Index Astartes: Apocrypha
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| Publisher | Black Library | |
| Series | Index Astartes (Background Books) | |
| Released | April 2016 | |
| Pages | 138 | |
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".[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)
