Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Short description: 2011 video game

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Developer(s)| Relic Entertainment[lower-alpha 1]
Publisher(s)| THQ[lower-alpha 2]
Director(s)| Raphael Van Lierop
Composer(s)|

* Cris Velasco
* Sascha Dikiciyan[1]

Series| Warhammer 40,000
Platform(s)| Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox Series X/S
Release| Original release

* NA: September 6, 2011
* AU: September 8, 2011
* EU: September 9, 2011[2]

Master Crafted Edition

* WW: June 10, 2025

Genre(s)| Third-person shooter, hack and slash
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is a 2011 third-person shooter hack and slash video game developed by Relic Entertainment and published by THQ. The game was released for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360 in North America, Australia, and Europe in September 2011.[2]

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine takes place in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe and features the Ultramarines chapter. Its gameplay focuses on a hybrid shooting and melee combat model. The game received generally mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.

A sequel, Software:Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, was released in 2024. A remastered version developed by SneakyBox, titled Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition, was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on June 10, 2025.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Gameplay
* 2 Synopsis
* 2.1 Setting and characters
* 2.2 Plot
* 3 Development
* 4 Release
* 4.1 Retail editions
* 4.2 Downloadable content
* 5 Reception
* 6 Sequel
* 7 Notes
* 8 References
* 9 External links
* 10 Features
* 11 History
* 12 See also
* 13 References
* 14 External links

## Gameplay

Space Marine emphasizes melee combat from a third-person perspective.

In Space Marine, the player engages enemies in both melee and at range from a third-person point of view.[4] The player character, Demetrian Titus, has a regenerative force shield (i.e. the "Iron Halo") that can absorb initial damages but require certain cooldown before recovery.[5] When his health gets low, performing stun moves can allow Titus to trigger a quick time event known as "Execution" which results in an instant kill and regaining a portion of his health.[6] Titus is accompanied by the characters Sidonus and Leandros for most of the game, though some missions are performed alone.[7] The game features a "Fury" meter that, when filled up, grants rapid health regeneration and stronger melee attacks.[5] This ability can later be upgraded with purity seals to improve its duration, the rate at which it recharges, and the effectiveness of ranged attacks (slow motion when zoomed, a faster fire rate and increased damage).[5]

The starting weapons include a combat knife and a 8-shot bolt pistol (which is semi-automatic but has infinite ammunition), though the player can acquire other more powerful weapons, hand grenades, ammunitions and medkits along the game. Upgradable ranged weapons include boltgun and heavy bolter, stalker bolter (which functions as a sniper rifle), melta gun (which functions as a combat shotgun), plasma gun, and also a new weapon not featured in the tabletop game known as the Vengeance Launcher, which is a grenade launcher that shoot remotely detonated sticky fusion grenades;[8] upgradable melee weapons include chainsword, power sword (acquired via DLC), power axe and thunderhammer. In certain stages of the game, Titus can also acquire a jet pack which provides short bursts of aerial movements and deals damages within a small area upon impactful landing.[9][8]

The game's main antagonists are the Orks and later the Forces of Chaos. The Orks are an alien race of brutish looters. The Forces of Chaos are traitor Space Marines who follow the Gods of Chaos, and can summon daemons that live in a parallel dimension known as The Warp. Portals conjured by the Traitor Legions allow daemons to enter the battlefield.[9][7][10]

In additional to the single-player campaign, the game also features an 8-vs-8 online multiplayer mode, and a 4-player cooperative survival mode called "Exterminatus", both of which have a class-based gameplay that dictates the type of weapons a player can choose to equip with each loadout.

## Synopsis

### Setting and characters

The events of the story take place on Forge World Graia, a planet devoted to producing weaponry for the Imperium of Man, which has been invaded by an Ork WAAAGH! led by Warboss Grimskull.

