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| The ] is a fictional universe built around the futuristic version of the Milky Way for the ] miniatures base games of ''''']'''''. The '']'' (a section of the BL Publishing division of ]<ref name="Black Library">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/ | title= Black Library | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>) published a series of novels in order to expand on background and storyline for existing aspects of the Imperium and the '''Warhammer 40,000''' <ref name="Black Library Publishing">{{cite web | url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA438655.html | title= BL Publishing Debuts Graphic Novel Line| publisher= Publishers Weekly| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. | |||
| The ] is a fictional universe built around the futuristic version of the Milky Way for the ] miniatures base games of ''''']'''''. The '']'' (a section of the BL Publishing division of ]<ref name="Black Library">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/ | title= Black Library | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>) published a series of novels, graphic novels, and comics in order to expand on the background and storyline for the existing aspects of the Imperium and the '''Warhammer 40,000''' gaming universe.<ref name="Black Library Publishing">{{cite web | url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA438655.html | title= BL Publishing Debuts Graphic Novel Line| publisher= Publishers Weekly| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref> | |||
| The authors of these novels worked to create original storylines and characters that are playable, or are based on playable armies, in the main '''Warhammer 40,000''' game and its many ]. Along with these novels are contributions of stories, plot synopses, and rules in the ] and at the Official Games Workshop website<ref name="Games Workshop">{{cite web | url=http://www.games-workshop| title= Games Workshop| publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref>. These publications fuse tabletop gaming with science fiction writing, allowing for the reader to experience both novels and gaming in a new way. | The authors of these novels, graphic novels, and comics worked to create original storylines and characters that are playable, or are based on playable armies, in the main '''Warhammer 40,000''' game and its many ], like ''']'''<ref name="Inquisitor Rule Book">{{cite book|title=Inquisitor|first=Gav|last=Thorpe|edition=1st Edition|year=2001|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-077-3}}</ref>. Along with these novels are contributions of stories, plot synopses, and rules in the ] and at the Official Games Workshop website<ref name="Games Workshop">{{cite web | url=http://www.games-workshop| title= Games Workshop| publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref>. These publications fuse tabletop gaming with science fiction writing, allowing for the reader to experience both novels and gaming in a new way. | ||
| This page deals with the ''Black Library'' publications in the '''Warhammer 40,000''' universe and their various game tie-ins. | |||
| ==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| ] | |||
| A series of comics for '''Warhammer 40,000''' were first created for the Games Workshop magazine, '']'' as short background filler. In 1999, the first miniature and game tie in was released as a join project of ''Warhammer Monthly'' and the ''Black Library''. This model was the bounty hunter Kal Jerico of the "Specialist Game" ''']'''. <ref name="Black Library Limited Edition Models">{{cite web | url=http://www.solegends.com/citle/citle2000/blacklibrary/bllekaljerico.htm | title= Stuff of Legends| publisher= Stuff of Legends| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
| Short stories and other pieces of fiction were created for the ''White Dwarf'' magazine, for '''Warhammer 40,000''' rulebooks and gaming guides, and other publications, such as the ''Citadel Journal'' and their official websites. Later, these evolved into larger novels. | |||
| A series of comics for '''Warhammer 40,000''' were first created for the Games Workshop magazine, '']'' as short background filler. In 1999, the first miniature and game tie in was released as a join project of ''Warhammer Monthly'' and its publisher, the ''Black Library''.<ref name="Black Library">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/ | title= Black Library | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref> This model was the bounty hunter Kal Jerico of the "Specialist Game" ''']'''. <ref name="Black Library Limited Edition Models">{{cite web | url=http://www.solegends.com/citle/citle2000/blacklibrary/bllekaljerico.htm | title= Stuff of Legends| publisher= Stuff of Legends| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
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| Including rules and a certificate of authenticity, the ''Black Library'' created many more limited edition miniatures and expanded the small comics into larger collections while adding many new ones <ref name="Current Black Library Dioramas">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/merchandise_dioramas.asp | title= Current Black Library Dioramas| publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref>. These ''Graphic Novels'' are accompanied by cross-promotional articles that connect the characters from the novels to the '''Warhammer 40,000'' miniatures game. | |||
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| Including rules and a certificate of authenticity, the ''Black Library'' created many more limited edition miniatures and expanded the small comics into larger collections while adding many new ones <ref name="Current Black Library Dioramas">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/merchandise_dioramas.asp | title= Current Black Library Dioramas| publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref>. These novels and graphic novels are accompanied by cross-promotional articles that connect the characters from the novels to the '''Warhammer 40,000''' miniatures game. | |||
| While ''Warhammer Monthly'' was discontinued in 2004, the ''Black Library'' still continues to produce graphic novels and collections that further the expansion of the tabletop game into the realm of fiction.<ref name="Warhammer Universe in the U.S.">{{cite web |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA370771.html?display=community&industry=Comics&verticalid=792 | title= Warhammer Universe In the U.S. | publisher=Reed Business Information |
While ''Warhammer Monthly'' was discontinued in 2004 (although still listed at the ''Black Library'' website<ref name="Black Library Publishing">{{cite web | url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA438655.html | title= BL Publishing Debuts Graphic Novel Line| publisher= Publishers Weekly| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>), there was a short lived continuation under the title ''Warhammer Comics''. However, with the discontinuation of these magazine projects, the ''Black Library'' still continues to produce graphic novels and collections that further the expansion of the tabletop game into the realm of fiction.<ref name="Warhammer Universe in the U.S.">{{cite web |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA370771.html?display=community&industry=Comics&verticalid=792 | title= Warhammer Universe In the U.S. | publisher=Reed Business Information |accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | ||
| ;Gaming | ;Gaming with the ''Black Library'' | ||
| The works produced by the ''Black Library'' detail the interactions of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' armies: ], ], ], ], ], ]s, ], ], ], ]s, and the ]. They are collaborated efforts between the authors of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' game rules and the writers of the background. | The works produced by the ''Black Library'' detail the interactions of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' armies: ], ], ], ], ], ]s, ], ], ], ]s, and the ]. They are collaborated efforts between the authors of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' game rules and the writers of the background. | ||
| These works are intended to expand on the storylines, characters, armies, and organizations discussed in the ''Codexes''. Combined with contributions to ] of articles, stories, and rules, and miniature lines produced by both ] and ], these works are an expansion of the original '''Warhammer 40,000''' game and its other companion games. The column "Chapter Approved" of ''White Dwarf'' is a forum for collaborations between authors, model makers, and the rulemakers, allowing for the characters to have their own place amongst '''Warhammer 40,000''' battles. | These works are intended to expand on the storylines, characters, armies, and organizations discussed in the ''Codexes''. Combined with contributions to ] of articles, stories, and rules, and miniature lines produced by both ] and ], these works are an expansion of the original '''Warhammer 40,000''' game and its other companion games. The column "Chapter Approved" of ''White Dwarf'' is a forum for collaborations between authors, model makers, and the rulemakers, allowing for the characters to have their own place amongst '''Warhammer 40,000''' battles. | ||
| Along side of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' game was a short lived game called '''Warhammer Warriors'''. The system was created by Rick Priestley based on the ''']''' playing style. Many of the characters released for the miniature game were given rules and a "gaming book" to be used in playing against others. This series ended before many of the novels were published and production of cross-promotional books was discontinued.<ref name="Lost Worlds Warhammer Warriors">{{cite web |url= |
