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This is a list of all known Imperial tomes of knowledge and other literary works, ranging from practical advice on travelling the galaxy to ancient knowledge of the first Space Marine Legions, with a brief description of each.

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Name Notes
700 Wonders Of The Imperium[8e] Published by the Avalon Free Press on the wonders of the Imperium[8e]

A

Name Notes
The Acolyte’s Oath[80k]
Adeptus Record[16a] A text that contains hints relating to the Grey Knights and mentions that this Chapter had been created by the Emperor.[16a]
Aeldari Perfidy[104]
The Age of Revolution: Suppressed Monographs of Choirmaster Nemo Zhi Meng[135] Monographs of Choirmaster Nemo Zhi Meng. Some of these monographs speak on Horus Lupercal's power attained on Molech.[135]
The Almanac of Terran Bureaucracy[133] Written by Maddox Brinkmann. Details the history of the Departmento Munitorum and other Imperial organisations.[133]
Amulet, Prince Demark[45] A play attributed to the dramaturge Shakespire, written circa M2.[45]
Annales de Legiones Astarte de Gehennae Proxima[55] A partial account of some actions in the Great Crusade.[55]
Annotated Tome[34] A massive, heavy volume of the Iron Hands Chapter that catalogues the Daemons, Cults, and other horrors of Chaos encountered by the Iron Hands operating in the Calixis Sector[34]
Apocrypha of Davio[1] A list of the Second Founding Space Marine Chapters made in M33.[1]
Apocrypha of Eons[130a] Contents pertains to Space Marine battlefield roles;[130a] similar to the contents of the Apocrypha of Skaros
Apocrypha of Skaros[16b] The earliest known copy of the Codex Astartes. States that there were 23 Primogenitor Chapters (chapters founded from the Ultramarines Legion during the Second Founding).[16b]
Apocrypha of the Nightbringer[28c] Contains details on the Necron race.[28c]
Apocrypha of the Un-Founding[119a] An ancient and revered document about the secret origins of the Blood Ravens Chapter. Allegedly written by Azariah Vidya.[119a]
The Apocrypha Terra[85]
The Apologues of Olympia[86] Written by Perturabo[86]
The Approaching Night[142b] A work speaking of the nearing end of the Imperium that was declared Hereticus Extremis 811.M41.[142b]
The Authorised History of Astra Militarum Auxiliary Regiments in the Geres Subsector Vol. XXXIIa[100]
Avoiding Becoming Your Own Grandfather And Other Paradoxes That Create Unnecessary Paperwork for the Administratum[47] Written by Inquisitor August Helden IIV the Elder/Younger of the Ordo Chronos. Details chronal dilation during transit through the Warp.[47]

B

Name Notes
Battle-Psalms of Vespania[121b] Scripture penned by Canoness Vespania.[121b]
Benefits of Tyranny[118a] By Kallendine[118a]
Bibliotheque Xenologis[64f] A xenology text written by Volland.[64f]
Biophage Infestations[104] The seminal work of Locard.[104]
Blessed Rituals of Inquiry, Volume IX[81b]
Blessed Suffering of Saint Elana[81j] About Saint Elana[81j]
Blood Through Understanding[106b] A poem written by Ignace Karkasy.[106b]
The Book of Atticus[31b] An Ecclesiarchy text, filled with verses[31b]
The Book of Atum[106e] Contains a prophecy that speaks about the death of the universe.[106d]
Book of Canonically Justified Sufferings[144]
Book of Days and Leagues[130b] Contains some passages praising the cohesion of the Adeptus Astartes.[130b]
Book of Eibon[109a] Written by inquisitor Quixos.[109a]
The Book of Endings[108a]
Book of Five Spheres[18] The art of war of the Imperial Fists, authored by Rhetoricus.[18]
Book of Judgement[13] The legal code of the Imperium, enforced by the Adeptus Arbites.[13] Many planetary versions of this legal doctrine exist.[104]
Book of Law[134] Contains a small portion of Dictates Imperialis.[134]
Book of Mephiston[7b] The life and origins of Mephiston of the Blood Angels[7b]
The Book of Urizen[176] Written by Cornelius Blayke, a Terran mystic and fallen priest who lived during the Age of Strife. This epic poem is a tale about the Fall of the Heavenly Man into the maelstrom of experience and the journey of Man rekindling of their divinity. The book espouses the writer's visionary beliefs — that enlightenment from the divine and true freedom comes from pursuing all pleasure and pain, virtue and vice.[176]
Book of the Astronomican[129] "What can a man know of the Universe who knows not his own mind?"[129]
Book of the Redemption[89c] Gathers the tenets of the Necromundan Cult of Redemption.[89c]
A Book of Retrospections[52b] The memoir of Canoness Sepherina of the Order of Our Martyred Lady.[52b]
Book of Salvation[53] A relic of the Dark Angels Chapter listing the names of captured Fallen.[53]
Book of Sanguinius[42a] The most profound epithets of Sanguinius.[42a]
The Book of Solace[80a]
Book of St. Lucius[122] A holy tome containing the sermons of Saint Lucius of Agatha.[122]
The Book of the Epistles of Lorgar[112]
Books of Punishment[109b]
The Brothers Carmassi[104]
Byhata[56] Also known as the Vitrian Art of War. A treatise on military tactics that underpins the combat doctrine of the Vitrian Dragoons.[56]

