The Emperor's Children are a Traitor Legion of Chaos Space Marines in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, originally one of the twenty Legions of Space Marines created by the Emperor of Mankind during the Great Crusade. Before the Horus Heresy (Warhammer 30k) Once known as the III Legion, the Emperor's Children were initially lauded as exemplars of the Emperor's vision, embodying perfection in all aspects. They were granted the unique honor of bearing the Palatine Aquila, the Emperor's personal standard. However, a flaw in their gene-seed led to periods of near extinction, fostering an intense obsession with achieving and maintaining perfection to compensate. Their Primarch, Fulgrim, the Phoenician, was discovered on the pleasure world of Chemos and became the embodiment of this pursuit of excellence. Under his leadership, the Legion excelled in all endeavors, becoming masters of elegant warfare and artistic expression. This pursuit of perfection, however, gradually warped into a decadent obsession with sensory experience and excess. The Fall to Slaanesh During the Horus Heresy, the Emperor's Children fell under the sway of the Chaos God Slaanesh, the Lord of Excess. Their initial drive for perfection twisted into a hedonistic quest for ever more intense sensations, leading them down a path of unimaginable depravity and cruelty. The Legion became infamous for its sonic weaponry and the excruciatingly beautiful, yet deadly, artistry of its warriors. After the Heresy (Warhammer 40k) In the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, the Emperor's Children were shattered and scattered. They continue to exist as warbands dedicated to Slaanesh, forever seeking new and extreme sensations through acts of violence, artistry, and utter sensory overload. They are known for their flamboyant appearance, often adorned with elaborate wargear and sonic weaponry that can shred both body and mind. Their ultimate goal is to achieve a state of perfect sensory bliss, no matter the cost to themselves or the galaxy. In the current setting of Warhammer 40,000, the Emperor's Children are poised for a resurgence with a new codex and model range, bringing their unique brand of chaotic excess back to the forefront of the galactic conflict. They remain a terrifying force, their pursuit of perfection now a horrifying testament to the corrupting influence of Chaos. At Brute Force Games, find all the latest Emperor Children models, kits, and paints to build your perfect army. Explore our range of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures, including the latest releases for this iconic chapter.