Codex: Adepta Sororitas Codex: Ingiston ‘The Emporers Hand xdo Xenos Ord erations Odo Cronos xd Signa (Ondo Machicun ‘Ondo Scars hilosophios ofthe Initio Jena Orechiel| Gideon Ravenor Inquisitorial Wasbands Acolytes ‘Minstonum Priests crusoders Jokaeso Weaponsiths Pavers Death Cult Assassins Servitoes Ingusvorial Transports The Emperors Will lnuisitorial Warlord Traits ‘Tools ofthe lguision Elites -Inustorial Henchmen Warband Dedicated Traseports- Rhino Dedicated Transports - Land Raider Crusader Dedicated Transports -Labd Raider Redeemer Reference ‘Coming S000 Copmisht} THE EMPEROR'S HAND. t Yow accuse me of being a macinan. What right have you fo judge what is sane and what i not? have fought withthe shadows on the edge of our vision. Thave seen the faces that laugh at you in your nighimares. have smelt the foot breath that sues from the mouth of hell self ‘Thave heard th stot voices that make your spine tingle ith dread. {have entered the reaims benween worlds where there ts no time or pace have clashed with creatures the sight of which would sear your soul othe core. ‘have bested horrors that ehil witha gaze and tempt umveasonig terror. have faced death eye to eye and blade to blade. have stared into the eyes of tsanttyand met thetral-consiantng stare, {have done al this for you: for your protection and the guarantee of «future for Mankind Lind yet you accuse me of being @ madman you soho ive never had your sanity tested eo sore. Whar right have you to call me herete and blasphemy, whe have not heard the whisper of dark gods in yow ear? Youre weak Vulnerable. Human inyour frailty. Lam strong, and yet still you judge me. “And yer you sludge me for my srs, you who art most Sinful 0 the heart? (Oly the smsane have srength enough to prosper only those that prosper ral jee what i sane ‘The lmperiam stands on the beak of destruction, Surrounded on all sdes by unknowable threats, and tempted to rain by the lare of forbidden knowledge, Mankind Is bat one mistake away from extermination. This fate Is averted only through the ensleeping vigilance ofthe Inquisition, steadfast agents who shield Mankind from the {errors of the stars, andthe of myth as much of lsh and blood, releatess beings who descend fom on high fo pass judgement upon te mutant, te traitor and te heretic, It is a rare citizen who does not ‘read drawing an nusiter’s stool gaze, who does wot experience the stakes eto a his or her presence. Every Imperial ize, om the poorest of uerive sa othe highest and wealthiest of nobles, hs beard the tales of death and destruction, ofthe all-secing eye that conden or absolves with impunity. Those who have rossed an Inguistor's path and survived to tel of tare scldom eager to invite his tention agin guisitors ae as Varied in appearance and maser a the mad teats thy face. They range in age from fiery young 2alots to hour old veterans who have fought in the Aackness for ccntris. Some wear ostenatons robes and symbols oftheir allegiance, whilst thers shan the trappings of stats Ingusitors commonly cary a wide range of| Seay and wager, 9 5 be prepared foray eat hy might ie, Sone nus se ovtanish weapon ken rom defeated es: xtc arr, len gos and Daemon-possessed weapons Ingistors themselves care litle for morality, and nothing at al forte Inperum's many Ines and procedures, except when they choose to make use ofthem. They are the Enperor's loft and asthe Adeptus Terra shi ight, and stand in judgement overall he lnperiun's organisations. Indeed, an Inquisitor s apart fom the rest of Manis in every Way that maters. By apicat wadtion, bis autority comes direcly from te Emperor himsof there is wo hierarchy o which he must answer, aud be is beholden only tis fellows, More than this, a beater of th lquisitoral Seal can requisition any servant athe Imperium o assist in his mission, fom he lowliet of clerks to entire Space Marine Chapters and imperial Navy batlefloets Survival is the only goa for which Inguistors strive; not personal survival, for they, more han any, understand that on ie is meaningless when set pon the galactic scale. ‘Aa Inquisitor labours for nothing lots than the endaraace of Mankind. This is acold-bearted praguatie, 3 uayielding and fervid that it eclipees the faith of even he most devout ofthe Ecclesiarciy'sadeps. The Inquisitor is an arbiter of absolut uh nhs or her eyes, tadition is irrelevant, decades of blameless existence count for uoshing and ‘morance matters not one Whit. The deeds ofthe hour are the Iquisitor's obsession nd the consequences spiralling fom the most seemingly isigifcae acts is burden Though learned, Inguisitrs do not possess seme all-encompassing sore of knowledge and certainty, for even the furthest travelled and most experience oftheir number hold bota faction of the Emperor's wisdom. Thovgh there are many thousands of Ingusitos scattered across the Inperiva,soch are the treats arayed against Mankind that en times ther number could not hope to achieve lasting vitor, or even meaning respite. Daenons clamour beyond the Emperors light, waiting fr the hou in which the darkness drowns al. Aliens crowd close, subverting and destroying whole works. And all he while, the wif, he foolish he msgued an he arrogant within Hamanity's| own ranks unowingly werk towards their own destruction All ofthese treats must be opposed and conained, by watever means are necessary, and only Inquisitor have the ‘breadth of vision and auhoriy to do so. Where a planetary governor or miliary commander night perceive only aa insurrection tobe crushed, a lquisitor will recogaise the heresy of which that rebellion is but a ymptom. He will ve the contacts and resources o root ob alien conspiracies, bueaacraiccormption and he gcne-seed devinnces festering within hither blameless Space Marine Chapters, [fperspcacious enough, an Ingusitr willbe able to detect incipient disaster through analysis or instinct, excising the cancer befor it takes root, whether in person or through the salpe ofthe Officio Assasinorum, Too offen, however, his efforts are expended on a cataclysm already bern, one which ean ony be ended by the sledgehammer ofthe Inpeial Guard or the horror of Exteninats.Theve ate no Length to which a aguisitor will st goin pursit of his ty, no sacton foo exteme. He knows that itis beter fo a billion blameless sous to perish alongside a sina gill fositvs, if it cmaures the irate cad, Mort lnqustors grieve forthe murder thy wreak ia srvival’s cause; they nour every deat, al Torge on only Urough the know ledge tha the ac served a ereatr purpose, Others have become so emotionally euterised tha they give he tater no mae thought haa thoy would when sweepiag the pieces fom a ganiag boar Yo thre are occasionally acts of mercy to balance those of marder. Inquisitor ae not blind tothe possibility of redemption. Virne in the present can sometimes ontweighthe evils of the post though sich reprieves are rare indeed Lesser aon might believe atthe meats mater tore than the ead, bu thse who bear the Inguisttoral Seal iow bet. Perhaps ia stotber time — another place — the men and women of the Inguisition would be considered as monstrous a the treats they oppose, butt judae them as such isto wilfully overlook a brtal tu: morality and ‘compassion are lures that te inperum ean il afford, Steeped in arity thowgh they may be, Inquisitor are the heroes ther times require HISTORY OF THE INQUISITION ltsbould come aso suprise thatthe Inqisition’s pati shrouded in ssorecy. Even the Inavisitors themsclves have only the haziest of uerstandngs ast how their organisation was founded, snd ast rely on hunded of disparate and contradictory lepeads for guidance. Indeed, there i branch of th Inquisition tue -the Ordo Orisinatis~ dedicated to maravelig tee millennia of myth, cxaggcrations a lic, This is a dificult task, rized to impossibility duc tothe opposing work of the Ordo Redacts, who foews their own efforts ato deliberately obscaing the past, ls the enemies of Mankind discover some advantage trough knowledge ofthe Inquisiton's begsmings. ‘What almost al the legen agree on, however, stat the Inguisiton was founded by Malcador the Silt a the Emperor's insinction. As the story goes, in the final days ofthe Horas Heresy, Maleador brought four men azd women before the Enero, individuals of blemished loyal, determination and stength of tind, who would serve him well isthe yeas to come. Beyond that one fac, th legends diverse, ascebiag mamerous idee to each of th foursome ladicrous, mazy credible ad all uterly Umprovable. ‘Thoushit is widely known thatthe Inuisition exists, its deeds are all but impossible to trace. Records ae sealed restricted or simpy destroyed. Witnesses are silenced, saflr telepathic mind-wipe or are slain out of hand. Vet th signs are hae for those who know how to Took for them. Many Imperial Scholars believe hat the aquisition played a pivotal roe in och momentons events a he Second Founding, the Beheading and the Fall of Nova Tera ‘Ther ae gps in official resords tht indicate whole branches ofthe dcp Tera have boen pot tothe sword in the past, and who bt the Inston have the ako to do such a thing, let alone disguise th act therea lr? Moat who sock the Ingusition's past go a Ifetine without poof, and the that do uscoverevidencs have a tendency 0 Gisappear. Some atract a Inguisitor’satenton, their sills deemed suitable for advancing the Inguisitions goals. Most simply perish, ter lifeless bodies later disovered insinuations so damning ast call heir character ito question. ‘The Inguisiton watch over the Inperum —they donot cae tobe watched ia reir.THE INQUISITORIAL ORDOS As the Inquisition possesses neither formal hierarchy nor leadership, each Inuisitor is fre to pursue th mission of Humaniy's survival inthe manar he or she believes most appropriate, Like minded fellows gather together to investiane areas of ial intrest or copcere, s bounded by one of the many Inistorial Ordos. Each Ordo waxes td wares withthe times, for may lustre move feely between thm according to where they jude the noed to Le. The greater he lvel of daemonie activity, the Lager the (Ordo Malleus becomes; in tines of heresy, the Ordo Hercticus grows to match the treat An Ordo can le fllow for years, existing only as ahistorical curio ma its field of study becomes relevant once more. Such is he nate of he pala, however, tat some perils ~ specifically those posed bythe Dae, he alien abd the heretic — are ever presets Ascordinaly, the Ordos dediate to combating tem — the Ordo Males, th Ordo Keno ad the Ordo Harte ~ are conden Ordos Mr frie ils Severening Nevertsies, hee are my scores of Ordos Minors aswel, ester branches diated to more aie dangers ea ede ae eee ee el eee pe ee eee eel egal re me ‘woul arg that 0 compartments the foes of Mane would be a rag eer, fr aloo en theives between disciplines ane fief th oie of sonexience Just as Pligue of mation gt origate om alien infestation a blossoming population of payers mh rove tobe the vanguard of an inmeeat desone incursion. ‘Membership ofan Ord ia statement of ner, feld of sty If nqstor declares himrelf part ofthe Ordo Maes his ellws wil mow tht hi phere of adeavour encompasses mates demonic, He ned seek no approval odo $0, fora Iquiifor has superiors, save those be choases fo acknowledge. There are sometines “lomo of orarcy o be fond within a Ordo, albeit cba and hah informal ons. Avan Ingustor sows more accomplished and eared garers stot snd oy ammo consen is graced with ie, such ar “Grandmaster. Thee are marks of respect rather than wnconcional authority, Ingistors may deer ow college's experience aed rept, bu the ae by to means required odo so. ea ere leer eee tere neat tpt ere ee eet Ingusitors sometimes band together into a lose association called a conclave. A conclave is assenbed at the request ofa respected lgustr, who sees to poo the sil, lsowdge and resources fhe pers in crdorto oppose tet ca arat for single ngisitor fo face; an Ore Wasagh!, das aceon on ensive sal, or plage others ‘Most commonly, a conclave wil call pon only sitgle Ondo, but itis a Som unhetdof fr a coclave to include several raschs ofthe aquisition, if station request Meniiers of the conclave seldom tke marta! lad ~ sich things retest lett the commander of whichever forces the conclave bas requstoned. Nevers, te cola svarably sends representative oversea military actions, ad thas ese hate oc Fhe mission st los the heat ate. Iressa, hs ‘chsary wl seize command of he eae son, bt ost guise Hd preferable ena the shadows hil the Emperors ais ao about hr bloody work OF RADICALS AND PURITANS Discord beneeen Ordos, or beneeen conclves, is extremely ae fo each its own clearly find ares of interest However, th samc camot be sid for Ingstors Pa ee a a ee nly be fat with his own weapons, sch as by employing sorcery apttt Dacmons. Fr ots, ach compromises are anathema, saving compton ofthe Ordos work for estonableain Goch nageecrens are cftenpresertd asa conf beoween aca and purtnpilosophies, bathe eh is mnch nore complex. The dsinetion between he two posions eater ee arte cee elt et oilers as sh A member of the Ordo Maou mig be quick to decy a collengoas radical for using forbids loro bed a Daan tos wl, ithe recognising that ors tis Ordo condor im just as angsroas fr dering o cons tom of blasphenoa: lore, eve hough he sno intention of employing te knoe contained within For some mers of fi Ordo Nenos, even Teming an lies Ingo is considered dangerous wilt thers think nothing offing nenoe mercenaries tft heir vars. ne ecard rece eae ee et ee en ee tet ee eee era eee y tere path Perhaps, enough evidence canbe eater, it an be presented before & conclave anda judgement of Exconnonicate Traitors be sou, More commonly, a instr {sles ta mor sata his mabe, Civen the shaded dstons between sales nd tacesary vile, fw Ingle willingly iavolve testes ins quate Benrseh Sei fllows Se ee ne eet ee teen eee ete ere ea ofthe tine, sch diasreemcas bur thmseles oto are serseded by gemine iets ut sometimes ty descend into outright cont been the We Ingutors nd thir The deolgial sree berween radical nd prt i ot bale bere igh and wrong, fr sch iil define teldom aly wan Inisie's wor. Radia! sneths ea serve asthe sli fo millions, jot an he close mindedness of pritans can oom then. Al, there no way os the otcome it as oosrred An Ingusitor can read fom te Grimoire Maefc, and an we its knowledge to close a Warp rif but in so doing he risks opening his sou fo Cos and becoming the very thing he fears, Thos of paar midst nist sch risks ar reckless and unaeesoary nd would sek ther metho to close he Warp rif ven ifthe delay doomed dozen wold Inthis cas, he radical methodology woul apear tobe te correct one. Bl wit if, by opening his mind ote Warp, the reader ofthe Grimoire Malefat is Inter possessed by ‘Daemon who wreaks nore dange than the 8 ever would have? Iti itl wonder Bator Ingustrs leave 0 8 sie cra of Belle, fo to dou one's actions it be eee cele ee eer te —yr—— EXCOMMUNICATION ‘Aa Inquisitor has the power to declare an individual, or somtimes an organisation or planet as “Excomauicate Tiaitoris'. This declaration excomsicates th accused fom the human rece, and s an indication to ober Inguisitrs and Adepia thatthe excommniate party shouldbe huted down and killed for the good ofthe Imperium. Ingistrial enclaves are often the vemse for declaring excommunications and, in extreme eireustances, even afellow Ingustor canbe so branded. Excomucication is nover done lightly, bi a principal weapon ofthe lagustion and one ofthe svay ts authority can be used to protect te nperitn.