Is Tanith Scottish?

Many Tanith names begin with “Mk”, a variant of “Mc” or “Mac” used by the Irish and Scottish people of Old Earth, from whom inspiration for the Tanith culture appears to have been drawn.

What happened to the Tanith First?

The forest world of Tanith was destroyed shortly after the initial founding of the planet’s first three regiments. The only survivors to escape the attack, the Tanith 1st, carry with them the wilderness skills learnt on their homeworld, making them a superb light infantry regiment.

Is Mkvenner alive?

After his ‘death’, the resistance continued to attribute kills to him posthumously, creating the illusion that he was an invincible ghost. When the Tanith returned to Gereon, Gaunt and his men were informed that Mkvenner was dead, but that his remains had never been recovered.

Is Milo a Psyker?

Although subjected to questioning by Inquisitor Lilith, Milo was not discovered to be a psyker, though it is mentioned in Agun Soric’s notes that he is ‘special’ and just does not know it.

What destroyed Tanith?

Tanith was destroyed by Chaos forces at the time of the Founding of it’s first Imperial regiments.

What happened to Gaunt’s Ghosts?

Following the events of Blood Pact, Colonel-Commissar Gaunt and his Ghosts are returned to active duty, and are given one of their most formidable assignments yet; a mysterious space hulk known as Salvation’s Reach.

How do you read Gaunt’s ghost?

Novels

  1. First and Only (1999)
  2. Ghostmaker (2000)
  3. Necropolis (2000)
  4. Honour Guard (2001)
  5. The Guns of Tanith (2002)
  6. Straight Silver (2002)
  7. Sabbat Martyr (2003)
  8. Traitor General (2004)

What happens to Brin Milo?

Milo is currently presumed alive and travelling with the Saint Sabbat. Although subjected to questioning by Inquisitor Lilith, Milo was not discovered to be a psyker, though it is mentioned in Agun Soric’s notes that he is ‘special’ and just does not know it.

What book comes after straight silver?

Series List in Order

Order Title Date
5 The Guns of Tanith May-2002
6 Straight Silver Dec-2002
7 Sabbat Martyr Sep-2003
8 Traitor General Oct-2004

How many men are in the Tanith First and Only?

When the Tanith Regiments were consolidated into the First and Only, the regiment consisted of approximately 3,500 Guardsmen. Following the Fortis Binary campaign, the regiment numbered 40 platoons, totalling roughly 2,000 men.

Is Ibram Gaunt dead?

Gaunt was killed while leading an elite recon strike against Orks on Kentaur, after being abandoned by his commanding officer, General Aldo Dercius. This event led to his son avenging his death by killing Dercius on Khedd 1173.

How many Eisenhorn books are there?

4 books
Relive the adventures of some of Warhammer 40,000’s most beloved characters, or experience the beginning of Eisenhorn’s remarkable adventures for the first time. There are 4 books in this series.