Warhammer 40k Audio: Echoes of the Tomb By Sandy Mitchell
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- Warhammer 40k Audio: Echoes of the Tomb By Sandy Mitchell
First encounter between Commissar Ciaphas Cain and the Necrons and where he lost his fingers.
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CI- CI- CIAPHAS CAIN
HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!
"Horrified throat noises"
Ultra comfort and support.
CI-CI- CIAPHAS CAIN! HERO OF! THE IMPERIUM!
My Mood Kindred
"Are... Are you also a piece of shit?"
He deserves his own tank...”The Fortress of Sarcasm”
The unrelenting sarcasm should be it’s name
Swagger Stagger need to be his something. Agreed on both though!
Unrelenting fortress of scarcasam
"The Perfectly Innocuous Military Vehicle Of No Strategic Importance".
The Commander of Sass.
Cain is a proper Guardsman in a Commissar's uniform. He'd probably get along swimmingly with Sarge and the rest.
Cain would be the only member of the Commissariat they would ever tolerate, let alone enjoy. Cain would be a welcome drinking buddy of Inquisitor John Sargeant and his retinue.
@@julianblankenship7564 - Is this the same Sergeant from the All-Guardsman story?
@@Shamshiro that is indeed what they are referring to, yes.
SHOGGY!
@@GundamReviver i imagined sarge from RvB
"...in the grasp of a giant encased in a suit of Terminator armour."
[ULTRA COMFORT AND SUPPORT]
In the aaaaarms oooooooof the Natorrrrrrrrs...
The Reclaimers actually, @@Kohdok...
@@NobleKorhedron In the aaaaaaaaaaarms of reclaimerrrrrrs!
Wow look at that, when Ciaphas Cain was told that his ship would divert him to a possibly dangerous dig-site, rather than being angry at the tech priest he took the call for an adventure in stride, and when the first sign of danger showed he immediately took charge of the situation.
But when it seemed the where about to be over run by those xeno abominations, he made the heart wrenching decision that sacrificing the last soldiers to save the only sensible tech priest on the site was the only option to make sure that the new found knowledge of the archeotech was preserved.
And when he and the tech priest were cornered by the vile xenos, he valued the tech priest life over his own! So he bravely stood in front of the tech priest to shield him in the hope to buy enough time for the priest to escape.
Moved by such a brave selfless act of sacrifice, the tech priest gave his own life in the believe that the Imperium would need him more in the future than himself.
All hail Ciaphas Cain hero of the Imperium.
Cain comes across as a far more likeable version of the flashman novels, except where flashman is a genuine coward and bastard, Cain seems to be a genuinely brave pragmatist that beats himself up for being scared and having a tendancy for calculated self preservation in one of the most horrific settings ever conceived. Always appreciated his method of 'just stay alive for 5 more seconds, maybe by then there will be some new way to grab another few seconds that's not obvious right now, the rest looks after itself'
The number of times Flashman throws somebody off a boat, wagon, sleigh, cliff, or horse for his own wellbeing and preservation is in the dozens, Cain at least does not practice this on the main (but perhaps he just has too many people with him when her does it).
Alex Stewart (Sandy Mitchell is a pen name) has stated that Cain is very much inspired by Flashman. And it's lovely irony that the 40k Flashman is a substantially more pleasant and courageous man than OG Flashman.
I'm always a bit shocked by how many people want to read Cain as courageous. We have Uriel Ventris for that. Cain spends 70% of his time terrified and 30% on the make. He is cowardly, morally weak, with the ethics of a jackal. He seeks out the safest position he can find and steadfastly puts as many people between himself and danger as he can. Any good he's done has been by accident while desperately trying to save his own ass. Don't take my word for it, listen to his narration.
He's at best a charming rogue, at worst a plain dealing villain. That's what makes him awesome. If he's not as bad as General Flashman, it's not for lack of trying. Absolutely wonderful character, and I think BP Captures his voice extremely well.
