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Horus Rising
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Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy: Book 1

Horus Rising (2006) (edit title/settings)

The Seeds of Heresy are Sown

by Dan Abnett (Author) (edit contributors)

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It is the 31st millenium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor the Imperium of Man has stretched out across the galaxy. It is a golden age of discovery and conquest.

But now, on the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to... read more

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Horus Rising details the rise to power of Warmaster Horus, Primarch of the Luna Wolves, after the Emperor appointed him commander of the Imperial military. Much of the focus is on the captain of the Luna Wolves' Tenth Company, Garviel Loken, as he becomes a member of the Mournival (an advisory... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Horus Rising details the rise to power of Warmaster Horus, Primarch of the Luna Wolves, after the Emperor appointed him commander of the Imperial military. Much of the focus is on the captain of the Luna Wolves' Tenth Company, Garviel Loken, as he becomes a member of the Mournival (an advisory body to Horus) and his involvement in campaigns against traitors and aliens at the close of the Great Crusade.

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"I was there," he would say afterwards, until afterwards became a time quite devoid of laughter.

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This is book 1 of 21 in Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy. (standard series)

Followed by False Gods.

This book is in Warhammer 40,000. (universe)

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  1. Dan Abnett (Author)

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  1. Neil Roberts (artist) (Cover Artist)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Black Library Publishing, Games Workshop Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: April 25, 2006
ISBN: 184416294X
Page Count: 412

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