I think the issue is that 40k doesn’t get the message either at this point. It’s just straightforward glorification of the space marines. I don’t see anything in the modern iterations that feels remotely tongue in cheek. Rage Against the Machine may have fans who are chuds, but they’re extremely clear about their message. 40k’s message at this point seems to be “look how cool these fascist soldiers are” and not much else. That doesn’t just accidentally attract chuds, it’s a chud magnet that overly encourages them to become more chudish.
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
A huge chunk of Space Marine 2’s story is about how Titus basically got screwed over by the Imperium for the sin of… treating Guard like human beings and fighting back against Chaos. A big arc is even that his squadmates (other Spesh Mahrines) don’t entirely trust him but learn to do so. And while I haven’t gotten around to it yet, I would be shocked if Owlcat didn’t take some pot shots at the zealots in Rogue Trader.