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The Imperium of Man: A Galactic Empire in Turmoil

War Zones and Conflict Areas

Across the galaxy, the Imperium of Man is embroiled in numerous conflicts and battles for survival. From the Devastation of Baal to the Plague Wars in Ultramar, the Imperium’s forces are stretched thin as they fight against a multitude of enemies.

• War Zone Baal: The Blood Angels lead a major offensive against the Tyranids in the Red Scar.
• War Zone Ultramar: The realm of Ultramar is beset by the Forces of Nurgle and the Tyranids.
• War Zone Pariah: The Imperium moves to foil the machinations of the Necrons in the Nephilim Sector.
• War Zone Armageddon: Imperial forces battle Orks and Daemons on the world of Armageddon.
• War Zone Prospero: Imperial forces resist the forces of Tzeentch under Magnus the Red around the Prosperan Rift.
• Fifth Sphere of Expansion: The Imperium battles the expanding T’au Empire around the Nem’yar Atoll and Chalnath Expanse.

Imperial Organizations and Structure

The Imperium is ruled by the Emperor of Mankind, but the actual governance falls to the Senatorum Imperialis, led by the twelve High Lords of Terra. The Imperial government is divided into four main bodies: the Adeptus Terra, the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Adeptus Ministorum, and the Inquisition.

• Adeptus Terra: Includes the Adeptus Administratum, Departmento Munitorum, Ordo Tempestus, and Officio Assassinorum.
• Adeptus Mechanicus: Responsible for maintaining and advancing the Imperium’s technological capabilities.
• Adeptus Ministorum: Oversees the Imperium’s ecclesiastical affairs.
• Inquisition: A secret police and internal affairs organization responsible for investigating threats to humanity and the Imperium.

Imperial Agencies and Departments

The Imperium has numerous agencies and departments that oversee various aspects of its operations.

• Departmento Exacta: Oversees the collection of the non-military aspects of the Imperial Tithe.
• Officio Medicae: Public health agency.
• Departmento Colonia: Establishes Imperial Colony Worlds.
• Departmento Contagio: Studies infectious disease.
• Logis Strategos: Intelligence/threat assessment agency.
• Astra Cartographica: Star mapping agency.

The Imperium’s Military Forces

The Imperium’s military forces are comprised of the Adeptus Astartes (Space Marines), Adeptus Custodes (Guardians of the Emperor), and Adeptus Arbites (Galactic Police Force).

• Adeptus Astartes: Bio-enhanced shock troops of the Imperium.
• Adeptus Custodes: Guardians of the Emperor’s physical form.
• Adeptus Arbites: Enforces the Lex Imperialis (Imperial law).