The Chaos Space Marine Datasheet is your essential guide to understanding and deploying these fearsome warriors on the tabletop. It’s a concise summary of everything you need to know about a Chaos Space Marine unit, from their combat abilities to their special rules. Mastering the information contained within this datasheet is crucial for commanding your forces effectively and crushing the Imperium.
Understanding the Chaos Space Marine Datasheet
A Chaos Space Marine Datasheet provides a standardized profile for a unit of Chaos Space Marines. It outlines all the key characteristics, weaponry, and special abilities that define them on the battlefield. This information is vital for making informed tactical decisions, such as whether to engage in melee combat, unleash a barrage of bolter fire, or utilize a psychic power. The Datasheet is the single source of truth for all rules pertaining to that unit. Think of it as the unit’s ID card and combat manual rolled into one.
Datasheets are structured in a fairly consistent way across the Warhammer 40,000 universe, but let’s delve into the specifics for Chaos Space Marines. You’ll typically find sections covering:
- Unit Composition: How many models are in the unit?
- Wargear: What weapons and equipment are they carrying?
- Abilities: What special rules do they have (e.g., Feel No Pain)?
- Keywords: What factions do they belong to (e.g., Chaos, Heretic Astartes)?
The most important part is the characteristic section, which gives the stats:
- Movement (M): How far can they move in inches?
- Weapon Skill (WS): How accurate are they in melee?
- Ballistic Skill (BS): How accurate are they when shooting?
- Strength (S): How powerful are they in melee?
- Toughness (T): How resistant are they to damage?
- Wounds (W): How much damage can they take before being defeated?
- Attacks (A): How many attacks do they make in melee?
- Leadership (Ld): How resistant are they to morale effects?
- Save (Sv): What armor save do they have?
These datasheets are a cornerstone of the game, governing everything from movement and shooting to psychic powers and close combat. Without a proper understanding of the Chaos Space Marine Datasheet, it will be very hard to master the game. Using it as a reference will increase understanding of each unit on the battlefield.
To truly master the Chaos Space Marines, you need to dive deep into the official source material. We highly encourage you to check the latest Warhammer 40,000 Codex for Chaos Space Marines, where you’ll find the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on their datasheets.