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Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising
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March 11, 2010
Wokeometer Rating
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TL;DR Verdict
Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising earns a 0/10 woke score by delivering pure grimdark 40k action centered on the Blood Ravens' fight against Chaos betrayal and corruption, with zero identity politics or modern messaging.
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Detailed Analysis
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising is a 2010 real-time strategy expansion set in the grimdark Warhammer 40k universe.
Its core premise and narrative center on the Blood Ravens Space Marines defending against Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion, internal chapter betrayal, and a corruption mechanic that tempts squads toward heresy. The story features returning characters such as Gabriel Angelos, Davian Thule in a Dreadnought, Jonah Orion the Librarian, and antagonists like Eliphas the Inheritor, all operating strictly within established 40k lore of posthuman warrior-monks, daemonic pacts, and Imperial duty.
No romance systems, character creation options, pronoun selections, or identity-focused subplots exist. The provided screenshots depict classic armored Chaos and Imperial forces in traditional grimdark style with no alterations for contemporary themes.
Key Factors
- Strict adherence to 2010-era Warhammer 40k canon with male Space Marines and no gender or sexuality changes to established characters
- Narrative focused exclusively on military campaigns, corruption, and betrayal with zero social justice framing or identity politics
- Complete absence of developer statements, consultancy involvement, or marketing emphasizing diversity, representation, or activism
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