This 64-page book contains background information on several aspects of the history and background of the Space Marines. With articles ranging from the creation of a Space Marine through to the methods by which they organize their chapters, INDEX ASTARTES contains all the flavor that some feel was lost with the changing of the codex formats. Includes Army list modifications to allow players to field armies representative of the Emperor's Children, White Scars, Iron Warriors and Flesh Tearers, plus the mandatory color section that adds color and spice to every one's favorite legions of power-armor wearing, genetically enhanced adepts.