Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV - Faction Deep Dive - Space Marines

Summary

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Throughout 2026 we’ve brought you a series of spotlights on the four factions set to take centre-stage in Dawn of War IV. Today, we’re turning our attention to the Space Marines, a faction whose influence has spread far beyond even the celebrated universe of Warhammer 40,000, and into modern science fiction culture as a whole.

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Put simply, the Space Marines are the iconic Warhammer 40,000 faction, representing the elite fighting force of the ancient and sprawling Imperium of Man. Their sheer power and combat prowess is legendary, granting these genetically-enhanced super soldiers an almost mythological status among the everyday citizens of the 41st Millennium.
While they operate as independent Chapters that don’t always agree on the fine details, collectively the Space Marines share the same unwavering loyalty towards defending the Imperium and enforcing the Emperor’s will. They have access to the best armour, the best weapons, and they’ll stop at nothing to defend the Imperium and lay low the enemies of humanity.
We knew from the very beginning of development that we wanted the Space Marines to play a significant role in Dawn of War IV, just as they have in previous titles. With that in mind, we decided to not only bring back series stalwarts the Blood Ravens, but also introduce a new, celebrated Chapter from Warhammer 40,000: the Dark Angels.
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