} ORDO MALLEUS : ‘THE DAEMON HUNTERS Inuistors ofthe Ordo Malleus make it their business to combat th pipsical manifestation of Chaos itself the Daemon. They have pledged their every waking Hour tthe discovery and scouring of sch eeanze, wherever they canbe found. Members ofthe Odo Malls are often batle-bardened warriors, for Daetonsearaot be east ot rough ‘he subletis of espionage or wicker) ~ oly the blessed bade and the purified fame will serve. However, knowledges their chief weapon. Agents ofthe Ordo Malls are scholars of daemonic lore an iow how to shackle and bind Warpspawn. Most ss this ony to seek avantage over thei otherworldly prey to leave them vulnerable to the strike ofa Dsemon hammer ota sanctified bote shel. A few, however, go further, imprisoning daeneoni entities in mortal host bodies and freing the creatures to cmbat their own kind Militari, the Ordo Mallen isthe most formidable ofthe Inguiston's branches, forts agents can call ypon the services ofthe Grey Knights oad them in their stages ‘The Grey Knights ae Space Marines, designated Chapter 66, Tei origins ~ lik those ofthe lauisiton~ are grounded i the ial days before the Exiperot's Ascension Unlike other Chapters of te Adepts Astares, who ae called upon to fight any an all threats othe Imperium, te Grey Knights ar dedicated to slaying Daemons and stand ever ‘ready 10 assist the Ordo Malleus in thei long war against Chaos.The calling ofthe Ordo Xenos is to investigate and catalog alien species, identifying those which may be of ws othe Imperium and orchestrating the destruction of those deemed to bea treat. Agent ofthe Ordo Xenos are pically the most eccentric of their kind, for they spend years even decades — traveling and living in oahuman space, learaiag everything they can that wil faciinte the exploitation o elimination ofthe races day encounter As arsul, may Ordo Neos Iausiors have sous ties wid Rogue Traders, with whom they sbare many goals, and often travel with retimies of alien mercenaries or travellers, Most speak dozens of nonuman languages and have acquaintances ‘nd informants far beyond the Imperius boundaries. Despite this, ther i more blood onthe hands ofthe Ondo Xeno tan any other branch ofthe Inquisition. All too often, decades of peacfil and seemingly friendly contact are but a screen babind which aids by Deathwatch Kill Teams sabotage vital inastucne leavig the alionsdefeneless gaint xenocdal atack fom an Imperial bate fet. ‘st asthe Ordo Malls ca call upon the Grey Knights, 0 too can the Ordo Xesos cll upon the services oftheir wn Chater Militant, the Deathwatch, Formed log ag by accord between a conclave of Inquisitor Lords and an sicemed assemblage of Space Marine Chapter Masters, the Deatnwaich is composed entirely of veteran Space “Marines, seconded from the greatest Chapters nthe galas). They are tained and equipped to repel the alien tide tat hreates to overwhelm Himasity, and are an invaluable tool fr any Inquisitor seeking to vanquish the xen threat¥ ORDO HERETICUS % ‘THE WITCH HUNTERS A shadowy branch of an organisation already swathed in secrecy, the Ordo Hereticus is the unrian of Humanity the watcher a the gntes that protects Mankind —as ch fiom its own weaknesses as any thea ftom without. Th Witch Hunters ofthe Ondo Heretics ae sinister, fered individuals Their skin i pale ffom long days speat in the cexcruciaion chambers of lauisiton fortesses or poring over ancient texts tht speak of th heretic aud his machsations. Forth irs few millenia ofits existence, the Ordo Heretions was but a rumour even to oherIngustors, so fanatical was its secrecy guarded, Al his came to an end following the Age of Apostasy, when it was decided that the Ordo Would serve Deter by casting an iatmnidating shadow, ater thmn existing as a myth to easily ignored. As the Ecclesiarchy flourished, so too did the Ordo Heraticusarow with it fr nothing piques a Inuisior's suspicion more readily than a holy ma claiming o speak wit he Emperors voice. Ofte, its ageats pose as servants ofthe Eeclsiachy, feigning subservience to a Cardinal's wil until they have suficient proof ofthe mans guilt it sa rare pest with whom a member of the Ordo Hereticuscaamot ad fut The arival of an Ordo Hercticus Inguisitr is et with as mich tcpidation as ave, since none know were sir gimlet gaze may land and vpon wom heir suspicions miaht {al nado to monitoring the Eeclesirchy— ensring hat Wars of Faith do not exceed their mandate o hat its many Cardinals donot amass more poster than is deemed sppropriate~tha Ordo Heretics keaps a close eye on many oter Imperial organisations the Adopts Arbites, the Adapts Astras, the AdeptaSorortas and also fellow ton. They monitor doctrinal and plysieal purty, and no one i beyond thei jurisdiction Tei a brave man who crosses the path ofa Witch Hunter, as§ ORDO CHRONOS ‘THE GUARDIANS OF HISTORY Few have head of the Ordo Chronos, and fewer sil have any inking of its mission, which isto stady the effects of Warp travel andthe passage of time tis common knowledge that a vesscl occasionally arsves ais destination moch ltr than its Navigator intended, the crew experiencing th passage of many months, whilst ceaares passin the real world. Such events ae the subject of may legends, but accepted as one ofthe sks associated with Warp wavel. Far less common, but by no meas uneard-of, fe those occasions wheaa vessel has become embroiled ina Warp phenomenon tat results init being expelled into realspace before it actually set et ‘The Ordo Chronos are concered with preventing and combating any anomalies created by sol eves is members are motivated by the concer hat travellers appearing in ‘he past mist somshow altar the proper low of event, or oterwise disrupt the Emperors intentions. Iis hard to eau thar success of ule, party dua tothe parsdcxical ‘nature oftheir work, but also because the entire Ordo is said to have disappeared witheut trace. Of course, this would not be the frst tine an Inguisitoral Ord has "vanished" over the millemia, many have gone quiescent, or simply stepped so deep into the shadows tat even tei brotier Ingusitors cant find them. Nevertheless, those few who knew ofthe Ordo Chronos’ existence believe that tere is a deeper meaning tits silence thoaghno vo Inquisiers can age on precisely wat hat meaning5 ORDO SCRIPTORUM "THE UNSLEEPING EYE, (One of seventeen Ordos hasod on Tore itself the Ordo Scriporum is dedicated tothe examination and investzation of records and commniqués. This may seem a trvil almost facile tsk in ight ofthe weight maters pursued by other branches ofthe Inquisition, bt nothing could be farther from the tah The imperium constantly stains under the weight ofits own colossal bureaveracy, an all mame of vital bibelots of information ae lost o misled trough simple uaa ror. Far fom Tera, a planatary governor whose world is in uprea looks tote skies for sign of assistance ite Inowing that his request for aid has been bound itt the spine ‘of cht ered page missive onlimendesin. Elsewhere, an Imperial Fleet ~himdreds of ships al told—hangs silent in interstellar space, because the dacomertation ‘updating ite orders has travelled fom desk to desk, never reaching a recipient with sufcietauborsaion. The Ordo Scriptonan can ony intercept a baal of hase flues, ‘but even ane can prove the difference between the life and demh of billions. Moreover even the rumour that an Inquisitor s supervising 2 sribe's work i enough to galvanise him to more carefl practice, eosring hat fewer such errors occur the fre¥ ORDO MACHINUM ‘ ‘THE JUDICATORS OF THE FORGE Jt asthe Ordo Herstcus pay close steuton to te Ecclesiachy, the Ondo Machin sertinise the Adepms Meckanicus. Specifically, they are concerned withthe reintegration of recovered STC varians into the Imperium’ anaes ad the rare adoptions of alien technologies into established Mechanicum protocols. The purpose hee is twofold Fira, the Ordo Mackin ensure that lesson he pat ofthe Onaisia's worshippers does nt penta awed technology o eater the Emperor's service. More ‘importantly, the Ordo Machinum ensures that no Magos is tempted to withold vit systems fom other faction ofthe Adzpus Terra with a view to increasing the Adopts Mechanits” poser within te pert uisitors ofthe Ordo Machin ofien accompany Adspmis Mechancus archaeological teams to distant worlds, the beter to se for thmselves exactly what has been recovered. They of work in concert with he Ordo Xenos~ especially wien the word in qeston has been under alee contro or there is any suggestion of won-human origin forthe technology the Adeptus Mechanics sek to recover.5 ORDO SICARIUS ‘THE EXECUTIONERS. Founded by the logondaryInguisitor Jacpar inthe wake ofthe Age of Apostasy the Ordo Sicarins is responsible for iavestiating and controlling th Officio Assassizorum, Since Jargar’s reforms o Imperial Assasin may be deployed without the majority approval ofthe High Lords of Terma. This of course, immensely impractical, and quite ‘fen, an ingusitor ofthe Ordo Sicarue will sanction the Oficio Acsasinorum under the guise ofan edict fom Tera, While sre beiove this tobe an abuse of their power, in ® galaxyspanning civilisation, such mearurs are essential to maintain a level of response required by the myriad threats to Mankind a a +4+0rdo Redactus reports+ “+4++Ekcerpt from Doctiment: Branches ofthe Ingustion +++ “+Marked for deletion 978.414 DESIGNATION - INITIAL FOUNDING - EST, STRENGTH - AREA OF VIGILANCE Ordo Aegis MAO - > ~ The Cain Gate (Ordo Astute - M32 ->S0 laquisitrs~ Chapters of depts Astros Ondo Astra» M34 -<$0 Inquisitor - Stellar Cartograpy (Ordo Barbarus = > -<10 lnguisitors -Pre-tndustal Worlds ‘Ordo Custodian - M35 ->$0Taguisitors = Terra (Ordo Desolates- <-ankmowa>> 1 Ingusitor-<-wnknowa>> (Ondo Excorivn = <> = 100 Inuisitors- Monitoring Exterminans| ‘Ordo Miltarum -M35 ->S00 lnguisitrs- Imperial Guaed (Ordo Neeros M375 Ingisitors -<> (Ordo Sanctorum - M36 < ~The Eclesiarchy (Ondo Seripts - M38 - 6 Inguisitrs- Officio on Tera (Ordo Senstoram -M33 = <-anknown>> = <> Ordo Thenatos = unkowt>> ~-coiown>> = =kowi>> (Ondo Viglus «M37 <> + Ordo NecrosPHILOSOPHIES OF THE INQUISITION Many Ingisitrs blaze a uniques trail hroush the galaey, relying on their own judgement and nowledgo to provail. However, itis Manknd’s nature to seek consensus — a commen path upon which o proceed —and Inusitors are no different. Atay tine, there ar scores of different philosophies advocated within he Inquisition, each considered the path ofukiate truth sod salvation by heir adherents, These ar nt doctrines, but ideas, tested with every tool atthe lnuisitor's disposal. fan lnguisitor adopts one philosopy to the exclusion ofall oxer, its not because its principles fulfil a religious aced, but because he o she has coms to embrace is tenets asthe ultimate uth Jat a the size of an Ordo itselfrises an falls, so too does the popularity ofeach pilosopiy, with some faring but briefly and others enduring through the millenia. Thovgh they are often pursued with the tenacity of eligious belie these are theories founded i reason and tested trough sient rigour. nqusitors ae, ist and forenoet, practi ‘meand worca they do uot waste tei eo or tne on ideos proven tobe Might of faa. These pilosophies are often so broad tat they cut aross the Inusitorial diseplines, drawing like-minded lnquisitrstogetier from across many Ordos. Such groupings are somtimes refered to as factions, but this is erroneous, implying a structre tat simply doesnot exist. All are equal ina pilosophy’s pursuit, eventhough they might choose Afferent methods. Thus, Thorian — who believes tat the Emperor's soa ean be reborn into anew body of flesh and blood ~ might il from one of many Ordos. Even a= Inguistor ofthe Ordo Nenos seeks alien gene-ech to create a new body, a member ofthe Ordo Malleus might delve ino th study ofthe Wat fo lear how the Emperor's sprit right be guided into th pysical world Meanie, an Inustor ofthe Ondo Heretics might contribu is own researches int the legend of the Ecelesiarchy. However, for each lgsisitor dedicated to sacha philosophy, thre is always at least one who opposes it ax radical folly and secs to destroy all traces oft Aral central to he Inuisition's purpose isthe credo "Trust No One’, and thi applies ss mich or pethaps sore greatly soto one's fellow Inguistors as anyother living bei.