Dive into a brutal future where humanity stands against overwhelming cosmic threats. This series chronicles the desperate struggles of the Imperial Guard, the countless soldiers who form the Imperium's primary fighting force. Each standalone novel explores different iconic regiments facing diverse, harrowing challenges. Experience gritty tales of courage, sacrifice, and survival against impossible odds.
Having been stretched across the galaxy by their loyalty to the Emperor, the Brimlock Eleventh Imperial Guard are presented with one final battle that will allow them the reward they all seek - to colonise the distant world of Voor and live out the rest of their days in peace.
An Astra Militarum novelWhen an Imperial listening station receives an enigmatic call for help from a far-flung planet, a regiment of Tallarn Desert Raiders is sent to investigate.READ IT BECAUSEIt's an exciting running battle between hardy desert-dwelling warriors of the Imperium, and the mindless, savage creatures of the tyranids hive fleets.THE STORYWhen an Imperial listening station receives an enigmatic call for help from a far-flung planet, a regiment of Tallarn Desert Raiders is sent to investigate. Pretty soon, the Imperial Guard find themselves locked in a desperate running battle with wave upon wave of Tyranids. Is there any way they can ever triumph against such numberless alien hordes?
This omnibus contains the novels 'Cadian Blood' by Aaron Dembski-Bowden, 'Dead Men Walking' by Steve Lyons, and 'Redemption Corps' by Rob Sanders, as well as extra short stories.
An Astra Militarum novel Sergeant Wulfe leads his armoured tank company on Golgotha to locate and retrieve the Fortress of Arrogance, battle tank of the renowned Commissar Yarrick. READ IT BECAUSE It's a fantastic example of taking an element from the existing background and crafting a story from it, as Steve Parker answers the question of what happened to Yarrick's battle fortress after he was captured on Golgotha. THE STORY Sergeant Wulfe leads his armoured tank company, the Gunheads, to the hostile alien world of Golgoltha as part of an Imperial battlegroup. Their mission is to locate and retrieve the Fortress of Arrogance, a battle tank that belonged to the legendary Commissar Yarrick, hero of Hades Hive. If Wulfe can keep his mind and men together, and the Imperial forces can retrieve the tank, this will have a huge boost on morale in the Armageddon campaign‚ but are they risking their lives needlessly?
After an order to withdraw Imperial troops from the ice world of Cressida, a band of Valhallan Ice Warriors are sent on a rescue mission to find a stranded Imperial dignitary. But the occupying Chaos forces are everywhere and the soldiers are in danger of being afflicted by the dark powers at work on Cressida.
An Astra Militarum novelWhen the Imperial shrine world of Kathur is blighted by Chaos, the brave Guardsmen of Cadia are sent to reclaim it. Yet, they cannot imagine what lies ahead ...READ IT BECAUSEAaron Dembski-Bowden's first novel, Cadian Blood is a Black Library classic, pitting a force of plucky Guardsmen from Cadia against a zombie apocalypse.THE STORYWhen the Imperial shrine world of Kathur is blighted by Chaos, the brave Guardsmen of Cadia are sent to reclaim it. The plague of Nurgle has set in deeply on the planet, forcing the Cadians into battle with an innumerable legion of the infected. In the midst of battle, Captain Parmenion Thade is thrust into an unlikely commanding role. Yet, he cannot imagine what lies ahead on Kathur, and just how important it will be to ensure victory there.
An Astra Militarum novelA Catachan Jungle FIghters unit sent to the death world of Rogar III feel right at home… right down the the ork invaders and the mysterious threats from within the jungles.READ IT BECAUSEThere are few Imperial Guardsmen more iconic than Catachan Jungle Fighters, and seeing them in action on a world almost as deadly as Catachan (but not quite, of course) is a treat indeed.THE STORYThe Catachan jungle fighters of the Imperial Guard are an elite regiment that specializes in destroying the Emperor's foes on the most dangerous worlds of the Imperium. Their training is really put to the test when a squad is sent to the death world of Rogar III in response to an ork incursion. But as well as dealing with the green-skinned orks they must do battle with the planet itself and the mysterious figures that stalk them across the deadly terrain. Deathworld is an action-packed tale of survival in the grim, far-future!