Editing Forces of the Emperor's Nightmare (section)

==Techmarines==

As part of an ancient pact with the Adeptus Mechanicus, Space Marines who show an affinity with technology are sent to the Mechanicus' stronghold of Mars to learn the arcane secrets and rituals required to maintain their Chapter's armoury. These Techmarines are a vital part of any Chapter, for without their ministrations many machines would fall into disrepair.

The Techmarines of the Emperor's Nightmares are a conflicted group. The onset of Sleeplessness affects them just as it affects all others within the chapter, but the Techmarines do not simply go insane. Instead they bury themselves entirely in their work, crafting whatever is needed of them with obsessive care and artistry. As long as these afflicted scions of the Omnissiah have some kind of work to attend to, they will never turn upon their fellows. It is the Sleepless Techmarines who craft each individual part of the Icelus pattern dreadnoughts, under the close supervision of the Master of the Forge.

The Adeptus Mechanicus is well aware of the incredible craftsmanship of the Sleepless Techmarines, and as such they attempt to encourage it. Thus, Emperor's Nightmares Techmarines are advised to miss Node Examinations, and to hide any symptoms of sleeplessness they feel. This results in Techmarines who are divided in their loyalty to their Chapter and to their Priesthood.