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'''Alpha Primus''' is the prototype of the [[Primaris Space Marine]]s and the personal enforcer of Archmagos Dominus [[Belisarius Cawl]]. | '''Alpha Primus''' is the prototype of the [[Primaris Space Marine]]s and the personal enforcer of Archmagos Dominus [[Belisarius Cawl]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Primus' true nature is unclear, but he seems to have a chimeric [[Gene-Seed]] made up of samples from multiple [[Space Marine Legion|Legions]].{{Fn|3}} Primus was originally created by Cawl in an attempt to recreate the process the Emperor used to create the [[Primarch]] | + | Primus' true nature is unclear, but he seems to have a chimeric [[Gene-Seed]] made up of samples from multiple [[Space Marine Legion|Legions]].{{Fn|3}} Primus was originally created by Cawl in an attempt to recreate the process the Emperor used to create the [[Primarch]]es.{{Fn|2b}} The process failed, however, and instead Alpha Primus was used as the prototype for the Primaris Space Marines. Primus was much more heavily modified than most Space Marines, more so than even the Primaris', being described as having been rewritten on a genetic level rather than merely [[Creation of a Space Marine|implanted]]. The process made him a [[Psyker]] of unparalleled power amongst the Astartes, as well as physically more powerful than even the Primaris', yet still not to the extent of a [[Primarch]]{{Fn|2b}}. The flaws in the process used to create him also leave him in constant physical pain across the entirety of his body.{{Fn|2b}} Notably, Primus does not consider himself loyal to the [[Emperor]] anymore but rather a servant of Cawl above all else, and considers himself the personal property of Cawl.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2b}} Primus is the only one of his kind, as Cawl has since lost the technology needed to create warriors of his class.{{Fn|2b}} |
During the reveal of the [[Primaris]][[Space Marines]] on the [[Zar-Quaesitor]] Alpha Primus summoned Captain [[Vitrian Messinius]] to him using his [[Psyker]] abilities. He warned Messinius not to trust everything [[Cawl]] says, but did also say that [[Cawl]] has no desire to rule, and wishes for the salvation of mankind.{{Fn|4}} | During the reveal of the [[Primaris]][[Space Marines]] on the [[Zar-Quaesitor]] Alpha Primus summoned Captain [[Vitrian Messinius]] to him using his [[Psyker]] abilities. He warned Messinius not to trust everything [[Cawl]] says, but did also say that [[Cawl]] has no desire to rule, and wishes for the salvation of mankind.{{Fn|4}} | ||
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Sometime after the creation of the [[Great Rift]] Primus was charged by Cawl with retrieving the body of an [[Ordo Xenos]] [[Inquisitor]] from a [[Necron]] prison. Upon discovering the body, Primus noted that it was being fed upon by a creature resembling an [[Enslaver]].{{Fn|1}} Primus later accompanied Cawl during his expedition to [[Sotha]] to study the [[Pharos (Device)|Pharos]].{{Fn|2b}} | Sometime after the creation of the [[Great Rift]] Primus was charged by Cawl with retrieving the body of an [[Ordo Xenos]] [[Inquisitor]] from a [[Necron]] prison. Upon discovering the body, Primus noted that it was being fed upon by a creature resembling an [[Enslaver]].{{Fn|1}} Primus later accompanied Cawl during his expedition to [[Sotha]] to study the [[Pharos (Device)|Pharos]].{{Fn|2b}} | ||
| − | During the [[Indomitus Crusade]], the forces of [[Fabius Bile]] invaded the ''[[Zar-Quaesitor]]''. Cawl initially suspected that Bile sought the [[Sangprimus Portum]], but in truth was instead seeking Alpha Primus. Primus was cornered by Bile and his abominations and overpowered. Bile was able to remove Primus' [[Progenoid Glands]] and as Cawl confronted him revealed he had equipped the Primaris prototype | + | During the [[Indomitus Crusade]], the forces of [[Fabius Bile]] invaded the ''[[Zar-Quaesitor]]''. Cawl initially suspected that Bile sought the [[Sangprimus Portum]], but in truth was instead seeking Alpha Primus. Primus was cornered by Bile and his abominations and overpowered. Bile was able to remove Primus' [[Progenoid Glands]] and as Cawl confronted him, revealed he had equipped the Primaris prototype with a mutagenic agent that would activate if Fabius were to die. This forced Cawl to allow Bile to escape with the stolen Progenoid glands, but Primus survived the attack.{{Fn|3}} |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 16 July 2025
"The Emperor gave the Space Marines many gifts, I was given more than most."[2a]
"‘It hurts me, but I am used to pain. Everything hurts, all of the time."[2c]
Alpha Primus is the prototype of the Primaris Space Marines and the personal enforcer of Archmagos Dominus Belisarius Cawl.
History
Primus' true nature is unclear, but he seems to have a chimeric Gene-Seed made up of samples from multiple Legions.[3] Primus was originally created by Cawl in an attempt to recreate the process the Emperor used to create the Primarches.[2b] The process failed, however, and instead Alpha Primus was used as the prototype for the Primaris Space Marines. Primus was much more heavily modified than most Space Marines, more so than even the Primaris', being described as having been rewritten on a genetic level rather than merely implanted. The process made him a Psyker of unparalleled power amongst the Astartes, as well as physically more powerful than even the Primaris', yet still not to the extent of a Primarch[2b]. The flaws in the process used to create him also leave him in constant physical pain across the entirety of his body.[2b] Notably, Primus does not consider himself loyal to the Emperor anymore but rather a servant of Cawl above all else, and considers himself the personal property of Cawl.[1][2b] Primus is the only one of his kind, as Cawl has since lost the technology needed to create warriors of his class.[2b]
During the reveal of the PrimarisSpace Marines on the Zar-Quaesitor Alpha Primus summoned Captain Vitrian Messinius to him using his Psyker abilities. He warned Messinius not to trust everything Cawl says, but did also say that Cawl has no desire to rule, and wishes for the salvation of mankind.[4]
Sometime after the creation of the Great Rift Primus was charged by Cawl with retrieving the body of an Ordo Xenos Inquisitor from a Necron prison. Upon discovering the body, Primus noted that it was being fed upon by a creature resembling an Enslaver.[1] Primus later accompanied Cawl during his expedition to Sotha to study the Pharos.[2b]
During the Indomitus Crusade, the forces of Fabius Bile invaded the Zar-Quaesitor. Cawl initially suspected that Bile sought the Sangprimus Portum, but in truth was instead seeking Alpha Primus. Primus was cornered by Bile and his abominations and overpowered. Bile was able to remove Primus' Progenoid Glands and as Cawl confronted him, revealed he had equipped the Primaris prototype with a mutagenic agent that would activate if Fabius were to die. This forced Cawl to allow Bile to escape with the stolen Progenoid glands, but Primus survived the attack.[3]
Sources
- 1: To Speak As One (Short Story)
- 2: Belisarius Cawl: The Great Work (Novel):
- 3: Genefather (Novel) - Chapters 26-28
- 4: Avenging Son (Novel) - Chapter 16
