Fabricator-General
The Fabricator-General, also known as the Magos Mechanicus, is the highest ranking position of the Adeptus Mechanicus. A Fabricator-General oversees his respective Forge World along with his deputy, the Fabricator-Locum.[5]
While many Forge Worlds have its own Fabricator-General, it is the Fabricator-General of the Mechanicum homeworld of Mars that is the most powerful and prestigious. In addition to overseeing the general Mechanicum, the Fabricator-General of Mars is the head of the Cult Mechanicus and speaker of the Martian Parliament[3]. The Fabricator-General of Mars is most often chosen from the Forge Master of the Olympus Mons Forge.[4]
As the leading figure of one of the Imperium's most powerful and influential organizations, he is invariably a member of the High Lords of Terra.[1]
History
During the early days of the Great Crusade, the Mechanicum was led by the Martian Parliament. The Fabricator-General acted as the Martian ambassador to Terra and had a seat on the War Council of the Great Crusade.[3] At some point before Kelbor-Hal held the position, the post had evolved into the leader of the Mechanicum.
Notable Fabricator-Generals
- Kelbor-Hal: Fabricator-General of Mars who sided with the forces of Chaos during the Horus Heresy and founded the Dark Mechanicum
- Zagreus Kane: Succeeded Kelbor-Hal during the Schism of Mars as the highest-ranking Adept still loyal to the Imperium.[4]
- Kubik: Fabricator-General of Mars during the War of the Beast
- Gastaph Hediatrix: Fabricator-General of Mars during the Age of Apostasy[2]
- Oud Oudia Raskian: Fabricator-General of Mars during the Thirteenth Black Crusade
Sources
- 1: Codex Imperialis, pg. 41
- 2: Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition), pg. 13
- 3: The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal, pg. 18
- 4: Mechanicum 3.04
- 5: Codex: Skitarii (7th Edition) pg.13
Members of the High Lords of Terra | |
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Permanent Members | Master of the Administratum • Ecclesiarch • Inquisitorial Representative • Fabricator-General • Grand Provost Marshal • Paternoval Envoy • Master of the Astronomican • Master of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica • Grand Master of Assassins • Lord Commander of the Imperium |
Rotating Members | Lord Commander of Segmentum Solar • Lord Commander Militant • Cardinals of the Holy Synod • Abess • Chancellor of the Estate Imperium • Speaker for the Chartist Captains • Lord High Admiral • Captain-General |
Lesser Members | Chirurgeon-General • Chancellor of the Imperial Council • Commandant of the Schola Progenium • Lord Constable of the Synopticon • Mistress Plenary of the Catacombs |
Former Members | High Lord of the Imperial Chancellery |