Personal Philosophies
Factions of an Inquisitor
n Inquisitor is a clandestine agent and highest-ranking
member of the Imperial Inquisition. They are the secret
policemen and intelligence agency of the Imperium, driven
by ancient order of the Emperor of Mankind to ensure the
security of the Imperium of Man from the taints of Chaos, the
daemonic threats of the Warp and the dangers presented to
Mankind by intelligent alien species like the Orks, the
Tyranids, the Eldar, the Necrons and the Tau. Split into three
main Orders, the Ordo Xenos (Alien Hunters), the Ordo
Malleus (Daemon Hunters) and the Ordo Hereticus (Witch
Hunters), the Inquisition is ruthless in uncovering
and snuffing out Chaotic corruption, heresy,
and mutation wherever they may be found
among the million worlds of Mankind.
The relentless and deadly agents of
the Inquisition have infiltrated every
facet of human society to insure that
Chaos can never again take root in
the Imperium, and that no alien race
will replace humanity as the
dominant intelligent species of the
Milky Way Galaxy
As the most important arm of
the Imperial government
dedicated to ensuring the security
of the Imperium of Man, the
authority of the Inquisition
technically supersedes all others, including, in theory, a High
Lord of Terra or even a Chapter Master of the Adeptus
Astartes. Thus, Inquisitors have access to an almost limitless
variety of Imperial resources that allow them to act in full
strength against any threats they perceive to the Emperor's
domain. Despite this comprehensive legal authority,
experienced Inquisitors seeking the assistance of the Space
Marines or the knowledge and resources of an Arch Magos
of the Adeptus Mechanicus have learned to act with
discretion towards such powerful Adepta of the Imperium.
Uniquely, Inquisitors have been known to use a wide variety
of artifacts and wargear throughout their careers as a result
of such heavy interaction with the other Adepta of the
Imperium and even xenos cultures. Despite their
seemingly powerful capabilities, even the
Inquisition may not be able to fight back a
rampant and well-rooted infection of
Chaos or unusually powerful xenos
forces like a Tyranid Hive Fleet.
On worlds where such
infections have been discovered, an
Inquisitor may condemn the planet to
Exterminatus, the ultimate Imperial
sanction which is granted only to an
Inquisitor or a Space Marine
officer to unleash upon a world...
 Obvious Combative

Puritan
Personal
The
Bombast
Philosophy
The The
Judicar Militant
Fanatic Impartial
al The The
Idealist Investigator
The
Machinator

Radical

Diplomatic Subtle

Personal Philosophies of the Inquisitor Faction of the Inquisitor

Certain philosophies and interpretations of the Divine
Task given to the Inquisition have held sway over its agents
throughout the Millennia. The popularity of different
viewpoints and beliefs waxes and wanes with the passing of
the decades, as new Inquisitors rise above their former
stations to enact the Emperor's Will, and older Inquisitors fall
in the line of that sacred duty through age or the crucible of
battle. The personal philosophy held by the Inquisitor will not
only effect the Inquisitor himself - but it holds sway over his
chosen Acolytes, molding them in the path he has set upon
as well.
The Personal Philosophy chart above indicates how the
Inquisitor bears himself and behaves within his trusted role.
All hail the martyrs! On their blood
is our Imperium founded, in their
remembrance do we honor ourselves.
The interpretation of the Divine Will of the Emperor has
always been fraught with division, and that Inquisitorial
agents, whilst wholly dedicated to their task as they see it,
are no less prone to personal definitions of the Emperor's
Purpose, their manifest duty and manner in which it can or
should be executed. As is the way of Mankind, similarly-
minded individuals will gather together on occasion, sharing
a commonality of their beliefs. It is impossible to tell
accurately how many of these informal organizations (which
shall hereafter be referred to as 'factions') can be found
within the Orders of the Emperor's Holy Inquisition, however
the disparity between the beliefs of some factions is at such
an extent that they can be said to be fundamentally opposed
to each other. As no one is above or below the ever-watchful
eye of the Inquisitor, it is not an unheard of occurrence for
Inquisitors of differing factions to investigate one another and
declare each other Excommunicate Traitoris.
The Faction Orientation chart on the following page
indicates the faction the Inquisitor is more likely to gravitate
towards. It also indicates which factions view the Inquisitor
more favorably or unfavorably.
 Diplomatic One Truth

Puritan
Faction
Amalathians
Orientation
Thorians Mono-
dominants
Redemption Strife
Recongregators Istvaanians

Xanthites

Radical

Many Interpretations Change

Defining Personal Philosophy and

Faction Influence
To define your personal philosophy and faction influence,
note there are 3 lines and 3 rings.

