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The Inquisitors of the Imperium

In a grim, dark future, the Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by threats both internal and external. To counter these dangers, the Imperium has created the Inquisition, a secret organization tasked with rooting out heresy and protecting humanity. At the forefront of this struggle are the Inquisitors, individuals of unyielding dedication and unwavering resolve.

Notable Inquisitors

• Alexio: A skilled Inquisitor who destroyed the Temple of the Star Child on Levilnor IV alongside Inquisitors Credo and Fortez.
• Desvalle: A deceased Inquisitor Lord whose Force Field, known as Desvalle’s Holy Circle, became a relic of the Ecclesiarchy.
• Eisenhorn: A renowned Inquisitor who hunted down and slew the rogue Inquisitor Quixos, but was later marred by dealings with the daemonic entity Cherubael.
• Finurbi: A Calixis sector Inquisitor who manages teams of his retinue, known as Angelae, and investigates radical Inquisitors smuggling psykers.
• Godesh Heldane: An Inquisitor who aided Gregor Eisenhorn during the Pontius affair and hunt for Quixos, but was later killed by Prophaniti.
• Jeremiah Puratus: A radical Istvaanian Inquisitor Lord who set in motion events that led to the launch of the Angevin Crusade.
• Kryptman: A legendary Inquisitor who has dedicated his life to understanding and combating the Tyranid threat.
• Ravenor: A student of Inquisitor Eisenhorn, now interred in an armored hull after his body was incinerated during the atrocities on Thracian Primaris.
• Thane Krysler: A High Inquisitor Lord and Proctor-General of the Conclave of Scarus, known for his unwavering dedication to the Imperium.

The Inquisitorial Ranks

• Inquisitor: The basic rank of the Inquisition, responsible for investigating and rooting out heresy.
• Inquisitor Lord: A high-ranking Inquisitor who has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication.
• High Inquisitor Lord: The highest rank of the Inquisition, reserved for those who have proven themselves to be true champions of the Imperium.

The Tools of the Inquisitor

• Retinue: A team of skilled individuals who assist the Inquisitor in their duties.
• Force Field: A powerful device that protects the Inquisitor from harm.
• Daemonhost: A powerful entity created by the Inquisitor to aid them in their duties.

The Dangers of the Inquisitor

• Heresy: The greatest danger faced by the Inquisitor, as it threatens the very fabric of the Imperium.
• Daemons: Powerful entities from the Warp that seek to destroy humanity.
• Traitors: Those who would seek to undermine the Imperium from within.

Despite the many dangers they face, the Inquisitors remain steadfast in their duty to protect humanity and root out heresy. They are the Imperium’s greatest heroes,