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After going to the planet Biegel and discovering Relei's research, Inquisitor Sasham seeks to destroy the research lab but is petitioned by Ralei's research assistant, [[Magos]] Darvus, to not destroy the place until the last specimens can be dissected and examined.
 
After going to the planet Biegel and discovering Relei's research, Inquisitor Sasham seeks to destroy the research lab but is petitioned by Ralei's research assistant, [[Magos]] Darvus, to not destroy the place until the last specimens can be dissected and examined.
  
There are 10 different species dissected, with various notes added to their biology, habits, and other "important" information to understanding the different species. The various species include the [[Tyranids]], the [[Tau]], the [[Kroot]], the Thyrrus (new), and the Q'Orl (new).
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There are 10 different species dissected, with various notes added to their biology, habits, and other "important" information to understanding the different species. The various species include the [[Tyranids]], the [[Tau]], the [[Kroot]], the [[Thyrrus]] (new), and the [[Q'orl]] (new).
  
 
==Structure of the Book==
 
==Structure of the Book==
The book is part Art Book, part "research" book, and all background fluff. A "story" can be pieced together through loose notes and other documentation of the events that happened. There are also many diagrams resembling medical text and "research" on the different aspects of the species dissected from Ralei's notes and other excerpts from various texts in Ralei's collection.
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The book is part art book, part "research" book, and all background fluff. A "story" can be pieced together through loose notes and other documentation of the events that happened. There are also many diagrams resembling medical text and "research" on the different aspects of the species dissected from Ralei's notes and other excerpts from various texts in Ralei's collection.
 
 
The important aspects of the book is its background material and speculation on different species. While it is not "official" in the sense that rulebooks are, it provides lots of fluff and other information for fans to speculate on just like every other Black Library work.  
 
  
 
===Characters===
 
===Characters===
* Inquisitor Ralei - Radical who started the Xeno research
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* Inquisitor Ralei - Radical who started the Xeno research, later found out to be a [[Necron Lord]]
 
* Inquisitor Brehm Sasham - Sent to investigate the research after Ralei's death
 
* Inquisitor Brehm Sasham - Sent to investigate the research after Ralei's death
 
* Magos Biologis Darvus - Ralei's main researcher
 
* Magos Biologis Darvus - Ralei's main researcher
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===Information===
 
===Information===
 
* Biegel - Planet ''Xenology'' takes place on
 
* Biegel - Planet ''Xenology'' takes place on
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* Dissection Reports
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** ''Histrio tragoedus'', [[Thyrrus]] Warrior and a Unknown Item
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** ''Tau Tau'', [[Tau]] [[Ethereal]]
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** Designation Unknown, [[Exodite]]? [[Eldar]] and a [[Spirit stone]]
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** Designation Unknown, "[[Umbra]]" specimen
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** ''Krootis (nux) aviana'', [[Kroot]]
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** ''Bestiola Superior'', [[Q'orl]] and a Q'orl weapon
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** ''Vermis (tyrannus) furii'', Adult [[Genestealer]]
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** ''Tyrannus Dissimulus''(partial), [[Tyranid]] [[Lictor]]
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** ''Tyrannus tyrannus'', [[Tyranid Warrior]]
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** ''Tyrannus scinderus'', Adult [[Ripper]]
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** ''Troglydium hrudii'', [[Hrud]], a weapon and a unknown crystalline prism
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* Artefact Studies
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** [[Xenarch]] Conduction Spine
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** [[Nekulli]] Whisperlance
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** Unknown item labelled [[K'nib]]
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** [[Demiurg]] Survey Glass
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** [[Viskeon]] Foetus-Limb
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** [[Drugh]] Mouthparts
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** [[Wyrdsquig]]
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** Unknown Artificial Artefact
  
 
==Additional Information==
 
==Additional Information==
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===Related===
 
===Related===
* [[Black Library Publishing]]
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* [[Black Library (BL Publishing)|Black Library]]
* [[Black_Library_gaming_(novels)#Xenology|Black Library gaming]]
 
  
 
===Other===
 
===Other===
* ISBN: 1-84416-282-6
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* ISBN 1-84416-282-6
  
 
[[Category:Background Books]]
 
[[Category:Background Books]]
 
[[de:Xenology]]
 
[[de:Xenology]]

Revision as of 10:34, 30 August 2011

Cover art for Xenology by Simon Spurrier.

Xenology is a Warhammer 40,000 background book written by Simon Spurrier. It details all the main alien races of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and some less well known ones. It features artwork including detailed dissections of the subjects investigated. It also includes some details of the Ordo Xenos. Xenology was published in 2006 and is now out of print.

Plot

Inquisitor Ralei, a radical member of the Ordo Xeno, captured alien species to study them. After his death, the Inquisition's Conclave Conservati sends Inquisitor Brehm Sasham to investigate and destroy any potentially dangerous research and expose Relei as a heretic.

After going to the planet Biegel and discovering Relei's research, Inquisitor Sasham seeks to destroy the research lab but is petitioned by Ralei's research assistant, Magos Darvus, to not destroy the place until the last specimens can be dissected and examined.

There are 10 different species dissected, with various notes added to their biology, habits, and other "important" information to understanding the different species. The various species include the Tyranids, the Tau, the Kroot, the Thyrrus (new), and the Q'orl (new).

Structure of the Book

The book is part art book, part "research" book, and all background fluff. A "story" can be pieced together through loose notes and other documentation of the events that happened. There are also many diagrams resembling medical text and "research" on the different aspects of the species dissected from Ralei's notes and other excerpts from various texts in Ralei's collection.

Characters

  • Inquisitor Ralei - Radical who started the Xeno research, later found out to be a Necron Lord
  • Inquisitor Brehm Sasham - Sent to investigate the research after Ralei's death
  • Magos Biologis Darvus - Ralei's main researcher

Information

Additional Information

Spurrier, Simon (2005). Xenology. Nottingham: Black Library. 1-84416-282-6.

Related

Other

  • ISBN 1-84416-282-6