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− | '''Blanks''', also known as '''untouchables''', '''pariahs''' and '''psychic nulls''', are an exceedingly rare type of human mutant that possesses no presence in the Warp. In fact, their brains actively blot it out, which renders disrupts psychic phenomena in their vicinity and renders them immune to psychic powers. Only humanity naturally produces blanks, though blanks have appeared in other races, such as the Eldar [[Solitaire]]s. | + | '''Blanks''', also known as '''untouchables''', '''pariahs''' and '''psychic nulls'''{{Fn|1a}}, are an exceedingly rare type of [[human]] [[mutant]] that possesses no presence in the [[Warp]]. In fact, their brains actively blot it out, which renders disrupts psychic phenomena in their vicinity and renders them immune to psychic powers. Only humanity naturally produces blanks, though blanks have appeared in other races, such as the Eldar [[Solitaire]]s. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | The minds of most sentient beings have a connection to the Warp. This Warp signature is commonly called the soul. Psykers have especially strong connections to the Warp, and thus have very bright souls. On the other hand, blanks have no connection to the Warp whatsoever. On the contrary, their brains somehow push the Warp away from realspace. | + | The minds of most sentient beings have a connection to the Warp. This Warp signature is commonly called the soul. Psykers have especially strong connections to the Warp, and thus have very bright souls. On the other hand, blanks have no connection to the Warp whatsoever. On the contrary, their brains somehow push the Warp away from realspace.{{Cite This}} |
− | The effect of this is that a blank dampens any psychic or Warp-related powers occurring within his aura's area of influence. A psyker standing in the area will find his powers weakened if no completely nullified. The blank himself is immune to all direct psychic effects (a psyker could attack a blank indirectly by, say, telekinetically throwing a boulder at him from a distance). | + | The effect of this is that a blank dampens any psychic or Warp-related powers occurring within his aura's area of influence. A psyker standing in the area will find his powers weakened if no completely nullified. The blank himself is immune to all direct psychic effects (although a psyker could attack a blank indirectly by, say, telekinetically throwing a boulder at him from a distance).{{Cite This}} They are completely immune to daemonic possession and corruption by Chaos. They cannot be detected by most psychic means.{{Cite This}} |
− | + | Blanks are also found to affect the [[Hive Mind]] communication between [[Tyranid]] organisms, such as [[genestealers]],{{Fn|3}} though to a much lesser degree than they affect [[warp]] entities such as daemons.{{Cite This}} | |
− | + | To any being with a soul, the presence of a blank provokes irrational feelings of unease and hostility. These feelings may be mild in regular people, but in psykers they are unbearably strong. Blanks have a difficult time getting along with people, so they tend to lead short, unhappy lives, often on the fringes of society.{{Fn|1a}} | |
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==Culexus Assassins== | ==Culexus Assassins== | ||
− | The Culexus Temple recruits blanks and trains them to be assassins specialized in hunting psykers. They are fitted with special equipment that enhances their powers. | + | The [[Culexus Temple]] recruits blanks and trains them to be assassins specialized in hunting psykers. They are fitted with special equipment that enhances their powers. |
==Inquisition== | ==Inquisition== | ||
− | The Inquisition makes eager use of blanks, as they are the most potent kind of anti-psyker tool there is. They | + | The [[Inquisition]] makes eager use of blanks, as they are the most potent kind of anti-psyker tool there is. They are very useful in the fight against witches and daemons. The blank is typically made to follow his master around like a tourist, protecting his master from witchcraft and sorcery with his mere proximity.{{Cite This}} |
==Eldar== | ==Eldar== | ||
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==Notable Pariahs== | ==Notable Pariahs== | ||
− | *[[Dorian Black]] - [[Veteran Sergeant]] of the [[Cadian Shock Troops]], then recruited to Eisenhorn's warrior band | + | *[[Dorian Black]] - [[Veteran Sergeant]] of the [[Cadian Shock Troops]], then recruited to Eisenhorn's warrior band{{Cite This}} |
− | *[[Jeremiah]] - Follower of Daemonhuntress [[Ivixia Dannica]] of the [[Ordo Malleus]] | + | *[[Jeremiah]] - Follower of Daemonhuntress [[Ivixia Dannica]] of the [[Ordo Malleus]]{{Cite This}} |
==Notable Blanks== | ==Notable Blanks== | ||