Always saw him as a blend of Flashman and Blackadder from season 4. Jurgen is, of course Baldrick.
@seannyhan2254
I think he's at least a touch better than a flat-out coward.
There's a scene in the third book where some of Cain's soldiers are on top of an enemy tank, meaning Cain finds he can't order Jurgen to fire on it.
Amberly points out that Cain never considers ordering Jurgen to fire anyway, as many commissars would easily be ok firing through their own soldiers.
So he least doesn't willfully shoot through his own ranks, which is something
We need more cain in our lives and more of his books on audible!!
defo
Cain stories make me laugh. Kommisar, who wanted to be a coach potato, made into a hero by the will of circumstance( and stinky anti psycher companion is funny too). Fun reading overall
Try the Flashman stories. No doubt a distant ancestor of the Commissar.
Only Cain’s books are truth. Everything else is Imperial propaganda.
What's the follow up book to this
Cain is probably my favorite story line in 40k
its up there for me
Blackadder in space !
farsight, Ghazghkull, eisenhorn/ravenor, dante and cain are mine
How can I find the rest of this
A friend let me borrow his Cain novel, and it introduced me to Warhammer!
I then proceeded to play tabletop fantasy like a wimp 😂🤣
It's always been my headcanon that Cain really is blessed by the Emperor. I mean, he sees himself as having bad luck but he always manages to survive, and he always manages to land the Imperium in a better spot than before he got himself into trouble. So I guess while he sees himself as definitely not being the hero the Imperium deserves, he's definitely the hero the Imperium needs.
It's not Cain, it's Jurgen. Whenever he's not around, Cain gets in real trouble. As long as he's around things go smoothly.
@@Awesomotron2k Not to mention his melta, his seemingly inexhaustible supply of grenades, and secret food stash.
There's a great Swedish saying which I think defines Ciaphas Cain:
Lucky while misfortunate ("Tur i oturen")
@@Reddotzebra Because there is a band of Orks somewhere that believe this to be true about Cain's melta, so it is.
@@Awesomotron2k is Jurgen the true hero of the imperium??
"Leave well alone... unfortunately, it's a phrase the Adeptus Mechanicus seem incapable of grasping..."
Cain is making a *_massive_* understatement here. Even Orks know the techpriests' favorite xeno-archaeological expeditions fall under the 'leave well alone'...
At least until the Mekboyz work up a reasonable tech-tree for lootin' the metal buggers of course.
Cain would be a perfect way to introduce Hollywood to 40k. It’s hard to take in the franchise all at once because it’s ultra violent and extra af, but the Cain novels cash in on it by making a joke out of it...but just enough so to still take it seriously.
Like, he’s just a guy with very relatable reactions. I would’ve hoped my plane showing up late would mean the battle would start without me too lol.
agreed
I agree, however I think that might set the tone a little too.... friendly and a success might adjust the tone of the rest of 40k.
@@jacobhamilton2473 makes me think of mtg when you put it like that. The cards and lore used to be pretty serious and dark, but lately I just see them imbibed with a lot of meme humor. Takes away from it in a bad way if you ask me.
@@billl2903 I'm referring to the success of Ironman, actually. They tried darker stuff with Thor 2, but it didn't fit well with the rest of the MCU. That's why Ragnarok was so light with both the Ragnarok and Planet Hulk stories wrapped in it, at least that's my take away.
@@billl2903 It worked for Starship Troopers. Cain's less serious take would be an excellent gateway for non fans to be introduced to 40k...
Blackadder in space! can’t help but think that with cain😂
lol
You're right! I never thought about that before, but now I can't think of Cain without thinking of Blackadder!
Does that make Jurgen Baldrick?
@@Nilswerks I don't know. Maybe?
Sir, I have a cunning plan.
Jurgen, Is this plan as cunning as Eldars ears are sharp?