Along side of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' game was a short lived game called '''Warhammer Warriors'''. The system was created by Rick Priestley based on the ''']''' playing style. Many of the characters released for the miniature game were given rules and a "gaming book" to be used in playing against others. This series ended before many of the novels were published and production of cross-promotional books was discontinued.<ref name="Lost Worlds Warhammer Warriors">{{cite web |url=http://www.lostworlds.20m.com/photo6.html | title=Warhammer Warriors Page | publisher=Reed Business Information |accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | ||
| ;Fiction | ;Fiction with of ''Black Library'' | ||
| {{main|Timeline of the Warhammer 40,000 universe}} | {{main|Timeline of the Warhammer 40,000 universe}} | ||
| Most of stories take place thousands of years after the fall of the ] at the hands of his once loyal servant but turned by ], ]. Many millenium passed since then but the Empire is still at war with the old followers of Horus, along with many new enemies. | Most of stories take place thousands of years after the fall of the ] at the hands of his once loyal servant but turned by ], ]. Many millenium passed since then but the Empire is still at war with the old followers of Horus, along with many new enemies. | ||
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| These stories are written in the perspective of humans, primarily those of the ], the mechanics of the ], the female warriors of the ], the holy ], and the super human ]. They span the completely '''Warhammer 40,000''' game with occasional expansions into the spin-off games, like ] or ], or use vehicles and equipment only found in ] or ]. | These stories are written in the perspective of humans, primarily those of the ], the mechanics of the ], the female warriors of the ], the holy ], and the super human ]. They span the completely '''Warhammer 40,000''' game with occasional expansions into the spin-off games, like ] or ], or use vehicles and equipment only found in ] or ]. | ||
| ==Novels and Short Fiction line== | |||
| ==Bloodquest== | |||
| ===Caiphas Cain=== | |||
| ===Eisenhorn=== | |||
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| The ''Eisenhorn (Omnibus)''<ref name="Eisenhorn (Omnibus)">{{cite book|title=Eisenhorn (Omnibus)|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-156-0}}</ref> is a collection of three three Eisenhorn novels: ''Xenos'', <ref name="Xenos">{{cite book|title=Xenos|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2001|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-146-X}}</ref> | |||
| ''Malleus'', <ref name="Malleus">{{cite book|title=Malleus|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2001|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-204-0}}</ref> and ''Hereticus''. <ref name="Hereticus">{{cite book|title=Hereticus|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2002|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-236-9}}</ref> In addition, there are two short stories placed between these novels to connect them together.<ref name="Eisenhorn (Omnibus)">{{cite book|title=Eisenhorn (Omnibus)|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-156-0}}</ref> | |||
| ;Plot synopsis | |||
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| ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | |||
| Eisenhorn was made as an official model for the ''']''' spin-off game<ref name="Inquisitor Rule Book">{{cite book|title=Inquisitor|first=Gav|last=Thorpe|edition=1st Edition|year=2001|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-077-3}}</ref>. Unlike Inquisitors for the main '''Warhammer 40,000''' game, the '''Inquisitor''' version of Eisenhorn is equiped with many beyond the normal standard items: he is equiped with a Power sword, a special "rune" staff, a "duelling" pistol, grenades and flak armour. He also has the ability to use telepathy, which he uses to read the mind of others, enemies and allies alike<ref name="Inquisitor Rule Book">{{cite book|title=Inquisitor|first=Gav|last=Thorpe|edition=1st Edition|year=2001|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-077-3}}</ref>. | |||
| In the main '''Warhammer 40,000''' game, Eisenhorn is a ] army based Inquisitor and has a long and complicated history with ] army based enemies/allies called "Daemonhosts". Rules for him and Daemonhosts are included in the official rulebook, and generic rules for him and Daemonhosts are included in the Daemonhunters army codex<ref name="Codex Daemon Hunters">{{cite book | author=Andy Chambers, Phil Kelly and Graham McNeill | title=Codex: Daemonhunters | publisher= Games Workshop | year=2003 | id=ISBN 1-84154-361-6}}</ref>. | |||
| ===Gaunt's Ghosts=== | |||
| {{main|Gaunt's Ghosts}} | |||
| ] | |||
| "Gaunt's Ghosts" are currently collected into three "sequences": ''The Founding'',<ref name="The Founding">{{cite book|title=The Founding|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2007|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-369-5}}</ref> ''The Saint'',<ref name="The Saint">{{cite book|title=The Saint|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-125-0}}</ref> and ''The Lost''. The Founding includes the novels ''First and Only'',<ref name="First and Only">{{cite book|title=First and Only|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2002|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-268-7}}</ref> ''Ghostmaker'',<ref name="Ghostmaker">{{cite book|title=Ghostmaker|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2002|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-269-5}}</ref> and ''Necropolis''.<ref name="Necropolis">{{cite book|title=Necropolis|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2002|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-006-8}}</ref>.''The Saint'' includes the novels ''Honour Guard'',<ref name="Honour Guard">{{cite book|title=Honour Guard|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-007-6}}</ref> ''The Guns of Tanith'',<ref name="The Guns of Tanith">{{cite book|title=The Guns of Tanith|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-030-0}}</ref> ''Straight Silver'',<ref name="Straight Silver">{{cite book|title=Straight Silver|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-262-8}}</ref> | |||
| and ''Sabbat Martyr''.<ref name="Sabbat Martyr">{{cite book|title=Sabbat Martyr|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-012-2}}</ref> ''The Lost'' includes the novels ''Traitor General'',<ref name="Traitor General">{{cite book|title=Traitor General|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-113-7}}</ref> ''His Last Command'',<ref name="His Last Command">{{cite book|title=His Last Command|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-113-7}}</ref> and ''The Armour of Contempt''.<ref name="The Armour of Contempt">{{cite book|title=The Armour of Contempt|first=Dan |last=Abnett| year=2006|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-400-4}}</ref> | |||
| ;Plot synopsis | |||
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| ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | |||
| After the success of ''Gaunt's Ghosts'', lines of ''Gaunt's Ghosts'' based miniatures were produced by Warhammer 40,000. Unlike the previous models, these were not limited edition sets. The production covered both the main characters of Abnett's works (like the title character Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt]] and also created a generic ] variant called the ]<ref name="Tanith Ghosts">{{cite web | url=http://uk.games-workshop.com/imperialguard/miniature-gallery/13/ | title=Tanith Ghosts| publisher=Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. Rules were originaly published for these miniatures in "Chapter Approved" column of White Dwarf UK 269/US 268 and later collected in the ''Chapter Approved'' edition for 2003.<ref name="Chapter Approved 2003">{{cite book|title=Chapter Approved 2003|first=Andy |last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Peter, and Hoare, Andy, and Kelly, Phil, and Thorpe, Gav | year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-317-0}}</ref> | |||
| With the creation of the 4th edition ''Imperial Guard'' codex, the previous rules for the Tanith First and Only were removed and they were instead a "variant" army created using "doctrine" (variations to traditional army rules)<ref name="Codex Imperial Guard">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Imperial Guard|first=Andy|last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Pete, and Hoare, Andy|year=2003|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-410-8}}</ref>. While Colonel-Commissar was given specific rules in the ''Imperial Guard'' codex<ref name="Codex Imperial Guard">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Imperial Guard|first=Andy|last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Pete, and Hoare, Andy|year=2003|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-410-8}}</ref>, the other special characters, according to the official Games Workshop website, still use the rules presented in ''Chapter Approved'' and provide additional modeling types and rules to create more characters based on the ''Gaunt's Ghost'' series<ref name="Gaunt's Ghost Extra Characters">{{cite web | url=http://uk.games-workshop.com/imperialguard/gaunts%2Dghosts/ | title=Gaunt's Ghost Extra Characters| publisher=Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. | |||
