Codex: Dark Angels contains a wealth of background and rules – the definitive book for Dark Angels collectors. Within this 144-page hardback, you’ll find: a dark obsession…- The First Legion: the origins of the Dark Angels – one of the most famously secretive Chapters – their homeworld, and the dark stain on their history that motivates their crusade of vengeance;- A guide to the Dark Angels’ Chapter organisation, with an explanation of their constant, obsessive hunt for the Fallen, along with their heraldries and Chapter markings;- An overview of the Ravenwing and the Deathwing, specialist companies unique to the Dark Angels;- Detailed colour schemes and heraldries of 8 successor Chapters: Angels of Redemption, Angels of Absolution, Angels of Vengeance, Blades of Vengeance, Consecrators, Disciples of Caliban, Angels of Defiance, and Guardians of the Covenant;- In the Name of Absolution: a timeline of significant events and battles in the history of the Dark Angels;- Background and details on each character and unit available to a Dark Angels army;- A showcase of beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, with example armies featuring everything from individual images of models to battle scenes on terrain.RulesEverything you need to get a Dark Angels army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:- 76 datasheets containing rules for every Dark Angels unit and miniature;- Army abilities reflecting the Dark Angels’ methods of war on the tabletop;- Armoury of the Rock: wargear both ranged and close-combat for use by Dark Angels armies;- Points values for all miniatures, weapons and wargear for use in Matched Play games;- Angels of Death: rules for Battle-forged armies, including:- 6 unique Warlord Traits available for any Dark Angels commander;- 26 unique Stratagems;- Relics of Caliban: a selection of 6 rare weapons and artefacts unique to Dark Angels armies;- Interromancy Discipline: 6 psychic powers available to any Dark Angels model with the Psyker keyword;- 6 unique Tactical Objectives.
