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Space Marines are without doubt one of the most popular armies available to players of Warhammer 40,000, particularly to first-time players. Why? Well, mainly because they are hard as nails! Even the most basic trooper in a Space Marine army is more than a match for those he faces on the battlefield. In terms of a straight comparison with troops from other races, Space Marines tend to shoot better, fight better, and have a better saving throw than the majority of creatures out there. They are armed and armoured as befits an elite fighting force of the Imperium. They are generally equipped with a wide variety of weaponry, ranging from the trusty boltgun to the deadly assault cannon, and they bring with them more than adequate support in terms of bikes, tanks, and other assorted vehicles. Finally, Space Marines also have their superb power armour – the majority the shots that hit a Space Marine will simply bounce harmlessly off the bonded ceramite plates.

A Space Marine army often appeals to players because of how it functions and looks. The mixture of squads, transport vehicles, tanks, and Dreadnoughts make for an amazing sight when fully painted and ready for battle. Space Marines also have a great deal of tactical flexibility – while they have units that are specialised in different types of fighting, a single Space Marine can be relied upon to fulfill most roles required of him. Also, since the majority of Space Marine Chapters tend towards simple markings and colour schemes, even a beginner can paint up an army that looks great. Adding detail to your models is easy, too, as Space Marine transfer sheets remove the need for any particularly tricky painting when it comes to badges and markings.

The Space Marines models you currently own make up one complete Tactical Squad. While you can invent any number of ways to continue playing with just these few models, the addition of one or two others will provide you with loads of new gaming opportunities to explore.

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