Key Features Your guide to leading the forces of the Imperium in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy 176 pages of rules for Custodes, Sisters of Silence, Assassins, and Solar Auxilia Includes lore and heraldry guides, as well as gorgeous photography of miniatures Outside the loyalist Space Marine Legions and the Cult Mechanicum, the Emperor wields forces which are loyal only to him. The Legio Custodes guard the Emperor's person, while the Sisters of Silence stand watch over the Black Ships. The Solar Auxilia are the elite spearhead of the Imperial Army, exemplars of mortal soldiery, while the Divisio Assassinorum is the Emperor's culling blade, aimed at the neck of any foolish enough to imperil his grand dream of Unity. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to represent the varied Imperial forces that fight against and alongside the transhuman Space Marine Legions in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. It contains all the rules you need to field the strictly-Loyalist Agents of the Emperor, from shining Custodes to shadowy Assassins, as well as the numberless ranks of the Solar Auxilia – who can keep faith with the Emperor or rally to the Warmaster. Inside this 176-page hardback book, you'll find: – Rules and unit profiles covering every unit, weapon, and piece of wargear available to the Legio Custodes, Sisters of Silence, Divisio Assassinorum, and Solar Auxilia in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy– Warlord Traits for Legio Custodes, Sisters of Silence, a unique Reaction for agents of the Divisio Assassinorum, and rules for the Tercio and Cohort Doctrines of the Solar Auxilia, to let you bring the forces of the Emperor to the tabletop– Profiles for seven different Divisio Assassinorum Clade Operatives and Constantin Valdor, the Shield of the Emperor– A visual showcase for a variety of Imperial armies, containing heraldry markings, iconography, colour schemes for infantry and vehicles, and a small gallery of stunning photography In order to use the contents of this book, you will require a copy of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook.

Key Features 24 helpful cards to run your Warhammer: The Horus Heresy games smoothly Includes Core and Advanced Reactions, Warlord Traits, and Psychic Powers Lay Reaction cards down during your game to help keep track of the effects The battles of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy are rife with swift Reactions, mighty Warlords, and forbidden Psychic Powers. This handy deck of reference cards makes it easy to keep track of new rules and mechanics, so you can focus on your strategy. These cards will ensure you can take full advantage of the new Reaction system – they work as both a reminder to use them, and a rules reference for you and your opponent. This deck contains 24 cards, including:– 6x Core Reaction cards– 2x Advanced Reaction cards– 3x Core Warlord Traits cards– 7x Psychic Weapons cards– 6x Psychic Powers cards

Key Features Your guide to commanding the forces of the Cult Mechanicum in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy 152 pages of rules for units and wargear available to the Mechanicum, plus rules for Titans and Knights Includes lore and heraldry guides for a variety of Mechanicum forces The mysterious Cult Mechanicum of the 31st Millennium march to war armed with esoteric and arcane science, hosts of battle-automata and cybernetic soldiers guided by the cold iron logic of their Tech-Priest overlords. The Lords of Mars command the technology that shaped the Imperium and, as the Horus Heresy consumes the galaxy, wield their arsenal for both Loyalist and Traitor causes. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to command Mechanicum armies in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. It contains all of the rules you need to field the various deadly and esoteric machines and troops of the Taghmata Omnissiah, whether they are loyal to the Emperor or the Warmaster. This book also includes full details of the war engines and tactics of the Titan Maniples and the Questoris Households, as well as the rules needed to represent them on the battlefield. Inside this 152-page hardback book, you'll find: – Rules and unit profiles covering every unit, weapon, and piece of wargear available to the Taghmata Mechanicum, Titan Maniples, and Knight Houses in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy– Warlord Traits, a unique Reaction, Cybertheurgy, and Orders of High Techno-arcana for bringing the esoteric abilities of the Mechanicum to the tabletop– Rules for fielding two Divisio Tactica: the Titan Legions and the Questoris Households– Profiles for three unique characters – Calleb Decima Invictus for Loyalists, and Archmagos Draykavac and Archmagos Anacharis Scoria for Traitors– A visual showcase for a variety of Mechanicum forces, containing heraldry markings, iconography, colour schemes for infantry and vehicles, and a small gallery of stunning photography In order to use the contents of this book, you will require a copy of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook.

