An untested Castellan-Colonel of Cadia is forced to step up when he is assigned to lead a motley collection of abhumans. Hated by most, including a ruthless commissar, they are nevertheless thrust into service in the middle of a brutal civil war. Auxilia (Paperback) (Anglais) is an Astra Militarum novel written by Russell Zimmerman.

It is an unexpected perspective on the Astra Militarum, exposing the cracks in its seemingly strong foundation. Abhumans are pressed into service all across the galaxy, but they are rarely accepted by those with whom they serve, as useful as they are. What would it take to lead them in battle?

A young and brash Cadian, Castellan-Colonel Orysian Roane, was always content to leave the true burdens of leadership to others, until his chain of command was suddenly shattered. Now he is forced to take charge of a ragtag auxilia built around a clan of despised abhumans. A clash of different cultures and tactical doctrines, the regiment is filled with failures, survivors and veterans from every corner of the Imperium. Overseen and openly loathed by a murderous commissar and consistently ignored by the Departmento Munitorum, Roane struggles with the impossible task of hammering his unit into Cadian shape, while those around him would rather see it destroyed. But before Roane can find his footing, a broken world is plunged into civil war, and the auxilia faces a trial by fire. Will this be both his first and last command?

A fresh and surprising read for every Astra Militarum player, showing the soldiers the Imperium would rather forget.

Book specifications:

• Title: Auxilia
• Author: Russell Zimmerman
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Black Library
• Setting: Warhammer 40,000
• Faction: Astra Militarum, Cadian and abhuman auxiliaries

Take command of an unwanted regiment of abhumans in the middle of a civil war with Auxilia (Paperback) (Anglais).