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The Adeptus Astartes (commonly known as Space Marines, and colloquially as Angels of Death) are one of the most elite and feared fighting forces in the Imperium of Man. The primary unit of organisation in the 41st millenium is the Chapter, a self-contained army fully equipped with its own transport, non-combatant support staff, etc. There are around a thousand Chapters, each comprising a thousand Space Marines. There are far too few Space Marines to form the Imperium's main military forces; instead they operate as highly mobile strike forces. They are entrusted with the most dangerous missions, such as lightning raids behind enemy lines, infiltration, and tunnel fighting. Through selection, training, and conditioning, Marines are physically, mentally, and spiritually superior to any other Imperial soldier.
The Adeptus Astartes (commonly known as Space Marines, and colloquially as Angels of Death) are one of the most elite and feared fighting forces in the Imperium of Man. The primary unit of organisation in the 41st millenium is the Chapter, a self-contained army fully equipped with its own transport, non-combatant support staff, etc. There are around a thousand Chapters, each comprising a thousand Space Marines. There are far too few Space Marines to form the Imperium's main military forces; instead they operate as highly mobile strike forces. They are entrusted with the most dangerous missions, such as lightning raids behind enemy lines, infiltration, and tunnel fighting. Through selection, training, and conditioning, Marines are physically, mentally, and spiritually superior to any other Imperial soldier.


= [[ASTARTES DATASHEETS]] =
* [[Astartes Psychic Powers]]
* [[ASTARTES DATASHEETS|Astarted Datasheets]]
* [[ASTARTES WARGEAR|Astartes Wargear]]
* [[ASTARTES USRs|Astartes USRs]]


= [[ASTARTES WARGEAR]] =
= Astartes Special Rules =
 
== Chapter Tactics ==
'''Though all of the Space Marine Chapters are united by the strictures of the Codex Astartes, the teachings of their Primarchs run deep. Whether First Founding Chapters or recently established brotherhoods, all Space Marines feel the call of their genetic heritage. It is this, coupled with unique circumstances and proudly maintained martial doctrines that leads many Chapters to prosecute their wars in their favoured way.'''
 
The Chapter Tactics special rule represents a group of rules that are specific to a given Chapter. When choosing an army, you must make a note of which Chapter each unit with the Chapter Tactics special rule is drawn from when making a Space Marine Detachment. All models in the same Detachment or Formation must be drawn from the same Chapter. Once declared, all units in this detachment receive the Chapter Tactics (<Chapter>) keyword. For example, for an Ultramarines detachment, all models in this detachment receive the Chapter Tactics (Ultramarines) keyword.


= Astartes Special Rules =
All models drawn from a given Chapter benefit from that Chapter’s Chapter Tactics rules, as described below. The rules will often refer to a model, character or unit by its Chapter; in all cases, this refers to a model, character or unit with the Chapter Tactics special rule that is drawn from the given Chapter. If a unit contains models drawn from two different Chapters, it counts as from neither Chapter, and thus benefits from neither Chapter Tactic.
 
''For example, ‘an Ultramarines unit’ refers to ‘a unit with the Chapter Tactics special rule that is drawn from the Ultramarines Chapter.’ If an Ultramarines Tactical Squad is joined by an Imperial Fists Chaplain, it counts as neither an Ultramarines unit nor an Imperial Fists unit.''
 
* [[Chapter Tactics]]
 
== Chapter Command ==
If your army is Battle-forged and includes any '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' Detachments (excluding Auxiliary Support, Super-heavy Auxiliary or Fortification Network Detachments), then when you muster your army, you can upgrade any of the following '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''CHARACTER''' units in your army: '''CAPTAIN''', '''CHAPLAIN''', '''LIBRARIAN''', '''TECHMARINE''', '''APOTHECARY''', '''ANCIENT''', '''COMPANY''' '''CHAMPION'''.
 
Each time you upgrade one of the aforementioned units, the points value of that unit is increased by the amount shown in the table. Make a note on your army roster each time you upgrade a unit using these rules.
 