Key Features The definitive guide for playing games set in the Age of Darkness Everything you need to know to collect, paint, and play through the epic war that changed the course of galactic history Supports narrative, competitive, and open play, with games for every type of hobbyist The Imperium stretches across countless worlds, a newborn empire on the brink of ultimate victory. Yet at the peak of this golden age of conquest, the galaxy has been plunged into an Age of Darkness. Horus Lupercal, Warmaster of the Emperor's armies, has turned against his gene-father – and the eighteen Space Marine Legions, once united in a Great Crusade to consolidate all humanity beneath the Emperor’s banner, are riven by betrayal. This is the Horus Heresy – the bloodiest conflict humanity has ever known, civil war on a galactic scale, in which superhuman soldiers clad in advanced armour turn devastating weapons upon those they called brothers. Where do your loyalties lie? Warhammer: The Horus Heresy is a miniatures wargame that pits mighty armies against each other in apocalyptic tabletop battles. Choose your favoured Loyalist or Traitor faction, from the knightly Dark Angels to the duplicitous Alpha Legion, build your own army from a range of spectacular Citadel and Forge World miniatures, and clash with fellow players in wargames of staggering tactical depth. The BookThis 336-page hardback book is a treasure trove of lore, illustrations, and background information for the far-future setting of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, with comprehensive guides to help you build and paint your collection of models. It also includes the core rules for reenacting the ferocious conflicts of the Age of Darkness with your own armies, and an explanation of different modes of play to suit any hobbyist. AGE OF DARKNESSThe book opens with a full exploration of the galaxy in which the wars of the Horus Heresy are fought – from its dark past to its shining peak – and the technologies, factions, armies, and ideals that came to dominate it. – The Age of the Emperor: An overview of humanity's fall and the Imperium's rise. You’ll learn about the Age of Strife from which the Emperor arose, the Great Crusade he began to unite the galaxy under his banner, and some of the most important groups he founded or aligned himself with to support this epic undertaking. – The Imperium of Mankind: A closer look at the structure of the Imperium at the advent of the Horus Heresy. You’ll learn about some of the most important events, people, and groups that dominated humanity's destiny. This section also explains the significance of the Warp, psykers, and the Imperial Truth – the strict, rationalist philosophy the Emperor imposed on his conquests. – The Legiones Astartes: The Space Marines are far more than just an army. They’re genetically modified, equipped with the finest wargear, and psycho-indoctrinated in a rigorous and brutal process that creates ideal weapons of war. This massive, in-depth section explains just what goes into creating a Space Marine, illustrates the various types of weapons and power armour employed by the Legions, and provides a dedicated look at each of the 18 Space Marine Legions, including information on their distinctive history, tactics, organisation, and the mighty Primarchs that lead them – as well as a visual guide to their heraldry and colour schemes. – Additional Factions: Despite being primarily a war between the Legiones Astartes, many other armies are involved in the Horus Heresy, including the Talons of the Emperor, the Solar Auxilia, and Mechanicum. This section explains the roles these groups played in the Imperium – and its downfall – including their histories, favoured tactics, and military structures. – An Age of Darkness: At the dawn of the 31st Millennium, the Emperor's favoured son plunged the galaxy into darkness. This section delves into the opening acts of the Horus Heresy, setting the stage for the most devastating war in human history. It includes a summary of the brutal events of the Isstvan Drop Site Massacre, the advances made by the Traitor war machine, and the emergence of the cosmic Ruinstorm, from which daemonic entities spill into reality. – Pivotal Events of the Horus Heresy: An in-depth timeline of major conflicts and engagements within the Horus Heresy itself, leading up to the final Siege of Terra. This section offers crucial insight into where the Legions are, who they're fighting, and what terrible grudges are being formed at various stages of the war. PLAYING THE GAMEYou'll then learn how to play Warhammer: the Horus Heresy on the tabletop, with all the core rules you'll need to make full use of its supplements. – Core Rules: You’ll learn about the general principles of the game, its turns and phases, how to command your units, measure distances, shoot at enemies, and charge into melee. You’ll also learn about Reactions, which allow each player to respond to unfolding events even when it's not their turn. – Unit Types: The Age of Darkness is dominated by mighty heroes and terrifying war machines. This section explains how to use distinct unit types, such as Characters, Vehicles, and Automata, as well as the unnatural Psychic Powers that can be wielded in battle. – Terrain: The galaxy is littered with exotic and dangerous battlefields. This section provides rules for using different kinds of terrain on your tabletop, including Barricades, Jungles, and Ruins, as well as how to claim Fortifications and use a variety of Buildings. – Special Rules: The battles of the Horus Heresy encompass a huge variety of soldiers and equipment, each with their own unique qualities. This section offers a centralised roster of all the universal special rules that govern different units and weapons, from cunning Scouts to explosive Blast weapons. GAMING IN THE AGE OF DARKNESSThis final section provides an overview of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy hobby, whether setting up games or building an army of your own. – Showcase: The book includes a photographic showcase of seven stunning Legiones Astartes armies from different hobbyists, including commentary on how they chose to collect, build, and paint that faction. It also offers four battlefield showcases, demonstrating the cinematic ways you can recreate the settings of the Age of Darkness. – Modes of Play: Different hobbyists enjoy different kinds of gameplay. This section breaks down the various ways to play your games, including the broad categories of Narrative Play, Matched Play, and Open Play, as well as Campaigns and even team games. – Preparing for Battle: This section explains how to start (and finish) a game, including Force Organisation Charts for assembling your army list, a guide to setting up your table and deploying your armies, a variety of victory conditions, and six missions and six deployment maps to combine for standard games. – Reference & Index: The book closes out with a reference section, with quick-and-simple rules summaries to help your games run smoothly, and a lengthy index to make looking up specific rules much easier.

