STEP 2 – GET THE BOOK

Once you've explored the heresies of the Chaos Space Marines and decided that they're the Warhammer 40,000 army for you, the next step is to get Codex: Chaos Space Marines.

Of course, to get the most from this codex, you'll need the main Warhammer 40,000 rules! You can get these rules in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook (shown right) or in the Battle for Macragge boxed set. Either way, the Warhammer 40,000 rules will help you understand the gaming information presented in Codex: Chaos Space Marines and put it all in the context of the greater universe of Warhammer 40,000.

Every codex is divided into four main sections, each of which deals with different aspects of the army. Codex: Chaos Space Marines contains:

Chaos Space Marines. The first section introduces the Traitor Legions and Renegade Chapters along with their Long War against the False Emperor and his corrupt Imperium. It covers the most pivotal times of the Chaos Space Marines, from their treachery during the Horus Heresy to the bloody Black Crusades of recent history.

Forces of Chaos & Summoned Daemons. Every unit type available to the Chaos Space Marines is examined here. Each entry includes a full description alongside complete rules and details of any unique abilities that unit type possesses.

Glory to Chaos. In the colour section, you will see photographs of the range of Citadel miniatures available for the Chaos Space Marines, gloriously painted by Games Workshop's 'Eavy Metal team. Colour schemes for many of the Renegade Chapters and example armies can all be found in this section.

Wargear & Chaos Space Marines Army List. The army list takes all of the warriors presented in the prior section and arranges them so you can choose an army for your games. Units are classed as either HQ, Elites, Troops, Fast Attack, or Heavy Support and can be taken in different quantities depending on the number of other units you have taken. Each unit also has a points value to help ensure you can pit your army against an opponent's in a fair match.

Once you've gotten your own copy of Codex: Chaos Space Marines, it's time to start building your army of miniatures.

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