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I was reading the fluff portion of my SW codex and there was an interesting bit, possibly an error, possibly intentional. It stated, basically, that all 20 primarchs were reunited with their legions. If I recall correctly, 2 of the primarchs were "lost", right? Did this occur after they were found and if so, how?

Those were my recollections... the conspiracy theorist in me is looking in the direction of a possible retcon.

I also wondered if all the primarchs had been found, but the records for two had been expunged. I'm sure I heard that before as well. This would be contrary to fiction that you mentioned, Just Dave, but not atypical of GW's Continuity Department.

I like that GW has retained the 2 "unknown" SM chapters since RT times - even after opening up the opportunity for players to make their own chapters.

My understanding is that Alpharius/Omegon were considered a single primarch, for whatever reason. My guess is that since each primarch represents a zodiac sign, he/they represent Gemini the Twins as a sort of gestalt entity. Dunno if I'd say that one or the other is one of the "missing" primarchs though, but there are 20 primarchs and only 12 zodiac signs...

GMM, I like your thinking. The 40K <=> WHFB osmosis thing has me considering Sigmar as well. It's a point that's been raised here on Dakka before.

...and Marbo of course. Until he realized he had a record and expunged it with a well placed boot and demo-charge in the Administratum.