Ciaphas Cain is quintessential 40k. He's not a good guy, he's not a bad guy, he's just a guy trying to survive in the grim darkness of the far future. Best character they ever made!
What's funny too is that the Inquisitior who sometimes edits and annotates the stories adds when more complexity to his character, suggesting that sometimes he is being self-deprecating or observing that his self-cynicism blinds him to moments when he's genuinely heroic. It is brilliant.
Despite what Cain would likely say if he was expressing himself freely, he is a good guy, and despite doing it begrudgingly at times, he instinctively takes a heroic and selfless approach.
I thought Cain would have been one of the best choices for the main character for 40K to break in to film/TV; rather than starting with the Big E, Primarch's or major, named key figures. Ease people in to the setting with someone who's relatable. SM's, Primarch's Custodians, the Emperor wouldn't get any screen time, mentioned/whispered here or there; but the initial focus should be on Cain, the Imperial Guard and citizens. Done right the 40K cinematic EU could rival the Marvel/DC franchises; especially if it follows the Marvel progression. Singular Character focused entries leading to an "assembling"; rather than chucking all of the characters at you at once without any back-stories or context, settings, set-up, like DC did with Justice League!
Hmm.... See, I think he's too attractive and muscly (aka superman) Granted Cain has duelled World Eaters with his chain sword, but I always imagined him and Jürgen as a bit like Captain Blackadder and Baldrick from Blackadder 4th. Not slim per say, but kind of average with a bit of a dad bod. Trouble is all the actors I can think of are too old (Ewan McGregor for example, or Liam Neeson as I just watched Taken)
I need you to do Fight or Flight. In fact I need you to do all the Ciaphas Cain short stories that GW haven’t made into audio books. Then once you’ve done them, you need to do the Gaunts Ghosts short stories that GW hasn’t turned into audiobooks. That would be much appreciated.
I love the protagonist and his- dodging any extra work you can, fake it 'til you make it, only doing the bare mininum whilst staying alive -attitude. Everybody stuck in a crappy job with huge expectations getting payed way too low, can assotiate with him, so basically every grunt from every army ever :')
As an avid 40K fan, the early realization of what had happened to Nordstrom and the others left a tantalizing little sense of dread. As Caiaphas himself would say, I was left waiting for the other boot to drop. And as always Sandy Mitchell didn't miss when he did let it drop!
I find it hard to not think you are the best audiobook speaker I’ve listened to, and you just so happen to do 40K. Cain is a legendary character and you do him justice.
In my home country we have a saying which Ciaphas' lifes is: "Lucky while unlucky." To describe it - when you're in a very unlucky situation (Ciaphas' life) however you always manage to - however briefly - escape the situation with a narrow measure of luck.
Glad you’re back, congrats on your kid and good work taking the time you needed to get all that much more important stuff settled before returning. I always love your content. You are a talented speaker and really bring life to the characters and stories. Looking forward to listening all year. Thank you, ABP!
This was great, fun to listen to and a great story. Honestly, I don't know, if I would be able to do anything besides breathing, if I just had a baby. Mad respect for that.
Good to hear bub & mum have settled even better to here your sultry tones accounting another great short story about everyone's favourite coward as well! Stay safe stay sane and all my best to you and the family this new year. 🫡
The greatest thing about this story is that they totally throw the idea that there is any originality in 40k over the side. Cain is just Flashman, and they have the decency to name the story after the film it’s a basically a retelling of! It’s very well done, as is so much of the 40k fluff, and your reading was really enjoyable. Keep it up. Congratulations on the birth of your boy. The first few months are the hardest and then the amazing joy outweighs the rubbish bits. Just remember, whenever undoing a nappy have a wet wipe to be strategically placed straight away, saves getting an accidental soaking!
That reminds me of one of the officers recounting Cain’s exploits in another novel where she says something like: “What appeared to be the Commissar cowardly running for his life was in fact a clever feint to draw the Orks and their vehicles on to a lake with a layer of thin ice where they fell through the ice and drowned. What a genius!”
