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Why are they called Adeptus Astartes?

Why are they called Adeptus Astartes?

‘Adeptus’ means “someone who has been obtained [something]” / “someone who attained [something]”. Word ‘Astartes’ literally means “of Astarte”. Astarte was a Semitic goddess of fertility, sexuality, and war. Although it wouldn’t rather fit gramatically preceded by word ‘Adeptus’.

Can Adeptus Astartes have children?

Yes, and no. All Astartes are sterile, and while some Astartes DO have sex (most notably the Space Wolves), they can not father children. However, each Astartes has two progenoid glands, as part of the 19 gene seed organs that make an Astartes an Astartes.

Are inquisitors Adeptus Astartes?

Both organisations have a large degree of freedom and independence to do as they see fit. Technically speaking, the Inquisition is above the Adeptus Astartes in the Imperium’s tangled and factional hierarchy, since they have the legal right to call upon the services of any Imperial servant for whatever purpose.

What are the giant skeletons in Astartes?

The Ossmodula, also called the Ironheart, is the second of the 19 gene-seed organs implanted into a Space Marine Neophyte during the induction process to create a new Astartes.

Are the Space Marines good?

Tough and reliable. Space Marine units have great profiles, with even the basic Marine offering high Strength and Toughness and a 3+ save. They’re a resilient army which can be forgiving for newer players.

Can Space Marines take off their armor?

Yes, a Space Marine can remove his armour according to the Deathwatch core rulebook. Space Marines are trained to maintain a state of readiness so would remain in their armour at all times unless there was a point to removing it such as repair.

Do Imperial citizens know about the Inquisition?

Imperial Secrecy Only certain Space Marines, Sanctioned Psykers and the members of the Inquisition were permitted to know the Imperium’s darkest secret. It was long Inquisitorial policy to mind-wipe even members of the Adeptus Astartes, including entire Chapters in some cases, after exposure to the daemonic.

Are there Space Marines in the Inquisition?

No, Inquisitors are purely humans. A Space Marine cannot be an inquisitor because he is in the Adeptus Astartes and it would create a conflict of interest. The Inquisition has its own branch of “space marines” (even tho they’re slightly different) which is the Grey Knights.