The Imperium

The Imperium of Man: its institutions, armies, and the Emperor who built it.

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Tanith First and Only

The Tanith First and Only, or Gaunt's Ghosts, is the famed Astra Militarum light infantry regiment from the Sabbat Worlds Crusade. Here's what makes them

Supreme Commander

What a supreme commander is in Warhammer 40k, who holds the rank, and how it differs from Lord Commander and Warmaster.

Sisters of Battle

Who are the Sisters of Battle? Learn about the Adepta Sororitas, the Imperium's all-female army of battle nuns, their faith, units, and tabletop rules.

Ratlings

Ratlings abhumans are the Imperium's small, sharp-eyed snipers, serving the Astra Militarum while dodging prejudice and finding work wherever nimble hands

Orders Militant

The Orders Militant are the armed forces of the Adepta Sororitas, also known as the Sisters of Battle. They serve as the Ecclesiarchy's standing army.

Omnissiah

The Omnissiah is the Machine God made flesh in Cult Mechanicus belief, and the Emperor is officially its avatar. Here's what that means for the Imperium.

Navigators

Imperial Navigators are mutant abhumans who steer starships through the Warp using a third eye. Here's how the Navis Nobilite keeps the Imperium connected.

Marshal

The marshal rank imperium spans the Black Templars and Astra Militarum. Learn who they are, how they're chosen, and what they command.

Mechanicum

The Adeptus Mechanicum is the tech-priest cult of Mars that keeps the Imperium running. Learn its role, beliefs, and how it fits into 40k.