Why are Space Marines so big?

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.

How big are the Space Marines?

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.

Why are Space Marines so strong?

They have the strategic and tactical acumen of a great leader and can fight effectively in nearly any condition. And so you put them in their power armor and give them weapons custom made for their size and specialized for their ability and they become even more powerful.

Why are Space Marines shoulders so big?

The marines have huge shoulder pads to make their asses look smaller. Serously, at the dawn on the imperium the emperor initiated the space marine project and it was a success, with one side effect. It made the space marines towering supermen but also made their asses too big.

What kills Space Marines?

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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 .

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.

Do Space Marines ever take off their 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 heavy is Space Marine armor?

Power Armor Astartes weighs about 300-400 kilograms. Space Marine weighs about 300 kg.

How many lungs do Space Marines have?

Space Marines are genetically-engineered super warriors. Technically human, they are virtually anything but, possessing two hearts, three lungs and towering muscular physiques that dwarf even the largest human. Unarmoured, a Space Marine is more than a match for most foes, able to shatter bones with his bare hands.

Why are there no 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.

How hard can a Space Marine punch?

Using two air canisters, the Power Fist can deliver 3,000 PSI of impact alongside my already impressive right hook*.

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.

Do Space Marines need to 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.

Who is the strongest Space Marine?

Ultramarines. The Ultramarines are considered one of the strongest and most honoured of all the Space Marine Chapters in the Imperium of Man, and were responsible for almost single-handedly holding the Imperium together after the Horus Heresy.

Are Space Marines genetically modified?

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

How long can a Space Marine 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.

How tall is an Ogryn?

The adaptation to the high-gravity environment as described above is the reason for the Ogryns' thick skin, powerfully muscular build and resulting monstrous size, as they stand between 2.5 to 3 metres tall.

How tall is a Space Marine without armour?

From what I remember, Space Marines are about 750 lbs WITHOUT armor or gear. They are 7-8 ft tall, and are surgically enhanced with thicker, denser bones, more organs, and much denser muscles. Something to remember, the Black carapace probably isn't too light itself.

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.

How do Space Marines poop?

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

How tall is a Space Marine Terminator?

Gargantuan. Power armoured marines are 7 feet so terminators should be about 7,5-8 feet tall.

Can Space Marine retire?

So Astartes never retire. They are made into ceaseless warriors, defending the Imperium and serving the will of the Emperor. There does not seem to be an observable age when their bodies break down. Dante, Commander of the Blood Angels, has lived and been fighting for more than 1,500 years.

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 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.