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|Name =Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook | |Name =Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook | ||
| − | |Author(s) = | + | |Author(s) =[[Rick Priestley]], [[Andy Chambers]], [[Gavin Thorpe]], [[Ian Pickstock]], [[Jervis Johnson]] |
|Editor(s) = | |Editor(s) = | ||
| − | |Cover Artist = | + | |Cover Artist =[[John Blanche]] |
|Illustrator(s)= | |Illustrator(s)= | ||
| − | |Released =1998 | + | |Released =October 1998 |
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|ISBN =1-869893-19-0 | |ISBN =1-869893-19-0 | ||
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|Followed by =[[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]] | |Followed by =[[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]] | ||
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| − | '''Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook''', | + | '''Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook''', is the 3rd core rule book for the [[Warhammer 40,000]] game published in October 1998. It was released as a black and white softback book. |
| − | + | This book also introduces a new logo for Warhammer 40,000 taking on a darker colour theme over [[Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook|2nd Edition]]'s brighter colour scheme. This logo was used largely unchanged (besides an update in the next edition to desaturate the green) up until the release of [[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition Rulebook|9th Edition]] where it was replaced with a more modern interpretation. | |
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| − | The book | + | The book, sometimes reffered to as the ''Big Black Book'', contained rules that although similar to the first two editions, were greatly simplified, removing many of the more difficult ideas of the previous versions in an attempt to streamline the game. This was heavily criticized at the time by more veteran gamers, who had become used to the tables, charts and templates that had been employed previously, as it was seen as being too simplistic and had eliminated much of the fun for that audience. Nevertheless, the modesty of the newer rules opened the game out to a wider (and much younger) audience. |
| − | These lists were succeeded by the various codexes that were released subsequent to the rulebook. The | + | The book itself was written from a much more imperio-centric point of view, and contained large quantities of information on the basic structure of the Imperium, from Imperial planetary classifications to the Imperial dating system and more. It also departed from the previous edition in its much more pessimistic outlook; Appearing much more grim and dark than it had previously. Lines between good and bad were blurred to the point that they were almost unrecognizable. In addition it contained background for many armies as well as simplistic, pre-codex army lists for the [[Space Marines]], [[Dark Eldar]], [[Tyranids]], [[Eldar]], [[Chaos Space Marines]], [[Imperial Guard]] and [[Orks]], as well as a small [[Sisters of Battle]] list with various heroes of the [[Imperium]] such as [[Confessor]]s and [[Preacher]]s. These lists were succeeded by the various codexes that were released subsequent to the rulebook. |
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| + | The cover, illustrated by [[John Blanche]], depicts the Black Templars chapter. | ||
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| + | The 3rd Edition rulebook was succeeded in August 2004 with the release of the [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]. | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | ''In the nightmare future of the forty-first millennium, mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens, and threatened from within by malevolent creatures and heretic rebels. Only the strength of the Immortal Emperor of Terra stands between Humanity and its annihilation. Dedicated to His service are the countless warriors, agents and myriad servants of the Imperium. Foremost amongst them stand the Space Marines, mentally and physically engineered to be the supreme fighting force, the ultimate protectors of Mankind.'' | ||
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| + | ''Wars rage over airless moons, in the dark, twisted depths of hive worlds and in the cold wastes between stars. From the immaterial realm of warp space, malicious entities send their unspeakable minions to slaughter the Emperor's chosen. Everywhere, soulless spectres and slavering monsters are poised to extinguish the life of humanity.'' | ||
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| + | '''There is no time for peace.''' | ||
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| + | '''No respite.''' | ||
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| + | ''' No forgiveness.''' | ||
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| + | '''There is only WAR.''' | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook, is the 3rd core rule book for the Warhammer 40,000 game published in October 1998. It was released as a black and white softback book.
This book also introduces a new logo for Warhammer 40,000 taking on a darker colour theme over 2nd Edition's brighter colour scheme. This logo was used largely unchanged (besides an update in the next edition to desaturate the green) up until the release of 9th Edition where it was replaced with a more modern interpretation.