} THORIANS t ee ene en ISCO EE coe ee Peas lee oer nas Se Ca SS LF a a a Se ea RT Be tn ea ee Se aaa ee oe a at a oe eae nee a ce re SS aa meade einem ter mee coe paring teem eae ana een ee Sean tes oa ceo re peor aaa ereeee ee” ee ae ee ee ee eee Pe ee ely aaa BU oe nn Seen Sag sof ama alee ee ee day they shall finds host suitable for the Emperor's magnificence, and through prayers and ritual be able to guide His spirit into His new body, allowing the Emperor to once ec ee ee ee eee eee Sa ee ear Se aes ee a ea ag egos eT Seaeeer as ey ence ys ee ec eee ni Sa ae sr Se oer er ee} |ONODOMINANTS t Inthe third conury of M33, Inquisitor Goldo compiled his many exparionces and commentaries from nearly four umdred years of service tothe Imperium. His final conclssion amounted to declaring thatthe only way the Emperor’ loyal servants would survive inthe lany was if everthing else was destroyed. At the te, this oventhy [essinvstic view found few syupathisers and was atbuted toa devon! but ageing Inquisitor suffering a Dreakdown and losing hs fait in Humanity abilyto prevail However, scveral centres late, IagisitrJerimims of Pacitia revived this theme of Monodominance and swore t enact Golda’s vision and thas enjoyed varying levels of popularity amongst Ingusitors ever since. ‘Monodomiaauis have absolutly no tolerance for any hind of wayward behaviour. There is o excuse for laresy,contamplaineMeresy or for abetngheratcs. Heresy ‘includes maton, eligi deviation, aliens, payers and any other beings who donot conform to their view of he pare and loyal Imperial servant. There is only ane punishment ‘in the Monodomisantpilosophy ~ death. Mankind is fighting a war for racial survival, and the Monodominants hope tha if they kil oT enough aliens, pylers, mutant a ‘rei, eventually (omnia selection will prevail and Humanity will risa to its postion of ulimate power ‘Monodoninants are very militant and will resort othe ial solution of Exterminats more readily than any other Ingisitrs, Unusually, they seldom work in secre instead using thie presence to sir widespread xenophobia sod hatred, leading tnobe of feniedcitzeney to purge thir own ranks of the filly and unclens heretics who treten their fare. They are tert rtless and unforgiving inflecble aod intolerant They are generally the youtgest and most hotheaded ofthe Inquisition, charging across the Imperium leaving devastation in their wake} AMALATHIANS t ‘The start of the 41st Millenium was time of spiritual and piysical rebuilding forthe Inperium. great conclave was held on Gathalamor, at Mount Amalath, where military, religions and political leaders and dinitares entered in rr thossands o swear once more tc oaths of loyalty tothe Emperor and Mankind, Iwas this gathering that spared Macharus to his conquest of marly a thousend worlds, and during this tine there was a swell of opts within the Iguisiion that everything was ce more proceeding asthe Emperor had plamed, in courst othe widespread pessimism tht pervaded before and afer the Rein of Blood and Plague of Unbrelie A large number of ingusitors have been drawn to the Amalathian movement, believing hat it was thei duty to let nothing tneaten the strength which te Imperium was regaining. They sive to maiatain the status qu, soaking out ay person or agency Hat might destabilise te power a the Imperium from without or within. Thoy are less ‘oncemed with the more traditional eres of mutation, witchery and religious heresy, except where these confit withthe insttatons ofthe Empire of Man. They ty to keep the Fivaly and politicking between the various Imperial organisations to a miianan, holding wo the Inquisition erigital ered of stent hough wniy. Change i considered the ‘most serious threat of al, for change can eral disaster. While other Ingusitors may endeavor to bring abou some grat upheaval or revelation tht will se Mankind break Som is curent trol into» new golden age, te Amalathians prefer to progres slowly, if progress is necessary at al} XANTHITES t Xantism is one ofthe oldest philosophies ofthe Inquisition, named after Zaranchek Xana, who was executed 2s a heretic in M32. Xandus was accused of Chaos worship, snd although be professes his imoence sonal, he was eventally baat atthe stake by his fellow Ingisitors. Throughout, Xaahus had uantained that he renazed pure, though he adstined hat be did on occasion tls the faces of the Warp and Chaos to achieve his goal. R was hs firm stance dat such power could be harnessed without the spirial cormoption of he wielder tnt wns to be Inter taken vp by ote Ingvisitors Its theultimate gol ofthe Xauhites to hamess the power of Cos for Mankitd. They believe that Chaos cannot be defeated, for it is merely a reflection of Humanity vel. However, thse enrains and powers created by ife existence ean be tarned back forthe bane of Human, thor than bei at ene. This docs aot mean hat they advocsts ving into Chaos, but rater wish fo captire the essence of Chios ant to wsefil rather than desttive purposes, Inthe same way as the Warp, that roiling realm ofthe ‘ery st of Chace, allows Warp travel, 30 foo can other facets of Chaos be conrlle, tne wo the Emperor's purpose. ‘Nantes investzate all aspects ofthe Warp and Chaos, inbung its power iat theaselves where possible, deswoying it only when necessary. They will use Chos tainted steiets, Daemon weapons, oaks of Chaos lore and other beretial tems, uilsing the abilities ofthese weapons and tools to eombat the ineions of Chios, heretics end liens, Witia the Xauhitos there ate those whose beliefs go even further, known as Horsian. The Horusans look tothe Prinarch Hors, who was amshty being conferred ‘with immense Chaos power, and se an opportaniy wasted. They belive that a new Horas could be created invested with great energy from the Warp, but one wo would nite all of Mankind for its betervent, rather han ensaving it to Caos. ‘Mast othr Inusitor consider the Xanites, and particularly Horusians, tobe walking along th edge ofa precipice. Xanthits are commonly seen amongst ihe Inquisition ss arrogant and dangers, ving with powers they donot filly comprehend. However, as one ofthe oldest philosophies ofthe Invision, and inching among ther rimber ous ofthe ost learved and powerful lguisitor, itis a brave or rash Inguisitor who will standalone against the Nantes, Most ofen as was the case with Nandus hwelf a Cell of Inguisitors will form a commen cause against a particular Namite in an efor to expose his perceived heresies ad to deal justice ‘Theit dealings with Daemons and the Warp leads rim Xanthites and Horusins to heceme members ofthe Ordo Malle, aed they quite frequently buildup associations with Chaos cule, Thay have been knows to crest secs of their own which are conceraed with wravelling ancient uyteries ad delving into arcane lore and knowledge} RECONGREGATORS t According othe Reconprezatin pilosophy the Imperium has become corrupt and decayed. Itno longer serves the purpose for which it exists, and warks inspite of its massive organisations rather than becanse of them. Over tne, the moras of politics, factions, bureacracy and the immense eifiesof the Inperim must be polled apart and feassembled ita ew fashion tat works bet for Mankind. ifthe Inperun is allowed to coatings to stagnate, i will eventually fll part and Humanity will ll prey tthe ‘umunbered perils ht it fces. Recougregatorsatempt to destabilise the Inpeval organisations from the inside, replacing corrpt aud conservative leaders with people who ave more radial views ada wilt lage. Most re wary ooo meh npeaval neh preferring wt estoy semetig me ba sb cage tan shape thei wil Recongregators are mostly found within the Ordo Heretics, rere they can lean ofinvidoals cho may be usc to their plans. Resongregatrs often help ani-npcrial sects and covers even altering the cls pilosophies to match tei own ifpossible. They are not above exreme action when necessary, ifthis will promote the required response and change thoy dasie. As canbe imagined, Recongrenators have frequent ruins with those who believe inthe Amalathian philosophy, asthe two beliefs are diametrically opposed Ths ca lead to conflict between Inquisitors ofthe two concepts, with one working to destabilise or overthrow’ a particlar person's or organisation's over, andthe otter striving to miata it} ISSTVANIANS, t ‘The greatest conflict o engulf Humanity was the Great Heresy which bogan wih the Primarch Hors’ vrus-bombing of Isstvan I. Although tho Horus Heresy saw the destaction of entire worlds and devastation onan mprecedented and worepeated scale, there ar some Inquisitors who se itas one ofthe moments during which he Imperiue td Mankind ite was forged. From the Horus Herery camo the great alitary changes tat saw te breakup ofthe Space Marie Legions andthe division of Navy and Guard, the Emperor's Ascension and the creation ofthe Ministorun, and maxy ether events which shaped the Inperium ofthe reseat. Its the goal ofthe Isstvanians to strenathen Humanity through adversity, believing thatthe huoan race is at is strongest intnes of tame and conflict. From periods of rates upbeaval have como the greatest leaps forward in techaoogy, faith and galactic dominaace. Did aot the Horus Heresy Weed ou those Space Marines disloyal to the ‘Experor! Did notte Ago of Aportasy herald the coming of Scbastian Thor and te reformation ofthe Ecclesiarchy? Did atthe eoat bales fovabt by Mackarive’ armies shine like a great torch inthe dark tines ofthe early 4st Millenium? These are the arpimens they put forward, ‘The sstvaniaas cai hat oaly whoa tis hardest ested does Mankiad show th ue stenuh that Kies within it To this end, the Istvaians endeavour to propagate strife and confit for Nanking” own greater fit, Istvanians fn the ies of war and bated so tat Mankind will say vigilant, tha its warriors wil be slilled and ready, and =o none ‘ill believe that hey have done all they ca. They are a bombastic and obvious creed, aunting their warmongering ways nslling those nearby with fiery zal to fight for themselves andthe rest of Mankind, They pt faction against faction, world agaiet world, so tha the survivors willbe the stronger for i [sstvanians will str up trouble wherever they ao, exploiting the phobias and prejudices of imperial comnanders, military officers and the general populace to breed superstition, suspicion aod violence, They work well with destabilisation ad ttrorist groups aad foster elaionships with violent pro-iaperial cals. Quite often, they will ‘buld wp the power ofthese secret societies and sects, only to revel the threat hat they pose to the authorities, urging the faithful to bring torch and sword to purge the corruption withinTHE PATH OF THE INQUISITOR As with all specs of the Ingustion, the matter of recruitment is nt eeuralised, andthe power to invest others into its ranks lies with he Inguisitrs. Some donot recruit at all spending their years i the posit oftheir enemies and dedicating themselves to their dstes within thei oe lifetime. Otbers fel itis one oftheir burdens to bring about the next generation of fauisitrst carry forward the bate that they must wage Inuistors are letto their own judgement in all maters, subject only to sera by their pees, and the same applies to reeriting new Ingustors. Many Inuisitors leave such maters fo chanee or perhaps ft, picking a suitable candidate or candidates ftom amongst those individuals whose paths they cross, OterIngisitors are more rigorous in their pursuit of apprentices. Thay will spend a proportion of thir tie sacking out suitable candidates, perhaps from amongst the ranks of ether imperial organisations. ‘There ae no consistent criteria of age or pyseal condition required to be stable for investiture ino the Invision. Proof of atellgence and loyalty ae the key requisites, sud offen these aspects of« perso’ character cannot be properly judged val ater in fe, Itaay happen that extraordinary circustances lead a laguisitor to ecnuta bay of so whilst stl in thei teens, if hey show exceptional ability, but kis is not common practice. On the woe, Inquistrs will take note of infividuals hat are fee-hinking, possessed of willpower and determination and winchng principles. they find a suitable petson, they wll bacoms part ofthe Inguisitors retioe,perkaps serving ina more minor capacity wile the Ingusitorconinnes their evaluation. Those tha prove thet worth ‘working withthe Ingusitor wil then be taken ino their masters or mistress greater confidence. ‘Over stveral years, the apprestie wil learn what they caa of Inquisitor’s knowledge and, inte, will ke on many duties, Some lnguistns refer to these seai- ‘qualified individuals as Interrogirs, hough they ae also known as Noviiaies, Neoplytes or Approbaiors—or ined one of a hundred oer tes, according othe Inguisitn’s kes Suharto one ov, conta operations cose Whe Inquiry ae sil Ubon wt hema or assess ly avests them normally requires the consent of other Inguisitors to pass onthe fll powers of an Inquisitor and grant on Ingustorial Seal, though there have been oecsions when this has not been necessary, othe immediate station has dictated thatthe apprentice take on fll Ingusitorial respoosibilities immediately. This s Likely ifan Inquisitor is Killed ~ their spprentice will inherit their Inguisitorial Seal and may fulfil three of an Inquisitor, subjat to repeal by anther Inui. Intrrosntors may pass from one Inquisitor bother as fate and necessity dictates. Is in this period thatthe ideal ofthe Inuisitorare passed on and spread, and through this generational growth the factions and ‘Hatnions tha ake up the lngustion are propagated across the entries. As well ax pilosophy, the stident will also lean what their tor knows ofthe intemal working of the Inquisition —or sch fact as the Inguisitor feels it right and proper to confer it is aa important raditon amongst Iguisitors that each of them cars the knowledze tht i= theirs, as Well as the respect oftheir peers. Such wisdom caznot he feey ven nr taken without efor, for it devalbes the knowledge isl. As the saving goes: “Knowledge is power, guard t well INQUISITOR LORDS “The Inquisition does pot have a formal organisation, and therefore there sno system of ranks or command as there ar inthe Adept Tera orth military. Aubority within the Inquisition is governed by two factors ~ reputation and influence. An Inquisitor may be willing to gainsay one f his fellows, but if eoatonted by several he will deer; thus, an Inquisitor with experince and contacts can exert conral over younger, less inflvential comrades. Seniority isin self no tu test of suorty, but most Inguisitors ‘vil deft the wisdom of another tht is older and more experienced Despite this, ther isa need fora higher ter of Iqusitor to help maintain he integrity ofthe Inquisition and to watch over the rest ofthe organisation andthe marshalling of esources. They ae known as Lord lnguistors, ngusitor Lords or High lauisitors. Promotion tothe rak of Inquisitor Lord is by ination eal