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2012/02/07 00:48:38
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Jealous that Horus is Warmaster
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What race do you think will become the most powerful race in the 40k universe i will keep my choice until the end after i have read all your responses
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2012/02/07 00:52:07
Subject: Re:Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Space Wolves Venerable Dreadnought
The oceans of the world
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Well the Imperium is pretty powerful as it stands, fluff wise.
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2012/02/07 00:56:17
Subject: Re:Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Banelord Titan Princeps of Khorne
Noctis Labyrinthus
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Currently? The Imperium. In history? The C'tan. In the future? If Chaos counts then Chaos.
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2012/02/07 00:59:39
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Fixture of Dakka
On a boat, Trying not to die.
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Chaos and the Imperium are tied together, and when humanity, the weaker of the two, dies, Chaos is dead as well.
By that, the C'tan are the most powerful. Maybe the Enslavers are next after them, but the C'tan are definitely the most powerful.
If the Orks ever unite, the galaxy is screwed, and they may be able to kill the C'tan.
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Every Normal Man Must Be Tempted At Times To Spit On His Hands, Hoist That Black Flag, And Begin Slitting Throats. |
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2012/02/07 01:04:25
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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The current galactic powerhouse is the Imperium, duh. If the Emperor dies, Chaos will incinerate the galaxy before burning out. Afterwards, Orks will probably be the only ones left standing.
If the Emperor is reborn though, Mankind will remain ascendant and grow more powerful than the ancient Eldar...
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 01:14:15
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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The oldcrons and Tyranids were really the only civilization capable of rivaling the Imperium. Now it's just the Tyranids since the Newcrons are fragmented/in-fighting/localized threats.
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My Armies:
5,500pts 
2,700pts 
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2012/02/07 01:15:08
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Fixture of Dakka
On a boat, Trying not to die.
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On another note:
Other galaxies contain Orks. Keep that in mind when talking about the most powerful race in the universe.
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Every Normal Man Must Be Tempted At Times To Spit On His Hands, Hoist That Black Flag, And Begin Slitting Throats. |
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2012/02/07 01:16:51
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Hmmm... In the universe? Hard to say... (I'm tempted to troll Tau)
I'd say from the little I do know it would be orks if they ever got their act together but otherwise, C'tan. Eat stars, spawn blackholes, rip their way into the Webway, send things back to before time existed, imprint the fear of death into all species (minus orks), yeah. Definitely C'tan.
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2012/02/07 01:18:46
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Death-Dealing Ultramarine Devastator
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Tyranids
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 S.O.U. (Straight Outta Ultramar)
4000 points + fully painted!
 
Eldar of Ulthwe
1,500 points
 Rid-Ex Nids
1,600 points-in progress
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2012/02/07 01:19:01
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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Orks then, unless the Emperor comes back.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 01:19:02
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Storm Lance
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Other galaxies? Where does it mention that in the fluff?
My vote is on the IoM, as is anyway. If the Imperium goes down, so does Chaos. I would say then after us humans, the Tau will start the United Federation of Planets and become powerful.
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"Only The Dead Have Seen The End Of War"
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2012/02/07 01:20:20
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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A Musketeer wrote:Other galaxies? Where does it mention that in the fluff?
My vote is on the IoM, as is anyway. If the Imperium goes down, so does Chaos. I would say then after us humans, the Tau will start the United Federation of Planets and become powerful.
If they can take on Tyranids and Orks by themselves. Without the Imperium, I think I'll go green, pick up an axe, and shout WAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 01:22:15
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Chowderhead wrote:On another note:
Other galaxies contain Orks. Keep that in mind when talking about the most powerful race in the universe.
This is never confirmed. It is confirmed however that no matter where mankind has explored in the Galaxy, Orks have been encountered. The Imperium has never been in any contact with an outside galaxy, the spaces between galaxy's are incomprehensibly vast even for Warp Travel.
Orks really aren't a functioning or unified society though. Just fragment warbands and mini-empires. It limits their potential massively.
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My Armies:
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2012/02/07 01:27:09
Subject: Re:Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Pyromaniac Hellhound Pilot
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While there are other galaxies they are just way to far away. and i thought the tyranids were a extra galactic race.
but i think the Imperium is the most powerful generally.