| ===Ravenor=== | |||
| ===Smaller Series=== | |||
| ====Xenology==== | |||
| ] | |||
| '''Xenology''', by Simon Spurrier, is an in-universe "research" book that uses fiction to expand on the background and history of the various "alien" races of the '''Warhammer 40,000''' univere<ref name="Xenology'">{{cite book|title=Xenology'|first=Simon|last=Spurrier|year=2006|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-282-6}}</ref>. A special edition version of the book was released afterwards<ref name="Black Library">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/ | title= Black Library | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. | |||
| ;Plot Synopsis | |||
| Investigations by the ] on the planet Biegal 9 revealed various research and data on the alien races. This research was created by a heretical Inquisitor who collected aliens, studied, and then disected them. | |||
| ;'''Warhammer 40,000''' gaming | |||
| While the book does not directly have any miniatures based on it, it serves as an expansion of material presented in the various army Codexes, such as ], ], ], and ]. The work also involves the actions of the ], an army detailed in various "Chapter Approved" columns of ''White Dwarf'' and on the official website.<ref name="Deathwatch Official Rules">{{cite web |url=http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/spacemarines/gaming/deathwatch/default.htm | title=Deathwatch Kill Teams | publisher=Games Workshop |accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
| ==Comics and Graphic Novels line== | |||
| ===Bloodquest=== | |||
| ] | ] | ||
| ''Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy'',<ref name="Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy|first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-146-3}}</ref> by Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil, is a collection of three works titled ''Bloodquest'',<ref name="Bloodquest">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest |first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id= 1-84154-108-7}}</ref> ''Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror'',<ref name="Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror|first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=2000|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id= 1-84154-125-7}}</ref> and ''Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark''.<ref name="Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark|first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-146-3}}</ref> The trilogy involves the founding ] chapter, the ], as they struggle first against the ] and then against the armies of ]. | ''Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy'',<ref name="Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy|first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-146-3}}</ref> by Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil, is a collection of three works titled ''Bloodquest'',<ref name="Bloodquest">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest |first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id= 1-84154-108-7}}</ref> ''Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror'',<ref name="Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror|first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=2000|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id= 1-84154-125-7}}</ref> and ''Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark''.<ref name="Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark">{{cite book|title=Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark|first=Gordon|last=Rennie|coauthors=MacNeil, Colin |year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-146-3}}</ref> The trilogy involves the founding ] chapter, the ], as they struggle first against the ] and then against the armies of ]. | ||
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| ;Critical review | |||
| ''Bloodquest'' was winner of the 2004 "]" for Favourite British Comic while running as a strip for ''Warhammer Monthly''<ref name="The Eagle Awards">{{cite web | url=http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/ | title= The Eagle Awards| publisher=Eagle Awards| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. | |||
| In 2002, Joe Kushner reviewed ''Bloodquest II: Into the Eye of Terror'', and in part the original ''Bloodquest'', for RPGnet. He says that the "art by Colin MacNeil is top notch but does suffer in some places", "writing by Gordon Rennie is perfect for the serial format", and "My only wish is that the graphic novels added more information."<ref name="Bloodquest II Review">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_7154.html| title= RPGnet: The Inside Scope| publisher=RPGnet |accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref> | |||
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| In the Warhammer 40,000 "visual combat game", '''Warhammer Warriors''', the gaming book ''Warhammer Warriors #2'' was created for Captain Leonatos. He equipped with many Blood Angels based weapons, such as a chainsword, bolt pistol and a flamer, but also has new weapons designed for '''Warhammer Warriors''', like Photon Flares and a Bolt Pistol Hotshot. He deals extra damage and has a strong defense based on his ] power armour.<ref name="Warhammer Warriors #3">{{cite book|title=Warhammer Warriors #2|first=Rick|last=Priestley|year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=6010-0299-003}}</ref> | In the Warhammer 40,000 "visual combat game", '''Warhammer Warriors''', the gaming book ''Warhammer Warriors #2'' was created for Captain Leonatos. He equipped with many Blood Angels based weapons, such as a chainsword, bolt pistol and a flamer, but also has new weapons designed for '''Warhammer Warriors''', like Photon Flares and a Bolt Pistol Hotshot. He deals extra damage and has a strong defense based on his ] power armour.<ref name="Warhammer Warriors #3">{{cite book|title=Warhammer Warriors #2|first=Rick|last=Priestley|year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=6010-0299-003}}</ref> | ||
| ==Daemonifuge== | ===Daemonifuge=== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ''Daemonifuge'', originally published in ''Warhammer Monthly'', is a series of Trade Paperbacks about the life of ], a member of the ], and is collected as ''Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint''.<ref name="Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint|first=Kev|last=Walker|year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-251-6}}</ref> The two books of the series are ''Daemonifuge'', by Kev Walker and Jim Campbell,<ref name="Daemonifuge">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge|first=Kev|last=Walker|coauthors=Campbell, Jim|year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-117-6}}</ref> and ''Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation'', by Kev Walker, Gordon Rennie, and Karl Richardson.<ref name="Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation|first=Kev|last=Walker|coauthors=Rennie, Gordon, and Richardson, Karl|year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-240-7}}</ref> | ''Daemonifuge'', originally published in ''Warhammer Monthly'', is a series of Trade Paperbacks about the life of ], a member of the ], and is collected as ''Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint''.<ref name="Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint|first=Kev|last=Walker|year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-251-6}}</ref> The two books of the series are ''Daemonifuge'', by Kev Walker and Jim Campbell,<ref name="Daemonifuge">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge|first=Kev|last=Walker|coauthors=Campbell, Jim|year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-117-6}}</ref> and ''Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation'', by Kev Walker, Gordon Rennie, and Karl Richardson.<ref name="Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation|first=Kev|last=Walker|coauthors=Rennie, Gordon, and Richardson, Karl|year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-240-7}}</ref> | ||
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| During the return, their vessel's navigator was possessed by Chaos destroyed their ship the "Hammer of Thor." Escaping, both Hand and Stern were able to land upon the surface, but they were the sole survivors. Shortly after landing upon the planet, they were soon confronted the Daemon Q'tlahsi'issho'akshami. Only Stern managed to live through the battle, and she is now hunted by the ] to be brought in for questioning. Only Stern knows what happened to Silas Hand, what happened to the Daemon, and what the forces of Chaos were doing on the planet<ref name="Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint|first=Kev|last=Walker|year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-251-6}}</ref>. | During the return, their vessel's navigator was possessed by Chaos destroyed their ship the "Hammer of Thor." Escaping, both Hand and Stern were able to land upon the surface, but they were the sole survivors. Shortly after landing upon the planet, they were soon confronted the Daemon Q'tlahsi'issho'akshami. Only Stern managed to live through the battle, and she is now hunted by the ] to be brought in for questioning. Only Stern knows what happened to Silas Hand, what happened to the Daemon, and what the forces of Chaos were doing on the planet<ref name="Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint">{{cite book|title=Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint|first=Kev|last=Walker|year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-251-6}}</ref>. | ||
| ;Critical review | |||
