The Horus Heresy chronicles the galaxy’s greatest civil war, as half of the Emperor’s Space Marine Legions turn traitor under Warmaster Horus. Loyalists and heretics clash across the stars, each Legion wielding unique doctrines, pride, and fury in a war that shatters the Imperium.
Warhammer: The Horus Heresy is a specialist wargame set 10,000 years before Warhammer 40,000, during the catastrophic civil war in which half the Space Marine Legions rebelled against the Emperor. It uses 28mm scale miniatures and a detailed ruleset focused on large-scale Legion warfare.
Yes — The Horus Heresy is a separate game system with its own rulebook, army lists, and models. Many units are unique to the Heresy era, though some kits overlap with 40k. The game focuses on larger battles between Space Marine Legions.
You can play as any of the 18 original Space Marine Legions, choosing whether to fight for the Imperium or for Horus and the Warmaster's forces. Each Legion has its own rules, special units, and unique Primarch model.
Horus Heresy suits players who are already familiar with Games Workshop products and want a deeper, more narrative-focused game. The Age of Darkness starter set is an excellent entry point with two full forces included.
Many Horus Heresy models can be used in 40k with some conversion or kitbashing. Legiones Astartes infantry in particular are compatible with Space Marine armies, though rules always need checking with your gaming group.
Yes — we stock the full Horus Heresy range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.
