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Warhammer 40,000
Fire & Honour
Meet the Imperial Guardsmen of Blazer Company, garrisoned in a tactical position known with typical soldier's irony as Paradise City. As the Tau attack, the regiment's famed Hellhound tanks fry Tau warriors and mortars drop explosive shells on their heads. In the midst of the battle, the fate of war could tip in the Imperial forces' favor or tip towards betrayal and annihilation!
112 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2009
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Graham McNeill
339 books911 followersHailing from Scotland, Graham McNeill narrowly escaped a career in surveying to work for Games Workshop as a games designer. He has a strong following with his novels Nightbringer, Warriors of Ultramar, Dead Sky, Black Sun and Storm of Iron.
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December 22, 2019
This was an excellent 40K comic. But that ought to be no surprise with McNeill at the helm. Not much to really say without getting spoilery but this is a Tau versus Imperium story. On a backwater planet Cadian Guardsmen and Vostroyan Guardsmen try to hold the line against a Tau assault. There is also a traitor among the Imperials who is trying to help the Tau.
A really fun read. The story nails the Cadian troops I've read about in the books and the Vostroyans are also a "regiment of renown" and it was interesting to see them in action as well. As usual the good story is held back by the average to good artwork. Any 40K fan will appreciate this comic.
A really fun read. The story nails the Cadian troops I've read about in the books and the Vostroyans are also a "regiment of renown" and it was interesting to see them in action as well. As usual the good story is held back by the average to good artwork. Any 40K fan will appreciate this comic.
December 3, 2017
This is a Black Library produced graphic novel about a war between the forces of the Greater Good, the Tau and the Cadian Guard, one of the hardest fighting and most powerful of the forces of the Imperial Guard. The planet they are fighting on, as well with other Imperial Guard regiments, like the Vostroyans and others, is run by a foppish Planetary Governor. He is in league with the leaders of the Tau for some unmentioned reward. There is betrayal and loss of life on a grand scale here, as well as moments of heroism and great deeds of courage. Overall this book was good and the art was gritty and did a good job of depicting the story told by the amazing Graham McNeill, writer of Horus Heresy novels and so much more wonderful offerings. This is a solid book for 4oK fans. Funny enough I found this at a local used book store for cheap, which usually doesn't happen. Give this one a shot!
Danny
Danny
September 3, 2022
Rating 2.5 out of 5 | Grade D+; You stopped digging 2 feet before you hit oil, kid.
Well, that was sort of a let down. Usually stories involving imperial guard tend to be more engaging & hold better stakes.
Yet this time, even with the vaulted Cadian shock troopers in the foray, the story felt largely wasted.
Set in an imperial world beset by a Tau invasion force, Fire & Blood tells the story of the Cadian regiment that is on the forefront of the assault. And have to conduct a tactical retreat & traverse long distances across enemy territory for sake of their mission.
The characters themselves are ok. Its you're typical coterie of Gung Ho guardsmen with an additional caveat of being one of the best regiments in the entire galaxy.
The stakes, challenges & motivations are passable. We are for the most part invested with these marines. But where the story stumbles is with the grander narrative, the pacing & the execution of key moments.
The climax, without revealing much is abrupt & wrapped up too fast that you get a whiplash.
Secondly, this might be a pet peeve of mine, but unless shadow sun or farsight are involved I don't really see the Tau being a credible threat. Here too they don't come across as intimidating and really don't have any motives,other than invasion.
Read at your own risk, for an OK 3 chapters and disappointing final one.
Well, that was sort of a let down. Usually stories involving imperial guard tend to be more engaging & hold better stakes.
Yet this time, even with the vaulted Cadian shock troopers in the foray, the story felt largely wasted.
Set in an imperial world beset by a Tau invasion force, Fire & Blood tells the story of the Cadian regiment that is on the forefront of the assault. And have to conduct a tactical retreat & traverse long distances across enemy territory for sake of their mission.
The characters themselves are ok. Its you're typical coterie of Gung Ho guardsmen with an additional caveat of being one of the best regiments in the entire galaxy.
The stakes, challenges & motivations are passable. We are for the most part invested with these marines. But where the story stumbles is with the grander narrative, the pacing & the execution of key moments.
The climax, without revealing much is abrupt & wrapped up too fast that you get a whiplash.
Secondly, this might be a pet peeve of mine, but unless shadow sun or farsight are involved I don't really see the Tau being a credible threat. Here too they don't come across as intimidating and really don't have any motives,other than invasion.
Read at your own risk, for an OK 3 chapters and disappointing final one.
January 6, 2023
There's an idea here, which is always appreciated, though for the most part it's just a point A to point B type of story. Nice to see the Tau getting a bit of attention even if it's with minimal detail.
December 21, 2020
A more burny, less stealthy version of Gaunt's Ghosts, in comic book form. Though the artwork is quite patchy, a fun read for w40k fans.
February 2, 2009
I actually read this as part of the "Only War" omnibus, which isn't on Goodreads. This is the third chapter of that book.
The previous two stories focused on Space Marines and Orks, this one focuses on the Imperial Guard, who are basically like the space marines from Aliens or any other military sci-fi movie. Specifically, this one focuses on an armored unit of tanks, facing down the alien Tau, who use hoverships, ray guns and other more sci-fi trappings against the bullets and flamethrowers that Imperial troops favor.
A bit of political betrayal is thrown into the mix, but mostly this is your standard "band of brothers" type story of sacrifice, honor and kick-assery, and it works very well. The ending is a tad abrupt, but that almost feels appropriate to the duty first, everything else a distant second guys who make up Imperial troops.
The previous two stories focused on Space Marines and Orks, this one focuses on the Imperial Guard, who are basically like the space marines from Aliens or any other military sci-fi movie. Specifically, this one focuses on an armored unit of tanks, facing down the alien Tau, who use hoverships, ray guns and other more sci-fi trappings against the bullets and flamethrowers that Imperial troops favor.
A bit of political betrayal is thrown into the mix, but mostly this is your standard "band of brothers" type story of sacrifice, honor and kick-assery, and it works very well. The ending is a tad abrupt, but that almost feels appropriate to the duty first, everything else a distant second guys who make up Imperial troops.
August 23, 2012
К сожалению, этот том губит практически все, что только можно. Некрасивый рисунок, в котором слишком часто мелькает коричневая гамма, скучные персонажи, не выдающийся сюжет, за которым, тем не менее, иногда интересно следить, банальная, глупая и нелогичная концовка и наконец, отвратительные диалоги, которые просто читать противно. Часть просто невероятная глупая, а другая часть вызывает отрицательные эмоции своей убогой лексикой. В итоге вышло довольно нудное чтиво, лишь изредка вызывающее легкий интерес, лишенное плюсов и которое стоит игнорировать даже фанатам этой вселенной.
January 2, 2012
The fourth story was Fire and Honour and in this tale of betrayal we meet Cadian shock troopers, Vostroyans and in the opposite field the Tau. This is a tale of betrayal and honour at the same time. As the Cadian are attack by the Tau they learn that they were betrayed by the governor of the battle that is in league with the Tau. It's quite a nice tale.
August 17, 2016
Action packed from start to finish.
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