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The [[Twenty First Founding]] (also known as the '''''Cursed Founding''''') is notable in that its focus was in perfecting and removing deficiencies in flawed gene-seed. Unfortunately many of the Chapters created at this time have developed genetic idiosyncrasies, mutations that strain the tolerance of the [[Inquisition]] and threaten these Chapters' survival.{{Fn|2}}
The [[Ultima Founding]] in [[M42]] saw tens of thousands of new [[Primaris Space Mariens]] produced, all with the same gene-seed of the Primarch's. However the three additional implants given to Primaris Marines has made them more genetically stable, enabling gene-seed production at rates not seen since the time of the Emperor.{{Fn|9}}
==Implantation and Reproduction==
For this reason, the Traitor Legions will sometimes raid the strongholds of [[Imperial]] chapters to steal stable gene-seed, which is a prized resource within the Eye.{{Fn|7}}
==Primaris Marines==
The new breed of Space Marines, the [[Primaris Space Marines|Primaris]], have a greater level of genetic stability than those of their standard cousins. As a result they have avoided many of the severe defects and flaws of Chapter's such as the [[Blood Angels]] and [[Space Wolves]] while retaining their quirks and unique benefits.{{Fn|9}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Dead Sky, Black Sun (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]], Prologue
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Praetorian of Dorn (Novel)]] - Part 2, Chapter 3
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Dark Imperium (Novel)]] Chapter 12
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*[[Codex Imperialis]]
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