In the 41st millennium, the Raven Guard are led by Chapter Master Kayvaan Shrike, who recently crossed the Rubicon Primaris, changing from a Firstborn marine into a Primaris Space Marine, and getting a gloriously moody new miniature in the process. The 9th Edition Space Marines codexwas released on October 10, 2020, so it’s available now. There is also a special Collector’s Edition available, if you fancy it. Rules for units that are only available to the Blood Angels Chapter and their successors – including 18 datasheets

The Blood Angels are a combat focused army, able to field extremely powerful characters and specialist melee units. While they retain many options that lend their conventional Space Marine brethren tactical flexibility, the chances are that if you build a Blood Angels army, you’re going to specialise in slicing and dicing. Formerly known as theX Legion Astartes, the Iron HandsChapterhave a closer affinity with the technology-loving machine cult of the Adeptus Mechanicus than any other Space Marine Chapter, orperhapsany other branch of the Imperium. In battle, they’re renowned for fielding large numbers of tanks, Dreadnoughts, and other war machines, as opposed to massed infantry – and for encouraging augmetic body part replacements(or improvements, depending on your point of view) among their Space Marines.M41: Assault on Ice Planet Zoran — The Alpha Legion incites an uprising on the frozen planet of Zoran. Captain Metraen leads elements of the 3rd and 8th Companies to crush the insurrection. [4e]

Three detachments – the Baal Strike Force, Angel's Blade Strike Force and Lost Brotherhood Strike Force Clarion Dawn — Death Company Stormraven Gunship, took part in the Diamor Campaign on the planet Amethal. [37b]There are three, unique Blood Angels dreadnoughts. The Furioso Dreadnought is a regular ‘box’ dreadnought, equipped with two close combat weapons, one of which it can upgrade for the infantry-pasting frag cannon. War on Murder — Blood angels Marines fought on the planet named One-Forty-Twenty, aka "Murder" against the arachnoid race dubbed " Megarachnids" [67]

The Space Wolves are also potent close combat specialists, but trade the refined grace of the Blood Angels for savage barbarian assaults and potent mysticism . All in the name of the Emperor, of course – no need to call the Inquisitor. However, despite their newfound fame and nobility, the Legion continued to battle with its own demons. The bloodlust that defined the early Legion remained, and Sanguinius desperately sought to both keep it a secret and find any solution he could to elevate it. [44c] Notable Battles during the Great CrusadeNote 1: Space Hulk: Tactics doesn't specify when the story exactly happens, it just says "closing years of the M41". Other sources can give us more information: Karlaen had been First Captain for two centuries in 999.M41, this means Ubaldo could have been First Captain until 799.M41. The main characters in the campaign already know of the Tyranids. This means the First Tyrannic War has already happened and the story is set between 742.M41 and 799.M41. Varon — Codicier, who was attached to the Company of Captain Tycho, when they were tasked with quarantining the Hive World Orilan [87] Belsarius Fury — Predator Destructor that took part in the Third War of Armageddon. Destroyed during the defence of Hades Five. [6a]

Servius — was later chosen to become the first Sanguinary High Priest of the Angels Sanguine Chapter during the Second Founding. [30] The loyalistshave been hunting down these ‘Fallen’ ever since in a quest forabsolution for their chapter. In the 41st millennium, as a Codex compliant chapter, the Dark Angels are still on this mission of redemption, with multiple successor chapters aiding them. Carmine Blades, [25] Charnel Guard, [24c] Cruor Blades, [57a] Crimson Knights, Crimson Blades, Crimson Legion, [22a] Crimson Swords

Despite this influx of new blood, the Blood Angels are in a precarious position. The Baal system lies on the far side of the Cicatrix Maledictum, cutting them off from the light of the Emperor. They are a bastion of light against the darkness – yet, a darkness lingers in their hearts as well.