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From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
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== General Structure ==
'''Warhammer 40,000'' 4th edition rulebook. The previous edition of the game, published in 2004, released as both a hardback book and in a reduced format in the [[Battle for Macragge]] boxed set. This edition of the game rulesset has relatively few differences to its [[Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook|predecessor]] so almost all supplements produced for 3rd Edition work with this version.
This edition of the rules took a much more objective look at the background of the 40k universe, yet still remained largely focused on the human perception of the world.
==Description==
''In the nightmare future of the 41st millennium. Mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens, and threatened from within by malevolent creatures and heretic rebels. Only the strength of the Immortal Emperor of Terra stands between Humanity and its annihilation. Dedicated to His service are the countless warriors, agents and myriad servants of the Imperium. Foremost amongst them stand the Space Marines, mentally and physically engineered to be the supreme fighting force, the ultimate protectors of Mankind.''
''Wars rage over airless moons, in the dark, twisted depths of hive worlds and in the cold wastes between stars. From the immaterial realm of warp space, malicious entities send their unspeakable minions to slaughter the Emperor's chosen. Everywhere, soulless spectres and slavering monsters are poised to extinguish the life of Humanity.''
'''There is no time for peace.'''
'''No respite.'''
''' No forgiveness.'''
'''There is only WAR.'''
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==Authors, Artists and Coworkers ==
