Warhammer 40K: Black Library - Crucible of Fire (Hardback)

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Warhammer 40K: Black Library - Crucible of Fire (Hardback)

The remnants of an Astra Militarum unit face a devastating Ork assault on a strategically vital manufactorum. Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar must unite the survivors, workers and wounded to ensure the defenders hold out until reinforcements arrive.

Defending an Imperial manufactorum against a large Ork warband The story of surviving Astra Militarum tank crews A 288-page hardback novel by Tom R Pike

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Novel

Crucible of Fire

When the last survivors of a shattered Astra Militarum unit take refuge in a vital manufactorum, they have no idea that they have just become the target of an Ork warband. Crucible of Fire tells the story of a desperate defence in which Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar must make use of everyone still capable of fighting.

Publication type
Novel
Who it is for
For readers of stories set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, particularly fans of the Astra Militarum, battles against Orks and tales of Imperial positions being defended against overwhelming numbers.
Warhammer 40K: Black Library - Crucible of Fire (Hardback)

Crucible of Fire – a desperate defence against overwhelming Ork forces

After his unit suffers devastating losses, Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar takes command of a group of surviving Astra Militarum tanks and their crews. Together, they seek refuge in a manufactorum of vital importance to the Imperial war effort, hoping to hold out until reinforcements arrive. However, the same facility has been targeted by a large Ork warband led by an ambitious commander intent on plundering it. The defenders face attacks from every direction, forcing Rytsar to arm the manufactorum's workers and wounded as well. Tom R Pike's novel follows their desperate struggle to hold this strategically vital Imperial facility.

Defending an Imperial manufactorum against a large Ork warband

The story of surviving Astra Militarum tank crews

A 288-page hardback novel by Tom R Pike

Practical overview

Publication Classification

Crucible of Fire is a novel by Tom R Pike set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The story focuses on surviving Astra Militarum soldiers and their defence of a strategically vital Imperial manufactorum against an Ork warband.

Format Hardback
Author or creators Tom R Pike
Game setting Warhammer 40,000
Reader focus For readers of Warhammer 40,000 fiction interested in the Astra Militarum, battles against Orks and the defence of Imperial positions against overwhelming enemy forces.
Publication contents

What the Story of Crucible of Fire Offers

  • The fate of Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar following the devastation of his Astra Militarum unit.
  • Surviving tank crews seeking refuge in a strategically vital Imperial manufactorum.
  • Attacks by a large Ork warband led by an ambitious commander intent on plundering the manufactorum.
  • A desperate defence in which the manufactorum's workers and wounded join the soldiers in the fighting.
Story and focus

The Story – a Fight for Survival in a Besieged Manufactorum

After his unit suffers devastating losses, Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar leads the surviving Astra Militarum tanks and their crews to a manufactorum vital to the Imperial war effort. The defenders hope to hold out until reinforcements arrive, but the same facility has been chosen as a target for plunder by a large Ork warband. Under attack from every direction, Rytsar must also arm the manufactorum's workers and wounded. Their shared objective is to defend this strategically vital facility against the growing Ork threat.

Publication details

Technical Details and Edition Information

Detail Value
Publication Title Crucible of Fire
Publication Type Novel
Author Tom R Pike
Binding Hardback
Number of Pages 288
ISBN 9781836094784
Setting and context

Warhammer 40,000 – Astra Militarum vs Orks

The novel takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe and focuses on the conflict between the Astra Militarum and the Orks. An Imperial manufactorum is a strategically vital facility for the war effort and becomes the target of an Ork warband. While the attackers seek to plunder it, the surviving Astra Militarum tank crews attempt to hold their defensive positions until reinforcements arrive. The story depicts a situation in which workers and wounded personnel must also join the fight against overwhelming Ork forces.

Reader recommendations

Who We Recommend Crucible of Fire For

We recommend Crucible of Fire to readers who enjoy stories set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, particularly those focusing on the Astra Militarum, battles against Orks and the defence of strategically vital Imperial positions. Tom R Pike's story centres on Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar and the surviving soldiers who must face overwhelming enemy numbers.

  • For fans of the Astra Militarum and stories about surviving tank crews.
  • For readers interested in clashes between Imperial defenders and Ork warbands.
  • For those who enjoy stories of desperate defences of strategically vital facilities.
  • For readers who want to follow Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar's decisions during the defence of the manufactorum.
Publication classification

Main Factions in the Story

Faction or theme: Astra Militarum; Orks

The Astra Militarum form the main defensive force in the story. Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar leads the surviving tank crews and organises the defence of an Imperial manufactorum. Opposing them is a large Ork warband led by an ambitious commander who intends to plunder the strategically vital facility.

Before reading

What to Know Before Reading

Type of Book Crucible of Fire is a narrative novel set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, not a rulebook for the tabletop game.
Story Focus The story focuses on Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar, surviving Astra Militarum tank crews and the defence of a strategically vital Imperial manufactorum against an Ork warband.
Edition and Length Tom R Pike's novel contains 288 pages and is published in hardback. The specific edition can be identified by ISBN 9781836094784.
What to read next

What to Read Next

More Stories from the Warhammer 40,000 Universe If you enjoy the setting of Crucible of Fire, you can continue exploring other works of fiction set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Astra Militarum Stories For further reading, we recommend looking for novels focusing on the Astra Militarum and the experiences of Imperial soldiers.
Stories Featuring Battles Against Orks Readers who enjoy the conflict with the Ork warband may also be interested in other Warhammer 40,000 stories featuring battles against Orks.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crucible of Fire a novel or a rulebook? Crucible of Fire is a narrative novel set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It follows Lieutenant Kallisto Rytsar and the defence of an Imperial manufactorum against an Ork warband.
What type of binding does the book have? Crucible of Fire is published in hardback.
How many pages does Crucible of Fire have? The novel contains 288 pages.
Who is the author of Crucible of Fire? Crucible of Fire is written by Tom R Pike.

Additional parameters

Category: Warhammer 40k: Black Library
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 0.666 kg
EAN: 9781836094784
Game system: Warhammer 40000
W40K Army Group: Imperium of Man / Impérium lidstva
W40K Faction: Astra Militarum
Model type: Rules & Books
Book type: Novel (Black Library)

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