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A Princeps is the main operator of a titan. He, toghether with 2 or more moderatii are linked directly into the titan's machine spirit. In effect, they ''are'' the titan.
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A '''Princeps''' are members of the [[Collegia Titanica]] and the main operator of an [[Imperial Titan]]. They, together with two or more [[Moderati]]i are mentally linked with the Titan's "spirit". In effect, they ''are'' the Titan.{{Fn|1}}
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A Princeps is trained at the [[Collegia Titanica]]. Unlike most of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] personnel, Princeps recruits are not only selected from the Forge Worlds' own civilians, but from anywhere the Mechanicus may find suitable candidates. This is because only the strongest of will can sustain a mind-link with the Titan's powerful spirit with their sanity intact, and the rarity of such specimens requires a larger selection pool.{{Fn|1}} Princeps also undergo minimal augmentation to their bodies, unlike most members of other Adeptus Mechanicus sub-factions, as having an organic body gives them a "anchor-point" to help differentiate themselves from their Titan's machine-spirit and thus help prevent losing their consciousness within it.{{Fn|6}} As such when their bodies become to old or injured to allow them normal function, Princeps are instead interred within amniotic-fluid filled pods within their Titan's command chambers.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|7}}{{Fn|8}}
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==Known ranks of Princeps==
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*Marshal{{Fn|5}}
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*Princeps Senioris{{Fn|5}}
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*Princeps Majoris{{Fn|8}}
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*Princeps Ultima
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*Princeps Penultma
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*Princeps Primus
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*Princeps
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==Notable Princeps==
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*[[Camulos]] — of the [[Legio Mortis]]
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*[[Enoch (Princeps)|Enoch]] — of the [[Legio Astraman]]
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*[[Ervin Hekate]] — [[Imperius Dictatio]], [[Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Tempestus]].
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*[[Esau Turnet]] — of the '''Legio Mortis'''
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*[[Hagan Raal]] — [[Sanctus Venator]], [[Warhound Scout Titan]] of the [[Legio Gryphonicus]]{{Fn|2}}
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*[[Indias Cavalerio]] — of the [[Legio Tempestus]]
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*[[Kadashi]] — of the [[Legio Metalica]]
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*[[Kel Sharaq]] — - of the '''Legio Tempestus'''
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*[[Kurtiz Mannheim]] — of the '''Legio Metallica'''
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*[[Malas Tiron]] — of the [[Legio Vulcanum]]
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*[[Nishome Alvarek]] — of the [[Legio Ignatum]]
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*[[Pietor Gearhart]] — of the [[Legio Invicta]]
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*[[Rufus Aquila]] — of the '''Legio Mortis'''
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*[[Sidarius Calvin]] — of the [[Legio Praetor]]
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*[[Bassanius]] — [[Magnificum Incendius]], [[Imperator Titan]] of the '''Legio Ignatum'''{{Fn|3}}
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*[[Tevera]] — of the [[Legio Agravides]]{{Fn|3}}
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*[[Zarha Mancion]] — [[Stormherald]], [[Imperator Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]]{{Fn|4}}
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*[[Amasat]] — [[Bane-Sidhe]], [[Warlord Titan]] of the '''Legio Invigilata'''{{Fn|4}}
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*[[Jacen Veragon]] — [[Draconian]], [[Reaver Titan]] of the '''Legio Invigilata'''{{Fn|4}}
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*[[Feerna]] — [[Regal]], [[Warhound Titan]] of the '''Legio Invigilata'''{{Fn|4}}
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*[[Haven Havelock]] — [[Ivory Fang (Titan)|Ivory Fang]], [[Warhound Titan]] of the '''Legio Invigilata'''{{Fn|4}}
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==Related Articles==
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*[[Collegia Titanica]]
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==Sources==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]], ''Adeptus Mechanicus'', p. 121
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2002]], pg. 45
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[The Binary Succession (Audio Drama)]]
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Helsreach (Novel)]]
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Warlord: Fury of the God-Machine (Novel)]]
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Imperator: Wrath of the Omnissiah (Novel)]]
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[The Binary Succession (Audio Drama)]]
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Helsreach: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Battles, Book 2]]
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[[Category:Titles and Ranks]]
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Revision as of 19:40, 9 January 2019

Titan Princeps
Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Titan operator; for the dog, see Princeps (Dog).

A Princeps are members of the Collegia Titanica and the main operator of an Imperial Titan. They, together with two or more Moderatii are mentally linked with the Titan's "spirit". In effect, they are the Titan.[1]

A Princeps is trained at the Collegia Titanica. Unlike most of the Adeptus Mechanicus personnel, Princeps recruits are not only selected from the Forge Worlds' own civilians, but from anywhere the Mechanicus may find suitable candidates. This is because only the strongest of will can sustain a mind-link with the Titan's powerful spirit with their sanity intact, and the rarity of such specimens requires a larger selection pool.[1] Princeps also undergo minimal augmentation to their bodies, unlike most members of other Adeptus Mechanicus sub-factions, as having an organic body gives them a "anchor-point" to help differentiate themselves from their Titan's machine-spirit and thus help prevent losing their consciousness within it.[6] As such when their bodies become to old or injured to allow them normal function, Princeps are instead interred within amniotic-fluid filled pods within their Titan's command chambers.[5][7][8]

Known ranks of Princeps

  • Princeps Senioris[5]
  • Princeps Majoris[8]
  • Princeps Ultima
  • Princeps Penultma
  • Princeps Primus
  • Princeps

Notable Princeps

Related Articles

Sources