{"product_id":"gs-60043099001","title":"31-03 Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness Rulebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eHorus Heresy: Age of Darkness Rulebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 336-page hardback book is a treasure trove of lore, illustrations, and\u003cbr\u003e\nbackground information for the far-future setting of Warhammer: The Horus\u003cbr\u003e\nHeresy, with comprehensive guides to help you build and paint your collection of\u003cbr\u003e\nmodels. It also includes the core rules for reenacting the ferocious conflicts\u003cbr\u003e\nof the Age of Darkness with your own armies, and an explanation of different\u003cbr\u003e\nmodes of play to suit any hobbyist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAGE OF DARKNESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with a full exploration of the galaxy in which the wars of the\u003cbr\u003e\nHorus Heresy are foughtÊÐ from its dark past to its shining peakÊÐ and the\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnologies, factions, armies, and ideals that came to dominateÊit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eThe Age of the Emperor: An overview of humanity'sÊfall and the\u003cbr\u003e\n\tImperium'sÊrise. YouÕll learn about the Age of Strife from which the Emperor\u003cbr\u003e\n\tarose, the Great Crusade he began to unite the galaxy under his banner, and some\u003cbr\u003e\n\tof the most important groups he founded or aligned himself with to support this\u003cbr\u003e\n\tepic undertaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eThe Imperium of Mankind: AÊcloser look at the structure of the Imperium at\u003cbr\u003e\n\tthe advent of the Horus Heresy. YouÕll learn about some of the most important\u003cbr\u003e\n\tevents, people, and groups that dominated humanity'sÊdestiny. This section also\u003cbr\u003e\n\texplains the significance of the Warp, psykers, and the Imperial TruthÊÐ the\u003cbr\u003e\n\tstrict, rationalist philosophy the Emperor imposed on his conquests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eThe Legiones Astartes: The Space Marines are far more than just an army.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tTheyÕre genetically modified, equipped with the finest wargear, and\u003cbr\u003e\n\tpsycho-indoctrinated in a rigorous and brutal process that creates ideal weapons\u003cbr\u003e\n\tof war. This massive, in-depth section explains just what goes into creating a\u003cbr\u003e\n\tSpace Marine, illustrates the various types of weapons and power armour employed\u003cbr\u003e\n\tby the Legions, and provides a dedicated look at each of the 18ÊSpace Marine\u003cbr\u003e\n\tLegions, including information on their distinctive history, tactics,\u003cbr\u003e\n\torganisation, and the mighty Primarchs that lead themÊÐ as well as a visual\u003cbr\u003e\n\tguide to their heraldry and colour schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eAdditional Factions: Despite being primarily a war between the Legiones\u003cbr\u003e\n\tAstartes, many other armies are involved in the Horus Heresy, including the\u003cbr\u003e\n\tTalons of the Emperor, the Solar Auxilia, and Mechanicum. This section explains\u003cbr\u003e\n\tthe roles these groups played in the ImperiumÊÐ and its downfallÊÐ\u003cbr\u003e\n\tincluding their histories, favoured tactics, and military structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eAn Age of Darkness: At the dawn of the 31st Millennium, the\u003cbr\u003e\n\tEmperor'sÊfavoured son plunged the galaxy into darkness. This section delves\u003cbr\u003e\n\tinto the opening acts of the Horus Heresy, setting the stage for the most\u003cbr\u003e\n\tdevastating war in human history. It includes a summary of the brutal events of\u003cbr\u003e\n\tthe Isstvan Drop Site Massacre, the advances made by the Traitor war machine,\u003cbr\u003e\n\tand the emergence of the cosmic Ruinstorm, from which daemonic entities spill\u003cbr\u003e\n\tinto reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003ePivotal Events of the Horus Heresy: An in-depth timeline of major conflicts\u003cbr\u003e\n\tand engagements within the Horus Heresy itself, leading up to the final Siege of\u003cbr\u003e\n\tTerra. This section offers crucial insight into where the Legions are, who\u003cbr\u003e\n\tthey're fighting, and what terrible grudges are being formed at various stages\u003cbr\u003e\n\tof theÊwar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePLAYING THE GAME\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll then learn how to play Warhammer: the Horus Heresy on the tabletop, with\u003cbr\u003e\nall the core rules you'll need to make full use of its supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eCore Rules: YouÕll learn about the general principles of the game, its\u003cbr\u003e\n\tturns and phases, how to command your units, measure distances, shoot at\u003cbr\u003e\n\tenemies, and charge into melee. YouÕll also learn about Reactions, which allow\u003cbr\u003e\n\teach player to respond to unfolding events even when it'sÊnot theirÊturn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eUnit Types: The Age of Darkness is dominated by mighty heroes and terrifying\u003cbr\u003e\n\twar machines. This section explains how to use distinct unit types, such as\u003cbr\u003e\n\tCharacters, Vehicles, and Automata, as well as the unnatural Psychic Powers that\u003cbr\u003e\n\tcan be wielded in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eTerrain: The galaxy is littered with exotic and dangerous battlefields. This\u003cbr\u003e\n\tsection provides rules for using different kinds of terrain on your tabletop,\u003cbr\u003e\n\tincluding Barricades, Jungles, and Ruins, as well as how to claim Fortifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\tand use a variety of Buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eSpecial Rules: The battles of the Horus Heresy encompass a huge variety of\u003cbr\u003e\n\tsoldiers and equipment, each with their own unique qualities. This section\u003cbr\u003e\n\toffers a centralised roster of all the universal special rules that govern\u003cbr\u003e\n\tdifferent units and weapons, from cunning Scouts to explosive Blast\u003cbr\u003e\n\tweapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eGAMING IN THE AGE OF DARKNESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis final section provides an overview of the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy\u003cbr\u003e\nhobby, whether setting up games or building an army of yourÊown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eShowcase: The book includes a photographic showcase of seven stunning\u003cbr\u003e\n\tLegiones Astartes armies from different hobbyists, including commentary on how\u003cbr\u003e\n\tthey chose to collect, build, and paint that faction. It also offers four\u003cbr\u003e\n\tbattlefield showcases, demonstrating the cinematic ways you can recreate the\u003cbr\u003e\n\tsettings of the Age of Darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eModes of Play: Different hobbyists enjoy different kinds of gameplay. This\u003cbr\u003e\n\tsection breaks down the various ways to play your games, including the broad\u003cbr\u003e\n\tcategories of Narrative Play, Matched Play, and Open Play, as well as Campaigns\u003cbr\u003e\n\tand even teamÊgames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003ePreparing for Battle: This section explains how to start (and finish) a\u003cbr\u003e\n\tgame, including Force Organisation Charts for assembling your army list, a guide\u003cbr\u003e\n\tto setting up your table and deploying your armies, a variety of victory\u003cbr\u003e\n\tconditions, and six missions and six deployment maps to combine for\u003cbr\u003e\n\tstandardÊgames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eReference \u0026amp; Index: The book closes out with a reference section, with\u003cbr\u003e\n\tquick-and-simple rules summaries to help your games run smoothly, and a lengthy\u003cbr\u003e\n\tindex to make looking up specific rules much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Games Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252481876262,"sku":"gs-60043099001","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/2668\/6758\/files\/267693115.jpg?v=1779936989","url":"https:\/\/cardmerchantblenheim.co.nz\/products\/gs-60043099001","provider":"Card Merchant Blenheim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}