Sir, If you assign yourself to the least dangerous mission available before high command chooses for you, you can evade their plans for some time.
Jurgen, that is the worst plan I've heard since Guardsman Florg used a flamer to clear out the clogged drainage duct while still in the duct..... but I've got no other ideas at the current moment so that will have to do.
This guy is just too cool. Love to hear a story involving Cain and Lukas the Trickster. That would be an epic tale.
agreed
Those two would get along famously!
He calls them " the cog boys" I love it
Sometimes sounds like the cock boys sometimes
@@jesspayne5548 ... Get the inquisition
Cain is one of the coolest normal humans in 40k
How dare you think that he’s a normal human.
Praised be the border prince for producing this glorious audio drama.
cheers
Totally accurate image of Cain with his trusty "Bolt pistol"
I read somewhere that the inaccuracies of the cover art can be justified by thinking of them as in-universe Imperium Propoganda illustrations
I can almost smell Jurgen from here.... ; )
lol
I know we’re all in lockdown, but you may want to take a shower
When your texted comment makes an echo. I sense warp fuckery.
Eau de Jurgen: The wafting fragrance that imbues it's progress up the nostrils of green Imperial Troops causing them to blanch & cough up the mornings breakfast. 😵
Jurgen is honestly one of my favorite characters of all time. Most carriers of the Pariah gene, whether they know it or not, hate their particular gift because it repels people from them, Jurgen on the other hand never seems to mind because he's one of the people who genuinely enjoys a little social distance despite, as we can see in multiple places, actually being quite cunning and manipulative as the situation calls for it. And of course once Cain figures out that he's a Blank he brings him everywhere.
Cain always remarks on how "unimaginative" Jurgen is and how literally he takes orders but in reality I don't think he ever figured out why Jurgen admires him so much.
Because he's the first person that (For entirely selfish reasons, at least at the time) actually treated him like not just a proper military man, but actually offered him a position of power.
So basically, Cain thinks he's too stupid to understand that's he's just faking it, and Jurgen basically sees him as the best CO ever, and covers for him at every opportunity because of this.
BFFS for life, pretty much.
Yes, you gotta do this guy again... He is hilarious... and you read him very well... I've listened to you do this damn story about 3 or 4 times in the background while I'm in my workshop...
RIP killian the bro-priest. Knew cain for like a month and pulled a fucking "get down mr president" for him.
May the omnissiah grant him succour in the next life.
It's time for Tanna and Ciaphas Cain story. Huzzah!
Ci Ci Ciaphas Cain Hero of the Imperium! Ci Ci Ciaphas Cain Hero of the Imperium!
It’s interesting to see Skittarii Depicted before the Codex, them being given hot shot laz guns and all
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to start the Cain books they’re brilliant!
I started listening to this and honestly couldnt tell if this was a legit BL audiobook or not. You read this so well, Id love to see more Cain stuff.
I very much enjoy and am in awe of the voices you quickly switch between in your stories. I don't hear inconsistencies in the switching (although I am not an audiophile), It enhances the entertainment value of listening to you. I also love Necrons so the story was honey to my ears.
Finding this relatively soon after the TTS video about Cain is nothing short of the work of the Emperor. Emperor bless you and this channel.
My very first 40k novel was Ciaphis Cain. Sandy Mitchell's ability to capture the humor in the man's "predicament" of false heroism instantly sold me.
"Emperor protects" some more than others it seems.
He reminds me of Samuel Vimes, in a good way, Gaunt has some serious competition. Loved it man.
I'm a Cain lover also! His escapes and heroism by accident make for some lively stories. Great narration, as usual!!❤😂
thank you
It was as so awesome to look on TH-cam and see you covering one of my favorite characters in 40k ever !!! Thank you for this!!
no worries
I like Caiphus Cain. He has both the worst and best luck at the same time and I think this is the guy who has Jurgen follow him sometimes. Quite an amusing fellow
very true
This guy reminds me of," The Stainless Steel Rat.", by Harry Harrison.
