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'''Enginseers''' are engineer-mystics, members of the [[Techpriest]]hood of the mysterious [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] and its cult. Unlike most of the Priesthood of the Adeptus Mechanicus, Enginseers can be found serving in almost every Imperial institution (besides the [[Space Marine]]s), and are often assigned to the [[Imperial Guard]].{{Fn|3}}

==Overview==
[[File:Enginseer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An Enginseer{{Fn|11}}]]
Enginseers are highly trained members of the Cult Mechanicus and are dedicated to the maintenance of Imperial technology. Through many years of study they have gained the knowledge of the rituals and litanies that form the body of machine lore, as well as a deep understanding of the more practical disciplines of mechanics and electronics. In this role they serve across the galaxy, often in harm's way, as they will be called on to make repairs on the battlefield as well as in the workshop.{{Fn|6}} They are a common sight on battlefields with large numbers of armoured vehicles, and are often accompanied by a retinue of [[servitor]]s for assistance or protection.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|7}} Although most [[Guardsmen]] revere their vehicles enough not to risk annoying an Enginseer by 'tinkering,' the modification of vehicles to fulfil a certain need is inevitable, much to the chagrin of any Enginseers present. Enginseer contingents are also included in the mighty [[Titan Legion]]s and the crews of the massive warships of the [[Imperial Navy]], allowing them to perform emergency repairs in the heat of battle.{{Fn|6}}

Despite the respect they usually command among the units they are seconded to, Enginseers are not held in high regard among the Cult Mechanicus itself as their skills seldom contribute to [[The Quest for Knowledge]]. As a result of their overwhelmingly practical knowledge, they are often viewed as lowly but necessary cogs in the workings of the Cult. Enginseers make use of robotic arm augmentations known as [[Mechadendrite]]s that are connected to their central nervous system via the spine. They are used to help the enginseer in repair operations, heavy lifting and for self defence. One of the distinctive tools of their office is the cog-shaped [[Enginseer Axe|wrench-axe]] they wield to both repair machines and smite foes.{{Fn|7}}{{Fn|8}}{{Fn|9}}

==Notable Enginseers==
[[File:PalaGreut.png|thumb|right|150px|High Enginseer [[Pala Greut]]{{Fn|2}}]]
*[[Felicia Tayber]] - Encountered by [[Ciaphas Cain]] during his escapades on [[Perlia]].{{Fn|1}}
*[[Kayex-8]] - Serves the [[Rogue Trader]] [[Emora Brahms]] aboard her vessel the ''[[Mourningstar]]''.{{Fn|12}}
*[[Mordilas]] - Enginseer of the [[Cadian 75th]] [[Shadowsword]] ''[[Titans' Bane]]''.{{Fn|4}}
*[[Pala Greut]] - '''High Enginseer''', responsible for maintaining the [[Dreadnought]] [[Wotan (Dreadnought)|Wotan]]. Currently part of the flotilla attached to the [[Iron Fists|Iron Fist]] Astartes [[Chapter]].{{Fn|2}}
*[[Sigma-8]] - Aided in the restoration efforts of the wrecked vessel ''[[Sword of Atreus]]'' on [[Demerium]].{{Fn|13}}
*[[Verask]] - Commander of [[Mars]]' [[Maniple Verask-Alpha]] strike force.{{Fn|10}}

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==Images==
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Image:Enginseer1.jpg|Enginseer Miniature ([[3rd Edition]])
Image:Tech-Priest Enginseer front.jpg|Enginseer Miniature ([[7th Edition]]), front{{Fn|5}}
Image:Tech-Priest Enginseer back.jpg|Enginseer Miniature (7th Edition), back{{Fn|5}}
</gallery>

==Sources==
{{Citation issues}}
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Death or Glory (Novel)]], Chapter Thirteen
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican]], pg. 106
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] — ''The Cult Mechanicus''
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Titans' Bane (Audio Drama)]]
*{{Endn|5}}: [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Astra-Militarum-Tech-Priest-Enginseer GW = Tech-Priest-Enginseer] ''(last accessed 13 Sep 2023)''
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Only War: Core Rulebook]], pg. 98
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], pg. 43
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 34
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Astra Militarum (9th Edition)]], pg. 96
*{{Endn|10}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/06/20/free-combat-patrol-rule-downloads-let-you-fight-fast-balanced-skirmishes-in-the-new40k/ Warhammer Community: Free Combat Patrol Rule Downloads Let You Fight Fast, Balanced Skirmishes in the #New40k] [https://www.warhammer-community.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ODT3TwASutB97LwM.pdf Maniple Verask-Alpha PDF (Posted on 20/06/2023)] ''(last accessed 07 July 2023)''
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (8th Edition)]], pg. 41
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Darktide]]
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2]]: Operation, Fall of Atreus

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*[[Fanatic Magazine Issue 5]]

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