and is extended to those tbat have proven themselves mneroos times, nt only by their courage and ability, but also their integrity and loyalty. To become an Inquisitor Lord, one must be nominated ‘by an existing Lord, and lave the romination approved by two otbers. Such decisions are iavarialy taken in sort, nd quite offen the elevation comes asa sixprise tothe recipient Indeed i i said tat one does nt strive for the postion of Ingusitor Lord ~ rater, finds thse worthy ofthe choosing ite olen his emoblement ea formality, as te word ofa Inquisitor Lords sacrosanct to his fellows, andthe chances ofan Inqvisitor actualy being known personaly Ubymore than one Lord are exceptionally stall. However, there i occasionally contention and a conclave tay have tobe evened to discuss th mater ~ustlly, bu mot alveays, wit the aomince in atandance to answer enqutis ast their activities and belts. ‘Being an ingistor Lordi a recognition rather than an absolute rank, and is more a formalsation of a postion enjoyed by the Ingusitor rather than an acta promotion, ‘This is because an Inquisitor Lon has 0 real temporal dominion — they are not responsible for ary given area o the galaxy nor specific individuals. stead, itis ‘eiaforcomest of the Inguisitor's authority and ia pariular power withia the organisation. The most obvious benefits are the ability to reeogise the appointments of others tothe ranks of Inusitr, to convene High Conclaves and to cll mote widely wpon the Invision’ forces and agents‘The Inquisition is avast onganisaton, and for over ten millenia has known remarkable individuals beyond cousting. Most have long been forgotten, for many Inquisitors seek to Keep thelr deeds secret even after death Indecd often the last instruction left to a successor to erase all proof of hls master’s existence. A few, however, have become legends within their Ordos, thelr stories whispered as examples tobe followed, or cautionary tals concerning the misuse of power. Quite which role each scart in depends entirely onthe speaker's sympathies and whether or not his own personal philosophies are cast i alignment or opposition} TORQUEMADA COTEAZ, t “orquemutia Coteaz has ever been driven bya single consuming passion: to destroy Daemons wheresoever they manifest Unlike many of his fellow Inquisitors ofthe Ordo alles, Coteaz alas refused to contemplate harnessing the power of the Warp for his ovm ends, and agpressively prosecuted those who lacked his purity. So perished CCotez's mentor, ngustor Laredian~ an old man axcoted at his stadeuts haa for dabbling in forbidden as. Upon Laredians death Cotez assumed his responsibilities as Protector of the Formosa Sector. Through alliance, coercion and outright intimidation, Coteaz formed a spy network of contacts, henchmen and infileatrs throughout the sector's inhabited worlds, Not for Cota the way ofthe Inguistrial Mandate, of requisitioning trope when he noed presets itself—be sought an aay of is own, ever athe beck aad call ‘Who knows how many ofthe Formosa Seton's planetary defence frees areas mich Coteo"s sworn men as they ae thei commanders"? Or how many hive gangs aot under CCotez's cont, gives license to pursue toi own petty activiies so long as thy act as his eyes? People disappear easily ia Formosa sad its citizens kaow beter than 0 ingire. At first glance, Cotas stranglehold would seem merely another cautionary tale concerung the tempations of absolute power, yete doesnot sec orule~ planetary governors ae left o oversee their dus largely withou oversight or interference. Coteaz’s network of informants exists onl to provide Waring of any teat overtaking Formosa. Iisa most efficient form of protection ara, ina secor where any gathering of thee citizens contains at least two of tears informants, how does attr gather 1 fllowing? This has Coens domain prospered in an age when th peri is increasinlybrovgt orn by te enemy within. Few other men could hope to replicate this ‘Suceas, for Cotez isa man consumed by his chosen task. He seldom sleps, and spends every Walia hou fing through reports delivered by his fihfl Glovodan Paybor- case, ox personally lading his forces aginst Daemons, keetics or aliens folish enough to uespass ox his realm. Lately, Cotea has cast his pal of influence over worlds bordering the Fomnosa Sector, bringing yet more planets under his protection. Yet even as his Borders expand, CCotez's worries arow: He is ow an old man, an lke all old men, b fears leaving his werk uadona Without a suceesser to costime i ofall the many aclytesCoteaz has caltivated, non bave had the necessary drive or srenth of wil. Ths, Coteaz has bean a search for frgoten fagments of cloning lore and alien rjvenaton technolory, any teats of extending his life ~ or rather, aay means bar one, Coteaz knows tha the boon be seeks could eal be grated by a Daemon, should he sutnon abit i according 10 the proper rituals. Part of him longs te embrace this small ei tat tay fim up th foundations of his igteous work. tis a temptation that grows steager with every passing day, bat one hat Coteaz has stalwart ested, atleast oF} FYODOR KARAMAZOV t Fyodor Karamazov is an Inquisitor ofthe Ordo Hertius and, even in tose unforgiving ranks, a more mcompromising and ruthless inividual would be hart find. Over the couse ofa career sparing nearly wo centuries, Karamazov has blaze a tal of blood and fire from one side ofthe ealaxy tothe othe. From Salem Proctor to Ultima ‘Macharia, fom Bala to Cypra Mond, he is a rin legend, an uatleatingivestantor who will top at nothing 0 uproot coruption aad heres ‘Karamazov's actions are driven, frst and foremort, by an snswervng belief tnt Mankind lives, even now, according toa plan set in mation bythe Emperor many thousands ot yeas ago. His life's work has been to ease that no one, hun or alien Ingusitor or Daemon, interferes with his grand plan. To most Inuisitor, this would seem an fanpossible tat in both mae and scope, bt each is Kaasiazov”smshakable conden, in both is own ability ad the Emperors perepicaciy that hs has never once doubted bis actions Indeod, Karamazov believes tit, ax Mankind”s mnfolding fat sin accordance withthe Emperor's rand design his wn aeons mist serve as an e=tental part of that design, and ar therefore above reproach, “Many Inguistrs prefer to work under a cloak of secrecy, conducting busines inthe shadows unless strictly necessary, but Karamazov cannot be counted amones their ‘number. In pursuit of is goals, Karamazov ean as likely be fowed atthe head ofa erosading army as be can presiding over te judgement of heretics. His actions are uterly without gil or subterfuge, for nothing of ether canbe found in his heart — displaced long ago by a deep dstnst of his fellow man. So itis that Karamazov every deed is bold tothe point of audacity, the beter o serve asa warning o those who would interfere with Mankind destiny ‘Whether in pursuit ofa campaign or heresy, Karamazov inevitably direct his minions from his Throne of Judgement, a ancient walking caodral presented to him following ‘he Abraxan purges of 930.M41. The throne i well-ammed, an its bull: more than compensates forts mastr’ less han imposing physical presence, so Karamazov long ago bond it into the pomp and ceremony of is rials. There ae at ays by which ema caa nd himself wceremoniusly lauled before Karamazov ostentatious Throae of Jdgemest on a charge of heresy, weason or witcher. For Karamazov, there i mo such hing a a minor infraction of the sacred lore ~ even the merest departre from protocol and procedure is an afront fo the Emperor's ‘plan for Mankind and mst therefore be punished without mere. Clemency, forgiveness, mitigation ~ dese things are unknown in Fyodor Karamazov's court. Noris there any lope of defence to be found in gomine innocence. Karamazov has ao paticace lor tose foolish enough to appear gully whe they are blameless. Sach halfwits ae eit of ‘wasting his vlbable tne, ifaothing else, and are led without hesitation tothe purging fires alongside the murderers, traitors, saboters and bers,} YRUS, t ‘Tyrsis a batt follower ofthe Monodominantpilosoply— a bombastic man whose bloody purges have left thousands of heretics dead in his wake. Suspicious ofall psyes, even those supposedly cleared bythe Inquisition, sis Tyrus” creed to hint dow and exterminate every witch, muta and warlock nthe aly Gecluing alien psphet)-Ifaloag the way. this meaas eradicating those who would seek to protect such abhorou creatures, tea so be it Tyras is perhaps oe athe most active laquisitors ‘wth regards to infers policing, ferociously hinting down thse whom he deems heretics within the ranks of his own organisation} QuIxos t Originally a devout member ofthe Ordo Malleus, Quitos' destiny was forever changed after he was wounded by a Dacmon onthe world ofLackan XV. Pat ofthe abominations claw hod become lodged in Ques" heart, and this fragment gave Quixos a link to the Warp be hd never before known ‘Quixos soon begs investigating how he might pur the powers ofthe Warp to his own uses, Over succestive ceria, Quins became ever mare deeply caught up in occult study and te use of Chaos. He bouad te Daemoa Kharnagar into a sword be then took as his personal weapon, stole the Malus Codicium from te Library of Otiella on Zanini Prime, created Daemonhoss, and built yp a vast network of etspaws and puppets thoughout the Inquisition an the broader peri, "Yet hough Quitos was arguably falling into danaatia, i Was i the hope of achieving a eeat good ~ chiefly harnessing th eneries ofthe Cadian pylons ia order to close the Eye of Terror Als, his methods grew ever more extreme, and bronght him ino increasingly frequent contact ~ and conflict — with more puritanical Ingustors. Inthe en, Quisos plans fl into ust wien fellow Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn at ast sle hm in single combet at Farness Beta. To date, no oer has attempted to replicate Quitos’ designs. Until hey do, twill be impossible to say whethor Quixas was motivated by genius or Warp-touched insanity} GREGOR EISENHORN t iseahorn was once one ofthe most zealous and hardline Inuisitors, but his mumerous exploits, including his dispatching ofthe “renegade” Quixos several centuries ago, have changed him eto amore pragmatic man. He has a longstanding pact with the daemorie entity known as Cherabael, ain recent tes has been iow to associate with all, tnanber of terconaties, boutty hunters, gmslingers and e'er-do-wells, Now several centuries old his eatly work alll eps han in good stead withfllowiag generations of Inguisitrs, and his experience and authority gai him noch respect. However, tee isa growing opinion anongst the more puritan factions that he himself has now become as uch of threat as Quixos once was,Inguistor Lichtenstein is a dangerous radical thought by almost ll of is colleagues to be uty insane. He has been declared ExcommmmicateTratoris, and is acti being pursed by one ofthe galas most ated witch haters, Tyrus, It was Licheasei's single-minded obsesion withthe arf codified asthe ibrar Heresis tha {cod the Daemon Prince Phare’ guootla from is prisoa on Karis Cephalon. Sice the, his fate las ban iextcably linked with hat of the Daemon, Tyrs aad another Inguistor; an ex-daemonhost called Kessel, These titee clashed on Karis over a manifestation of the Daemon Prince on the barren workd of Pagans Reach, a again at Cephalon Spaceport where Lichtenstein managed to break Kessel fee fiom Tyras" usted. return, Keselaranged for Lichensein’s sae passage t Equins, a world where, under the false name of Thravin Fast the dangerously obsessed Inquisitor searches irclessly forte tuc location of the Librarium Hersius. Lichenstsin san old ofd man, but the ser strength of will behind his steely fates shock all who met his gnze, There i touch of madness in his re, staring eyes Lichtenstein son quest save Mankind from enslavement at the hands ofan ancient mechanical race who worship death Sioce a0 one believes hia, he bad vowed todo it by himeel. He knows tht within the Librarsum Heresivs s a powerfal weapon, proof apnine these aien killing machines, Licbenscin wil do anything, chong the bamessing ‘nd wlisation of Chios ~ the nemesis ofthe xenos tea to locate and comand this ancient atta,} HELYNNA VALERIA t Inquisitor Helynna Valeri has always believed that he work ofthe Ordo Xenos, and the wider Inquisition, shouldbe guided by the spirit and intent ofthe lore tows the weapons ofthe enemy against th enemy. This she considers true no mticr the source, and can require using Warp-taiied weapons against Daemons, or xenesarchectech against Ist alien races, For Valera there are no lies that catoot be crossed, no dc that cannot be tanspressad. The Experor bade the Inquisition defend Mankind from bot it ‘own destiny anda hostile alany~ task so important tat Valeria demand that no methodology, however extreme, shouldbe considered forbidden. In pursuit ofthis goa, Valeria became a collector ofthe archaic and arcane of bibelts ant fragments of technological lore, of ancient and alien technologies tobe pressed im fresh use. She has spent many deeades exploring the rns of far-fung worlds, poring over age-crambled documents in races the Psamahean Libraries, treating with Eldar, Uluneathi, Draxians, Hid and a hundred more inorder o expand Humanity toe of inowlede, ‘The recovery ofthe Dimensional Forge was to have been the erowtig glory of Valeria’ life's work. Accondng tothe Iron Grinoise, the device was discovered by Jams daring one of his carliest bales. Legcnd recount that it could project aml zone ~ an aea of space into which Daemons could not ener ~many lait years in diameter. The Dimensional Forge's location bad been lost during the tumult of The Howling 0 when Valeri's network of contacts brought news tat an alien device answering the ‘Dimensional Forge's description hed heen uncovered on the hive word of Cavlock, se immediately took ship there. Alas, recovery was delayed by a daemonic incursion, ad as te batle for Caviock raged, Valevia's mission came to the atention ofer puritanical rival, Emil Darkhananer ~ an lnguisitor who viewed al ales technology as anthem, regardless of ts origins or finetions. Arriving at Caviock afer Valera, Dasibanmer nevertheless had ample tne to issve an Exterminatus order under the