ilnar Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 got hold of a copy the other day and i have to say, after titanicus, it was realy bad :P dont get me wrong, for a bl book it was good and the story was interesting, but it lacked something, anyone else read it yet? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not yet, I'm still waiting for it to come out here. :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1769157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full-choke Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Are you talking about the Black Library Horus Heresy book Mechanicum? If so how did you even get a hold of it, it doesn't get released here in the states until sometime in December!?!? Sad to hear it isn't as good as Titanicus (<-- AWESOME BOOK), but I was really looking forward to this one. Oh well, I will still read it, I am sure... F-C Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1769690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreachon Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I managed to pick up mine at the Dutch Frenzy along with dark disciple, only gotten to the first 50 pages sofar. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1769778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilnar Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 its out in the uk::D ill just wait for everyone else to catch up Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1769880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz1858 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I persoanlly thought it was really good, a real eye opener to alot of the history behind the imperium and still leaves a few mysteries!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1777805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amit Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I bought my copy last week (UK) :P I planned to read it over a week, but could not put it down so finished it the next day! Definitely one of the better HH books, and had a few 'links' to Titanicus and other 40K background e.g. Noospheric Technology, amniotic tanks for princeps, manifold interfacing, the Kaban Machine etc. etc. Really pleased with it... Amit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1778137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I'v just finished reading it What a Fantastic book, much better then Titanicus imho interesting tidbit about Amniotic tanks, they was not commonly used by all Warlord pilots in the 30th millenium, but obviously grew in popularity afterwards Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1787761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I have to say I really enjoyed mechanicum... which is great since I was lucky enough to be one of the first 500 pre-orders so I gots me a signed copy :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1788314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xa0s Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I -really- liked this book. Interesting to see Adeptus Mechanicus' point of view of life. Just finished it now. The only part that I didn't have a grasp, image-wise, were the knights -- it sounds like they're almost humanoid size power armor suits to an extent. Am I right on that assumption ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1788639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz1858 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Have alook at any Epic 40K pics you can find on them. They are smaller than titans i think bit still huge war machines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1788643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus6 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Basically the middle ground between a Warhound Titan and Marine Dreadnaught. Severus6 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1788933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothecary Daxam Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Personally, I thought Mechanicus was a good book (better than Descent at anyrate). The standard Mechanicum knight stands at around nine metres (Metres not feet) tall. This puts them pretty damn tall. Bigger than a dreadnought in any case. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1809933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Personally I thought Mechanicum was good, a real insight into the life and politics of Mars at the time of the Heresy. Sometimes I don't want to read about Space Marines ripping everything to pieces single-handed. For times like those, books like this are ideal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1825231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm almost at the end of this one and so far it's been great. It touches briefly on the daily life and workings of the Mechanicum and then goes on to detail the massive changes that the schism brought. Here's to hoping that the ending is just as good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1826250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdman Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm about halfway through, I'm enjoying it so far, though its still in the build-up phase. I'm wondering with the details in this and Titanicus, are GW laying the foundations and testing the waters for an official AD codex & fig range? I'd say there's enough people who'd love an AD force if they were distinct enough from other human armies. On that note, both Abnett & NcNeill describe the skitarii as "bestial" which, given the amount of genetic-engineering and biological alteration the AD could do, brings to mind Rogue Trader era IG beastmen (yes, I'm old). I'd always thought of the skitarii as more like chemically & cybernetically-enhanced Guardsmen but I do like this direction. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1828419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm about 50 pages in. So far so good with an excellent and very descriptive background painted by Mr NcNeill of the dark and mysterious mechanicum. If the rest lives up to the start I'll be well pleased. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1828603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffersonian000 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 interesting tidbit about Amniotic tanks, they was not commonly used by all Warlord pilots in the 30th millenium, but obviously grew in popularity afterwards I noticed in "Titianicus", the character Lord Gearhart remembers having been the moderati for the princip Lord Hekate of the Warlord Titian Imperial Dictatio some 300 years in his past. Hekate became a princip of the Dictatio in the Warhammer monthly comic strip "Titian", also by Dan Abnert. Which puts the events in "Titianicus", including the greater usage in amniotic tanks for commanding Warlords, at least 300 years after a mishap where a cabet gained command of Warlord over hundreds of better qualified princips because he was the only one onboard with the right plugs at the time the then current princips died while fighting a Gargant. With amniotic tanks now being more commonly required to princip a modern Warlord, I can see it is being a step to prevent anyone from ever ursurping the command slot of a Warlord in the heat of battle, as was possible in the past. And with Warhammer's technology=religion/science=heresy slant, I can see the use of amniotic tanks being scarce in the 30k time frame yet of common use in the 40k time frame to be a sign that change is possible, just unlikely. SJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1828806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 i absolutely loved the novel! very nice and perhaps the only nice book other than legion to be printed after fulgrim. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1830100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I put it down last night and I must say that on top of the story and characters, which are quite good, I love the tie-ins with both DoW, the ancient ones and Titanicus. Some of the 'scenes' which featured bravery were almost over the top, and I say almost because they (to me) came out as being just right. I think that McNeill did a very good job on this one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1830323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xa0s Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I truly enjoyed the climax at the near-ending of the book! Not gonna say it because I'm not a spoiler. <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1831464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehunter52 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Just finished the book today. It was very good but also very saddening at the same time. I really enjoy McNeill's work because he is able to produce a work that expands the background of the 40k universe, is deep with emotion, conflict and introspection and still be an enjoyable read. Really it is tragic how it ends for all the characters, some more than others. I personally feel the worst for Dalia because of her innocence and being effectively trapped in the end, however I do commend her for making the best of it by committing herself to uphold the fate of humanity selflessly. But what got me the most was that last little bit about losing a particular item, I am saddened that she will have to live with the fact she had already failed in her duty and know this for such a long time. May the Emperor bless her soul. But aside from my emotional ranting, I liked how much it explained about the working of the Mechanicum, the Knightly Orders, how Chaos manifests itself in machines, the lost primarchs (well, not really), the nature of the Emperor, and the Dragon. It really is a grim dark universe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1832210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 yes i loved the part wherein they said the emperor is still just human. very true and he's a deceiver as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1836084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus6 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Along with everything else I am reading I finally cracked this open. The imagery and the overall story are wonderful,...thus far an excellent read. That and I am a sucker for anything with Knights in them. Severus6 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1853634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquisitor Tarn Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 yeh, got to say I really enjoyed this novel too, haven't got round to titanicus yet as I don't buy BL hardbacks,as they always release a PB a few months later. I thought it was a good read, whilst going a long way towards "filling in" the history and fluff regarding teh mechanicus at teh time of the heresy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151980-mechanicus/#findComment-1854130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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