C

Name Notes
The Calixian Black Grimoire[81h] By Inquisitor Lord Quate'maz Knael, with substantial additions by Inquisitor Kol Shek[81h]
Canticles of the Omniastran Dogma[106c]
Catechisms Martial[99] Book written by Daenyathos for Soul Drinkers.[99]
Chants of the Journeyman[81e]
Chapters of Punishment[109b]
The Chronicles of Uranos[83] By Auldre Derlon[83]
The Chronicles of Ursh[103c] Describes the reign and fall of Kalagann as well as the conquest of Ursh during the Unification Wars.[103c]
Codex Astartes[1] The doctrine of Space Marine Chapter organisation, produced by Roboute Guilliman.[1]
Codex Hereticus[14][15] Collective name for the Inquisition records on every aspect and all forms of heretical cults.[14][15]
Codex Imperium Imperial vehicles with details for the Imperial Guardsman.[4x]
Codex Sanguine[36] Details the process of Founding of the Angels Sanguine Chapter, following the death of Sanguinius, and the curses they have inherited from the Blood Angels.[36]
Codicium Arkathalor Details of the campaigns in the Pandora Sector in M30 [Help]
Collected Sermons of Monodominance Vol I[81h] by Lord Inquisitor Nihilus[81h]
The Collected Writings of Faltornus[147c]
Comedia Theologica[118c] A book in the field of theosophic poetry.[118b] Written by Philemon.[118c]
Commandments to the Ecclesiarchy[80b]
A Complete Taxonomy of Gershom[104] A complete taxonomy of the fauna of Gershom written by Valentin Drusher.[105][104]
Corpus Presidium Calixis[33] The legal code for the Calixis Sector[33]
The Credo of the Astronomican[43a] See an extract from it[43a]
Creed at Cadia: A Strategic Reassessment[143] Written by General Dabatha Ravi, Chief of Operations of the Cadian Second Army Group.[143]

D

Name Notes
The Dark Eldar: Their Methods and How To Defeat Them, By One Who Has Done So[138] A rare book, believed to have been written by a former colonel of the Seventh Vangrian Royal Guard, thousands of years ago.[138]
De Morbis Fabrica[64f] A xenology text written by Camargo.[64f]
De Natura Belli[5] Written by Leman Russ on warfare.[5]
De Xenos Maleficorum[19] An Inquisitorial tome used by the Ordo Xenos that speaks of Space Hulks.[19]
Deathbed Revisions[108u]
Deeds of the Adeptus Astartes[30b] A series of volumes on the exploits of various Space Marine Chapters[30b]
Dictatus Callidus[6] The book of the Callidus Assassin[6]
Dictatus Culexus[6] The book of the Culexus Assassin[6]
Dictatus Eversor[6] The book of the Eversor Assassin[6]
Dictatus Vindicare[6] The book of the Vindicare Assassin[6]
Doctrina Numorum Xenorum[64f] A xenology text written by Alciphron.[64f]
Dogma Omniastra[32][104] A text written on the threat the awakening Necrons pose to Mankind[32]
Dominican Tracts[31a] An Ecclesiarchy text[31a]
The Donatos Uprising[139b] Volume XVII of the writings of Sendraghorst, Sage Strategic of Adrastapol.[139b]
The Dream of the Eagle[116] An epic poem written in Old Gothic.[116]
Dreamer Unsleeping[25b] An ancient text on the life and death of Malcador the Sigillite[25b]

