Space Marines (Union)

Space Marines are the most elite warriors of the Minecraftian Union, their honorable history dating back to the early mob wars, during which time they were known as Legionary Knights.
== History ==
=== The Legionary Knights ===
After leaving home following the death of his parents, Notch chose to labor in various villages and city-states, whilst awaiting Herobrine's inevitable return. He eventually created 20 individuals using a method known as redstone sorcery, giving them immortality and superhuman abilities. They would be known as his Primarchs. However, they were all taken from Notch by thieves, and scattered across Minecraftia. Notch took whatever gene-stock he had from the Primarchs and created the first founding Legionary Knight chapters.
When Notch rallied much of humanity, he sent the Legionary Knights to assist them. 
Whilst rallying his armies, Notch came across 3 of his Primarchs: Roboute Guilliman, Horus Lupercal, and Lion El'Jonson. All 3 of these Primarchs had become the successful rulers of their respective kingdoms of Ultramar, Cthonia, and Caliban. 
=== Start of the Notch-Herobrine War ===
As time progressed, humanity would develop new technology. The Legionary Knights could now be equipped with more powerful weapons, and could bear stronger armor. Though the United Human Government left Notch devoid of much of his former power, they still allowed him to command his chapters of Legionary Knights, now known as Thunder Marines. 
As humanity began to colonize much of the known Sol system, the Thunder Marine chapters had to spread as well. By this time, Notch had finally found his remaining Primarchs scattered across the wilderness, and had given them command of their respective chapters. The Thunder Marines were renamed "Space Marines", and stationed across many worlds.
=== Galactic Expansion ===
The United Human Government began to colonize multiple worlds in the surrounding star systems by 8,000 AS. Many of these violent star systems rebelled and broke away, only to be reclaimed by the Space Marines and the colonial infantry.
When a fleet of humans from the Milky Way galaxy invaded the Minecraftian galaxy in approximately 10,000 AS, they saw the state of chaos that had engulfed some parts of the galaxy. They saw the ferocity of the Space Marines and the hard-hitting assaults from the numberless armies of mobs. They instantly turned back, but before they did, they managed to convince at least 9 of the Primarchs to side with the Confederacy. This further divided humanity, and Notch would later lose 2 more Primarchs in battle. To attempt to tip the balance, Notch created the Grey Knights chapter from his own DNA.
The Confederate High Council gave Primarch Horus Lupercal command of much of their military, and even allowed him to increase the size of his own chapter, the Sons of Horus. The Primarchs of the Confederate chapters would prove to be the most dangerous military leaders in the galaxy, killing anyone in the Confederacy's path, human or alien. 
=== Founding of the Union ===
In 15,483 AS, much of humanity merged into the Minecraftian Union. As such, the Confederate Primarchs were reunited with their loyalist brethren, and continued to fight against the numberless hordes of mobs. The Space Marine chapters assisted their alien allies in burning hundreds of mob worlds.
In a final battle between the Alliance and the Mobs, Primarchs Horus, Sanguinius, Konrad Kurze, Ferrus Manus, Alpharius and possibly Rogal Dorn were slain by Herobrine himself. The remaining Primarchs were placed into stasis following the end of the war, and would be awakened when the time came. Their chapters, however, would live on and continue to fight for the Union. As time passed, hundreds of successor chapters were created, either containing the gene-seed of one of the twenty Primarchs or a gene-seed of unknown origin. 
=== The Tenno Extraction of 22,000 ===
In 22,000 AS, Notch chose to awaken the Ultramarines' Primarch Roboute Guilliman from stasis, to assist in extracting the Tenno and all other inhabitants of the Origin System. It was also during this time that the Union, with assistance from the Zerg's geneticist Abathur, were able to create a new type of warrior: the Primaris Space Marine. Following the creation of the Primaris Space Marines, each Chapter, save for the Grey Knights, doubled in size. 
Notch and Guilliman took a mobile infantry force of over 1 million, including Space Marine chapters such as the Ultramarines, Crimson Fists, Iron Warriors, and Imperial Fists. Guilliman personally chose to take on Earth II administrator Vay Hek, and would have defeated him, had he not been ordered by Notch to retreat.
The Tenno Extraction had liberated the civilian populace of the Origin System, but had inadvertently angered the ruling powers of the system. The Grineer and Corpus took pieces of leftover technology from a crashed Union ship, and reverse-engineered it to achieve faster-than-light travel. Since then, large groups of Grineer and Corpus began making their way into the rest of the galaxy, constantly trying to bring down or manipulate various galactic powers. 