When all you're trying to do is just bloody survive and people keep saying "he survived these awful things, wow he is such a hero. Lets send him on another bloody dangerous mission" . I feel for him, I really do!
He is still the most entertaining character in 40k save for maybe the kleptomaniac necron.
I always imagined Cain as the 40k equivilent of Blackadder, a snarky and sassy captain just trying his best to survive with his 'trampy' assistant.
Cain is fun to read. However Necrons and Demons are the worst you have so little a chance. Nids are bad too but atleast you know when they are coming
dakka is key
Blackadder and Flashmans lovechild!!! Ciaphas Cain!!!
pritty much
If you haven't read Catch 22, the series is really good. Yosarian is the template for 'the generals are trying to kill me'.
So this is how Trayzn got Cain’s fingers. How morbidly interesting.
I love Cain so much and we need all of his books in Audio format! It is a shame they aren't all done yet... Maybe you could do them?
i think they will come soon they are doing them
A couple weeks ago, I watched a little film called Jojo Rabbit. I couldn't recommend this movie enough. Every character in that movie shined. The lead was amazing, especially for a child actor. Another character that was amazing was played by Sam Rockwell (Captain K). If they ever make a 40k movie or series about Cain, I think that Sam should play him. And I think Taika Waitiki (probably misspelled) should direct it. It would be a perfect fit for both people. It would be the perfect mix of black comedy and grimdark storytelling in my opinion.
It just occurred to me. But Ciaphas Cain bears striking similarity to Cpt. John Yossarian. Commisar Cain is the poor protagonist of a grimdark Catch-22.
asccurate
*Literally anything happens*
Ciaphas Cain: "It's necrons isn't it? I bet it's fucking necrons again, i gotta go find a hole to hide in!"
*hole turns out to be full of orks/genestealers/cultists etc.*
Killian was alright. May he find peace in the Omnissah’s embrace.
I'll be honest: you really nail these readings. You're incredibly talented with reading and proper enunciation. Really well done, mate. Thanks for these. Don't have the funds to actually purchase WH books right now, and really getting interested in the universe.
Cheers!
9 minutes in and I'm already constantly laughing from the MC's inner dialogues.
Thank you for this. Stories about the Imperium makes the nights where I work all alone in the office and play this in the background makes it entertaining.
You and Sandy Mitchell are a formidable duo.
These stories are fantastic and the reader is just perfect!!!
Took me a bit to realize it was the Necrons they were fighting. Then it took me more time to realize the dead planet was a tomb world. Man I love getting to know these stories from the normal persons view
Only war hero who looks back fondly on the days he was given desk duty…
Ciaphas Cain - the Flashman of 40k
Love me some Cain, makes great short and full stories alike, thanks for the reading.
Hail the Emperor of mankind.
praise be
Daniela Valsangiacomo the inquisition approves =][=
Thanks for this short story, and when you said "Bit of Cain" I thought I heard "Bitter Cain, like from a wrestling announcer". Lol much LOVE, thanks bro
The guy’s such a hero that he spends his whole life actively avoid heroicism, but still can’t help becoming one anyways.
Oh, excellent. Already read this in-book form but I'll GLADLY listen too.
Nothing is more amusing then seeing the mechanicus wake up some angry sleeping necrons. You think by now the commissar would recognize those symbols. But even in future books he for some reason always forgetting the fact that the empires of the living Undead still exist, and that he is probably survived seeing more of their actual war machines and Soldiers of the necrons than most Space Marines have probably survive to see.
I'd like to see Cain and the clown god of the Eldar meet up. I get the jokes would be deadpan. BAZINGA.
I simply cannot get enough of Ciaphas. Sandy is one hell of a writer, always a treat.