Each time you upgrade a unit, it gains a new Special Rule, as shown in the Chapter Command Special Rulecolumn of the table below. It also gains one or more additional abilities, as shown in the appropriate section below, as well as access to bespoke Warlord Traits and Relics (these are considered to be Chapter Relics for all rules purposes). These units are still considered to be the same datasheet for the purposes of any mission rules that limit the number of times any particular datasheet can be included in your army.
 
* [[Chapter Command]]


=== Combat Doctrines ===
== Combat Doctrines ==
''When the Adeptus Astartes fight alongside their battle brothers they employ a strict set of combat doctrines.''
''When the Adeptus Astartes fight alongside their battle brothers they employ a strict set of combat doctrines.''


If your army is Battle-forged and is composed of Adeptus Astartes units, those units gain a bonus (see below) depending on which combat doctrine is active for your army. You can activate any of the doctrines below, but only once per game, and can only activate one doctrine a turn. The benefits of the doctrine last until the end of the turn.
If your army is Battle-forged and is composed of Adeptus Astartes units, those units gain a bonus (see below) depending on which combat doctrine is active for your army. You can activate any of the doctrines below, but only once per game, and can only activate one doctrine a turn. The benefits of the doctrine last until the end of the turn.


* '''DEVASTATOR DOCTRINE''': Affected models can re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 for weapons with either the Heavy or Ordinance keywords.
* '''DEVASTATOR DOCTRINE''': Affected models can re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 for weapons with the Heavy keyword.


* '''TACTICAL DOCTRINE''': Affected models can re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 for any weapon firing Rapid Fire, or Assault  keywords.
* '''TACTICAL DOCTRINE''': Affected models can re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 for any weapon firing Rapid Fire, or Assault  keywords.
* '''ASSAULT DOCTRINE''': Affected models can re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 for weapons in close-combat, as well as Pistol  keywords.
* '''ASSAULT DOCTRINE''': Affected models can re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 for weapons in close-combat, as well as Pistol  keywords.


=== And They Shall Know No Fear ===
== And They Shall Know No Fear ==
''The Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes stand unafraid before the greatest terrors of the galaxy.''
''The Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes stand unafraid before the greatest terrors of the galaxy.''


When a Morale or LD test is taken for this unit, you can re-roll one or both of the dice results.
When a Morale or LD test is taken for this unit, you can re-roll one or both of the dice results.


=== Combat Squads ===
== Combat Squads ==
''It is sound doctrine for Space Marine units to remain flexible, splitting into two entities as the tactical situation dictates.''
''It is sound doctrine for Space Marine units to remain flexible, splitting into two entities as the tactical situation dictates.''


A full strength, ten-man unit with this special rule can break down into two five-man units, called combat squads, considered to be two five-man squads of the same type. For example, a ten-man Tactical Squad can split into two five-man Tactical Squads using the Combat Squads special rule.
A full strength, ten-man unit with this special rule can break down into two five-man units, called combat squads, considered to be two five-man squads of the same type. For example, a ten-man Tactical Squad can split into two five-man Tactical Squads using the Combat Squads special rule.


