The Astra Milatarum is the Imperium's first and often last line of defence. The largest coordinated fighting force in the galaxy, its ranks are filled with trained and equipped soldiers tithed from countless planets and united in their faith in the God-Emperor. They wage unending wars against the myriad enemies of Mankind. With grit, determination and an oppressive weight of numbers, the mortal soldiers of the Astra Militarum obliterate their enemies with a combination of concentrated lasgun fire, massed artillery and indefatigable battle tanks. Drawn from across the length and breadth of the Imperium, the regiments of the Astra Militarum are as versatile as they are indomitable. In an age of endless warfare, the soldiers of the Astra Miltarum are called upon as never before to fight and die in the name of the God-Emperor. The survival of the Imperium depends upon it.
Inside you will find:
- A bloody history of Humanity's largest fighting force, the Astra Militarum, along with details of the grinding campaigns and battles its regiments have waged in the Emperor's name.
- All the rules you will need to assemble your collection of Astra Militarum Citadel miniatures into a shockingly effective tabletop army ready to engage in Combat Patrol, Crusade or matched play games of Warhammer 40,000.
- An impressive showcase of expertly painted Citadel miniatures that displays the Astra Militarum in their regimental colours as well as a step-by-step painting guide to get your own collection Battle Ready and into action on the tabletop battlefield.