=== The War of Ilios ===
In 25,038 AS, the Union core world of Elysium was attacked by a fleet of warships loyal to the Ilios Conglomerate, an Inhuman empire that willingly served the Forces of Chaos. The Elysium defense fleet had to call in reinforcements from a combined Union fleet, including Guilliman's flagship. For 3 months, the Union fleet continued to fend off Conglomerate war fleets, until after one battle, they allowed one of the surviving ships to escape, only to follow it to the Conglomerate's home system.
For a solid year, the Alliance threw everything they had at the Conglomerate. Even the Union's mighty Space Marines were nearly overwhelmed by the Conglomerate's sheer numbers. Guilliman and Notch were shocked to find out that Abaddon was at the head of one of the Conglomerate's massive battlefleets. Entire Space Marine chapters had to be called in to counter the massive hordes of Inhumans, traitor human soldiers, Chaos Space Marines, Laer, and Daemons. Eventually, every world in the Ilios System had been either glassed or bombarded by nukes. All member races of the Alliance suffered heavy losses. Many Space Marine chapters had been halved and fractured, and a few chapters were even completely eradicated.
== Founding Chapters ==
=== Dark Angels ===
The Dark Angels, formerly the 1st Chapter, were created from the gene-seed of Primarch Lion El'Jonson. However, they believe that they carry a great shame due to the actions of one of their brethren during the war. Lion El'Jonson is currently in stasis on the Union capital world of Minecraftia.
=== Lightning Bearers ===
The Lightning Bearers, formerly the 2nd Chapter, stood in the name of their Primarch Icarion, who was lost during the middle of the war. Since then, he was erased from Union records, with Notch being the only being who knows what happened. The Lightning Bearers continue to serve the Union, though it is unknown that they have any successor chapters.
=== Emperor's Children ===
The Emperor's Children, the 3rd Chapter, contains the gene-seed of the Primarch Fulgrim. Their name was given by their first chapter master, who believed that Notch should act as their Emperor. Notch has countless times wanted to change their name to the Chancellor's Elite, but Fulgrim preferred the original name. Fulgrim is in stasis along with many of his brothers.
=== Iron Warriors ===
The Iron Warriors, much like their Iron Hands brethren, utilize the highest amount of Union tech out of all founding chapters. Their Primarch, Perturabo, currently resides in stasis, and will be awakened if the Union encounters a threat too great to counter on their own. 
=== White Scars ===
The White Scars contain the genetic material of the Primarch Jaghatai Khan, who resides in stasis with most of the other Primarchs. 
=== Space Wolves ===
The Space Wolves, formerly the Iron Wolves before galactic expansion, is the 6th chapter and contains the gene-seed of Primarch Leman Russ, who resides in stasis. Their choice of heavy weaponry, in addition to their ferocity in battle, make them one of the strongest chapters in the Union. 
=== Imperial Fists ===
The Imperial Fists are among one of the most popular chapters in the mobile infantry. Their Primarch, Rogal Dorn, was believed to have died at the end of the Notch-Herobrine War, though there have been rumors that Dorn is very much alive and in stasis with the other remaining Primarchs.
=== Night Lords ===
The Night Lords chapter contain the gene-seed of the Primarch Konrad Kurze, who was brutally beaten to death by his own uncle, Herobrine. 
=== Blood Angels ===
The Blood Angels have earned their reputation for being one of the more bloodthirsty chapters. Their Primarch, Sanguinius, was slain in cold blood by Herobrine, Notch's brother and the genetic uncle of the Primarchs. 
=== Iron Hands ===
The Iron Hands chapter's Primarch, Ferrus Manus, had managed to create technological breakthroughs during his time in the wilderness, a feat that surprised even the Citizens Council. The Irons Hands were also allowed to help the UHG advance to the rest of the galaxy. Ferrus Manus was beheaded by Herobrine in the final battle of the war. 
=== Wardens of Light ===
The Wardens of Light is one of the few chapters to have no successors, despite their normal activity in the mobile infantry. Their Primarch Gwalchavad was lost during the war, and his ultimate fate was unknown. It is very likely that he betrayed the Union and died during battle. Even the chapter itself knows little of its own Primarch.
=== War Hounds ===
The War Hounds chapter was among the first to receive a successor before the war's end. Their Primarch Angron had decided that it would be so.
=== Ultramarines ===
Probably one of the most influential and honorable chapters, the Ultramarines fight valiantly in the name of Primarch Roboute Guilliman, who was mortally wounded but managed to thrive in stasis. The Ultramarines also have the highest number of successor chapters in the Union. 
By the end of the 22nd millennium, Guilliman was awakened from stasis to assist in extracting the inhabitants of the Origin System and weakening both the Grineer and Corpus. 
=== Death Guard ===
The Death Guard chapter, headed by Primarch Mortarion, was one of the 9 chapters that sided with the Confederacy during the war. They changed their name from the Dusk Raiders to the Death Guard in order to attempt to strike fear into their enemies.
