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== General Structure == | == General Structure == | ||
[[Image:Book_of_the_Astronomican_FCover.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Cover of the ''Book of the Astronomican'' suppliment to 1st Edition]] | [[Image:Book_of_the_Astronomican_FCover.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Cover of the ''Book of the Astronomican'' suppliment to 1st Edition]] | ||
− | The first general suppliment to the '[[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader|Rogue Trader]]' edition of the game, the Book of the Astronomican was a compilation of a number of articles from [[White Dwarf]], and included a four part mini- | + | The first general suppliment to the '[[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader|Rogue Trader]]' edition of the game, the Book of the Astronomican was a compilation of a number of articles from [[White Dwarf]], and included a four part mini-campaign, a number of ready-to-use army lists and the first complete miniatures catalogue for the game. |
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
Articles included: | Articles included: | ||
− | * ''The Wolf Time:'' A 4 part campaign by Rick Preistly. It involved [[Space Wolves]] and [[Orks]], a third player took the role of | + | * ''The Wolf Time:'' A 4 part campaign by Rick Preistly. It involved [[Space Wolves]] and [[Orks]], a third player took the role of Games Master to arbitrate. The fourth and final battle depended on the outcome of the first 3. |
* ''[[White Scars]] [[Space Marine]]s:'' An army list of the newly introduced Chapter. | * ''[[White Scars]] [[Space Marine]]s:'' An army list of the newly introduced Chapter. | ||
* ''Hygar's Hellraisers:'' Another Imperial army list. | * ''Hygar's Hellraisers:'' Another Imperial army list. |
Revision as of 14:04, 6 October 2006
The Book of the Astronomican was a suppliment for the 1st Edition of the Warhammer 40,000 game.
Contents
General Structure
The first general suppliment to the 'Rogue Trader' edition of the game, the Book of the Astronomican was a compilation of a number of articles from White Dwarf, and included a four part mini-campaign, a number of ready-to-use army lists and the first complete miniatures catalogue for the game.
Contents
Articles included:
- The Wolf Time: A 4 part campaign by Rick Preistly. It involved Space Wolves and Orks, a third player took the role of Games Master to arbitrate. The fourth and final battle depended on the outcome of the first 3.
- White Scars Space Marines: An army list of the newly introduced Chapter.
- Hygar's Hellraisers: Another Imperial army list.
- Valerious Borodin: An army list for a Rogue Trader and his entourage.
- Crangor's Buccaneers: An army list featuring Pirates from the Claw Nebula.
- Luggub's Drop Legion: An army from the Ork invasion of Runn's World.
- Eldritch Raiders: An army list of Dreaded Eldar Pirates.
- Imperial Characters
- Colour Miniature Guide: Including Mercenaries, Chainsaw Warriors, Space Pirates, Space Dwarfs, Space Elves and others, provided with cut-out banners.
- Alien Species Identifiction File
- Additional material including interviews, early rule suggestions and weapon summary.
Authors, Artists and Coworkers
Other Details
Publication Details
- ISBN