FashaTheDog Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 In Krieg regiments an officer can earn a name, but may choose not to use it, favoring their number. Imperial Armour V, Vraks part 1 explains the practice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3497403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechiang Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Gaunt's Ghosts is what got me into 40k at all. The entire series so far is my favorite, Necropolis being my number one of the entire series. I also enjoy Ciaphas Cain series and Cadian Blood. Treadheads and Baneblade are great for those who love tanks, and who doesn't enjoy seeing a tank battle now and again. I must admit I did not enjoy Dead Men Walking that much. I felt it was being dour and dismal for its own sake, or to over emphasize it if you will. Just my personal opinion on that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3498743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Of course Dead Men Walking is dour and dismal! It is Krieg, they're not exactly known for being happy-go lucky after all. Like I said, it is one of the most grim and dark 40K books; most others look like My Little Pony by comparison. As a side note, I also enjoy tragedies like Aida or Madame Butterfly most. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3498811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I just finished Dead Men Walking. Man, what a depressing ending! Overall it was a very enjoyable read. I thought Steve Lyons did a great job with the material. The DKoK came across as rather tragic. Good stuff I don't know how inspired I am to run off and paint my own Krieg (looking) troops after that ending. Earlier in the book I was definitely feeling the need to get the lead out in my grenadiers who are featured prominently in the work. Necropolis seems to be a recurring theme in this thread so I think I'd best try that one next. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3498869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankenstein_PhD Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I've always wanted to read the Gaunt's Ghosts series since I've heard it spoken so highly of. I'll probably pass on Dead Men Walking, though, I've never liked tragedies much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3498892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechiang Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Oh yeah, I know Krieg is one of the more tragic of the stories in all of 40k. I just felt it was too tragic haha. While I do enjoy the grimness of the far future I think it was a bit much for me. It is very well written and very well done, it is not my favorite. I suppose I also do not like tragedies in general which makes me somewhat biased. I feel Cadian Blood was fairly grim and dour but loved that one. Redemption Corps is not bad either, especially if you like to read about smaller elite groups. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3500776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Anyone read Imperial Glory by Richard Williams? If so is it a good IG novel? I've been thinking of getting that one as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3500794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Oh yeah, I know Krieg is one of the more tragic of the stories in all of 40k. I just felt it was too tragic haha. While I do enjoy the grimness of the far future I think it was a bit much for me. It is very well written and very well done, it is not my favorite. I suppose I also do not like tragedies in general which makes me somewhat biased. I feel Cadian Blood was fairly grim and dour but loved that one. Redemption Corps is not bad either, especially if you like to read about smaller elite groups. You can't have too tragic. Seriously, I get kind of giddy in anticipation for the endings to tragic operas I enjoy them so much; sitting on the edge of my seat to see the Dutchman sail off in despair for all eternity over a simple misunderstanding in Der fliegende Holländer or for Butterfly sending her child off so she can commit suicide because Pinkerton has abandoned them for an American wife in Madame Butterfly or the titular character in Medea completing her revenge by killing her own children to punish Jason for spurning her, and in a twist, is rewarded by the gods for it. Mind you this is the same Medea and Jason Oll talks about for those of you unfamiliar with Greek mythology and plays. Trying to convince me something is too tragic would be like trying to convince GW you can have too many skulls. I mean have you been to the lobby of their headquarters? Here's a picture: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Kostnice_Sedlec.JPG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3501152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Res Ipsa Loquitur Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If GW ran Sedlec Ossuary it'd cost 5000Kr to get in and they'd ban photography, then try to sell you their photos for 500Kr each. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3501168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I do like some of those crazy places, it is as close as we get to the 41st Millennium today :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3501239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankenstein_PhD Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Oh yeah, I know Krieg is one of the more tragic of the stories in all of 40k. I just felt it was too tragic haha. While I do enjoy the grimness of the far future I think it was a bit much for me. It is very well written and very well done, it is not my favorite. I suppose I also do not like tragedies in general which makes me somewhat biased. I feel Cadian Blood was fairly grim and dour but loved that one. Redemption Corps is not bad either, especially if you like to read about smaller elite groups. You can't have too tragic. Seriously, I get kind of giddy in anticipation for the endings to tragic operas I enjoy them so much; sitting on the edge of my seat to see the Dutchman sail off in despair for all eternity over a simple misunderstanding in Der fliegende Holländer or for Butterfly sending her child off so she can commit suicide because Pinkerton has abandoned them for an American wife in Madame Butterfly or the titular character in Medea completing her revenge by killing her own children to punish Jason for spurning her, and in a twist, is rewarded by the gods for it. Mind you this is the same Medea and Jason Oll talks about for those of you unfamiliar with Greek mythology and plays. Trying to convince me something is too tragic would be like trying to convince GW you can have too many skulls. I mean have you been to the lobby of their headquarters? Here's a picture: (Took out the pic since I didn't want to clog the thread reposting it.) Well, more power to you I guess. I've never liked tragic endings myself, I just can't get into them. I've never actually watched an opera, though, uncultured as I am... