How are Custodes different from Space Marines?

Where Space Marines represent the mass-produced, genetically-engineered soldiers of the Imperium of Man, the Adeptus Custodes are a force of individual warriors, each a bastion in his own right and a sentinel of unmatched capability and singular purpose created to counter any possible threat -- Human, alien or Daemonic ...

Is a Custodes stronger than a Space Marine?

Custodes are literally designed to kill space marines. 1 squad held off an entire Tyranid hive fleet's ground forces with no casualties.

What is the difference between Space Marine and Custodes?

Custodians are all unique, rebuilt from tiny infants, every cell in their bodies remade by the Emperor's plan. Each one is like a 'custom' model, whereas every Space marine, even the Primaris, are mass production made with organs sewn into ordinary flesh.

How are Custodes different?

Custodes are larger, faster, smarter and more skilful marines, here is a small excerpt where Death Guard Captain Garro duels one in a sparring ring.

What is the difference between Custodes and Astartes?

The Astartes are the super soldiers of the Imperium and are, compared to normal humans, like demi-gods, fighting on the front line of a myriad of warzones across the galaxy. However, the Custodes only responsibility is to protect the Emperor and the Golden Throne.

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Could a Custodes fight a Primarch?

Three to Five custodes should work on the primarchs... But like they said above, it all depends on whos against them for well you know, each primarch has his own quirks and techniques unique to them.

Do Custodes feel pain?

As mentioned earlier, all non-vehicle Adeptus Custodes units get a 4+ invulnerable save as standard their 6+ feel no pain save now applies to all mortal wounds regardless of the source, this being the new Aegis of the Emperor ability that all non-vehicle Adeptus Custodes units have as standard on their Datasheet.

Do custodes respect GREY Knights?

( the custodes to protect the emperor and his interests, the grey knight to fight of demonic incursions) and according to the the emperors legion book they respect but distrust each other.

Can Custodes fight twice?

Peerless Warriors (1 CP) – Custodes can Shoot twice and Fight twice during their activation. This is an even better version of the strategic ploys Marine factions have, which make you pick shooting twice or fighting twice.

Who is the current Custodes leader?

Trajann Valoris is the current Chief Custodian and 17th Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes, the elite bodyguard of the Emperor of Mankind, and perhaps the deadliest individual warrior in the entire Imperium.

Is the emperor the primarch of the Custodes?

The Custodes is an elite cadre of genetically engineered transhuman warriors who are even more potent in combat than the Adeptus Astartes. They are to the Space Marines as the Emperor is to His primarchs, and it is rumoured that they were each created by the Master of Mankind personally.

How do Custodes view Space Marines?

Basically, to them, every Space Marine, no matter how loyal until now, is a potential traitor. And being Space Marines, they're far more dangerous than regular mortal humans. Rebellions and heresies have torn the Imperium, but only the Horus Heresy shattered it, and killed the Emperor.

What is the strongest Space Marine faction?

From a competitive standpoint, the Iron Hands and Imperial Fists are the best Space Marine Chapters to play, followed by the Dark Angels, Deathwatch and Space Wolves. However, don't let this discourage you from playing a Space Marine Chapter you like based on the models, lore and history.

Can Custodes turn to chaos?

Have there EVER been any custodes that turned to chaos? Probably not since they are probably the most loyal of the Corpse Emperor's servants, and they mainly have been shut-ins since the end of the Horus Hersey.

What are Custodes good at?

Custodes are an ideal painting project, with highly detailed individual models that you can really take your time on thanks to their small number, while in-game they're hard as nails with every Custodian enjoying an impressive statline and the best equipment the Imperium has to offer.

How old are most Custodes?

How old are most Custodes? The oldest non-Dreadnought Custodes should be pretty much 10,000-plus years old. Space Marines and Custodes are virtually immortal, given vastly extended lifespans, but not truly immortal until killed.

Are GREY knights better than Custodes?

Custodes. GK's are nice but AC's we're made to crush, if needed, everything the galaxy could offer up. They're (AC) not invulnerable but if it's a generic GK vs a 'generic' AC. Then the Custodes wins 99% of the time.

Does the Emperor like the Custodes?

Yes. His Custodians were his companions, friends, and advisors almost from the moment he decided to take over Terra. He trusted them with important missions, confidential advice, and trained them in all aspects of life. He goes as far as to refer to them as his companions himself.

Why do Custodes hate Primarchs?

The Custodes held the primarchs in contempt due to half of them turning against the Emperor.

Do Custodes call the Emperor Father?

Some astartes do, and primarchs do, but Custodes have always seemed to be a bit more straightline in view with what the Emperor actually felt about his creations.

Can Custodes deny the witch?

There are several ways to give a Custodes Character the ability to deny the witch. The Stratagem Spark of Divinity lets you deny a power as if you were a psyker within 12". The Impregnable Mind WLT also lets you deny a power as if you were a psyker, but adds +1 to your roll.

Is a Custodes stronger than a Primarch?

The Primarchs without a doubt. The Adeptus Custodes are far beyond the Astartes and even the might of the Thunder Warriors. Each one has the Emperor's blood in his veins, each one is a god among gods.

Why don't the Custodes fight?

Due to the vast size of the Imperial Palace, the Custodes always act as a defensive army. Together with the Sisters of Silence they represented the Talons of the Emperor being the right hand of the Emperor. For much of their history the Custodes rarely left the Imperial Palace and even more rarely left Terra.

What is Custodes motto?

Custodes Portae Occidentis is their motto which means Guards of the Western Gate.

Who can Custodes ally with?

IMO Guard, Sisters, and maybe AdMech bring the most benefits to Custodes as they have cheap units for actions & objectives or big guns on relatively cheap platforms. In that sense, the 'best' allies are typically Guard (usually Scions), Sisters of Battle or AdMech.