ShadowSwordmaster Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Looks like we have info and a cover for the Blackshields audio drama. http://www.blacklibrary.com/Images/Product/DefaultBL/xlarge/BLPROCESSED-Blackshields-The-False-War.jpg Renouncing fealty to all masters or driven mad by the rigours of war, the Blackshields are a stain upon any Legion they once served. Regarded as little better than pirates, their loyalty is only to themselves. Infamous among their mercenary ranks is Endryd Haar, a former World Eater, driven by hatred, his blade pledged to no banner but his own. But estranged from his Legion and surrounded by a battered warband of warriors, how long can Haar and his Blackshields hope to endure? Petitioner's City and Caillum 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caillum Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 ENDRYD HAAR!!!!! So pumped for this... I can't wait to get some hints as to where his Blackshields end up in the 40k universe (as he is meant to survive the Battle of Terra). HeritorA 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4777173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 ENDRYD HAAR!!!!! So pumped for this... I can't wait to get some hints as to where his Blackshields end up in the 40k universe (as he is meant to survive the Battle of Terra). That is indeed one mean and scary World Eater - I do prophesy a lot of blood being spilled Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4777688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah32 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Love the cover and written by Josh Reynolds. done deal. HeritorA and Augustus 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4777836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Astartes A: "What's the first rule of being a Blackshield?" Astartes B: "Don't let anyone know who you are or where you come from!" Astartes C: "Hey guys, I'm Endryd Haar of the World Eaters!" Astartes A Astartes B: +++ Just having fun. This should be interesting. I do like learning about World Eaters that are anything other than psychotic Berzerkers (not that there's anything wrong with the latter). Plaguecaster, HeritorA and Kelborn 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4777976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockagh Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Excellent! Black shields are something I really want to see developed. Although I won't be buying this as it will be hitting the shelves in the main numbered series before long. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4780113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Excellent! Black shields are something I really want to see developed. Although I won't be buying this as it will be hitting the shelves in the main numbered series before long. True. And it's good they (BL) are doing them outside the main line of numbered stuff. Joshua in the last 2 years simply went Godlike with his writing. Add to that interesting, mostly unknown character and we will have a good polygon to fill in ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4780168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 THat cover is awesome. Best in recent memory. Indefragable and HeritorA 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIBUN Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 So excited! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Techmarines haven't featured much so far, so I hope there's a spotlight on the ones mentioned in the Xana bit of Retribution. HeritorA 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caillum Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Yeah, Endryd Haar's 2IC is a former Forge-Tyrant of the Death Guard named Erud Vahn. Would be good to get some info about him too. I also wanna know more about the Marine Zombies they used on Xana! Did they turn the Keys of Hel as well, or was it some other Dark Age tech? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandlemad Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Haar's an interesting choice for the second BL appearance of blackshields. The 30k fanbase has embraced blackshields for their obvious coolness but largely in the form of forces whose "loyalty is only to themselves" as this blurb says, rather than specifically imperial- or traitor-allied forces. Haar though is ferociously loyal to the throne. The Xana incusion is hinted to have been organised with some knowledge or assistance of Malcador. I guess writing those characters fits the overall HH novels better than some random pirates. But yeah, audio drama by Reynolds, comfortably sold. That's a cool-looking arc rifle. Edited June 13, 2017 by Sandlemad Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhellblade Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Is this going to be a novel, or is it audio only? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_F_D Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 All things in every format, eventually. So in a collected edition at some point; not sure how many pages 72 minutes equates too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluntblade Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 A Blackshields compilation could be really cool. Traitor Wolves, the Death Eagles Millenial, Morturg's force, I'd like to see them featuring in stories whether as pro-or-antagonists. Redrandy93 and Sandlemad 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4781952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 A Blackshields compilation could be really cool. Traitor Wolves, the Death Eagles Millenial, Morturg's force, I'd like to see them featuring in stories whether as pro-or-antagonists. Traitor Wolves? You meant Luna or the ones who will come howling and call you a maleficarum and in their hypocrisy declare that Rune priests are not librarians or warlocks and their magic is pure :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4782488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalpynock Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 