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3501284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechiang Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I suppose let us agree to disagree haha. I do think things can be too tragic and that many skulls is a bit much for my tastes :p. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3501563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I recommend Helsreach by A.D-B, it is part of the Space Marine battle novels, but it has a lot of Guard, milita, storm troopers and civilians with lasguns(the Dock workers). It also deals with the Guard air force. It starts out like a regular story, but quickley excels and by the time I was finished with the book, the only thing that keept me from ordering a couple of Steel Legion boxes, was that we might get them in plastic soon. Rather paint plastic(not FW) than metal. I remember when Dead Men Walking came out. I like Krieg, but I choose not to buy it because of the author. I have read/listened to: Better the Devil, Death World, Madness within and Waiting Death by Lyons and the only book/audio drama that is ok is Waiting Death, I guess I have a problem with his writting. Steve Parker however is a good Guard author with strong characters and a good pace. For now, I am waiting for my Tallarn: Exocutioner book... yes I gave in and bought it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3502231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikprophet Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Although more inquisition than guard the Eisenhorn books have some cool up close and personal moments with a newly founded regiments and kaserkin storm troopers Also gives you a look at life in cadia. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3503955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raulmichile Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Best of all? 15 Hours, hands down. Do your best to find it because it is a great great great read. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3507463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulf Vengis Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The 13th penal legion, the Last chancers omnibus. It was my first 40k book, I've read about 6 times. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3510153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgar 2.0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Iron Guard is pretty good. It follows a Mordian regiment, and it shows them in a different light. Now the Imperial Army allies for HH Ultramarines will be Mordian based. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3525323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine Errant Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I would also recommend the Gaunt's Ghosts series. I have read every book in the series so far at least three times!! Most of the other guard novels I have found to vary quite a bit in quality. Storm of Iron, whilst not a guard novel per se, is an amazing read and does have a LOT of guard action. Dead Men Walking I found rather turgid and didn't really enjoy it. The new series on Macharius, starting with Angel of Fire is actually quite good as well, featuring baneblade action, occupied cities, and so on. Quite a good read. The Vraks books are also a wonderful read and I would heartily recommend them! But the Ghosts novels are, in my opinion, head and shoulders above anything else about the guard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3526781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I can't believe no ones mentioned the Last Chancers trilogy yet !! While not as awesome as GG's and the like, they really are a fun series, and my favourite scene in any BL book is in the second of the trilogy. For those who haven't read them it follows Lieutenant Cage from Colonel Schafer's Last Chancers as they perform impossible suicide missions, the first is a rebelling Imperial Planet, the second Tau crusade and the third is vs Chaos iirc. Cheers, Jono Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3531370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Not an IG book but I'm enjoying reading The Defence of Duffer's Drift. Learn a fair bit too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3614380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I recently got Fifteen Hours in the mail(still waiting for Let the Galaxy Burn and Dark Imperium which was mailed separately on the same day for some reason ). Read the prologue and was already smiling. Can't wait to start reading the rest. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3615090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 The lead Last Chancers character is Kage ;) Still not sure if it's supposed to be said like Cage or said like kage (kah-gay). I really want to reccomend Kastorel-Novem and Taros, but... well... the Elysians are cool, but they haven't come out on top of a single fluff encounter, lol. Anphelion has some really nice fluff segments though. That one focussses on Inquisition/Marine/Guard interactions, with the Marines coming off as massive jerks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3619489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsanguis Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 For those who love IG and Gaunt's Ghosts, I would recommend trying to lay your hands on a copy of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade. It's like a mini Imperial Amour book! I laminated my copy because I couldn't live with myself if it ever got dog ears :/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3624072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrock Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Dead men walking for sure follows by siege of cracks and fall of orpheus. I didn't really like 15 hours at all but forced myself to finish it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3634446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 >> Siege of Vrakks, right? lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/281810-ig-reading-list/page/2/#findComment-3634477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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