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== Other Details ==
 
== Other Details ==
 
=== Publication Details ===
 
=== Publication Details ===
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[[Category:Codices and Rulebooks]]

Revision as of 16:37, 3 February 2007

The Book of the Astronomican was a suppliment for the 1st Edition of the Warhammer 40,000 game.

General Structure

Cover of the Book of the Astronomican suppliment to 1st Edition

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 Harlequins, Rangers, and 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 1 869893 33 6