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Battles in the Warhammer 40,000 universe involve vast armies of warriors clashing against each other on massive battlefields, with troops ranging from tiny swarms of creatures to devastating Imperial tanks. However, all armies, regardless of how large and impressive, are based on the same foundation: the basic unit of troops.

The models in the Battle For Macragge box form the beginnings of a Space Marine and Tyranid force, and with them you have the first rung on the ladder that leads to a full-scale army. The battle scene above depicts two such armies in conflict, and the models you already have are shown among them. By gradually adding more models, you can build up all the various elements that make for a tactically flexible and powerful army, one that is more than capable of holding its own on a battlefield.

Whether you decide to start a Space Marines army, a Tyranid army, or another army entirely, it's a good idea to pick models from a race you like the look of – the metallic and skeletal Necrons, the lithe and deadly Eldar or even the brutish and crude mobs of Orks – as the start of your collection. The Warhammer 40,000 rulebook in the Battle for Macragge box has a brief introduction to all of these armies. However, getting your hands on the relevant army book, called a Codex, is essential as you build a proper army. The Codex tells you much more about your troops – how they fight, their background, racial history, special characters, along with many other details that make each army unique. It also covers useful elements, such as uniforms and paint schemes.