Inquisition

The Inquisition on Fortis Prime

The Inquisition plays an indispensable role on Fortis Prime, serving as the Imperium's vigilant guardian against heresy, treachery, and the insidious influence of Chaos.

Presence and Leadership

• Inquisitor Lord: Marcus Krell

Lord Marcus Krell

Oversees heresy and Imperial security matters with a combination of secrecy and absolute authority. His presence underscores the Inquisition's commitment to purging threats from within and beyond.

Role and Impact

The Inquisition's vigilance creates an atmosphere of mistrust and paranoia, as their secretive and often ruthless methods can clash with local governance and military leadership. This tension highlights the delicate balance between the necessity of their mission and the impact of their methods on the planet's socio-political fabric.

Challenges and Tensions

While the Inquisition's primary aim is to root out heresy and ensure unwavering loyalty to the Imperium, their approach can sometimes lead to conflicts, exacerbating the intricate political and military dynamics of Fortis Prime. The commitment to the Imperium's purity remains paramount, yet it navigates a complex landscape of allegiance and governance on Fortis Prime.

Inquisitorial Office: The Sigilum Veritatis

Location

Fortis Prime, Sector 7-Gamma, near the planetary governance complex.

Office Description

The Sigilum Veritatis is a relatively small but highly efficient Inquisitorial office located in the heart of Fortis Prime's administrative district. The building's exterior is designed to appear nondescript, blending seamlessly with its surroundings to deter unwarranted attention. Inside, the office is fortified with advanced security protocols and equipped with the latest Imperial technology for data analysis, interrogation, and secure communication with the broader Inquisition network.

Personnel

• Interrogator Lyra Sylas: Second-in-command, responsible for day-to-day operations. Skilled in interrogation and psyker.
• Adeptus Administratum Clerk Maximilian Vex: The primary contact for all external requests, known for his thoroughness and dedication to detail.
• Tech-Priest Alaric: Oversees all technical aspects of the office, from maintaining secure communication lines to ensuring that data storage is both efficient and impenetrable to external threats.

Services Offered

• Investigation Requests: Handling inquiries related to heresy, xenos interaction, and other threats to the Imperium.
• Data Analysis: Offering deep-dive analyses into complex data sets to uncover hidden threats.
• Secure Communication: Providing a secure channel for sensitive information to be shared with the Inquisition.
• Witness Protection: In certain cases, providing protection and relocation services for key witnesses in Inquisitorial investigations.

Contact Protocol

Requests for the Sigilum Veritatis' services must be submitted in writing, either through encrypted data slates or, in urgent cases, delivered in person by a verified Imperial agent. Adeptus Administratum Clerk Maximilian Vex reviews all requests, assigning them a priority level based on their urgency and relevance to the Inquisition's goals. Responses may vary in timing due to the high volume of requests and the office's commitment to thorough investigations.

Motto

"In Veritas, Potestas" (In Truth, There is Power).