Seahawk Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I recently read Calgar's Siege, and for a first impression, I honestly must say it's one of the best Ultramarines books I've read. It very much emphasizes the Ultramarines' humanity and tactical acumen, and Paul Kearney I think did an excellent job portraying Calgar. If you weren't sure about picking it up, I highly recommend it. I do have a criticism of the author's style though: he very often uses the phrase word "some", such as "some number of dudes", "some amount of material", etc. Over, and over, and over, and over. Luckily it's mainly only during the discussion times, and during combat it disappears. Otherwise, not too much to complain about. There are some interesting highlights I'd like to share: - Marneus Calgar has a personal transport ship, named the Fidelis. It's a small ship, less than half a mile long. It's based on the Falchion-class escort, but far more heavily armed and durable. It can carry at least six Thunderhawks and has a crew of 1100. It's entirely self-sufficient. There are more details, but overall, a nifty little ship. i want to convert one for BFG now. - Calgar wears a Mk. VI Corvus helmet! Just thought that was kind of cool. - He has blond hair! At least through 797.M41, when this battle takes place. - In dire necessity, the Ultramarines recognize that Ork ammunition is serviceable in their bolters, since some is scavenged Imperial gear anyway. Clean, purified, blessed, prone to jamming, but still they made do. A fascinating insight into what's acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogWelder Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I recently read Calgar's Siege, and for a first impression, I honestly must say it's one of the best Ultramarines books I've read. It very much emphasizes the Ultramarines' humanity and tactical acumen, and Paul Kearney I think did an excellent job portraying Calgar. If you weren't sure about picking it up, I highly recommend it. I do have a criticism of the author's style though: he very often uses the phrase word "some", such as "some number of dudes", "some amount of material", etc. Over, and over, and over, and over. Luckily it's mainly only during the discussion times, and during combat it disappears. Otherwise, not too much to complain about. There are some interesting highlights I'd like to share: - Marneus Calgar has a personal transport ship, named the Fidelis. It's a small ship, less than half a mile long. It's based on the Falchion-class escort, but far more heavily armed and durable. It can carry at least six Thunderhawks and has a crew of 1100. It's entirely self-sufficient. There are more details, but overall, a nifty little ship. i want to convert one for BFG now. - Calgar wears a Mk. VI Corvus helmet! Just thought that was kind of cool. - In dire necessity, the Ultramarines recognize that Ork ammunition is serviceable in their bolters, since some is scavenged Imperial gear anyway. Clean, purified, blessed, prone to jamming, but still they made do. A fascinating insight into what's acceptable. He got a MUCH better representation than in "Chapter's Due" thats for sure lol I'm sure Cato Sicarius hears the news and is like "Oh...he's alive...wonderful...hooray... -_-" Picking up Calgar's Fury next week :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I have to wait for the paperback til October, because to hell with hardback. :lol: Looking forward to it either way! Still wish they'd do teh Battle for Macragge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 He wears a corvus helm? Nice little nod to the ye old calgar model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks for the insight. I have to admit I read everything I could get my hands on Ultramarines wise then I just found the books too dry, but this does sound like a gem! This is the first time I didn't jump on a book because of the past few. experiences. - In dire necessity, the Ultramarines recognize that Ork ammunition is serviceable in their bolters, since some is scavenged Imperial gear anyway. Clean, purified, blessed, prone to jamming, but still they made do. A fascinating insight into what's acceptable. Wow... insight into the state of the Imperium too. I think it's an interesting feature, but I wouldn't have predicted that in a million years. I play a lot of Eternal Crusade and the sound of the Ork's crude, rumbling, jamming guns. flailing wildly keeps me up at night. To think that raw, beaten up ammo sits in an Ultramarine's bolter is quite heinous. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Oh yea, me too. The unending slog of 30k books kinda diminished my interested; dry, as you said. Then I picked up Plagues of Orath and I wanted to buy Centurions and flyers. Now I've read this and I want to bust out Calgar some more. These really are cracking books, focusing on far, far smaller forces than in 30k books. It allows for more intimate details and fascinating insights that help flesh out a character or army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lords of Preyspire Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Interesting. I might pick this up then. I have to admit an element of heresy BL fatigue. Has Tigurius ever had a novel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 He features a bit in Damnos, otherwise I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lords of Preyspire Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I really want to read an ultra librarian focused book. Hopefully in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Tigurius has a 'blip' on the Hand of Darkness Trilogy in the last part of the series. Not much I'm afraid. I really, really enjoyed the Plague planet series..Orath or whatever it's called. No, it's not deep, but it's just pure fun. Very good action, lots of involvement with many of the new units. I could easily re-read that series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogWelder Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Tigurius has a 'blip' on the Hand of Darkness Trilogy in the last part of the series. Not much I'm afraid. I really, really enjoyed the Plague planet series..Orath or whatever it's called. No, it's not deep, but it's just pure fun. Very good action, lots of involvement with many of the new units. I could easily re-read that series. I found the depiction of Hunter, Stormtalon and Centurion armor absolutely fascinating. Also the whole twist at the end with the "armor of faith" was a bit sappy but then again, this is 40k. Avilia is the best human side-character in all the SM battles novels I came across so far. RIP her ;-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryokane Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The recently released Calgar's Fury has the same Mk VI nod, and references the Abyssal Crusade, the fight against Behemoth, and a few other bits and bobs. Really recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prot Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I've never been great at the dates, but is this taking place anywhere near the Gathering Storm story line? I think there's a huge opportunity for a great Calgar piece around the aftermath of Guilliman traveling to Terra. I bet Macragge was in a rough spot during that transition.... there's probably some good stories there... that don't have Cato in them. :) I am really thinking of picking this novel up. I haven't found anything I really liked Ultra-wise since the Orath Plague trilogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 795.M41 ish. It's on the timeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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