The Primarchs were the Emperor's 20 gene-sons, leaders of the Space Marine Legions. Learn their origins, the scattering, and who stayed loyal or turned
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Named figures of Warhammer 40k: primarchs, warlords, heroes, and villains.
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Roboute Guilliman
Roboute Guilliman is the Ultramarines Primarch, author of the Codex Astartes and now Lord Commander and Regent of the Imperium. Here's why he matters.
The Primarchs
The Primarchs were the Emperor's 20 gene-sons, leaders of the Space Marine Legions. Learn their origins, the scattering, and who stayed loyal or turned
Sanguinius
Sanguinius was the winged Primarch of the Blood Angels, beloved hero of the Great Crusade and martyr of the Horus Heresy. Here's his story.
Leman Russ
Leman Russ is the Primarch of the Space Wolves, the Emperor's executioner, and one of the mightiest fighters in Warhammer 40k. Here's his story.
Rogal Dorn
Rogal Dorn was the Primarch of the Imperial Fists, Praetorian of Terra, and architect of the Siege of Terra's defence. Here's what matters about him.
Fulgrim
Fulgrim is the Emperor's Children primarch, a perfectionist who fell to Slaanesh and became a daemon primarch. Here's his story and why he matters.
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