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Gideon Ravenor

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Gideon Ravenor is an Imperial Inquisitor of the Ordo Xenos, one the brightest and most promising protegés of Inquisìtor Gregor Eisenhorn. Ravenor was serving as an Interrogator to Eisenhorn in 339 M41 when an Apotropaic Congress was called on Thracian Primaris to examine thirty three heretic psykers taken captive through the combined efforts of Inquistors Lyko, Voke and Heldane. Inquistor Ryan also took part in this action and part of the parade was made for his memory. He was killed in action. Ravenor attended the parade of The Triumph on Thracian, celebrating the victory of the campaign which involved the capture of these psykers, along with his master Eisenhorn. However, the pilots of the Lightning fighters conducting fly-overs went rogue and attacked the crowd. The fighters were eventually either shot down or crashed, but unfortunately one of these crashed into the group of Inquisitors arrayed for the parade, killing more than 80 Inquistors and assorted staff. Eisenhorn was safe, but Ravenor was caught in the blast, and suffered horrific burns over 100% of his body. He was severely crippled by the injury, with only his brain remaining fully functional. Despite his injuries, Ravenor survived and went on to become one of the most successful inquisitors of his time. His ability to continue functioning after his debilitating injuries was due entirely to his awesome psychic powers.

Ravenor is a highly respected Imperial thinker, author and poet, and his works are read by the higher strata of society throughout the Imperium. Published works include the Spheres of Longing, published shortly after the incident on Thracian Primaris.

Ravenor's Inquisitorial methods primarily involve stealth and infiltration using highly skilled agents, closely supervised by the Inquisitor himself.