In the dark gloom of the distant future, there is only war.

On the distant planets of the Imperium of Mankind, in a galaxy scourged by warp storms and endless conflict, the armies of Humanity fight for survival. With the Imperium already on the brink of annihilation, the hive fleets of the Tyranids emerge from the cold void between the stars. The Space Marines are the last line of defense standing between this ravenous alien threat and the devastated worlds of the Emperor's realm.

Dive into the 41st millennium with the Ultimate Introductory Set of Warhammer 40,000. It offers a complete introductory experience with plenty of incredible models, a battlefield to fight on, useful guides, and all the dice, tools, and rules needed to play your first games. Choose between the superhuman Space Marines and the ravenous Tyranids, entrust control of the other faction to a friend or family member, and engage in hours of fun. There’s no better way to take your first steps into the exciting world of Warhammer 40,000, and this box is also a great way to expand your existing collections.

This boxed set includes:

1x Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Introductory Guide of 72 pages, with a paperback cover: includes assembly guides, rule tutorials, and sample missions to get you started without issues and headaches.

1x Warhammer 40,000 Core Rulebook of 72 pages with a paperback cover: learn how to move your models, fight and win games. It also includes the complete rules for Combat Patrol games, a quick and balanced version of the game in which each faction uses a predefined army. The armies in this box can be used as full Combat Patrols for Space Marines and Tyranids.

44x Citadel plastic push-fit miniatures: this box is full of many miniatures to assemble, paint, and use in-game. You’ll find two starting forces, with leaders, troops, and support elements, all designed to be assembled without the use of glue, so you can start smoothly. The miniatures come with the appropriate bases, and the box includes:

12x Space Marines
genetically enhanced soldiers created for war. Their already lethal abilities are supported by enhanced armor, which amplifies their strength and resilience, and brutal weapons to annihilate any enemy.

- 1x Captain in Terminator armor: a veteran of thousands of wars, ready to lead a strike force against any opponent
- 1x Librarian in Terminator armor: all the strength of a Space Marine combined with terrifying psychic powers
- 5x Terminators: veteran warriors in impenetrable armor equipped with heavy weapons
- 5x Infernus Marines: armored troops wielding flame weapons to keep enemy swarms at bay

32x Tyranids
Totally alien creatures from a distant galaxy, guided by a gestalt consciousness. They seek nothing but to consume all life, absorbing and reshaping biomass into ever more deadly creatures.

- 1x Tyranid Prime with wings: a flying avatar of the will of the Hive Mind that connects all nearby Tyranid creatures
- 1x Psychophage: a massive, highly specialized monstrosity eager to consume enemies with its terrible jaws
- 3x Von Ryan’s Leapers: mantid-like hunters that erupt from the shadows to assault unsuspecting prey
- 5x Spinegaunts: living artillery bound to their symbiotic weapons
- 20x Termagants: scuttling hordes of simple Tyranid creatures, equipped with weapons that fire living ammunition
- 2x Ripper Swarms: small beasts tasked with delivering the killing blow to weakened enemies and stripping their bones

9x modular Citadel plastic terrain pieces: the frontier worlds of the Imperium are littered with crumbling structures built to ancient designs to withstand the perils of war. These terrains require assembly with glue and are designed to bring your tabletop to life, including:

- 1x SPM Hab Bunker: a spartan and practical shelter, mass-produced for use on many Imperial worlds
- 8x Palisades: spiked defensive walls that can be placed and combined in various ways

2x data sheets: one for each army; include simplified stats for each unit, helping you to play more smoothly.

2x double-sided game boards measuring 30" by 22.4": two sturdy cardboard game boards, with different battlefield illustrations