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''The Illuminati were introduced in the Realms of Chaos books alongside the Sensei and Star Child background material, both of which . It is debatable whether or not they are no longer a part of official canonthe Warhammer 40,000 continuum.''
The '''Illuminati''' are a secret society - existing beyond even the Emperor's knowledge, but manipulating and interpreting the Imperial Will to bring about their objectives. Its members all share the same experience: they have been possessed by [[Daemon]]s and then, either through the force of their own will or through outside assistance, have freed themselves. Sharing a mind with a daemon they have gained the most intimate understanding of Chaos. Having mastered the Chaos within themselves, they are immune to its temptations and corruption. They then fight Chaos in the broader universe and, as they share a common enemy, are frequently involved on some level with the [[Eldar]], in particular the [[Harlequin|Harlequins]]. The Illuminati are some of very few allowed access to the Eldar's [[Black Library of Chaos]]. They know of the [[Fall of the Eldar]], and seek to prevent the same from happening to Man.
