The Adeptus Mechanicus fervently worships the Machine God of Mars, its robed priests overseeing the creation, maintenance, and preservation of Humanity's technological wonders through rituals and reverence for thousands of years. Tech-Priests, their leaders, have replaced their frail organic flesh with metallic augmentations, commanding armies to defend forge worlds and explore the galaxy for ancient archeotech.Within the ranks of the Machine Cult are obedient cybernetic soldiers, formidable warrior robots, and battle servitors armed with esoteric weapons capable of obliterating enemies with irradiated ammunition or scorching energy torrents. Those who oppose the Omnissiah's divine works face the ruthless mechanical war machine, devoid of mercy and regret.The Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus serves as an indispensable guide for collecting and playing with the Adeptus Mechanicus in Warhammer 40,000. It includes rules for Adeptus Mechanicus armies in various game formats, such as narrative Crusade campaigns and Combat Patrol skirmishes. The book provides a wealth of information on the faction's techno-dogma, unique bionics, forge worlds, and their role in the Imperium.Contained in this 120-page hardback book:- Background details on the Adeptus Mechanicus, tracing the origins of the Machine Cult to the specialties and traditions of forge worlds across the galaxy.- Striking artwork depicting the mechanical mystique, peculiar cyborg forms, and vast scale of the Adeptus Mechanicus.- 30 datasheets with profiles, wargear, and unique abilities for every Adeptus Mechanicus unit, including the ominous Sydonian Skatros and Belisarius Cawl.- Five themed Detachments like the Explorator Maniple and Cohort Cybernetica, each with distinct special rules.- Crusade rules for discovering lost archeotech and rebuilding ancient machine-relics to enhance your leaders.- Standalone Combat Patrol rules and a painting guide for fast-paced games with Purge Corps Deltic-9.- An 'Eavy Metal showcase of exquisitely painted Citadel miniatures from various forge worlds to inspire players.Additionally, the book contains a one-use code to unlock Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus content in Warhammer 40,000: The App.