Key Features Bring the Horus Heresy to life as you command your Legiones Astartes in battle Includes a 336-page rule book packed with lore and rules for this updated edition 54 miniatures including two Praetors, 40 MKVI Tactical Marines, a Spartan Assault Tank, a Dreadnought, and more An Age of Darkness has descended upon the galaxy. Horus Lupercal, Warmaster of the Emperor's armies, has turned against his gene-father and sent the Imperium spiralling into bloody civil war. Of the eighteen great Space Marine Legions, finest of all humanity's soldiers, fully half have sided with the traitorous Warmaster, while the remainder stand staunchly loyal to the Emperor. It is a war of brother against brother, Space Marine against Space Marine, which has seen the might of the Imperium's vast armies turned upon itself in a cataclysm of fire and blood. In Warhammer: The Horus Heresy you will pit mighty armies of superhuman warriors against each other in apocalyptic tabletop battles. Choose your favoured Legion, from the knightly Dark Angels to the duplicitous Alpha Legion, build your own army from a range of spectacular Citadel and Forge World miniatures, and clash with fellow players in wargames of staggering tactical depth. The tale of the Horus Heresy is the bedrock of Warhammer 40,000's rich history, and this boxed game is the perfect first step to joining the epic conflicts that reshaped the galaxy. The titanic Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness boxed set contains a treasure trove of content, from a massive rulebook detailing the setting and stories of the Horus Heresy, as well as gorgeous photography and art, and all the core rules you need to play the game. The box also contains 54 Citadel miniatures – including a massive Spartan Assault Tank and a host of MKVI 'Corvus Armour' Tactical Marines – allowing you to build two opposing forces for out-of-the-box play, or construct a huge Legion force all your own. Alongside all of this, you'll get all the game accessories and rules reference materials you need to immerse yourself in the worlds of the Age of Darkness. This boxed set contains: 54 plastic miniatures, each supplied with the appropriate Citadel bases:– Praetor with Power Axe– Praetor with Power Sword– 10 Cataphractii Terminators– 40 MKVI Legion Tactical Marines– Contemptor Dreadnought– Spartan Assault Tank A 336-page hardback Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook, including:– Extensive background on the Emperor, the Great Crusade, the Imperium, the 18 Legiones Astartes, and the galaxy-spanning conflict that became known as the Horus Heresy– Core rules for playing Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, including general principles, shooting and fighting, unit types, special rules, and more– Rules for the five modes of play: Narrative Play, Campaign Play, Open Play, Team Play, and Matched Play– A miniatures showcase containing eight armies created by members of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy Studio and beyond All of the accessories you need to play:– Two 4-page Warhammer: The Horus Heresy Reference Sheets– 20 six-sided dice and one Scatter dice– Three weapon templates in translucent orange plastic– Two red plastic measuring sticks– One Warhammer: The Horus Heresy transfer sheet, with more than 300 transfers to customise your miniatures with the iconography of the Imperial Fists and Sons of Horus– A 36-page construction guide which also features an introductory army list These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.

