Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook (English)

The Imperium spans countless worlds, a newborn empire on the verge of ultimate victory. Yet, at the cusp 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 upon his genetic sire, and the eighteen Legions of Space Marines, once united in a Great Crusade to bring all Mankind under the Emperor’s banner, are torn asunder by betrayal. This is the Horus Heresy: the bloodiest conflict Mankind has ever known. A galactic civil war, where superhuman soldiers, clad in advanced power armour, unleash devastating weaponry upon those they once called brothers. Where does your allegiance lie?Warhammer: The Horus Heresy is a miniature wargame that pits mighty armies against one another in apocalyptic tabletop battles. Choose your favourite faction, whether Loyal or Traitor – from the chivalrous Dark Angels to the duplicitous Alpha Legion, or amongst the numerous ranks of the Solar Auxilia and the war engines of the Legio Titanicus. Build your army from a range of spectacular miniatures and face off against other players in wargames of astonishing tactical depth. This 352-page hardback book contains:– Lore and Background: Extensive information on the Age of Darkness, the Legiones Astartes, other factions, a timeline, inspiring artwork, and miniature photography.– Core Principles: The basic rules for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy.– Advanced Principles: Rules for tactical states, reactions, psychic abilities, vehicles, and battlefield terrain.– Battle Rules: A guide to the phases of the game.– Battles in the Age of Darkness: Instructions for constructing your army.– Core Mission Pack: Three core missions, three deployment maps, and a variety of secondary objectives for your games.– Age of Darkness Armouries: Special rules for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy and psychic powers for all six psychic disciplines.