 Each line indicates two opposing stances in life. For

example Fanatical opposing Impartial.
 Each outward ring indicates how strongly the Inquisitor
aligns himself with that stance.
 Select one stance and one mark along the ring.
 Select three stances (not opposing ones) and a different
notch for each stance on one ring.

For example an extremely fanatical, reasonably combative

and a touch subtle Inquisitor would look like the following
example: :
Personal philosophy sin-eaters for the benefit of humanity, knowledge without
bounds, arrogance

The following are a few short traits common among the

Personal Philosophy archetypes presented in the charts
earlier.
Puritan
The Militant - Shoot first, Slaughter, Tin pot general
The Investigator - The Hunter, Uncovering secrets,
Innocence first
The Machinator - Puppeteer, politician, infiltrator
Radical
The Bombast - Consumed by Faith, Religious, Unsubtle
The Judicar - Guilt first, Cavalcade, Creates new laws
The Idealist - Hope for mankind, Innocent, Young Firebrand
Factions
The following are short descriptions of the
Factions the Faction Orientation chart represents
earlier.
Recongregators
Recongregators consider that the Imperium should be
rebuilt, lest it stagnate further and collapse under the
pressure of countless threats from both without and within.
Description: Change is good, it can be done, the Imperium
is rotten, break the shackles of the present, the future is
bright, anarchism, upheaval, rebelliousness
Istvaanians
It is the place of the Istvaanians to strengthen mankind
through adversity, and so follow a 'survival of the fittest'
doctrine.
Description: Strength through conflict, survival, life is war,
catharsis through cataclysm, testing the mettle,
uncompromising, purity of faith

Puritan
Puritan factions tend to uphold the letter of
Imperial law and the dictates of the Emperor, with no
room for reinterpretation.

Thorians
The Thorians believe that the Emperor's spirit
wanders the void, manifesting his spirit through
chosen vessels when his people needed him.
Description: pro-resurrectionist, devout, virtuous,
innocence, study consciousness and the warp

Monodominants
Monodominants have the firm belief that the
Imperium, and only the Imperium, should be allowed
to exist.
Description: uncompromising, zealous, manifest
destiny, extermination of all threats and impurities,
militancy

Amalathians
The Amalathians believe that the Emperor has a
grand plan and that it is unfolding as it should. They
are concerned with maintaining the status quo and
react vehemently against change.
Description: status quo, harmony, minimize discord,
strength through unity, uphold Imperial law

Radical
Radical factions feel they are free to enforce the
spirit and intent of the Emperor’s judgments, and for
them the end really does justify the means.

Xanthites
Xanthites believe that those energies and powers
created by Chaos can be turned back for the benefit
of humanity, rather than being an enemy.
Description: Turn the power of chaos against itself,
Mapping Influence numerous organizations. Influence just means pull to get
Inquisitorial matters done.

Influence likewise can be mapped out on a graph to show

where an Inquisitors Influence derives. To map an Table: Influence Examples
Inquisitor's influence: 5 Hab supervisor, Hive Gang Boss
10
 Influence is divided between four axes: Institutional 20
opposing individual, Legal opposing Illegal 30
 Each square is 5 points. Each block indicates an
40
Inquisitor’s influence among different power brokers
and institutions in the Calixis sector. 50
 A player can burn influence to have whatever they wish
done. Each five points burned will allow for one 70
success.
90
110
Example Influence Graph 130
The below image shows a recently Rosette’d Inquisitor 150+
with some minor connections with an organization in the cold
trade (for example the beast house), and more deep
personal connections (for example with a low ranking
regional official in for example with Officio Munitorium).
What or who is being influenced is kept purposefully
abstract as there are thousands of different individuals and
Mid-spire Noble, Imperial Guard Captain
Chartist Captain, Commissar
Upper-spire Noble, Imperial Guard Regimental
Commander
Newly-minted Inquisitor, Planetary Governor of a
Frontier World
Sub-sector Ministorum Official, Hive World
Governor
Calixian Battlefleet Admiral, Established
Inquisitor
Sector Ministorum Official
Lord Inquisitor, High Archmagi of the Lathes
Member of the Calixian Conclave’s, High
Council, Lord-Sector Hax
Lord Inquisitor Caidin, The Calixian Conclave
Influence
Requisition and commission
Institutions

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The cold trade 5- Authorities

Illegal Legal

Manipulate and control others

Individuals