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#redirectThe Third Edition of Warhammer 40,000 had two different Imperial Guard Codexes. The [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)|first Codex]] was released in ''1999''.==The General Structure==[[Image:Codex_Chaos_Space_Marines_FCover.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Cover of the ''Codex: Chaos Space Marines '' (3rd Edition- 2nd Codex]]The '''Codex: Chaos Space Marines''' is an expansion book for the [[Games Workshop]] Table Top game [[Warhammer 40,000]]. This book was published for the first time in 2002, and was designed for the [[warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition|3rd edition]] of Warhammer 40,000. The book has 80 pages and the cover is printed in color while the majority of the book remains in black and white, although there are several pages of colour images of miniatures. ==Contents=====Army List===This book contains a complete army list for using a [[Chaos Space Marine]] army. Further special rules, equipment as well as specific [[Traitor Legion]] army lists are included. ===Background===This book contains background information and fiction on: *[[Black Legion]] champion Brother Janus' confrontation with the [[Crimson Fists]]*The [[Horus Heresy]]*The [[Warp]], including the [[Eye of Terror]] and the [[Maelstrom]]*''Let the Galaxy Burn'', notes on the largest Chaos Space Marine incursions*Extract from the novel, [[Execution Hour (Novel)#2nd |Execution Hour]] by [[Gordon Rennie]]*''The Chosen of Abaddon''*''The Rise to Daemonhood of the Daemon Prince Periclitor''*Star map of the Eye of Terror ===Special character models===This book contains background and special character rules for: *[[Fabius Bile]]*[[Abaddon the Despoiler]]*[[Kharn the Betrayer]]*[[Typhus]]*[[Lucius the Eternal]]*[[Ahriman]] ===Hobby Section===This book contains hobby information on: *Collecting a Chaos Space Marine army*Basic construction and painting techniques*Basic tactics*Paint schemes for Daemons and Chaos Space Marine Traitor Legions*Paint schemes for Chaos Space Marine [[Renegade Chapter]]s and vehicles*Ideas for Chaos themed terrain*Miniatures Showcase ==Authors, Artists and Coworkers==During the production of this book, the following persons were involved considerably. *'''Authors''' <br>[[Andy Chambers]], [[Pete Haines]], [[Andy Hoare]], [[Phil Kelly]] and [[Graham McNeill]]*'''Cover Art'''<br>[[Karl Kopinski]]*'''Artists'''<br>[[Alex Boyd]], [[Paul Dainton]], [[Dave Gallagher]] and [[Karl Kopinski]]*'''Models and Scenery'''<br>[[Dave Andrews]] and [[Mark Jones]] ==Additional information=====Other===*ISBN 1-84154-322-5 =Other Publications=*[[Codex]], a general overview of all Codex publications. *[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines]] [[Category: Codices and Rulebooks]][[de:CodexChaos Space Marines, dritte Edition (2. Auflage)]]