38,016
edits
Changes
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
m
no edit summary
==Overview==
[[Image:Geneseed_mutation_DWRB.jpg|thumb|300px|right|A table showing the calculated chances of gene-seed mutation in the [[First Founding]] Chapters.]]
It is used to grow the artificial organs that distinguish an [[Adeptus Astartes]] from an ordinary human, and helps alter the human's biology to accept the implanted organs. Gene-seed is a Space Marine [[Chapter]]'s most precious resource, and is conserved by extracting the [[progenoid]] glands from fallen [[Battle-Brother]]s for return to the Chapter's [[fortress-monastery]].{{Cite This}}
Several Chapters have unique gene-seed flaws that cause differences in their Marines' physiology and behavior. These differences can be merely cosmetic (for instance, all [[Death Spectres]] are albinos), while others can have drastic effects that are either a blessing or a curse (or both) for their Chapters, such as the [[Blood Angels]] or the [[Space Wolves]].{{Cite This}}
Some Chapters' gene-seed are inherently more stable than others, and variations in certain Chapters' methods of implantation have resulted in further degradation in some cases. The gene-seed of the [[Ultramarines]] is considered the most stable and thus they are the most preferred source of gene-seed for creating new Space Marine Chapters.{{Cite This}}
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 Chapters such as the [[Blood Angels]] and [[Space Wolves]] while retaining their quirks and unique benefits. The Primaris Blood Angels in particular still possess the Red Thirst, but show no signs of the Black Rage.{{Fn|11}} The chance of genetic deviancy for Primaris Marines is a mere 0.001%.{{Fn|9}} In addition they are physically larger and stronger thanks to the [[Sangprimus Portum]], which gives them genetic material more potent than standard Gene-Seed descended from the Primarchs.{{Fn|10}}
{{Cite}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Ultramarines (2nd Edition)]]
**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 6
**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 9
**{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 10
*{{Endn|2}}: [http://web.archive.org/web/20080916104958/http://uk.games-workshop.com/spacemarines/cursed/1/ Internet Archive: Cursed Founding GW Article] ''(accessed 2011.08.28)''
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 10
**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 11
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 59 - Armies of the Imperium: Gene-Seed
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Codex: Blood Angels (8th Edition)]] pg.13
===Uncited===
{{Uncited}}
*[[Codex Imperialis (Background Book)]]
[[Category:Space Marines]]
