Acolyte of Abraxas
The Acolytes of Abraxas are groups of Hereteks that derive their teachings from the practices of Magos Decius Abraxas who sought to learn the technological secrets of Xenos races.[1a]
History
These individuals, like their founder, believe that the greatest secrets of the Omnissiah lie beyond the Calyx Expanse, as evidenced by the psycho-technology used by alien races such as the Yu'vath. Such disciples therefore defy the Mechanicus's ban on xenos technology and seek to unlock the psychic potential within artifacts of dead xenos empires. Magos Abraxas spent a century exploring unknown space for relics that resonated with psychic power and he, along with his disciples, conducted blasphemous acts of fusing their bodies, and Machine Spirits, with such xenos devices. Some reports from the Imperium indicate that Acolytes of Abraxas have managed to channel the psychic energies of these xenos relics through dormant parts of their minds and thus have manifested powers akin to those of powerful psykers.[1a]
Whilst their master Magos Abraxas disappeared into the Rifts of Hecaton seven decades ago, his students continue his work and are known to wander the Expanse. These Explorators seek out legends and ancient star charts in order to track down xenos artefacts that have ties to the Warp. This has led them to travels into the dead maze cities of the Egarian Dominion to the lost outposts of the Yu'Vath and Eldar as well as the caravans of the Stryxis. Such expeditions are done to complete their founder's work to unlock the secrets of the Omnissiah, which they believe await those ready to claim them.[1a]
Background
Those that subscribe to Magos Abraxas's teachings are a rare breed, as few believe that the techno-sorcery of xenos races can bring them closer to the Omnissiah and those that do are eliminated for their heresy.
The Acolytes believe the Omnissiah hid its secrets within xenos technology and thus an Acolyte of Abraxas integrates these relics into their own bionics which are keyed to their psychic abilities. However, such acts draw the ire of not only the Adeptus Mechanicus but also the Inquisition. To the Mechanicus, the teachings of Abraxas are the height of heresy and it is for this reason that the Lords Dragon of the Lathe Worlds keep a vigilant watch for such hereteks that roam the Expanse. However, the Acolytes' powers allow them to survive in the depths of space, where they continue their desperate mission, regardless of any danger associated with their practices.[1b]
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