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Vainglorious

Vainglorious

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Ciaphas Cain, the Hero of the Imperium, is sent to investigate a newly founded forge world where the flow of weapons has slowed to nothing. He must navigate assassination attempts, mutinous skitarii, and heresy within the Adeptus Mechanicus to uncover a hidden foe with an agenda that could threaten the future of Imperial rule in the Damocles Gulf.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: The Black Library


When the flow of desperately needed weapons for the Astra Militarum slows to nothing from a newly founded forge world, there's only one man able and unwilling to investigate the matter. Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium, is tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the sudden halt in weapon production. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Cain encounters a myriad of challenges. He must navigate insidious assassination attempts against his person, legions of mutinous skitarii, heresy within the upper echelons of the Adeptus Mechanicus itself, and a hidden foe pulling the strings with an agenda that could threaten the future of Imperial rule in the Damocles Gulf.

Cain's retirement hangs in the balance, and he must use all his skills and experience to uncover the truth behind the mysterious forge world's shutdown. He must confront treacherous politicians, corrupt officials, and even members of his own regiment who are willing to sell out the Imperium for personal gain.

As Cain digs deeper into the mystery, he discovers a plot that could lead to the destruction of the Astra Militarum and the entire Damocles Gulf region. He must race against time to prevent the enemy from carrying out their nefarious plans and save the Imperium from imminent collapse.

In the end, Cain emerges victorious, having saved the Imperium from a dire threat. His reputation as a hero is cemented, and he is hailed as a savior by the people of the Imperium. However, he knows that the fight is not over, and there will be many more challenges to face in the future. Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium, is ready to face them head-on, no matter what the cost may be.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 198 x 127 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804073575

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