• An essential tome for the Imperium's elite Space Marine Chapters
• Includes Crusade and Combat Patrol rules, a massive 93 datasheets, seven themed Detachments, and loads more
• 216 pages of extensive rules, inspiring artwork, and Adeptus Astartes lore

Space Marines are genetically enhanced soldiers, designed to be Humanity’s elite shock troops. Known officially as the Adeptus Astartes, they have protected the Imperium for more than ten millennia. Equipped with the finest weapons and armor the Imperium offers, their superior strength, agility, and durability make them formidable in battle. Trained in mind, body, and spirit, they withstand endless warfare, confronting the galaxy’s deadliest dangers without fear.

Each dedicated warrior knight is part of a Chapter—a tight-knit brotherhood that sends strike teams of Space Marines throughout the galaxy. Backed by transport vehicles, battle tanks, combat walkers, attack craft, and heavy artillery, they carry out rapid and powerful assaults. The Space Marines embody the Emperor’s wrath, and their foes dread them as the Angels of Death.

Codex: Space Marines is a must-have resource for collectors of the Adeptus Astartes aiming to achieve victory in tabletop battles. This book provides all the rules necessary to field a Space Marines army in Warhammer 40,000, covering narrative Crusade campaigns and Combat Patrol skirmishes. It also features rich background information and artwork that explore how Space Marines are created, conduct warfare, display their ranks, decorate their armor, and the wide range of unique 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.