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This incident reignited the longstanding discussion about Warhammer’s dark, dystopian universe—a setting rooted in satire and grimdark fantasy, featuring a universe where totalitarian regimes, genocide, and xenophobia are recurring themes. The narrative of Warhammer 40K itself is intentionally bleak, depicting a universe on the brink of collapse where heroes often embody flawed or outright evil qualities. However, the imagery and factions from this universe have been co-opted by real-world hate groups, who use them as symbols to promote their ideology.