who will protect the Emperor at any cost. With bodies and minds honed through ancient secrets of gene-alchemy and wielding individually crafted weapons of incredible potency, even a small band of these terrifying exemplars can carve a bloody path through hordes of foes. They fight side by side upon the battlefield with the cold-eyed witch seekers of the Sisters of Silence. Theirs is an eternal war, for the threats to the Master of Mankind are manifold and spread across the stars, but they wage it with breathtaking skill and ferocity, for to falter is to doom all of Humanity.Codex: Adeptus Custodes is your essential guide to using the Adeptus Custodes and Sisters of Silence in your games of Warhammer 40,000, as well as collecting, building, and painting them. You'll find everything you need to use them in narrative Crusade games and games of Combat Patrol. The book is loaded with artwork, stunning examples of painted miniatures, and immersive background material to inspire you.Inside this 112-page hardback book, you'll find:– Background material exploring the role of the Adeptus Custodes and Sisters of Silence, their sub-factions, and how they're recruited and trained– Majestic artwork and photography showcasing the awe-inspiring beauty of the Adeptus Custodes, each a work of art in its own right– 18 datasheets with the profiles, weapons, and potent abilities of every Adeptus Custodes and Sisters of Silence unit– Four themed Detachments, like the Auric Champions and Null Maiden Vigil, each with their rules and specialisations– Crusade rules for sending your force on vital missions all across the galaxy, in the name of the Emperor– Combat Patrol rules and painting guide for Tristraen’s Gilded Blades– An 'Eavy Metal showcase of superbly-painted Citadel miniatures to inspire you, featuring plenty of gleaming gold armour and deep, rich reds, along with variant colour schemes
