I’ve always wondered what the person inside a dreadnought looks like. I know they are injured marines but what sort of condition are they in?
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Inside a Dreadnought, Space Marines are seriously injured, some might even be missing limbs or are unable to breathe on their own. They’re encased in what’s called a sarcophagus, where only their most vital organs are preserved. Theyre alive but need the Dreadnought to function.
Theyre in pretty bad shape, really. Often, only the upper torso and head remain intact, sometimes a little more. The rest of their bodies are often ruined beyond regular healing. The sarcophagus keeps them alive and connects their brains to the Dreadnought via a bunch of sensors and interfaces, allowing them to control the massive suit.
Im not sure too much has ever been shown about what it is like but given its a life support machine to preserve a marine who is no longer capable of surviving outside of the mech, it seems logical they would remove arms and legs and just preserve the body and head. Head to do all the work controlling the mech and the body to keep the flesh alive but ultimately the Dreadnought suit is doing the work of keeping the person alive.
Im sure it is pretty horrible to see what the person inside looks like, hence why they are not commonly exposed. If the marine inside was still looking like a marine, I am sure they would reveal more of him. Its probably a bunch of destroyed flesh connected to cables and mechanical parts. Pretty grim end really, is it better than death?
Think of it like the Marine is in a life-support pod. Their body is usually too damaged to live without the machine. They retain consciousness and can think and strategize, but their physical form is very diminished. It’s not a pretty sight but its the best way they can still fight.
