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Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition)
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels
2002
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels
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Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition) released in 2002 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The Warhammer 40,000 Codex books contain the complete rules for playing various armies in Warhammer 40,000. They also contain in-depth painting guides, army lists, and much more. User summary: Codex: Dark Angels is an expansion codex book for Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition. This book covers the Dark Angels Chapter of the Space Marines and provides details of their history, chapter organization, equipment, special rules, painting schemes, and army lists. From the back cover: The stubborn warriors of the Dark Angels are held in awe throughout the galaxy, but have secretly pursued a sinister vendetta for ten thousand years. Inside you will find: Army List: Rules and information for new forces available only to Dark Angels armies, such as the renowned Deathwing and Ravenwing. Also included is information detailing new weapons, vehicles, and wargear used by the Dark Angels. New Scenario: A new Dark Angels mission and rules for playing it. Hobby Section: Seven full colour pages packed with invaluable tips and advice on collecting, painting and playing with a Dark Angels army. Special Characters: Rules and information for Dark Angels characters such as Commander Azrael, Chief Librarian Ezekiel and Interrogator Chaplain Asmodai.
Editions
- Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark AngelsenGames Workshop Ltd.2002
- Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark AngelsenGames Workshop Ltd.1999
Designers
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels 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 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels is 120 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.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 credited designers of Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels are: Jervis Johnson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition): Codex – Dark Angels as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Third 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 (Third Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Third Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.