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Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition
Codex: Space Marines
The Space Marines are numbered amongst the most elite warriors in the Imperium. Created by the Emperor himself from the genetic material of the demigod Primarchs, they are the ultimate soldiers for a cruel and terrible age. Inside this 208-page hardback codex, you'll find everything you need to unleash the Space Marines in battle, plus thrilling lore and art to inspire your own collection.
Inside this book, you'll find:
- The history of the Space Marines, with a look at how these genetically engineered warriors annihilate the enemies of the Emperor with terrible force
- A Space Marines bestiary with background details for every unit and Character featured
- A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures
- Rules for Space Marines units that are available to every every First Founding Chapter, their Successors – including more diverse Chapters such as the Space Wolves, Blood Angels, Dark Angels – and the Deathwatch
- Rules for creating your own Successor Chapter Tactics
- Rules for upgrading your Characters to members of the Chapter Command – Chapter Ancient, Chapter Champion, Chief Apothecary, Master of Sanctity, Master of the Forge, Chief Librarian, and Chapter Master
- Stratagems, Warlord Traits, Litanies of Battle, Psychic Disciplines, Chapter Relics, and optional Secondary Objectives that define the ways that the Space Marines wage war
- Bespoke Crusade rules providing new Agendas, Requisitions, Battle Traits, Honorifics, and Crusade Relics that are unique to the Space Marines
- And more!
You will need a copy of the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book to use the rules included in this codex.
Inside this book, you'll find:
- The history of the Space Marines, with a look at how these genetically engineered warriors annihilate the enemies of the Emperor with terrible force
- A Space Marines bestiary with background details for every unit and Character featured
- A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures
- Rules for Space Marines units that are available to every every First Founding Chapter, their Successors – including more diverse Chapters such as the Space Wolves, Blood Angels, Dark Angels – and the Deathwatch
- Rules for creating your own Successor Chapter Tactics
- Rules for upgrading your Characters to members of the Chapter Command – Chapter Ancient, Chapter Champion, Chief Apothecary, Master of Sanctity, Master of the Forge, Chief Librarian, and Chapter Master
- Stratagems, Warlord Traits, Litanies of Battle, Psychic Disciplines, Chapter Relics, and optional Secondary Objectives that define the ways that the Space Marines wage war
- Bespoke Crusade rules providing new Agendas, Requisitions, Battle Traits, Honorifics, and Crusade Relics that are unique to the Space Marines
- And more!
You will need a copy of the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book to use the rules included in this codex.
208 pages, Hardcover
Published October 10, 2020
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October 31, 2020
Jezeli chodzio o lore to niczego nowego się nie dowiemy jeżeli śledzimy uniwersum na bierząco jednak dla niewtajemniczonych mamy tu wszystko a nawet troche więcej! Pod jest napisany przejrzyście wygodnie. Oprawa wizualna jak dla mnie top. Troche mniej mnie przekonuje ta nowa futurystyczna otoczka ktora wchodzi na miejsce grimdarku ale no coż, chyba tak musiało być! Fajnym bajerem jest że do każdego poda dostajemy kod umożliwiający wgranie apki na której wszystkie zasady są w pigułce! HA! Future!
February 8, 2021
Dang! I spent 300 rmb on this book, and I have to say, it was worth every coin. The artwork and stories and photography are stunning, and you can look at them again and again and again and never get bored. They gave the perfect description of each marine chapter, and really gives a feel for what Warhammer 40K is. If you're debating getting the digital version, don't. You will be able to look at this book for years and years, whether searching for rules while playing, or reading up on lore. This is just a super inviting and friendly book to look at.
October 25, 2020
The usual lore, not much new - not a surprise considering how recent the last two editions were.
Lots of datasheets including all the new 9th edition marine datasheets, but no-named characters included.
Lots of datasheets including all the new 9th edition marine datasheets, but no-named characters included.
November 5, 2020
Im not commenting on the rules included, but merely on the merits of the book in quality and as a lore tome.
The graphic design and look of the book are top notch, as expected of Games Workshop. It contains a plethora of new artwork in the traditional grimdark style and not in the newer cleaner style a lot of fans don't care for. The layout is much cleaner than usual, and while I do miss the abundance of artwork in the margins, it does make for a nice easy to navigate book.
Most of the lore pertaining to specific Chapters is brief and familiar to those with existing lore knowledge. However, they are excellent briefs for people new to the lore.
Of particular note, this book does a better job than the 8th edition equivilants explaining how the Primaris Marines fit into the organizational system of the Chapters.
One thing that I was a bit disappointed about was how brief the descriptions of the process of making a Marine is and exactly how post human they are. For instance, there is no listing of the organs and their functions that go into making a Marine in this book.
I also didn't feel that the vignettes and short stories were up to the quality of earlier efforts.
Oh, and another wierd thing. The awesome grimdark quotes we expect in these book are present, except they run horizontally along the outside edge of the page, making you have to achwardly turn the book to read them. It was annoying enough that I just gave up.
Overall a really good book and a worthy addition to my collection, but just short of being excellent. In reality I would consider this a 4.5 star release.
The graphic design and look of the book are top notch, as expected of Games Workshop. It contains a plethora of new artwork in the traditional grimdark style and not in the newer cleaner style a lot of fans don't care for. The layout is much cleaner than usual, and while I do miss the abundance of artwork in the margins, it does make for a nice easy to navigate book.
Most of the lore pertaining to specific Chapters is brief and familiar to those with existing lore knowledge. However, they are excellent briefs for people new to the lore.
Of particular note, this book does a better job than the 8th edition equivilants explaining how the Primaris Marines fit into the organizational system of the Chapters.
One thing that I was a bit disappointed about was how brief the descriptions of the process of making a Marine is and exactly how post human they are. For instance, there is no listing of the organs and their functions that go into making a Marine in this book.
I also didn't feel that the vignettes and short stories were up to the quality of earlier efforts.
Oh, and another wierd thing. The awesome grimdark quotes we expect in these book are present, except they run horizontally along the outside edge of the page, making you have to achwardly turn the book to read them. It was annoying enough that I just gave up.
Overall a really good book and a worthy addition to my collection, but just short of being excellent. In reality I would consider this a 4.5 star release.
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