Index XenosA list of intelligent xenos species, courtesy of dijit80. Refer to
this topic for discussion. The list is constantly in progress; PM me with any more, along with a reference, and I shall add them.
Core Races(Those with their own models and a reasonably detailed background. References are not complete but intended to serve as links to a selection of important material.)
Eldar
Codex: Eldar 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions. Codex: Dark Eldar. 4th ed. rulebook pg 140-147.
The Torturer's Tale. WD127 (Craftworld Eldar), WD311 (Index Xenos: Dark Eldar), RT Rulebook pg177-183.
GW site.Necrons/Necrontyr
Codex: Necrons 3rd edition. 4th ed. rulebook pg 148 -15.
GW site. WD217, 218, 239, 271 (Index Xenos).
C'tan
Codex: Necrons 3rd edition.
Orks (and orkoid sub-species)
Codex: Orks, 2nd and 3rd editions. Codex: Armageddon. 4th ed. tulebook pg152 -157, RT rulebook pg185-194.
GorkaMorka.
GW site.Tau
Codex: Tau, 3rd and 4th editions. 4th ed. rulebook pg158 - 161.
Fire Warrior.
GW site.Tyranids
Codex: Tyranids, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions. 4th ed. rulebook pg162-167, RT Rulebook pg200-202.
GW site.Kroot
4th ed. Codex: Tau pg17 (also 3rd ed.); 'Index Xenos - Savage Evolution Notes' AusWD264
GW site and army list.. 4th ed. rulebook pg139
Vespid Stingwings
Codex: Tau 4th ed. pg16
Significant races(Lack models or well-developed background, but still have some description.
Loxatl
4th ed. rulebook pg139,
Sabbat Martyr (plus other Gaunt's Ghost novels by Dan Abnett), Index Xenos: Blood Pact.
Hrud
4th ed. rulebook pg139, 3rd ed. rulebook pg 116. Long flexible limbs suggesting subterranean habitat. Scavengers.
Xenology and Inquisitor rulebook.
Demiurg
A squat semi-humanoid race. the demiurg are technologically advanced and are known as traders and miners. They made friendly contact with the tau and are somethimes encountered with them. Feature in Battlefleet Gothic; refer to the
Tau fleet list; speculated to be a reconceptualisation of the Squats. Possess large mining vessels and also appear nomadic. Apparently small in size. Fought the Ice Warriors of Valhalla on Poretta, where a 'high developed sense of honour' was mentioned. (
Illustrious Regiment of the Imperial Guard series, reprinted in WD several times.)
Jokaero
Described as being orangutang like creatures, unintelligent but incredibly technologically advanced/capable. Codex: Necrons 3rd ed. Rogue Trader Rulebook pg196-7
Zoats
A centaur-like creature associated with the Tyranids. Formerly had models; now collector's items. Rogue Trader rulebook pg202.
Slann
Amphibious. Supposedly connected with the Old Ones. Former models; now collector's items. Rogue Trader Rulebook pg194-6, 4th ed. rulebook pg139.
Nicassar
A psychic race, part of the Tau Empire, entirely nomadic existence aboard starships called dhows, not very aggressive. Refer to the Tau fleet list for Battlefleet Gothic.
Saruthi
From
Xenos (Dan Abnett). An insectoid race, assimilated a Chaos artefact called the Necroteuch into their collective mind, tainting the entire race. Once controlled several systems near the Scarus Sector, but after being tainted by Chaos fell from power and were eventually exterminated by the Imperial Navy. They have no optical or auditory functions (i.e.: no eyes and ears) but their sense of smell and taste are much more developed than human standards. Good description here:
Insignificant races(Barely a few lines of background, usually just a one-off mention.
Clawed fiend present in the Donorian Sector. P. 116 3rd ed. rulebook; see also back cover to 4th ed. Codex: Black Templars.
Jorgalli
The Flight of the Eisenstein (James Swallow)
Laer
Fulgrim (Graham McNeill) Exterminated by the Emperor's Children.
Drugh from Pryus
Described as 'worm-like'. 4th ed. rulebook pg139
Lacrymole Shapeshifters
Xenology; 4th ed. rulebook pg139, Inquisitor rulebook pg144–145.
Barghesi
Described as hyper-violent. 4th ed. rulebook pg139
Khrave
Described as 'mind eating'. 4th ed. rulebook pg139
Caradochians
Described as winged and fickle mercenaries. 4th ed. rulebook pg139
L'Huraxi
"Purple skinned giants" according to Colonel 'Iron Hand' Straken. Codex: Catachans pg 22.
Stryites
3rd ed, Codex: Blood Angels pg23. Defeated by the Blood Angels and forced from the planet Stryia V.
K'nib
3rd ed. rulebook pg 116; 3rd ed. Codex: Necrons. A creation of the Old Ones.
Rashan
3rd ed. Codex: Necrons. A creation of the Old Ones.
Tarellians
3rd ed. rulebook pg 116,
Kill-TeamPsy-Gore of Perseus
3rd ed. rulebook pg 116.
Chuffians
3rd ed. rulebook pg 116.
Fra'al
Located near the Gothic Sector. Battlefleet Gothic features a Fra'al raider wequiped with 'ether cannons'. Battlefleet Gothic rulebook.
Q'orl
Highly advanced insectoids.
XenologyUmbra
Xenology Thryrrus
Xenology. Located in the Segmentum Pacificus.
Scythians
Index Astartes: Crimson Fists. Slew Chapter Master Alexis Polux but were in turn crushed by the Crimson Fists.
Galthites
Inquistitor rulebook pg 80
Unknown 'tentacled beasts'
Encountered by General Sejanus. Able to defend themselves against extermination but otherwise passive. 3rd ed. rulebook pg 101
Unknown four-legged race
A xenos race working with the humans of the Diasporex. Eventually wiped out by the Iron Hands and Emperor's Children.
FulgrimOverlords of Barbarus
Xenos that live in an environment extremely toxic to humans. Exterminated by Mortarian and the Death Guard. Index Astartes: Death Guard.
Cythor Fiends
Codex: Black Templars p. 44
Megarachnids
Horus Rising (Dan Abnett). Eventually destroyed by the Imperium during the Great Crusade.
Xenarchs
Inquistor rulebook pg 74.
Xenology.Galg
Kill Team, p. 194. Part of the Tau Empire.
Viskeons
Krashrak the Stalker's race.Leliths
Codex: Dark Angels 4th ed., pg 74.
Psychneuein
Codex: Eldar 4th ed., p. 13.
Paramours of the Morpheus Rift
GW site.Gykon
Horus Rising (Dan Abnett), p. 199.
Tushepta
Horus Rising (Dan Abnett), p. 199.
Keylekid
Horus Rising (Dan Abnett), p. 199.
Nekulli
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306
Unnamed methane breathers
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306
Ff'eng
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306
Unnamed molluscs
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306
Unnamed blue-skinned humanoids
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306
Monthropods
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306
Forparsi
Ravenor (Dan Abnett), p. 306