Opis
The Great Devourer Is Unleashed
From the dark depths of the
Segmentum Pacificus, a fresh alien threat stretches forth tendrils towards Holy
Terra itself. Seething Tyranid invasion swarms pour from the void in
incalculable numbers, devouring world after world in their slow but relentless
advance toward the Segmentum Solar. Resolved never to permit such horrors, the
Imperium’s greatest war leaders rush to meet the xenos invasion with a
devastating counter-offensive of Solblade Fleets. Yet the Hive Mind is
possessed of infinite cunning and terrible hunger, and its plans may yet undo
Humanity altogether…
This 184-page hardback book is a Crusade expansion
for Warhammer 40,000 that lays out the grim narrative of the Fourth Tyrannic
War, along with all the rules you need to play narrative games, build and
upgrade a Crusade army between games, and run your own campaigns – it also
includes the full Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules module.
THE SHADOW
DESCENDS
This richly detailed background section gives an insight
into the brutal conflict between the forces of the Imperium and the Tyranid Hive
Mind at the outset of the Fourth Tyrannic War – which, if not stopped, could
see Holy Terra itself threatened by the Shadow in the Warp. From the
re-emergence of Hive Fleet Leviathan to the desperate siege of the Bastior
Sub-sector and the arrival of the Solblade Fleets, the tale of this apocalyptic
xeno-war is told through stories, maps, and terrifying
illustrations.
SHOWCASE
A stunning showcase of
Citadel miniatures painted by the 'Eavy Metal team, representing forces
embroiled in the Fourth Tyrannic War – hulking monsters, mighty war machines
Imperial heroes, and alien swarms alike. Each sweeping diorama includes
narrative notes on that conflict and the combatants
involved.
CRUSADE RULES
All the rules you will need
to take your army of Citadel miniatures on a Crusade across the stars. Crusade
campaigns allow you to track the development of your army between games,
acquiring resources and injuries with each victory or defeat, turning the
greenest of recruits into hard-bitten veterans over the course of many
battles.
You’ll learn how to muster a Crusade army, track Experience
points, purchase Requisitions, suffer Battle Scars, and rank up to gain Battle
Honours.
TYRANNIC WAR
A wealth of exciting Crusade
rules content to help you wage the Fourth Tyrannic War on the tabletop, in a
two-sided campaign for any number of players. It includes Battle Traits,
Crusade Relics, Agendas, and Crusade Blessings, plus a pair of full upgrade
paths for Monsters And Those Who Hunt Them – themed around the Tyrannic War, but
usable by any faction.
MISSIONS
An array of 15
immersive and exciting Crusade missions set on the battlefields of Sanctum and
beyond, perfect for narrative games and your Tyrannic War campaign. Purge or
protect gestation sacs as they hatch in Spawning Grounds, fight over a
surrounded landing pad ahead of a Planetary Evacuation, and secure supplies as
The Gathering Shroud of the Hive Mind’s presence grows in
power.
CORE RULES
The Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules
contain everything you need to know in order to wage glorious battle across the
41st Millennium. These basic rules are used for games of all sizes and styles,
and provide a foundation for use with other supplements. You’ll learn the
general principles of Warhammer 40,000, the datasheets and characteristics used
by your models, and the rules that apply to the five phases of the game: the
Command phase, the Movement phase, the Shooting phase, the Charge phase, and
the Fight phase. You’ll also find Stratagems and abilities used by all armies,
as well as additional rules for elements like Strategic Reserves, terrain
features, and aircraft.
