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==History==

===Early History===

The Kroot originated on their homeworld of [[Pech]], and there is evidence to suggest that their evolution was avian in origin. Thousands of years ago, an [[Ork]] [[Rok]] crash-landed on Pech and the Greenskin survivors were promptly eaten by the native inhabitants. After several generations, the first true city of the Kroot had been erected around the wreck. Using their newly incorporated Orkoid DNA, the Kroot were able to interact with the [[Mekboy]] technology found aboard the crashed Rok. Within the span of a few thousand years, the Kroot had used the Greenskin technology to create five primary "Hive" cities, factory farming, and mining. They were also able to construct their first [[warp]]-capable spacecraft in the form of [[Warsphere]]s and take to the stars. Soon the Kroot were able to colonise several worlds close to Pech.{{Fn|1}}

===First contact with the Imperium===

The Kroots' first encounter with the Imperium was during the [[Damocles Crusade]] on the world of [[Sy'l'kell]]. Troops of the [[Brimlock 17th Dragoons]] were in transit to the front lines from their Landing zone when they were ambushed by Kroot. The column's forward scouts were eliminated by Kroot Carnivores before they could get a warning off to the regiment following behind. As the main body of the regiment pushed through a narrow forested defile, the Kroot fell on them. Three Kroot kindred were involved in the attack. Surprise was complete and scores were killed in the opening moments of the ambush. [[Colonel]] [[Konstantin Griffin]] and [[Commissar]] [[Eigerman]] quickly recovered and held the Imperial line long enough to fight clear of the trap. From then on the column was continually harried by the Kroot, until Colonel Griffin linked up with the [[Space Marine]]s of the [[Scythes of the Emperor]]. With the two Imperial forces combined the Kroot faded away deeming the combined strength too much for direct confrontation.{{Fn|1}}

**{{Endn|37a}}: Chapter 6

**{{Endn|37b}}: Chapter 7

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