Datafax

Datafaxes served as datasheets for various units, primarily vehicles, structures, aircraft, and Titans. They were used predominantly in 2nd Edition. The details of each datafax included a units armament, movement (if applicable), defensive capabilities, crew component, and points value for the unit and any upgrade purchases. They typically included armour values and hit location tables, including the results of damage to these components during a game.^[1]

Datafaxes were provided with the release of new units, often on White Dwarf magazine and other supplements such as The Citadel Journal, Inquisitor Magazine, or as part of various Box Sets.

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

• In earlier editions of both Warhammer 40,000 and its prototype games, such as Space Crusade, efforts were made to made to provide unit statistics and data in the form of cards. Some of the earliest ones include a data card on the Space Marine Librarian in White Dwarf 145 (UK)^[2]

Sources

• 1: Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook pg. 74
• 2: White Dwarf 145 (UK) pg. 12