Board Thread:Warhammer 40k General Discussion/@comment-25618639-20150807010020/@comment-37.152.33.225-20160319172902

Some of the above does seem plausible and is correct.

I will say again though, I find this to be a senseless topic in a way. The Emperor did 100% NOT get his powers from the Chaos gods; this would make absolutely zero sense and would be lore breaking. To read anything and believe that The Emperor did get his powers from Chaos really means someone does not understand 40k lore and needs to read more HH books.

The Emperor was already supremely powerful and gained from Chaos knowledge to create the Primarchs - this can make sense. Its also important to understand that when Horus gains powers from Chaos, it doesn't make him on par with the Emperor, he could never be anywhere near the power of the Emperor. The Emperor was already the power of Order and anathema to Chaos, so they would not give him power as he already rivalled them in power.