E

F

G

Name Notes
The Glorious Salvation of Cnida Tertius[117] Written by Historitor Rahab Linsel.[117]
The Glutted Scythe[97] Repository of blood rites and disciplines, penned by Mephiston[97]
The Golden Age of Sumaturan Poetry[103b] Pre-unification poetry.[103b]
Gospel of Saint Sabbat[67]
Greenskins and How to Kill Them[104]
Grimoire Hereticus[1] A list of, and information on, the Space Marine Legions which turned on the Imperium during the Horus Heresy, made in M35.[1]
Grimoire Purgatus[40] Grey Knights series detail specific ways for defeating in combat various Daemons of Chaos.[40]
Guardsman-to-Skitarius Phrasebook[125] A simple Low Gothic-to-Binaric phrasebook for guardsmen in order to communicate with skitarii. Thus building comradery between Imperial and Mechanicus troops.[125]
The Gunmetallicus Primer[80f]

H

I

Name Notes
I Was There...[54] The memoirs of Commissar Falkov.[54]
In a Time of Ending[108e]
In Blackest Night: The Millennial Wars Appraised[58] An Imperial historical publication authored by Ayjaepi Clothier.[58]
In Defence of the Future: A Logical Discourse[114][81f] Author unknown, banned M36. The inspirational text for the heretical Logicians[81f]
Insignium Astartes[70] The Uniforms and Regalia of the Space Marines.[70]
The Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer A small book of instructions, issued to Imperial Guard troopers.[3][12] Hundreds of different versions exist with subtly different contents depending on the regiment that printed it.[104]
Imperial Munitorum Manual[128a] Useful text for Astra Militarum quartermasters. Contains information that aids in parsing the unending stream of shipping manifests that come from the Departmento Munitorum.[128a]
The Inquisitorial Omnibus of Actual Governmental Destabilisation vol 987[80l]
Interrogation Testimony Vol. 17.[81a]

J

K

Name Notes
The Keeler Amanuensis[135] Mediates on the ever-shifting line between good and evil in the heart of every mortal soul and how every soul has both good and evil within.[135]
The King in Yellow[137] A drama.[137]

