Is the Imperium the bad guys?

The Imperium of Man is the main protagonist faction of the dark science-fantasy table-top game and universe known as Warhammer 40,000. The Imperium of Man is a classic example of an “evil versus evil” archetype.

Can Tau be corrupted by chaos?

No. The Tau have almost no connection to the warp. Which means it’s basically impossible to corrupt them through normal means.

How big is the Empire 40k?

The Imperium of Man is an authoritarian human empire that comprises approximately 1 million worlds, and has existed for over 10,000 years. Its culture is highly religious, with their chief deity being the Emperor of Mankind, an extremely powerful psyker who is worshiped as a god.

How does the Imperium of man rule?

The Imperium is still nominally ruled by the Emperor of Mankind as an absolute monarch. However, since his ascension to the Golden Throne, the duty of actual high-level governing of the Imperium falls to the Senatorum Imperialis — the Imperial Senate, formed by the 12 High Lords of Terra.

Do humans have any contact with the Imperium of mankind?

However, most Humans in the galaxy have little day-to-day contact with the government of the Imperium unless they serve in one of its Adepta or run afoul of its various protectors, such as the Inquisition or the Adeptus Arbites .

How big is a ship in Warhammer 40k?

The general consensus is that in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Imperial Escort vessels are anywhere between 750 metres and 3 kilometres in length, Cruisers are anywhere between 5 and 6 kilometres long and Battleships anywhere between 6 and 8 kilometres.

When was the Imperium of Man founded?

The Imperium was founded by the Emperor of Mankind, also called “The God-Emperor” and the “Master of Mankind”, at the end of the Age of Strife, in the 30th Millennium AD.