Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus

The Adeptus Mechanicus are the devoted servants of the Machine God, guardians of Humanity’s remaining technological knowledge. From the forge worlds of Mars and beyond, their priesthood oversees the creation, maintenance, and sanctification of war engines, weapons, and ancient devices through rites as sacred as they are precise. Guided by Tech-Priests whose bodies have been enhanced beyond mortal limits, the armies of the Machine Cult march to defend their forges and scour the galaxy in search of lost archeotech.

On the battlefield, Adeptus Mechanicus forces combine cold logic with overwhelming firepower. Cybernetically-enhanced warriors, autonomous battle constructs, and heavily augmented servitors advance in disciplined formations, wielding esoteric weapons that irradiate, incinerate, or atomise their foes. To oppose the works of the Omnissiah is to invite annihilation at the hands of an army that knows neither mercy nor hesitation.

Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus is the essential companion for collectors and players who wish to command the Machine God’s armies in games of Warhammer 40,000. This book contains comprehensive rules for fielding Adeptus Mechanicus forces, alongside rich background lore exploring their beliefs, forge worlds, and pivotal role within the Imperium.

Inside this 120-page hardback book, you’ll find:

• Extensive background lore covering the origins of the Machine Cult, its doctrines, and the diverse forge worlds spread across the Imperium

• Atmospheric artwork capturing the scale, strangeness, and mechanical majesty of the Adeptus Mechanicus

• 30 datasheets detailing the units, wargear, and abilities of the Adeptus Mechanicus, from covert assassins to towering leaders such as Belisarius Cawl

• Five themed Detachments, including options such as Explorator and Cybernetica forces, each with unique rules and play styles

• Narrative Crusade rules focused on recovering lost archeotech and enhancing your leaders with ancient machine relics

• A complete Combat Patrol section, including rules and a painting guide for Purge Corps Deltic-9

• An ‘Eavy Metal showcase featuring expertly painted miniatures from a variety of forge worlds to inspire your collection

This book also includes a one-use code to unlock Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus content in Warhammer 40,000: The App.