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Regiment: 91st Schrott Experimental Regiment
Regiment Planet: Schrott
Specialization: Salvaged, Heavily Modified, and/or Experimental Mechanized Units. 
"SIR! Are you sure this will work!?"
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2012/02/07 01:40:03
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Nasty Nob
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The orks are the best IMO. You just can't beat them.
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2012/02/07 01:54:53
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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CuddlySquig wrote:The orks are the best IMO. You just can't beat them.
No arguments there, my friend.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 01:55:42
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Orks if they united
Potentially the Tyranids if all their assets arrive in the Milky Way
Currently the Imperium I think
I'd love to see an Ork/Tyranid showdown: all the Orks in a giant Waaagh vs. all Tyranid fleets 
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2012/02/07 02:14:51
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Rough Rider with Boomstick
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Currently, The Imperium of Man
Future? I'd say Tyranids, for the same reason as above, we have only encountered the vanguard, the real hive fleet is still on the way.
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2012/02/07 03:12:45
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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It's gotta be the Tau.
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Iron Warriors 442nd Grand Battalion: 10k points |
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2012/02/07 03:16:18
Subject: Re:Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Mekboy Hammerin' Somethin'
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Waaagh. Endless waaagh. Go orks.
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2012/02/07 03:19:22
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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Coolyo294 wrote:It's gotta be the Tau.
You're trolling right?
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 03:21:43
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Ultramarine Venerable Dreadnought
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Tadashi wrote:Coolyo294 wrote:It's gotta be the Tau.
You're trolling right?
Nope. The Tau are the bestest army ever!!!1!
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Iron Warriors 442nd Grand Battalion: 10k points |
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2012/02/07 03:24:26
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Insect-Infested Nurgle Chaos Lord
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The Ctan, before they were all shattered. Now, not so much.
Why do people keep saying the IOM? They're losing 
Orks, for me, i think. They are the most numerous, most adaptable and most self sufficient. They don't have to be an ork superpower with all orks united to still be the most powerful, but if they did...WAAGH indeed 
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The Viletide: Daemons of Nurgle/Deathguard: 7400 pts
Disclples of the Dragon - Ad Mech - about 2000 pts
GSC - about 2000 Pts
Rhulic Mercs - um...many...
Circle Oroboros - 300 Pts or so
Menoth - 300+ pts
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2012/02/07 03:27:34
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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Coolyo294 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Coolyo294 wrote:It's gotta be the Tau.
You're trolling right?
Nope. The Tau are the bestest army ever!!!1!
Orks are the most successful race in galactic history.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 03:28:11
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Banelord Titan Princeps of Khorne
Noctis Labyrinthus
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Ascalam wrote:Why do people keep saying the IOM? They're losing
To multiple threats across the entire galaxy, not any one power.
The Orks have the potential to be the most powerful, but at the moment they are not. Otherwise, by that logic, the Necrons are more powerful than the Imperium, by virtue of having more Tomb Worlds than the IoM does planets.
Also, Orks have not been encountered in multiple galaxies, that is fanwank based on a failure of reading comprehension, honestly.
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2012/02/07 03:30:10
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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In a one-on-one fight, any other faction in 40k would be crushed by the Imperium's full might.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/02/07 03:38:13
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Regular Dakkanaut
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The IoM is the most powerful. They're losing, slowly, gradually being worn down by... well, everybody. They're still the dominant force in the galaxy.
Orks would be the most powerful, if they stopped their infighting, division, and poor organization--that is, if they stopped being orks. They'll never make an empire that lasts for millennia. (They also wouldn't want to, for the most part.)
Chaos has its gods, but they're limited outside of the Warp. For all their power, they keep on being turned aside time and time again. Might be shifting with the Thirteenth Black Crusade, but that's after ten thousand years of trying.
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2012/02/07 04:13:17
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Langston128 wrote:What race do you think will become the most powerful race in the 40k universe i will keep my choice until the end after i have read all your responses
The ARMS race.
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2012/02/07 04:25:35
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Agile Revenant Titan
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Imperium. Although if us Space Elfs become more mighty...
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2012/02/07 04:33:40
Subject: Most powerful race in the 40,000 universe
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Big Fat Gospel of Menoth
The other side of the internet
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Orks have never lost.
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