Is 40k canon?

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Is Warhammer 40K set in our universe?

Warhammer 40,000 is set in the distant future, where a stagnant and dogmatic human civilization is beset on all sides by hostile aliens and supernatural creatures. The models in the game are a mixture of humans, aliens, and supernatural monsters, wielding futuristic weaponry and supernatural powers.

Are 40K and fantasy connected?

40k and fantasy were linked thanks to the realms books but they are no longer canon so the answer is no. The YouTube channel 40K Theories has stated that the Warp connects to different realities. As they explain it, the worlds of Warhammer Fantasy and 40,000 are separate universes, linked by the Warp.

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 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.

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What are Warhammer fans called?

Warhammer nerds. Thats how I've been referring to us when I've had to. I've taken to calling the 40something lads from work I got to relapse that and it's never not funny, particularly given that I'm deeper in than they are.

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.

Who is the god in 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 is the strongest in 40k lore?

The Orks can also be considered to be the most successful and powerful in Warhammer 40K due to their partial immunity to chaos, ability to reproduce quickly, and ever-growing strength when facing powerful threats. However, like chaos, Orks sate their bloodlust by turning against their own as well.

Who is the oldest Human in 40k?

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 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 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.

Does the Emperor of Mankind exist in Warhammer Fantasy?

The Emperor of Mankind is the overarching protagonist of the Warhammer 40K science-fantasy series. As the most powerful human psyker to exist, He is the founder and sole monarch of the Imperium of Man as well as the deity of the Imperial Cult.

Does America exist in Warhammer 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.

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.

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.

What is the strongest race in Warhammer?

In tabletop, the Eldar are arguably the strongest faction in the game thanks to their fantastic units.

Who is the scariest 40K character?

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After becoming a primarch, he led his legion in psychological and horrific night-based warfare and torture. A grim man and horrible opponent for sure, and by far the scariest in the Warhammer 40k universe.

Who is the main villain in Warhammer 40K?

In Warhammer's first installment of the Total War series, Archaon is both a major antagonist in the overall narrative as well as a playable character.

Who is the weakest Chaos god?

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.

Who is the strongest human in 40K?

Who does Khorne hate?

Khorne hates magic and those that use it, thus reserves much of his hatred for tzeench but his true wrath is reserved for Slaanesh - who is his complete opposite and seen as a weakling by the war-god. He is associated with the number eight, and it's reflected in rituals.

Who is older Nyx or chaos?

Trivia. At The House of Hades, Akhlys and Annabeth Chase refer to Nyx as being older than Gaea, thus making her the oldest daughter of Chaos.

Who is the oldest 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.

Who is the first born Primarch?

Ronan the First Born Primarch The Proto-Primarch Primarch of the Thunder Warriors This is Another 40k Universe of my Story What if the Thunder Warriors are Stable enough that the Emperor Never Purge them?