What Is The Deathwatch & Why Was Titus In It Before Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2?

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With so many unique factions in the not all of them are as easily recognizable as the iconic bright blue Ultramarines. While the story follows Titus and his Ultramarine squadron, pays homage to many of the other fan-favorite Space Marine legions with references to armor customization. Despite this, the very first faction seen in the game isn't the classic blue Ultramarine, but a squad of Deathwatch Marines on a vital mission.

[This article contains minor spoilers for the introduction of Space Marine 2, and the ending of Space Marine 1.]

At the start of players are dropped right into the action with only the bare minimum of exposition. The only thing at the forefront of most players' minds is how to survive the unending hordes of Tyrnaid long enough to set off a deadly virus bomb. After a while of slaying Xenos and seeing Titus unmasked, many players will unsurprisingly want to know more about the Deathwatch, especially given how cool their armor looks.

Founded by Lord Commander Koorland after a near extinction-level invasion of Tera by the Orks, the Deathwatch serves to safeguard humanity against the threat of annihilation at the hands of Xenos. Members of the Deathwatch are recruited from the most experienced fighters of the other Space Marine Chapters, with only the most elite members being selected. Looking for veterans with up to centuries of experience fighting Xenos factions across the galaxy, it serves as humanity's greatest bastion of defense against alien invasions.

Deathwatch Marines have unique arsenals that give each soldier a significant edge in combat.

Aside from their legendary prowess, one of the things that makes the Deathwatch stand out is its vast array of specialization. Being sourced from drastically different factions, many Deathwatch Marines have unique arsenals that give every soldier a significant edge in combat. These specialties translate seamlessly into the gameplay of, providing an in-lore reason for the variation between the six