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From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
→Connection with the Sensei
The [[Sensei]] are the immortal, true sons of the Emperor, sired during his early life amongst humanity. Whereas the [[Chaos Gods]] possess their own champions, the Sensei act as the champions of the Star Child.{{Fn|2b}} Likewise, just as a [[Champion of Chaos]] may be blessed by the gifts of one or more Chaos Gods, the Star Child gifts the Sensei with the Mark of the Star Child, which allows them to draw upon the energy of the Star Child.{{Fn|2c}}
The powers can range from extra protection, [[daemon]]-slaying abilities, sword mastery, and marksmanship amongst other gifts. These gifts may likewise permeate other members of a Sensei's adventurer band.{{Fn|2d}} When the Star Child recognizes recognises the deeds of a Sensei, they will be drawn into the warp to commune with the Star Child, where he may achieve apotheosis and become a Sensei Master, which is analogous to a [[Daemon Prince]].{{Fn|2d}}
In 997.[[M41]], [[Inquisitor]] [[Fortez]] reported that he and his colleagues [[Alexio]] and [[Credo (Inquisitor)|Credo]] had discovered a cult known as the [[Cult of the Star Child]], led by self-proclaimed Sensei claiming to be the Emperor's sons. However, Inquisitor Fortez rejected the notion that they are the Emperor's sons on the basis of their affiliation with [[abhumans]] and [[Eldar]]. The Inquisitor instead suspected it may be a [[Tzeentch|Tzeentchian]] cult, with the Architect of Fate masquerading as the Star Child. The cult and all but four Sensei were killed.{{Fn|6}}