=== Thousand Sons ===
The Thousand Sons, out of all the chapters, seem to have mastered a high psionic potential. Their Primarch Magnus the Red was a powerful psionic that could easily take down his foes. It is unknown if the Thousand Sons have any successor chapters, though it is believed that the Blood Ravens could somehow be linked to them.
=== Luna Wolves ===
Whilst aligned with the Confederacy, the Luna Wolves were one of the fiercest chapters in the galaxy. Their Primarch, Horus Lupercal, was appointed to head of the Confederate military, at least until he re-joined with the Union. Horus was killed by Herobrine at the end of the war, and both the Luna Wolves and Sons of Horus alike still fight in his name.
=== Word Bearers ===
The Word Bearers, once known as the Imperial Heralds during the first mob war, are the only chapter that are currently pushing for the awakening of their Primarch. 
=== Salamanders ===
The Salamanders chapter contain the gene-seed of the Primarch Vulkan. The Salamanders' successor chapters all have names somehow relating to reptiles or amphibians, unsurprisingly. 
=== Raven Guard ===
The Raven Guard received their name from the Primarch Corvus Corax, who went into stasis at the end of the war. The Raven Guard have very few successor chapters, but why this is is unknown.
=== Alpha Legion ===
The Alpha Legion stands out from their fellow chapters because their Primarch is actually a pair of twin brothers, Alpharius and Omegon. It was known that Alpharius was murdered by Herobrine at the end of the war, with Omegon's fate still unknown. This caused the Alpha Legion to flee for 20 years before returning to the Union.
== Second Founding Chapters ==
Following the conclusion of the Notch-Herobrine War, Notch placed the military branch of the Senate in charge of creating new Space Marine chapters. There are known to be at least a thousand Space Marine chapters currently active in the Union. While most of these chapters contain a gene-seed of unknown origin, some chapters can trace their genetic lineage to the first founding Space Marine chapters.
=== Grey Knights ===
One of the most powerful chapters in the Union, the Grey Knights are given the exclusive gene-seed of their leader Notch. They are often tasked with combating the Union's most notorious enemies, particularly Creeperions, Lords of Sorcery, Tyranids, or, even more rarely, the Ruinous Powers of Chaos.
Every member of the Grey Knights has enhanced psionic abilities.
The Grey Knights that exist in the 41st millennium in the Milky Way galaxy are kept a secret from the rest of the Imperium of Man. Notch, however, has made the existence of the Grey Knights known to the rest of the Union.
=== Sons of Horus ===
The Sons of Horus was among the first successor chapters in the Confederacy, using the gene-seed from Horus Lupercal and the Luna Wolves. The Sons of Horus is the Luna Wolves' only successor chapter.
=== Blood Ravens ===
The Blood Ravens are one of many Space Marine chapters whose Primarch is unknown. For some time, it was assumed that their Primarch could have been Sanguinius or Corvus Corax, due to their name sounding similar to both the Blood Angels and the Raven Guard. However, the one thing that sets them apart from other chapters is their high psionic potential. The only other chapter with high psionic potential is the Thousand Sons, meaning that the Blood Ravens could possibly contain the gene-seed of Magnus the Red.
=== World Eaters ===
The World Eaters were founded as a successor chapter of the War Hounds. The name was given to strike fear in the hearts of their enemies.
=== Black Templars ===
The Black Templars are a successor chapter of the Imperial Fists. It is assumed that they were founded in the final days of the Notch-Herobrine War, and took part in the final battle above Zylesh. 
=== Crimson Fists ===
The Crimson Fists are a successor chapter of the Imperial Fists. They once took a striking blow from the Creeperions, but nevertheless stayed vigilant. They were one of the space marine chapters that took part in the Tenno Extraction of 22,000.
=== Deathwatch ===
Deathwatch is a special ops chapter in service to the Colonial Administrative Authority, consisting of veteran Space Marines from various chapters. They are responsible for the defense of the Alliance's colony worlds against both direct alien invasions and internal alien incursions.
=== Yellow Jackets ===
The Yellow Jackets are a Space Marine chapter of unknown genetic lineage. 
=== Dusk Raiders ===
This Death Guard successor chapter has adopted their predecessor's original name.
=== Blood Disciples ===
The Blood Disciples were a Confederate Space Marine chapter during the Notch-Herobrine War. Though their lineage is unknown, their armor color seems to resemble that of the Iron Warriors. The Blood Disciples were completely destroyed during the final battle of the war.
