Are the 40k games canon?

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Are Warhammer 40k games connected?

Although they have similar names and share some characters and tropes, the settings of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy are completely separate.

Is Warhammer 40k Mechanicus canon?

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (2011) did, as in it identified the main character (Captain Titus) as the 2nd captain of the Ultramarines, so it is fair to consider the game as "not canon"

Is Warhammer in the 40k universe?

As they explain it, the worlds of Warhammer Fantasy and 40,000 are separate universes, linked by the Warp. The Elves of WHF and the Eldar of 40k are similar, but they are not the same race.

Is Warhammer 40k older than fantasy?

But: AoS succeeded the older fantasy game Warhammer Fantasy Battles, which was created before Warhammer 40K, and its in-lore history is in many ways tied to that game, so you could also argue that AoS is the older game, at least when it comes to its lore.

CANON and RETCONS in WARHAMMER 40k - Everything is canon!

What are Warhammer fans called?

Warhammer nerds. Thats how I've been referring to us when I've had to.

Why did they stop Warhammer Fantasy?

But why did Games Workshop get rid of Warhammer Fantasy Battles? The honest answer is just that Warhammer Fantasy Battles wasn't selling very well. The game was stagnating, not bringing anyone new into the hobby. There was also a major issue to do with intellectual property and copyright.

Does Earth exist in Warhammer 40k?

Terra (pronounced "Tear-UH"), or, in the most ancient records, "Earth," is the Throneworld of the Imperium of Man and the original homeworld of Mankind and of the God-Emperor. It is the most sacred and revered place in all the million worlds that comprise the Imperium.

Does Henry Cavill really play Warhammer?

Though he has never played Age of Sigmar, Henry Cavill has made it clear that he's a firm fan of every aspect of Warhammer 40k. From there, it all took off. Henry Cavill went on to experience a conversation that felt familiar to many of us when he appeared on the Graham Norton show in 2021.

Is Warhammer 40k Religious?

The Imperial Cult, also called the Cult Imperialis in High Gothic, is the official and only state religion of the Imperium of Man. It is devoted to the worship of the Emperor of Mankind as the ascended divinity and saviour of Humanity.

Is 40K and Sigmar connected?

You can use Age of Sigmar models in Warhammer 40,000 if you choose to play one of the Chaos factions, since they share the same Chaos deities in both games. However, you cannot use Warhammer 40,000 models within Age of Sigmar, as bolt guns and power armour haven't quite reached the Mortal Realms yet.

Who came up with 40K lore?

The story of Warhammer 40K starts with Laserburn. Laserburn was a set of rules for skirmish battles using 15mm miniatures. Written by Bryan Ansell and released in 1980 it set the groundings for what would later become the 40k universe.

Is Warhammer Medieval or Futuristic?

Warhammer (formerly Warhammer Fantasy Battle or just Warhammer Fantasy) is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme.

Who is the oldest chaos god?

The oldest and first of the chaos god is Khorne, this is said repeatedly in the Liber Chaotica which is our best in universe canon understanding of how the forces of chaos function.

Is 40k inspired by Dune?

Yes, absolutely there is ample evidence of a Warhammer 40k/Dune connection. Even a cursory look will reveal a number of similarities between Warhammer 40k and Dune that it's impossible to overlook them.

Is Sigmar the Emperor in 40k?

After Sigmar had completed the unification, he was coronated as Emperor by the Ar-Ulric himself, having been a deeply devout Ulrican in mortal life.

Who is the strongest human in Warhammer?

Does Tom Holland play Warhammer?

But it gets better because Tom Holland, the actor who plays Spider-Man, got in on the roasting of Cavill a bit, but in the end, asked to come over and play Warhammer too.

Will Warhammer ever make a movie?

Warhammer, the popular miniature table-top wargame, is to be made into a movie and TV show, starring Henry Cavill. The ex-Superman actor will also executive produce the adaptation, which he called a "lifelong dream come true".

Does America exist in 40k?

Yes, Merica is the North American continental hive sprawl and Franc is the old republic of France (before this was subsumed into the continental kingdom of Europa). Merica still existed by time of the Great Crusade.

Who is the oldest human in wh40k?

Ancient History

Ollanius Persson was born as one of the mysterious Perpetuals, and has lived so many lives that he has forgotten his true age. However he estimates that as of the Horus Heresy he was roughly 45,000 years old "give or take", which would place his birth around 15,000 B.C. in the city of Nineveh.

Is there a God in Warhammer 40k?

The four main Gods of Chaos are Khorne, the blood god who delights in primal violence, Tzeentch, the lord of change who relies on sorceries and knowledge to further ambitions, Nurgle, the plague father who represents disease, death, and rebirth, and finally Slaanesh, the dark prince of pleasure.

Who killed Archaon?

Nevertheless, Valten was determined to carry out his charge and protect the people of Middenheim. With the aid of the two greatest gods of the Empire -- Sigmar and Ulric, the warrior was certain he would be able to bring Archaon himself to battle and slay him.

How much does the average Warhammer army cost?

After factoring in books, dice, and other game aides you may need to play, you're looking at around $800 as the cost of an average Warhammer Army these days. However, there are ways to save on building a new or existing army: How to Buy Used Warhammer Armies & Save $$$

What is the life expectancy of a Warhammer Fantasy?

Dwarfs can live typically between 300 and 400 years. Exceptional Runesmiths can beat 600 years.