Res Mancipies Navem Imperialem

Ratio Quotidionem: Non Patior Striga Vis

Res de Dominus Classorum:
Gaius Marcus Pompeius Tiberius Lazarus
GMPTL, 120435.M41
Navis Imperialis Historia Ducem, nomine Q. Caecilus Catius
Macharius Antistitus
Ratio Quotidionem: Animus Apertus Est Castellum cum Portas Reseratus Incautusque

Scribatus 120435.M41
Nomine Scribi: Hieronymous Bede

Biographical Record:

The subject of this record was born to the most well-

renowned Antistitus family on 120425.M41, and enjoyed
a modest childhood of prosperity far removed from
warfare. His interest in matters martial, if his personal
memoirs are to be believed, came from his witnessing the
completion of the Battleship “Pax Imperialis” and its
subsequent blooding in a hard-fought battle in orbit against
xenos raiders. It is worthy of note that the Admiral was
only twelve years old at this time, but a representative of
the Collegium Navem admired his zeal and interest as the
unfortunate incident unfolded on the projection screens above
him. It is a form of justice, one must suppose, that he is
now serving upon a vessel largely forged from the hulk of
the “Pax Imperialis” following its destruction during the
Thireteenth Black Crusade.

The Admiral proved to be a most dedicated student of tactics

and basic commanding roles, gaining the
interest of the Segmentum Commander of
Segmentum Pacificus (it is a cruel irony that
it is Battlefleet Pacificus which is so often called upon to
aid Battlefleets Tempestus and Obscurus). As a result, he
was elevated to the rank of Admiral at the age of thirty
following an extended period of study and service as Captain
of the Tyrant class Cruiser “Contempt.”

His time as captain of the Comtempt was mostly

uneventful, as befits a dutiful and loyal subject of the
Holy Emperor. Worthy of note, however, was the
unacceptable display of arrogance he displayed at the Battle
of Chiros System, wherein a renegade Imperial officer,
evidently en route to a rendezvous with heretics and
subversives, attempted to evade detection by travelling aboue
the galactic plane. Captain Antistitus immediately
contravened the orders given to him by his commander,
Admiral Cn. Fosco, and led not only his own vessel but also
three “Dauntless” pattern cruisers, which he had
requisitioned by means of falsified orders, to intercept the
traitor. The reason such a course of action was so contentious
was because the Ordo Hereticus were already full aware of
the treason being committed, and somewhat resented the
sudden arrival of four unknown Imperial vessels on the
scene.
It took much reconciliation and tribute from
Admiral Fosco to encourage the Inquisitor,
Lyudmilla Kaplensky, to not immediately terminate
Captain Antistitus and all the crews involved. By means
of punishment, instead, he was transferred to a distant fleet
(for it could not be denied his strategy was sound). This rare
display of clemency by the Holy Inquisition is itself a
miracle, and we feel that Admiral Antistitus should show
a little more respect than he does to their agents. To ensure
his tactical acumen was put to good use (and also to ensure
that he would be supplied with a ready supply of targets),
it was decided to make the man Admiral of a small
group serving around the Cadian Gate. One can see the
brilliance of Inquisitor Kaplensky’s judgement in this. It
is clear she had no time for Antistitus, but could ill well
kill a man for trying to root out heresy (and Antistitus
himself claimed that the only reason he had broken
formation was he felt that Fosco’s inaction was due to
some sympathy for the traitor) so instead he was
transferred to a sector where he could indulge his
vainglorious fantasies and where his death would matter
not.

Admiral Antistitus has been serving Battlefleet Obscurus

for some years now, and has ascended to the rank of Solar
Admiral, much to the dismay of Kaplensky.
She has been reported as saying that if ever he
should be even slightly brought into suspicion,
he will never command again. As a simple
scribe and historian, I am unable to comment on this,
however. What follows is a report of the strength of
Battlegroup Antistitus, with some information about the
vessels which comprise it.
Commentarium Classis :
Ratio Quotidionem: Scientia Imperium Est, Hic Abstrudete Bene.
Nomine Quaestoris: C. J. Valenus

Vessel Designation: Divine Justice

Class: Battleship, Emperor Class
Commanding Officer: Q.C.Ct.M.Antistitus

Vessel Designation: Divine Right

Class: Battleship, Emperor Class
Commanding Officer: L. G. Marinius

Vessel Designation: Praetoria

Class: Battlecruiser, Mars Class
Commanding Officer: T. T. Caecilia

Vessel Designation: Imperia

Class: Cruiser, Dominator Class
Commanding Officer: L. T. Tiberiuensis
Vessel Designation: Pietas
Class: Cruiser, Dictator Class
Commanding Officer: T. N. Sulla