== Other Successor Chapters ==
* Absolvers
* Accipiters
* Adulators
* Angel Guard
* Angels Encarmine - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels Eradicant
* Angels Excelsis - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels Numinous - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels of Absolution - Dark Angels lineage
* Angels of Damnation
* Angels of Defiance - Dark Angels lineage
* Angels of Fire - unknown lineage; Possibly Dark Angels, Ultramarines, Blood Angels, or even Salamanders lineage
* Angels of Fury - Ultramarines lineage
* Angels of Iron
* Angels of Light - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels of Penance
* Angels of Purgatory
* Angels of Redemption - Dark Angels lineage
* Angels of Repentance - possible Dark Angels lineage
* Angels of Retribution
* Angels of Vengeance - Dark Angels lineage
* Angels of Vigilance - possible Dark Angels lineage
* Angels of Wrath - Dark Angels lineage
* Angels Penitent - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels Porphyr
* Angels Puissant
* Angels Redeemed - unknown, though chapter badge closely resembles that of the Dark Angels
* Angels Repentant
* Angels Resplendent - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels Revenant - Ultramarines lineage
* Angels Sanguine - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels Vermillion - Blood Angels lineage
* Angels Vindicant
* Annihilators
* Astral Claws
* Astral Fists
* Astral Hawks
* Astral Knights - Imperial Fists lineage
* Auric Patricians
* Aurora Chapter - Ultramarines lineage
* Aurora Talons
* Avengers
* Avenging Sons - Ultramarines lineage
* Benedictors
* Black Consuls - Ultramarines lineage
* Black Crusaders
* Black Dragons - possible Salamanders lineage
* Black Guard - Raven Guard lineage
* Black Inculpators
* Black Ravens
* Black Talons
* Black Wings
* Blades Eternal
* Blades of Vengeance - Dark Angels lineage
* Blazoned Legion
* Blood Drinkers - Blood Angels lineage
* Blood Knights
* Blood Legion - Blood Angels lineage
* Blood Swords - Blood Angels lineage
* Blood Tigers
* Bone Knives
* Brazen Claws - Iron Hands lineage
* Brazen Fists
* Brazen Minotaurs
* Brazen Skulls
* Brotherhood of a Thousand
* Brothers of the Red - Blood Angels lineage
* Brothers Penitent
* Carcharodons - possible Raven Guard lineage
* Carmine Blades - Blood Angels lineage
* Castellans of the Rift - Ultramarines lineage
* Celebrants - unknown, though chapter badge bears resemblance to that of the Blood Angels
* Celestial Guard
* Celestial Lions - Imperial Fists lineage
* Celestial Swords
* Celestian Guard
* Cerulean Guard
* Champions of Thanatos
* Charnel Guard - Blood Angels lineage
* Chorus of Eltain
* Consecrators - Dark Angels lineage
* Contenders - unknown, though chapter badge resembles that of the Imperial Fists
* Crimson Axes - Imperial Fists lineage
* Crimson Castellans
* Crimson Consuls - Ultramarines lineage
* Crimson Guard
* Crimson Legion - Blood Angels lineage
* Crimson Paladins
* Crimson Sabers
* Crimson Scions
* Crimson Scythes
* Crimson Shades
* Crimson Swords - Blood Angels lineage
* Crimson Talons
* Crimson Templars
* Crusaders
* Dark Brotherhood
* Dark Crusaders
* Dark Eagles - possible Raven Guard lineage
* Dark Hands
* Dark Hunters - White Scars lineage
* Dark Sons - Ultramarines lineage
* Dark Swords
* Dark Templars
* Death Eagles - possible Raven Guard or Emperor's Children lineage
* Death Hawks
* Death Knights
* Death Spectres - Raven Guard lineage
* Death Strike - Imperial Fists lineage
* Desert Lions
* Destroyers - White Scars lineage
* Dictators
* Disciples of Blood - Blood Angels lineage
* Disciples of Caliban - Dark Angels lineage
* Doom Eagles - Ultramarines lineage
* Doom Griffons
* Doom Legion - Ultramarines lineage
* Doom Warriors
* Doomsayers
* Dragon Lords
* Eagle Warriors - Ultramarines lineage
* Ebon Knights
* Emperor's Hands
* Emperor's Hawks
* Emperor's Scythes - Emperor's Children lineage
* Emperor's Shadows
* Emperor's Shields
* Emperor's Spears
* Emperor's Storm
* Emperor's Swords
* Emperor's Warbringers - Imperial Fists lineage
* Emperor's Wolves - successors of the now-lost Confederate Blood Disciples chapter
* Emperor's Wrath
* Espandors
* Excoriators - Imperial Fists lineage
* Excubants
* Execrators
* Executioners - Imperial Fists lineage
* Exemplars
* Exorcists - possible Grey Knights lineage
* Exsanguinators - Blood Angels lineage
* Falling Star
* Fire Angels - Ultramarines lineage
* Fire Hawks - possible Ultramarines lineage
* Fire Lords - Imperial Fists lineage
* Fists Exemplar - Imperial Fists lineage
