Do Space Marines need to sleep?

They would have quarters on the ships separate from the Space Marine section. Space Marines probably have 18 hour training shifts a day and don't need much sleep, 5 hours to spend time with a female and then they sleep for 1. They would probably spend their days being educated and doing things that girls like to do.

How long can Space Marines go without sleep?

Yet even the mighty Space Marines cannot go too long without actual rest. The longest any Space Marine has ever been on active combat duty without rest is 328 solar hours, achieved by a squad of the Crimson Fists' Kill-team during the battle against the Orks for Rynn's World.

Do Space Marines get tired?

Simply put, overwhelm people with news about one faction for two long and they'll start to get tired of it. I know I'm ready for whatever comes after Marines. Let us know if you've felt Space Marine fatigue, down in the comments!

Do Space Marines sleep in their armor?

Space Marines have many enhancements such as extra organs and equipment built into their armour to deal with anything not related to killing the emperor's enemies, such as cleaning, eating or sleeping. They can do their activities in armour, they just don't have to.

Can Space Marines live forever?

They can effectively live for all eternity and fight forever as far as far as a combat effective Space Marine can. But, they will die, all Space Marines eventually at some point during their lifetimes will come accross a battle they will not survive. Death to a Space Marine is always a violent one.

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How old is the average space marine?

The average age of a Space Marine who is dutiful to the Emperor and repelling enemies of the Empire is about 300-350 years. No Space Marine has ever been reported of dying of old age and all of them expect to die in battle against enemies of the Empire.

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.

How do Space Marines poop?

This may sound like a joke, but it is a serious question. I know that spacemarine's eat or gain nutrients ,but when, where or how do they go to the toilet. They go to a toilet. They're still humans.

Is there a female Space Marine?

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.

Why are Space Marines so big?

A space marine starts life as a normal sized human. When a human adolescent is chosen to be genetically transformed into a space marine, they're implanted with several new organs. Some of these organs specifically alter the growth of bodily tissues, making the subject grow bigger and faster.

Can Space Marines see in the dark?

The result is that Space Marines have visual acuity that is far superior to that of baseline humans and they can see in low-light conditions and near-darkness almost as well as in bright daylight.

What beats Space Marines?

Are Primaris replacing Space Marines?

No way! Primaris Space Marines do not replace regular (if a superhuman killing machine can be described as 'regular') Space Marines. These guys have a few extra genetic enhancements, thanks to Belisarius Cawl, and serve as additional reinforcements in the Adeptus Astartes arsenal, not replacements.

Could a Space Marine beat a Spartan?

Edge: Space Marine, This was also no contest, as the bolt pistol would win if the Space Marine was able to close the distance against the Spartans. Medium Ranged Combat: Space Marine - Bolter (Bolt Rifle), Let's just say that the bolter, the standard issue Space Marine gun, rapid-fires .

Why can Space Marines spit acid?

Consisting of two glands that are implanted into multiple locations inside a Space Marine's mouth, including the inside of the lower lip, in the salivary glands or in the hard palate, these two glands working in tandem transform an Astartes' saliva into a corrosive, blinding acid when consciously triggered.

Do male and female soldiers sleep in the same barracks?

In the U.S., nearly all barracks are coed, though individual bedrooms are still segregated. Once you are deployed, however, men and women often share the same quarters, especially if the base is in a remote location like Afghanistan.

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.

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.

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.

Do Space Marines eat?

Space Marines have been known to subsist on triglyceride gel and amino-porridge, as well as local wildlife hunted during their deployments. Some Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes have their own particular diets. The Dark Angels, for instance, are known to consume nutrigruel, carboloafs and vitamead.

What is Ceramite 40k?

Ceramite is a form of heat and shock-resistant ceramic material that is widely used throughout the Imperium of Man. High-quality ceramite is used in the manufacture of the higher-quality types of Imperial infantry, vehicle and aircraft armour, including Carapace Armour, Power Armour and Terminator Armour.

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.

Who is the oldest living Space Marine?

Bjorn the Fell Handed: Oldest living loyalist space marine around, he's been there since the Horus Heresy.

Are there any female Space Marines Warhammer 40k?

First of all, there WERE female Space Marines, way, way back in the earliest incarnation of Warhammer 40,000. Take a look at the page of Adventurers from the White Dwarf 99, in March of 1988.

Can Astartes get drunk?

Due to their bioengineered physiques, it is normally impossible for an Astartes to get drunk after ingesting ethyl alcohol.