L

Name Notes
Lectitio Divinitatus[128a] A holy text.[128a]
Lament of Valgaast[104]
Lamentations[118c] A book in the field of theosophic poetry.[118b] Written by Typhius.[118c]
Leaders of the Adeptus Astartes: A Most Secret Report[8c] Information on the leaders of the Space Marines, including Azrael. Compiled by Master Maximus Pliny.[8c]
Legend of Hourian[29] Tells the story of an ill fated Inquisitor, who falls in love with an Eldar Princess.[29]
The Lessons and Proverbs of Muballit bal Kadash the Wise[138]
Lexiconum Moralis[80e]
Lexicanum Tormento[126a] A three-volume work by Madam-Archeor Fortunata Gallo. One of her many works expanding on her philosophies that truth is excorised in it purest form through pain, rage, and suffering.[126a]
Liber Anatomicus[128a] Contains information on human anatomy, field medicae, and surgical procedure. The summarized pocket edition booklet of this tome is in broad circulation amongst the medics of the Astra Militarum.[128a]
Liber Armorum[39] Presumably information about vehicles and war machines. First military using of Rhino was documented there.[39]
Liber Astartes[1] Information on the Ultramarines and their empire of Ultramar, written in M37.[1]
Liber Daemonicum[9] The equivalent of the Codex Astartes for the Grey Knights chapter.[9]
Liber Excruciatus[61] List of methods of torture committed by Klovis the Redeemer[61]
Liber Honorus Imperial Fists[1] List of honoured Space Marines of the Imperial Fists Chapter, continuous use.[1]
Liber Malan[50]
Liber Imperialis[80i]
Liber Proditor Armorum A work authored by Imperial Fists Techmarine Suprema Lysol Blane on the use of armoured vehicles by Chaos Space Marines. [Help]
Liber Subditus[20] This tome of Clade Callidus contains no-mind focusing mantras and had been used by their assassin operatives as far back as the Great Crusade era.[20]
Liber Xenologis[64a] A work on Xenology (Imperium) containing information about various xenos species and the Seventh Blackstone Fortress written by the rogue trader Janus Draik.[64a]
A Life on the Margins: Personal Reflections on the Reconquest[148k] Written by Diomedon of Luna who reflects on Luna and it's role during the war on Terra and afterwards.[148k]
The Life and Times of Lion El'Jonson[8a][8b] The life of Lion El'Jonson until his disappearance.[8a][8b]
A Life of Orphaeus[137]
Life of Saint Messelina[131] Information regarding the Moebian Domain's Saint Messelina. Written by Caladoc.[131]
The Life of Lord Solar Macharius[128a] One of the many hundreds of Macharian history books exported from the Macharian Sector. This one chronicle the life of Solar Macharius.[128a]
Life of Sebastian Thor[92] Declared Heretical in M37.[92]
Like a Phoenix From the Flames: The Founding of the 597th[10c] Written by Lady General Jenit Sulla of Valhalla. Part of Sulla's autobiography, detailing the early days of the Valhallan 597th regiment and her career with it.[10c]
Litany of the Fallen[128b] A guide to identifying heretics through behavioural patterns and appearance. Often used by overzealous Ministorum priests to orchestrate witch-hunts of questionable veracity.[128b]
Litany of Sacrifice[128b] A text idolising martyrdom and containing an overrall message of only in death does duty end. Contains a significant number of sacred and lurid illustrations, each in equal amounts. The faithful tend to heed the contents of this work.[128b]
Liturgis Honorum[8d] Liturgies of honourable members of the Dark Angels.[8d]
Lords of Baal[7a] Description of much of the upper echelons of the Blood Angels.[7a]

M

Name Notes
Malefic Abjurations and the Multifarious Horrores Associated wyth Such Workes[106e]
Maleficum Abjurum[95] A discussion of Heresy.[95]
Manual of Saint Griselda[121a] Collects the writings of Saint Griselda the Pious.[121a]
Mechanicus Rites of Bonding[80g]
Meditations on the Elegiac Hero[106a] Written by Ignace Karkasy.[106a]
Memoirs of the Final War[148b][148d][148f][148l][148m] Written by Shipmaster Alajo Dohel in regard to the Horus Heresy, notably the perspective of the Imperial naval forces around Terra after the Siege had concluded.[148b][148d][148f]
Men-beasts: An Myth Moste Dangerous[127] A zealous text claiming that Beastmen don't exist. The writer recounts their actions denouncing and punishing any who claim otherwise. Written by Sister Edwynne Salemon.[127]
The Militarum Auxilla Lectionary[126b] Taught to the Abhumans of the Militarum Auxilla[126b]
Mind Journeys of a Heretic Saint[90] A treatise on the Daemon World Drakaasi and its cities, by Helmandar Oswain[90]
The Mirror of Smoke[11][104] A short and very personal work about being a disabled psyker, by Gideon Ravenor.[11] Considered heart-breaking to some.[104]
Monodomination: The Right of Man to Rule the Galaxy[81c] By Monodominant Inquisitor Goldo[81c]
The Movement of Stars[107a] A multi-volume almanac.[107a]
My Time Amongst the Eldar, or How I Visited Iyanden Craftworld and Lived![132] Written by Ieldan Soect. An account of the writer's experiences within the Craftworld Iyanden. Provides insights about the Eldar beliefs and practices regarding death and the soul in regards to Spirit Stones, including the Infinity Circuit, Wraithguard, and Wraithlords.[132]
My Wish to Generate Children with You is Only Exceeded by My Devotion to Him[100] A romance set on the reputed paradise world of Krieg.[100]
The Mythic Remembrances of Yvraelle[119c] Written by Rafellus Kneg, Heirosavant of the Callidus Temple in 901.M41.[119c] Contains myths and tales extracted from the captured Harlequin Mime, Yvraelle.[119d]
Mythos Angelica Mortis[1] A list of the Space Marine chapters produced in M36 and including the status of each of the original legions, as well as listing a few of the Chapters of the Second Founding, compiled with information found in the Apocryphia of Davio of M33 and the Grimoire Hereticus of M35.[1]

