Are Space Marines asexual?

Space Marine are officially steril and asexual (mentionned in their older codex and general fluff).

Can Space Marines reproduce?

Space Marines also cannot procreate sexually as humans normally do as their genetic modifications make them sterile. Because their production cannot be scaled up, Space Marines are few in number.

Are Space Marines genderless?

In universe the Space Marines being all male is officially the result of technological limitations. Space Marines aren't born, they're made. A young man, preferably in his early teens, is implanted with 19 new organs (22 for Primaris). If he survives, and most don't, then he becomes a Space Marine.

How long can a space marine love?

On average 50 to 100 years due to the nature of their work for the Emperor. Lucky Space Marines 300 to 500 years .

Why are Space Marines so big?

A space marine starts life as a normal sized human. When a human adolescent is chosen to be genetically transformed into a space marine, they're implanted with several new organs. Some of these organs specifically alter the growth of bodily tissues, making the subject grow bigger and faster.

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Why are there no female Space Marines?

Tldr: in order to even be considered for recruitment into the astartes, a person has to be the strongest human out of a group of (at least) 7 billion humans (reflecting the ratio of space marines to mortal humans), and that person is always going to be a man.

Can Astartes reproduce?

All Astartes are sterile, and while some Astartes DO have sex (most notably the Space Wolves), they can not father children.

Do Space Marines get PTSD?

It is not uncommon for veterans who served in any of the U.S. military branches, such as the Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

How old can a Space Marine recruit be?

A Marine usually joins the ranks between the ages of 16-18, but such are the hormonal changes induced by the process of creating a Space Marine that recruits are physically fully grown before then. Pressures during wartime may accelerate the process.

How old can a Space Marine get?

They do not age. They can effectively live for all eternity and fight forever as far as far as a combat effective Space Marine can. But, they will die, all Space Marines eventually at some point during their lifetimes will come accross a battle they will not survive. Death to a Space Marine is always a violent one.

Do Space Marines ever sleep?

Space Marines are allocated 4 hours in which to sleep. It should be noted that many chapters will not keep strictly by this agenda, and may shorten prayer times for example, or even cut out one of the activities in the list, such as free time, if the Chapter Masters do not approve of it.

Has a Space Marine ever had a child?

The Space Marines are engineered and conditioned to essentially be warrior monks, spending their entire lives fighting(which can last several centuries and even millennia). They cannot have children, are not allowed romantic relationships (as far as we know), and often outlive any mortal acquaintances that they make.

Do Space Marines feel sadness?

Most Space Marines are just conditioned mentally to show less empathy/emotion but they still are capable of the full spectrum of human emotion (and have shown every kind in fluff). Moreover they are more prone to things such as rage and delusions of grandeur due to the power at their fingertips.

Do Space Marines see each other as brothers?

Space Marines call each other Brothers and Sons, but Space Marines are also almost free from standard human emotion. They don't have romantic relationships in the way that regular humans do–if they have them at all.

How rare is it to see Space Marines?

Even though Space Marines are the poster child of Warhammer 40K, they are rarely seen in-universe. Only small squads of Marines are sent out to take care of dire situations, usually without the help of other regiments. Imperial Guardsmen and most regiments of the Imperium have never seen a Space Marine, as a result.

How tall is a space marine model?

Warhammer miniatures stand around 1.1 inches tall, but it takes five to six hours to paint and create a detailed character. This model by Nick Wagner is a space marine captain, a leader of the space marine army.

What is the youngest Marine age?

Born in North Carolina and although only 14 years of age, having a muscular build, Lucas enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in Norfolk without his mother's consent. On August 6, 1942, he gave his age as 17 and went to recruit training.

What is the oldest you can be to join the Space Force?

To enlist in the Space Force, you must be 17 to 39 years of age and a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma.

Do Space Marines have two hearts?

Space Marines are genetically-engineered super warriors. Technically human, they are virtually anything but, possessing two hearts, three lungs and towering muscular physiques that dwarf even the largest human. Unarmoured, a Space Marine is more than a match for most foes, able to shatter bones with his bare hands.

Which branch of military has most PTSD?

All Veterans make great sacrifices for the good of their country. However, PTSD rates in Marines are significantly higher than the rates of those who served in other branches.

What mental illnesses keep you out of the military?

In the military's scheme of things, serious disorders such as major depression, anxiety or schizophrenia may be grounds for medical discharge or retirement, usually depending on their severity and amenability to treatment.

Do Space Marines see their families?

The Sons of Vulkan are renowned for frequently meeting or even returning to live with their families for sometime, other stories mention the odd Astartes briefly visiting their families, these where from the Space Wolf or Dark Angel chapters.

Who is the oldest living Astartes?

Dante is the oldest living Space Marine in the Imperium (excluding Dreadnoughts) and is held in awe by leaders of other Chapters, who can remember him being a famous commander when they were in the Scout Company.

Do Astartes drink alcohol?

Due to their bioengineered physiques, it is normally impossible for an Astartes to get drunk after ingesting ethyl alcohol.

How long can an Astartes go without sleep?

Yet even the mighty Space Marines cannot go too long without actual rest. The longest any Space Marine has ever been on active combat duty without rest is 328 solar hours, achieved by a squad of the Crimson Fists' Kill-team during the battle against the Orks for Rynn's World.