Key Features Your guide to commanding the forces of the Traitor Space Marine Legions in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy 352 pages of rules for units and wargear available to Traitors, plus Legion-specific Rites of War, Primarchs, and more Includes heraldry guides and model galleries for every Traitor Legion The Space Marine Legions of the 31st Millenium field a diverse and formidable range of genetically-enhanced warriors and advanced war machines, superior to any other military force in the galaxy. As an Age of Darkness falls across the stars and the fires of rebellion rage out of control, the armies that were used to forge the Imperium turn upon each other in an apocalyptic civil war – the Horus Heresy. Of the eighteen Space Marine Legions, fully half have betrayed their oaths. Defiant servants of the Warmaster, these Space Marines gather strength to overthrow the Emperor and claim the Throneworld of Terra. In the turmoil of the Horus Heresy, the Traitor armies unleash powers and ambitions beyond mortal reckoning, waging bitter war against their former brothers – those that still cling to their oaths and stand by the Emperor. By the determination and fury of these rebellious warriors will the fate of the Imperium, and that of humanity itself, be decided. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to command a Traitor Legiones Astartes force in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. It contains all of the rules you need to field every unit and formation available to Traitor forces, from core units and weapons shared by every Space Marine Legion to specialist rules for each of the Traitor Legions – including Rites of War, unique wargear, signature units, and their legendary Primarchs. Inside this 352-page hardback book, you'll find: – Rules and unit profiles covering every unit, weapon, and piece of wargear available to the Traitor Legiones Astartes in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy– Legion-specific special rules, Warlord Traits, Reactions, Rites of War, wargear, unit profiles, and unique characters for each of the Traitor Legions: the Emperor's Children, Iron Warriors, Night Lords, World Eaters, Death Guard, Thousand Sons, Sons of Horus, Word Bearers, and Alpha Legion– Profiles for each of the Traitor Primarchs: Fulgrim, Perturabo, Konrad Curze, Angron, Mortarion, Magnus the Red, Horus the Warmaster, Lorgar Aurelian, and Alpharius– A visual showcase for each Traitor Legion, containing heraldry markings, colour schemes for infantry and vehicles, and a small gallery of stunning miniatures photography In order to use the contents of this book, you will require a copy of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook.

Key Features Your guide to commanding the forces of the Loyalist Space Marine Legions in games of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy 344 pages of rules for units and wargear available to Loyalists, plus Legion-specific Rites of War, Primarchs, and more Includes lore, heraldry guides, and model galleries for every Loyalist Legion The Space Marine Legions of the 31st Millenium field a diverse and formidable range of genetically-enhanced warriors and advanced war machines, superior to any other military force in the galaxy. As an Age of Darkness falls across the stars and the fires of rebellion rage out of control, the armies that were used to forge the Imperium turn upon each other in an apocalyptic civil war – the Horus Heresy. Of the eighteen Space Marine Legions, only half remain loyal to their oaths. Heroes without equal, these Space Marines rally to defend the Emperor and all he has strived to build. In the turmoil of the Horus Heresy, the Loyalist armies stand firm against a tide of corruption and betrayal, waging bitter war against their former brothers – those that have forsworn their oaths and turned upon the Imperium. By the courage and might of these steadfast warriors will the fate of the Imperium, and that of humanity itself, be decided. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to command a Loyalist Legiones Astartes force in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy. It contains all of the rules you need to field every unit and formation available to Loyalist forces, from core units and weapons shared by every Space Marine Legion to specialist rules for each of the Loyalist Legions – including Rites of War, unique wargear, signature units, and their legendary Primarchs. Inside this 344-page hardback book, you'll find: – Rules and unit profiles covering every unit, weapon, and piece of wargear available to the Loyalist Legiones Astartes in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy– Legion-specific special rules, Warlord Traits, Reactions, Rites of War, wargear, unit profiles, and unique characters for each of the Loyalist Legions: the Dark Angels, White Scars, Space Wolves, Imperial Fists, Blood Angels, Iron Hands, Ultramarines, Salamanders, and Raven Guard– Profiles for each of the Loyalist Primarchs: Lion El’Johnson, Jaghatai Khan, Leman Russ, Rogal Dorn, Sanguinius, Ferrus Manus, Roboute Guilliman, Vulkan, and Corvus Corax– A visual showcase for each Loyalist Legion, containing heraldry markings, colour schemes for infantry and vehicles, and a small gallery of stunning miniatures photography In order to use the contents of this book, you will require a copy of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook.