The Cain series are a little different from the regular 40K novel fodder in that our hero, a Commissar, is also a coward more intent on saving his skin and unjustified reputation, than fighting for the Emperor.
Cain is clearly modelled on Flashman and his side kick Jurgen bears more than a passing resemblance to Baldrick from Blackadder Goes Forth, but the stories are all the better for that...
Cain's Last Stand is set around a Chaos attack on the planet of Perlia, and has the added attraction on page 138 of a cameo by Sergeant Blease, a Chimera commander in the Perlian PDF!
You would not believe how tempted I am now to buy a Chimera and add a commander with a beard in the turret...
I think you have to!
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