Hyaenidae Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks like this floated past the radar: http://www.blacklibrary.com/horus-heresy/the-eagles-talon-mp3.html THE STORYThe ravaged world of Tallarn now plays host to the greatest armoured conflict in the history of mankind, with the bitter and vengeful Iron Warriors leading warhosts of tanks and Titans across the befouled plains. In desperation, a covert team of Imperial Fists resort to seemingly unthinkable measures in order to regain the upper hand - but will their mission to seize the macro-transporter Eagle's Talon ensure victory, or merely spell doom for their loyal allies on the surface below? LISTEN TO IT BECAUSEThis audio recreates a tense boarding action via a series of linked 'found extracts' of Imperial Fists vox-communications. This unique take on the Black Library audio drama makes for a immersive and gripping listen. Interesting take on an audio. I really love the cover art on this one too, wish it was a poster. I looooooved Tallarn: Executioner as well, so I'm excited to see some forward movement with the Tallarn conflict. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Found footage cliche, box ticked. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3934285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Lol, so at least the unbroken rule of "there's an imperator Titan on the field, therefore it will die" will occur in this novel? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3934299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Great to see the Imperial Fists getting more love from BL, but I thought French stumbled a bit with this one in comparison to the narrative and minor character development we saw in The Crimson Fist and Templar. However, by using rare VII Legion units in an uncommon application, French perfectly illustrated the vastness and scope of the legion structure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3934389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Found footage cliche, box ticked. Are there others like that, to make it a cliche? Because to be honest, that is the only reason why I might enjoy listening to this, as opposed to the typical audiobook. While I'm glad they exist, and am happy for those who enjoy them, they are, to me, the worst format of book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3934557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Found footage cliche, box ticked. Are there others like that, to make it a cliche? Have you missed the last 15 years since the Blair Witch Project made found footage a cliche to add false atmosphere to a story? Take away everything that makes found footage a seperate medium from normal filmography, shaky camera work, grainy semi lo-res, badly focused etc, and you've got a collection of stories seperated by time. You know, like any other book/audio? Having said that, shaky story writing, low quality writing and badly focused story telling is pretty much a hallmark of Black Library novels these days, so shouldn't really be too difficult for them to pull off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3934759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I was referring specifically to BL audiobooks, as I thought you were (though honestly, Cloverfield was the first, and last, of that type of movie I'd heard of since the Blair Witch Project). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3934938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Has anyone listened to this yet? I'm undecided on whether to get it or not, I heard the demo and wasn't impressed but the idea sounds promising. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3935314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lorne Walkier Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Has anyone listened to this yet? I'm undecided on whether to get it or not, I heard the demo and wasn't impressed but the idea sounds promising. I have and found it good. I found the XX legion bits the most interesting though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3935429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Has anyone listened to this yet? I'm undecided on whether to get it or not, I heard the demo and wasn't impressed but the idea sounds promising. I have and found it good. I found the XX legion bits the most interesting though. It didn't click the first time I listened through it, I guess I was distracted but then I went back and specifically picked out the bits you mentioned, it's interesting he refers to the two forces as Loyalist and eventually Traitor (around10 minutes in), with the traitors being the Iron Warriors, I don't know whether this a simple generalisation the writer used but wouldn't the Alpha Legion call the forces they fight with by something other than traitor? or am I just reading to much into it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-3935499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judassem Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Has anyone listened to this yet? I'm undecided on whether to get it or not, I heard the demo and wasn't impressed but the idea sounds promising. I have and found it good. I found the XX legion bits the most interesting though. It didn't click the first time I listened through it, I guess I was distracted but then I went back and specifically picked out the bits you mentioned, it's interesting he refers to the two forces as Loyalist and eventually Traitor (around10 minutes in), with the traitors being the Iron Warriors, I don't know whether this a simple generalisation the writer used but wouldn't the Alpha Legion call the forces they fight with by something other than traitor? or am I just reading to much into it Sorry to resurrect this post, but I just finished this audio drama and I was left wondering: Is it really a XXth Legion marine who is evaluating the action? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-4108854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I just thought it was another Imperial Fist going through mission logs or something. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302723-the-eagles-talon-heresy-audio/#findComment-4109149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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