pretext of preventing tha spread of daomonic corrption. As Valria watshod fom orbit, Cavlockand is secrets were reduced to cinders So did the vendetta begin between Helymna Valeria and Enil Darkbammer. Ina, Valeria cared litle forte billions slain at Darkbamamer's hand —in ber view, Mankind is oral, sd individual met have always ben easily eplaced. Rather, what angered ber was th reckless destruction ofthe Dithonsinal Forge, a device whose ryseries could, ‘nave finally delivered Mankind fom the perils of te Warp. Having declared Darkharaner Exconmunicate Traitors, she ha harried him all across the Sepmeatu ObScurUs, secing revenge under he pretext of justice ‘Asya other Inquisitor have sided with eter party — lguisitoral vendenas ofthis nature ar sot uboard of, and stability has ever heen served best by now-interfirenc, Likewise, the Grey Knights largely maintain a neu stanee, as is ther rght and duty. However, ules his conflict ends soon, otber paris will surely be dra it taking ses. I this happens, the Veneta could well destabilise the Ingusition itself and this undo the work of millenia, ene THE INQUISITORIAL REPRESENTATIVE, (One of th High Lords of Tera, the Inquisitorial Representative — seins known asthe Master ofthe Inquisition is nominated from amongst the Inquisitor Lotds ofthe scclorssurouding Tera, and inguisitors that have filled this role are referred to a a Inquisitor Lord Terran, Its wot unusual fr several Lords Teran to sare the role of [nqistoril Representative a the same tine, The bile oflnguisioral Representative itselT's fairly meaningless othe Inquisitor who beni forthe chances ae hgh hat ‘he was siuply the cloves ofthe Lords Terran when the council was convened. lnded, te te is more fr the benefit ofthe lagustorial Represeaitive's fellow High Lords; a measure of reassurance that they are dealing with an equal, and an unspoken reminder thatthe eyes of te Inquisition lie ypon even that most august of assemblages. Though the attendance of the Representative is always appreciated, his or her position inthe chambers ofthe Senaforum Inperalis i often empty and thet vote conferred ‘by missive such are the demands ofthe Inquisition. Despite the positions origins asa sop to otber branches, over the long millemia, the Inquisition have learmed tat it s most wsefil having one amongst ter kind to act asa Drazen symbol of vigilance. So focssed are taitors and fols on evading the Representative’ gaze, that tey donot see ie oer eyes watching ftom te darkness The [nguistorial Representatives dy is therefore to blaze so brightly tat he or she deepens the shadows in which oterIngisitrs operate, bringing only the hishest-pofile traitors to justice in amannersuflicieny glorious aso instil ear and compliance for generations to come ‘An Inqusitoral Representative may fulfil het role only once in their if, or tcy may attend the Senalorum for several years, The requirements of service to the Inquisition ‘nay necessitate thom leaving Terra to attend a conclave, while otbers quickly te of bureaucracy and politics tthe Senatorun is based upon and eiaguish hee ‘positon to return to more active roles out inthe wider galaxy. To avoid uapeasun politicking onthe part of the Representative, te maxim term that an Inguisitr Lord Terran ean serve on the Sentorum s five years, afer whieh they must stand down. leis rare thatthe lnguistor Lords cannot agree ona candidat forthe role, frit carves litle more hous tha that of messenger. The Representative speks rarely in counsel, but when does he communicates th will ofthe Inquisition, uot his own. However, itdoes come with a great deal of responsibility. ‘While the Ingusition enoys absolute authority, in reality the cooperation ofthe other High Lords is essential in maintaining this positon. Ifa Representative were to offend the Fabricator-General of Mars, or insttce the starships and ams by which the Inuisiton’s power is maintained may be put at risk Conversely ifthe lnguisition feels ‘that an orsanisation i sting ints dedication, presate can be applied t the relevant High Lord, mining an organisational ise into one of pereoual condone, In this respect, the Representative is in an usparallled position of leverage, forhe has nt attained his role by personal anbition or desire and therefore risks no personal stoke in his dealings with the other High Lords. They on the other band, willbe only too avare ofthe subordinates that view their postion with envy and ambition and so ‘aust actively protect this power at each tra. The meret hat ofthe Inqusitio’s displeasure can be the catalyst fora High Lord being removed by those he presets. ‘Those High Lords whose position is non-permanent, such asthe leader ofthe Charist Captains orth Lord Solar are particularly vulnerable tthisfpe of caret ‘manipulation by the Representative, for they risk not only their personal privilege, Dut also that ofthe organisation they represet. Ths the crefl balance of power ‘betwen the Inguiston and the rest of the Imperium is carefully preserve, As well as garering suppor for the Inuisiton’s endeavours, the Represeuative has two ether main responsibilities. Th first sto war the Senatorum of heats Sanficant enough to trouble det debates, The Inuisition operates in sucha way tht its normally the first o become aware of emergent menaces to the Imperium, and bas ‘proven this with regards to the Necron awakening, the arial ofthe Tyra hive floss, and during nay cher momeatous evens, Thus the Iguisition serves a the High Lords’ eyes and ears across the galaxy, enabling them to bypass the dreary and lengthy processes maintained by the Adeps Tera, when the ned arises, Sch warnings consist of not enly information, Dat are inevitably atendod by a recommended course of action. Th High Lords will debate this recommendation, sally moditng iin some form or anotber, and ten begin turing the great wieels of the Imperium to implement their plan.} EMIL DARKHAMMER t Darktasmer fray believes that the Inperian’s only hope of survival is fra ther races in he gulany tobe destroyed. He bas no tolerance for any deviation fom he ‘purest interpretations of fnquistiona lore. For him, there ean be no shades of rey when it eomes to interpreting the Emperor's word, only darkness and light All Iaguistrs ate ruhless~ they must be to protect Maakiad fom threats both within and without ~ yet Dakbanaiers uncompromising philosophy is basher than most Its 1 comerstone of his methodology that nothing and no ene can be ranked as indispensable inthe cause of Mankind survival. The Imperium mst, afterall, be kept safe tall costs no matter what the tally in lives or worlds might be. This belief has earned Darkbammer many detaciors, not only within te ranks of te Inquisition, but in the wider Imperiua se well, Howaver, even the highest-ankng diguitarics are olotant to deobey or ciicise am Inuisitor, lt alone atin opposition to him, so Darkarsmer's actions mst with few obstostions. pursuance of his credo, Datkhanmer has ordered Eternats on over thirty worlds. Soma his hs been to end rampant war, corrption or plague, bt as ofen to destroy a mere bad of subvesives or aliens, oro obliterate ancicat artefacts and Wary-tanted devices sought afer by his radial collegues. Such fortriht acts have long Since polarised the opinions of otberInqusitos. Some believe Darkamamer tobe a beacon of righteousness in dak mes, he sista her of Inguisitrs Goldo and Jerinims, ‘who fist codified the Monodonnaat edo hat he follows. Others consider Datkhanner to be only fractionally less destructive tha the Daetsons of the Wasp. (Only ona few oceasions has Darkhammer stayed his hand - most notably inte afermath ofthe First War for Armageddon. There, he commted an Exterminats order toa program of aisssexecition std psychic mind-wipe, as determined bya region's lave of expose to Angron'sdactionic hordes, Theres no question that this wae done with, atest reluctance. The Space Wolves Chapter had fought long and hard fo preserve Armageddon and were still preseat in streagh wher Darkbammer avd, Few men, ‘anf or an, are papel antago he Wolves of Few el tas forth aon nd hs enon alae, at Aragon as prsed om er “Recently, Darthamuner's ations bave finally euraged another Inquisitor beyond th point of mutual declarations of Excommumicate Traitors. By his overzealous Exterminans of the planet Cavloe, is defenders and the alien Dimensional Forge beneath its surface, be has provoked afll-fedged vendeta with Helyna Valeria, Now, Dakdhamer's work is futher complicated by the noe to defend himself rom this fresh threat. This conic as, a tla onto a hand of direct skirmishes betwen the ‘vo lnguisitors' warior bands. Noneticless, given Darkharmer’s propensity for extreme souions, it can only be a matter of ine before the vendetta escalates to catalyse levels} KRYPTMAN t Inquisitor Krptman was the first to recognise the terrible threat posed by the Tyranids, and isthe rapacious aloas' most determined foe, Wherever ahve flat has broached the galaxy's bounds, Krpptnan was thereto oppose thea by whatever meats he deemed necessary. By the time Hive Feet Leviathan had entered the galaxy, Krypnan'scbsessioa bad all but consuned hin. Determining tat vo cost was oo great o contin the Tyranid rmanace, he ordered the razing or destruction of scores of warlds. His hope was tat by denying the aliens the bio-mass upon which they thrived the swarms rapacious advance ‘would be greatly slowed inthis, Kryptman was eventually proved correct, but he never escaped the shadow of the trillions he had condemned fo death, Soom afer the campaign bfiass Exterminatis was conchded, Keypman was expelled from the lngusition’sraaks and forced int hiding. Husted and ext off fon his fonser resources, Keyptnas ‘nevertheless contin his war agaist the Tyraids. Ramours persist htt was he who broapt Leviathan into condlict with he Orks of Octariv, buying he Inpeita anciher few precious decades, He is surely readying another attempt to drive them bak; the oly question is wether any wil any survive to witness it} JENA ORECHIEL t ‘Jena Orechic! hasbeen inthe Inguistion’s service for many decades first as an acolyte to the famed Ordo Xenos Inuisitr Darzaso and, om his deaths an Inquisitor in her own righ Upon inheritance of Daeaso's position, Orehiel gained not only her master's Inquisitorial Seal and followers, but also a mission of the vinostimportamce— to ‘prevents second dawn forthe ancient star gods known ae the Can. (Orechicl sfscinnted by alien species and tecinology, mich othe distaste of many of her Inguisitral colleagues Her blatant wc of xaos weapons and technology bas been frowned upon by he more conservative members ofthe Ord, as has her use of aliens inher renbe. Rumours state she has, on occasion, eavorted withthe enigmatic Eldar evento the point of having one inher service, Nevertolss, Orechial’s record speaks fer itself, and uone can deny that she prosecatstheInguisition's war aginst the Daemon, te alin nd the heretic with consuming Fervour.} GIDEON RAVENOR t Gideon Ravenor frst rose to prominence serving as Interrogator to the infamous Gregor Eisethor. His keen insight and considerable intelligence were enhanced bya vary high level of psyehic ability. Grievoosly injured a the Atrocity of Spatian Gate, Raven was rendered physically incapable and spent theres of his lie within a stasis char amour life-support container tat provided for his needs and allowed hin to tavelatd operate. Deprived of phiscal ability, he developed his psychic sills oa ighening level of fiction. He commanded several ntable warbands, and spared the lmperiam from the excescosof many notorious heretics. He also famous composed books onthe nature of reality and the funtion of the mind which are stil considered boh scientifically rigorous and aristically brilliant. His most famous investigation was, without doubt, the one tha finally brought back togster the destinies of Ravenor and his estwhile master Eisenhorn} INQUISITORIAL WARBANDS t Although an Inquisitor is himself a mighty warrior and scholar, he is sil aman, with a man’s limits. He must face untold fos, dare uncharted perils and overcome many formidable obsiacles in pursuit of calling, Thos, on Ingustor wl often sock accomplices andthe aid of others As in al things, the reasons why this may be #9 are vncouated as umumbered asthe Inguistorsthetseives, Many Iagusitors see their followers as aece tol, with sills nd abilities which hey do ot possess and so aust vile trough oes. Some may sce tei disciples asa band of companion, brave souls who share their great burden ofthe protection ofthe Emperor and Mankind, Oters simply year fo be understood, so tha although they must ever work unseen and thankless, they know that another is aware of thei great works. For some, te association wit) fellow mon act as a reminder to them af their du, embodying the people tay seoktodafend,remindins thom ofthe common humanity which thoy themselves must sacrifice to siccced TA Tnguisitr has, in theory, the whole of Hust to command to his cause, He can requisition Space Marines and soldiers ofthe Inperal Guard, call ypon specialist, warriors suchas Grey Knights and Sisters of Bate. And yet, the nature of his tasks mean that all to cea he must ely upon his own teagths and resource. Ife fears a planetary ruler tobe user the intuence ofthe malign beasts oF Chaos, to whom ea he tr? Ihe poplaceof a world as risen in revolt against the Experor, who wil provide bi with suecou? By necessity, the Inquisitor works mosty inthe darkaces and shadows, his presence nt recognised, hi works unseen. Tus the Inguisitr and hie warrior tband know that they most standalone against the horrors ofthe gala, forthe can tt no one ese ‘There ae any ways a person's path nay cross that of ab Inquisitor and thee fates bacome intertwined. There are thse who have bees rescued by their master, saatched fiom death and torture. Some may once have fought against him but in seing his grim ask and ordained duty, converted oth path of wisdom and seek redemption in his service. A few might be aliens, mereenaries led to the Inguisitr's ease by wealth, a sared cause o the promise of aid in ther ow perilous sinations, ‘At Toguisitr cat ke use of ay san or woman, even thove who ate otherwise shunted std anahetatised by society and their peers can fad « purpose within the Inquisition. Those most specialised of servants andthe most dedicated, may be rerste, or even eented, bythe Invision itself fr the ad of its servants and agen. On oceasion, an Inquisitor may combine forces with a nan or womsm whose quest or goal matches ther own, using ir conmon cause to bind them to one another. And then there {that fawning and sycophantic breed who latch onto the more overtly operating Inquisitor, forming a sometimes welcome, but often despised entourage, IfanInguisitor takes up the great works of another Inquisitor, who perhnps as ded before his mission is complec, he may take on those individuals who fllowed his predecessor. Soltis ata complex web of fate aad design binds the Inquisitor to his fellows and followers, each reacting wo thie station in ther own wey, a their personality and morals demand.