adeptus_astartes
The Adeptus Astartes (Space Marines) are a tabletop army in Warhammer 40K. They are a faction within the Imperium of Man, and consist of genetically modified warrior monks. The Adeptus Astartes is split into many chapters of a thousand marines. Each chapter has their own distinct appearance, and some differ quite a bit in terms of traits and tactics. Space Marines are known for wearing massive power armor, painted in their chapter's colors, and wielding bolters.
h4. Chapters
* Dark Angels - I - led by Lion El'Jonson - Loyalist
* DELETED - II - led by [REDACTED] - ???
* Emperor's Children - III - led by Fulgrim - Traitor
* Iron Warriors - IV - led by Perturabo - Traitor
* White Scars - V - led by Jaghatai Khan - Loyalist
* Space Wolves - VI - led by Leman Russ - Loyalist
* Imperial Fists - VII - led by Rogal Dorn - Loyalist
* Night Lords - VIII - led by Konrad Curze - Traitor
* Blood Angels - IX - led by Sanguinius - Loyalist
* ]] - X - led by [[Ferrus Manus - Loyalist
* DELETED - XI - led by [REDACTED] - ???
* World Eaters - XII - led by Angron - Traitor
* Ultramarines - XIII - led by Roboute Guilliman - Loyalist
* Death Guard - XIV- led by Mortarion - Traitor
* Thousand Sons - XV - led by Magnus the Red - Traitor
* Luna Wolves/Sons of Horus/Black Legion - XVI - led by Horus Lupercal - Traitor
* Word Bearers - XVII - led by Lorgar Aurelian - Traitor
* ]] - XVIII - led by Vulkan - Loyalist
* Raven Guard - XIX - led by [[Corvus Corax (warhammer) - Loyalist
* Alpha Legion - XX - led by Alpharius Omegon - Traitor
h6. Other Foundings
* Black Templars - Successor chapter of Imperial Fists
* Blood Ravens
* Marines Malevolent
* Red Scorpions
* Carcharodons
h4. See also
* Chaos Space Marine - Chaos counterpart
* Primaris Space Marine