Space Marines are genetically enhanced warriors created as humanity’s ultimate strike force. Officially known as the Adeptus Astartes, the Space Marines have been defending the Imperium for over ten thousand years. They go to war with the finest wargear the Imperium has to offer, complementing their enhanced strength, agility and resilience. Steeled in mind, body and soul to endure ceaseless war, they face the most monstrous threats in the galaxy and know no fear.

These steadfast warrior knights each belong to an Order – a tight-knit brotherhood that deploys Space Marines forces across the galaxy. Supported by transport vehicles, battle tanks, combat robots, assault vehicles and powerful artillery, they launch lightning-fast attacks with breathtaking speed and power. The Space Marines are the Emperor’s fury made manifest, and all his enemies fear them as angels of death.

The Codex: Space Marines is an essential guide for anyone who wants to collect Adeptus Astartes and achieve glory in Tabletop battles. In this book you’ll find all the rules you need to play a Space Marine army in Warhammer 40,000 games – including narrative crusade campaigns and Combat Patrol: skirmishes – as well as pages of background material and illustrations detailing how Space Marines are made, wage war, mark their ranks and decorate their armor, and the dizzying variety of the different Orders.

In this 216-page hardcover book you will find:

– Extensive background information on the Space Marines of the Empire, from their genetic enhancements to the deeds of famous orders

– Exciting illustrations showing the Adeptus Astartes in epic battles against countless enemies

– 93 datasheets detailing the profiles, equipment and unique abilities of each Space Marines unit, from newly recruited Scouts to powerful Dreadnoughts

– Seven themed detachments, such as the Anvil Siege Force and the Vanguard Spearhead: each with its own special rules

– Crusade rules for your heroes to fulfill powerful oaths while defeating the enemies of mankind and gaining glory and honor

– Stand-alone rules for combat patrols and a painting guide to help you play fast-paced games with the Strike Force Octavius

– An “Eavy Metal” presentation with superbly painted Citadel miniatures to inspire you, featuring a variety of Space Marines orders

This book also contains a single-use code that you can use to unlock content from the Codex: Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000: The App.