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Originally posted by FreeSpeaker
I'm a big fan of the Horus Heresey series, 40K makes for some good light reading compared to the more high brow sci-fi.
Anyways, I have had one problem with the series soo far. Why does the Emperor, with his unmatched psychic might, not see the fractures forming in his legions? When Magnus warns the Emperor, why does he not heed his warning? How could Captains like Erebus or Typhon even get in the Emperors presence without his detecting their taint?
If some of the Primarchs and they're captains were already tainted by chaos, then how could the Emperor not detect this at Ullanor?
I love the novels but just hate how the all powerful Emperor, bane of chaos, cannot sense the taint in his legions.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
Ullanor happened before the Emperor left the great crusade.
Originally posted by Frater210
reply to post by FreeSpeaker
Maybe he did know, but he also knew that it must come to pass to gain the ultimate victory for humanity. It is a good question though, considering how much Chaos seemed to gain that day.
I also love the books and game. Did you see the movie that was just produced (CGI)?
ultramarinesthemovie.com...
Glad to know there are other 40K fans on ATS, thanks.
Originally posted by rocket88
reply to post by FreeSpeaker
might like this game?
www.youtube.com...
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
He was blinded by his love for his sons, which is why Horus was able to kill him, because he refused to destroy his son.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
If that webway had not been destroyed they would never have needed to use ships to go into the warp in order to take the crusade to the galaxy.
Originally posted by Lucifersjester
awwww I find this thread the minute I have to go to work, I m 42 yo and I love the warhammer 40k novels and games ,
Originally posted by Frater210
reply to post by FreeSpeaker
Does anyone remember back in the early 90s the original hard bound rule books? The material in those books was actually kind of disturbing and would freak me out a little if read late at night.
Your brief retelling of the 'star child' theory reminded me of that. I have heard the theory before but only the most core players ever repeat it. I bet you occasionally lapse in to 40K reveries like I do. Even though it is just a game the Warhammer guys have created probably the most compelling science fiction world ever.
Love that you love this game and that there are others here that are into it. Also considering the age revealed by the one member above I am guessing that I am the grandpa here; I started playing D+D when it was a spiral bound set of rules called Chainmail.
Originally posted by Frater210
reply to post by FreeSpeaker
Just wanted to say that I have enjoyed coming back to this thread now and then to see what has been posted.
Does anyone remember back in the early 90s the original hard bound rule books? The material in those books was actually kind of disturbing and would freak me out a little if read late at night.
Originally posted by CodyOutlaw
I want to bump this thread, as a long-time hardcore Warhammer fan.
I just finished the Wordbearers Omnibus - so so so good!
Any other fans still out there?