![]() ![]() The number of modifications and the nature of them ensure the only way for a Marine to die is on the field of battle. Space Marines have been genetically-engineered to be paragons of destruction whose modifications and technologies take twenty years to complete and kill 80% of the people chosen to undertake it.In the gaming literature, from which the characters are derived, most Space Marine Captains will have two or three of their hundred year studs on their foreheads as a sign of their superior resilience under battle. No Space Marine has ever been reported of dying of old age and all of them expect to die in battle against enemies of the Empire. The average age of a Space Marine who is dutiful to the Emperor and repelling enemies of the Empire is about 300-350 years. Dante is the oldest living Space Marine in the Imperium (excluding Dreadnoughts) and is held in awe by leaders of other Chapters, who can remember him being a famous commander when they were in the Scout Company. In no small part, this is due to the longevity of the Blood Angels, which he has ruled for 1,100 years. Commander Dante is one of the most experienced and able Space Marine commanders.There are also Chaos Marines who are still alive (such as it is) for over ten thousand years, living in the Eye of Chaos. Several Chapter Masters boast lifespans of over a thousand years of age. A Space Marine enjoys the dubious type of longevity called "immortal until killed".
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