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The '''Chromes''' were a race of metallic insectoid [[Xenos]] encountered by the [[Imperium]] in [[M32]].{{Fn|1a}} 

==Biology and History==
Their total numbers were estimated as near 88 billions{{Fn|1b}} and they have been encountered on sixty-seven worlds (including [[Ardamantua]]). According to [[Magos Biologis]] investigations Chromes were not harmless, but also not a naturally aggressive species. This Xenos species was called "Chromes" because of the silvery metallic finish of their chitin armour.{{Fn|1c}}

In appearance, they resembled [[human]]-sized insects with impressive speed and long forelimbs. They were armoured around their heads, necks and backs, and made noises compared to broken [[cogitator]]s.{{Fn|1c}} 

Like many insect species, the species developed "warrior" forms which were larger, more agile, better armoured, generally more lethal, and darker in coloration. These warrior forms the blisternests - central hive-buildings of their planets.{{Fn|1b}} Existing between realities, the Chromes attacked the [[Imperium]] while in desperate flight from the [[Ork]] [[Warboss]] known as [[The Beast]].{{Fn|1a}} [[Magos]] [[Phaeton Laurentis]], attached to the [[Imperial Fists]] strike force sent to combat the Chromes on [[Ardamantua]], prophetically compared their behavior to that of [[Terra]]n rats - invading Imperial territory not out of hostility, but rather fleeing before some greater threat.{{Cite Marker End}}

Unaware of this greater threat, the Imperial Fists battled the Chromes on Ardamantua until both were destroyed by the arriving Greenskins' [[Battle Moon]]. Other priests of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] speculated that the Chromes might even have been attempting to warn the Imperials.{{Fn|1a}}

==See also==
*[[List of sentient species]]
**[[Megarachnid]]
*[[Koorland]]

==Sources==
*1: [[I Am Slaughter (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: Chapter 25
**{{Endn|1b}}: Chapter 2
**{{Endn|1c}}: Chapter 1

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