Description
Codex: Astra Militarum contains a wealth of background and rules -- the definitive book for Astra Militarum collectors. Within this 144-page hardback, you'll find:
Background
- Hammer of the Emperor: the origins of the Astra Militarum -- dating back to the Great Crusade -- with details of their structure and organisation, the methods of recruiting (some more humanitarian than others...), their training and deployment;
- A Galaxy of War: an annotated map of the current state of the galaxy, with key war zones where the Astra Militarum battle;
- Detailed background and colour schemes of the Astra Militarum regiments of Cadia, Catachan, Armageddon, Vostroya, Vahalla and Tallarn;
- Regiments of Distinction
- Heroes Beyond Number: a history of the major battles fought by the Astra Militarum;
- Background and details on each character, vehicle and unit available to an Astra Militarum army;
- A showcase of painted Citadel miniatures
Rules
Everything you need to get an Astra Militarum army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:
- 56 datasheets containing rules for every Astra Militarum unit and vehicle;
- Army abilities reflecting the Astra Militarum's methods of war, including Astra Militarum Orders and Regimental Orders;
- Armoury of the Imperium: wargear both ranged and close-combat used by the Astra Militarum;
- Points values for all miniatures, weapons and wargear for use in Matched Play games;
- Bulwark of Humanity: rules for Battle-forged armies:
- Regimental Doctrines
- 6 unique Warlord Traits,
- 25 Stratagems
- the Heirlooms of Conquest
- The Psykana psychic discipline, available to any Astra Militarum model with the Psyker keyword,
- 6 Warlord Traits for use by any Warlord
- 6 unique Tactical Objectives.
Features
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