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How long can a space marine live for?
just like warp travel could have prolonged or shortened the time they have lived objectively. Don’t forget that time flows differently in the Warp, and so although 10,000 years has passed in residence, it may “only” have been 1,000 or so in the Eye.
How tall are Astartes?
about 7 feet tall
I generally accept that the average Astartes is about 7 feet tall, Primaris about 8, Custodes 9, Primarchs vary more, but 10-11 feet on average (Vulcan you too damn tall XD), and Big E being 15ish (Though with E and the Alpha Primarchs it’s harder to judge since they can use Psyker powers to change their appearance at …
Why are Space Marines so popular?
On top of all those factors Space Marines are also a good army in general. They have great stats, a good mix of mobility/durability/firepower, and are fairly forgiving tactically. Space Marines can be built to play pretty much whatever army type interests you as well. Want a bunch of large robots smashing around? Go dreadnought heavy.
Which Space Marine chapter should you choose?
Space Marines are an attractive option given the wealth of units on offer to combat the threats of the 41st Millennium. Choosing a chapter can be tough, but Iron Hands remain one of the best chapters to play in a competitive setting.
How do you play Space Marines in 8th ed?
Space Marine armies largely start on the table in 8th ed and as such, you must consider how you will counter many of the incredibly hard hitting lists that either infiltrate, outflank, deep-strike or simply shoot you to bits. Lastly, Space Marines are very vulnerable to Mortal Wounds such as with Smite, etc.
Should I Play Space Marines or Dark Angels?
If you aren’t feeling Iron Hands, Dark Angels are a decent alternative due to recent upgrades to their elite choices in Deathwing and Ravenwing. That said, Space Marines are a potent option no matter the chapter you choose.