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Codex (Warhammer 40,000)

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A codex in Warhammer 40,000 is a supplement containing information on a particular army.

A codex normally contains:

  • Army list - A list of the units, characters and vehicles that can be chosen for use in a battle. This includes their characteristic values, information on their weapon options, and any limitations on their use. Each item also has a points value, so that battles are fought between balanced armies.
  • Background - Information about the force and its place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. This includes artwork and copies of fictional documents from the future.
  • Hobby section - Information on collecting, building and painting an army from the codex. This features outstanding example models painted by veteran hobbyists and Games Workshop's 'Eavy Metal team.
  • Special characters - Contains background information and rules for fielding remarkable individuals from the army. Examples include Marneus Calgar in Codex:Space Marines and Ghazghkull Thraka in Codex:Orks
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