
Horus Rising
Dan Abnett
After thousands of years of expansion and conquest, the human Imperium is at its height. His dream for humanity accomplished, the Emperor hands over the reins of power to his Warmaster, Horus, and heads back to Terra.
This gaming supplement is the perfect place to get up to speed on the current Age of Darkness timeline. It explores the infamous events of the Dropsite Massacre, where a Retribution Fleet sought to bring Horus to account for the atrocities he had already committed against the Imperium. Unbeknownst to fleet, however, the roots of corruption ran deeper than any had yet dared to imagine.
The book includes a wealth of background on the warriors that fought on Isstvan V, detailed timelines of the massacre, and a stunning miniatures showcase that brings the conflict to life. Also included are rules for three new Legiones Astartes units and expandable Interdiction Cadres.