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Doomscryers are groups of powerful psykers that are stationed within the Imperial Palace and aid the Adeptus Custodes by sifting the tides of the Warp for warnings of disasters or threats that could harm the Emperor.[1a]

Once these threats are identified, the Custodes quickly dispatch their forces to avert disaster or destroy the Imperium's foes. The Doomscryers also take note of those who – through example, thought or deed – are likely to avert such catastrophes before they threaten the Golden Throne. These fated individuals are honoured with the protection of the Aquilan Shield Custodes, for in this way a small band of Custodians can ensure a significant martial or spiritual asset survives to act in the Emperor's defence.[1a] The Custodes overreliance on these psykers can come at a high cost, however, such as when it was discovered that a sub-sect of the Doomscryers had become possessed during the Years of Madness. Sadly, this was only discovered after their false predictions had sent Captain-General Launceddre to his death in the Battle of the Gilded Pyre.[1b]

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