} ACOLYTES t Almost all Inguisitors maintain an inner circle of bodyguards and warriors. Where these individuals ae recruited from depends upon the character ofthe Inquisitor and the nature of his work, Some Inquisitor inet fom only the most slried institutions of the Adeptas Terra; the Schola Progen, the Skitari Legions or the Chambers Mitt of the Eeclesiarchy. Others prefer the knfe-edge reactions and gute instincts of bounty ters, underhive mutts and rogue frontiers, No mater where or bow they ate recruited, these Acolytes mst exubit exceptional qualities or resilience, determination and loyalty to thir master, forty wil be entactd wth many tribe tasks and are expected fo excel i het eompletion, Service as an inquisitorial Acolyte is aught with danger, but also the ist rite of passage for one who wishes to fllow in his master’s footsteps. So tis that some Acolytes will goon o become novitiate Inguisitor. Indeed some ofthe most accomplished — or infamous —Ingisitors inthe Imperius history came from truly inmble beginnings, thie fates changing forever upon the day they swore themselves to their master's service. Yet for every Acolyte at eventually rise to dizyingbeiahts of power, many Will die samless and forzotion i th ploricus pursuit ofthe Inqustion's great works} MINISTORUM PRIESTS t Ever ready to martyr themselves upon the altar of peril victory, Priest tide willinaly into the ies of war. Their impassioned oratory and bellicose war bys can steady abate lie inthe face of overwhelming odds, or dive ter flock into an impassioned frenzy in which mea shrug off moral wounds with miraculous ease, Whether these phenomena can be atibuted to mass lystoria or the muifest powers ofthe Eesperor is wimportant— dat they Work i all that maters to a guise “he more pious agents of te Ordos are lke to keep a Priest or two ou hand simply as a mater ofcourse. When one must engage inate withthe daemonic and the aol, having «mn of faith at you side can make all he difference. Yet there are ote, mote radically inlined Ingisitrs who keep a Priest nearby for darker neasons. Aer all, deeds of afarots satire are easier to perpetrate while hidden behind a vil of epparet pty, and ot all Press presch from ths sane scrpmtes} CRUSADERS t Sone Inquistors recruit Crusaders frm the osu guard of the Cardinals Crsnson — that nos mysterious ofall the Esclsiarchy's many orders. is said hat where ca more devout warriors be found ~ save peraps within te ranks ofthe famed Sisters of Bale. Most are selected fom amongst te piers who flock across the galaxy to the Crimson Basliea, hoping aeninst hope tha thet piety and sll at arms may lead ta thei elevation. Tobe selected isa great honour, thought leads only to a groeling ie of sceicism, martial perfection nan uamoured death ia bale against the forces ofbresy and apostasy Iti improbable that a Crsaders fate will differ greatly in an Ingustor's service: Nonetheless, such a calling guarantes the opportunity to test sword and shield against Mankind's greatest enemies. Fer a Crusade, ter is o higher honour.} SJOKAERO WEAPONSMITHS t Joknero are heavyset,orang-furredxenos with retractable fingers and toes, passinly similar in appearance tothe orangutans of aciont Tera. Yet this primitive sppearance is completely mislening. loknero arc technosavants without peer and have an stintve understanding of machinery and technological systems. Given scien Te and saaments of alloy an eteuity, aJokaero can make altos thing, rom a spaceship oa food sathesizer. a Jokaero can be lred into an Ingusitor’s service it wll swifly make its mark ypoa te retin"s Weapons and wargear, performing minor (and ofen perplexing) ‘upgrades, No all such modifications will improve the te elficay ofthe cusiomised equipment sometimes the just make the iem in question fel’ right tothe Jobaero. This is ‘fen Sustrating to the creatir’s allies, wh take furious exception to their Meckanicus sanctioned arnsameats being allered to suit the aesthetic preferences of «xenos, but for fefise his assistance. With a few moments of inspiration, a Jokacro cen transform even a imble lan into something formidable. Or he mist simply choose t add some Aevoratveknotwork to the barrel ~ if impossible to predict.} PSYKERS t Each Psyker exhibits diferent bilities, manipulating the energies ofthe Warp in nique ways. Some are able to conjure searing ectoplasmic bolts that cantar holes in ‘vemy fortifications, or engl the foe's massed ranks in oiling ame. Others use tei minds to samme domes of protective enery that shield their comrades fom fire or fender tem invisible. When serving onthe fat lite, Pykers bear deadly force weapons, crackling with power, with which they are even able orp the very souls from their sercaming foes. Whatever their particular talent, Pykers are as lethal tothe enemy as they ae dstarbing to their comrades, fr their psychic might tras them into wmatral ‘Weapons tht evoke both superstition and etor Toyalty with every victory Ingusitors have few ofthe qualms ofthe common herd, and a prodigious store of lore and wisdom besides. So itis that many lnuisitors will crit ‘one of wore Papers to thsi ease, for their powers a bh vrais std potent. Many will West hese wyde with fr more vespect nd uderstasing than would any oer Inperia master for there ae those antag the Inguisition are Pspkers in their owa right Yet oer, especially hose Inuisitors ofthe Ordo Heretics, Psykers are sti rants to be teviled no mater tei loyalties, Far these nen, if'a Psyker must he ade use oF is with he areatest distaste, and torments aod wil be aired wpoa the Juckless ata for the sizsple sin of existing at al.} DAEMONHOSTS t [A Daomoatosis a Warp spirit bound by rite and ceremony to the body ofa mortal. Some ae created maelyso an Ingusior can interropate daemonic entities about the Warp and is powers. Others are indcatred minions, summoned and shackled to the serve inte Ingusitor's retinue, Daemonbosts given license in his manner are tering combatants ble manifest all manner of otherworldly abilities in their master's savice ‘Yet, forall a Dacmoahost's power, only the most sel assured Inquisitor will even consider creating one, let alone allow it acarta he anarchy ofthe batleficld. Daemons do ‘ot serve willingly, and the wards hat control them are fickle. Worse, no mater how servile soch a being may appear, by thei vey ature a Daemon's every action willbe beat towards the destin of those his that even the mos radial Inquisitor bolds dar. Should the Daan break oe ofits binding itakesareat delish ia avenging itself upon ‘my souls wnfortannte enough fo be nearby - which inevitably ncludes the Inquisitor sho thought to eter} YSTICS t Mystics are minor psykers, chosen for tcir unyielding willpower and ute eiabiity inthe face of dacmonic temptation. Though a Mystic lacks the mental forte to summon the deste finy wielded by other psskers, he ean aoneheles cote a steady payee signal. Thong nnitsinally weaker, ths signal i ot dissinlr in naue to that projected by the Asvonomicen, and can be used asa beacon fr toops answerias aa Ingusiors simmons. Indaed, aay Inusitors maiatain whole choirs of Mpstics oa the imperiv’sfar-fig words, the eter to coordinate the completion of is plans and reinforcement of his amis, So have Mystics proven crial to many an inquisior"s designs. Afr all the fate of an entire sector ea hinge oa delay of even a Tew momentsARC ‘LAGELLAN’ Arcoflagellation is a judgement hat canbe cari out on those found ailty ofa multitude of crimes apuinst the Emperor, afte considered significantly creer than mere death. Avamented with extensive pysical surgery and mental reconditioning, am Arco-flagelan's body is implanted with chemical simmvinjectors, and etal aay of ‘sdantntinm fails, blades and whips, A pacifier hala projects soothing Iya aod te inges of slate ito the Arco-lagellaats bra to Kesp him sedated aad weer control uni a trigger word is spoken. Once the word is given, the Arco-flagellan’s body is pumped fll of combat drugs tat heighten his senses, stoke his ferocity and numb the pain fom his wounds. The Areo-figellnt becomes a berserk ling machine, Deholden only othe Inquisitor who controls hin. In is ste an Arco-fagelant is the equal of many tine he mer of fos, carving a ted path of ruin trough the Ingusitors enemies with no thought of selfpreservation whaaoever. Should an Arco-Aagellat survive combat a second word canbe spoica, returning him instante a state of placid calzn until the next tne he most be st loose} DEATH CULT ASSASSINS t Death Culs can be found on many Imperial worlds, recrating thair mambersffom sunp-blados and noble diltantes alike. AU nt such cults ask stat heir mambers exhibit exceptional skill with a blade, and dedicat themselves with fatical loyalty to the dictates ofthe cult forever more. Though many death clts are Chaos-spawoed and led servinide only to Khor th Blood God, others ae faatically dedicate tthe lnperil Creed and ofer up thove thy slay tothe Enperor~ partial payment ofthe blood debe dnt Mankind owes him, The at ofthe blade is paremoust to many Death Cult Assasins; te diferent ypes of incisions, lacerations and punctures, the weapon they ae inflicted with and the Dodily location to which they ae made al have special significance when dedicating the vicin's soul tothe Emperor. I's litle woader that max Taqusitors hold Death Cult Assasins to be amongst the mos prized of potential followers, forthe galaxy ean provide few foes that they cansot overcome inte maddened press of te melee} SERVITORS t Hardy by nature, unslinely loyal and almost uterly immune othe tenpiatons offered by Daemons, Servitors are considered by some Inquisitor tobe the perfect assistant Not ony ean Servitor’s incorruptible eybemetie mind acta a storehouse fr al the Inquisitor records and dts, its pyseal form eam also be augmented to exploy fearsome weapons. Nosetheless, the use of Sevitrs sot without its detractors - hese Lupa mackine-men have no inapnaton, no iaiative, ad no capacity for reason beyond the ‘old zeroes and ones of ogc. ‘Should a Inquisitor become incapacitated or separated from his Servitors, they ate Fiabe to fall dormast, completing the Isto he Inuisitor's previous commands before ‘waiting, mindlocked for frterinstoction, With ll ths sai, anyone who has witessed a combat Servitor wade tough a nferao of daemon Sire to cash the skull of ts onjuror, or stand its ground with heavy bolter blazing while al around ithave fled, wil ind few objections fo raise agains the single-minded lethality ofthese ghoulish phon.} RHINO APCS t ‘The Rhino armoured transport is one ofthe most venerated vehicles in service to the Imperium. Is origins ie far back in the murky mists of time, from whoa Man fest reached out his hand tothe stars and began the long process of colonisation. Lil has change inte Rhino's design since those haleyon days, fr is optimal balance of transport capacity, aout and manoeuvrability has been judged unassulably perfect y the Adeptus Mechanieus. [tis small surprise therefore tat the Rhino once served asthe mainstay transport ofall Mankind's armies. Als, in thse dark days, many secrets ofthe Rhino's construction have been lst and couiless thousands of vbicls hve fallen into disrepair. Despite this, sich aygst bie asthe Adeptus Astares or the Ingisiton have litle dffcalt in securing suficient Rhino APCs to suit their needs. Many Inquisitor ‘will therefore sleet this doughty and dependable tranoport to cary them into dangerous warzone, relying on ts versal and eave of repair to ase them trough. While some Inguisitors will sequester my available Rhino at need, many prefer to kecp their own personal veicle pool, whick wil nonally cout several ofthese ransports amongst its somber,} (CHIMERAS t EE CAEN ne Ae teed pe ST SE OY SE To dey ec ee eee el a ee pt Tgp Was Re ee eee ‘teapot, wile peseagers coy ota ational re vn fs spcios top htc and al -aoued Igo ras pa a Sp ete Le Fa pe an ea SpE en een age ee eee se ee ed eco at a pe eT ee ete Ineroep veiled eremy cmmiqué. The k's npibons capabilites ca alo bem serpin boon oan lqusito, allowing hi an his werba to approach the foe om Se All of cases combiacd wie he elon espe cpecly offi; Chic mas fr tk ed oppcaing oie oma aga a Oro, providing za Win dependable base of peratns fen which (s conde ie work} LAND RAIDERS t ‘The Land Raider remains on ofthe most destructive machines deployed by the arias ofthe Imperium. Protect by bonded coramite and edamnium armour plating the Land Raider is impervious to al bt te most devastating weaponry. Equally impressive ae its owm armaments ~ neo twin-linked laseannons and m inlined heavy boter allow the Land Raider to anita enemy vehicles and infantry squads alike. When combined with enough transport capacity for an Inquisitor and his entire warbaad, te Land Raider is mor ikea mobile fortrss than a mere ak. [Land Raiders are notto every Ingistr's ase as transport. Uterly wsble, towering and slb-sided, thse are not vehicles given to stealth, However fr thse more sult lquisitors, expecially those ofthe Ordo Mallets who aust oflen combat the vat aad deadly est ofthe dactoaic, Land Raider is ieal. Capable of delivering aa Inguisitor and his warband it the hear of any warzone and providing them with impressive covering fire while they a0 about teir work, even a single Land Raider can make the diflerence between hing a sumsnoning ritual in midflow, or losing an entre word toa tde of unleashed Daemons.