Ordo Sinister
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The Ordo Sinister is an order of the Collegia Titanica. The Ordo Sinister's purpose is the deployment of dreaded Psi-Titans.[1]
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Name: | Titanicus Terranic Ordo Sinister | |||||||
Alternative names: | Left Hand of the Emperor, Nightmare Titans | |||||||
Affiliation: | Imperium | |||||||
Founded: | c.967.M30 | |||||||
Home World: | Terra | |||||||
Colours: | Green-Black Verdigris and Silver | |||||||
Strength: | 20 Warlord-Sinister Psi-Titans (M31) | |||||||
Motto: | Pavore Dominetur (the rule of terror) |
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Overview
The Ordo Sinister has a unique status within the Imperium, for it is they alone who are able to employ terrible weapons forbidden to even Primarch and Planetary Governor alike. Many of these technologies are of the Sinistrum category, those weapons designed to amplify the powers of a Psyker, often at the cost of their own life. These devices have since been installed upon Warlord Titans of the Ordo Sinister, forming psychic god-machines known as Psi-Titans.[1]
History
It is not known when exactly the Ordo was formed, but they first gained prominence in 967.M30 when the Emperor issued a Writ of Compulsion demanded that 25 Warlord Class Titans be issued to Terra for an unknown reason. The Mechanicum was divided as to whether or not to acquiesce until the Fabricator-General met with the Emperor and agreed to the demand. Of the 25 Titans, 8 came from reserves on Mars while the remainder came from Metalica, Phaeton, Arachnus, Caradryn Magna, and Voss.[1]
Later, a single one of these Titans, fashioned in terrifying livery, managed to subjugate the entire rebellious world of Skagan-VI without firing a single shot. During the Defence of Helioret the Ordo Sinister defeated the insane Eldar Corsairs and Wraith Constructs of Craftworld Magc'Sithraal, a foe even Sanguinius and the Blood Angels could not bring to heel alone.[1]
Notable Engagements
- 967.M30 The Oblation - The Emperor issues a Writ of Compulsion requiring the delivery of 25 Warlord Titans.
- Subjugation of Skagan-VI - Chamber Polaris, 1 Warlord-Sinister Psi-Titan, first known deployment.[1]
- ???.M30 - The destruction of Magc'Sithraal
- c.967-969.M30 Defence of Helioret - 3 Warlord-Sinister Psi-Titans.[1]
- 005.M31 Battle of Prospero - Chamber Occidentalis, 5 Warlord-Sinister Psi-Titans.[1]
- 005-010.M31 War Within the Webway - Chamber Borealis, at least 1 Warlord-Sinister Psi-Titan.[2]
Organisation
The Ordo Sinister operates from four independent Chambers, each comprising five modified Warlord Psi-Titans and operating from a "fortress-crypt" on Terra. These fortresses are based in the Occidentalis, Orientalis, Polaris, and Borealis regions of Terra.[1] Each Chamber additionally maintains approximately 1,000 Secutarii as support troops.[1a]
Notable Psi-Titans
- Borealis-Thoon - fought in the War Within the Webway.[2]
- Polaris-Albedelach - The King of Terrors, subjugated Skagan-VI.[1]
Notable Members
- Kelner Anahat - Prefect, representative to the Council of Terra.[1]
- Thrane Esmark - Dominus-Xelatcus, Commanding Princeps of the Chamber Occidentalis during the Horus Heresy.[1a]
- Hydragyrum - Fourth Prefect of the Chamber Borealis, Borealis-Thoon.[2]
Related articles
Sources
- 1: The Horus Heresy Book Seven pg.131-137
- 1a: pg.22
- 2: Ordo Sinister (Short Story)