Space Marines are genetically augmented warriors, created as Humanity’s ultimate shock troops. Formally known as the Adeptus Astartes, the Space Marines have defended the Imperium for over ten thousand years. They go to war armed and armoured with the best wargear the Imperium can provide, complementing their enhanced strength, agility, and resilience. They are steeled in mind, body and soul to endure ceaseless war, facing the most monstrous threats throughout the galaxy and knowing no fear.
These steadfast warrior knights each belong to a Chapter – a close-knit brotherhood that dispatches strike forces of Space Marines across the galaxy. Supported by transport vehicles, battle tanks, combat walkers, attack craft, and powerful artillery, they execute lightning assaults of blistering speed and power. The Space Marines are the Emperor’s fury made manifest, and all his enemies fear them as the Angels of Death.
Codex: Space Marines is an essential guide for anyone who collects the Adeptus Astartes and wants to claim glory in tabletop battles. In this book you'll find all the rules you need to play a Space Marines army in games of Warhammer 40,000 – including narrative Crusade campaigns and Combat Patrol skirmishes – as well as pages of background material and artwork detailing how Space Marines are made, wage war, mark their ranks and decorate their armour, and the dizzying variety of different Chapters.
Inside this 216-page hardback book, you'll find: – Extensive background information regarding the Imperium's Space Marines, ranging from their genetic enhancements to the deeds of famous Chapters – Exhilarating artwork depicting the Adeptus Astartes in epic battles against innumerable enemies – 93 datasheets detailing the profiles, wargear, and unique abilities of every Space Marines unit, from newly-recruited Scouts to mighty Dreadnoughts – Seven themed Detachments, such as the Anvil Siege Force and Vanguard Spearhead, each with their own set of special rules – Crusade rules that will see your heroes fulfil mighty oaths as they defeat Humanity’s enemies, earning glory and honour – Self-contained Combat Patrol rules and a painting guide, allowing you to play fast-paced games with Strike Force Octavius – An 'Eavy Metal showcase of superbly-painted Citadel miniatures to inspire you, featuring a variety of Space Marines Chapters
This book also contains a one-use code to unlock Codex: Space Marines content in Warhammer 40,000: The App.
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