adeptus astartes

The Adeptus Astartes (Space Marines) are a faction in Warhammer 40K. They are the genetically engineered, super-human warriors of the Imperium of Man.

The Adeptus Astartes is split into many chapters of a thousand marines. Each chapter has their own distinct appearance, and some differ quite a bit in terms of traits and tactics. Space Marines are known for wearing massive power armor, painted in their chapter's colors, and wielding bolters.

Founding Chapters

• Dark Angels - I - led by Lion El'Jonson - Loyalist
• DELETED - II - led by [REDACTED] - ???
• Emperor's Children - III - led by Fulgrim - Traitor
• Iron Warriors - IV - led by Perturabo - Traitor
• White Scars - V - led by Jaghatai Khan - Loyalist
• Space Wolves - VI - led by Leman Russ - Loyalist
• Imperial Fists - VII - led by Rogal Dorn - Loyalist
• Night Lords - VIII - led by Konrad Curze - Traitor
• Blood Angels - IX - led by Sanguinius - Loyalist
• Iron Hands - X - led by Ferrus Manus - Loyalist
• DELETED - XI - led by [REDACTED] - ???
• World Eaters - XII - led by Angron - Traitor
• Ultramarines - XIII - led by Roboute Guilliman - Loyalist
• Death Guard - XIV- led by Mortarion - Traitor
• Thousand Sons - XV - led by Magnus the Red - Traitor
• Luna Wolves/Sons of Horus/Black Legion - XVI - led by Horus Lupercal - Traitor
• Word Bearers - XVII - led by Lorgar Aurelian - Traitor
• Salamanders - XVIII - led by Vulkan - Loyalist
• Raven Guard - XIX - led by Corvus Corax - Loyalist
• Alpha Legion - XX - led by Alpharius Omegon - Traitor

Other Notable Chapters

• Black Templars - Successor chapter of Imperial Fists
• Blood Ravens - Chapter featured in Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War
• Marines Malevolent
• Red Scorpions
• Carcharodons

See also

• Chaos Space Marine - Chaos counterpart
• Primaris Space Marine