Another thing to note regarding CSM/30k/40k Marines.
30k Marines were infinitely better equipped. Special weapons abounded. Their weapons were deadlier, more reliable, and in great supply, and built to a better standard.
40k Marines have far fewer special weapons. They are less reliable, and generally in short supply, but tend to be experts with them, because they use them constantly, and know each individual weapon's quirks (Machine Spirits in a bolter? naaah)
CSM have to scavenge and steal for 90% of their gear. If they are not being hosted by a warlord with some kind of industrial base, or dark mechanicum assistance, their gear is usually in poor condition, ammunition is scarce, power armor might not be fully functional anymore. etc
That being said a CSM gets the blessings of the gods to help level the field.
Physically, minus geneseed deficiencies and gifts of the gods, a marine is a marine is a marine. Minus the ChadMarines. They are harder, better, faster, stronger.
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