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'''Ferrus Manus''', (literally "Hand of Iron") '''the Gorgon'''{{Fn|3}}, was one of the twenty [[Primarch]]s created by the [[Emperor]] before the [[Great Crusade]]. He led the [[Iron Hands]] [[Space Marine Legion]]. During his time on the world of [[Medusa (Planet)|Medusa]], Ferrus Manus possessed hands encased in necrodermis, granting him the ability to manipulate molten metal with exceptional strength and artistry, eschewing the need for traditional tools like hammers and flames.{{CME}}

Thousands of planets would fall to the remorseless [[Iron Hands]] under Ferrus's leadership. Each weak link in humanity was to be purged if mankind was to grow stronger. Scholars spoke of the wave of piety and faith that spread before the Iron Hands, with many planets suddenly motivated to look into themselves when they heard that the Iron Hands were approaching. {{CME}} Ferrus Manus believed it was providential to find lost human civilisations that weathered the Long Night. However he did not shy from violent reprisal for the insult of refusing complete submission to the Emperor.{{Fn|2c}} Ferrus instilled in his sons a doctrine of ruthless pragmatism and strength through sacrifice, demanding that emotion and weakness be cast aside in the pursuit of efficiency and victory. His Legion operated as an unrelenting war machine, crushing resistance with precise and overwhelming force. This cultural effect was not due to spirituality, but fear — fear of being judged unworthy by Ferrus Manus, whose reputation for merciless censure was legendary.{{CME}}

Ferrus did not get along with all his brothers however. During the [[Astranii Campaign]], he had a severe dispute with [[Rogal Dorn]] over what should become of the [[Astranii Machine Empire]]. Ferrus alongside his [[Mechanicum]] backers wished for the civilizations destruction as [[Heretek]]s, while [[Rogal Dorn]] wanted them assimilated into the larger Imperium. The debate escalated to the point where [[Horus Lupercal]] was called upon to mediate. In accordance with Imperial custom, the matter was settled through an honour duel, the outcome of which ended the dispute — though it left lingering tension between Ferrus and Dorn. Ultimately, the Astranii were eradicated, their domains purged and reclaimed in the name of the Emperor.{{CME}}

Ferrus Manus continued to lead his Legion with relentless purpose, shaping the Iron Hands into a Legion feared even among their peers — a war engine of flesh and steel, stripped of doubt, mercy, or hesitation.{{CME}}