Commissar Ciaphas Cain- Hero of the Imperium and renowned across the sector for his bravery and valour - is sent to help maintain order on an outpost world on the borders of T’au space. But when the alien ambassador is murdered and the situation quickly spirals out of control, Cain and his regiment of Vahallans find themselves in the middle of a war. As Imperial Guard struggle to contain worldwide civil insurrection, can the wily Commissar Cain identify the real villain before the planet is lost to the Imperium forever?
This edition contains brand-new illustrations, author commentary and an afterword.
Commissar Ciaphas Cain- Hero of the Imperium and renowned across the sector for his bravery and valour - is sent to help maintain order on an outpost world on the borders of T’au space. But when the alien ambassador is murdered and the situation quickly spirals out of control, Cain and his regiment of Vahallans find themselves in the middle of a war. As Imperial Guard struggle to contain worldwide civil insurrection, can the wily Commissar Cain identify the real villain before the planet is lost to the Imperium forever?
This edition contains brand-new illustrations, author commentary and an afterword.