| ''Daemonifuge'' was nominated for the 1999 "]" for Favourite British Comic while running as a strip for ''Warhammer Monthly''.<ref name="The Eagle Awards">{{cite web | url=http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/ | title= The Eagle Awards| publisher=Eagle Awards| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
| ''Daemonifuge'' did win the 2003 Graphic Novel of the Year (UK) by Borders. <ref name="Warhammer Universe in the U.S.">{{cite web |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA370771.html?display=community&industry=Comics&verticalid=792 | title= Warhammer Universe In the U.S. | publisher=Reed Business Information, |accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
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| ''Daemonifuge: The Screaming Cage'' was reviewed by Frank Sronce for RPGnet in 2002. Sronce describes the work as "very nicely illustrated" and "with my very peripheral knowledge of Warhammer 40,000, I had no trouble following the plot."<ref name="Daemonifuge Review">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_7610.html| title= RPGnet: The Inside Scope| publisher=RPGnet |accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> His follow up review of ''The Lord of Damnation'' for RPGnet claims that "the book ends up being similar to the first, and yet different." Describing why, Sronce claims "art is an almost-but-not-quite-the-same style and while it's obviously continuing the original plotline, the dialogue has a new tone and the pacing is different." The work, according to Sronce is not as good as the first one, has some "cheesy" dialogue, but "overall it's good." <ref name="Daemonifuge II Review">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9041.phtml| title= RPGnet: The Inside Scope| publisher=RPGnet |accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref> | |||
| ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | ||
| A limited produced of only 1,000 miniatures was released for ''Daemonifuge''. These miniatures were sculpted by Juan Diaz, Mark Harrison & Alex Hedstrom in 2004 and are no longer in production. Portraying Ephrael Stern and Silas Hand on a diorama base and entering into combat against the Daemons of Chaos.<ref name="Black Library Miniatures">{{cite web| url=http://www.solegends.com/citblack/index.htm | title= Stuff of Legends | publisher= Stuff of Legends| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | A limited produced of only 1,000 miniatures was released for ''Daemonifuge''. These miniatures were sculpted by Juan Diaz, Mark Harrison & Alex Hedstrom in 2004 and are no longer in production. Portraying Ephrael Stern and Silas Hand on a diorama base and entering into combat against the Daemons of Chaos.<ref name="Black Library Miniatures">{{cite web| url=http://www.solegends.com/citblack/index.htm | title= Stuff of Legends | publisher= Stuff of Legends| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | ||
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| Ephrael Stern and Silas Hand are also used as part of an introductory article explaining the background of the ] army list, called "Villainy & Infamy." The article is "report" produced by an "unknown" source which describes the history of Silas Hand's investigation from an in-universe perspective.<ref name="Witch Hunters Army Page">{{cite web| url=http://uk.games-workshop.com/witchhunters/ | title= Witch Hunters | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | Ephrael Stern and Silas Hand are also used as part of an introductory article explaining the background of the ] army list, called "Villainy & Infamy." The article is "report" produced by an "unknown" source which describes the history of Silas Hand's investigation from an in-universe perspective.<ref name="Witch Hunters Army Page">{{cite web| url=http://uk.games-workshop.com/witchhunters/ | title= Witch Hunters | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | ||
| ===Inquisitor Ascendant=== | |||
| ==Deathwatch== | |||
| ''Deathwatch'', by Jim Alexander, tells the story of the ] military division, ], and their battle against an alien infestation.<ref name="Deathwatch">{{cite book|title=Deathwatch |first=Jim|last=Alexander |year=2004|edition=1st Edition| publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|1-84416-100-5}}</ref> | |||
| ;Plot synopsis | |||
| A group of Deathwatch, commanded by ] Jerron, is sent to battle against the alien enemies of the ] on the planet of Pavia. Unlike other invasions by aliens, this invasion had the ability to appear as humans and infiltrate the Pavian society. | |||
| ==Inquisitor Ascendant== | |||
| ''Inquisitor Ascendant'', by ], about the ] struggle against the fources of ] was produced in two parts. His first collaboration was with Simon Coleby, and his second was with Jim Brady<ref name="Inquisitor Ascendant">{{cite book|title=Inquisitor Ascendant |first=Dan|last=Abnett|year=2001|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|1-84154-143-5}}</ref>. | ''Inquisitor Ascendant'', by ], about the ] struggle against the fources of ] was produced in two parts. His first collaboration was with Simon Coleby, and his second was with Jim Brady<ref name="Inquisitor Ascendant">{{cite book|title=Inquisitor Ascendant |first=Dan|last=Abnett|year=2001|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|1-84154-143-5}}</ref>. | ||
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| ''Inquisitor Ascendant'' follows the story ] and his apprentice, Gravier on the planet of Nicodemus. They are sent to battle ] infestations and are aided by an ] cardinal named Sarthos. Their investigation and cleansing of the Chaos infestation leads them through many battles and even close experience of the taint first hand. The second part follows a future Gravier, now an ], and his experience with his previous mentor. | ''Inquisitor Ascendant'' follows the story ] and his apprentice, Gravier on the planet of Nicodemus. They are sent to battle ] infestations and are aided by an ] cardinal named Sarthos. Their investigation and cleansing of the Chaos infestation leads them through many battles and even close experience of the taint first hand. The second part follows a future Gravier, now an ], and his experience with his previous mentor. | ||
| ===Lone Wolves=== | |||
| ;Critical review | |||
| In 2002, Joe Kushner reviewed 'Inquisitor Ascendent''. Reviewing primarily the second part, he says "One of the great things about the Warhammer 40K universe is that it can be grim and evil without going all politically correct on you at the last second." The format lets "the action comes fast and furious with characterization reinforced through action rather than long dialog" and "The art in the book is solid and the writing has more to build up the character of Gravier." Over all, the work "is a well illustrated hunt and destroy story with some twists and turns along the way to keep it interesting enough to see the reunion of teacher and student on a world poised on the brink of destruction."<ref name="Inquisitor Ascendant">{{cite web |url=http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_7692.html| title= RPGnet: The Inside Scope| publisher=RPGnet |accessdate=2007-05-26}}</ref> | |||
| ==Lone Wolves== | |||
| ] | ] | ||
| ''Lone Wolves'' is a graphic novel by Dan Abnett and Karl Richardson<ref name="Lone Wolves">{{cite book|title=Lone Wolves|first=Dan|last=Abnett|coauthors=Richardson, Karl|year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-056-4}}</ref> which describes the interactions of ] variant and the ]' chapter, the ], when fighting the ]. The story is broken into seven parts, "The Miracle," "Eaters of the Slain" Part 1 and 2, "Payback" Part 1 and 2, and "Bloodgeld" Part 1 and 2. Prefaced to the story are short essays produced by editor, Christian Dunn, about the nature of heroes and following the story is the ending original created by Dan Abnett.<ref name="Lone Wolves">{{cite book|title=Lone Wolves|first=Dan|last=Abnett|coauthors=Richardson, Karl|year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-056-4}}</ref> | ''Lone Wolves'' is a graphic novel by Dan Abnett and Karl Richardson<ref name="Lone Wolves">{{cite book|title=Lone Wolves|first=Dan|last=Abnett|coauthors=Richardson, Karl|year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-056-4}}</ref> which describes the interactions of ] variant and the ]' chapter, the ], when fighting the ]. The story is broken into seven parts, "The Miracle," "Eaters of the Slain" Part 1 and 2, "Payback" Part 1 and 2, and "Bloodgeld" Part 1 and 2. Prefaced to the story are short essays produced by editor, Christian Dunn, about the nature of heroes and following the story is the ending original created by Dan Abnett.<ref name="Lone Wolves">{{cite book|title=Lone Wolves|first=Dan|last=Abnett|coauthors=Richardson, Karl|year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-056-4}}</ref> | ||
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| ;Critical review | |||
| Comics International reviewed the book and claimed it had "More atmosphere and intelligent pacing than any Hollywood movie"<ref name="Lone Wolves Website">{{cite web| url=http://www.blacklibrary.com/lonewolves/index.html | title= Lone Wolves | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
| There are also claims that it won awards. Will cite them here. | |||
| ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | ||
