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Games Workshop does not officially have a fixed scale for ''Warhammer 40,000'', but by comparing the actual and nominal lengths of vehicle models, we can obtain a rough scale ratio of 1:60. For instance, a Land Raider is supposed to be 10.3m long, and its model in the game is 17cm long — this give us a ratio close to 1:60.
''Warhammer 40K'' is the science fiction companion to ''[[Warhammer Fantasy]]''. ''Warhammer 40,000'' allows for less regimental, formation-based movement, and deals with more advanced weaponry. The game is currently in its 8th edition, soon to be succeed by the recently announced 9th edition.
==''Warhammer 40,000'' - The Game==
==History==
As of May 2020 there has been 9 editions of Warhammer 40,000 released between 1987 and 2020.
===''Rogue Trader'' (1987)===
The first edition of the game (''[[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader| First Edition]]'') of the game, named Rogue Trader, was published in the year 1987. The man responsible for creating Games Workshop games designer [[Rick Priestley]] created the original rules rule-set and the ''Warhammer 40,000'' gameworld was game designer [[Rick Priestley]]. This setting, this original version came as a very detailed rulebook, making it most suitable for fighting small skirmishes. Much of the composition of units was determined randomly, by rolling dice.
A few elements of the setting ([[bolter]]s, Dreadnought armor) can be seen in a set of wargaming rules called [[wikipedia:Laserburn|Laserburn]] written by [[Bryan Ansell]] and produced by ''Tabletop Games'' in 1980. The influence of these can also be seen in the prototype [[Necromunda (game system)|''Necromunda'']] game mechanics. Laserburn was turned into the computer game [[wikipedia:Laser Squad|''Laser Squad'']] that subsequently evolved into the [[wikipedia:X-COM|X-COM]] computer games.
===Second Edition (1993)===
The second edition [[Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook|Second Edition]] was published in late 1993, aimed at making it easier to fight larger battles. This version relied greatly on cards, and came as a boxset including [[Space Marine]]s and [[Ork]]s miniatures, scenery, and dice, as well as the main rules. An expansion pack, ''Dark Millennium'', was later released.
===Third Edition (1998)===
The third edition [[Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook|Third Edition]] was released in 1998, and again concentrated on streamlining the rules for larger battles. The rulebook was available alone, or as a boxset with miniatures ([[Space Marine]]s and the newly introduced [[Dark Eldar]]).
===Fourth Edition (2004)===
The fourth edition [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook|Fourth Edition]] was released in 2004. It was not such a major change as between previous editions, as it did not break gamers' old army lists or codices. The rules are available either as a separate hardcover rulebook, or in a truncated — but still usable — form within the ''Battle For Macragge'' boxset, which also includes models for Space Marines and [[Tyranid]]s, scenery, dice, and templates.
===Fifth Edition (2008)===
The [[Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook|Fifth Edition ]] was released in 2008. This, too, comes in a box set (with Space Marines and Orks) or as a rulebook. There were many major changes between fourth and fifth edition; however, it did not invalidate any codexes or army lists.
===Sixth Edition (2012)===
The [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook|Sixth Edition ]] was released in June 2012. New editions include a larger emphasis on flying units and hardcover all-color [[Codices]].
===Seventh Edition (2014)===
The [[Warhammer 40,000 7th Edition Rulebook|Seventh Edition ]] was released in May 2014 and is heavily similar to the Sixth, but the rulebook is in three separate volumes and there are more liberal army building list rules.
===Eighth Edition (2017)===
Over the years, the game has been expanded by many supplements. There has also been cross-fertilization from other games in the same setting.
===Ninth Edition (2020)===
The [[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition Rulebook|Ninth Edition]] announced in May 2020 is the up-and-coming edition of ''Warhammer 40,000''.
This edition is an iteration of the rules presented in the Eighth edition of the game.
==Expansions==
