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There are three main ways to start playing the epic game of Warhammer 40k! These include the Recruit Edition, the Elite Edition and the Command Edition.
Recruit Edition this version is for absolute beginners that have never before played the game. The lowest priced version of the starter sets and includes the following:
- 20 push fit plastic miniatures, only requiring clippers to assemble
- The 64-page Warhammer 40,000: Recruit Manual
- A heavyweight paper gaming mat
- A gloss-finished cardboard tray that can be used to provide scenery for your first battles
- Range rulers and dice
- Datasheets – providing you with rules for all the models in the set, plus a set of expansion options for when you want to branch out with new kits.
- A Space Marines Transfer Sheet with over 600 transfers, designed to make adding Chapter-specific details, squad insignia, kill markings and more simple – perfect for when you want to add a final touch to your painted models!
Elite Edition this version is aimed at new players and provides enough for two armies.
- 27 push fit plastic miniatures, only requiring clippers to assemble
- The Warhammer 40,000: Elite Manual – your guide to battle in the 41st Millennium.
- A heavyweight paper gaming mat
- A gloss-finished cardboard tray that can be used to provide scenery for your first battles
- Range rulers and dice
- Datasheets provide you with rules for all the models in the set, plus a set of expansion options for when you want to branch out with new kits.
- A Space Marines Transfer Sheet with over 600 transfers, designed to make adding Chapter-specific details, squad insignia, kill markings, and more simple – perfect for when you want to finish off your painted models!
Command Edition the ultimate way to start collecting! This version contains everything you need for two players and more!
- 27 push fit plastic miniatures, only requiring clippers to assemble
- The Warhammer 40,000: Command Manual – Your guide to battle in the 41st Millennium.
- A 30" by 22.4" gaming board to transform any kitchen table into an appropriately grim, dark warscape!
- Push fit plastic terrain designed to bring your tabletop to life, featuring a mixture of pipes and gothic ruins.
- Range rulers and dice.
- Datasheets provide you with rules for all the models in the set, plus a set of expansion options for when you want to branch out with new kits.
- A Space Marines Transfer Sheet with over 600 transfers, designed to make adding Chapter-specific details, squad insignia, kill markings, and more simple – perfect for when you want to finish off your painted models!
- Warhammer 40,000: The Rules book, your complete guide to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame. Taking all the rules content from the Core Book (available separately), this book is ideal for when you're ready to expand your army and battle other players, including options for narrative, matched and open play, loads of missions to get stuck into, and more!
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