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Very few mortals will ever see a Space Marine, as their numbers are trivial compared to the seething mass of humanity. The best chance an average human will have to see one will be if cataclysmic forces threatening the greater Imperium comes to their world, or if they are part of similar Imperial forces sent to fight in such catastrophic wars. The subsequent chances of then conversing with an Astartes during such engagements are equally minute. A common human who does interact with even the lowliest of Battle-Brothers are likely to be awestruck in the extreme, unable to speak and forgetting themselves. They will typically be held in high regard and shown great deference, even the highest-ranking of officials bowing their heads in respect.{{Fn|52b}}
However, the reaction of extreme abasement and divine awe isn't universal to every human. Those who engage with Astartes with some degree of regularity, {{Fn|63}}{{Fn|70}} whether it be a [[Chapter Serf]], military commander or [[Inquisitor]], will grow accustomed to the presence and mannerisms of these transhuman brotherhoods. Demographics above or on the peripherals of Imperial society, such as [[noble]]s or [[hive scum]], or others who largely disregard the frippery of Imperial propaganda might see the Astartes for what they are, tools of war. Some might not offer them any more fear or respect than that due to an expert soldier with a well-crafted weapon.{{Fn|63}}
===Behaviour===
Space Marines are insular and live in a world of martial prowess where loyalty to the Chapter and bravery in battle are revered above all things. If any might find common ground with an Astartes, it will be those who excel at the art of war.{{Fn|52g}} The manner in which a Space Marine interacts with common Humanity varies wildly from chapter to chapter, as well as might be influenced by their Chapter's Legion of lineage. Most are aloof and entirely focused on their own mission, setting themselves and their goals apart from ordinary people. Most tend to only see other Space Marines as equals to themselves. The standards of a Space Marine tend to be so high that only heroes of legend might be counted amongst their friends, beyond the bounds of Adeptus Astartes ranks.{{Fn|52b}} A standard human must prove themselves worthy of an Astartes' notice, typically through skill-at-war or something related. In some exceedingly rare occassionsoccasions, a human might earn the notice of a Space Marine. Some Space Marines might even offer aid or support in situations outside of active combat, such as offering a valuable peice piece of knowledge to aid in training, or other specialist knowledge the individual Space Marine might have to aid those they will likely be fighting alongside. However, even this will likely be delivered in their blunt and reserved inhuman way, at least to some degree.{{Fn|65}}
The interpersonal skills of most Space Marines are significantly blunted or completely atrophied, in regards to communication with baseline humans. The processes that transformed them into transhuman warriors results in a brain no longer well suited for the nuance of human communication. For the vast majority of Astartes, they observe the niceties of baseline communication like an giant, exceptionally deadly child. This fact strains most interactions between them and baseline human associates. However, there are some Space Marines who prove to be an exception to this rule. Some Astartes never truly forgot what being a mortal human was like - such as the [[Space Wolves]] - or have taken time to relearn it.{{Fn|62a}}
*{{Endn|68}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]]: pg. 34-45 ''Beliefs''
*{{Endn|69}}: [[Soul Hunter (Novel)]], IX ''Four Gods''
*{{Endn|70}}: [[Outer Dark (Novel)]], Chapter 3
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