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Ciaphas Cain #Short Story
A Mug of Recaff
Another mission to purge the worlds of the Imperium of the followers of Chaos ends in success, thanks to the inspired leadership of Commissar Cain. Realising it's time to reward his master with a hot cup of recaff, Jurgen, his faithful servant, heads off to seek refreshment, but finds rather more than he bargained for in the heart of the defeated cultists' stronghold.
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A short but sweet little tale that thrusts Commissar Cain's malodorous sidekick into the limelight as he faces the last holdouts of a Chaos occupation all by himself...
7 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2012
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About the author
Sandy Mitchell
103 books428 followersSandy Mitchell is a pseudonym of Alex Stewart, who has been a full-time writer since the mid nineteen eighties. The majority of his work as Sandy has been tie-in fiction for Games Workshop's Warhammer fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 science fiction lines. The exceptions have been a novelisation of episodes from the high tech thriller series Bugs, for which he also worked as a scriptwriter under his own name, some Warhammer roleplaying game material, and a scattering of short stories and magazine articles.
His hobbies include the martial arts of Aikido and Iaido, miniature wargaming, role-playing games, and pottering about on the family allotment.
He lives in the North Essex village of Earls Colne, with his wife Judith and daughter Hester.
His hobbies include the martial arts of Aikido and Iaido, miniature wargaming, role-playing games, and pottering about on the family allotment.
He lives in the North Essex village of Earls Colne, with his wife Judith and daughter Hester.
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November 24, 2024
Trooper Ferik Jurgen, is the shadow of the hero Commissar Caiphas Cain. Intensely loyal to the Emperor & the Commissar, resourceful, single minded in devotion, and quite handy with a melta.
The malodorous Watson to Cain's Holmes, he might not be most personable of soldiers, nor does he understand the complexities of life. But point at something you want gone, and he will make sure that it's gone.
And, in the thick of battle, when the metaphorical shit hits the fan, there is no one else you rather have watching your back; something which Cain would attest to with gusto.
Jurgen as a character, with his arc intertwined with our protagonist, is a crucial pillar, which serves to make the story so entertaining. Looking forwards to reading more oneshots like this.
The malodorous Watson to Cain's Holmes, he might not be most personable of soldiers, nor does he understand the complexities of life. But point at something you want gone, and he will make sure that it's gone.
And, in the thick of battle, when the metaphorical shit hits the fan, there is no one else you rather have watching your back; something which Cain would attest to with gusto.
Jurgen as a character, with his arc intertwined with our protagonist, is a crucial pillar, which serves to make the story so entertaining. Looking forwards to reading more oneshots like this.
April 19, 2019
“You can frak off and all.”
I’ve never read a Cain book, but I do like Warhammer, coffee, and short stories. I wanted this story to be dark humor or perhaps an absurdist take on the lengths a minion would go to for his master only to have the coffee thrown back in his face for having too much cream. It fell short of its potential though and felt slapstick. Not worth the $3.99.
I’ve never read a Cain book, but I do like Warhammer, coffee, and short stories. I wanted this story to be dark humor or perhaps an absurdist take on the lengths a minion would go to for his master only to have the coffee thrown back in his face for having too much cream. It fell short of its potential though and felt slapstick. Not worth the $3.99.
September 19, 2018
A very short, funny story about Cains loyal aide Jurgen and his hunt for a mug of recaff. OF course it's not quite as easy as putting the pot on the stove when you're in a recently cleansed coven hideout.
I really do enjoy short stories, but this was a bit too short for my taste.
I really do enjoy short stories, but this was a bit too short for my taste.
May 5, 2019
A comic little bit from Jurgen's POV about his priorities in getting that mug as opposing to fighting demonspawn in the process
October 25, 2020
Nice and short story, how Jurgen reacts on all adventures. He just wants to make more recaff for comissar
August 11, 2021
A fantastic brief insight into the 40K universe through Jurgen’s eyes. Ciaphas Cain is my favourite Warhammer series and I’d love to get more snippets like this from Jurgen.
October 31, 2021
There is something very entertaining about the occasional short story from Jürgen's perspective. They are fun, light and hit the spot.
September 3, 2023
Read as part of the Ciaphas Cain Omnibus
December 6, 2024
Quite fun.
April 15, 2025
A rather pointless little thing, all considered, but decently well narrated.
October 16, 2025
Godbless Jurgen
September 7, 2024
A hilarious tale of Jurgen, I did not expect things to go this way, but the way the story progresses fits Jurgen's character to a tee.
My only complaint here, far too short!
My only complaint here, far too short!
September 15, 2018
That's it?
Way too short. I have nothing against short stories. But this wasn't even a whole page. Or just about. Fun, yes. But way too short.
Way too short. I have nothing against short stories. But this wasn't even a whole page. Or just about. Fun, yes. But way too short.
December 29, 2015
The world needs more Jurgen
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