Welcome back, fellow lore enthusiasts, to our multi-part series dissecting the intricate tapestry of Warhammer 40,000’s grand narrative. In this instalment, we’re delving deep into the tumultuous politics of the Imperium and the ideologies that shape its destiny. Fasten your seatbelts, for this journey through the cosmos is about to get bumpy.
Picture this: a schism of unprecedented scale threatening to tear the Imperium apart – a prospect more perilous than any previous heresy or civil war. The trigger? The resurrection of the Emperor, a cataclysmic event that would set Believers and Skeptics against one another in fierce battles, potentially obliterating a significant portion of the human polity in widespread religious conflict.
Many questions surround the Emperor’s potential return. What powers did the Lord of Mankind gain after Ascension? Will these powers persist once he’s back in his corporeal shell? And, crucially, who will guide the Astronomican’s light if the Emperor vacates the Golden Throne? Such uncertainties have the Tyon’s opponents on edge, fearing for the integrity of the Imperium’s foundation. In contrast, supporters argue that humanity is moving towards a new stage of evolution, and the Emperor must lead both spiritually and physically.
Enter Inquisitor Golder. After nearly four centuries of service, Golder penned a work summarising his experiences and events witnessed. He boldly proclaimed that the Emperor’s righteous services would only survive if they annihilated all other galaxy inhabitants. A grim proposal, indeed, which found scant support. Many suspected the ageing, devout Golder had suffered a breakdown, losing faith in humanity’s ability to overcome obstacles.
Fast forward several centuries, an Inquisitor inspired by the theory of Monodominance vowed to realise Golder’s vision. This ideology advocates for absolute human dominance and the eradication of xenos species. Its followers, intolerant of lawless behaviour, perceive no justification for heresy, mutation, religious schisms, or aiding apostates. They see only one punishment for such aberrations: death. They’re militant, resorting to exterminatus, stoking xenophobia, and leading purges against perceived threats.
The 41st Millennium heralded a period of spiritual and material rebirth for the Imperium. A significant conclave, attended by numerous military, religious, and political leaders, convened on a notable world. The attendees reaffirmed their loyalty to the Emperor of Mankind, sparking a widespread campaign reminiscent of Lord Solar Macarius’s legendary endeavours. This renewed sense of optimism marked a stark contrast to previous periods of turmoil and doubt plaguing the Imperium.
Many agents of the throne rallied behind a movement dedicated to restoring and maintaining the Imperium’s glory, similar to the Amal’aan faction within the Inquisition. These followers, known as the Amal’an or another name, focus on preserving the status quo and ensuring the Imperium’s stability. They work towards reducing conflicts and promoting cooperation across the Imperium’s institutions, embodying the principle of ‘unity is strength’. They consider change to be the most serious threat – for change can lead to…
Join us next time as we continue our exploration of the Imperium’s inner workings and the ideological battles shaping its future.
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