The game follows a Command Squad of three Ultramarines, a group of genetically-engineered, cybernetically and biologically enhanced super soldiers referred to in-universe as "Space Marines" or "Adeptus Astartes". The main characters are 2nd Company Commander and playable character Captain Demetrian Titus (voiced by Mark Strong), his immediate subordinate Veteran Sergeant Sidonus, and a relatively inexperienced and by-the-book Tactical Marine named Leandros. Other notable characters include Imperial Guard commander Second Lieutenant Miranda 'Mira' Nero and Ordo Xenos Inquisitor Drogan.

### Plot

After the invasion of Forge World Graia by Orks, Imperial military commanders decide to deploy a group of Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter to reinforce local Imperial forces and reclaim the planet's critical manufacturing capabilities.

Upon arrival, the squad provides assistance to the Guard and its sole surviving junior officer, Second Lieutenant Miranda 'Mira' Nero. After sabotaging captured planetary defense cannons, supply ships are able to reach the beleaguered defenders. While securing the Titan Invictus (a giant, bipedal war machine produced on Graia), Titus answers a distress call from Imperial Inquisitor Drogan (voiced by Danny Webb), from whom they learn of a weapon that can wipe out the Orks, but which needs a power source that is located in a reactor below the Manufactorum. Titus retrieves it and activates the Psychic Scourge, but the Orks are not killed. Instead, a Warp gate to the realm of Chaos is opened, unleashing several daemons that massacre the surrounding Orks. Moments later, the Chaos Lord Nemeroth emerges from the portal. It is then revealed that Drogan was killed at some point prior to meeting Titus and his corpse was possessed and used by Nemeroth as a sleeper agent. Titus gathers enough strength to grab the Power Source, which had been ejected from the Scourge, and Nemeroth is ambushed by Grimskull, the Ork Warboss in charge of their invasion of Graia, allowing the Space Marines to escape.

The Scourge makes a growing Warp portal around the Orbital Spire, allowing Chaos forces to pour in. Seeing this, Titus forms a plan to destroy the portal and the Spire by using the Titan they had secured earlier. The Titan Invictus is supercharged by the Power Source and destroys the Spire. Realizing that the Power Source is too dangerous to be entrusted to anyone, even the Inquisition, Titus decides to bring it back to the Chapter Master of The Ultramarines and the Chief Librarian so they can seal it in the Chapter’s armory. However, Sidonus is killed by Nemeroth and the Power Source is stolen and taken to the remains of the Spire. Leandros is greatly shaken by the fact that Titus appears unharmed by large amounts of Warp energy, which is known to corrupt anything it touches (including Space Marines).

The reinforcement fleet finally arrives, including a company of Blood Ravens Space Marines, the rest of Titus's company and large numbers of Imperial Guard. Titus leads them in an attack through the remaining Chaos forces to stop Nemeroth from performing a ritual to ascend to the status of a Daemon Prince. Titus confronts Nemeroth atop the Spire, and both are knocked off the Spire in the struggle. After crushing Nemeroth's head, Titus breaks the Power Source in half with his hands. Titus survives the exposure to the raw Warp energy again, and is rescued by a Thunderhawk dropship.

Afterward, Titus is approached by Inquisitor Thrax, accompanied by Leandros and escorted by several Black Templar Space Marines, who places Titus under arrest. Leandros believes that his Captain has been corrupted by Chaos based on Titus’ repeated exposure to warp energies. Titus denies accusations of heresy and is backed up in this by Lieutenant Mira, who also protests the accusation, but Titus warns her to back down, knowing the Inquisition may summarily execute the population of the planet. Titus voluntarily goes with Inquisitor Thrax on the condition that the Inquisition leaves the planet and his fellow Ultramarines alone. Before taking off from the planet, Titus chastises Leandros for his single-minded following of the Codex Astartes, and his inability to see past it and think for himself - something Titus believes is the true test of a Space Marine.

A computerised report in Imperial records shows that the threat on Graia has been contained. The planet is under quarantine by order of Inquisitor Thrax, and Titus is under investigation by the Inquisition on charges of heresy.

