Imperium of Man · Humanity Endures
Adeptus Mechanicus
The Machine Cult of Mars — cyborg legions marching to the binary hymns of the Omnissiah.
About Adeptus Mechanicus — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
The Adeptus Mechanicus is the machine cult of Mars — an empire within the Imperium, worshipping the Omnissiah through the sacred fusion of flesh and machine. Its tech-priests hoard the knowledge of a lost golden age; its skitarii legions are grown, augmented and shipped to war like any other product of the forge.
They do not fight for territory or glory but for data: every battlefield is a research opportunity, every xenos ruin a library to be strip-mined.
On the Tabletop
A synergy shooting army: individually modest units that become brutally efficient when doctrinas, leader buffs and battlefield roles line up. Skitarii screens, Ironstrider walkers and some of the strangest guns in the game reward players who enjoy sequencing their turn like a machine ritual.
Your bodies are fragile and your damage is layered, so mistakes compound — but so do good decisions. One of 40K's most rewarding armies to master, and its most gloriously weird to paint.
Adeptus Mechanicus — the tech-priests of Mars, masters of ancient technology and cybernetic war machines. Shop the full Adeptus Mechanicus range including Skitarii, Ironstrider Engines, and characters at Loaded Dice, Barry.
Your Crusade Begins
New to the Imperium?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
The Adeptus Mechanicus are the tech-priests of Mars who maintain the Imperium's technology and worship the Machine God. Their armies blend human soldiers with mechanical enhancements and walking war machines.
Yes — AdMech are a strong shooting faction with excellent range and firepower. Their unique Doctrinas and unit synergies reward tactical players who like planning their activations carefully.
The Combat Patrol: Adeptus Mechanicus is the best entry point. Skitarii Rangers and an Onager Dunecrawler form the backbone of most AdMech lists.
AdMech blend infantry, cavalry, and walking gun platforms in a way no other faction does. Their Doctrina Imperatives allow you to switch between offensive and defensive stances, giving you great tactical flexibility.
The default Mars scheme uses Leadbelcher, Mephiston Red, and Nuln Oil. We stock the full Citadel range and can advise on alternative Forge World colour schemes too.
Yes — we stock AdMech in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.