Age of Darkness Rulebook Hardback 31-03 Warhammer The Horus Heresy

Description

Key Features:

• Core rules for playing Warhammer: The Horus Heresy games
• Complete guide to collecting, painting, and playing through the galaxy’s greatest civil war
• Features epic photography and comprehensive Age of Darkness background material
• Includes battle rules and missions with dynamic Challenges, Reactions, Core Special Rules, and Psychic Disciplines

Enter the Galaxy’s Greatest Conflict

Experience the ultimate betrayal that shattered the Imperium at its moment of triumph. Warhammer: The Horus Heresy transports you to humanity’s darkest hour, where the galaxy’s greatest heroes become its most devastating enemies. This is civil war on an unimaginable scale – superhuman warriors in advanced power armor wielding devastating weapons against those they once called brothers. The question isn’t just who will win, but whether humanity will survive.

Command Legendary Forces in Epic Warfare

Choose your allegiance and lead armies that will determine the fate of the galaxy. Whether you stand with the Emperor’s loyal sons or embrace the Warmaster’s rebellion, every faction offers unique tactical opportunities and devastating capabilities. From the noble Dark Angels to the shadowy Alpha Legion, from the disciplined Solar Auxilia to the titanic war machines of the Legio Titanicus – your strategic choices will echo across ten thousand years of history.

Unparalleled Tactical Depth and Innovation

Master a revolutionary gaming system designed specifically for the epic scale of the Horus Heresy:

• Dynamic Reactions system for fluid, interactive gameplay
• Challenging Tactical Statuses that test your strategic thinking
• Comprehensive Psychic Disciplines across six schools of power
• Advanced Vehicle and Terrain rules for realistic battlefield environments
• Innovative mechanics that capture the brutal intensity of Space Marine warfare

Complete Foundation for Galactic War

This massive 352-page hardback tome provides everything needed to begin your journey into the Age of Darkness:

• Comprehensive Core Rules for immediate gameplay
• Three Core Missions with varied Deployment Maps for tactical variety
• Extensive Secondary Objectives system for mission complexity
• Complete army building guidelines for balanced, competitive forces
• Detailed Special Rules covering every aspect of Heresy-era warfare

Immersive Historical Experience

Dive deep into the rich lore and stunning visual presentation that brings this legendary conflict to life. Explore extensive background material covering the Age of Darkness, detailed faction information, and a comprehensive timeline of galactic betrayal. Every page features inspiring artwork and breathtaking miniatures photography that captures the epic scope and tragic beauty of this civil war.

Gateway to an Expanding Universe

This essential rulebook serves as your entry point into the ever-growing Warhammer: The Horus Heresy gaming system. Whether you’re a veteran strategist or new to tabletop warfare, these rules provide the solid foundation needed to command armies in conflicts that span star systems and reshape civilizations.

Build Your Legacy

Create spectacular armies from a vast range of detailed miniatures, each representing the pinnacle of military engineering and genetic enhancement. Experience battles of staggering tactical depth where every decision matters and every victory comes at a terrible cost.

Where will you stand when brother fights brother and the galaxy burns? Your choice will determine not just the outcome of battles, but the very future of humanity itself.

Begin your journey into the Age of Darkness and discover why some betrayals echo through eternity.

From the Community:

If you already have more miniatures than you can reasonably fit in your house, or just want an extra copy of the rules to carry with you, the Age of Darkness Rulebook will also be available separately. This comprehensive guide to the game’s rules will teach you everything you need to know to play games set in the Age of Darkness, as well as present reams of background lore and some incredible artwork to illustrate this most pivotal of time periods. You will be able to order it in hardback next week.

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