How old is the Warhammer 40k universe?

Most Warhammer 40,000 fiction is set around the turn of the 42nd millennium (about 39,000 years in the future).

When was the 40K universe created?

Overview. The Warhammer 40,000 universe (often shortened to Warhammer 40K, or just 40K) encompasses tabletop strategy games, magazines, novels, films, and video games. Warhammer 40K was created by Rick Priestley in 1987 as a futuristic continuation to his 1983 Warhammer Fantasy Battle tabletop game.

Is 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.

Is Warhammer 40K in the same universe as Warhammer Age Sigmar?

No. If anything AoS has killed the theory that 40k is in the same universe as the old Fantasy setting. The way worlds and universes exist in AoS are also completely different than in 40k.

What year is Warhammer 40K based in?

Warhammer 40,000 is set in the year 40,000, a time known as the 'Dark Millennium' or simply 'the grim darkness of the far future'.

TIMELINE of the 40K UNIVERSE by Trazyn the Infinite

How far in the future is Warhammer 40k?

Most Warhammer 40,000 fiction is set around the turn of the 42nd millennium (about 39,000 years in the future).

When did 40k lore start?

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.

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.

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.

Who is the oldest god in 40k?

Nurgle is one of the major Ruinous Powers and is the oldest. The God of Death and Decay has been part of the galaxy since the beginning.

What is the oldest race in 40k?

The Slann are some of the oldest beings in the Warhammer 40k universe. They are said to have counseled the Aeldari millions of years before the Fall of the Aeldari about the dangers of the Warp.

Who is the youngest god in 40k?

Slaanesh is the youngest of the four major Chaos Gods, having come to full sentience within the Immaterium only during the 30th Millennium.

Why is Warhammer 40k so expensive?

There's the distribution and supply chain team who make sure that the products can get where they're supposed to go. (Insert Cursed City joke here.) There's the staff who work in the stores, and, of course, the executives. That's a lot of people who depend on the price of those miniatures for their livelihood.

How old is the emperor of mankind 40k?

The God Emperor of Mankind was born on Earth around 8,000 BC in a Hittite village.

How many humans are in the 40k universe?

Some sources I've seen say that the Imperium of Man has a population of 4-8 Quadrillion humans. other sources say that the Imperium of Man has a population of 15 Quadrillion and some even say that the imperium of Man has a population of hundreds of quadrillion or even 1.5 quintillion.

Who is the youngest Chaos god?

Slaanesh is the youngest of the Chaos Gods, birthed by the fall of the ancient empire of the Aeldari. However, there is much more to learn the deeper you delve into the lore of these cataclysmic events.

Which Chaos god is weakest?

Slaanesh is the Chaos God of pain and lust. He is the weakest of the four chaos gods and the fastest fighter from his speedster movement. He was created from the Eldar races past carefree nature after getting bored conquering their enemies they deemed themselves superior over.

Are there only 4 Chaos Gods?

There are four Chaos Gods: wrathful Khorne, devious Tzeentch, pestilential Nurgle and cruel Slaanesh. All are jealous and prideful deities, each believing himself destined to be the supreme ruler of all existence.

Are there humans in total war Warhammer?

Total War: Warhammer featured four playable factions at launch, including the Empire (humans), the Greenskins (orcs and goblins), the Dwarfs and the Vampire Counts (undead).

How long do humans live in wh40k?

Indefinitely. But a lot of your expected life span depends on which world you live and you social status. Warhammer 40k is a dystopian hi tech civilisation. Rejuvenation technology and medical sciences can keep somebody alive forever, in theory.

What is Earth called in Warhammer?

Holy Terra, the name for Earth, as the capital of the Imperium of Man, in the table top strategy and RPG game Warhammer 40,000.

Is 40k canon?

Within the Warhammer 40,000 community, most content created or licensed by the franchise's owner, Games Workshop, Limited, is considered to be canon. However, some sources are more canon than others.

Why is it called Warhammer?

They were a bunch of nerds in the 1980s who picked a name which sounded cool to them to market the game they whipped up to help sell Citadel Miniatures. It's like a name for a heavy metal band, like those around back then such as Axe, Saxxon, Metallica, ManoWar etc. Short, brutal and easily recognizable.

How strong are orks 40k?

It's well-known by now that Orks are mind-bogglingly tough creatures, able to shrug off wounds that would turn a human into a fine mist and even threaten one of the Angels of Death.