N

O

P

Name Notes
Philosophies of Raldoron[46] Written by Raldoron, first Chapter Master of the Blood Angels.[46]
The Pleician Tome[62] A collection of archives that contains Mechanicus lore.[62]
Principia Mechanicum[24a] Vade mecum on the working of machines to the disciples of the Adeptus Mechanicus[24a]
Principia Xenocarum[64b] A xenological catalog about the fauna of Necromunda.[64b] Written by Erasmus Zachau.[64d]
Principles of Sound Defence[72] A work penned by the Primarch Rogal Dorn.[72]
The Prophecy of Amon of the Thousand Sons[135] The prophecy of Amon of the Thousand Sons also cites work from the M2-era dramaturge Shakespire.[135]
Psykana Occultis[17] A tome that contains lore on psychic research and the powers of psykers. The novitiate Sister of Silence Leillani Mollitas had read early volumes of this text alongside the Voiceless Judgements of Malaena Verdthand in the libraria on the Somnus Citadel at Luna. This knowledge allowed her to prepare herself for her duty as a witch hunter.[17]
Purge the Guilty![10b] Written by the amateur historian Stententious Logar in 085.M42. A historical account of the Gravalax Incident and the events leading up to it.[10b]

Q

Name Notes
The Quest for the Black Library[119b] Author unknown. Fragments of the original text recovered by Librarian Jonas Urelie of the Blood Ravens, and stored aboard the Omnis Arcanum Librarium Sanctorum.[119b]

R

Name Notes
Reading Astrologies and Astrotelepathic Auguries[106e]
The Rebuke[22] One of the many books of sanctified combat doctrine adhered to by the Sisters of Battle.[22]
Reflections and Odes[103a] A meritorious and much republished work of Ignace Karkasy.[103a]
Reflections on the Hive State[11] A work on the nature and culture of living in a hive, by Gideon Ravenor.[11]
Reflections on War[108i]
Reflective studies of an Early Eastern Fringe[107b] Written by the xeno-archaeologist professor Madeline de Medici of the Katon-Rouge Universitariat.[107b]
Remembrances of the Peaceful Compliance of Caliban[73] Written by Abdul-qarim Sereni during the Great Crusade.[73]
Requiem Angelis A work (presumably a requiem to be sung before battle), sacred to the Unforgiven Chapters. [Help]
Revelati Draconis[27b] An ancient text that speaks of the old myths surrounding dragons on the planet Terra[27b]
The Rhyme of the Ancient Acolyte[80c]
The Road of Salvation A source for the Macharian Crusade.[4a]
Rubric of Protocol[88] Outlines all the matters of behavior, conduct, methodology and practice for the Inquisition's Ordos to follow.[88]

