Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus

Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition

by Games Workshop

The military wing of the Adeptus Mechanicus comprises the most zealous servants of the Cult Mechanicus. They are tasked with exalting the Omnissiah through the annihilation of Mars’ foes and the rediscovery of lost archeotech from Mankind’s ancient past. Inside this 120-page hardback codex, you'll find everything you need to unleash the fury of the Cult Mechanicus in battle, plus thrilling lore and art to inspire your own collection.

Inside this book, you'll find:

- The history of the Adeptus Mechanicus from their origins before the union of Mars and Terra to the galaxy-spanning network of forge worlds they now maintain
- A detailed description of the military organisation and iconography of the Cult Mechanicus
- An Adeptus Mechanicus bestiary with background details for every unit and Character featured
- A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures
- Rules for units that are only available to the armies of the Adeptus Mechanicus – including 30 datasheets
- Stratagems, Relics, and optional secondary objectives that define the ways that the Cult Mechanicus wages war
- Bespoke Crusade rules providing new Agendas, Requisitions, Battle Traits, Honorifics, and Crusade Relics that are unique to the Adeptus Mechanicus
- And more!

You will need a copy of the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook to use the rules included in this codex.

Genres: Science Fiction

120 pages, Hardcover

Published May 29, 2021

About the author

Games Workshop Group PLC (often abbreviated as GW) is a British miniature wargaming manufacturing company. Games Workshop is best known as developer and publisher of the tabletop wargames Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000 and The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game.

Reviews

[Tony Hisgett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I should say that I don’t read these books for the background information even though Games Workshop put a lot of effort into this back-story.
I use the book to help play the game and the book appears to be packed with useful, well-presented data. Unfortunately on closer examination it doesn’t always make sense.
Also the main reason the book is necessary is because GW are continually ‘fiddling’ with the information. Looking back over many years it’s surprising how much of the data simply changes backwards and forwards and over time doesn’t actually move.
If possible I would give 2.5 stars.

[Mikael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rules keep advancing with inclusions of the contents of Engine War and Vigilous. Still no more special characters though and Mars is overpowered as a forgeworld.