| Sergeant Poul Marlin, Skold Greypelt, an unidentified ] and a wounded Slavok soldier were produced as a miniature in 2003 as "Lone Wolves." This was in a limited quantity of only 500 models sculpted by Martin Footitt and Adam Clarke.<ref name="Black Library Miniatures">{{cite web| url=http://www.solegends.com/citblack/index.htm | title= Stuff of Legends | publisher= Stuff of Legends| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> <ref name="Lone Wolves Diorama">{{cite web| url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/product.asp?prod=99110199006&type=Merchandise | title= Lone Wolves Diorama | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | Sergeant Poul Marlin, Skold Greypelt, an unidentified ] and a wounded Slavok soldier were produced as a miniature "diorama" for '''Warhammer 40,000'' in 2003 as "Lone Wolves." This was in a limited quantity of only 500 models sculpted by Martin Footitt and Adam Clarke.<ref name="Black Library Miniatures">{{cite web| url=http://www.solegends.com/citblack/index.htm | title= Stuff of Legends | publisher= Stuff of Legends| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> <ref name="Lone Wolves Diorama">{{cite web| url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/product.asp?prod=99110199006&type=Merchandise | title= Lone Wolves Diorama | publisher= Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | ||
| In the '''Warhammer 40,000''' game, Poul Marlin a sergeant of the Slovok regiment, |
In the '''Warhammer 40,000''' game, Poul Marlin a sergeant of the Slovok regiment, an ] variant of the ] army (similar in design and appearance to the established ])<ref name="Codex Imperial Guard">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Imperial Guard|first=Andy|last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Pete, and Hoare, Andy|year=2003|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-410-8}}</ref>, and Skold Greypelt is a Captain of the ] army<ref name="Codex Space Marines">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Space Marines|first=Pete|last=Haines|coauthors=and McNeill, Graham|year=2004|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-526-0}}</ref>, the ], and . While they, and their men lack specific additional rules, they follow standard rules for equipment and statistics with the addition of the "Xeno hunter: Tyranids"/"Preferred Enemy: Tyranids" trait (Skold and his "Lone Wolves" are a ] version of the ]'s special "Tyranid War Veterans" unit).<ref name="Codex Space Marines">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Space Marines|first=Pete|last=Haines|coauthors=and McNeill, Graham|year=2004|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-526-0}}</ref><ref name="Codex Imperial Guard">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Imperial Guard|first=Andy|last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Pete, and Hoare, Andy|year=2003|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-410-8}}</ref> | ||
| ===Titan=== | |||
| ==Titan== | |||
| ] | ] | ||
| ''Titan'' is a series of works by Dan Abnett that details the history of a ] and its crew. ''Titan: God-Machine''<ref name="Titan: God-Machine">{{cite book|title=Titan: God-Machine|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-123-4}}</ref> collects and continues the original three works, ''Titan'' I,<ref name="Titan I">{{cite book|title=Titan I|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-109-5}}</ref> II,<ref name="Titan II">{{cite book|title=Titan II|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2001|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-144-3}}</ref> and III.<ref name="Titan III">{{cite book|title=Titan II|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-242-3}}</ref> The work describes the actions of the ] and their ]. | ''Titan'' is a series of works by Dan Abnett that details the history of a ] and its crew. ''Titan: God-Machine''<ref name="Titan: God-Machine">{{cite book|title=Titan: God-Machine|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-123-4}}</ref> collects and continues the original three works, ''Titan'' I,<ref name="Titan I">{{cite book|title=Titan I|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-109-5}}</ref> II,<ref name="Titan II">{{cite book|title=Titan II|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2001|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-144-3}}</ref> and III.<ref name="Titan III">{{cite book|title=Titan II|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=1999|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-242-3}}</ref> The work describes the actions of the ] and their ]. | ||
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| The "Imperius Dictatio", a ], is a massive warmachine used by the forces of the ] and its ] to battle aliens, heretics, and anyone who stands in the way of conquest. The commander of the Titan dies during a training mission, and before a new commander could be implaced, the nearby planet Vivaprius comes under attack. Cadet Princeps Ervin Hekate is forced to take command and joins the ] defenders against invading aliens, the ]. As they arrive, they discover that the Imperial Guard have been destroyed by the invaders. After battling against this menance, the crew of the "Imperius Dictatio" are sent to the planet Artemis to battle the forces of ], where they must protect the planet against this menace.<ref name="Titan: God-Machine">{{cite book|title=Titan: God-Machine|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-123-4}}</ref> | The "Imperius Dictatio", a ], is a massive warmachine used by the forces of the ] and its ] to battle aliens, heretics, and anyone who stands in the way of conquest. The commander of the Titan dies during a training mission, and before a new commander could be implaced, the nearby planet Vivaprius comes under attack. Cadet Princeps Ervin Hekate is forced to take command and joins the ] defenders against invading aliens, the ]. As they arrive, they discover that the Imperial Guard have been destroyed by the invaders. After battling against this menance, the crew of the "Imperius Dictatio" are sent to the planet Artemis to battle the forces of ], where they must protect the planet against this menace.<ref name="Titan: God-Machine">{{cite book|title=Titan: God-Machine|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2004|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-123-4}}</ref> | ||
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| ;Critical review | |||
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| In 2005, Nathan Brazil, of the ] website reviewed the ''Titan: God-Machine'' series. While praising Dan Abnett as being "one of the better writers of action oriented SF," he claims that the Titan series "allows him so little room for development that he struggles to inject anything that might be described as a more than one dimensional", emphasizing the use of gore and violence in ''Titan'', claiming "just as this sequence is showing promise, it is abruptly cut short with another example of uber violence".<ref name="SF Site Review">{{cite web | url=http://www.sfsite.com/05a/ti199.htm | title=The SF Site Feature Review: Titan: God-Machine| publisher=SF Site| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref> | |||
| ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | |||
| Since ], there are no models produced of them for the traditional '''Warhammer 40,000''' game. However, there were officialmodels originally produced of their crew, such as the ] "]", for ''Rogue Trader'', the first edition of '''Warhammer 40,000''', and, most recently, a new line of crew was produced by ] for the 4th Edition of the game<ref name="Forge World 2007 Catalogue">{{cite book|title=Forge World 2007 Catalogue||publisher=Forge World, Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-650-X}}</ref>. | |||
| The actual Warlord Class Titan, as with the other Titans, are available for the spin-off ''']'''. Also, their enemies, the ] and ] are represented in '''Epic'''<ref name="Epic Rulebook">{{cite web | url=http://www.specialist-games.com/epic/rulebook.asp | title= Rulebook| publisher=Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-29}}</ref>. | |||
| ==Other collections== | |||
| ===Flames of Damnation=== | |||
| Published in 2005 and written by primarily Andy Jones and Marc Gascoigne, ''Flames of Damnation'' is a collection of smaller works that revolve around the actions of the ] and the ] against the forces of ], ], ], and many other aliens that seek to battle the ].<ref name="Flames of Damnation">{{cite book|title=Flames of Damnation|first=Andy |last=Jones|coauthors=Richardson, Gascoigne | year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-253-2}}</ref> | |||
| ===Smaller Series=== | |||
| ;Critical review | |||
| ====Deathwatch==== | |||
| According to Black Library, ''Comics International'' reviewed the book and stated: "Gritty sci-fi… with lashings of action and a bit of something for everybody".<ref name="BLP Review">{{cite web | url=http://www.blacklibrary.co.uk/product.asp?prod=60100181010&type=Book | title=Flames and Damnation| publisher=Eagle Awards| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref> | |||
| ''Deathwatch'', by Jim Alexander, tells the story of the ] military division, ], and their battle against an alien infestation.<ref name="Deathwatch">{{cite book|title=Deathwatch |first=Jim|last=Alexander |year=2004|edition=1st Edition| publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|1-84416-100-5}}</ref> | |||
| ;Plot synopsis | |||
| A group of Deathwatch, commanded by ] Jerron, is sent to battle against the alien enemies of the ] on the planet of Pavia. Unlike other invasions by aliens, this invasion had the ability to appear as humans and infiltrate the Pavian society. | |||
| ;'''Warhammer 40,000''' gaming | |||
