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The members of this group are absolutely dedicated and devoted to the exploitation of [[Xenos]] artifacts; an act that their brethren find offensive. Aware of this antipathy towards them, the Xenarites undergo a series of covert studies which involve dispatching [[Techpriests]] to alien sites in order to retrieve or study artifacts which are later brought to [[Forge Worlds]] for study as prescribed by doctrine.{{Cite This}} | The members of this group are absolutely dedicated and devoted to the exploitation of [[Xenos]] artifacts; an act that their brethren find offensive. Aware of this antipathy towards them, the Xenarites undergo a series of covert studies which involve dispatching [[Techpriests]] to alien sites in order to retrieve or study artifacts which are later brought to [[Forge Worlds]] for study as prescribed by doctrine.{{Cite This}} | ||
| − | Due to the nature of their role, Xenarites are known to face resistance from local aliens or end up in a fight against an [[Inquisitor]] or even their fellow Techpriests. As such, conflicts against [[Imperial]] forces is not unknown and has forced the sect deeper underground where they conceal evidence of their activities as well as heavily defend their study sites. | + | Due to the nature of their role, Xenarites are known to face resistance from local aliens or end up in a fight against an [[Inquisitor]] or even their fellow Techpriests. As such, conflicts against [[Imperial]] forces is not unknown and has forced the sect deeper underground where they conceal evidence of their activities as well as heavily defend their study sites.{{Fn|2}} |
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The Xenarites are a radical and secretive sect within the Adeptus Mechanicus who focus on studying and using alien technology.[1]
Contents
Overview
The members of this group are absolutely dedicated and devoted to the exploitation of Xenos artifacts; an act that their brethren find offensive. Aware of this antipathy towards them, the Xenarites undergo a series of covert studies which involve dispatching Techpriests to alien sites in order to retrieve or study artifacts which are later brought to Forge Worlds for study as prescribed by doctrine.[Needs Citation]
Due to the nature of their role, Xenarites are known to face resistance from local aliens or end up in a fight against an Inquisitor or even their fellow Techpriests. As such, conflicts against Imperial forces is not unknown and has forced the sect deeper underground where they conceal evidence of their activities as well as heavily defend their study sites.[2]
Members
History
Inquisitor Kessel once stopped a group from reactivating an Eldar Wraithlord by mustering a force of Skitarii, including his future warrior band member, Logan Storm.[2]
sources
- 1: "Tech-Priest Tezla"
- 2: White Dwarf 265 (US), pg. 102
