News
Random definitions
Over the last couple of months, I've stuck a few bits & bobs into the Encyclopedia that don't really fit into any pattern; but here they are anyway.
Catalepsaen Node, Charlie Stross, The Gaschuggers, the Ossmudula
Codex: Chaos Definitions
After a long hiatus, I've begun my series of definitions from the Chaos codices. Two new definitions have been added today being Lorgar daemon-Primarch of the Word Bearers and Colchis, his homeworld.
Two-part encyclopedia submissions
Although Simguinus is our Chief Historitor and main encyclopedia contributor, anyone can contribute to the Encyclopedia of Games Workshop through our suggestion form.
Until today the initial form had been huge - nearly 50KB when including all of the reference sources included in our database. Now the initial page has been cut down and submissions are a two stage process. Firstly you submit the word and definition, and then you specify your sources.
Hopefully this minor change should cut down on problems for people randomly viewing the page and having to download the entire list of sources before being able to see the left navigation when they were just interested in what was on the page!
Atom feed fixed
A while ago I updated the News module of this website and the update included an Atom feed (a form of news syndication). Unfortunately it wasn't properly enabled, and so people couldn't read the (somewhat occasional) news updates through their favourite news reader.
Now that I've noticed the problem it has been fixed and the but now it is! If you want to keep updated with the Hive World Terra news then please subscribe to our news feed.
New definitions from Eisenhorn
Once again I've been busy with either work or the Skins@HWT website and the main Hive World Terra has been taking a back seat.
Fear not, for I have now had a chance to update the site with something I've been meaning to add for a while! On some of my train journeys to work I would read Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett, then I wrote some definitions for some of the characters that could be put in the Encyclopedia.
These new definitions have been put off for a while because I needed to re-read bits of the book to pick out the missing details I had left out. Now I've found the details and added seven new definitions including Inquisitor Eisenhorn, Inquisitor Ravenor and Eisenhorn's Distaff of Untouchables.
Remember, the Encyclopedia is only as good as the content that you submit, so if you have a passion for the Games Workshop novels and fluff, write down some notes and submit a definition!
New Definitions - Fleet-related
OK, following on from the Segmentae definition, I've added brief definitions for each of the Segmentum Fortresses; Bakka, Cypra Mundi, Kar Duniash, Hydraphur and Mars. Obviously, the Mars definition is very brief; but pending some more time and a dab of additional research, I'll expand it to cover Mars' terrain and some details on the Adeptus Mechanicus.
As soon as I can find my copy of Codex: Chaos (dang it, it's round here somewhere....) I'll make a start at some of the Traitor Legions.
New Definitions
New Encyclopedia definitions added...
New Encyclopedia definitions and a new Chief Librarian
They may have been delayed by a few days, but some of Simguinus's definitions have finally been added to the website.
Simguinus added another Dwarfish definitions - Zhufbar - a real-world reference for the Apocrypha of Skaros, and new or updated definitions for the Adeptus Astronomica, Chosen, Forbidden Fortress and Astronomican Sacrifices.
Also added was a brief definitions for the ice world of Valhalla by Alexander Kerensky.
In related news, Simguinus is now the Hive World Terra 'Chief Librarian'. He's been a great help with his well researched definitions, and has contributed ideas of how to improve the website via the forums. As such, he now has access to the admin side of the website and will be able to add definitions and news himself from now on, rather than relying on me to approve them!
Thanks to Simguinus for his continued work, and I hope he enjoys his new post.
'Crimson Fists III: Skin Of Evil' released
Finally checked over and approved is Hulls Raven's third story, Crimson Fists III - Skin of Evil.
Being much darker than the previous stories, Skin of Evil adds extra depth and new twists to the existing Crimson Fists characters from the first two novels.
At some point in the future Hulls Raven's fourth story, Exordium, will also be checked and released on the site. For those who can't wait, the preliminary version is available on the forums.
Encyclopedia Updates - Dwarves
The website is now receiving updates again, although I no longer have quite so much freedom in when I can make the updates.
That hasn't deterred Simguinus, though, who has added four new encyclopedia definitions for Karak-Kadrin, Karak-Ungor, Karak-Varn and Khazalid.
Thanks to Simguinus for those submissions, and hopefully there'll be more to add soon!