## Development

Developer Relic Entertainment recruited staff with experience of working on console titles to assist in the creation of the game.[11] This included people who had worked on the Gears of War, God of War and Far Cry series.[12]

Two sequels were planned but were cancelled due to the closure of THQ.[13]

Sega took over publishing of the game following their acquisition of Relic Entertainment in 2013, and Relic began self-publishing following their split from Sega in 2024.[14]

The soundtrack for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine was composed by Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan.[1]

## Release

THQ released a playable demo for Windows and Xbox 360 on August 23, 2011 and for PlayStation 3 on August 24, 2011.[15] In Japan, it was published by CyberFront and released on October 27, 2011.[16][17]

### Retail editions

Multiple editions were released for the game:

* The "First Edition" was made available through Amazon in Germany and contains the base game along with the bonus Golden Relic Bolter weapon, along with the Emperor's Elite Pack and the Traitor Legions Pack.

* The "Limited Edition" contains all the contents of the "First Edition" along with the Golden Relic Chainsword weapon.

* A "Collector's Edition" of the game was released by THQ, containing the game along with physical extras including a replica purity seal, a hardcover art book, 25 collector's foil cards and the soundtrack. If the "Collector's Edition" was ordered from THQ, a free copy of Darksiders and the Power Sword pre-order bonus was also included.

* An "Ultimate Edition" was released containing the game and all additional DLC on the US PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3.

* On September 23, 2021, Sega announced and released an "Anniversary Edition" of the game on Steam with it being a free update to owners of the original game. The "Anniversary Edition" includes the original game and all officially released DLC, as well as other digital items such as the soundtrack, strategy guide, art book, cards, ringtone, wallpapers, and the game's launch trailer.[18]

### Downloadable content

Several character skins and models for Space Marine and Chaos Marine chapters have been released, along with content that was originally reserved for those who preordered the game. A new wave-based game mode called "Exterminatus" was also made available for free download.

## Reception

Reception

| Review scores

Publication| Score
PC| PS3| Xbox 360
Destructoid| N/A| N/A| 8/10[5]
Eurogamer| N/A| 6/10[4]| N/A
Game Informer| N/A| 8/10[6]| 8/10[6]
GameRevolution| N/A| B−[22]| B−[22]
GameSpot| 7/10[23]| 7/10[23]| 7/10[23]
GameSpy| 3.5/5[24]| N/A| N/A
GameTrailers| N/A| N/A| 7.6/10[25]
Giant Bomb| 4/5[9]| N/A| 4/5[9]
IGN| 7.5/10[26]| 7.5/10[26]| 7.5/10[26]
Joystiq| N/A| N/A| 4/5[27]
OXM (US)| N/A| N/A| 8/10[28]
PC Gamer (UK)| 82%[29]| N/A| N/A
PSM| N/A| 8/10[30]| N/A
Digital Spy| N/A| 4/5[31]| N/A
The Escapist| 4/5[7]| N/A| N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic| 74/100[19]| 70/100[20]| 76/100[21]

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine received "mixed or average" reviews on Windows and PlayStation 3, while the Xbox 360 version received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[19][20][21]

IGN praised the re-creation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe and the variety in the enemy encounters.[26] The A.V. Club gave the Xbox 360 version a B+, saying, "Fortunately, it isn't pure fan service: It offers a fast-paced, gory start to a promising new franchise."[32] GamePro gave the game four stars out of five and complimented the visuals of the game and the blending of hack-and-slash and shooter gameplay, but criticized the campaign, claiming that it was linear and that some of the environments were uninspired.[33] The Daily Telegraph gave the Xbox 360 version three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that it "can't compete with the genre leaders in terms of spectacle, budget and direction. And one has to question the wisdom of releasing in such close proximity to Gears of War 3. But for Warhammer 40k fans, or those who just can't wait to engage in a little alien slaughter, Space Marine's solid genre mash-up should prove a satisfying battle ground."[34] However, Edge gave the PS3 version a score of five out of ten, saying, "Despite the air of brutality Space Marine tries to cultivate, it's ultimately defined by convenience; by linear levels where you follow the green lights of unlocked doors from one corridor to the next, while the gentle trickle of upgrades and new weapons does just enough to keep you playing. The result is sometimes casually enjoyable, but never vivid, or memorable, or truly involving."[35]

