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What is the famous slogan of Warhammer 40,000, completing the phrase 'In the grim darkness of the far future...'?

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1easyWhat is the famous slogan of Warhammer 40,000, completing the phrase 'In the grim darkness of the far future...'?

💡 There is only war🔍

The iconic tagline has defined the grimdark tone of Warhammer 40,000 since its earliest editions, setting it apart from more optimistic sci-fi settings.

2easyIn Warhammer Fantasy Battle, what is the name of the legendary hero who founded the Empire and wielded the warhammer Ghal Maraz?

💡 Sigmar🔍

Sigmar is based loosely on figures from Germanic mythology, and his warhammer Ghal Maraz remains one of the most iconic weapons in fantasy gaming.

3easyWhat was the name of the apocalyptic storyline introduced by Games Workshop in 2014 that brought Warhammer Fantasy to an end?

💡 The End Times🔍

The End Times was a controversial decision by Games Workshop that permanently destroyed the Old World setting beloved by fans for over three decades.

4mediumWhat game replaced Warhammer Fantasy Battles in 2015?

💡 Age of Sigmar🔍

Age of Sigmar replaced Warhammer Fantasy Battles in 2015, introducing the Mortal Realms — a new cosmic setting of interconnected magical realms.

5mediumIn Warhammer 40,000, what is the name of the hidden city in the Webway inhabited by the sadistic Drukhari?

💡 Commorragh🔍

Commorragh is a vast, labyrinthine city hidden within the Webway, where the Drukhari conduct slave raids and sustain themselves through the suffering of others.

6mediumThe Battle for Macragge starter set depicts a Tyranid invasion of the homeworld of which Space Marine chapter?

💡 Ultramarines🔍

The Battle for Macragge starter set introduced many players to Warhammer 40,000, with the Ultramarines' blue colour scheme becoming the game's most recognisable.

7mediumIn Warhammer 40,000, what is the name of the T'au philosophy that seeks to unite the galaxy?

💡 The Greater Good🔍

The Greater Good philosophy drives the T'au's expansion across the galaxy, offering other species a place in their empire through diplomacy rather than conquest.

8hardWhat nickname was given to the second edition of Warhammer 40,000 due to players spending up to 50% of army points on powerful special characters?

💡 Herohammer🔍

The 'Herohammer' nickname reflected player frustration with an edition where a single powerful special character could dominate the entire battlefield.

9hardThe Adeptus Mechanicus' ban on artificial intelligence, introduced in the second edition of Warhammer 40,000, was inspired by a cataclysmic war against sentient machines from which novel series?

💡 Dune🔍

The Butlerian Jihad from Frank Herbert's Dune, which banned 'thinking machines', directly inspired the Adeptus Mechanicus's prohibition on artificial intelligence.

10hardWhich original designer of Warhammer 40,000 lamented the shift to pure pessimism in the game's lore under later editions?

💡 Rick Priestley🔍

Rick Priestley's original vision for 40K included satirical humour and hope for humanity — later editions shifted to a more uniformly dark tone.

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