− | *[[Alizebeth Bequin]] - Leader of the [[Distaff]], associate of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn of the Ordo Xenos | + | *[[Alizebeth Bequin]] - Leader of the [[Distaff]], associate of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn of the Ordo Xenos{{Fn|1a}} |
− | *[[Wystan Frauka]] - Associate of Inquisitor [[Gideon Ravenor]] | + | *[[Wystan Frauka]] - Associate of Inquisitor [[Gideon Ravenor]]{{Cite This}} |
− | *[[Ferik Jurgen]] - Aide of [[Ciaphas Cain]], who served in the [[Valhallan 597th Ice Warriors|597th Vahallan regiment]] along with several other [[Imperial Guard]] regiments. | + | *[[Ferik Jurgen]] - Aide of [[Ciaphas Cain]], who served in the [[Valhallan 597th Ice Warriors|597th Vahallan regiment]] along with several other [[Imperial Guard]] regiments.{{Fn|2}} |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
− | * | + | *1: [[Xenos (Novel)]] - [[Eisenhorn (Omnibus)]] by [[Dan Abnett]] |
− | *{{Endn| | + | **{{Endn|1a}}: Chapter Five, pg. 61 |
+ | *{{Endn|3}}: [[For the Emperor (Novel)]] - [[Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium (Omnibus)]], Epilogue, pg. 269 | ||
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*[[Ravenor Rogue (Novel)]] | *[[Ravenor Rogue (Novel)]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:29, 17 April 2014
Blanks, also known as untouchables, pariahs and psychic nulls[1a], are an exceedingly rare type of human mutant that possesses no presence in the Warp. In fact, their brains actively blot it out, which renders disrupts psychic phenomena in their vicinity and renders them immune to psychic powers. Only humanity naturally produces blanks, though blanks have appeared in other races, such as the Eldar Solitaires.
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Overview
The minds of most sentient beings have a connection to the Warp. This Warp signature is commonly called the soul. Psykers have especially strong connections to the Warp, and thus have very bright souls. On the other hand, blanks have no connection to the Warp whatsoever. On the contrary, their brains somehow push the Warp away from realspace.[Needs Citation]
The effect of this is that a blank dampens any psychic or Warp-related powers occurring within his aura's area of influence. A psyker standing in the area will find his powers weakened if no completely nullified. The blank himself is immune to all direct psychic effects (although a psyker could attack a blank indirectly by, say, telekinetically throwing a boulder at him from a distance).[Needs Citation] They are completely immune to daemonic possession and corruption by Chaos. They cannot be detected by most psychic means.[Needs Citation]
Blanks are also found to affect the Hive Mind communication between Tyranid organisms, such as genestealers,[3] though to a much lesser degree than they affect warp entities such as daemons.[Needs Citation]
To any being with a soul, the presence of a blank provokes irrational feelings of unease and hostility. These feelings may be mild in regular people, but in psykers they are unbearably strong. Blanks have a difficult time getting along with people, so they tend to lead short, unhappy lives, often on the fringes of society.[1a]
Culexus Assassins
The Culexus Temple recruits blanks and trains them to be assassins specialized in hunting psykers. They are fitted with special equipment that enhances their powers.
Inquisition
The Inquisition makes eager use of blanks, as they are the most potent kind of anti-psyker tool there is. They are very useful in the fight against witches and daemons. The blank is typically made to follow his master around like a tourist, protecting his master from witchcraft and sorcery with his mere proximity.[Needs Citation]
Eldar
The Eldar view human blanks as abominations to be slain at every opportunity. Interestingly, the Eldar have blanks of their own, known as the Solitaires. These Eldar have lost their souls through unspecified means. They lead solitary lives away from their Craftworld kin, but are known to associate with the Harlequins.
Notable Pariahs
- Dorian Black - Veteran Sergeant of the Cadian Shock Troops, then recruited to Eisenhorn's warrior band[Needs Citation]
- Jeremiah - Follower of Daemonhuntress Ivixia Dannica of the Ordo Malleus[Needs Citation]
Notable Blanks
- Alizebeth Bequin - Leader of the Distaff, associate of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn of the Ordo Xenos[1a]
- Wystan Frauka - Associate of Inquisitor Gideon Ravenor[Needs Citation]
- Ferik Jurgen - Aide of Ciaphas Cain, who served in the 597th Vahallan regiment along with several other Imperial Guard regiments.[2]
Sources
- 1: Xenos (Novel) - Eisenhorn (Omnibus) by Dan Abnett
- 1a: Chapter Five, pg. 61
- 3: For the Emperor (Novel) - Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium (Omnibus), Epilogue, pg. 269
Uncited
- Inquisitor Annual 2004
- Malleus (Novel)
- Hereticus (Novel)
- Ravenor (Novel)
- Ravenor Returned (Novel)
- Ravenor Rogue (Novel)
- Nemesis (Novel) by James Swallow