} LAND RAIDER CRUSADERS t A linebreaker without peer, the Crusader can smash hough enemy formations to disgorge an Tauisitor and bis waband inthe hear ofthe foe's army. In place of lseannons, the Crusader is amaed with hurricane bolters to eat down whole hordes of heretics, Cultist and tats, The Crusader also boast an iaproved transport capacity by reclaiming the space momally given over to bully las-power generators, allowing room fr even the most lavish or extravagant Inqustrial warbend.} LAND RAIDER REDEEMERS t An assualt fought amongst th treacherous, ubble-stewn environs ofa mvned city or topped tuple i the most rolling kindof bate, With combatants king in every shadow, fre isthe truest way to purge and purify nests of deviant heretic. It was fr jst soch bts thatthe Land Raider Redeemer was create. The Redeemer'ssponsens ‘mouat colossal flame projectors that send burning promethum ino the hick ofthe foe, a puistment especially favoured bythe more zealous Inuisitors ofthe Ordo Heretics} RAZORBACKS t ‘The Razorback i a beavily-armed vatiaat ofthe Rhino APC that sacrifices some transport capacity for tret-mouied armament - normally a twin-linked lascasnon or hesvy bolter. Razorbacks serve a dotble-dut as tanspors and mebile gu-emplacemests ad ae ideal for thse Inuisitors who prefer to take tote field ami.a small, select Warband, Asresilient and adapinble asthe Rhino, yet with he Sepower ofa ight bal tmk, Razorbacks suit the needs ofthese Inquisitor perfect} VALKYRIES: t ‘The Valigri AssenltCavir isa well-armed,swin-ngine atc ert The dorable armour and versatile payload ofthe aligns chassis combines with the aircrafts powerfil engines and stable halng to make ita popular choice fora broad spectrum of batefeld roles. With vectored engines perniting vertical takeoff and landing, hese ‘ets area an twist and tar through the rigours of low-altitude dogfights, or hover while troops rappel fom ter bold. Alternatively, every Valkyrie is equipped with sulficintgrav-chues for all passengers allowing expedient, if hazardous, hi-speed deployment. Once combined withthe cra’ transport capacity — which isthe equal ofthe Chimera it snot ard to see why many Ingvisitrs favour the Vallyrie as a means o get heir warband swifily to where ite needed most. ‘Once the wasband has deployed, the Vallyrie doubles as n exellent gunship, skinuning low to provide withering cover-fire or cling swifly to provide a combat sit patrol and intercept incoming treats. Heretics beyend cout have had victory tur to sudden, panicked ruin asthe shadow of an Ingusitorial Valkyrie has fallen across them, the craf’s gms ndering and missiles streaking from beneath its wings as it brings the Emperor's jgement dow upon the mort.‘SOF THE INQUISITIONHenchmen Warband This Acolyte fulfils the role of Mystic ina Dacmonhost; THE EMPEROR'S WILL t “This section explains how to feld your collection of Inquisition miniatures onthe battlefield and provides Warlord Traits you can use im your games of Warkammer 40.000. INQUISITORIAL DETACHMENTS ‘You can use the rules for Ingusitoral detachment presented hoe inorder to include Inguisitrs when using the rales for Choosing Your Army in the Warhammer 40,000, rulcbook INCLUDING INQUISITORS IN YOUR ARMY When you choose an anny Inguisitors may be aken asa primary detachment ot as a special form of allied detachment known as an nquisitorial detachment you tke Inuisitors asa primary detachmet_ seth Iaquisitral detachnent Force Organisation cht instead ofthe primary dtachmout Force Orgaasation chart, Alteratvsy, an araymayinclode an Inguisitoral detachment in adition to anyother detachnents. Other detachments, sch as allied detachments, addtional primary detacets and fortifications cat be takes nornuly. So, fr exaiple, you could eld an army with an peril Guard primary detachment, an allied detachment of Space Marines, and an Inguisitoral detachment The ingvisitoval detachment Force Organisation chart has boxes corresponding to diferent batlefeld roles, Each black bo is a choice you mast take in onder to inchoe this detachment as part of your army, whilst each grey bos is 2 uit You cas include as ast ofthis detachment If you take the Inquisitorial detachment as your primary detachment, then Inquiitoril Henchaen Warbands are scoring ents, INQUISITORIAL DETACHMENT (Required) 1 HQ QO OBE (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) 1HQ Elites. ‘Elites. -—_—Blites INQUISITORIAL ALLIES The inguisitovial Allies Matrix below lists the relationship between the Inuisition athe forces they may Sight alongside. The agents ofthe quisition have common cause to fight beside the Space Marines ofthe Adopts Astates, the Sisters of Bul ofthe Adepta Sororitas and the tanks and sary formations ofthe Inpeial Gud, but at ines in ‘heir storied history they have even fonght with certain xenosfores inthe couse of fling her ancient day "Note thatthe lnguistorial detachment may havea diferent elatonship to the models fom aa rays prinsry detachment, abd he models tht make up tht army's ‘regula’ od detachment (assuming there are any) For example, ifan Inquisitor Was part ofan army where te primary detachment were Imperial Guard and the allied detachment were fom the Tau Empire, thea the Inquisition would teat the Guard as Battle Brothers, and the Tau as Desperate Allis, This diagram below is a addtional tothe allies chat in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook. Find th confor the codex of your potential allies. You will soe the Level of oo ihe EPR ©6688 |e: QR er) coor DOE | ew cre eoINQUISITORIAL WARLORD TRAITS It your army incades an Ingustoral detachment, you can nominate one Inquisitor (including Inquisitor Coteaz or Inquisitor Karamazov) to be your army's Warton instead of character from your primary detachment. When generating Warlord Traits an Ingeistor Warlord can roll on the appropriate table below instead of om one ‘of the Warlord Traits tables in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook. ORDO HERETICUS TRAITS 4. Unquestionable Wisdom: This Inquisitor has wnbendng determination and aelnical understanding of how to achieve his goals The Warlord snd his wait can choose to pass or fil ay Morale checks they are called upon to mak, 2. Reader ofthe Tarot: Te Emperor's Tarot holds mara secrets for an Inguistorsilled enough 0 read i ‘iulethe Watloed is live, you can roll to dice and chooss the result you waat when rolling for Reserves, Outank mysterio tetain or mystrions objectives. 3. Burner of Worlds: Nane ean hie from ths Inutstor's wrath even if he must burn an entre world 0 root out his quar’: (Once per game, your Warlord can all down an oxbitalatack in his Shooting phnse. This counts as fring a ranged weapon with the profile below. This doesnot prevent ike Warlord and his mit fom declaring charge against te target unit tat wn fora, Orbital: 1'an arrow is rolled onthe seater dice, an orbital bombardment always scatters the fill 26" the Warlords Ballistic Skil makes no difeence 4. Witeh Hunter: The Inquisitor tsa seavoned master i the ways of ning rogue payer The Warlord and is wit have the Preferred Enemy (Payers) special Tle 5. Wil of row: Such isthe Ingusitor's force of belief in the righteousness of his cause that enomy soreeries cannot find purchase upon his soul The Warlord has the Adarantivm Will special rae 6 Master of Interrogation: heretic con conceal their master’s batle plans once within this Inquisitor: interrogation chamber nent lfiltratrs cannot be et up anywhere within 24” ofthe Warlord ORDO MALLEUS TRAITS 4 Unquestionable Wisdom: This Inquisitor has wnbendng determination and a clinical understanding of how to achieve his goals The Warlord and his ust can choose to pass or fil any Morale checks they are called upon fo make, 2. Reader ofthe Tarot: The Emperor's Tarot holds mara secrets for an Inguistorsiled enough 0 read i ‘Wiletthe Warloed is alive, you can roll two dice nd choose th result you waat when rolling for Reserves, Outflank, mysterious era o aystarious objectives. 3. Burner of Worlds; None cam hide fram this Ingutsior = wrath, even if he must Burn an entre world to oot out his quarry (Once per game, your Warlord can call down an oxbitalatack inhi Shooting phnse. This comnts as fring a ranged weapon wih th profile below. This doesnot prevent the Warlord and his mit ftom declaring charge against te target unit that wn Orbital: fan arrow is rolled onthe seater dice, an orbital bombardmeat always scaters the fll 2D6"— the Warlord's Ballistic Skill makes no differance, 4 Dacmonhanter: This inguistor has Been hunting Daemons for many decades and hnows al thee i about casting them back ito the Warp. The Warlord and his wat have the Preferred Enemy (Daemons) special rule. 5 corraptibe: Such is this Ingutstors purity of spirit and incorruptible nature that Daemons cannot abide his presence. All wits with the Dacmoe special rule within 12" ofthe Warlord sufer a penalty to their invulnerable save (to @ minima of 6+). Ths is cumulative with any ober swodifies, 6 Forbidden Lore: No somes are forbidden tothe Dnqustor willing to risk the damning Rnowledge held within the Warlord isa Psyc, he goneratos on aditional Warp Charge point in each af his tums. Ifthe Warlord isnot a Psyker, be has the Adamantium Will special rule. ‘ORDO XENOS TRAITS 1. Unquestionable Wisdom: This Inquisitor has unbending determination and aeltnical understanding of how to acteve his goal The Warlord snd bis wnt can choose to pass or fil any Morale chooks they recalled upon to mak, 2. Reader ofthe Tarot: The Emperor's Tarot holds many secrets for an Ingutstor skilled enough tread i ‘Wiilst the Warlord is alive, you ean roll two dice and choose the result you want when rolling for Reserves, Otflank, mystriows tera or mysterions objectives, 3. Burner of Worlds: None cam hide from ths Ingusitor’s wrath, even fhe must burn an entire werld root out his quarry: (Once per game, your Warlord cm call down an orbital stack in his Shooting phase. This coms a Sing a ranged weapon with he prole below. This doesnot prevertthe ‘Warlord aud his uit ftom declaring a charge against the target uit hat tr, Eo Orbital: fan arrow is rolled onthe sate dice, an orbital bombardment always scatters the fll 206° the Warlords Ballistic Skill makes no difference, 44 Xeno Hunter: The Ingusitor has dedicated hs life to exterminating the xenos, anther is no weakness unknown 0 him he cannot exploit The Warlord and bis uit have the Preferred Enemy special rule when areting any ener non-vehicle units rom the Tllowing codexes: Dark Eldar, Eldar, Necons, Orks, Tan Empire sad Tyran '.Xewotech Collector: This nulsitor tsa hoarder of esoteric alien teclmoog, some of which he has mcorporated into his own wargear ‘The Warlord ns a6+ invulnerable save In addition, select en of the Warlords ranged weapons. Tht weapon gains +1 Strength andthe Reading special rule forthe Aation ofthe bale {6 Party of Mankind: Hen al ls ails thie Inquisitor relies pon good. honest, human hatred to destroy is fos. The Warlord and his wait have the Hatred special ruleTOOLS OF THE INQUISITION ‘his section of Codec: Inquisition lists the weapons, wargear and rlics used ky Inglstors and their retinues along with the rales for using them in your games of ‘Warbammer 40,000. Equipment that i carried by named special characters is detailed in the appropriate entry inthe Forces ofthe Inquisition section, while weapons ‘and equipment used by all he other types of units are detailed here,} RANGED WEAPONS. t Rules for the following ranged weapons are listed on the Weapons page of the reference. Assault amon, sutogu bolt pista, bolts, combi-weapons, lame, famestorm cannon, heavy bolter heavy flamer, bot-shot lagu infmo pistol, lascannon, laspstl, rmeltagun, mul-lase,rltiomela, plasma canon, plasma gw, plasma piste, shotgun, storm bole. ‘CONDEMNOR BOLTGUN The condemnor botgun ia highly specialised combi weapon used almost exluswely by th operatives ofthe Ordo Hereicus and Ada Sorertas. Combining a Doltgun with a single-shot crossbow armature, these archaie-seoming weapons fire siker stake engraved with sigls of disruption that destabilise a psyker's connection ‘with the Warp. A direct hi from the crossbow will therefore not only deal. a severe wound toa payer. it will also send hs power spiraling out of contol to consume ts ‘A condermor boltan follows all he rules for acombi-weapon. The primary weapon sa boltgmn. The secondary weapon, a stake crossbow, has the following profile: . feo Patshock: Any Peyker that kes an utsaved Wound fio stake crossbow shot ufos he Perils ofthe Wasp in addition to any oer effects, CONVERSION BEAMER Ineredtbly rare pre-Heresy artefacts, conversion beam projectors fre an energy bust that induces a controlled subatomic reaction tthe target, comerting ts mass into energy. The further cavay the target, the more deadly the blast, athe beam has time fo grow in penetrating power and explosive potential. A shot rom a conversion beamer has a different prfile depending on hw fr the target is tom the firer. When fing the conversion beamer, place the blast marker over a target within 72 and ten roll fr seater. Oace the fmal location ofthe blast marker has been detained, measure the distance from the fier to the centr ofthe blast marker and ‘consult te chart below to determine te effect. this distance is greater than 72", the shot misses, HELLRIFLE A vweapon much favoured by radical Inquisitor, the helliflecasely resembles an antique firearm. In reali, itis a highly sophisticated weapon that employs an array of contairment shielding and galvanic impellers fo fire razor-sharp shards of daemonte matter. fa os HELLSTRIKE MISSILES Ft er mans ltr ik tn i a cht = ee HURRICANE BOLTER Hurricane bolters combine the punishing firepower of multiple twin-linked boltguns to produce a withering storm of shell. ‘A hurricane bolic consists of hes twin-linked boligans fired asa single weapon, ar type INCINERATOR An incinerator ts a heastty modified variant of aheany flamer, ts fre projectors and containment vessels signficamty altered in order to accommodate psychtealy mpregnated promethion fuel. When Pigpered the weapon gout forth an mcandescent torrent of azure flame that bur far hotter than a normal Blaze ever could Mange ae Type MULTIPLE ROCKET POD Multiple rocket pos contain cluster of short. fused super frag misiles fred na salvo Range SAP Te # ‘ os ‘NEEDLE PISTOL, The needle pistols a small and elegant weapon of clouded origins. 