* Fists of Olchis
* Flame Eagles - possible Raven Guard lineage
* Flame Falcons
* Flesh Eaters - Blood Angels lineage
* Flesh Tearers - Blood Angels lineage
* Fulminators - Ultramarines lineage
* Genesis Chapter - Ultramarines lineage
* Golden Blades
* Golden Gryphons
* Golden Halos
* Golden Paladins
* Golden Sons - Blood Angels lineage
* Gorgons - Alpha Legion lineage
* Grey Slayers
* Grief Bringers
* Griffon Lords - lineage currently disputed between Ultramarines and White Scars
* Guardians of Celeres
* Guardians of the Covenant - Dark Angels successor chapter who gained the respect of the Covenant
* Halo Brethren
* Halo Dragons
* Hammers of Dorn - Imperial Fists lineage
* Hammers of Retribution
* Harbingers
* Hawk Lords - Ultramarines lineage
* Helion Legion - Ultramarines lineage
* Heralds of Ultramar - Ultramarines lineage
* Heralds of Vengeance
* Honored Sons - possible Imperial Fists lineage
* Hospitallers
* Hounds of Demos
* Howling Griffons - Ultramarines lineage
* Immortal Hearts
* Imperial Castellans
* Imperial Harbingers
* Imperial Hawks
* Imperial Paladins - possible Ultramarines lineage
* Imperial Ravagers
* Imperial Stars
* Imperial Talons - possible Raven Guard lineage
* Imperius Reavers - Ultramarines lineage
* Inceptors - Ultramarines lineage
* Inculcators
* Interceptors
* Invaders - Imperial Fists lineage
* Invictors
* Inviolators
* Iron Champions - Imperial Fists lineage
* Iron Crusaders
* Iron Fists - Iron Hands lineage
* Iron Hawks
* Iron Hearts - contains gene-seed of Rubinek, who was either a Primarch or simply a Chapter Master
* Iron Knights - Imperial Fists lineage
* Iron Lords - Iron Hands lineage
* Iron Shades
* Iron Shield
* Iron Snakes - Ultramarines lineage
* Iron Talons - White Scars lineage
* Knights Cerulean - Ultramarines lineage
* Knights of Blood - Blood Angels lineage
* Knights of Dorn - Imperial Fists lineage
* Knights of Eternity
* Knights of Gryphonne - unknown lineage, though chapter badge closely resembles that of the Howling Griffons
* Knights of the Chalice - Blood Angels lineage
* Knights of the Covenant - Space Marine chapter that earned the respect of the Covenant
* Knights of the Crimson Order - Dark Angels lineage
* Knights of the Flame
* Knights of the Raven - Raven Guard lineage
* Knights of Thunder
* Knights Sanguine - Blood Angels lineage
* Knights Unyielding
== Chapters of Unknown Origin ==
While there are some Space Marine chapters that can trace their genetic lineage to a specific founding chapter or Primarch, there are many with unknown gene-seed. It is possible that the Union could have created a generic gene-seed without using any Primarch's DNA, or, less likely, the Union could have genetically engineered even more unknown Primarchs. 
It is also very likely that these chapters are successors of the Lightning Bearers and/or the Wardens of Light, seeing as they have no known successor chapters. 
No one besides Notch may know of these secrets. The answers lie deep within the Union archives on Minecraftia, in a section that is restricted to all personnel.
== Blackshields ==
There are some Astartes that show complete resentment of their respective Chapters, or have no knowledge of their heraldry. Some Astartes are completely unable to retrace their gene-seed to any pre-existing Primarch, to the point where they feel as though they do not belong in even their own Chapter. Such warriors are allowed to join teams of Space Marines designated as "Blackshields", therefore allowing them to serve the Union and retain their independence from their Chapter.
Blackshield squadrons can also contain formerly renegade Space Marines seeking to return to the Union. The traitorous legions of Chaos Space Marines on the galaxy's few Daemon Worlds number in the millions, so defectors are not uncommon. 
It is not uncommon to find Blackshields within Deathwatch. 
== Chaos Space Marines ==
Very few Space Marines have ever chosen to abandon their Union-guided philosophies for the rare incursions of the Ruinous Powers. Those that do are completely endorsed by their Dark Gods. A Space Marine can pledge his or her allegiance to one of the Chaos Gods or to Chaos Undivided. Those that betray the Union for this cause flee human space and head towards the galactic center, where the galaxy's few Daemon Worlds reside. Here, the traitorous Astartes can willingly give their gene-seed to the human inhabitants of these worlds, and within centuries small battle companies or even single Space Marines can give voice to vast legions of Chaos Astartes numbering in the tens of thousands.
