What are Space Marines? Examining the Emperor's Angels, the Adeptus Astartes!

About this episode

The episode explores the nature and humanity of Space Marines in the Warhammer 40k universe.

In the grimdark setting of the 41st Millennium, there are countless horrors both Xenos and Manmade to be found across the Galaxy. While star systems burn and the legions of Chaos attempt to bring all to ruin, there are those forces that cling on to crumbling remnants of the Imperium of Mankind. Of those, there are none more legendary, and perhaps infamous, than the Emperor's Angels. The iconic and triumphant Space Marines. But just what are these mutant super soldiers? Do they still hold on to their humanity? Join Ross and Alexis as they plummet down in a drop pod to discover the truth!

People in this episode

Host: Ross

Guest: Alexis

Topics covered

• Space Marines
• Adeptus Astartes
• grimdark setting
• 41st Millennium
• humanity
• mutant super soldiers

Keywords

• Space Marines
• Adeptus Astartes
• grimdark
• 41st Millennium
• mutant super soldiers
• Emperor's Angels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adeptus Astartes, Imperium of Mankind, Chaos

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