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'''Techmarines''' are [[Space Marines]] who have been trained by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] in the ways of the Machine God.  The senior Techmarine in a Chapter is generally known as the '''Master of the Forge'''.

Techmarines often start as Marines with an aptitude for machinery; if they attract the notice of their Chapter leadership, they may be sent to [[Mars]] for a number of years to train with the [[tech-priests]].  After their training is complete, their armour is modified to fit their new servo-arms and backpack and is usually painted red to show allegiance to the Mechanicus - leaving only the [[pauldrons]] to display the Chapter colors and badge.  This sets them apart from their battle-brothers and means they are not often completely trusted, though to technophilic Chapters like the [[Iron Hands]] it is a badge of honour.

When they return to their Chapter, Techmarines join their Chapter's Armoury and maintain the Chapter's vehicles and weapons.  In some Chapters like the [[Salamanders]] all Marines know the basic maintenance procedures for their equipment, leaving the Techmarines free to work on more exotic weapons and war machines.

'''[[Warpsmiths]]''' are their evil counterparts among the [[Chaos Space Marines]].

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