Many of the current traitor legions and warbands can trace their lineage to Chapters such as the Luna Wolves, Night Lords, Death Guard, Thousand Sons, World Eaters, Word Bearers, Emperor's Children, Iron Warriors, and Alpha Legion. One of the most infamous is the Black Legion, whom can trace their lineage back to Horus Lupercal. Their current Warmaster, Abaddon, believes himself to be the clone progeny of Horus himself. 
Chaos Space Marine attacks are rare in the Minecraftian galaxy, but when they do occur, they tend to cause much devastation and even slaughter the population of entire worlds or even entire star systems. 
== Chapter Homeworlds ==
Most chapters are assigned to a specific world, though there are some that are known to be fleet-based. The Ultramarines and their successors are based on Herculaneum, whereas the Blood Ravens currently reside on a barrage cruiser called the Omnis Arcanum. 
== The Failed Primarchs ==
Some time during the Imperial Inquisition, Notch decided to engineer 2 new Primarchs, Raktra of the Berserkers of Uran, and Lysander of the Starhawks chapter. They managed to fight valiantly, but were destroyed at the peak of the Creeperion War. After the 2 Primarchs died, their chapters faded into legend, their current whereabouts unknown. It is possible that they either died during the war or were absorbed into other chapters. Unlike the first 20 Primarchs, their statues are not featured in the capitol's Hall of Veterans.
== Ultimate Fate of the Primarchs ==
The Primarchs that survived the Notch-Herobrine War were placed in stasis by Notch, and would be awakened when he believed it necessary. However, some of the Primarchs had not survived or had gone missing. It is known that Icarion and Gwalchavad went missing in the middle of the war, and their chapters were left leaderless. 
In the final battle above Zylesh, Notch took Primarchs Rogal Dorn, Ferrus Manus, Horus Lupercal, Konrad Kurze, Sanguinius, and Alpharius Omegon on board Herobrine's flagship to face him one last time. It was here that Herobrine brutally beat Notch and the Primarchs, and tortured them for his own pleasure. He would eventually choose to kill the Primarchs; he incinerated Rogal Dorn, beat Konrad Kurze to death, brutally stabbed Sanguinius, beheaded Ferrus Manus, Horus was composed using stolen Forerunner technology, Alpharius was sliced from the stomach, and Omegon's fate is still unknown to the rest of the Union. 
Despite Ferrus Manus being clearly dead, it was believed that he was in hiding somewhere within Union space, though there is no proof to back this theory. 
Rogal Dorn's skeletal remains were placed in a tomb within Minecraftia City, with his gauntlets on clear display. Many Imperial Fists successor chapters believe him to be alive and believe he will return when the time is right.
While many assumed that Omegon could still be alive, it is most likely that he died on board Herobrine's vessel alongside Alpharius. If he still lives, he would be in stasis with his remaining brothers.
At the dawn of the Tenno Extraction of 22000, Guilliman was awakened from stasis to assist in evacuating the Origin System. He continued to lead his chapters from that moment on. With his awakening, the people of Minecraftia can only imagine what it would take for Notch to awaken the rest of the Primarchs.
Notch later revealed that Primarchs Ferrus Manus, Rogal Dorn, Alpharius, and Omegon were still alive, having been kept on life support for the last 2 thousand years.
== Recruitment and Creation of Space Marines ==
During the early Mob Wars, Notch selected the most elite soldiers from the ranks of his Grand Army to be tested. If they proved worthy, they would be given the exclusive honor of becoming a superhuman Legionary Knight. Similar principles apply in the present for the modern Space Marines, but rather than the most elite, Notch would allow anyone that can handle the obstacles and challenges to be faced. 
In the age of the Legionary Knights, before the creation of modern technology, the genetic implants were grown in large pools of water containing the genes of their respective Primarchs. The grown organs had to be ground down and dissolved into a liquid and herb mixture, and was then ingested by the soon-to-be Legionary Knight. After 2 weeks of training and high-protein diet, the soldier would experience height increase and muscle growth. Following the development of advanced technology, the genetic implants could be surgically implanted within the soldier. 
== Organization ==
The hundreds of thousands of Space Marines across the Union are organized into Chapters, each containing at least one thousand Space Marines. Following the Tenno Founding in 22000, every Chapter in the Union doubled in size.
=== Chapter Master ===
The Chapter Master stands as the head of the Chapter. Unlike their fellow Astartes, they possess superhuman abilities and physical prowess that some could hardly imagine.
=== Captain ===
The captain is in charge of commanding one of the companies of a Chapter. Each Chapter has 10 companies, and therefore usually 10 captains. This number changed to 20 when the Primaris Space Marines were created. 
=== Chaplain ===
Chaplains are senior officers appointed to drill discipline into the Astartes of the Chapter. It is also his or her duty to guarantee the absolute loyalty of every Space Marine. It is the failure of loyalty that has resulted in the Chaos Space Marine legions.
