Codex: Space Marines is the essential Warhammer 40,000 supplement for commanders of the Adeptus Astartes, providing the background, collecting guidance, inspiration, and comprehensive rules needed to bring Humanity's legendary Angels of Death to the tabletop. This substantial 232-page softcover book covers the mighty Space Marines in extensive detail, making it an indispensable resource whether you're starting your first army or commanding an established collection.

The Space Marines are Humanity's greatest and most terrifying champions. Though relatively few in number compared with the countless enemies besieging the Imperium, each Space Marine is a post-human warrior transformed through arcane genetic science, brutal training, and unwavering indoctrination. Clad in advanced power armour and armed with some of the finest weapons available to the Imperium, a single Space Marine possesses the battlefield presence of many ordinary soldiers.

From sudden orbital assaults and devastating armoured offensives to brutal close-quarters engagements, the Adeptus Astartes are capable of conducting war in almost any environment. They descend from burning skies, advance beneath the thunder of bolt weapons, and tear into their enemies with roaring chainswords and other deadly weapons of the Imperium. Where the Space Marines strike, they seek to overwhelm the enemy with speed, discipline, firepower, and overwhelming force.

Codex: Space Marines explores these legendary warriors through a comprehensive lore section filled with background material, historical information, evocative artwork, unit descriptions, and photography of impressive Space Marine armies. It provides an extensive introduction to the Angels of Death and the traditions, organisation, and warriors that have made them one of the defining military forces of the Imperium.

The book also includes a dedicated collecting section aimed at helping hobbyists develop a thematic Space Marine army. Advice on growing your collection and working towards different detachments is accompanied by painting guidance and suggestions for creating a battlefield that complements the theme of your army. Whether you're assembling a newly founded strike force or adding to a long-established Chapter collection, there is plenty of inspiration for planning your next project.

For tabletop commanders, the rules section provides the material required to field Space Marines in games of Warhammer 40,000. It includes the faction's army special rules, a substantial selection of 15 detachments, and an impressive 85 datasheets. This extensive range gives Space Marine players considerable scope when assembling forces and choosing how their army will fight.

The variety of available units is one of the defining characteristics of a Space Marine collection. Infantry, elite warriors, heavily armoured veterans, mobile strike units, commanders, Dreadnoughts, and powerful vehicles can all contribute to an Adeptus Astartes force, allowing commanders to build armies suited to different themes and approaches to warfare.

The book's presentation extends to its foldout front and back covers, which feature impressive photography along with a progress report concerning the restoration of the Ultramarines' fortress monastery. These additional features provide further flavour and visual inspiration beyond the main body of the Codex.

Despite its extensive 232-page contents, Codex: Space Marines is presented in a convenient 185mm x 250mm softcover format with a removable slipcase, making it practical to carry alongside your miniatures and gaming accessories.

Inside the back cover is a unique code that unlocks the Space Marines faction in Warhammer 40,000: The App. This provides digital access to the faction as well as ongoing access to additional free Space Marines content released over time.

Whether you're assembling your first Adeptus Astartes strike force, expanding an established Chapter, looking for inspiration for your next painting project, or preparing Humanity's finest warriors for their next campaign, Codex: Space Marines is the definitive companion for collecting and playing Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000.

Features:

• Essential Codex for collecting and playing Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000.
• Substantial 232-page softcover book.
• Extensive background material exploring the legendary Angels of Death.
• Includes historical information, evocative artwork, unit descriptions, and inspiring army photography.
• Dedicated collecting section with guidance for developing a thematic Space Marine army.
• Includes painting guides and advice for creating themed battlefields.
• Contains the Space Marines army special rules.
• Includes rules for 15 detachments.
• Features an extensive collection of 85 datasheets.
• Foldout front and back covers featuring impressive photography.
• Includes a progress report on the restoration of the Ultramarines' fortress monastery.
• Presented in an easy-to-carry 185mm x 250mm format.
• Includes a removable slipcase.
• Contains a unique code for unlocking the Space Marines faction in Warhammer 40,000: The App.

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