In the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, the Blood Angels are a chapter of Space Marines known for their noble bearing, martial prowess, and tragic flaw. Originally among the noblest and most loyal of the Emperor’s warriors, they are cursed with a genetic flaw known as the Black Rage, which fills them with the uncontrollable fury and memories of their Primarch, Sanguinius’s death.
The Blood Angels are descended from the Primarch Sanguinius, who embodied honor, nobility, and self-sacrifice. As such, they hold themselves to the highest standards of chivalry and honor on the battlefield, often leading charges with fervor and courage that inspire awe even in their enemies.
Their gene-seed mutation, however, manifests in the form of the Black Rage, a berserk fury that overtakes them in battle, driving them into a state of uncontrollable bloodlust as they relive the final moments of their Primarch’s death at the hands of the arch-traitor Horus during the Horus Heresy.
To cope with this flaw, the Blood Angels have developed unique rituals and brotherhoods within their chapter, such as the Sanguinary Priests and the Death Company, to manage the effects of the Black Rage and ensure that their warriors can continue to serve the Emperor despite their curse.
Despite their affliction, the Blood Angels remain one of the most iconic and revered chapters of Space Marines in the Imperium, known for their martial skill, devotion to duty, and unwavering commitment to the Emperor’s cause. They are often at the forefront of the Imperium’s most desperate battles, their blood-red armor and angelic iconography striking fear into the hearts of their enemies as they fight to defend humanity against the darkness that threatens to consume it.