S

Name Notes
The Savage Noble: One Man's Time Among The Kroot[123] Written by Baron Choliz Balmonte, a Xenographer.[123]
The Scriptures of Concordance[136] A volume of Imperial scriptures.[136]
The Sermons of Goge Vandire[128a] A holy text.[128a]
Scriptorium of Iron[26] A tome of the Iron Hands, that contains the history of deeds done by the Chapter's most renowned members.[26]
Scriptures of Sebastian Thor[115]
Scrolls of Sanguinius[42b] The writing of innermost thoughts of Sanguinius.[42b]
Second Book of Ordeals[38] A tome of the Inquisition.[38]
The 2nd Ork War[140b] Volume XXI of the writings of Sendraghorst, Sage Strategic of Adrastapol.[140b]
Selected Sayings, Vol III[102] Includes the saying "Claims of innocence mean nothing: they serve only to prove a foolish lack of caution." attributed to Judge Traggat.[102]
The Shriven King Awakens[108n]
Six Hundred Torments of Brayne[89b] A sacred book of Necromunda's House Cawdor.[89b]
The Sky Angel Steals the Light[28a] A scroll containing an artistically illustrated folk-story, written in an old and primitive form of High Gothic.[28a]
Soldiers of the Great Enemy[145] A Grey Knights text about the force of Chaos, written by Codicier Marlowick.[145]
Space Lanes of The Imperium and the Perils of the Galaxy[2] A bulky guide to many of the major phenomenas of to be found in the galaxy, including Van Grothe's Rapidity, featuring in The Fall of Medusa V campaign.[2]
The Speculum Historiale[49] Contains one the most extensive records of the Great Crusade known.[49]
The Spheres of Longing[11] A famous work about both the nature of Chaos and the warp, and also the essence of being a psyker, by Gideon Ravenor.[11]
A Study of the Reconstruction[148a][148c][148e][148g][148h][148i] Written by Diomedon of Luna. Addresses and chronicles a variety of subjects and events during the period of change in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy.[148a][148c][148e][148g][148h][148i] One of the myriad of subjects addressed is the changes to hypno-indoctrination practices of Space Marines before and after the civil war.[148i]
Sunset on Deneb[25a] A play that tells of the improbable series of events, that leads a stumbling hero into becoming a Lord Militant.[25a]
The Symphony of Banished Night[66] The operatic tale of the demise of Cardinal Tang.[66]