A Blackshields compilation could be really cool. Traitor Wolves, the Death Eagles Millenial, Morturg's force, I'd like to see them featuring in stories whether as pro-or-antagonists. Traitor Wolves? You meant Luna or the ones who will come howling and call you a maleficarum and in their hypocrisy declare that Rune priests are not librarians or warlocks and their magic is pure The ones that slaughtered millions at Neo-Cadiz. The fact that I can list all the battles and forces involved from that paragraph may be a sign of bad life priorities... HeritorA 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4782698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicced Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) any idea which artist created this awesome cover? Edited June 15, 2017 by Wicced Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4784020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 A Blackshields compilation could be really cool. Traitor Wolves, the Death Eagles Millenial, Morturg's force, I'd like to see them featuring in stories whether as pro-or-antagonists. Traitor Wolves? You meant Luna or the ones who will come howling and call you a maleficarum and in their hypocrisy declare that Rune priests are not librarians or warlocks and their magic is pure The ones that slaughtered millions at Neo-Cadiz. The fact that I can list all the battles and forces involved from that paragraph may be a sign of bad life priorities... Haha - a good one :) WiccedIt's Neil Roberts in all his glory. 'Neil Roberts Spotted in the wild! My cover for Josh Reynolds' new Horus Heresy audio: "Blackshields: The False War"...' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4784085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicced Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 thanks a lot A Blackshields compilation could be really cool. Traitor Wolves, the Death Eagles Millenial, Morturg's force, I'd like to see them featuring in stories whether as pro-or-antagonists. Traitor Wolves? You meant Luna or the ones who will come howling and call you a maleficarum and in their hypocrisy declare that Rune priests are not librarians or warlocks and their magic is pure The ones that slaughtered millions at Neo-Cadiz. The fact that I can list all the battles and forces involved from that paragraph may be a sign of bad life priorities... Haha - a good one WiccedIt's Neil Roberts in all his glory. 'Neil Roberts Spotted in the wild! My cover for Josh Reynolds' new Horus Heresy audio: "Blackshields: The False War"...' thanks a lot, i should've known HeritorA 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4784092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 thanks a lot A Blackshields compilation could be really cool. Traitor Wolves, the Death Eagles Millenial, Morturg's force, I'd like to see them featuring in stories whether as pro-or-antagonists. Traitor Wolves? You meant Luna or the ones who will come howling and call you a maleficarum and in their hypocrisy declare that Rune priests are not librarians or warlocks and their magic is pure The ones that slaughtered millions at Neo-Cadiz. The fact that I can list all the battles and forces involved from that paragraph may be a sign of bad life priorities... Haha - a good one WiccedIt's Neil Roberts in all his glory. 'Neil Roberts Spotted in the wild! My cover for Josh Reynolds' new Horus Heresy audio: "Blackshields: The False War"...' thanks a lot, i should've known You're welcome I was surprised it was Neil too. Because before that I saw the 'Lolipop ship' of a 'Ruinstorm' cover Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4785109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandlemad Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 There's a fairly lengthy extract of this playable on the BL website. Looks like it's going to cover the Xana Incursion. Uncavar Noon, the Davinite priest, sounds like a proper geezer. HeritorA 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4850267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calas Typhon Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Nice to see he had a shave from his artwork Genuinely been hyped for this since its announcement, I am curious though the artwork in the HH book and somewhat in this artwork has a distinct lack of butchers nails but scars of obvious cabling into his skull. It would be interesting to find out if he had been able to remove the nails (if he had them in the first place). It would be interesting to also find out any hints on what path he takes after the Heresy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4850292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 There's a fairly lengthy extract of this playable on the BL website. Looks like it's going to cover the Xana Incursion. Uncavar Noon, the Davinite priest, sounds like a proper geezer. Indeed. Through in comparison to Forge World book it has different view on events and how blockade/negotiations went. So I think - maybe it is a little bit reworked events for the Main Xana incursion shown in the FW book #6. Also - did you catched up the moment he described 'Glorianna class battleship flying the colour of Terra. Their target Xana production facilities' fighting with the orbital batteries? Quite forgot - do Imperial side had a Gloriana class ship where? Is the excerpt take place after the attack has started? Or is it as I mentioned a precursor event -cause it kind of differs with the synopsis? Uncavar Noon is such a cheerful fella Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4851542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendingon1+ Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Imperial Fists fleet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334489-blackshields-the-false-war-infocover/#findComment-4852849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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