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The '''Primarchs''' were the twenty genetically-engineered "sons" of the [[Emperor of Mankind]], and the genetic "fathers" of the [[Space Marine Legion]]s. The Emperor used his own DNA in their creation, and they were designed to be far superior to the average human: immensely larger, stronger, hardier, faster, and more intelligent. They were also incredibly charismatic, as their main role was to be generals and leaders of the [[Imperium|Imperial]] military. Each had their own purpose and specialty, allowing them to serve in specific functions that the Emperor's forces would need in reconquering the galaxy. Each loyalist Primarch that is loyal to the Emperor embodies a different aspect of the Emperor. Their sum is equal to him, their cross-product is one of his contingency plans.
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