The book, sometimes reffered to as the Big Black Book, contained rules that although similar to the first two editions, were greatly simplified, removing many of the more difficult ideas of the previous versions in an attempt to streamline the game. This was heavily criticized at the time by more veteran gamers, who had become used to the tables, charts and templates that had been employed previously, as it was seen as being too simplistic and had eliminated much of the fun for that audience. Nevertheless, the modesty of the newer rules opened the game out to a wider (and much younger) audience.
The book itself was written from a much more imperio-centric point of view, and contained large quantities of information on the basic structure of the Imperium, from Imperial planetary classifications to the Imperial dating system and more. It also departed from the previous edition in its much more pessimistic outlook; Appearing much more grim and dark than it had previously. Lines between good and bad were blurred to the point that they were almost unrecognizable. In addition it contained background for many armies as well as simplistic, pre-codex army lists for the Space Marines, Dark Eldar, Tyranids, Eldar, Chaos Space Marines, Imperial Guard and Orks, as well as a small Sisters of Battle list with various heroes of the Imperium such as Confessors and Preachers. These lists were succeeded by the various codexes that were released subsequent to the rulebook.
The cover, illustrated by John Blanche, depicts the Black Templars chapter.
The 3rd Edition rulebook was succeeded in August 2004 with the release of the Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook.
Description
In the nightmare future of the forty-first millennium, mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens, and threatened from within by malevolent creatures and heretic rebels. Only the strength of the Immortal Emperor of Terra stands between Humanity and its annihilation. Dedicated to His service are the countless warriors, agents and myriad servants of the Imperium. Foremost amongst them stand the Space Marines, mentally and physically engineered to be the supreme fighting force, the ultimate protectors of Mankind.
Wars rage over airless moons, in the dark, twisted depths of hive worlds and in the cold wastes between stars. From the immaterial realm of warp space, malicious entities send their unspeakable minions to slaughter the Emperor's chosen. Everywhere, soulless spectres and slavering monsters are poised to extinguish the life of humanity.
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only WAR.
Contents
Authors, Artists and Coworkers
During the production of this book, the following persons were involved considerably.
- Game Design & Developement
- Assisant Games Developers
- Editors
- Cover Painting
- Illustrators
- John Blanche, Alex Boyd, Wayne England, Dave Gallagher, Des Hanley, Neil Hodgson, Nuala Kinrade, Paul Smith, John Wigley and Richard Wright
- Citadel Designers
- Tim Adcock, Dave Andrews, Colin Dixon, Chris Fitzpatrick, Jes Goodwin, Gary Morley, Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison, Paul Muller, Brian Nelson, Alan Perry, Michael Perry and Norman Swales
- Wargames Terrain Modellers
- Miniatures Painters
- Stuart Thomas, Ben Jefferson, Martin Footitt, Chris Smart, Richard Baker, David Thomas, Dave Perry, Torben Schnoor, Neil Green and Adrian Walters
- Production
- Alan Merrett, Chris Colston, Jim Butler, Matt White, Mark Saunders, Nick Davies, Simon Burton, Andy Banks, Steve Averill, Simon Smith, Andy Bacon and Owen Crisp
- Photography
- With Thanks To
- Robin Dews, Tom Kirby, John Stallard, Gordon Davidson, Adrian Wood, Pete Haines, Jim Cash, Fred Reed, Tuomas Pirinen, Ben Marlow, Tim Huckleberry, Jeremy Vetock and Ted Williams
| Rulebook | Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook |
|---|---|
| Codices | Space Marines • Blood Angels • Dark Angels • Space Wolves • Chaos Space Marines (1st) • Chaos Space Marines (2nd) • Imperial Guard (1st) • Imperial Guard (2nd) • Catachans • Orks • Assassins • Tyranids • Eldar • Craftworld Eldar • Dark Eldar • Witch Hunters • Daemonhunters • Tau • Necrons |
| Campaigns & Supplements | Armageddon • Eye of Terror • Cityfight • Index Astartes • Chapter Approved (2001 • 2003 • 2004) |
| Starter Sets | Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Box Set |
