Subject: Can Space Marines retire or legally quit? No. Marines stay marines till they die. They might become injured and be forced to stay at base and help with chapter upkeep and training, but there is no true retirement.

in addition, Can Space Marines have facial hair?

Some Imperial Space Marines in Warhammer 40K are shown with long hair and/or long beards – the Space Wolves in particular. This must get in the way if they ever have to put on a helmet quickly, in the event of a chemical attack, decompression, etc.

Also, What is the lifespan of a Space Marine?

Practically, they usually « survive » 50-300 years. Any older than that they’re usually inducted into the command structure and their life expectancy goes up from there.

in the same way Who is the oldest Space Marine? 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.

Who is the oldest loyalist Space Marine?

Bjorn the Fell Handed: Oldest living loyalist space marine around, he’s been there since the Horus Heresy.

Can Marine Raiders grow beards?

Are you allowed to have a beard or mustache in the Marine Corps? Beards are not authorized. Mustaches, on the other hand, are. You need to meet certain criteria, and they are not allowed while you’re in recruit training.

Will Primaris replace normal marines?

Primaris will get 1:1 replacements of old marine units at some point along with legion style inspired units. Ideally old marines become their own faction again with Primaris with a separate codex.