What is included in this book?
The book contains 152 pages of background lore, army building rules, unit profiles, wargear lists, special rules for seven faction traits (Archimandrite, Cybernetica, Lacrymaerta, Myrmidax, Reductor, Malagra, Macrotek), Cybertheurgic Rites, Machina Malefica unit profiles, and visual showcases with colour schemes and miniature photography.
What do I need to use this book?
You need a copy of the core Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook, which is sold separately, to use the rules and profiles contained in this supplement.
Is this a standalone rulebook?
No, it is a supplementary army book. It provides the specific rules, profiles, and lore for the Mechanicum faction but requires the core Age of Darkness Rulebook to play the game.
What type of binding does the book have?
It is a hardback book.
How many pages does the book have?
It contains 152 pages.
Which factions or army traits are covered?
The book covers rules and detachments for seven specific faction traits: Archimandrite, Cybernetica, Lacrymaerta, Myrmidax, Reductor, Malagra, and Macrotek.
Does the book include painting guides?
Yes, it includes a visual showcase section with colour schemes for infantry and vehicles, as well as a gallery of painted miniatures for reference.