T

Name Notes
Tactica Imperialis[80h][128b] Details victorious campaigns in the Imperium's history. It is held in near-sacred regard and is extensively used in the training of Astra Militarum officers. Zealous adherance to the texts has largely created a hegemony of Imperial Tactics. An enemy who has simply read these texts will gain profound insights on how to best exploit most Imperial tactical weaknesses.[128b] Tactica Imperium passages
Tactica Imperium Imperial Guard combat and tactics handbook, continuous use.[3] Hundreds of variants of the book exist, each with subtely different contents.[104]
Tactical and Strategic Lessons from the Great War, vol. IX Written by Gereldus of Edon]] and covers experiences and lessons learned during the Horus Heresy from a military and tactical perspective.[148j]
Tale of Lady Vetara[64g] Fiction. One of the six volumes of Rabula's Tales.[64g]
Tale of Rags[64g] Fiction. One of the six volumes of Rabula's Tales.[64g]
Tale of the Chalice[64g] Fiction. One of the six volumes of Rabula's Tales.[64g]
Tale of the Changeling[64g] Fiction. One of the six volumes of Rabula's Tales.[64g]
Tale of the Glutton[64g] Fiction. One of the six volumes of Rabula's Tales.[64g]
Tale of the Serpent[64g] Fiction. One of the six volumes of Rabula's Tales.[64g]
Teachings on the Unholy[52a] Written by Inquisitor Czevak.[52a]
Terminus Decree[35] An ancient scripture, that is a sacred relic to the Grey Knights Chapter[35]
Terra Redux[11] The beginnings of the Imperial Inquisition, post-heresy. By Gideon Ravenor.[11]
Tenets of War[74] A collection of written wisdom by the Primarch Jaghatai Khan.[74]
The Testament of Tertia[84] Written by a follower of Sebastian Thor.[84]
The Thorian Solution[108s]
Thoughts and Memories of Old Night[106c]
To Dream of Empire[68] A book written by Ignace Karkasy during the Great Crusade[68]
To Serve The Emperor: A Commissar's Life[10a] Written by Commissar Ciaphas Cain about his glorious career.[10a] Describes acts of bravery almost beyond belief.[104]
Tome Eternal[77] Names of the Blade Champions of the Adeptus Custodes.[77]
Tome of Ectoclades[43] Secrets about xenos.[43]
Tome of Istrouma[59] Names of all the former members of the Tome Keepers.[59]
Tome of Malcador[78] Written by Malcador the Sigillite.[78]
The Tome of the Long Hunt[37] Details some of the greatest achievements of the Ravenwing.[37]
Tome of Uplifting Thoughts[113]
Towards an Imperial Utopia[11] Ideas of cultural philosophy, how the Imperium could develop and improve itself. Written by Gideon Ravenor.[11]
Tractate Serith[84] Proscribed work on the nature of divinity. Written by Catullus Ven.[84]
Translations of Pertinent Eldar Myths[120] Compilation of Eldar myths of the Necrons, collected by Ralamine Mung.
Treatise on Imperial Medicine[111] Written by Apothecary Engane.[111]
A Treatise on Pre-Imperial Man[107b] Written by the xeno-archaeologist professor Madeline de Medici of the Katon-Rouge Universitariat.[107b]
A Treatise on the End of the Imperium[142a] "In its hubris, mankind claims dominion over the galaxy. However, their realm is naught but a few fl ickering candles in a vast and hungry darkness." –Excerpt, treatise denounced and burned in 900.M41.[142a]
A Treatise on the Epistemological Validity of Common Proto-Human Origins[101] An investigation of some of the oldest human creation myths. Some myths included are Genesis, Kumulipo, Enuma Elish, and Olodumare. Written by Magos Nekane Lucanus in early M41.[101]
A Treatise on the Nature of Warfare[147a] Written by Warmaster Slaydo.[147a]
A Treatise on the Noble Houses of Adrastapol and Militaristic Imperial Integration[139a] Volume III of the writings of Sendraghorst, Sage Strategic of Adrastapol.[139a]
A Treatise on the Shield that Slays[48] A treatise on the Deathwatch written by Inquisitor Ishmael.[48]
Treatise on the Supplication of the Seven Saints[108f]
Treatise on Warfare, Vol. III[108l]
Treatise on Warfare, Vol. IV[108b]
Tribulatus Terrarum[25c] An account of the political events that led to the Schism of Mars. Written by Belvedere.[25c]
The Truth of the Damocles Gulf Crusade[23] A recount of the history of the Damocles Gulf Crusade.[23]
Tyranny of the Panpacific[103b] An epic poem in nine cantos, exalting the rule of Narthan Dume.[103b]

V

Name Notes
Valgaast Theogonies[104]
Valhallan Valkyrie[10d] A biography of Lady General Jenit Sulla, written by Dragen.[10d]
Verses of the High Age of the Great Crusade[75] A text of poetic verses on the topic of the Great Crusade, written by Calus Quintus.[75]
The Virus of Betrayal: The Cleansing of Viridia and its Aftermath[44] A recounting of the Viridian Insurrection, written by Lady Ottaline Melmoth.[44]
Vitrian Art of War[56] See Byhata[56]
The Voidfarer[116] An epic poem written in Old Gothic.[116]
Voidships Rising[128b] A fictitious work about the dashing voidship captain Dario Brackenhart. Provides a glamourous falsehood about the reality of life in the Imperial Navy. A popular book among the ruling families of Persepolis.[128b]

W

Name Notes
War Journals, Vol. XII[108p]
The War of the Giants[124] A treatise recording Space Wolf sagas. Written by Inquisitor Bastalek Grim.[124]
Warrior's Catechism of Worship[43c] See an extract from it[43c]
Wars of the Machine Cult[141]
White Book[60] Knowledge collected by the Tome Keepers.[60]
Words of the Saints Selected for the Noble of Mind[24] A huge and comprehensive book of prayers attributed to Calixian Saints.[24]
Wolf Wildes[65] The People, Places and Customs of Fenrys; The Fortress of the Russ-sons; Traditions of the Rout.[65]
Writings from the Ramparts: A Memoir[69] A officers memoir of the Battle for Rynn's World.[69]

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