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From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
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In the 41st millennium, most Daemon Princes hail from the ranks of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s, warriors with the capability and motivation to slay the populations of entire worlds, although the oldest managed to ascend during the savage age long before mankind left [[Terra#Old_Earth|ancient Earth]].{{Fn|5c}}
Daemon Princes rule supreme over mortal Chaos followers and are usually granted reign over a [[Daemon World]] of their own.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}} Despite this, it is not uncommon for them to leave the material plane completely and join a [[daemon|daemonic legion]] in order to serve as right hand of a mighty [[Daemon#Greater_Daemon|Greater Daemon]]or even as that daemons commander. For all their rank and power however, real Daemons commonly regard them as inferior due to their human origin, a belief that is however rarely proven, as many Princes have slain Daemons long before joining their ranks.{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|6}}
===Daemon Primarchs===
The most infamous of the Daemon Princes come from the traitor [[Primarch]]s that turned against the [[Emperor of Mankind|Emperor]] during the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|7}} These powerful beings are still revered by the very [[Space Marine Legion|Legions]] they corrupted millennia ago, even though it is uncommon for them to personally lead them forth from their Daemon Worlds. Instead they prefer to fight against their enemies within the [[Eye of Terror]], leaving the direction of their Legions to their loyal minions and Champions. Greater Arguably greater in power than any other daemon princes Daemon Prince or Greater DaemonsDaemon, they are feared and respected by all who worship chaosand are looked upon as personal champions by their gods.{{Fn|5c}}
==Notable Daemon Princes==
