But the sprawling city of Varangantua is uncaring of its masses, and when a bisected corpse is discovered in the neutral zone between Nearsteel and the Adeptus Mechanicus enclave of Steelmound, Noctis finds himself cast into his most dangerous case yet.Partnering with the tech-priest Rho-1 Lux of the Collegiate Extremis, Noctis is drawn into a murky world of tech-heresy, illegal servitors, and exploitation that could end his career, or his life.

No Good Men


Chris Wraight - 2020
    A den of vice and illicit deeds where the law is failing and justice is fleeting. Glutted merchant-kings turn the wheels of industry, feeding the engine of war on distant worlds while the lowly dream only of survival. As the gilded prosper, hidden behind their fortress walls, the masses must find a place within the underbelly. But regardless of station, whether criminal or law-keeper, one fact remains true – this city is dirty, and no one escapes it without a little sin.For in Varangantua, there are no good men.CONTENTSAberrant by Chris WraightExit Wound by Darius HinksThe View from Olympus by Gareth HanrahanImpurities by Graham McNeillNo Use for Good Men by Guy HaleyCold Cases by Marc CollinsAgainst the Grain by Nick Kyme

Marneus Calgar #1


Kieron Gillen - 2020
    Kieron Gillen (UNCANNY X MEN, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, The Wicked + The Divine) spearheads the initiative with this introductory miniseries, illustrated by Jacen Burrows (PUNISHER: SOVIET, MOON KNIGHT, Crossed)--and we’re just getting started! Now, witness Marneus Calgar’s never-before-told origin story, from his beginnings on Nova Thulium, to his campaigns in the Black Crusades, and to the unfolding mystery of the BLACK ALTAR, as a deadly threat from his past reemerges to threaten the present of the Ultramar system. This all-new tale is essential reading for 40K aficionados, as well as the perfect primer to the world of WARHAMMER 40,000 for those new to the universe. See the Ultramarines in glorious combat, the strife between the worlds of the Imperium, and witness the larger than life characters who preside over it all! This is but the first foray into the larger darkness that is to come from Warhammer and Marvel Comics. Be prepared.

Necromunda: House of Chains


Games Workshop - 2020
    Without the physical strength to dominate rivals or to endure the hardships of Necromunda, a Goliath is nothing. They were created as a slave race to work the refineries and forges of Necromunda and toil in places where even hardy Necromundans could not survive. While the members of the clan are practically abhuman in their size and strength, only fools underestimate their resourcefulness and low cunning. It was the folly of their creators, who believed the Goliaths could be kept docile and ignorant though genetic meddling, that allowed elements of the clan to gain their independence.Get the ultimate guide to the youngest of the six clan houses on Necromunda. This 160-page hardback book features the definitive history of the House and rules for fielding the six different types of fighters available to House Goliath – Forge Tyrants, Forge Bosses, Stimmers, Forge-born, Bruisers and Bullies. It is ideal for fans of House Goliath or anyone who wants to delve deeper into the dark side of the underhive.Inside this book, you will find:- House Goliath History and Background: an expansive and extensive background on the House Goliath, includes a timeline of the development of House Goliath over three millennia.- House Goliath Gang List: includes all the rules you need to know in order to field a Goliath Gang in games of Necromunda.- Hangers-on and Brutes: includes rules for hiring Hangers-on and Brutes, including Goliath-specific ones, for your Gang.- Hired Guns: includes rules for using Bounty Hunters, House Agents, and Hive Scum.- Strong Alliances: includes rules for using and forming alliances with three other organisations within Necromunda that House Goliath has connections with, including the Slave Guild, the Narco Guild and House Greim – the Noble House that backs Goliath.- Additional Rules: this section includes new and additional rules usable by House Goliath gangs in games of Necromunda, providing Goliath players a variety of new options, including Skills, Abilities, Gang-specific terrain.- Slave Ogryn Gang History and Background, and Gang List: contains a brief background section on the Slave Ogryn Gang, along with all the rules required to field a Slave Ogryn Gang.- Weapon Reference Chart: contains a comprehensive weapons reference chart for all weapons and wargear available to House Goliath and their Allies.- House Goliath Gang Tactics: contains a D66 table of Goliath Gang Tactics for use in Scenarios.- Dramatis Personae: includes rules for hiring and using six brand new Dramatis Personae characters in your games of Necromunda.This is an expansion to Necromunda – the Necromunda Rulebook is required to use the contents of this book.

Necromunda: House of Iron


Games Workshop - 2020
    New fighters, Hired Guns, and Hangers-on will be joined by House-specific weapons and wargear, which will change up the way your gang will wage war in the underhive.

Deathwatch: The Long Vigil


Steve ParkerAndy Clark - 2020
    In this collection, you'll experience tales of their heroism and bravery in the face of terrifying alien enemies, written by some of Black Library's finest authors.READ IT BECAUSEEncounter all-action tales of alien-killing from a variety of authors in an anthology that showcases the Deathwatch at their very best.DESCRIPTIONIt is humanity’s darkest hour. From Imperium Nihilus to Segmentum Pacificus, the vile xenos hordes swell. If left unchecked, these depraved beasts will savage the Imperium like scavengers upon a carcass.Only the Adeptus Astartes of the Deathwatch stand defiant before them. They are the Shield that Slays, the watchmen of the void that guard the Emperor of Mankind’s realms from terrors unimaginable. Between them, this noble brotherhood will keep the light of the Imperium burning until the stars themselves extinguish.This anthology of brand-new, high-octane stories features a host of Black Library’s finest authors, including Steve Parker, Ben Counter, David Guymer, Andy Clark, and many more.CONTENTSMessiah Complex by Steve ParkerThe Shadow of the Saints by Ben CounterThe Crueltymaker's Kingdom by Marc CollinsThe Nihilus Edge by Justin D. HillSorrowcrown by Nicholas WolfAwakened by Sarah CawkwellBrother to Dishonour by David GuymerThe Last Word by Phil KellyEntombed by Andy Clark