| The work involves the actions of the ], and their ] Kill-Teams, an army detailed in various "Chapter Approved" columns of ''White Dwarf'' and on the official website.<ref name="Deathwatch Official Rules">{{cite web |url=http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/spacemarines/gaming/deathwatch/default.htm | title=Deathwatch Kill Teams | publisher=Games Workshop |accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> | |||
| ===Other collections=== | |||
| ====Flames of Damnation==== | |||
| Published in 2005 and written by primarily Andy Jones and Marc Gascoigne, ''Flames of Damnation'' is a collection of smaller works that revolve around the actions of the ] and the ] against the forces of ], ], ], and many other aliens that seek to battle the ].<ref name="Flames of Damnation">{{cite book|title=Flames of Damnation|first=Andy |last=Jones|coauthors=Richardson, Gascoigne | year=2005|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-253-2}}</ref> | |||
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| ===Imperial Gothic=== | ====Imperial Gothic==== | ||
| Published in 2006 and writen primarily by Dan Abnett, ''Imperial Gothic'' is a collection of ''Lone Wolf'', ''Inquisitor Ascendent'', and other, smaller works created by Dan Abnett.<ref name="Imperial Gothic">{{cite book|title=Imperial Gothic|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2006|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-330-X}}</ref> Among |
Published in 2006 and writen primarily by Dan Abnett, ''Imperial Gothic'' is a collection of the ''Lone Wolf'' series, the ''Inquisitor Ascendent'' series, and other, smaller works created by Dan Abnett.<ref name="Imperial Gothic">{{cite book|title=Imperial Gothic|first=Dan|last=Abnett| year=2006|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Black Library|location=Nottingham|id=1-84416-330-X}}</ref> Among these works are a cross-over of the '']'' series previously only available in novel and short story format. After the success of ''Gaunt's Ghosts'', Dan Abnett started writing smaller comics based on the series to expand. These works are only a continuation of the original series and the characters, not a new version or independent work. | ||
| ;Plot Synopsis | |||
| The plot synopsis of Imperial Gothic can be found, in part, in the previous entries above for ] and ]. | |||
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| ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | ;''Warhammer 40,000'' gaming | ||
| The gaming applications of Imperial Gothic can be found in the previous entries above for ], ], and ]. They primarily emphasize the forces of the ], such as the ] army or the ] army, battling against the forces of ], such as the ] army, ] (used in the Chaos Space Marines army), and the ] (a variant of the Chaos Space Marines army). | |||
| After the success of ''Gaunt's Ghosts'', Dan Abnett started writing smaller comics based on the series. At the same time, lines of ''Gaunt's Ghosts'' based miniatures were produced by Warhammer 40,000. Unlike the previous models, these were not limited edition sets. The production covered both the main characters of Abnett's works (like the title character Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt]] and also created a generic ] variant called the ]<ref name="Tanith Ghosts">{{cite web | url=http://uk.games-workshop.com/imperialguard/miniature-gallery/13/ | title=Tanith Ghosts| publisher=Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. Rules were originaly published for these miniatures in "Chapter Approved" column of White Dwarf UK 269/US 268 and later collected in the ''Chapter Approved'' edition for 2003.<ref name="Chapter Approved 2003">{{cite book|title=Chapter Approved 2003|first=Andy |last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Peter, and Hoare, Andy, and Kelly, Phil, and Thorpe, Gav | year=2003|edition=1st Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=1-84154-317-0}}</ref> | |||
| With the creation of the 4th edition ''Imperial Guard'' codex, the previous rules for the Tanith First and Only were removed and they were instead a "variant" army created using "doctrine" (variations to traditional army rules)<ref name="Codex Imperial Guard">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Imperial Guard|first=Andy|last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Pete, and Hoare, Andy|year=2003|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-410-8}}</ref>. While Colonel-Commissar was given specific rules in the ''Imperial Guard'' codex<ref name="Codex Imperial Guard">{{cite book|title=Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Imperial Guard|first=Andy|last=Chambers|coauthors=Haines, Pete, and Hoare, Andy|year=2003|edition=4th Edition|publisher=Games Workshop|location=Nottingham|id=ISBN 1-84154-410-8}}</ref>, the other special characters, according to the official Games Workshop website, still use the rules presented in ''Chapter Approved'' and provide additional modeling types and rules to create more characters based on the ''Gaunt's Ghost'' series<ref name="Gaunt's Ghost Extra Characters">{{cite web | url=http://uk.games-workshop.com/imperialguard/gaunts%2Dghosts/ | title=Gaunt's Ghost Extra Characters| publisher=Games Workshop| accessdate=2007-05-27}}</ref>. | |||
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The Imperium of Man is a fictional universe built around the futuristic version of the Milky Way for the Games Workshop miniatures base games of Warhammer 40,000. The Black Library (a section of the BL Publishing division of Games Workshop) published a series of novels, graphic novels, and comics in order to expand on the background and storyline for the existing aspects of the Imperium and the Warhammer 40,000 gaming universe.
The authors of these novels, graphic novels, and comics worked to create original storylines and characters that are playable, or are based on playable armies, in the main Warhammer 40,000 game and its many spin-offs, like Inquisitor. Along with these novels are contributions of stories, plot synopses, and rules in the White Dwarf magazine and at the Official Games Workshop website. These publications fuse tabletop gaming with science fiction writing, allowing for the reader to experience both novels and gaming in a new way.
This page deals with the Black Library publications in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and their various game tie-ins.
Background
Short stories and other pieces of fiction were created for the White Dwarf magazine, for Warhammer 40,000 rulebooks and gaming guides, and other publications, such as the Citadel Journal and their official websites. Later, these evolved into larger novels.
A series of comics for Warhammer 40,000 were first created for the Games Workshop magazine, Warhammer Monthly as short background filler. In 1999, the first miniature and game tie in was released as a join project of Warhammer Monthly and its publisher, the Black Library. This model was the bounty hunter Kal Jerico of the "Specialist Game" Necromunda.
Including rules and a certificate of authenticity, the Black Library created many more limited edition miniatures and expanded the small comics into larger collections while adding many new ones . These novels and graphic novels are accompanied by cross-promotional articles that connect the characters from the novels to the Warhammer 40,000 miniatures game.
While Warhammer Monthly was discontinued in 2004 (although still listed at the Black Library website), there was a short lived continuation under the title Warhammer Comics. However, with the discontinuation of these magazine projects, the Black Library still continues to produce graphic novels and collections that further the expansion of the tabletop game into the realm of fiction.
- Gaming with the Black Library
The works produced by the Black Library detail the interactions of the Warhammer 40,000 armies: Chaos Space Marines, Daemonhunters, Dark Eldar, Eldar, Imperial Guard, Necrons, Orks, Space Marines, Tau, Tyranids, and the Witch Hunters. They are collaborated efforts between the authors of the Warhammer 40,000 game rules and the writers of the background.
These works are intended to expand on the storylines, characters, armies, and organizations discussed in the Codexes. Combined with contributions to White Dwarf magazine of articles, stories, and rules, and miniature lines produced by both Games Workshop and Forge World, these works are an expansion of the original Warhammer 40,000 game and its other companion games. The column "Chapter Approved" of White Dwarf is a forum for collaborations between authors, model makers, and the rulemakers, allowing for the characters to have their own place amongst Warhammer 40,000 battles.
Along side of the Warhammer 40,000 game was a short lived game called Warhammer Warriors. The system was created by Rick Priestley based on the LostWorlds playing style. Many of the characters released for the miniature game were given rules and a "gaming book" to be used in playing against others. This series ended before many of the novels were published and production of cross-promotional books was discontinued.
- Fiction with of Black Library
Most of stories take place thousands of years after the fall of the Emperor of Mankind at the hands of his once loyal servant but turned by Chaos (Warhammer), Horus. Many millenium passed since then but the Empire is still at war with the old followers of Horus, along with many new enemies.
These stories are written in the perspective of humans, primarily those of the Imperial Guard, the mechanics of the Adeptus Mechanicus, the female warriors of the Sisters of Battle, the holy Inquisition, and the super human Space Marines. They span the completely Warhammer 40,000 game with occasional expansions into the spin-off games, like Necromunda or Inquisitor, or use vehicles and equipment only found in Epic or Battlefleet Gothic.
