Editing Warhammer 40,000/9th Edition Tactics/Chaos Space Marines (section)

===Why Play Chaos Space Marines?===
The CSM have a lot going for them. A wide range of models - many of which being recent, fantastic and rich lore, spoiled for options when it comes to units, able to participate in every phase of the game, and rewarding synergy between CHAOS keyword units.

Chaos Marines want to be in the thick of it. Running up the board and slamming into the opposition to rip and tear the soft bodies of their enemies. It's a glorious and terrifying sight that is not for the faint of heart who don't want to see their frothing demon-worshiping psychopaths pumped full of artillery or bolter rounds. A necessary sacrifice to gain the attention of the dark gods and break the enemies' lines.

9th edition has had many positive impacts on the army as a whole. Namely the combination of smaller tables, shorter number of game rounds, and addition of new terrain rules make getting across the table much easier while also making every moment and death count. buying precious time for the greater glory of victory. Monstrous creatures and Vehicles being able to shoot into combat also breathes new life into units such as the defiler, a vintage daemon engine that still serves as a great beatstick/distraction carnifex.

CSM don't have many hyper competitive meta defining lists but that does not mean they struggle by any measure. The 9th Edition Codex has SERIOUSLY improved the power and versatility of Infantry, along with synergy that's been unheard of for this Army.  there are few outright terrible choices. As long as you properly support your chosen units you will get shit done. Have a plan for everything you include.

Go forth, desecrate, and conquer!