Necromunda: House of Artifice


Games Workshop - 2020
    The newest expansion for Games Workshop‘s Necromunda was revealed today during a brand new online preview.Beyond background on House Van Saar, House of Artifice features:New ways to use them in games of NecromundaUnique technological advancementsGang-specific strategiesNew fighters such as the Archeoteks and NeoteksArcheoteks have mastered the gang’s technology over the years, experienced gang members with lots of experience. Neoteks are young members, flying around on grav-cutters battling it out.

The Space Wolves Audio Collection


Nick KymeJonathan Keeble - 2020
    Each Space Wolf is a warrior of legend whose heroic deeds are recorded in epic sagas. This audio drama anthology contains seven tales of the Space Wolves. In these stories, you'll discover the moment the Chapter changed forever, ride across the frozen tundra, experience battles with orks, drukhari and more, witness the infamous Lukas the Trickster at work and see the dynamic between the sons of Russ and their rivals in the Dark Angels. Contents: 'Thunder from Fenris' by Nick Kyme.'The Art of Provocation' by Josh Reynolds.'Parting of the Ways' by Chris Wraight.'Iceclaw' by Ben Counter.'Doomseeker' by Nick Kyme.'Deathwolf' by Andy Smillie.'Vox Tenebris' by Robbie MacNiven.Performed by Toby Longworth, John Banks, Jonathan Keeble, Peter Noble, Sean Barrett, Ian Brooker, Ramon Tikaram, Rupert Degas, Steve Conlin, Chris Fairbank, Charlotte Paige, Robin Bowerman, David Timson, Gareth Armstrong.©2020 Games Workshop Limited (P)2020 Games Workshop Limited

The Spirit of Cogs


John French - 2020
    Long ago, he was a member of the Martian priesthood assigned to a secret project – awakening a machine beneath the forge world of Zhao-Arkkad. With a pair of odd companions, he discovers the secret of the device… and that it is so immeasurably ancient that it may be haunted by ghosts beyond the logical understanding of any tech-priest.This story is also available in the anthologies Horusian Wars: Divination and Inferno! Volume 3.

Imperial Armour: Compendium


Games Workshop - 2020
    This 224-page hardback book provides you with all the datasheets and supporting rules you need to unleash the fury of your most powerful units in Warhammer 40,000.This compendium includes 222 datasheets, including super-heavy units and highly specialized troops, for the following Factions:- Adeptus Custodes- Adeptus Mechanicus- Astra Militarum- Chaos Daemons- Chaos Knights- Chaos Space Marines- Craftworlds- Death Guard- Drukhari- Grey Knights- Imperial Knights- The Inquisition- Necrons- Orks- Space Marines- T’au Empire- TyranidsThe Imperial Armour: Compendium also includes a bespoke Regimental Doctrine for the famed Death Korps of Krieg, designed to work with Codex: Astra Militarum to bring these fatalistic warriors to life (and grant them death!) on the battlefield. The book also suggests Successor Tactics for five of Forge World’s most renowned Space Marines Chapters – the Red Scorpions, Minotaurs, Blood Ravens, Astral Claws, and Carcharodons. Also included are datasheet entries for two new Factions bespoke to this book – Titan Legions and Chaos Titan Legions.

Road to Redemption


Mike Brooks - 2020
    His entire world has been burned down, and he'll stop at nothing to get those responsible – even it means facing his own troubled past.READ IT BECAUSESee what happens when the firebrands of House Cawdor step into the spotlight in a tale of faith, fury and lots of fire!DESCRIPTIONFrom within the hives of Necromunda, where unchecked billions teem and fester, House Cawdor knows the truth – the doom of the universe hangs eternal over their heads. You cannot escape it, and you cannot escape your past.Floodgrave burns, and with it burns the life Zeke of House Cawdor has built. With his friends dead, their children missing, and the culprits nowhere to be found, Zeke takes up the weapons he swore to leave behind, and starts a path downhive that will see him face the man he used to be. He will stop at nothing, even if that means bringing the horrors of his past back into the light.

Codex Supplement: Blood Angels


Games Workshop - 2020
    Inside this 80-page hardback codex supplement, you'll find everything you need to unleash the Blood Angels in battle, plus thrilling lore and art to inspire your own collection.Inside this book, you'll find:- The history of the Blood Angels, with a look at how their valiant defence of Terra and loss of their Primarch at the hands of the Arch-traitor Horus forever changed their fate- A detailed description of Chapter organisation and iconography- A Blood Angels bestiary with background details for every unit and Character featured- A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures- Rules for units that are only available to the Blood Angels Chapter and their successors – including 18 datasheets- Stratagems, the Sanguinary psychic discipline, Relics, and optional secondary objectives that define the ways that the Blood Angels wage war- Bespoke Crusade rules providing new Agendas, Requisitions, Battle Traits, Honorifics, and Crusade Relics that are unique to the Blood Angels- And more!You will need a copy of Codex: Space Marines and the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook to use the rules included in this codex supplement.