The Emperor of Mankind is a central figure in the lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. He is depicted as a powerful and immortal being who united humanity during the Age of Strife, a time of chaos and war. The Emperor's ultimate goal is to protect humanity and guide it toward a brighter future, free from the threats of alien races and chaos. He is often portrayed as a god-like figure, residing on the Golden Throne, a life-support device that sustains him. The Emperor leads the Imperium of Man, a vast empire that spans the galaxy, and is revered by many as a divine entity, despite his own rejection of the concept of divinity.