How is time measured in Warhammer 40k?

The Imperium has developed its own method of recording dates, which needs a bit of explanation. Most importantly, the years are always Anno Domini (A.D.) using the numbering system of our own present-day Gregorian Calendar, so the dates themselves are the ones that we are familiar with now.

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.

How long is a year in Warhammer 40k?

For record-keeping, each year is divided into 1000 equal parts, numbered 000-999. Note that this is not generally used by Imperial citizens, but is simply for administrative use. Each increment of the year fraction corresponds to approximately eight hours and forty-five minutes Terran standard.

Are there any normal people in Warhammer 40k?

Humans are a bipedal, mammalian humanoid species that originated on the planet Terra (Old Earth). In the 41st Millennium the majority of Humans in the galaxy are now part of the Imperium of Man, although other Human civilisations are known to exist.

What happens to heretics in 40k?

The worship of any god other than the Emperor is forbidden and those who overtly turn from the Imperial Creed are punished by death, as are those who deny the spiritual authority of the Adeptus Ministorum, the state church of the Imperium.

How long do Space Marines live?

As such an “average” lifespan for a Space Marine is inherently difficult to determine. However, a useful ballpark number is that they normally survive around somewhere between 250 to 350 years. On average 50 to 100 years due to the nature of their work for the Emperor. Lucky Space Marines 300 to 500 years .

Can humans become Space Marines?

These considerations mean that only a small proportion of people can become Space Marines. They must be male because zygotes are keyed to male hormones and tissue types, hence the need for tissue compatibility tests and psychological screening. If these tests prove successful, a candidate becomes a neophyte.