The Space Marine codex is due according to rumors in early June, and some information is being talked about that gives us some insight to the what might be in that codex. Here is the latest Space Marine Information.
Please remember that these are rumors.
via Steve the Warboss on Faeit 212
My sources tell me the following content for the coming SM Codex:
Rules
-Chapter Tactics remains
-Chapter Tactics unlock Characters and exclusive Relics
-Black Templar are gone
-Legion of the Damned are gone
Space Marine Captain
-5 points cheaper
-Chapter Master is now a upgrade for the captain
Maneus Calgar
-Is now a Lord of War
Iron Hands Character
-New Character
-Special Thunder Hammer with Area Damage
-Melta and Flamer combined Weapon
Space Marine Librarian
-Lexicanium is the base profile
-5 points cheaper
-Can be upgraded to a Codicier or a Episolary
Space Marine Command Squad
-Bike or Jump Pack option remains
-Honour Guard is gone
Terminator Command Squad
-Only when a Terminator Captain is in the Dettachment
-3 to 9 Terminators
Tactical Squad
-1 point cheaper per Marine
Land Speeder
-Can join Units with Bikes when the LS Squadron includes only one Model
Tanks
-Predators, Vindicators and Whirlwinds can form Squadrons of 1-3 Tanks
-No Land Raider Squadrons in the Codex
-Land Raider Redeemer and Crusade are Fast Attack
Dettachments
-Three in one Codex
-Codex Astartes Battle Company
-Raven Guard Strike Squadron
-White Scars Hunting Party