My favorite cain book is the one where he takes a scape pod and endup in the middle of the dessert in an agry world being invaded by orks and he somehow makes a small army out of the citicenz, slaves, survivors and soldiers he collect along the way while fighting orkz and endup crossing the entiere dessert just to 1vs1 the war boss in a surprice atack
Well done again.., B.P. You really bring your best….👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Be Well Sir..😎 P.S. Congratulations on the new addition to your family, a boy…, ( you Sir.., are going to have blast.. ) kids are a “HOOT”.!
Hell yeah dude! I love hearing people talk about taking a break from the world to sed time with and raise their kids. That few weeks right after is super important for bonding (especially for the father/mother). Great vid as always dude👍
Welcome back and congratulations!! This was a great video. Caiphas Cain books were my first 40K novels. I had previously read the George MacDonald Frazer Flashman books that inspired them soot was a great follow up. Caiphas is a great place to start because he is such a good handhold for contemporary readers for the hideous dystopia of the IoM. Cowardice and cravenness is the only rational response.
To be honest between you and weshammer you guys make it bearable to listen to/learn about Warhammer especially the novels. So many and I don't even know where to begin. But since listening to your stuff I've gotten a lot more invested in the lore & can have decent conversations about it with my boyfriend.
Love this, instantly adored your Jurgen impression. Many give him more of a shrill voice but I prefer your slow dumb guy interpretation. Glad you're back!
Congrats and the emperors blessing on having a boy me old fella!!!! Many thanks once again another good reading. Looking forward to hearing more this year. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Definitely, a better commissar then Yarrick. A much more realistic character! Ironically, a friend just gave me a copy of Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. Its a sign that you just (in the last few weeks) started doing vids of this character. I feel I must study this character in depth. Thanks for all the work you do.
To "usual standard", my brother in the eternal glories of man and follower in his immortal all encompassing shadow, your now the voice of caine in my head, positively brilliant work on this!
Awesome!! Cian is good but with out you some would not know his story . Now you and your family will have a Awesome story 👏 congratulations to you father and family 👪 ❤️
He's a coward, but a dutiful coward, he always gets the job done, and he usually delivers results far beyond what you would expect from some of the bravest Imperial Soldiers.
Must say when I drive And I need a fictional audiobook to pass the time I always turn to yourself. Your voice is naturally suited to this line of work. Congrats on the new wee laddie. 👊
Other than an actual WH40K movie/show itself (it can't come soon enough)...This is probably the next best thing (at least for me) and seldom fails to keep me glued at my desk so that I can hear what happens next; TBH, I regret not jumping in to explore this awesome and creatively rich/diverse universe sooner...
Welcome back to Service the Emperor missed you. You have done your duty and contributed another gifted member of the human race to the Imperium. Schola Progenium always needs gifted blood in its ranks.
54:54... you have hit the nail on the head. (Almost) every author or creator has to insert political or social grandstanding these days and most forms of entertainment have been ruined because of it (Star Wars & LOTR for example) Just found your channel and I'm like a pig rolling in shit. Love it! Carry on please! It's perfect for my ride to work of a morning.
Im back more stuff in a couple of days
Welcome back.
My kid is 3 months and I understand the break needed
Good too have you back! For The Emperor!
Well done Dad.
Jergen still smells.....🤢
Ciaphas Cain is quintessential 40k. He's not a good guy, he's not a bad guy, he's just a guy trying to survive in the grim darkness of the far future. Best character they ever made!
What's funny too is that the Inquisitior who sometimes edits and annotates the stories adds when more complexity to his character, suggesting that sometimes he is being self-deprecating or observing that his self-cynicism blinds him to moments when he's genuinely heroic. It is brilliant.
@@marcdavies7046 Amberly Vale. The hottest inquisitor in the galaxy!
Despite what Cain would likely say if he was expressing himself freely, he is a good guy, and despite doing it begrudgingly at times, he instinctively takes a heroic and selfless approach.
I thought Cain would have been one of the best choices for the main character for 40K to break in to film/TV; rather than starting with the Big E, Primarch's or major, named key figures. Ease people in to the setting with someone who's relatable. SM's, Primarch's Custodians, the Emperor wouldn't get any screen time, mentioned/whispered here or there; but the initial focus should be on Cain, the Imperial Guard and citizens. Done right the 40K cinematic EU could rival the Marvel/DC franchises; especially if it follows the Marvel progression. Singular Character focused entries leading to an "assembling"; rather than chucking all of the characters at you at once without any back-stories or context, settings, set-up, like DC did with Justice League!
