40+ Space Marine Quotes That All Warhammer Fans Will Love

Moumita Dutta
Dec 12, 2023 By Moumita Dutta
Originally Published on Feb 10, 2021
Edited by Jacob Fitzbright
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'Warhammer 40,000' was produced by Games Workshop as a miniature war game.

'Warhammer' as a video game has a tremendous following in the gaming industry. The game’s dark setting and the intricate storyline were the reason it was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Origins Awards.

The Space Marine Squad, or Adeptus Astartes Squad, are one of the foremost defenders of humanity and the greatest of the emperor’s warriors. They are considered to be post-human, with superhuman abilities, having gone through rigorous training and genetic modification, and are programmed to kill. These modifications have stripped them of emotions, so they are not likely to feel love. Their dark nature and thirst for blood make them terrifying foes. They know no fear or pain and aren’t afraid to die!

Space Marines can be killed, but they don’t die so easily! Lasguns as rumors go, can’t kill a space marine, whereas units like the Exocrines, Heldrakes, and Ravagers can be used to kill them.

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‘Dawn Of War’ Space Marine Quotes

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Best sayings from the 'Warhammer 40 000: Dawn Of War' PC game.

1. “Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life. Only in death does duty end. No man died in His service that died in vain. Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

2. “Knowledge is power, guard it well. An open mind is like a fortress with its gates unbarred and unguarded.”

― Librarian, 'Warhammer 40,000'.

3. “They will have tactics, strategies, and machines such that no foe can best them in battle. They are my bulwark against the Terror. They are the Defenders of Humanity. They are my Space Marines, and they shall know no fear.”

― The Emperor of Mankind, 'Warhammer 40,000'.

4. “A good soldier obeys without question. A good officer commands without doubt.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

5. “Blessed is the mind too small for doubt.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

6. “To admit defeat is to blaspheme against the Emperor.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

7. “There is only the Emperor, and he is our shield and protector.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

8. “Hatred is the Emperor’s greatest gift to humanity.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

9. “He who stands with me shall be my brother.”

― Force Commander, 'Warhammer 40,000'.

10. “The Heretics will suffer the ultimate punishment!”

― Grey Knights, 'Warhammer 40,000'.

11. “Innocence proves nothing.”

―'Warhammer 40,000'.

12. “Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

13. “Foolish are those who fear nothing, yet claim to know everything.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

14. “Walk softly, and carry a big gun.”

― Force Commander, 'Warhammer 40,000'.

15. “I will destroy their minds and burn their bodies.”

― Librarian, 'Warhammer 40,000'.

16. “For those who seek perfection, there can be no rest on this side of the grave.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

17. “Brave are they who know everything yet fear nothing.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

18. “For the glory of the Imperium.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

19. “We are the Emperor’s chosen.”

― 'Warhammer 40,000'.

Quotes From The Book ‘Codex: Space Marines’

'Warhammer 40,000' Space Marine quotes from the book written by Matthew Ward.

20. “The deeds of one bold warrior can alter the course of a battle. I have four such men under my command and our every deed changes the shape of the galaxy.”

― Sergeant Daegon Incursa, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

21. “Some may question your right to destroy ten billion people. Those who understand realise that you have no right to let them live!”

― Adeptus Astartes, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

22. “The blasphemy of the Tyranids is such that only one solution is acceptable. Extermination. There can only be two sides in a fight - choose carefully, lest you and I find ourselves on different sides.”

― Chaplain Carnak, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

23. “We may be few, and our enemies many. Yet so long as there remains one of us still fighting, one who still rages in the name of justice and truth, then by the Allfather, the galaxy shall yet know hope.”

― Adeptus Astartes, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

24. “In ancient times, men built wonders, laid claim to the stars and sought to better themselves for the good of all. But we are much wiser now.”

― Adeptus Mechanicus, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

25. “I have traveled far and seen much. Yet nothing warms my heart so much as the sight of a gun so massive that its fury makes the very world tremble.”

