The Emperor Protects is the motto of the Imperium of Man in Warhammer 40,000, the dark science-fiction setting created by Games Workshop for its tabletop wargame. Within that universe, ordinary soldiers and citizens repeat the phrase as an expression of faith in the immortal Emperor who rules humanity. The line has travelled far beyond the tabletop through video games, novels and fan videos, where players quote it before difficult battles. Its mix of grim sincerity and gallows humour keeps it popular as a meme sound for gaming, reaction and Warhammer content.