=== Librarian ===
Those Astartes whose psionic ability is highest are known as Librarians. In addition to their psionic support, they are expected by their superiors to keep record of events during a mission, hence their name "librarian".
=== Honor Guard ===
The Honor Guard are elite veteran Space Marines who have had centuries of service to their Chapter, and are living exemplars of their Chapter's ideals.
=== Standard Bearer ===
Sometimes, during battle, the Chapter will send a Standard Bearer, a veteran Space Marine who is given the honor of carrying their Chapter's banner. It may be a symbol of pride or to simply remind the enemy that they simply are. 
=== Apothecary ===
The Apothecary is the Space Marines' equivalent of the Mobile Infantry's medic. Apothecaries are also in charge of collecting a Space Marine's gene-seed upon death. 
=== Devastator Marines ===
The devastator squads are used for heavy weapons assaults, often to combat larger, heavier foes.
=== Assault Marines ===
Assault Marines are equipped with jump-packs and used for melee and close-quarter combat.
=== Terminators ===
Terminators are veteran Space Marines who have received the honor of wearing heavy Terminator armor, which combines the prowess of the Space Marine's standard power armor with the protection from hazardous and corrosive environments. The entire Dark Angels 1st Company is composed of Terminators.
=== Dreadnoughts ===
Following a bloody battle, some Space Marines are left alive but too damaged to continue fighting. However, they are allowed to continue service by being placed in a massive combat walker known as a Dreadnought.
=== Primaris Space Marines ===
The new Primaris Space Marines have doubled the size of every Chapter. Unlike their standard Astartes brethren, they stand even taller and possess greater physical strength. While standard Astartes bear 19 organ implants, Primaris Space Marines bear 22. 
The Tenno Founding in 22000 introduced 16 new Space Marine Chapters, composed entirely of Primaris Space Marines.
=== Aggressors ===
Aggressors are a type of Primaris warrior used for close-range fire support.
== Gallery ==
Thousand Sons Rubric Marine.png|A Thousand Sons rubric marine
Lightning Bearers.jpg|A Lightning Bearer
Wardens of Light Space Marine 2.png|A Space Marine of the Wardens of Light chapter
Dark Angels Space Marine.jpg|A Dark Angel
Blood Angels Sergeant.jpg|A Blood Angels sergeant
War Hounds Space Marine.jpg|A War Hounds Space Marine
World Eaters Loyalist.jpg|A World Eaters Space Marine
Ultramarine squadron.jpg|A company of Ultramarines in the aftermath of a battle
Emperor's Children Space Marine.jpg|A Space Marine of the Emperor's Children chapter
Death Guard.jpg|A Death Guard Space Marine
Deathwing Terminator.jpg|A Space Marine Terminator of the Dark Angels 1st Company
Night Lords Space Marine.jpg|A Space Marine of the Night Lords chapter
Alpha Legion Space Marine.jpg|An Alpha Legion Space Marine
White Scars Space Marine.jpg|A White Scars marine
Iron Warriors Space Marine.png|A Space Marine of the Iron Warriors chapter
Raven Guard.jpg|A member of the Raven Guard
Iron Hands Sergeant.jpg|An Iron Hands tactical sergeant
Salamanders Space Marine.jpg|A Salamanders 4th Company marine
Word Bearers Space Marine.jpg|A Word Bearers tactical marine
Luna Wolves Space Marine.png|A present-day Luna Wolves tactical marine
Space Wolves Space Marine.png|A Space Marine of the Space Wolves chapter
Imperial Fists Veteran.jpg|A veteran of the Imperial Fists chapter
Blood Ravens tactical marine.jpg|A Blood Ravens tactical marine
Carcharodon.jpg|A Carcharodon Space Marine
Grey Knight.jpg|A Grey Knight armed with a grenade launcher
Sons of Horus Space Marine.jpg|A tactical marine of the Sons of Horus chapter
Sons of Horus Lieutenant.jpg|A Space Marine lieutenant of the Sons of Horus chapter
Black Templars Space Marine.jpg|A Black Templar
Yellow Jackets Space Marine.jpg|A Yellow Jacket
Fire Angels Space Marine.jpg|A Space Marine of the Fire Angels chapter
Tenno & Space Marine.png|A Tenno wearing an Excalibur body suit stands next to an Ultramarine