Cain is one of the few characters in 40k you can genuinely call a good guy.
Excellent timing .
Had a brutal day at work in the cold Scottish countryside.
Got home warmed up ready for some grim dark
At least it wasn't a cold day at work in the brutal Scottish countryside. Nay.. nary a tree in sight.. only the grey man lol
out of the fire in to the frying pan? 🤣
Our countryside is indeed cold. The Emporer Protects!!
Longtime fan of the Cain stories. I know its not gonna happen but I do dream of Henry Cavil as Cain in a live action series.
that would be awesome!
It's legit what we ALL should be pushing for
I know he he a huge fan of the series but has he expressed interest in playing him? If so, that would be so cool.
Nah carvil has too much of a serious tone to him. Cain is a free booter, a pirate. Imagine captain Jack sparrow with a commisar hat lol
Hmm.... See, I think he's too attractive and muscly (aka superman)
Granted Cain has duelled World Eaters with his chain sword, but I always imagined him and Jürgen as a bit like Captain Blackadder and Baldrick from Blackadder 4th.
Not slim per say, but kind of average with a bit of a dad bod. Trouble is all the actors I can think of are too old (Ewan McGregor for example, or Liam Neeson as I just watched Taken)
This was my first ciaphus Cain story loved it reminds me of the humor of the strontium dog era of comics and early judge dred
I need you to do Fight or Flight. In fact I need you to do all the Ciaphas Cain short stories that GW haven’t made into audio books. Then once you’ve done them, you need to do the Gaunts Ghosts short stories that GW hasn’t turned into audiobooks. That would be much appreciated.
Seconding the Gaunts Ghosts stuff!
PLEASE
Yes Please!
You need to learn the difference between a request and an order, and attach some common courtesy to it while u r there.
He already has gaunts ghosts and the sabot world crusade's up 😅
I love the protagonist and his- dodging any extra work you can, fake it 'til you make it, only doing the bare mininum whilst staying alive -attitude. Everybody stuck in a crappy job with huge expectations getting payed way too low, can assotiate with him, so basically every grunt from every army ever :')
As an avid 40K fan, the early realization of what had happened to Nordstrom and the others left a tantalizing little sense of dread. As Caiaphas himself would say, I was left waiting for the other boot to drop. And as always Sandy Mitchell didn't miss when he did let it drop!
He is more an Ibram Gaunt. You need a bit of a comic for Cain
No, mate this was top quality. Cain stuff is when you are at your best.
This was a remarkably good reading. Aborder Prince, you have serious potential as a narrator. Keep it up.
Glad you're back! Welcome to dadhood. Poor bastard. 🤣👍✌️💨
I find it hard to not think you are the best audiobook speaker I’ve listened to, and you just so happen to do 40K.
Cain is a legendary character and you do him justice.
Dunno, i miss a little of background music or something
Congratulations to your newly born human. A speedy recovery to your wife.
Thank you for the story.
The triumphant return! I've quite missed your flair. Good luck with the little one, and thanks for a great story.
Great job man.. Welcome back and congrats on the kid.
In my home country we have a saying which Ciaphas' lifes is:
"Lucky while unlucky."
To describe it - when you're in a very unlucky situation (Ciaphas' life) however you always manage to - however briefly - escape the situation with a narrow measure of luck.
Congrats on your son. Really enjoyed this
Glad you’re back, congrats on your kid and good work taking the time you needed to get all that much more important stuff settled before returning. I always love your content. You are a talented speaker and really bring life to the characters and stories. Looking forward to listening all year. Thank you, ABP!
YOU SHALL NOT FAULTER! is stuck in my head for a week.
This was great, fun to listen to and a great story.
Honestly, I don't know, if I would be able to do anything besides breathing, if I just had a baby. Mad respect for that.
I just put 2 babies to bed listening to the the borderprince. 🫠
I now have to look up more stories of this guy love how lucky he is. Like he has the emperor watching over him
Fantastic reading enjoyed greatly this is my first ever time hearing or reading a Ciaphas Cain story it was awesome
Good to hear bub & mum have settled even better to here your sultry tones accounting another great short story about everyone's favourite coward as well!
