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There are 20 Space Marine Legions in Warhammer 40K, with two being unknown. The canon is fluid and dates back to the magazines and books released in the 80’s—so it’s hard to verify when exactly each Legion was first mentioned, but thanks to dedicated fans, we have some idea.

All Space Marine Legions in Warhammer 40K

The Legions, once called Legiones Astartes, were created by the Emperor of Mankind to conquer the galaxy on multiple fronts. They were each led by a Primarch—the genetically engineered children of the Emperor with superhuman abilities far surpassing the Space Marines in their Legion—and each also had a different specialty.

The Warrior Agent of the Golden Throne, Heinrix van Calox, is one of several Companions to romance in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Heinrix can join your party from Level 10, but he can also be charmed into sticking around for more personal endeavors if you choose the correct dialogue options.

It seems that even the Interrogator can’t resist the flirtatious nature of an attractive young woman, as Heinrix can find himself infatuated with a Rogue Trader fairly quickly. But there’s a catch: only female Rogue Traders may embark on a quest for Heinrix’s heart in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Sorry, fellas, he’s off-limits.

Cassia Orsellio is one of several Companions that can be romanced in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. She is a gifted Navigator and the esteemed heiress of House Orsellio with objectively one of the most engaging romance arcs in an RPG.

In Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Cassia can be recruited to your crew in Chapter One upon successful completion of the Secrets of the Navis Nobilite quest, which is an extension of the Looking for Trouble quest. Cassia can be persuaded—using any method—to join your Voidship, making her the first Companion to do so. But if you find yourself so inclined, you can also pursue Cassia romantically.

Kibellah joined Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader as part of the Void Shadows DLC. She’s a companion character and a Death Cult assassin who can be successfully romanced—provided the player makes certain dialogue choices.

To romance Kibellah in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, players must first unlock the Rituals of the Upper Deck quest, then choose certain lines of dialogue that eventually lead to Kibellah falling head over heels—it’s that simple.

Following the breakout success of Space Marine 2, which has become the most-played Warhammer 40,000 game ever made, Saber Interactive’s chief creative officer Tim Willits spoke with IGN on how the title will affect the studio going forward—and even hinted at a possible DLC or sequel in the works.

In the Sept. 23 interview, the studio’s creative head said how the title’s massive launch “changes everything,” and that he told that same thing to the game’s developers during a company party. “I gave a little 30-second speech and I told the whole team, this changes everything we do moving forward,” Willits explained. He went on to say that this, indeed, encompasses every single game and project that Saber Interactive is working, or will work on, and added that Space Marine 2‘s success will lead Saber to developing “far better products in the future.”

Star Hollywood actor Henry Cavill has long expressed his love for the Warhammer 40,000 series, leaving many fans holding fire on jumping straight into the newly-released Space Marine 2 until they hear his verdict. Well, his verdict’s in—it’s “the mutt’s nuts.”

That’s not your everyday compliment, but The Witcher and Man of Steel actor was over the moon with his experience playing the new Warhammer 40,000 shooter in a post on Instagram today. “Seriously, though, they’ve done pretty well eh?” the Man of Steel gushed, sharing a photo of him playing Space Marine 2 and loading up a PvP lobby.

When exploring the several missions in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, there’s a good chance you can encounter a Dataslate hidden in the mission. These Dataslates are collectibles you can gather, and they provide further context to what’s happening in the world during these critical missions.

You can find a handful of Dataslates during each mission in Space Marine 2. Unlike the Armory Data skulls you can find in the Operations, the Dataslates do not provide a unique benefit that you can unlock. But for anyone wanting to learn more about the Warhammer 40K universe, these should be a top priority if you don’t have them all. Here’s what you need to know about how to find all Dataslates in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

The melee weapons you use in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 are essential to your builds, as you can expect to spend a good amount of combat fighting in close-quarter situations. Each weapon comes with a distinct type of defense: Fencing, Balance, or Block.

The type of melee weapon defense you have means you have a different playstyle. Knowing how these styles work and differ is critical to keeping yourself and your team alive, especially during complex Operations. Here’s what you need to know about all Fencing, Balance, and Block differences in Space Marine 2 and how these styles vary.

Knowing the proper key terms of your weapons can make a huge difference for your combat playstyle in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Several weapons list Fencing as their defensive style, and you might be wondering what this means, and how it works.

Weapon defense describes how your defense works as a character, and what you can expect to do when attempting to deflect oncoming melee attacks. Fencing is one of the more fluid choices, but you typically have to give up increased damage for its increased defense potential. If it helps you live, though, it can be a huge difference. Here’s what you need to know about how Fencing works in Space Marine 2.

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 was built around the principle of being a “throwback game” in a market where games are “too complex” and “too much of an investment,” Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch revealed in response to praise from Asmongold.

The streamer’s Sept. 13 YouTube reaction video attracted comment from Karch, who said the team “wanted to recapture” games like Halo, which debuted with a simple but addicting shooting loop.