Why Warhammer 40K fans are freaking out over a female Custodes in the new codex
In the galaxy of Warhammer 40,000, the Imperium of Man is built off the backs of transhuman soldiers. There are the iconic Space Marines, who are gene-crafted and mass produced by the Emperor of Mankind, but when you need something a little more specialized, you might turn to the Adeptus Custodes. This group stands 10,000 strong, and each is a work of art. These philosopher warriors serve as the personal guards and agents of the Emperor, even in his currently skeletal state.
These warriors are super strong, incredibly fast, and incorruptible by Chaos. But one question lingered: Can they be women? According to one recent X post from the official Warhammer account, the answer is yes, which means the Custodes are now the subject of social media debate.
The Custodes have been around since Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the original version of the game published in 1987. The Custodes are 10-foot-tall transhuman super-warriors, crafted from an infant, gene-forgery, and Warp Magic, and built to serve the Emperor on Terra. They literally can’t disagree with the Emperor, which is quite funny since the faction brags about their intellectual prowess so often.
It was only in 2017 with seventh edition, alongside the launch of the current lore era, that they have become their own fieldable army that players can run alongside Tyranids, Necrons, or Astra Militarum. The bananas, as they’re often fondly referred to by the fan base, are popular because they’re a cost-efficient way for new players to get into the game. If someone isn’t up to the task of painting dozens or hundreds of little guys, painting just a few golden Custodes is a much less daunting, much more affordable task. They’re also the favored army of Henry Cavill, who is currently working on a 40K adaptation with Amazon.
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