Stay safe stay sane and all my best to you and the family this new year. 🫡
The algorithm protects
Aborder prince delivers
As a fan of Ciaphas Cain, and your vids: have a tenner. Have a good craic!
Cheers man much appreciated
The triumphant return of the most enthusiastic 40k voice actor! Congratulations on joining the ranks of fatherhood!
Glad you are back and these stories with Cain, Gaunt, and such bring a grounded element to the lore to offset the big Astartes and Custodes stuff.
Welcome back! You were definitely missed
I had a great time listening to that story. Keep having fun new Papa.
I love your work man. Some of the best 40k stuff on the internet.
Thanks! Yo this character is my new hero
thank you so much
I need more of the most famous Commissar.
The greatest thing about this story is that they totally throw the idea that there is any originality in 40k over the side. Cain is just Flashman, and they have the decency to name the story after the film it’s a basically a retelling of! It’s very well done, as is so much of the 40k fluff, and your reading was really enjoyable. Keep it up.
Congratulations on the birth of your boy. The first few months are the hardest and then the amazing joy outweighs the rubbish bits. Just remember, whenever undoing a nappy have a wet wipe to be strategically placed straight away, saves getting an accidental soaking!
Ah yes.. I've gotten 3 golden showers before I learned my lesson
That reminds me of one of the officers recounting Cain’s exploits in another novel where she says something like:
“What appeared to be the Commissar cowardly running for his life was in fact a clever feint to draw the Orks and their vehicles on to a lake with a layer of thin ice where they fell through the ice and drowned. What a genius!”
My man I am so happy you are back
My favorite cain book is the one where he takes a scape pod and endup in the middle of the dessert in an agry world being invaded by orks and he somehow makes a small army out of the citicenz, slaves, survivors and soldiers he collect along the way while fighting orkz and endup crossing the entiere dessert just to 1vs1 the war boss in a surprice atack
you forgot to mention that Cain was just as surprised as the warboss
@@jong4120 And he defeated it in melee combat
So awesome, wasn't he about to get into a game of strip poker right when their ship got attacked? It's been a while.
@@bdkj3e might of been
Do you know the title of that book? I haven't read it yet
Well done again.., B.P.
You really bring your best….👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Be Well Sir..😎
P.S. Congratulations on the new addition to your family, a boy…, ( you Sir.., are going to have blast.. ) kids are a “HOOT”.!
Ciaphas... Ciaphas Cain! Hero of the imperium!
Good to have you back and congratulations on becoming a father 😀, always loved this series of books and you did a good job of bringing it to life.
Glad to have you back. Congrats on the new baby boy.
Congrats on becoming a father it’s the best thing that ever happened to me
Welcome back too I’ve been missing your narrations
Hell yeah dude! I love hearing people talk about taking a break from the world to sed time with and raise their kids. That few weeks right after is super important for bonding (especially for the father/mother).
Great vid as always dude👍
Welcome back and congratulations!!
This was a great video. Caiphas Cain books were my first 40K novels. I had previously read the George MacDonald Frazer Flashman books that inspired them soot was a great follow up. Caiphas is a great place to start because he is such a good handhold for contemporary readers for the hideous dystopia of the IoM. Cowardice and cravenness is the only rational response.
I literally just finished reading the Cain series yesterday and then you upload this. Fantastic!
Love Cain! Well done and welcome back!
Love this character… love the narration
Fantastic as always 👍⭐️
Omg thank you.
Another Ciaphas Cain story!
To be honest between you and weshammer you guys make it bearable to listen to/learn about Warhammer especially the novels. So many and I don't even know where to begin. But since listening to your stuff I've gotten a lot more invested in the lore & can have decent conversations about it with my boyfriend.
Have you given Baldermort a listen to?
And Oculus Imperia?
I fuckin loved it, thank you for coming back with your 40k narrations man. There's no lore masters better than you and Baldemort
This is mostly my introduction to 40K lore tbh. Congrats on the boy🎉👏
Love it . Please do all of these stories .
They have crayons in the grim dark!
At least they didn't outlaw snacking
Love this, instantly adored your Jurgen impression. Many give him more of a shrill voice but I prefer your slow dumb guy interpretation. Glad you're back!
It was excellent... 👍
Congratulations on the son btw !!! Praise the Omnissiah, another loyal follower of the Emperor.
