If you've spent any amount of time around Dangerous By Design, you've probably noticed something. We tend to gravitate toward giant armored warriors, impossible battles, holy relics, chainswords, skulls, and enough gothic architecture to make a medieval cathedral look understated.
That isn't by accident.
The Warhammer 40,000 universe has been living rent-free in our heads for decades, and that's exactly why the Dangerous By Design Warhammer-inspired collection is called Relics of War. Even our blog, Codex Obscura, takes its name from the endless codices, forbidden archives, and ancient tomes that define the lore of the 41st Millennium.
For many fans, Warhammer 40K isn't just another tabletop game or science fiction setting. It's one of the most unique fictional universes ever created. A place where humanity has forgotten more technology than it currently understands, where entire worlds burn in endless conflict, and where every weapon, suit of armor, and battle standard carries thousands of years of history. The concept of relics and ancient wargear is woven into nearly every corner of the setting. Heroes aren't simply issued equipment. They inherit artifacts that have survived centuries of war and sacrifice.
That's the inspiration behind Relics of War.
This collection is about capturing the feeling that drew so many of us into the hobby in the first place. The towering super soldiers. The impossible odds. The fanatical devotion. The sense that every battle matters because civilization itself is hanging by a thread.
For a lot of us, Warhammer 40K became more than a game. It became a hobby that followed us through different stages of life. Maybe you started painting miniatures in a spare bedroom. Maybe you spent late nights reading Black Library novels. Maybe you discovered the setting through video games before eventually diving into the deeper lore. However you got here, there's a good chance the grimdark aesthetic left a permanent mark.
That's where Dangerous By Design comes in.
The entire brand was built around the idea of combining military culture, science fiction, gaming, and streetwear into something that feels authentic. Warhammer naturally sits at the center of that intersection. It has military themes. It has incredible visual design. It has some of the most recognizable armor and iconography in science fiction. Most importantly, it has a fanbase that genuinely cares about the stories behind the imagery.
When we create designs for Relics of War, we're chasing that feeling. The feeling of seeing a Space Marine for the first time. The feeling of reading about a last stand against impossible odds. The feeling of discovering a chapter, legion, or faction that immediately clicks with your personality.
Some people wear sports jerseys. Some people wear band shirts.
We wear the things that remind us of the worlds we never stopped thinking about.
The Relics of War collection was created for Warhammer fans who want apparel that reflects their interests without looking like costume merchandise. These are designs meant to fit naturally into everyday life while still carrying the DNA of the grimdark future. Whether you're building your next army, painting miniatures, reading lore, gaming with friends, or just trying to survive another Monday morning, there's something satisfying about wearing gear inspired by the universe you love.
And honestly, that's what Dangerous By Design has always been about.
Creating apparel for people who grew up loving science fiction, tactical culture, gaming, military history, and larger-than-life stories. People who can appreciate the difference between a chainsword and a power sword. People who know that there is only war.
So if you've found yourself browsing the Relics of War collection, welcome. You're among friends here.
The Emperor protects. The machine spirit endures. The galaxy burns.
And we'll keep making shirts about it.
Explore the Relics of War collection at Dangerous By Design Relics of War and continue your journey through the archives of Codex Obscura. The war is eternal, but at least you'll look good while fighting it.
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