Laurie Goulding

As traitors move closer to the Terra, civilian government is again suspended and Terra's War Council takes over yet again.

Interesting story that sheds light on Malcador the Sigillite, his past, actions and his role in the Imperium. As event of final conflict comes in ever near he finds himself trying to reason not only with the civilian governors but also with the might post-human Primarchs.

Especially interesting is part when Malcador and Horus get into fight in regard to the one of the fallen (and erased-from-the-records) Primarch (correct, only one). It is these gems that I expect to pop up as story progresses to Siege and Battle of Terra.

Highly recommended to all Warhammer, Horus Heresy and SF fans in general.… (más)

In this short audio-drama Malcador the Sigillite sits vigil with dying friend, Sibel Niasta, his personal astropath. While she expresses her worries about the coming days and expected destruction Malcador decides to tell her about himself and most importantly he reveals the Emperor's ultimate plan.

And this finally made sense of all the Emperor's actions. I wont go into it (you might even guess it but I will not spoil it here) but what Malcador said will surely set the stage for many things to come.

I am still a little bit under shock but man it surely raises many other questions - were the traitors actually warned of Emperor's true intentions and this led them towards the finale as we know it? It is very unsettling to come to conclusion that even mighty creatures as Primarchs are actually puppets that can easily be controlled and manipulated.

Even if we allow that not all said by Malcador is truth it still leaves a wow-effect considering the goals of the Emperor (I still don't see him as an altruist but we are still to learn - I truly hope these stories will be told - what he encountered and what he tried at first).

Excellent acting and very interesting drama that has no action scenes but quiet discussion between two old friends, both insiders when it comes to Terra's politics, about the current situation in the galaxy.

Highly recommended.… (más)