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==History==
Genestealers were the first Tyranid species to be encountered by the [[Imperium]]. But before the Imperium had knowledge of the Tyranids as a species, they believed Genestealers were a separate species indigenous to the moons of [[Ymgarl]] which spread to other planets by infiltrating passing cargo ships and derelict [[Space Hulk]]s.{{Fn|1a}} It is believed Genestealers were introduced to the moons of Ymgarl in [[M35]] from Hive Fleet [[Tiamet]] in the [[Tiamet System]], carried inside the Imperial vessels that were sent to destroy the system.{{Fn|2a}} In 680.[[M41]], the first [[Genestealer Cult]] was encountered by the Imperium on [[Ghosar Quintus]].{{Fn|9}}
When the [[Battle for Macragge]] with Hive Fleet [[Behemoth]] took place, [[Magos|Technomagi]] spent years classifying the left-behind bodies, including Genestealers used as Tyranid shock troops. Further investigation confirmed that all Genestealers were in fact Tyranids.{{Fn|1a}}
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Deathwatch: Mark of the Xenos]], pg. 39
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Only War: Salvaging Solace]], pg. 17
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Deathwatch: Overkill]]
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