Warhammer 40k Tyranids Codex

Warhammer 40k Tyranids Codex

• 39 datasheets containing rules for every Tyranid unit and miniature
• Army abilities reflecting the Tyranids' methods of war on the tabletop
• Weapons of the Hive Fleets: wargear both ranged and close-combat for use by Tyranid Swarms

Games Workshop did not produce a 7th edition of a Tyranids Codex.<br /><br />The Tyranids are unlike any other race to be encountered by Humanity. They are the ultimate predators; to them all living things, from the lowliest insect to the most advanced civilization, are mere prey. Only now are the inhabitants of the galaxy realizing the scale of the threat - unless the Tyranids can be stopped, it will mean nothing less than the extinction of all.<br /><br />Codex: Tyranids contains a wealth of background and rules - the definitive book for Tyranids collectors. Within this 128-page hardback, you'll find:<br /><br />Background<br /><br />- The Destroyer of Worlds: the origins of the Tyranids, from the first recorded appearance of their Hive Fleets to their seemingly-unstoppable advance throughout the galaxy, along with details of the manner in which their Hive Minds operate;<br />- Invasion Swarms: a step-by-step guide to a Tyranid invasion, from the vanguard organisms who seed initial terror through to the swarms of feeder organisms that ultimately strip entire worlds bare;<br />- Detailed background of the following Hive Fleets: Behemoth, Kraken and Leviathan, with dramatic recounting of famous battles and color schemes for each;<br />- Tendrils of the Great Devourer: Information and color schemes for a further 6 Hive Fleets - Jormungandr, Hydra, Gorgon, Kronos, Tiamet, and Ouroboris;<br />- A galactic map showing the currently-known major Tyranid incursions;<br />- Background and details on each character and unit available to a Tyranid army;<br />- A showcase of beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, with example armies featuring everything from individual images of models to battle scenes on terrain.<br /><br />Rules<br /><br />Everything you need to get a Tyranid army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:<br /><br />- 39 datasheets containing rules for every Tyranid unit and miniature;<br />- Army abilities reflecting the Tyranids' methods of war on