Dusk Raiders Space Marine.jpg|A post-Notch-Herobrine War Dusk Raiders Space marine
Primaris Alpha Legion.jpg|Primaris Space Marines of the Alpha Legion Chapter
Primaris Emperor's Children.jpg|A Primaris Space Marine of the Emperor's Children
Primaris Sons of Horus.jpg|A Primaris of the Sons of Horus
Primaris Night Lords.jpg|A Night Lords Primaris Space Marine captain
Primaris Death Guard.jpg|A Death Guard Primaris Space Marine
Primaris Ultramarine.jpg|A Primaris Ultramarine
Primaris Luna Wolves.jpg|Primaris Space Marines of the Luna Wolves chapter
Sons of Horus Terminator.jpg|A veteran Terminator of the Sons of Horus chapter
Primaris Word Bearers.jpg|A Word Bearers Primaris Astartes
Primaris World Eaters.jpg|2 Primaris lieutenants of the World Eaters Chapter
Primaris Thousand Sons.jpg|Thousand Sons Primaris Astartes
Primaris Iron Warriors.jpg|A command squad of Primaris Iron Warriors
Sanguinary Guard.png|Space Marines of the Blood Angels' Sanguinary Guard
Assault Marine.png|An assault marine of the White Scars
Ultramarine Aggressor.jpg|An Aggressor squad from the Ultramarines Chapter
Ultramarines Honor Guard.jpg|A veteran honor guard of the Ultramarines
Devastator Marines.jpg|Devastator marines of the Salamanders Chapter
Primaris War Hounds.jpg|A War Hounds Primaris Astartes
Iron Warriors Loyalist.jpg|An Iron Warriors Astartes
Primaris Sanguinary Guard.jpg|A Primaris Sanguinary Guard
Ultramarines vs Necrons.jpg|Ultramarines assault a Necron tomb world
Deathwatch Blackshield.jpg|A Deathwatch Blackshield
Blackshield Space Marine.jpg|A Blackshield from an unknown Chapter
Ashen Claws Space Marine.jpg|A Space Marine of the Ashen Claws
=== Legionary Knights ===
Dark Angels Pre Heresy.jpg|1st Chapter Legionary Knight
Lightning Bearers Pre Heresy.jpg|2nd Chapter Legionary Knight
Emperor's Children Pre Heresy.jpg|3rd Chapter Legionary Knight
Iron Warriors Pre Heresy.jpg|4th Chapter Legionary Knight
White Scars Pre Heresy.jpg|5th Chapter Legionary Knight
Space Wolves Pre Heresy.jpg|6th Chapter Legionary Knight
Imperial Fists Pre Heresy.jpg|7th Chapter Legionary Knight
Night Lords Pre Heresy.jpg|8th Chapter Legionary Knight
Blood Angels Pre Heresy.jpg|9th Chapter Legionary Knight
Iron Hands Pre Heresy.png|10th Chapter Legionary Knight
Wardens of Light Pre Heresy.png|11th Chapter Legionary Knight
War Hounds Pre Heresy.jpg|12th Chapter Legionary Knight
Ultramarines Pre Heresy.jpg|13th Chapter Legionary Knight
Dusk Raiders Pre Heresy.jpg|14th Chapter Legionary Knight
Thousand Sons Pre Heresy.jpg|15th Chapter Legionary Knight
Luna Wolves Pre Heresy.jpg|16th Chapter Legionary Knight
Imperial Heralds Pre Heresy.jpg|17th Chapter Legionary Knight
Salamanders Pre Heresy.jpg|18th Chapter Legionary Knight
Raven Guard Pre Heresy.jpg|19th Chapter Legionary Knight
Alpha Legion Pre Heresy.jpg|20th Chapter Legionary Knight
=== Primarchs ===
Lion El'Jonson.jpg|Lion El'Jonson of the Dark Angels
Primarch Icarion.jpg|Icarion of the Lightning Bearers
Fulgrim.jpg|Fulgrim of the Emperor's Children
Perturabo.png|Perturabo of the Iron Warriors
Jaghatai Khan.png|Jaghatai Khan of the White Scars
Leman Russ.jpg|Leman Russ of the Space Wolves
Rogal Dorn.jpg|Rogal Dorn of the Imperial Fists
Konrad Kurze.jpg|Konrad Kurze of the Night Lords
Sanguinius.jpg|Sanguinius of the Blood Angels
Ferrus Manus.png|Ferrus Manus of the Iron Hands
Primarch Gwalchavad.jpg|Gwalchavad of the Wardens of Light
Angron.jpg|Angron of the War Hounds
Primarch Roboute Guilliman.jpg|Roboute Guilliman of the Ultramarines
Mortarion.jpg|Mortarion of the Death Guard
Magnus the Red.png|Magnus the Red of the Thousand Sons
Horus Lupercal.png|Horus Lupercal of the Luna Wolves
Lorgar.png|Lorgar of the Word Bearers
Vulkan.jpg|Vulkan of the Salamanders
Corvus Corax.jpg|Corvus Corax of the Raven Guard
Alpharius Omegon.jpg|Alpharius and Omegon of the Alpha Legion
Primarch Raktra.jpg|The failed Primarch Raktra of the Berserkers of Uran
Primarch Lysander.jpg|The failed Primarch Lysander of the Starhawks
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