The Astra Militarum is the first, and often last, line of defence for Humanity. It's the largest coordinated fighting force in the galaxy, with ranks of trained and equipped soldiers tithed from countless planets and united by their faith in the God-Emperor. With grit and determination, Astra Militarum soldiers obliterate their enemies with a combination of concentrated lasgun fire, massed artillery, and mighty battle tanks.Codex: Astra Militarum is the essential guidebook for collecting, painting, and playing games with Humanity's ubiquitous soldiers. You'll gain critical background knowledge, get inspired with stirring photography and art of epic battles, and learn everything you need to deploy them on the tabletop. Rules for Combat Patrol games, Crusade campaigns, and matched play games of Warhammer 40,000 are included.Inside this 168-page hardback book, you'll find:– Vital background material for a variety of regiments, as well as their colours and history– Artwork and photography that captures the scale of Astra Militarum armies, motivating and inspiring your collection– Full rules for using the Astra Militarum in games of Warhammer 40,000, with five Detachments, and 64 datasheets to cover each available unit– A full set of rules for working out your own Tour of Duty narrative campaign, as well as playing fast-paced Combat Patrol skirmishesThis book also contains a one-use code to unlock Codex: Astra Militarum content in Warhammer 40,000: The App.
