It is the 41st millenium, a savage and grim dark future when mankind battles for survival in a galaxy riven by bloodshed and destruction.  Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, assailed on all sides by the most grievous enemies - aliens, mutants and traitors.  Only the colossal numbers of the Imperial Guard and the indomitable strength of the Space Marines, genetically-enhanced elite warriors of superhuman power and devastating ability, can offer any defence.  And, of all the venerable and ancient chapters of Space Marines, the Ultramarines are arguably the most powerful, most respected and the most fearless... Based on the internationally successful futuristic table-top war strategy game, Warhammer 40,000, Ultramarines uses state-of-the-art facial capture technology and visually powerful CGI animation, inspired by Games Workshop's rich tradition of art and design, to bring to life the Space Marines characters and their adversaries in the first-ever feature length movie of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.