Yet another fantastic reading. Thanks for this ABP. I will put your name forward for the New Years honours list👍👍
lol cheers
Loved it !! Cant wait for more Cain !! Thanx again !! Your awesome!!
cheers
This dude has the Emperors light …and is totally unaware of it ..and it’s awesomeness!
Awesome Cain short
Throne forsake me. This proper feels like Cain writing these as an old man just prior to the 13th black crusade
"Beats me, I'm not qualified to comment on theological matters"
Throwing that shade right back.
This was a frigging amazing narration! Thanks much.
cheers
This is your best reading yet borderprince! And one of my favorite characters to boot
cheers
Bring more Cain. This hopeless not wanna be hero guy but always last surviving hero is incredible!
lol ill try
He is definitely one of my favorite 40k characters.
Is there more with this hero of the empire, on your channel I need more!'
not at the minute but ill see what i can do
Ronald Mikkelsen *Imperium
@@ABorderPrince please good sir, make it so!
Thanks for your hard work man.
No worries!
Great narration Sir! You make a long drive easier to deal with:)
cheers man
Cain: a man who definitely did not want plot armour. But I’m overjoyed to report that the fates forced him into it anyway.
“Go get the breastplate stretcher. now!”
I read this one in the omnibus ages ago. I forgot how diving through a portal is a thing he does. Do more if you can :D
ill try
CI CI CIAPHAS CAIN!
HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!
You do a great Cain! Thank you again.
I’ve binged most of the books on audible & those have a fantastic voice actor, but this really surprised me! I thought I wouldn’t be able to deal with a different voice but this is fantastic work. The opening alone already convinced me he (you?) has the voice of Cain nailed down.
Excellent work :)
Thank you for this one mate
cheers man
Thanks for another great upload. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Brilliant as always Border Prince.
cheers
Thanks for doing this video! Thank you.
🎶 Ci ci ciaphus Cain, Hero of the Imperium! 🎶
Thank you very much for your. Channel. I have enjoyed listening and relistening to while being inside
Thanks for listening
Basically Flashman ripped off and sent into Space.
But as old Flashy was something of a scoundrel himself, I'm sure he wouldn't mind the author making some tin off his memoirs.
Especially if she's a looker.
Cain is awesome.
I’ve not read/heard much of the necrons or their varied types of soldiers..
These sound incredibly scary.!!
thanks for the work prince!!!!
Finally found out about those fingers
He gains his augmetic fingers in the novel set right after this short story as I recall, and actually manages to show off by sparring with an Astartes to boot.
@@Reddotzebra did he get the fingers grafted back on when he lost these fingers or just went without?
@@chamberashes3128 He gets them grafted relatively quickly after he loses them. They are custom augmetics made by a techmarine as I recall.
OHHHHHH, This is a treat!
hope you like
Thanks for uploading this I had just finished the last stand in a couple of the short stories that are mentioned on the reading list, and moved on to the emperor's finest but it was disappointing I didn't get to hear the necron episode Glad I heard it here
The only person in 40K that was able to fall... upwards
Also one of the few people in 40K that has survived a space ship crash into a planet, and most of the others were space marines... (Unless you count the ones who were with him at the time)
Fun story, hope you do more of Cain's exploits.
Cain is like black adder pretending to be Lord flash heart
Except he's actually extremely competent when he's not trying to weasel his way out of certain doom... XD
This story gives off some serious Harry Flashman vibes. If you guys like the anti-hero vibe of a cad like war hero with his highest code being self preservation but always manages to come out on top, read the Flashman Papers stories. You’re in for a fabulous read about a profane hero who’s stories will never be allowed in a public school library. You can find audio books here on TH-cam also.
More bloody Caine!!!!
maybe more soon
This was so well done I thought it was the official audiobook. Awesome! Good job :)
Loving this one ABP
cheers
I see Ciaphas Cain. Like button has been smashed!
Great reading, as always. Thanks for the enjoyable listen.
Glad you enjoyed it
That was quality mate. Cheers