Novels and Short Fiction line
Caiphas Cain
Eisenhorn
The Eisenhorn (Omnibus) is a collection of three three Eisenhorn novels: Xenos, Malleus, and Hereticus. In addition, there are two short stories placed between these novels to connect them together.
- Plot synopsis
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
Eisenhorn was made as an official model for the Inquisitor spin-off game. Unlike Inquisitors for the main Warhammer 40,000 game, the Inquisitor version of Eisenhorn is equiped with many beyond the normal standard items: he is equiped with a Power sword, a special "rune" staff, a "duelling" pistol, grenades and flak armour. He also has the ability to use telepathy, which he uses to read the mind of others, enemies and allies alike.
In the main Warhammer 40,000 game, Eisenhorn is a Daemonhunters army based Inquisitor and has a long and complicated history with Daemonhunters army based enemies/allies called "Daemonhosts". Rules for him and Daemonhosts are included in the official rulebook, and generic rules for him and Daemonhosts are included in the Daemonhunters army codex.
Gaunt's Ghosts
Main article: Gaunt's Ghosts
"Gaunt's Ghosts" are currently collected into three "sequences": The Founding, The Saint, and The Lost. The Founding includes the novels First and Only, Ghostmaker, and Necropolis..The Saint includes the novels Honour Guard, The Guns of Tanith, Straight Silver, and Sabbat Martyr. The Lost includes the novels Traitor General, His Last Command, and The Armour of Contempt.
- Plot synopsis
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
After the success of Gaunt's Ghosts, lines of Gaunt's Ghosts based miniatures were produced by Warhammer 40,000. Unlike the previous models, these were not limited edition sets. The production covered both the main characters of Abnett's works (like the title character Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt]] and also created a generic Imperial Guard variant called the Tanith First and Only. Rules were originaly published for these miniatures in "Chapter Approved" column of White Dwarf UK 269/US 268 and later collected in the Chapter Approved edition for 2003.
With the creation of the 4th edition Imperial Guard codex, the previous rules for the Tanith First and Only were removed and they were instead a "variant" army created using "doctrine" (variations to traditional army rules). While Colonel-Commissar was given specific rules in the Imperial Guard codex, the other special characters, according to the official Games Workshop website, still use the rules presented in Chapter Approved and provide additional modeling types and rules to create more characters based on the Gaunt's Ghost series.
Ravenor
Smaller Series
Xenology
Xenology, by Simon Spurrier, is an in-universe "research" book that uses fiction to expand on the background and history of the various "alien" races of the Warhammer 40,000 univere. A special edition version of the book was released afterwards.
- Plot Synopsis
Investigations by the Inquisition on the planet Biegal 9 revealed various research and data on the alien races. This research was created by a heretical Inquisitor who collected aliens, studied, and then disected them.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
While the book does not directly have any miniatures based on it, it serves as an expansion of material presented in the various army Codexes, such as Tyranids, Necrons, Eldar, and Tau. The work also involves the actions of the Ordo Xenos, an army detailed in various "Chapter Approved" columns of White Dwarf and on the official website.
Comics and Graphic Novels line
Bloodquest
Bloodquest: Eye of Terror Trilogy, by Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil, is a collection of three works titled Bloodquest, Bloodquest: Into the Eye of Terror, and Bloodquest: The Daemon's Mark. The trilogy involves the founding Space Marines chapter, the Blood Angels, as they struggle first against the Orks and then against the armies of Chaos.
In 2000, Exile Films began production on a CGI movie version of the characters of Bloodquest. By the end of 2001, all production had ceased since the studio disbanded. The trailer is available online and is all that is left of the original production that is available to the public.
- Plot synopsis
Captain of the Blood Angels, Leonatos, was giving a weapon called "Encarmine," the "Sword of Belarius," as a prize for his prowess as a warrior and for the accomplishments of his men on the battlefield. However, Garshul the Destroyer, an Ork, manages to capture the weapon, causing Leonatos to be dishonored and then exiled. He wanders with his fellow soldiers as they try to regain their honor by hunting down the sword.
This takes them to the world of Eidolon, but they crash land on the wrong side. They are forced to battle the forces of Chaos that control the planet. They must battle against the armies of each Chaos god that control a separate continent in their path so they can finally regain their treasured weapon and their honor so they could be welcomed back once again amongst their brethren.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
The GamesDay Golden Daemon Award model of 2001 was a converted "Captain Leonatos" of Bloodquest, painted by Bobby Wong. Previously, Captain Leonatos was produced as a miniature in 1999 as "Blood Angel Captain Leonatos, Commander of the Exile". This was in a limited quantity of only 1,000 models sculpted by Mike McVey. Cloten and Lysander, Captain Leonatos's troops, were also produced the same year and titled "The Exiles." They came together and were produced in a limited quantity of 500 miniatures sculpted by Mark Bedford.
In the Warhammer 40,000 game, Captain Leonatos is a Captain of the Space Marine's army, the Blood Angels. While he, and his men, no longer have "canon" rules, they can be used as their generic equivalents. Their original rules accompanied the production models. He did not deviate in equipment from that available for a standard Captain, as with his men. Captain Leonatos and his men also paralleled the "Eye of Terror" Campaign, exploring the "Eye" before the gaming tournament began.
In the Warhammer 40,000 "visual combat game", Warhammer Warriors, the gaming book Warhammer Warriors #2 was created for Captain Leonatos. He equipped with many Blood Angels based weapons, such as a chainsword, bolt pistol and a flamer, but also has new weapons designed for Warhammer Warriors, like Photon Flares and a Bolt Pistol Hotshot. He deals extra damage and has a strong defense based on his Space Marine power armour.
Daemonifuge
Daemonifuge, originally published in Warhammer Monthly, is a series of Trade Paperbacks about the life of Ephrael Stern, a member of the Adepta Sororitas, and is collected as Daemonifuge: Heretic Saint. The two books of the series are Daemonifuge, by Kev Walker and Jim Campbell, and Daemonifuge: The Lord of Damnation, by Kev Walker, Gordon Rennie, and Karl Richardson.
In addition to the original series, a smaller series was released called Daemonifuge: The Screaming Cage. This series was produced in three parts, and reproduces the original series with additional pages added/edited into the original plot.
- Plot synopsis
Ephrael Stern was a Seraphim ranked Sister for the Order of Our Martyred Lady. Mysteriously, she was the sole survivor out of 12,000 that was sent to the planet Parnis in order to battle a daemonic infestation. Inquisitor Silas Hand originally was sent to identify if she was tainted by Chaos and if that was the reason for her survival. While being locked up and awaiting the Inquisitor's arrival, Stern was attacked by possessed individuals. She removed the demons from the individuals, and these actions combined with Silas Hand's investigation's inability to psychically look through her mind and detect traces of daemonic taint upon her lead to no conclusion. Hand was forced to return with her to the planet Parnis in order to figure out her role in the destruction of her Sisters.
During the return, their vessel's navigator was possessed by Chaos destroyed their ship the "Hammer of Thor." Escaping, both Hand and Stern were able to land upon the surface, but they were the sole survivors. Shortly after landing upon the planet, they were soon confronted the Daemon Q'tlahsi'issho'akshami. Only Stern managed to live through the battle, and she is now hunted by the Ordo Malleus to be brought in for questioning. Only Stern knows what happened to Silas Hand, what happened to the Daemon, and what the forces of Chaos were doing on the planet.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
A limited produced of only 1,000 miniatures was released for Daemonifuge. These miniatures were sculpted by Juan Diaz, Mark Harrison & Alex Hedstrom in 2004 and are no longer in production. Portraying Ephrael Stern and Silas Hand on a diorama base and entering into combat against the Daemons of Chaos.
