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|Name         =Index Astartes: Apocrypha
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|Publisher    =[[Black Library (BL Publishing)|Black Library]]
|Series       =[[Index Astartes (Background Books)]]
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|Released     =April 2016
|Pages        =138
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'''Index Astartes: Apocrypha''' is a background book released by [[Black Library Publishing]] in 2016. It is a collection of primarily older [[White Dwarf]] background articles regarding the Forces of [[Space Marines]]. It was released in ebook and paper versions.

==Description==
"And They Shall Know No Fear... The origins and evolution of Space Marines over the last thirty years are laid bare in a groundbreaking volume collecting articles, artwork and miniatures photography from the Citadel archives".{{Fn|1}}

==Contents==
*''The Legiones Astartes'' - "The Space Marines make a dramatic entrance in ''Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader''" (pgs. 6-15)
*''The Raven Wing'' - "The famed Dark Angels company is first featured in ''White Dwarf'" (pgs.16-17)
*''The Traitor Legions'' - "''Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness'' depicts the dire actions of the Traitor Legions" (pgs. 18-20)
*''Ultra Marines'' - "The most iconic Space Marine Chapter is explored in detail in ''White Dwarf''" (pgs. 21-31)
*''The Origin of the Legiones Astartes'' - "''White Dwarf'' charters the inception of the Space Marines and their extensive genetic enhancements" (pgs. 32-38)
*''The Mentor Legion'' - "The Mentor Chapter is introduced" (pgs. 39-44)
*''Legion of the Damned'' - "One of the most mysterious Chapters is revealed in this issue of ''White Dwarf''" (pgs. 45-48)
*''Dreadnoughts'' - "These seminal warriors and their armoured machines are brought to life on the pages of ''White Dwarf''’s 100th issue" (pgs. 49-52)
*''The Badab War'' - "''White Dwarf'' recounts the events of this calamitous rebellion" (pgs. 53-56)
*''Medics'' - "The Apothecaries of the Space Marines first feature as Medics in ''White Dwarf''" (pg. 57)
*''Land Raider'' - "The most recognisable tank of the 41st Millennium is unveiled" (pgs. 58-60)
*''Codex Imperialis'' - "''White Dwarf'' provides a definitive army list for the Legiones Astartes" (pg. 61)
*''Chaplains'' - "A look at the spiritual leaders of the Space Marines" (pgs. 62-64)
*''Terminator Squads'' - "An account of the veterans of the Space Marines and the formidable armour for which they are famous" (pgs. 65-69)
*''Predator'' - "The redoubtable variant of the Rhino battle-tank, depicted in full colour" (pgs. 70-73)
*''Space Marine Armour'' - "''White Dwarf'' recounts the history of power armour, with detailed sketches" (pgs. 74-81)
*''Tactical Squads'' - "Colour schemes and uniform guides for the Space Marines’ main fighting forces" (pgs. 82-85)
*''Index Astartes'' - "The first Space Marine painting guide" (pgs. 86-93)
*''Rhino'' - "A range of colour schemes for the unstoppable armoured assault vehicle" (pgs. 94-95)
*''Land Raider, Revisited'' - "A more detailed look at the ultimate tank, complete with stunning artwork" (pgs. 96-117)
*''Horus Heresy'' - "Exclusive fiction and artwork provide a history of this epoch-defining conflict" (pgs. 118-129)
*''Battle for Armageddon'' - "This pivotal war is chronicled in the eponymous board game and on the pages of ''White Dwarf''" (pgs. 130-133)

== Related Articles ==
*[[Black Library (BL Publishing)|Black Library]]
*[[Index Astartes (Background Books)]]

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [https://www.warhammerdigital.com/all-products/astartes-apocrypha-tablet.html Black Library]

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