What is warhammer 40k first edition?

Warhammer 40,000 (commonly known as Warhammer 40k or simply 40k) is a tabletop wargame released by Games Workshop in 1987. The first edition was released in 1987 and was primarily designed by Rick Priestley. It was set in a dystopian future where humanity has splintered into different factions, and alien races are threatening the survival of the human race.

The first edition rules were contained in a softcover book and included 64 pages that contained basic rules and army lists for six of the main races in the game. The game was played on a 4' x 4' tabletop with 28mm miniature figurines.

The first edition focused more on narrative gameplay, with a greater emphasis on role-playing and storytelling aspects than on tactical combat. The game featured many different factions, including human armies known as Space Marines, the Orks, and the Eldar.

One of the most significant changes in the first edition was the introduction of the "fighters," which were replaced in subsequent editions with "psykers." Psykers were powerful individuals with psychic abilities who could cast various spells and manipulate the environment of the battlefield.

The first edition of Warhammer 40k set the foundation for the game's success and laid the groundwork for the subsequent editions that followed. It introduced the rich lore, intricate rule systems, and the different factions that players could choose from, making it a highly influential game in the world of tabletop wargaming.