In the Warhammer 40,000 game, Ephrael Stern is a Seraphim of the Witch Hunters and Silas Hand is an Inquisitor for the Daemonhunters army. While they no longer have "canon" rules, they can be used as their generic equivalents. Their original rules accompanied the production models. Ephrael Stern was armed with a standard bolter, a blessed sword (wounded daemons easily, negated invulnerable saves, and destroyed enemy leadership), a jump pack, general bonuses against daemons and is not allowed to recieve "faith" based bonuses standard for the Sisters of Battle. She could not join any army with her fellow Sisters or with any Inquisitor besides Silas Hand (with Silas, she counted as a "henchman". Silas Hand was armed with a bolter (using "Psycannon bolts", psychically charged weapons used against daemons) and an force field for defense. He could only include Ephrael Stern in his retinue.
In the Warhammer 40,000 "visual combat game", Warhammer Warriors, the gaming book Warhammer Warriors #3 was created for Ephrael Stern. She equipped with many Sisters of Battle based weapons, such as a powersword, bolter and a flamer, but also has new weapons designed for Warhammer Warriors, like Photon Flares and a Bolt Pistol Hotshot.
Ephrael Stern and Silas Hand are also used as part of an introductory article explaining the background of the Witch Hunters army list, called "Villainy & Infamy." The article is "report" produced by an "unknown" source which describes the history of Silas Hand's investigation from an in-universe perspective.
Inquisitor Ascendant
Inquisitor Ascendant, by Dan Abnett, about the Imperial Inquisition's struggle against the fources of Chaos was produced in two parts. His first collaboration was with Simon Coleby, and his second was with Jim Brady.
- Plot synopsis
Inquisitor Ascendant follows the story Inquisitor Defay and his apprentice, Gravier on the planet of Nicodemus. They are sent to battle Chaos infestations and are aided by an Ecclesiarchy cardinal named Sarthos. Their investigation and cleansing of the Chaos infestation leads them through many battles and even close experience of the taint first hand. The second part follows a future Gravier, now an Interrogator, and his experience with his previous mentor.
Lone Wolves
Lone Wolves is a graphic novel by Dan Abnett and Karl Richardson which describes the interactions of Imperial Guard variant and the Space Marines' chapter, the Space Wolves, when fighting the Tyranids. The story is broken into seven parts, "The Miracle," "Eaters of the Slain" Part 1 and 2, "Payback" Part 1 and 2, and "Bloodgeld" Part 1 and 2. Prefaced to the story are short essays produced by editor, Christian Dunn, about the nature of heroes and following the story is the ending original created by Dan Abnett.
In 2004, a flash movie and Official Website was created by the Black Library as a limited edition miniature was produced for sale.
- Plot synopsis
The Imperial Guard's division titled the "10th Slavok Regiment" are abandoned on the ice-planet Shadrac, which is currently controlled by a Tyranid invasion. Sergeant Poul Marlin narrates the travels of the remaining squads of soldiers as they struggle against hunger, the elements, and the aliens who want to devour them. Joined by the Space Wolves lead by Skold Greypelt, the Slavok 10th are able to stand against constant attacks and perform deeds of heroism.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
Sergeant Poul Marlin, Skold Greypelt, an unidentified Space Wolf and a wounded Slavok soldier were produced as a miniature "diorama" for 'Warhammer 40,000 in 2003 as "Lone Wolves." This was in a limited quantity of only 500 models sculpted by Martin Footitt and Adam Clarke.
In the Warhammer 40,000 game, Poul Marlin a sergeant of the Slovok regiment, an Ice World variant of the Imperial Guard army (similar in design and appearance to the established Valhallan Ice Warriors), and Skold Greypelt is a Captain of the Space Marine's army, the Space Wolves, and . While they, and their men lack specific additional rules, they follow standard rules for equipment and statistics with the addition of the "Xeno hunter: Tyranids"/"Preferred Enemy: Tyranids" trait (Skold and his "Lone Wolves" are a Space Wolves version of the Ultramarines's special "Tyranid War Veterans" unit).
Titan
Titan is a series of works by Dan Abnett that details the history of a Titan and its crew. Titan: God-Machine collects and continues the original three works, Titan I, II, and III. The work describes the actions of the Adeptus Mechanicus and their Titan Legion.
- Plot synopsis
The "Imperius Dictatio", a Warlord Class Titan, is a massive warmachine used by the forces of the Imperium of Mankind and its Adeptus Mechanicus to battle aliens, heretics, and anyone who stands in the way of conquest. The commander of the Titan dies during a training mission, and before a new commander could be implaced, the nearby planet Vivaprius comes under attack. Cadet Princeps Ervin Hekate is forced to take command and joins the Imperial Guard defenders against invading aliens, the Tyranids. As they arrive, they discover that the Imperial Guard have been destroyed by the invaders. After battling against this menance, the crew of the "Imperius Dictatio" are sent to the planet Artemis to battle the forces of Chaos, where they must protect the planet against this menace.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
Since Warlord Class Titan, there are no models produced of them for the traditional Warhammer 40,000 game. However, there were officialmodels originally produced of their crew, such as the Adeptus Mechanicus "Princep", for Rogue Trader, the first edition of Warhammer 40,000, and, most recently, a new line of crew was produced by Forge World for the 4th Edition of the game.
The actual Warlord Class Titan, as with the other Titans, are available for the spin-off Epic. Also, their enemies, the Tyranids and Chaos are represented in Epic.
Smaller Series
Deathwatch
Deathwatch, by Jim Alexander, tells the story of the Ordo Xenos military division, Deathwatch, and their battle against an alien infestation.
- Plot synopsis
A group of Deathwatch, commanded by Ultramarine Jerron, is sent to battle against the alien enemies of the Imperium of Man on the planet of Pavia. Unlike other invasions by aliens, this invasion had the ability to appear as humans and infiltrate the Pavian society.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
The work involves the actions of the Ordo Xenos, and their Deathwatch Kill-Teams, an army detailed in various "Chapter Approved" columns of White Dwarf and on the official website.
Other collections
Flames of Damnation
Published in 2005 and written by primarily Andy Jones and Marc Gascoigne, Flames of Damnation is a collection of smaller works that revolve around the actions of the Imperial Guard and the Space Marines against the forces of Chaos, Orks, Eldar, and many other aliens that seek to battle the Imperium of Man.
Imperial Gothic
Published in 2006 and writen primarily by Dan Abnett, Imperial Gothic is a collection of the Lone Wolf series, the Inquisitor Ascendent series, and other, smaller works created by Dan Abnett. Among these works are a cross-over of the Gaunt's Ghosts series previously only available in novel and short story format. After the success of Gaunt's Ghosts, Dan Abnett started writing smaller comics based on the series to expand. These works are only a continuation of the original series and the characters, not a new version or independent work.
- Plot Synopsis
The plot synopsis of Imperial Gothic can be found, in part, in the previous entries above for Lone Wolf and Inquisitor Ascendent.
- Warhammer 40,000 gaming
The gaming applications of Imperial Gothic can be found in the previous entries above for Lone Wolf, Inquisitor Ascendent, and Gaunt's Ghost. They primarily emphasize the forces of the Imperium of Man, such as the Daemonhunters army or the Imperial Guard army, battling against the forces of Chaos, such as the Chaos Space Marines army, Daemons (used in the Chaos Space Marines army), and the The Lost and the Damned (a variant of the Chaos Space Marines army).
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{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help) - Forge World 2007 Catalogue. Nottingham: Forge World, Games Workshop. ISBN 1-84154-650-X.
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- Alexander, Jim (2004). Deathwatch (1st Edition ed.). Nottingham: Black Library.
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{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - Abnett, Dan (2006). Imperial Gothic (1st Edition ed.). Nottingham: Black Library. 1-84416-330-X.
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