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In addition to their responsibilities to the armoury, these weaponsmiths are charged with the responsibility of protecting the many technological relics that fall within the Chapter's care. Among the oldest and more famous Chapters, these can include mechanical wonders that remain sealed within their vaults with most being so complex that no living man is capable of learning their secrets. Others are created from ancient secrets that it requires artisans with a Master's knowledge to be able to use them without harming themselves or others. In times of need, a Master of the Forge is able to take these relics from the vaults in order to unleash the ancient lost technology of Mankind against their foes.{{Fn|2}}
==Chapter Variations==
===Master of the Rock===
The '''Master of the Rock''' is a variation of the Master of the Forge used by the [[Dark Angels]]. Ominously different from standard Masters of the Forge, upon ascending to this honored position the Master of the Rock follows his predecessors by being permanently wired into the control system of the machine banks of [[The Rock]]. It is an important duty meant to placate the most important [[Machine Spirit]]s, direct the maintenance engines and [[Warp Drive]]s, and preserve the asteroids force fields. The previous Masters, whose bodies have completely withered, are left in place, their mechanical upgrades still working. Eventually they will be collected for display in the Alcoves of Honor of The Rock.{{Fn|3}}
Because of their dual allegiances to the Chapter and the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]], Techmarines are not inducted into the [[Deathwing]] or [[Inner Circle]]. This includes the Master of the Rock, who is privy only to the technological secrets and ancient technologies stored about the asteroid base.{{Fn|3}}
==Equipment==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]] by [[Rick Priestley]], p. 83
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], p. 70
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (6th Edition)]] pg.38
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