HIGHLIGHTS
- Thousand Sons are a prominent faction within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, originally the XV Legion of Space Marines.
- The enemies are led by their Primarch, Magnus the Red, and later turned traitor during the Horus Heresy, aligning with the Chaos god Tzeentch.
- The Thousand Sons include various enemy types, such as Rubric Marines, Tzaangors, and Scarab Occult Terminators.
In Space Marine 2, players will encounter the Thousand Sons, a faction of Chaos Space Marines dedicated to Tzeentch, the Chaos god of change.
From the dust-covered Rubric Marines to the Tzaangors, the Thousand Sons bring a unique challenge to the Marines.
To defeat the Thousand Sons, players must adapt their strategies to counter their unique combination of ranged firepower, aggressive melee attacks, and disruptive psychic powers.
Thousand Sons In Space Marine 2
The Thousand Sons were once loyal Space Marines during the Great Crusade. However, a combination of hubris and tragic circumstances led to their fall to Chaos during the Horus Heresy, transforming them into a traitor legion.
They are devoted to Tzeentch, the Chaos god of change and are obsessed with sorcery.
Most of the Thousand Sons are now Rubric Marines, which are essentially living dust trapped inside their power armor.
This transformation was due to a failed spell that was meant to save them from mutation. This curse makes them immune to pain, yet they have deadly combat capabilities.
In battle, the Thousand Sons have various tactics and utilize both ranged and melee combat.
Rubric Marines of the enemies are great at long-range engagements, while Tzaangors and Scarab Occult Terminators engage enemies in close quarters.
The enemies also wield various psychic abilities, including teleportation, to disorient and overwhelm their foes.
Despite their tragic history, the Thousand Sons remain formidable enemies; thus, if a player underestimates them, it can lead to a quick and brutal death.
Thousand Sons Enemies In Space Marine 2
Chaos Cultists: Chaos Cultists are the most basic enemies. They are weak humans who have fallen to Chaos. They wield simple firearms and pose minimal threat unless in large groups.
Tzaangors: The enemies serve Tzeentch and have aggressive melee attacks. Despite their weaker size, they can be dangerous when attacking in numbers.
Rubric Marines: The Marines are infused with warp energy and use specialized weapons like Warpfire guns, and are formidable opponents, matching the strength of the Ultramarines.
Scarab Occult Terminators: The Terminators are heavily armored warriors are remains of the Thousand Sons’ past equipped with powerful weaponry, making them a significant threat.
Helbrutes: Hellbrutes are chaos-infused Dreadnoughts that dominate in melee combat, wielding powerful axes and demonic fists, and are surprisingly agile for their size.