1¢is a relatively lightweight gun that fires monomolecular darts imbued with the most potent of venoms ~perfet for stealthy assassinations, bu Jus a stable for close quarter batlfield work So sublets the payload of needle pistol tha oftenines the viet ks ‘dead on the floor before he has noticed his wound sage 8 are ORBITAL STRIKE RELAY {tis rar for the Inquisition to fight without some form of orbital support craft. To ensure accurate orbital barrages, Inguisitors often carry an orbital strike relay rove the fleet vessels with targeting data ‘Once pr game, the bearer can call down an orbital trike in his Shooting phase. This counts as firing a ranged weapon with one ofthe profiles below. This doos pot provent ‘the Warlord and his unit from declaring a charge agaist the target wnt that aa. Drage bomb sme = pout beat tugs ar ope = gent Psi shock: Any Psyer that suffers an saved Wound from a psyl-out bomb suffers the Perils ofthe Warp ination to any otber elects. PSYCANNON ‘Paycannons are extremely rare weapons ad ound only inthe hand of thove who possess sufficient strength of will o activate thir paychically-charged payloads A pycanon can cither be fired as» Heavy weapon or an Assault weapon, Models in Terminator armour always ase the Heavy option} MELEE WEAPONS t Rales for the following Melee weapons ae listed on the Weapons page ofthe reference, CCainsword, close combat weapons (eg swords and clubs) eviscerator, force weapons, power fist, power weapons, thunder hammer. ARCO-FLAILS An rco-flagllant’s arms are often replaced with bionic whips, blades or fla. tage sar ype DAEMONBLADE The ultimate embochment ofa radical Ingutstor credo of using the enemy's wqpons against them, a Daemonblace contams the bowd essence ofa single Greater Doonan. or a shele hos of lesser Daemons. Whilst the wards and bindings placed on a Daomanblade render it les destructive than the Daemon weapons borne bY servants of Chaos, they are necessary fo stop the welder being driven insane bythe dark votces in his mind. No to Deemanblades are the same tn form, power and Substance, and some are so unique as 10 have forged ther vn black reputations Range SAP te DAEMONIC POWERS Every Daemonblade bas two daemonic powers randomly generated from the following ist before the army is deployed. Ihe same result is rolled twice, you can choose ‘he Daemonblade’s second daemon power. 206 Dacmonie Power 2-3- Warpflame: Atacks made with tbe Daemonblade are resolved at +3 Stent. 4-Unoly Speed: The wielder ns +5 Atacks S- Etherblade: The Dssmonblade hasan AP of 2. 6 Vampyre: When the Daemonb lade inet an vasaved wound, its wielderinmediately gains +1 Wound (Wo @ maximum of 10), 7-Daemonic Fead: Close combat atacks om thie sword always wound Daemons on aro of2+. Furthennore, Daemons must e-rol any sucess invlnerble saves ‘against any wounds caused by this Daemonblade, ‘8 Deathlast: The wieder ofthe Dacmonbiade has the Furious Charge and Rage special rls, 9 Dark Resurrection: The wislde of the Daemoublade has the Feel No Pain and Eternal Warrior special rules. 10 -Dacmon Venom: The Daemotblade has the Poisoned (2) special rule. 41+ Fanllar: The wield generates one addtional Warp Charge point in each ofhis tua. In addition the Dacmonblade gains the Force special le ‘NEMESIS DAEMON HAMMER Developed by the Orde Mallen asthe fal word i daemonic destruction, the Daemon hammer combines the crushing impact of] more traditional ther hammer swt magicks of oblivion = few can survive the inpact of one ofthese weapons oe Saree foes eee ee eee ee en a ae ele oe ee vif mange an ype ‘Witenbane: Any masaved wounds caused bya all od inflict stant Death on models withthe Payker or Brotherhood of Payers Sorcerers special mle Futhermore the ‘bearer (and his squad) camet be targeted by psychic powers (fie or enemy). SCYTHIAN VENOM TALON The Seythians area race of warrior-monks, dedicated toa peultar form of armed martial arts. The dagge-tike venom talon ts one ofthe more baste weapons they use, able incapacitate afoo withthe slightest seratch. Quite how the Ingsition have come fo acquire such weapons is perhaps best lft tothe imagination masse ar type SERVO-ARM Servitors are equipped with powerful srvo-arms that can be used for batlefeld repairs or even put toute as weapons a} SPECIAL ISSUE WARGEAR, t Roles forthe following wargear are foun nthe Warhammer 40,000 rulebook. Frag grenades, rk gems, mela bombs. DEFENCE ORBS 4Jooer's backpack 1s ctualyaconrol and fabricator array for a cloud of eneray-efacie orbs tht swarm abou the Jokaero and move 0 intercept imcoming fire ie era DIGITAL WEAPONS Digital weapon are concealed lasers ted into fngers and rings, bionic implants orth bnckles ofa glove They lack range, but can be wed in melee o take achantage ofan enemys exposed weaknes. “A sodel ated with distal weapons ent r-ol single filed oll To Wound in each Assault Phas EMPYREAN BRAIN MINES “Enya brain mines are bared om captired ghost world technology. Whon rigged thy atch onto the victim and senda pulse of energy drcty st hs bran momentary tiling his motor fonctions and oavng him anable to act. The effects only temporary the Bran mines are prone to burning Ow after aie seconds, Eur leove an enemy icredkoy vulnerable the erin See ae ere ee ete eee eee eer the bearer. hn ode! mast passa iia fest fo avoid the brn nine. the ts is passed, he efits ofthe brin mine have been resisted. the testi le, the vsti bs ee aera eee PSYBOLT AMMUNITION Pesbolt ave nlver sipped, prehically charged shell sein storm boltrs and snl weapon ‘Amodel quipped with paybolt amnion cont th Strength oft shots as Being one pont hc han normal if fing ne ofthe fllosng weapons bolt pistol, ee eee ae ere ee er eee eT PSYCHOTROKE GRENADES -Peychotroe grenades expiode ncn of est amaling nerve gar tha incices violent and often debilitating, isons the nen I inrecbly pycho-reative an ere proinity ts enough to triggers effects, rendering even seated armour sels, ‘Whos nit aqipped ith pvehoroe senades amiches nasal, ase roll a DS fr each enssy anit sing assed o sealing to ste what he effet i. The «fies of pycotrke gas ony ver Int for the ration ofa single Asso pase. ere a eee reece meee (thongh th game fe is ncaa). D6_ Effect 4. What's his? Smell bit od ‘Theat he resisted the peychotroke gas — there iso eft 2- Suddenly, t's alls clea. The Hightng, your ales, tat mortal wound everything's ust ge cosmic joke! Best to sit dwn and ave a good laugh about it ‘he oeay iti it atomically in hie Avsaalt phase They el ia, bt wha mac of LAtack per model (orpresent heir maddened Sling. [3 Hah! Thore enemies ron’ reals theyre ost an lesion —yow're not failing for that! Youre-oll fled To Hitrols agaist the eae uit ding his Assal pase. "Tuey’rehoreibe! You darkest fers have Deon givn form aud ae coming (0 Kl ou! The enemy uit reduced fo Leadership 2 for the remasader ofthe Assault hase 5- The world is plning everythings ll jumbled up Its all you cand to keep your feet. ee ter eee eed 6- They say they're your finds, but they're nt — they're otto got you. Best get them Sst! Every mods! inh enc ait mt imei fk anita tert Any mola ht sl st tke lows aginst hiro mit ding tis Assi phase, ether thn eee es We ae ce tl eee el ee eae eee PSYK-OUT GRENADES ‘Peykou grenades are produced wsing an etromely rare substance thought to be a by-product ofthe esoteric processes that sastamn the Astronomican. Upon detonation sahara tr se land ofp reas ares rs arg ae, Pers and Wee ought he Basse are mont same ong ‘om belles ‘When nit equipped with pyicst semaes auiches an asa ny models with he Daemon, Poker, Pachic Pilot or Brotherood of Payers special rls in the assaulted wi) are edaced to Liative for he emainder of he pase. PSYOCCULUM, 4 prcculum’s visor contains an arcane asembly of mystical rete lenses, image enhancement cirstry and low-light amplifters 1t allows the bearer to rack poviers by ther peyehic emanation, rather thon byvsim alone n valle fo for hunting down rogue prs, the psyocculim ha also proven a device it fer more Conventional batteield work. Bith proper modifaton ts dtastrean canbe linked into more common targeting devtes, allowing for uncanny accurate firepower {taint pers and those enemies fotsk enous to shed hom. The bearer of psyoccalm (an his it oun as beng Ballistic Sil 10 footing at ait containing one or more mods with th Payer, Pechi Plt Brotherhood Bee a eee ee RAD GRENADES ‘Rad grenades detonate m shower of tn contaminated fragments. Each particle's radioactive misstons have a millisecond hal-ife omsoing thatthe thrower eam charge wthou exposing himself to contamination Nevediles, those enemies canght in dhe intel explosion wil fel the rad grenades dbiating fluence for some ses i ee eee eel ene ere ee eee ee (tis dos aft the viet Instant Death esl). ROSARIUS 4A rosarus i a badge of fa ncorporatingapowerfilcomersion fled ha protecs its wearer from har ‘Aroverns confers a ivalaeable save SERVO.SKULLS Servo-skullsare sensor array platforms, fashioned from the hollowedtout rani of Imperial servants. and given motive orc by small ant-grav generators. Although completly bereft of weapon: Serv-slls are nonetheless essnta ols for many gusitors. Kep imistle by sensr-sielthing. they ean Be seeded aoros an area Sefve bate begin, there 10 relay a continual src o sensor formation back ttt controller ee te eel ra ere gt eee gee any forces are deployed. Each Servos cae placed anywhere onthe bated ouside te enemy's deplosment zone. Once deployed, Serves 0 ot ove, Eom lfilatrs canst st yp with 2" a Servo Silay, eteny ssotecaaot ae tee pre-anme tne fo approach owt 12” a Servos. ASendly eta Reel a mee roll one Dé leas for sate Scroll ar considered oo small nd asl tobe attacked and cannot be harmed is anyway. However, sould a ence uit ove within 6° ofa Servo he the Servos wll seltdestct ore the bated remove it from ly. STORM SHIELD A storm shield is large, sold shield that hasan energy led generator bust Though the Bui of the shld offers phystcal protection, he enerey fed is capable Eger eet rere Zhe scl cafes 2 inybcrable reve, boon del epiryed wilt toc hich omr sre claim te H Atk pied foe they wet vo Meter aera ULUMEATHI PLASMA SYPHON This peculiar array of alien rtals creates distorting resonance on the fequences used by plasma weaponry, causing such gms to fire mach more wildy, making it most imposible to oop them on tre. ‘Models fring pasta weapons (as fined in the Warhammer 4,000 rulebook) while witkin 12 of model wit an Uuneathi Plasna Syphon wil cout as Ballistic Skill} ARMOUR t ARTIFICER ARMOUR Embellished by the finest arifiers, these lavish sults of power armour alford the wearers protection that rivals even that of Tactical Dreadnought armow: “Amificer amour confers a2+ Amour Save TERMINATOR ARMOUR Terminator armow is amongst the heaviest nd most curable form of personal protection available tothe warriors of the Imperium. Terminator amour confers 82+ Amour Save nd aS+ invalaerable save. Furthermore, model in Terminator anourbave the Bully, Deep Strike and Relentless special rules, and camo ake Sweeping Advances POWER ARMOUR. Made from thick coramite plate anal electronically motivated fbve bundles, power armour is amongst the best protective armour available tothe servants ofthe Imperium. Potwer armour confers a 3+ Amour Save CARAPACE ARMOUR CCarapace armour ts made of targe rigid plates of rmaplas or ceramite moulded to fi the wearer (Cerapace amour confers a+ Armour Save. FLAK ARMOUR (Cheap and easy to produce, flak armour comprises several layers of ablative thermoplast materials and impact absorbent carbifibres. Flak amour confers a $+ Armour Save} VEHICLE EQUIPMENT t Rales for the following vehicle upgrades are found inthe Warhammer 40,000 rulebook. ‘Dozer blade, extra armour, huner-hlle missle, search, smoke launchers, FRAG ASSAULT LAUNCHERS The hus of Lan Raider Crusaders and Land Raider Redeemers are studded with explosive charges designed to hurl shrapnel at the enemy asthe troops inside charge out. ‘Any unit charging int close combat on the sone tani disemmbarks fro a Land Raider Crusader of Land Raider Redeemer counts ac having fag erenades. PSYFLAME AMMUNITION With alte effort flamer weapons can be modified to use the same paychically charged prometheum asthe incinerator ‘A model equipped wih psyflare armtiton counts the strength ofits shos es one higher than normal fit is ring one ofthe following weapons: flamer, heavy flamer oF ‘Aamestonn cannon. For exatople, a heavy flamer would be Suengh 6, rather thas Stengh ‘TRUESILVER ARMOUR Strands ofsanetified stlver and tron have been imbedded ino this vehicle's armour, rendering tpotsonous tothe touch of Daemons and payers fa model with the Daemon, Payer, Brotherhood of Psykers/Sorceers or Psychic Pilot special rales socceds in hiting this vehicle in close combat, it suffers a Strength 6 hit for eet it once damage has been resolved agunst the vehiclePSYCHIC POWERS OF THE INQUISITION Inquisition sts the Psychic Powers used by Inguisitors and the members oftheir retiues who have an affinity with the Warp long withthe rules for using them ia your games of Warhammer 40,000, This setion of Co Hammerhand - Warp Charge 1 Fecussing the raging power of their mind, the paver augments his already prodigious might. Even unarmed, such asearror cam erush flesh ad bone. -Hamorhandis a bessing hati used atthe star ofthe Fiat subsphase of ay Assault pase (iiendly or eneuy) and targets the Psyker and his wit 1 sucessful all models sin +1 Strength wil the end ofthat Assault pase. Sanctuary - Warp Charge 1 Chanting words of binding the payker creates a shtld of pychte turbulence to nder bis foes Sanctuary is blessing that is used at he stat of any enemy Assault phase and trues the Pope, IFsuecessfl all enemy models hat stent to charge the Psyker, ora ‘iendly ut within 12" ofthe Psyker, teat all ground (inching open terrain) as both difficult and dangerous terrain Dark Excommunication - Warp Charge 1 The Payer weaves an enchantment that severe the Daemon's connection tit dark mater. Dark E

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