Warhammer 40 Unorthodox Primarch

"You...you are the Primarch?" The leader of the mutants asked in surprise, his tone as if he couldn't believe it.

"Li Taiji, the twenty-first Primarch of the Empire, the commander of the twenty-first Legion..." Li Taiji said.

"Political Commissar of the First Regiment of the Imperial Astral Army, Discalon, greets Primarch..." The burly man, whose original appearance was no longer recognizable, knelt on one knee and performed a rather unorthodox Imperial Aquila salute.

He then recounted their experience...

The sudden appearance of the Great Rift shattered the Empire, but many surviving troops continued to fight. This now desolate world was once a prosperous one, but over the past ten thousand years, the population had dwindled. The power of the warp killed the vast majority of people, and chaotic creatures and rebellious legions killed another group.

After running out of ammunition and reinforcements, the Astral Army entered the hive city. However, those who survived all underwent mutations, becoming stronger and developing terrifying bone spurs. The mutations took many forms, but only these individuals managed to survive.

Whenever the Chaos Legion comes to plunder them, they seize the opportunity to kill some. However, the survivors are still plundered, and everything they obtain is consumed. Therefore, each hunt is a ritual of walking towards death. For ten thousand years, they only seek to die and return to the Golden Throne...

The story is told in a very simple way, but it is a sad story. In the Empire, warp mutations are heretics. Even the mutants in the Raven Guard are closely monitored by the Empire, which maintains its usual indifference towards them. Despite their loyalty and strength, their living space is still precarious.

"You are the empire's best warriors, your souls are pure, and the traitors you have killed are the best gift for the emperor. The name of Discalon will surely be filled with glory..." Li Taiji said.

"My lord, we understand the Empire and are loyal to it. We only ask to give our lives in a glorious battle to end this torment. We beg you to take us under your command and continue the fight until we die and return to the Golden Throne..." Discalon was no longer berserk. On the contrary, his personality was more refined and gentle, and he was very rational.

"Loyal souls are protected by the Emperor, and you are still warriors of the Empire. You will remain in the Twenty-First Legion for the time being. Special technical sergeants and medical officers will come to check on your condition. Your souls are pure, but your bodies have undergone changes. Perhaps this is a direction of evolution. You do not need to blame yourselves. The Twenty-First Legion accepts all those who fight for the people..." Li Taiji said.

Li Taiji found nothing of value in this world, but his greatest gain was the survivors in the Nest City.

The mutations in these individuals are consistently characterized by physical enhancement and the appearance of bony structures.

Regardless of their form, they all exhibited a mutation where bones grew outwards, with flesh appearing more like a framework in the middle. They largely retained their human appearance, and these bones were something they could control...

On the day of the people's roar, these veterans of ten thousand years finally ate human food. Those who had never shed a tear in the midst of chaos now wept before the emperor's statue, which radiated golden light, illuminating those kneeling before it...

"Primarch, these people's mutations are very interesting, unlike the corruption of Chaos..." Iron Furnace said as he walked to Li Taiji's side.

"Different? Can't it be purified?" Li Taiji asked.

"No, and there's no need for it. Their genetic sequences have been brutally rearranged. This isn't the power of the corrupting influence of the evil god; it's the self-evolution of genes caused by the long-term radiation of the warp! It's like the adaptive changes that have occurred over ten thousand years of constant destruction and repair of genes. These are positive changes; they are evolutions with limits and direction..." Iron Furnace said.

"So, in essence, they are still human? Not subspace beings?" Li Taiji asked again for confirmation.

"Yes, sir. Genetically, they are still human, but they are not the same as current humans. They should be considered demi-humans. Moreover, these warriors are even stronger than the original Astartes. By compensating for their shortcomings through our genetic engineering, they will become very strong warriors. However, I cannot predict such risks. The stability of the genetic sequence does not mean that doing so is correct. After all, this is a challenge to the Imperial Inquisition..." Ironforge said.

"Heh, to hell with the court! These veterans who have stood firm for ten thousand years are still killing traitors under such circumstances. They deserve it! Perhaps it would be more appropriate to hand them over to the Emperor and let the Emperor decide their future..." Li Taiji said.

"Yes, sir. Those people are now in the Emperor's prayer hall. The remaining survivors have been settled in. There aren't many of them, and we can protect them..." Tielu understood Li Taiji's thoughts and offered another option: to find a world to exile them and let them fend for themselves.

Li Taiji didn't say anything. In his opinion, it was nothing. Compared to those who turned themselves into machines or threw themselves into chaos, these people's mutations were really nothing!

At first glance, they look like humans, as if they were wearing bone armor, and they are even closer to the original genetic sequence than the Oclins.

Perhaps this is one direction of human evolution, only that the subspace accelerated this path and tested it for ten thousand years, ultimately leading to success...

In the space of consciousness

"Your Majesty, I am in a dilemma! What should we do with these millennia-old veterans? They are human, and extremely loyal, with a genetic purity even higher than that of the Astartes. I need your affirmative answer and help this time..." Li Taiji said to the Emperor.

"There is nothing to hesitate about, my child! The direction of human future evolution was studied during the Human Federation era. Iron Man is a product of technological evolution, while Golden Man is an extreme product. Ultimately, both were research aimed at promoting the improvement of all mankind. However, we discovered irreversible problems. Taking a step back, genetic research is also one of the directions. I have seen and participated in this project. I have seen even more exaggerated results than this..." The Emperor spoke like a teacher.

"Your Majesty! I mean, can I keep these people? Let them multiply and become a new subhuman race. They have the conditions to reproduce. To be honest, I don't want to harm them. I might not even be able to believe in you for ten thousand years. Their loyalty and steadfastness have moved me. It is incredible that they have maintained their humanity in such an environment..." Li Taiji said.