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The Eagle's Talon
John French - 2015
In desperation, a covert team of Imperial Fists resort to seemingly unthinkable measures in order to regain the upper hand - but will their mission to seize the macro-transporter Eagle's Talon ensure victory, or merely spell doom for their loyal allies on the surface below?This audio recreates a tense boarding action via a series of linked 'found extracts' of Imperial Fists vox-communications. This unique take on the Black Library audio drama makes for a immersive and gripping listen.Performed by Annie Aldington, Sean Barrett, Luke Thompson and Saul ReichlinRunning time 39 minutesDirected by Samuel GunnMusic by Simon SlaterProduced by Heavy Entertainment for Black Library
The Long Night
Aaron Dembski-Bowden - 2014
Jago Sevatarion, First Captain of the Night Lords, languishes in a gaol cell in the heart of Ultramar. Far from a spent force, the Night Lords must consider where their loyalties lie, and what path they will take in the days and months to come.Performed by Gareth Armstrong, Tim Bentinck, Jane Collingwood and Jonathan KeebleRunning time 42 minutesDirected by Samuel GunnMusic by Simon SlaterProduced by Heavy Entertainment for Black Library
Garro: Burden of Duty
James Swallow - 2012
Battle-captain Nathaniel Garro makes his way to the Imperial Fists’ mighty starfort Phalanx, seeking out another kindred soul for his elite band of warriors.
The Binary Succession
David Annandale. - 2017
Fabricator General Kane has seen his fellow Mechanicum adepts dismissed again and again by the High Lords – with his traitorous predecessor Kelbor-Hal still at large on the Red Planet, the political status of the tech-priesthood remains ambiguous. New alliances must be forged from the old, if Mars and Terra are to survive the final battle.
The Sigillite
Chris Wraight - 2013
In his place stands Malcador – legendary Sigillite, First Lord of Terra and regent to the throne, and now arguably the single most powerful man in the entire galaxy. Imperial Army officer Hasani Sabbyat is seconded to Malcador’s command for a secret mission into the wastelands of Gyptus, and along the way he learns the truth behind the Heresy and a great deal more about the destiny of mankind. Where do Malcador’s true loyalties lie?
Thief of Revelations
Graham McNeill - 2013
Ahzek Ahriman and Magnus the Red cast their psychic sight over the galaxy, seeking any clue as to what the future might hold and where their true allegiance should ultimately be placed.A Horus Heresy audio drama written by Graham McNeill.Running time approx 35 mins.
Censure
Nick Kyme - 2013
Aeonid Thiel, previously an honoured sergeant of the Ultramarines, once again finds himself in trouble – pitted against the daemonic forces of the Word Bearers, he has no choice but to venture back to the ravaged surface and brave the deadly solar flares that have scoured all life from this world. With a lowly Imperial Army trooper as his only companion, it falls to him to drive the maniacal Dark Apostle Kurtha Sedd and his warband from the overrun XIII Legion stronghold.A Horus Heresy audio drama. Approximate running time 75 mins. Produced by Heavy Entertainment for Black Library.Directed by Samuel Gunn.Music specially composed by Simon Slater.Performed by Gareth Armstrong, Seán Barrett, Martyn Ellis, Chris Farirbank and David Timson.
Hunter's Moon
Guy Haley - 2014
but would they be capable of carrying out a death sentence upon one of the Emperor’s own sons? Now, a stolen Alpha Legion dropship crashes on the primitive oceanic world of Pelago, bringing news of a terrible war that has erupted out among the stars. Will the pursuing traitors, thirsty for vengeance, reach the lone survivor before his own battle-brothers can?A Horus Heresy audio drama written by Guy Haley.Running time approx 35 mins.
Honour to the Dead
Gav Thorpe - 2013
But the remaining loyalist engines of the Legio Praesagius - the True Messengers - still stand ready to defend the Imperium, even in the face of almost certain death. With the nearby Ultramarines forces scattered and lost, the people of Ithraca must fend for themselves as gigantic war machines unleash apocalyptic weaponry across the ravaged skyline...
The Purge
Anthony Reynolds - 2014
As the fighting draws out into a programme of extermination, embittered commander Sor Talgron begins to question his part in Lorgar’s grander scheme – for one who stood beside primarchs and high lords in the grand halls of the Imperial Palace, what glory can there now be in punishing Guilliman’s upstart sons? But the price of doubt is known all too well, and if the Word Bearers are ever to return to Terra in triumph then they must purge the last remnants of such unbelief from the face of the galaxy...
Meduson
Dan Abnett - 2015
Gathering survivors from the Raven Guard and the Salamanders aboard any vessels capable of warp travel, they wage a new campaign of annihilation against the traitor forces across the galaxy - a campaign masterminded by legendary warleader Shadrak Meduson.Contents:
Meduson
by Dan Abnett
Unforged
and
Unspoken
by Guy Haley
Immortal Duty
by Nick Kyme
Grey Talon
* and
Hand Elect
by Chris Wraight
The Keys of Hel
by John French
The Noose
by David Annandale
Deeds Endure
by Gav Thorpe
The Either
* by Graham McNeill * These stories are presented in script formatAfter a year of being exclusive to Warhammer World, now everyone can read these tales of the Shattered Legions, by some of Black Library's top authors. And if that wasn't exciting enough, there's a brand new tale by Chris Wraight.
The Iron Within
Rob Sanders - 2011
But one of their number remains loyal to the Emperor, and battle is joined on the fortress-world.READ IT BECAUSELoyalist traitors! Iron Warriors battle Iron Warriors, and Barbaras Dantioch, a very important character in the Horus Heresy, is introduced.THE STORYYears 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.This story is also available in Age of Darkness, book XVI of the Horus Heresy series.
Deathwolf
Andy Smillie - 2012
But the war will be decided by Morkai himself as he challenges the aliens' sinister leader to single combat.
Labyrinth of Sorrows
George Mann - 2012
Far from the front lines, Space Marines of the Brazen Minotaurs infiltrate an ancient temple-tomb, seeking an artefact sacred to their Chapter... one that could turn the tide of battle in the Imperium’s favour. But they are not the first to enter the tomb – as the Space Marines race to seize their prize, they are watched from the shadows. Are the mysterious Raven Guard there to help the Brazen Minotaurs, or to destroy them?
Waiting Death
Steve Lyons - 2010
After a particularly fierce firefight, the Catachans find themselves cut off from the rest of the Imperium forces and must seek refuge in a native village.Before long, troopers begin to hallucinate and warp-born horrorslay siege to the village. Even Straken himself falls under the sway of the Dark Powers. Can he break the psychic grip in time to save his men or will Borealis Four be Straken's last stand?