― Captain Darnath Lysander, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

26. “I can pulp your flesh and snap your bones in less than a second, and without so much as lifting a finger. What is the power of technology compared to that?”

― Chief Librarian Vel’cona, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

27. “Under my tutelage you will learn how to seek out such fragilities and smite them with every weapon at your disposal. Master these duties and I will have nothing more to teach, and you will truly be a Space Marine.”

― Sergeant Torias Telion, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

28. “Victory often rests on the correct weaponry being in the right place and at the right time. Even the most destructive weapons of war are worthless if absent from the battle.”

― Artor Amhrad, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

29. “A Space Marine’s armor is bright with heraldry that proclaims his devotion to his Chapter and the beloved Emperor of Mankind. Our principle is that what the enemy can see, he will soon learn to fear…”

― Chaplain Aston, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

30. “We have been wounded sorely. Yet still we stand, with fire in our eyes and valour in our hearts. Let them think us beaten. We shall teach them otherwise.”

― Pedro Kantor, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

31. “What is your Duty? To serve Emperor’s Will. What is the Emperor’s Will? That we fight and die. What is Death? It is our duty. What is your Duty?...”

― Adeptus Astartes, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

32. “We give hope. Ever has it been that the Space Marines are too few to conquer every threat. Yet the truth of our existence and the hope of our intervention steels the hearts of lesser warriors and lends strength to their conviction.”

 ― Chaplain Carnak, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

33. “You may say, it is impossible for a man to become like the Machine. And I would reply, that only the smallest mind strives to comprehend its limits.”

― Adeptus Mechanicus, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

34. “We are the slayers of kings, the destroyers of worlds, bringers of ruination and death in all its forms. These things we do in the name of the Emperor and in the defense of Mankind. Let none stay our wrath.”

― Captain Cato Sicarius, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

35. “You may cleave to your courage but that will fail you, look to your weapons but you will find them not enough. Run, fight, hide, pray, cry out or cover - it does not matter, for we have come.”

― Captain Fafnir Rann, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

36. “Your foe is well equipped, well-trained, battle-hardened. He believes his gods are on his side. Let him believe what he will. We have the tanks on ours.”

― Adeptus Astartes, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

37. “If your life is given in service to the Emperor, your death shall not be in vain.”

― Chaplain Hauis Argento, 'Codex: Space Marines'.

Quotes From ‘Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie’

Great sayings about the fire and will of the space marines to serve the emperor from the movie based on the tabletop game.

38. “Severus: Chaos breaks men’s souls. Chaos brings the pestilence of daemons. Every time we march from our beloved fortress home on Macragge, we march to face down Chaos and banish it. Do you think you are ready to do that Proteus?

Brother Proteus: Yes Captain, I do.”

- 'Ultramarines'.

39. “You shall make your battle pledges upon this sacred war hammer. This hallowed weapon has fought in the hands of our greatest veterans. It has slain alien beasts and demons alike. One day, you may be worthy enough to wield it. Until then, you may kneel before it.”

― Verenor, 'Ultramarines'.

40. “It isn’t combat I resent, Brother. It’s the thirst for glory that gets men cut to ribbons.”

― Python, 'Ultramarines'.

41. “Proteus: First blood will be mine.

Hypax: In your dreams.

Crastor: If I get there first, there’ll be no blood left for you two to spill.

Verenor: If you get there first.

Pythol: Still so eager to be heroes?

Proteus: Someone has to be, Apothecary. I heard you turned the job down.”

- 'Ultramarines'.

42. “All that stands in their way are the mighty Space Marines. They are more than mortal. They are steel, and they are doom. They are the champions of mankind. And the greatest of them all... are the Ultramarines.”

― Chaplain Carnak, 'Ultramarines'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for space marine quotes then why not take a look at Tolkien quotes, or 'Dragon Ball Z' quotes?

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Written by Moumita Dutta

Bachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

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Moumita DuttaBachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

A content writer and editor with a passion for sports, Moumita has honed her skills in producing compelling match reports and stories about sporting heroes. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Sports Management.

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