Congrats and the emperors blessing on having a boy me old fella!!!! Many thanks once again another good reading. Looking forward to hearing more this year. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome, awesome work AB, as always! And congrats on the little AB!! Keep up the amazing work man. Much love 👍
Definitely, a better commissar then Yarrick. A much more realistic character!
Ironically, a friend just gave me a copy of Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. Its a sign that you just (in the last few weeks) started doing vids of this character. I feel I must study this character in depth. Thanks for all the work you do.
Your reading is great as ever, but your laughter is just the best.
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Ciaphas Cain is just the Antihero which 40k always needed
Ciaphas' writings border upon heresy at times its a wonder he hasnt had a rougher go of it.
true
Just the voice is amazing wonderful narration skills.
Caiphas Cain ftw, best of luck going forward with your kid, and glad to have you back.
Cheers
To "usual standard", my brother in the eternal glories of man and follower in his immortal all encompassing shadow, your now the voice of caine in my head, positively brilliant work on this!
Congrats on becoming a father, buddy. There's nothing more important in this world. You did a great job on this one, also.
Loyalty is its own reward!
Glad to see you back brother. Glad to know there's another cool Warhammer dad out there.
It was up to your usual standard. Truly impressive as always!
Great to have u back mate! Amazing story as always
Awesome!! Cian is good but with out you some would not know his story . Now you and your family will have a Awesome story 👏 congratulations to you father and family 👪 ❤️
The most relatable person in all of 40K. Smart enough to live in battle and the Imperium. Makes me wonder how well he would do in our time lol
Congratulations on the young one and thank you coming back to read WH40K.
Thank you , Prince of the Border .
🐺
Love Cain and his crazy adventures.
This story was amazing! Very entertaining!
Thanks
Welcome back ABP! You don't sound rusty at all mate, good quality stuff as always. Enjoy your new vocation in the Adeptus Pampericus!
Good to see you back man! Keep them coming!!!
Cia, Cia Ciaphas Cain Hero of the Imperium!
You did good. I like Ciaphas, but did not know this story even existed.
I remember reading this short story, but will listen it anyway
Excellent stuff BP. Love the humour in this story. Congratulations again on the new addition to your life bud.
Ciaphas Cain is not a coward. Change my mind.
Why would I?
He's a coward, but a dutiful coward, he always gets the job done, and he usually delivers results far beyond what you would expect from some of the bravest Imperial Soldiers.
Must say when I drive And I need a fictional audiobook to pass the time I always turn to yourself. Your voice is naturally suited to this line of work.
Congrats on the new wee laddie.
👊
It was, top quality.
Congratulations on the birth of your son.
Congrat's on the little 'un. I've never read Ciaphas Cain, I like it, it's a nice change in tone.
Grats on your kid !! Glad your reading again! Take your time get it right. In life and reading .
Yaaaaaasssssss!!!! Welcome back and congratulations my good man!
Other than an actual WH40K movie/show itself (it can't come soon enough)...This is probably the next best thing (at least for me) and seldom fails to keep me glued at my desk so that I can hear what happens next; TBH, I regret not jumping in to explore this awesome and creatively rich/diverse universe sooner...
Much praise and blessings Brother, thank you for your work as always!!! Here's a humble request for any Gaunt material
YEEEESSSSS!!
He’s back!!!
Throne we need more!!
Welcome back to Service
the Emperor missed you.
You have done your duty and contributed another gifted member of the human race to the Imperium.
Schola Progenium always needs gifted blood in its ranks.
54:54... you have hit the nail on the head.
(Almost) every author or creator has to insert political or social grandstanding these days and most forms of entertainment have been ruined because of it (Star Wars & LOTR for example)
Just found your channel and I'm like a pig rolling in shit. Love it! Carry on please! It's perfect for my ride to work of a morning.
Also, congrats on the baby! Just wait til he's a toddler. You're in for a very fun world of hurt 😂
Probably my 3rd time listening to this. You've turned me into a cain fan BP.
Absolutely loved this! Cain is so great!
" would you like to dance"
Congratulations!
And excellent work, good sir!
U were missed welcome back thank u for your work
I appreciate your work in your time thank you
Congratulations on the Son Buddy. That is awesome!