The Astra Militarum is mankind's first (and often last) line of defense. It is the largest coordinated fighting force in the galaxy, with its countless rows of conscripted soldiers on numerous planets, trained and equipped, united by their faith in the God-Emperor. By sheer force of determination, the soldiers of the Astra Militarum eradicate their enemies under the crossfire of their laser cannons, devastating artillery, and powerful battle tanks.

Codex: Astra Militarum is the essential guide to collecting, painting, and playing with mankind's essential forces. You'll find historical knowledge, inspiring photographs, and breathtaking illustrations, plus everything you need to deploy the armies of Astra Militarum on the battlefield. The book also contains the rules for playing Patrol games, Crusade campaigns, and Equal Play games in Warhammer 40,000.

This 168-page hardcover book contains:

• Essential histories and heraldry for a range of regiments
• Illustrations and photographs that capture the grandeur of Astra Militarum armies, to inspire your collection
• Complete rules for playing your Astra Militarum armies in Warhammer 40,000 games, with 5 detachments and 64 datasheets covering all available units
• A complete set of rules to launch your own narrative campaign Service Rotation, as well as fast, dynamic skirmishes in Patrol format

This book also contains a one-time code to unlock the contents of Codex: Astra Militarum in Warhammer 40,000: The App.