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The fluff of 40k often highlights the cruelty and uncaring of the universe and its uncaring nature. However, there are several characters that could be called caring about at least a certain group, such as Nurgle or Commisar Gaunt. So, in you guy's opinion, who is the most "caring" character (I.E major leaders of factions, heros, the primarchs, etc.) in the Warhammer 40k universe?

Probably Gaunt. Says he can remember the face of every soldier that's died under his command (the ones he got a chance to meet anyway).

Slaneesh, he just wants you to be happy.

The Emperor - he gave up his life so that we could prosper and survive, if thats not caring I don't know what is.

Nurgle.

They call him Papa for a reason.

KamikazeCanuck wrote:Probably Gaunt. Says he can remember the face of every soldier that's died under his command (the ones he got a chance to meet anyway).

Thats not actually Gaunt, you are thinking of Bastonne. Also he led an expedition into Nurgle territory to save one man. (He eventually shot him to prevent the spread of disease within his ranks)

Although yeah it is probably Bastonne or Gaunt, come on a Commisar that doesn't shoot his men, he has a big heart.

Addicted to Bleach wrote:

KamikazeCanuck wrote:Probably Gaunt. Says he can remember the face of every soldier that's died under his command (the ones he got a chance to meet anyway).

Thats not actually Gaunt, you are thinking of Bastonne. Also he led an expedition into Nurgle territory to save one man. (He eventually shot him to prevent the spread of disease within his ranks)

I have no idea what your talking about.

yevix wrote:The Emperor - he gave up his life so that we could prosper and survive, if thats not caring I don't know what is.

Yeah man like that one time when he killed an old man and burned down his home. Real caring guy.

Papa Nurgle. He loves all life, from the smallest bacterium to the most advanced space-faring race.

Logan Grimnar.

Strongly disagreed with the GK and Inq. on the fate of the population of Armageddon.

Ciaphas Cain.

He may care only for himself, but he really does care a lot.

Dark Eldar are pret...oh wait. That's right.

Salamander marines in general? They are described as being more 'humanitarian' than most marines.

Papa nurgle loves you all

Book characters generally, especially books by Dan Abnett. He loves to make lovey dovey Christ-like Imperials. Eisenhorn, Gaunt, etc.

English Assassin wrote:Ciaphas Cain.

He may care only for himself, but he really does care a lot.

Ha! Good one.

Harriticus wrote:Book characters generally, especially books by Dan Abnett. He loves to make lovey dovey Christ-like Imperials. Eisenhorn, Gaunt, etc.

Either your not familiar with Eisenhorn and Gaunt or Jesus.

KamikazeCanuck wrote:

Harriticus wrote:Book characters generally, especially books by Dan Abnett. He loves to make lovey dovey Christ-like Imperials. Eisenhorn, Gaunt, etc.

Either your not familiar with Eisenhorn and Gaunt or Jesus.

I've read the Eisenhorn trilogy and some of Gaunt's stuff. They came off as very honorable and nice fellows, not what you'd expect from the Imperium at all.

Tau Ethereals. annoying jerks.

The Deciever, or at least he can convinced you he cares

Commander Chenkov

CREEEEEEEEEEEEEED
I dont know why.
I just wanted to yell it...

vulkan and his salamaders.

sebastian thor

KamikazeCanuck wrote:

Harriticus wrote:Book characters generally, especially books by Dan Abnett. He loves to make lovey dovey Christ-like Imperials. Eisenhorn, Gaunt, etc.

Either your not familiar with Eisenhorn and Gaunt or Jesus.

I can't speak for Gaunt, but there is quite a bit of parallel between Jesus and Protestant interpretations of Jebus.

But, all in all, I have to say Vulkan.

I forgot that part of the bible where Jesus summarily executes soldiers for cowardice in the face of the enemy.

It got edited out, so as to keep the PG rating

Jimsolo wrote:

KamikazeCanuck wrote:

Harriticus wrote:Book characters generally, especially books by Dan Abnett. He loves to make lovey dovey Christ-like Imperials. Eisenhorn, Gaunt, etc.

Either your not familiar with Eisenhorn and Gaunt or Jesus.

I can't speak for Gaunt, but there is quite a bit of parallel between Jesus and Protestant interpretations of Jebus.

But, all in all, I have to say Vulkan.

I apologize, what I meant to say was "between Eisenhorn and Protestant interpretations of Jebus."

I never said they were the same person Kam, I said there is a quite a bit of parallel. They both sacrifice their morality, becoming condemned in order to remove a larger evil in the process. I love the sacrificial aspect of the Eisenhorn series, it's part of what makes Abnett's writing stand out so much.

Ascalam wrote:It got edited out, so as to keep the PG rating

PG rating? Between the crucifixions that Christ endured, historical accounts of battle and political battle (Jezebel, Hamen etc..), poetic story of a husband and wifes love making (see the entire song of Solomon) and numerous other varied and sundry subjects I don't believe the Bible can even remotely approach pg-13 from the R side of the rating system (its probably an R rated movie)

But to the OP. Easily papa nurgle! There is good reason why my Shadow Claw company of the Space wolves chapter now serve the TRUE allfather, spreading his bounteous love to the galaxy. And it aint just cause he gives GREAT hugs

The Old Tesatament/Torah/Quran is more of an R rating.

The New is more of a PG rating (proportionally- a few less PG bits in there, but the story as a whole is PG )

Jimsolo wrote:

Jimsolo wrote:

KamikazeCanuck wrote:

Harriticus wrote:Book characters generally, especially books by Dan Abnett. He loves to make lovey dovey Christ-like Imperials. Eisenhorn, Gaunt, etc.

Either your not familiar with Eisenhorn and Gaunt or Jesus.

I can't speak for Gaunt, but there is quite a bit of parallel between Jesus and Protestant interpretations of Jebus.

But, all in all, I have to say Vulkan.

I apologize, what I meant to say was "between Eisenhorn and Protestant interpretations of Jebus."

I never said they were the same person Kam, I said there is a quite a bit of parallel. They both sacrifice their morality, becoming condemned in order to remove a larger evil in the process. I love the sacrificial aspect of the Eisenhorn series, it's part of what makes Abnett's writing stand out so much.

Not to cause strife, but please refrain from referring to Jesus as jebus. It can be quite offensive to practitioners of the associated faith and is completely unnecessary.