Index Imperialis: Apocrypha+Index Chaotica: Apocrypha?

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**Kid_Kyoto**

I treated myself to both but they probably won't show up in India for another month.

Anyone have any thoughts or reviews?

Odds are I have all the material in Imperialis in one form or another, but it will be nice to have it in one place and in a book less than 20 years old.

A collection of articles taken from Citadel publications and issues of White Dwarf spanning almost thirty years of history, Index Imperialis: Apocrypha presents the origins and evolution of the adepts of the Imperium. Read about the ways in which their miniatures, wargear and gameplay have evolved over the decades from manuscripts reproduced for the first time since their original publications, in an engrossing and unique insight into the manifold worlds and institutions of the Imperium. An essential, 136-page hardback addition to the bookshelves of every Warhammer 40,000 fan!

Amongst the articles included:

- the original accounts of the Emperor and the Imperium of mankind from Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader;
- background on the organisation and deployment of Imperial Guardsmen;
- early descriptions of the Legio Cybernetica of the Adeptus Mechanicus;
- concept sketches for a selection of Imperial miniatures and special characters;
- in-depth background on the Ecclesiarchy and the Battle Sisters of the Adeptus Sororitas;
- influential early artwork from artists such as John Blanche and Jes Goodwin;
- a comprehensive study of the hive world and gangs of Necromunda;

and much, much more!

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Index-Imperialis-Apocrypha

Same with Chaotica, but again, it'll be nice to look at some of the old fluff without cracking open my ~30 year old autographed Realms of Chaos stuff.

A fascinating look at the history of Chaos in Warhammer 40,000, the 136-page hardback Index Chaotica: Apocrypha brings together a collection of the most ancient and heretical texts the galaxy has ever laid terrified eyes upon. These articles, taken from early issues of White Dwarf and previous editions of Warhammer 40,000, include the original descriptions of the Dark Gods of Chaos, as well as the Daemons and Traitor Legions who serve them. You’ll discover the origins of this insidious threat to Mankind’s survival, and see how their miniatures, wargear and gameplay have evolved in the decades since their unveiling.

Amongst the articles included:

- early accounts of the Horus Heresy, the Traitor Legions and Warp Space;
- original depictions of the Daemons of each Chaos God from the Realm of Chaos books;
- classic fiction establishing the Long War fought by the followers of Chaos;
- accounts of the Daemon Engines of the Dark Gods, from White Dwarf;
- the original descriptions of the Traitor Legions;
- concept sketches, early artwork and first mentions of infamous characters, such as Fabius Bile and the Traitor Knights of House Devine;

and much, much more! This is an essential addition to the collection of anyone interested in the lore of Chaos in Warhammer 40,000.

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Index-Chaotica-Apocrypha

So short answer glad I got them, even sight unseen, but how do other folks feel?