Valdor: Birth of the Imperium - The Horus Heresy

Valdor: Birth of the Imperium (The Horus Heresy)

by Chris Wraight

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2212 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	193 pages
Paperback	:	160 pages
Item Weight	:	10.6 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.37 x 9 inches

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Synopsis

Valdor: Birth of the Imperium is a Warhammer 40,000 novel by Chris Wraight that tells the story of Constantin Valdor, the first Captain-General of the Legio Custodes, and his role in the creation of the Imperium of Man.

The novel begins with Valdor being awakened from cryosleep by the Emperor of Mankind. Valdor is tasked with creating a new legion of Space Marines that will be known as the Legio Custodes. The Custodes are to be the Emperor's personal guard, and they will be responsible for protecting him from all threats.

Valdor sets about creating the Custodes, and he does so with great care and precision. He selects the best possible candidates from across the Imperium, and he trains them to be the most elite warriors in the galaxy. The Custodes are equipped with the finest weapons and armor, and they are trained to fight as a cohesive unit.

Once the Custodes are ready, they are sent to Terra to protect the Emperor. Valdor and the Custodes play a key role in the Unification Wars, and they help to bring the Imperium of Man under the Emperor's control.

Valdor: Birth of the Imperium is a fascinating look at the early days of the Imperium of Man. The novel provides a glimpse into the mind of Constantin Valdor, and it shows how he played a key role in the creation of the Imperium.

Characters

Constantin Valdor

Constantin Valdor is the first Captain-General of the Legio Custodes. He is a master warrior and strategist, and he is fiercely loyal to the Emperor. Valdor is responsible for creating the Custodes, and he trains them to be the most elite warriors in the galaxy.

The Emperor of Mankind

The Emperor of Mankind is the supreme ruler of the Imperium of Man. He is a powerful psyker, and he is the master of the Space Marines. The Emperor is responsible for creating the Imperium, and he leads it in the Great Crusade.

Malcador the Sigillite

Malcador the Sigillite is the Regent of the Imperium. He is a powerful psyker, and he is the Emperor's closest advisor. Malcador is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Imperium, and he helps to keep the Emperor's vision alive.

Themes

Loyalty

Loyalty is a major theme in Valdor: Birth of the Imperium. Valdor is fiercely loyal to the Emperor, and he will do anything to protect him. The Custodes are also loyal to the Emperor, and they will fight to the death to protect him.

Honor

Honor is another important theme in Valdor: Birth of the Imperium. Valdor is a man of honor, and he always fights fairly. The Custodes are also men of honor, and they will never break their word.

Duty

Duty is a third major theme in Valdor: Birth of the Imperium. Valdor believes that it is his duty to protect the Emperor, and he will do whatever it takes to fulfill that duty. The Custodes also believe that it is their duty to protect the Emperor, and they will never shirk from that duty.

Valdor: Birth of the Imperium is a must-read for fans of Warhammer 40,000. The novel provides a fascinating look at the early days of the Imperium of Man, and it shows how Constantin Valdor played a key role in the creation of the Imperium.

Valdor: Birth of the Imperium (The Horus Heresy)

by Chris Wraight

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2212 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	193 pages
Paperback	:	160 pages
Item Weight	:	10.6 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.37 x 9 inches

FREE