
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,837
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Stargrave: Science Fiction Wargames in the Ravaged Galaxy
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Orks
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Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Orks is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) released in 2021 for 2 players and 120–240 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
There are many horrific alien threats to be found among the stars, and the Orks are some of the very greatest among them. Born for battle and possessed of an all-encompassing love for war, the average Ork is a heavily muscled killing machine able to withstand tremendous punishment and heal from all but the most grievous injuries. When they collect in colossal migratory invasions called Waaagh!s, the Orks stampede across whole sectors leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, wrought by ramshackle vehicles, cobbled-together weaponry, and sheer, primal savagery. This 136-page book contains a treasure trove of background information covering prominent Ork conflicts from the past and present, accompanied by stunning artwork and galleries of painted miniatures. Codex: Orks grants you a detailed look into the organisation of Ork armies, be they small planetary raiding forces or monstrous Waaagh!s, as well as the troops, leaders, and war machines that fight among them. The book also has everything you need to know to field them in battle on the tabletop, including 61 datasheets, 7 Clan Kulturs, Stratagems, Relics, and more. Inside this hardback codex, you'll find: Thrilling tales of legendary Ork escapades, from war on a galactic scale to smaller, more 'covert' operations All of the army rules you need to play games of Warhammer 40,000 with your Ork miniatures, including 61 datasheets covering every available unit Lore on the six greatest Clans and the Freebooterz, including their unique kulturs and how Orks structure their armies Detailed matched play rules, including dedicated secondary objectives A full suite of rules for playing narrative Crusade games including Agendas, Battle Traits, Requisitions, Crusade Relics, Scrap, Might Makes Right, and more —description from the publisher
Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Orks supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Orks is 120–240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Orks belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition): Codex – Orks as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Ninth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.