The Escapist gave the PC version a score of four stars out of five, saying that it "combines gameplay elements to nail the feel of being a 7 foot armored tool of destruction. The game will simply leave you wanting more in both good and few bad ways."[7] Digital Spy gave the PlayStation 3 version a similar score of four stars out of five, saying, "The game moves along nicely, eliminating potential problems with repetition; the graphics are great and the multiplayer is enormous fun, despite a few technical problems. OK, so Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine isn't the most original of games, or the most innovative, but it is finely polished and paced, and offers enough entertainment to overlook any shortcomings."[31] The Digital Fix gave the Xbox 360 version a score of seven out of ten, saying that it "seems a bit of a rough diamond; certainly, expectations were high prior to release and if you dig into the meat of the multiplayer you will find a game worthy of your attention and time."[36] However, 411Mania gave the same Xbox 360 version six out of ten, saying that it "ends up looking like a generic knock-off of the games it had a hand in creating creatively."[37] Metro gave the PS3 version a similar score of six out of ten, saying, "The one note action might be pitch perfect, but the lack of variety or any real tactical depth soon drowns it out."[38]

## Sequel

On December 9, 2021 Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment announced Software:Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 with a cinematic trailer. It was confirmed that Captain Titus would be making his return and had become a Primaris Space Marine. The trailer featured Tyranids as enemies, replacing Orks from the original game. It was also announced that the voice role of Titus had been recast, and he would be voiced by Clive Standen.

## Notes

1. ↑ Remastered version developed by SneakyBox
2. ↑ Original version first published by THQ. Publishing rights to the original release picked up by Sega in 2013 upon THQ's bankruptcy. Currently self-published by Relic Entertainment after split from Sega. Remastered version published by Sega.

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## External links

* MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

## Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

## History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

## See also

* IGDB - game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

## References

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2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/.
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11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames.
12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games.
13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/.
14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/.
15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/.
16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/.
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Atari

Corporations|

| Primary|

* Atari, Inc. (1972–1992)
* Atari Corporation (1984–1996)
* Atari SA, Atari, Inc. (2003–present)

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Subsidiaries and
spin-offs|

* Atari Games
* Atari Interactive
* AtariAge
* Chuck E. Cheese (1977–1978)
* Cyan Engineering
* Digital Eclipse
* Kee Games
* MobyGames
* Nightdive Studios
* Tengen

Arcades games
and amusements|

* Anti-Aircraft
* Asteroids
* Asteroids Deluxe
* Atari Basketball
* Atari Football
* Avalanche
* Battlezone
* Black Widow
* Breakout
* Canyon Bomber
* Centipede
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* Sky Diver
* Space Duel
* Space Race
* Sprint 1
* Sprint 2
* Sprint 4
* Sprint 8
* Star Wars
* Starship 1
* Steeplechase
* Stunt Cycle
* Super Breakout
* Super Bug
* Super Pong
* Tank
* Tank 8
* Tempest
* Tournament Table
* Triple Hunt
* Ultra Tank
* Video Pinball
* Warlords

| Prototypes|

* Tank II

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Software and utilities|

* Atari BASIC
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Video game
consoles|

* Home Pong
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* Video Pinball
* 2600
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* 7800
* XEGS
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* 2600+

| Prototypes|

* Game Brain
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* 2700
* Atari Mindlink
* Panther
* Sierra

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Personal
computers|

* Atari 8-bit computers
* Atari ST
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| Portables|

* STacy
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Prototypes|

* Sierra

Peripherals|

| Printers|

* 825 80-Column Printer
* 1020 Color Printer

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Gaming devices|

* CX40 joystick
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Other|

* Atari Democrat
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Relic Entertainment (list of games)

Company of Heroes series|

* Company of Heroes
* Opposing Fronts
* Tales of Valor
* Online
* Company of Heroes 2

Homeworld series|

* Homeworld
* Homeworld 2

Warhammer 40,000 series|

* Dawn of War
* Winter Assault
* Dark Crusade
* Soulstorm
* Dawn of War II
* Chaos Rising
* Retribution
* Space Marine
* Dawn of War III

