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Liked It “"Suffer not the alien to live...past its usefulness." The Imperial world of Herodain IV is in peril. Invaded by a splinter fleet of the Tyranid Hive Fleet Kraken, the planet is days away from being over run by the Tyranids. Units of the Imperial Navy, as well as members of the disgraced Manits...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“"Suffer not the alien to live...past its usefulness." The Imperial world of Herodain IV is in peril. Invaded by a splinter fleet of the Tyranid Hive Fleet Kraken, the planet is days away from being over run by the Tyranids. Units of the Imperial Navy, as well as members of the disgraced Manits Warriors chapter of the Space Marines, have responded to Herodian IV calls for help and begin fighting a desperate battle to save the planet. Neither force is adequate and soon both are forced into retreat before the Tyranid onslaught, with both preparing to abandon Herodian IV to its fate. However, the arrival of Inquisitor Kalypsia and a team of Deathwatch Space Marines gives them hope that the planet might yet be saved. Writer C. S. Goto weaves a an excellent tale of war, honor, and sacrifice. His portrayal of the Space Marines as comrades and brothers-in-arms is a highlight of this book--far from being dogmatic, obedient super soldiers these Marines tend to question everything. Their loyalty to the Emperor does not necessarily extend to his servants--namely the Inquisition--and while they will obey an Inquisitor, it is not without objection, especially if the order is tactically unsound. Of course, any Warhammer 40k tale involving the Inquisition always has an air of mystery and Goto does not disappoint. Why is the Ordo Xenos interested in a planet that is hours away from being consumed by the Great Devourer? And why do the Tyranids appear to be more organized than usual, showing a frightening familiarity with Imperial tactics and operational doctrine? While these questions are answered here, the reader is left with only more questions by the end. And no wonder, as this is merely the first book in a series focusing on Deathwatch. Still, this is a fine (if short) addition to the Warhammer 40k line of fiction books and one that comes highly recommended.”
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