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The '''Astronomican''' is a psychic beacon which the [[Navigator]]s utilize to pilot the spaceships of the [[Imperium]] through the otherwise unnavigable chaos of warp space. As the beam generated is psychic it exists within the psychic universe of the warp. | The '''Astronomican''' is a psychic beacon which the [[Navigator]]s utilize to pilot the spaceships of the [[Imperium]] through the otherwise unnavigable chaos of warp space. As the beam generated is psychic it exists within the psychic universe of the warp. | ||
| − | It is the duty of the [[Adeptus Astronomica]] to maintain the Astronomican. | + | It is the duty of the [[Adeptus Astronomica]] to maintain all aspects of the Astronomican, including training those who will power it. |
The Adeptus Astronomica is based on Terra within the [[Forbidden Fortress]], built within a mountain range. The leader of the organization is known as the [[Master of the Astronomican]], representing the organization as a [[High Lord of Terra]]. | The Adeptus Astronomica is based on Terra within the [[Forbidden Fortress]], built within a mountain range. The leader of the organization is known as the [[Master of the Astronomican]], representing the organization as a [[High Lord of Terra]]. | ||
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Although the Emperor does not provide the energy of the beacon, only he has the psychic power to handle such immense energy and direct it across the galaxy. | Although the Emperor does not provide the energy of the beacon, only he has the psychic power to handle such immense energy and direct it across the galaxy. | ||
| − | + | Warp travel beyond the Astronomican's reach is severely limited - this creates the effective borders of the Imperium. | |
| − | + | Destroying the Astronomican would most likely halt all Imperial warp travel within the galaxy, effectively bringing the Imperium to its knees. | |
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| − | Destroying the Astronomican would most likely halt all Imperial warp travel within the galaxy, effectively bringing the Imperium to its knees. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 17:13, 10 January 2008
The Astronomican is a psychic beacon which the Navigators utilize to pilot the spaceships of the Imperium through the otherwise unnavigable chaos of warp space. As the beam generated is psychic it exists within the psychic universe of the warp.
It is the duty of the Adeptus Astronomica to maintain all aspects of the Astronomican, including training those who will power it.
The Adeptus Astronomica is based on Terra within the Forbidden Fortress, built within a mountain range. The leader of the organization is known as the Master of the Astronomican, representing the organization as a High Lord of Terra.
Young psykers are initiated into the Astronomica as Acolytes. They are taught not just how to use and control their psychic powers but are introduced to the Lore of the Astronomican. They learn the value of their lives, study philosophy and are gradually brought to an inner understanding of the universe and the nature of the warp. Those who achieve this mystic state become the Chosen and are eventually called to serve in the Chamber of the Astronomican. Here they fuel the Astronomican beacon with their psychic energies; as their powers are drained the Chosen slowly fade and die. This psychic power is directed as a beam across light years of space by the mind of the Emperor.
Although the Emperor does not provide the energy of the beacon, only he has the psychic power to handle such immense energy and direct it across the galaxy.
Warp travel beyond the Astronomican's reach is severely limited - this creates the effective borders of the Imperium.
Destroying the Astronomican would most likely halt all Imperial warp travel within the galaxy, effectively bringing the Imperium to its knees.
Sources
- Warhammer 40,000 3rd Edition Rulebook
- White Dwarf 140, Jervis Johnson, Andy Jones, Simon Forrest & Rick Priestley
