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| − | Horus gained the loyalty of a sect within the Mechanicum after promising them [[STC]] technology gained from the worlds of the [[Auretian Technocracy]] and the opening of the [[Vaults of Moravec|vaults of forbidden technology on Mars]]. | + | Horus gained the loyalty of a sect within the Mechanicum after promising them [[STC]] technology gained from the worlds of the [[Auretian Technocracy]] and the opening of the [[Vaults of Moravec|vaults of forbidden technology on Mars]]. In addition, Horus's emissaries and spies told the Tech-Priests that the [[Emperor]] planned to steal the secrets and technology of the Martian Mechanicum and even eventually enslave the Tech-Priests. Lastly, Horus used the ideological schism within the Mechanicum, between those who believed the Emperor was the earthly representation of the [[Omnissiah]] and those who still thought such a figure was entombed on [[Mars]], suggesting it was the Emperor himself who had presented himself as their god in a scheme to make him their servants.{{Fn|4b}} |
Having won over many of the Mechanicum's Priests, Horus encouraged his new allies to dabble in previously forbidden technologies, gradually enticing them to the powers of [[Chaos]].{{Fn|4b}} | Having won over many of the Mechanicum's Priests, Horus encouraged his new allies to dabble in previously forbidden technologies, gradually enticing them to the powers of [[Chaos]].{{Fn|4b}} | ||
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In the [[41st Millennium]], the Dark Mechanicum are still active, utilizing massive, [[daemonic]]ally corrupted [[Titan]] war machines of the [[Traitor Titan Legions]] against the [[Imperium]] and producing infernal weapons and [[Daemon Engine]]s from the world of [[Xana II]].{{Fn|3}} | In the [[41st Millennium]], the Dark Mechanicum are still active, utilizing massive, [[daemonic]]ally corrupted [[Titan]] war machines of the [[Traitor Titan Legions]] against the [[Imperium]] and producing infernal weapons and [[Daemon Engine]]s from the world of [[Xana II]].{{Fn|3}} | ||
| − | During the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]], the | + | During the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]], the Dark Mechanicum began invading Imperium worlds that were devastated in the aftermath of the [[Great Rift]]'s creation. Their targets are not picked at random, however, as the Dark Mechanicum are searching for ancient archeotech that will help them complete an unholy weapon of war and terror whose like has not been seen since the [[Dark Age of Technology]].{{Fn|5}} |
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This article is about the Dark Mechanicum; for the Novel by Ben Counter, see Dark Adeptus (Novel). |
The Dark Mechanicum was a sect of the Adeptus Mechanicus who pledged loyalty to Warmaster Horus at the end of the Great Crusade.
In the 41st Millennium, the Dark Mechanicum are the servants of Chaos, serving as a dark "mirror" to their counterparts within the Imperium.
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History
Horus gained the loyalty of a sect within the Mechanicum after promising them STC technology gained from the worlds of the Auretian Technocracy and the opening of the vaults of forbidden technology on Mars. In addition, Horus's emissaries and spies told the Tech-Priests that the Emperor planned to steal the secrets and technology of the Martian Mechanicum and even eventually enslave the Tech-Priests. Lastly, Horus used the ideological schism within the Mechanicum, between those who believed the Emperor was the earthly representation of the Omnissiah and those who still thought such a figure was entombed on Mars, suggesting it was the Emperor himself who had presented himself as their god in a scheme to make him their servants.[4b]
Having won over many of the Mechanicum's Priests, Horus encouraged his new allies to dabble in previously forbidden technologies, gradually enticing them to the powers of Chaos.[4b]
In the resulting Schism of Mars, the Dark Mechanicum led by Fabricator-General Kelbor-Hal supported the Warmaster during the start of the Horus Heresy and were present on Istvaan V where they used dark and forbidden knowledge against the Loyalist forces.[1] With the defeat of traitor forces after the Battle of Terra and the subsequent Great Scouring, the Dark Mechanicum fled into the Eye of Terror with their Chaos Space Marine allies.
In the 41st Millennium, the Dark Mechanicum are still active, utilizing massive, daemonically corrupted Titan war machines of the Traitor Titan Legions against the Imperium and producing infernal weapons and Daemon Engines from the world of Xana II.[3]
During the Thirteenth Black Crusade, the Dark Mechanicum began invading Imperium worlds that were devastated in the aftermath of the Great Rift's creation. Their targets are not picked at random, however, as the Dark Mechanicum are searching for ancient archeotech that will help them complete an unholy weapon of war and terror whose like has not been seen since the Dark Age of Technology.[5]
Notable Members
- Lukas Chrom
- Etolph Cycerin
- Kelbor-Hal - Fabricator General[2]
- Furnace Lord
- Urtzi Malevolus
- Oriax
- Melgator
- Regulus
- Votheer Tark
- Gureod - Magos, Furious Abyss[2]
- Inar Satarael
- Draykavac - Archmagos
- Unithrax
- Vel-Kheredar
- Sota-Nul
- Anacharis Scoria
- Las Taol
- Ceraxia
- Hester Aspertia Sigma-Sigma
- Rissin
Notable Worlds of the Dark Mechanicum
- Abheilüng
- Crucible-Omega
- Cyclotrathe
- Diesos
- Junkatta
- Retlaxi
- Samech
- Sarum
- Silent Forge
- Temporia
- Uraniborg 1572
- Xana II
See Also
Sources
- 1: Fulgrim (Novel) by Graham McNeill, [Needs Citation]
- 2 Battle for the Abyss (Novel) by Ben Counter, [Needs Citation]
- 3: Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pg. 163
- 4: Horus Heresy Collected Visions
- 5: Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook, pg. 152 - Eternity of War
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