== Litanies of Battle ==
All CHAPLAINS know the Litany of Hate (see below). In addition, before the battle, generate one additional litanies for PRIEST models from your army that know litanies from the Litanies of Battle using the table below. You can either roll one D6 to generate each litany randomly (re-rolling duplicate results), or you can select which litanies the priest knows.
In your Command phase, if this model is on the battlefield, it can recite one litany it knows that has not already been recited by a friendly model this turn. Roll one D6: on a 3+, the recited litany is inspiring and takes effect until the start of your next Command phase.
When a PRIEST unit from your army recites a litany, replace all instances of the <CHAPTER> keyword on that litany (if any) with the name of the Chapter that your PRIEST is drawn from.
==== Litany of Hate (Aura) ====
''The Chaplain fuels his battle brothers with hatred and exhorts them to strike the foe harder and harder, without mercy.''
If this litany is inspiring, then while a friendly '''<CHAPTER>''' unit is within 6" of this '''PRIEST''', each time a model in that unit makes a melee attack, you can re-roll the hit roll.
{| class="wikitable"
|D6
|LITANIES OF BATTLE
|-
|1
|'''LITANY OF DIVINE PROTECTION (AURA)'''
''The Chaplain exhorts his charges to steel themselves against even the most dangerous weapons the enemy can bring to bear.''
If this litany is inspiring, then while a friendly '''<CHAPTER>''' non-vehicle unit is within 6" of this Priest, each time a model in that unit would lose a wound, roll one D6: on a 5+, that wound is not lost.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|2
|'''CATECHISM OF FIRE'''
''The Chaplain calls upon his brothers to unleash a relentless storm of close-range firepower.''
If this litany is inspiring, select one friendly '''<CHAPTER>''' unit within 6" of this '''PRIEST'''. Each time a model in that unit makes a ranged attack against the closest eligible target, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|3
|'''EXHORTATION OF RAGE'''
''The Chaplain bellows his fury at the enemy, his brothers surging forwards to strike them down.''
If this litany is inspiring, select one friendly '''<CHAPTER>''' unit within 6" of this '''PRIEST'''. Each time a model in that unit makes a melee attack, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|4
|'''MANTRA OF STRENGTH'''
''The Chaplain focuses his mind on the purity of the blood that runs through his veins, bestowed upon him by the Primarch himself.''
If this litany is inspiring:
* Add 1 to this '''PRIEST'''’s Attacks and Strength characteristics.
* Add [Sustained Hits 2] to any melee weapons the Chaplain is equipped with.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|5
|'''RECITATION OF FOCUS'''
''The Chaplain recites creeds that focus the minds of his brothers to ensure their shots strike true.''


If this litany is inspiring, select one friendly '''<CHAPTER>''' unit within 6" of this '''PRIEST'''. Each time a model in that unit makes a ranged attack, add 1 to that attack’s hit roll.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|6
|'''FIRES OF DEVOTION'''
''The Chaplains words speak to the very souls of his battle-brothers, inflaming them with ardour and their blade arms with divine strength.''
If this litany is inspiring, select one friendly '''<CHAPTER>''' unit within 6" of this '''PRIEST'''. Each time that unit fights, if it made a charge move, was charged, or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, then until that fight is resolved, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of models in that unit.
|}


= SPACE MARINES WARLORD TRAITS =
== Space Marine Warlord Traits ==
If an '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''CHARACTER''' model is your '''WARLORD''', you can use the Space Marines Warlord Traits table below to determine what Warlord Trait they have. You can either roll one D6 to randomly generate one, or you can select one. If you wish, instead of selecting a Warlord Trait from either of the tables below, you can select a Chapter Warlord Trait for your '''WARLORD''', but only if they are from the relevant Chapter.
If an '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''CHARACTER''' model is your '''WARLORD''', you can use the Space Marines Warlord Traits table below to determine what Warlord Trait they have. You can either roll one D6 to randomly generate one, or you can select one. If you wish, instead of selecting a Warlord Trait from either of the tables below, you can select a Chapter Warlord Trait for your '''WARLORD''', but only if they are from the relevant Chapter.


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= CHAPTER RELICS =
== Chapter Relics ==
If your army is led by an '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''WARLORD''', you can, when mustering your army, give one of the following Chapter Relics to an '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''CHARACTER''' model from your army. Named characters and '''VEHICLE''' models cannot be given any of the following Relics.
If your army is led by an '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''WARLORD''', you can, when mustering your army, give one of the following Chapter Relics to an '''ADEPTUS''' '''ASTARTES''' '''CHARACTER''' model from your army. Named characters and '''VEHICLE''' models cannot be given any of the following Relics.


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'''BENEDICTION OF FURY'''
'''BENEDICTION OF FURY'''


''Borne on a dozen bloody and hard-fought crusades, this weapons unique empathokinetic circuitry has absorbed the bellicosity and righteous wrath of every Chaplain who has ever wielded it. As a result, it now strikes with the force of a thunderbolt.
''Borne on a dozen bloody and hard-fought crusades, this weapons unique empathokinetic circuitry has absorbed the bellicosity and righteous wrath of every Chaplain who has ever wielded it. As a result, it now strikes with the force of a thunderbolt.''
'''CHAPLAIN''' model only.''
'''CHAPLAIN''' model only.


This Relic replaces a Crozius Arcanum and has the following profile:
This Relic replaces a Crozius Arcanum and has the following profile:
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