Other titles|

* Impossible Creatures
* The Outfit

Related articles|

* Relic Online
* Essence Engine
* Company of Heroes (film)
* Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

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Games Workshop

Core games|

* Warhammer 40,000
* Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game
* Warhammer Age of Sigmar

Spinoff games|

* Adeptus Titanicus
* Aeronautica Imperialis
* Blood Bowl
* Necromunda
* Warcry
* Kill Team

Role-playing games|

* Dark Heresy
* Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

Discontinued games|

* Advanced HeroQuest
* Assassinorum: Execution Force
* Battlefleet Gothic
* Confrontation
* Dark Future
* Dreadfleet
* Dungeonbowl
* Epic
* Gorkamorka
* Horus Heresy
* Inquisitor
* Kerrunch
* Man O' War
* Mordheim
* Space Fleet
* Space Hulk
* Tyranid Attack
* Ultra Marines
* Warhammer
* Warhammer Quest
* The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
* Warmaster

Publications|

* White Dwarf
* Battle Games in Middle-earth
* Owl and Weasel
* Warlock
* Black Library

Video games|

* Space Crusade
* Space Hulk (1993)
* Vengeance of the Blood Angels
* Blood Bowl (1995)
* Shadow of the Horned Rat
* Final Liberation
* Dark Omen
* Chaos Gate
* Rites of War
* Fire Warrior
* Dawn of War
* Winter Assault
* Dark Crusade
* Soulstorm
* Glory in Death
* Mark of Chaos
* Squad Command
* Age of Reckoning
* Dawn of War II
* Chaos Rising
* Retribution
* Blood Bowl (2009)
* Kill Team
* Space Marine
* Wrath of Heroes
* Dark Millennium (cancelled)
* Space Hulk (2013)
* Space Wolf
* Storm of Vengeance
* Carnage
* Blood Bowl 2
* Eternal Crusade
* Eisenhorn
* Deathwing
* Battlefleet Gothic
* Warhammer
* Total War
* Dawn of War III
* Total War
* Vermintide 2
* Warhammer

Company|

* Citadel Miniatures
* Forge World
* BL Publishing
* Specialist Games

Events|

* Games Day
* Golden Demon

People|

* Steve Jackson
* Ian Livingstone
* Bryan Ansell
* Adrian Smith
* John Blanche
* Alan and Michael Perry
* Jervis Johnson
* Andy Chambers
* Rick Priestley

Related products|

* HeroQuest
* Space Crusade
* Battle Masters
* Fighting Fantasy
* Chaos League

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Warhammer 40,000

Forces of the Imperium|

* Astra Militarum
* Adeptus Astartes

Other factions|

* Forces of Chaos
* Eldar
* Drukhari
* Necrons
* Orks
* T'au Empire
* Kroot
* Demiurg
* Tyranids
* Genestealer

Spin-offs|

* Aeronautica Imperialis
* Battlefleet Gothic
* Dark Millennium
* Epic
* Gorkamorka
* Horus Heresy
* Inquisitor
* Necromunda
* Space Hulk
* Warhammer 40,000 novels
* Ciaphas Cain
* Eisenhorn
* Gaunt's Ghosts
* The Horus Heresy

Video games|

* Space Crusade
* Space Hulk (1993)
* Vengeance of the Blood Angels
* Final Liberation
* Chaos Gate
* Rites of War
* Fire Warrior
* Dawn of War
* Winter Assault
* Dark Crusade
* Soulstorm
* Glory in Death
* Squad Command
* Dawn of War II
* Chaos Rising
* Retribution
* Kill Team
* Space Marine
* Dark Millennium (cancelled)
* Space Hulk (2013)
* Storm of Vengeance
* Space Wolf
* Regicide
* Eisenhorn
* Battlefleet Gothic
* Eternal Crusade
* Space Hulk
* Dawn of War III
* Darktide

Role-playing games|

* Dark Heresy
* Rogue Trader
* Deathwatch
* Black Crusade
* Only War

Film|

* Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie

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