Can Space Marines reproduce?

So, whats the truth, or the closeste version to canon? Marines can reproduce, but they will spawn just normal humans, or they cannot reproduce at all? Astartes are still human in the mental department, they have more control on their psychological and stress factor than most humans.

Can a Space Marine have kids?

The Space Marines are engineered and conditioned to essentially be warrior monks, spending their entire lives fighting(which can last several centuries and even millennia). They cannot have children, are not allowed romantic relationships (as far as we know), and often outlive any mortal acquaintances that they make.

Are Space Marines able to reproduce?

They (probably) can't reproduce with humans

Space Marine DNA is just too different to normal human DNA, so there is no chance to reproduce the natural way with human woman.

Are all Space Marines sterile?

The lore is pretty consistent on this subject. It seems that the radiation and other treatments that a prospective space marine is subjected to during the conversion process does render them sterile. Space marines can't reproduce sexually (probably for the best).

Can there be female Space Marines?

There are currently no known female Space Marines, mainly due to the genetic problems mentioned by others. That being said, the possibility of that changing some point in the future has opened up a bit with the introduction of Primaris Space Marines.

40 Facts and Lore on Can Space Marines Reproduce and Have Families in Warhammer 40K

Why are there no females in Warhammer 40k?

In-universe there cannot be female Space Marines, because all Space Marines are modified by geneseed coming from Primarch and Emperor himself, who are all males. Imperial technology is not advanced enough to modify female soldier.

What are female Space Marines called?

Female Space Marine Models

The women in power armor were not officially Space Marines (though they looked like it) and were officially called “Adventurers”. And the Little Sisters of Purification weren't officially licensed Games Workshop IP, but were 3rd-party fan content.

Are Space Marine eunuchs?

Subject: Are Space Marines all eunuchs? Space Marine are officially steril and asexual (mentionned in their older codex and general fluff). They are chemically castrated but probably have genitals (but potentialy very underdeveloped).

Were there any female Primarchs?

Neither do orks, since they are an entirely asexual species. Theory: Well the Emperor did use his on DNA when foring the Primarchs. Theoretically, it is a form of asexual reproduction. The Primarchs can technically only be male.

Are Space Marines genetically modified?

Marines are human chimeras, or more accurately bio-borgs, not genetically modified humans.

Is Space Marine immortal?

Due to the aforementioned gene-seed, Space Marines are nearly immortal when it comes to aging. While their life expectancy is greatly hindered as they engross their lives in war, after reaching adulthood, Space Marine's essentially cease aging.

How do Space Marines poop?

They go to a toilet. They're still humans.

Can Space Marines grow back limbs?

From the bio-seed of the Space Marine, replacement lungs, livers and hearts can be grown, even great sheets of new skin for when a Battle-Brother's own has been burnt or flayed away. Apothecaries have no way, however, of restoring missing limbs.

Can a Space Marine remove his armor?

Yes, a Space Marine can remove his armour according to the Deathwatch core rulebook. The Deathwatch core rulebook's armour section explains that it takes around 30 minutes to remove or put on power armour with 3 chapter serfs (slaves).

How tall is a 40k Space Marine?

Something like space marines are generally 7' tall/a little over 2 metres, primaris space marines are 8 1/2 feet tall/over 2.5 metres tall, and primarchs are roughly 10 feet/3 metres tall with Alpharius Omegon possibly being smaller.

How long do Space Marines live?

A Space Marine enjoys the dubious type of longevity called "immortal until killed". Several Chapter Masters boast lifespans of over a thousand years of age. There are also Chaos Marines who are still alive (such as it is) for over ten thousand years, living in the Eye of Chaos.

Why are Adepta Sororitas all female?

The Sororitas are derived from the all-female Daughters of the Emperor, an all-female order cooped by Vandire during the Reign of Blood, in whose service they were named the Brides of the Emperor.

How many organs do Space Marines have?

There are nineteen varieties of gene-seed corresponding to the nineteen different superhuman organs that are surgically implanted into a Space Marine. Most Chapters have existed for thousands of years.

Why are Space Marines called Astartes?

'Adeptus' means "someone who has been obtained [something]" / "someone who attained [something]". Word 'Astartes' literally means "of Astarte". Astarte was a Semitic goddess of fertility, sexuality, and war. So it doesn't make sense in Space Marines matter.

How fast can an Astartes run?

Anyway, the final running speed will be no less than 440. Rounds being 5 seconds long, that's 88 meters per second, or 316.8 kilometers per hour. If Wings of Angels add to base move, we'll have running speed of 1020. That's 204 meters per second, or 736.4 kilometers per hour - a bid to outrun a jet!

Do Space Marines get tattoos?

Some tattoos may even be vestiges of pre-Space Marine tribal markings or gang affiliations. Space Marines are recruited from hundreds of different human cultures so it is no surprise to see this reflected in some Astartes retaining the tattoos, scarification or warpaint of their homeworld culture.

Is Space Marine canon?

Apparently the ending on space marine is canon. Unless it has changed the official line from THQ and GW is the events of the Space Marine game takes place in a parallel timeline where Titus is Captain of the 2nd, not (I, Cato) Sicarius, so not canon.

How many years 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).

Will there be a Space Marine 2?

Saber Interactive's Space Marine sequel was announced at last year's The Game Awards with a fancy CGI trailer that confirmed the return of Ultramarines hard man Captain Titus, as well as a few GIFs' worth of gameplay.

Can Primaris fall to chaos?

Earlier this week the world, the galaxy even, was shocked by the news that Primaris Marines where turning renegade, falling to Chaos and going traitor. This news has spread rapidly, bringing joy to the hearts of traitors and cultists everywhere and confusion, anger, and sadness to loyal citizens.