Vessel Designation: Virtu

Class: Cruiser, Lunar Class
Commanding Officer: V. I. Ulyanov

Vessel Designation: Aurum

Class: Cruiser, Dauntless Class
Commanding Officer: S. Bergova

Vessel Designation: Argentum

Class: Cruiser, Dauntless Class
Commanding Officer: I. N. Bakharensky

Vessel Designation: Vermillion Prime

Class: Frigate, Firestorm Class
Commanding Officer: J. L. Stakhanova

Vessel Designation: Vermillion Secundus

Class: Frigate, Firestorm Class
Commanding Officer: A. S. Alexanderovna
Operational Structure:

Group Prime: Comprises vessels “Divine Justice”,

“Praetoria”, “Pietas”, “Argentum” “Vermillion Prime”
Group Secundus: Comprises vessels “Divine Right”, “ “Virtu”,
“Pietas”, “Aurum”, “Vermillion Secundus”

Acting Commander of Group Secundus: Captain Lucius Gaius

Marinius

Details of this unorthodox structure are described below, by the captain of the Most Revered
Emperor Class Battleship “Divine Right” and by the Admiral’s aide.
Testimonia de Lucius Gaius Marinius
My experience of the command methods of Admiral Antistitus

initially filled me with both doubt and admiration in equal measure. However, the alacrity

and efficiency, not to mention zeal, with which he conducts his sacred Duty have made me

realise that I should never have dared to doubt his Lordship. As a result, I visited my

vessels Confessor, Fra Magellan, one month ago, so as I could be justly given penance.

However, I now understand clearly his methods. His decision to render unto me command of

parity to his serves to empty his mind of distractions, and allow him to devote his time more

readily to prayer and other such meditations. In battle, he is to be seen on the bridge leading

his crew in prayer and in hymns to the Emperor, while as a matter of course he can be seen to

be reading the holy texts.

In battle, his plans seem reckless but I do not fear, for I know whatever I do he will do

himself. Together the two groups of his fleet serve as hammer and anvil, with Divine Right

and Divine Justice coming together to demonstrate that in the eye of the Emperor there is

only judgement.
Testimonia de First Lieutenant of the Bridge Jocelyn
Pius Sanctis Parvenu

My opinion of the Admiral is nothing short of adulation

for his attention to tactical matters. I can only hope that
one day I may hope to be half the tactician he is. His use
of attack craft in a manner hitherto unseen to me, combined
with the controversial two-front tactic which serves to trap the
vile enemies of the Most Holy God Emperor of Mankind in
a vice from which there is no escape (as well there should be,
for the Judgement of the Emperor is inevitable and
inexorable) fills me with admiration. I can not find fault
in neither the acumen nor the zeal nor the pure unsullied
piety of the Admiral. May the Emperor be praised and his
transgressions be forgiven opon the tragic yet inescapable
moment of his demise, which I can only hope is at the
helm of his ship with me at his right hand as he sends to
their judgement the enemies of the Imperium.

May I be forgiven, I forget myself. Such. . . Impropriety

was displayed in this testimony. I shall chastise myself by
kneeling at prayer in lieu of repose tonight. May my fatigue
and discomfort be seen as due penance for such utterly
unforgivable sins, the sin of pride and of false hope.
Acta Diurna Privatus de Lyudmilla Kaplensky (nota bene: Domina
Kaplensky absens erat cum hic commentarium factus erat)
Ratio Quotidionem: Dubitas Signum Fragilitas est.

Damn and confound that self-righteous imbecile. Were it not for him and his

vainglorious attempt to prove himself to some higher power, I would not be a

laughing stock (as I am now). I returned to my home world to a fanfare of

ignominy. Vrag Naroda! I cannot begin to comprehend why I was not allowed

to incinerate him on the spot. Such...such prozhekterstvo! Nothing but bluster

and self image, are the Navy! They stand up for their own and worst of all

there are Commissars who believe their tripe! I swear I will not rest until

I have seen judgement passed by MY hand. If only that rvach Inquisitor

Iux had not been there. What with his impeccably timed veto to my judgement.

“Surely, Lyudmilla, we should be understanding?” We are the Ordo

Hereticus, you fool! We do not forgive! That bezdel'nik, that thrice-cursed

moron in uniform, he is a blight on my record! I suppose I should be grateful

the traitor was killed, but I should have done it.

At least his punishment is inventive. I'll give Iux that. Send him to the

Cadian Gate so he can blaze away at the enemies of man and hopefully die

somewhere where he won't be mourned. But damn it, he should be in my cells,

learning what it truly means to cross the Inquisition. I would have settled for

nothing less than death, or if I were especially lenient (which I am not)

arco-flagellation. He is...izmenik! Little better than a heretic! An officer

should know his place. When I was training, I never dared act without the

faith and blessing of my mentor. Why can this new wave not comprehend this?

Still, for the moment he is winning battle. However, I have just found out

that the Empeoror moves in mysterious ways. I have been transferred to the
area in which he is in command. Perhaps I can arrange a snap inspection of

his ship. I am sure that I could find something there which would compromise

his position. Damn him

He will pay.

No man crosses the Inquisition and lives.

No man crossed Lyudmilla Kaplensky and lives.

To disobey is to offend the Emperor.

LRKaplensky