Why are Ultramarines called Smurfs?

Chapter History. In an unknown time, the Ultramarines spawned a chapter full of the abhuman, Smurfs. They are an Abhuman race from the planet Smurfopolis.

How did the Ultramarines get their name?

Ultramarine is a deep blue color pigment which was originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a powder. The name comes from the Latin ultramarinus, literally 'beyond the sea', because the pigment was imported into Europe from mines in Afghanistan by Italian traders during the 14th and 15th centuries.

What was the Ultramarines original name?

The Ultramarines, originally known as the War-Born ^[50a], were the XIII Legion of the original twenty Space Marine Legions. This loyalist Legion was later re-organized and divided into Chapters according to the Codex Astartes.

Are Ultramarines different from Space Marines?

The Ultramarines are a Chapter of Space Marines. They are the most influential of all Chapters, founded upon the XIII Legion (also named Ultramarines), which was very dominant in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy.

Why are all space marines Ultramarines?

The name "Ultramarines" is a nod to both the Chapter's standing amongst the other Space Marine Chapters and their role as the source for the gene-seed of more Chapters of Astartes than any of the other former First Founding Legions combined.

ULTRAMARINES ARE NOT SMURFS!!

Why 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.

Who is the strongest Space Marine?

Who is the oldest Ultramarines?

Ortan Cassius is Master of Sanctity of the Ultramarines. At almost four hundred years old, Cassius is the oldest member of the Ultramarines Chapter (excluding those interred inside Dreadnoughts). He has perfected his oratory skills to allow the Ultramarines to be carried across hundreds of worlds by his command alone.

What is the rarest Space Marines in Warhammer?

The Grey Knights , without question.

Who is the most powerful ultramarine?

Chief amongst all of these is the Primarch of the Ultramarines and Imperial Regent himself, Roboute Guilliman, who has recently become one of the most powerful characters in Warhammer 40k.

Who is the oldest Marine in Warhammer?

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.

Are there female Ultramarines?

They are the Emperor's super soldiers, genetically modified, and aside from violence, immortal. They are armed with the best armor and weapons the Imperium can provide and of course, They Know No Fear. Finally, they are always male.

How long can Ultramarines live?

These dates are based on casualties sustained; but the direct answer to your question was explicitly given in the original Codex: Ultramarines - Marines live to three centuries, after which they show signs of extreme old age.

What is the best Space Marine army?

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.

What is the Ultramarines slogan?

The Ultramarines are every bit the archetypal Space Marine. Their motto "Courage and Honour" and their strict adherence to the tactical doctrines laid down in the Codex Astartes give them a huge advantage on the battlefield.

Are Ultramarines Greek or Roman?

Ultramarines are the most obviously Greek SM legion-chapter.

Are there bad Space Marines?

Chaos Space Marines (also called Traitor Marines, Chaos Marines, Traitor Legionnaires and Heretic Astartes) is the term used to describe the many heretical Space Marines that betrayed the Emperor of Mankind and became servants of the Chaos Gods.

Is it rare to see Space Marines?

Even though Space Marines are the poster child of Warhammer 40K, they are rarely seen in-universe.

Are there any null Space Marines?

There are currently no known blanks serving as space marines. There is theory that the pariah gene and the space marine genetic conversions are not compatible.

How many Ultramarines died at Calth?

Casualties (defenders)

119,422 Ultramarines Astartes casualties, with a further 28,392 rendered combat-incapable.

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.

Do Ultramarines care about civilians?

Ultramarines, Blood Angels, White Scars, Imperial Fists and Raven Guard are all nice to civilians as well, though they will usually not go out of their way to protect them like the Wolves or Salamanders do.

Who is the main enemy of Space Marines?

The game's main antagonists are the Orks and the Forces of Chaos. The Orks are an alien race of brutish warriors. The Forces of Chaos are an even greater threat, and can summon monsters that live in a parallel dimension known as The Warp.

Who is the weakest primarch?

Lorgar (Lorgar was a preacher, he preferred fighting with words rather than weapons. He seems to be regarded as the physically weakest Primarch.

Who could beat Space Marines?