Difference between revisions of "Master of the Administratum"
Harriticus (talk | contribs) |
Harriticus (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
==Known Masters of the Administratum== | ==Known Masters of the Administratum== | ||
| + | *[[Noum Retraiva]] - First Master during the [[Unification Wars]]{{Fn|8}} | ||
*[[Simion Pentasian]] - Master during the [[Horus Heresy]]{{fn|5}} | *[[Simion Pentasian]] - Master during the [[Horus Heresy]]{{fn|5}} | ||
*[[Tobris Ekharth]] - Master during the [[War of the Beast]] | *[[Tobris Ekharth]] - Master during the [[War of the Beast]] | ||
| Line 27: | Line 28: | ||
**{{Endn|6a}}: Chapter 22 | **{{Endn|6a}}: Chapter 22 | ||
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Vaults of Terra: The Hollow Mountain (Novel)]] - Chapter 6 | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Vaults of Terra: The Hollow Mountain (Novel)]] - Chapter 6 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Valdor: Birth of the Imperium (Novel)]] Chapter 7 | ||
{{HighLords}} | {{HighLords}} | ||
[[Category:Titles and Ranks]] | [[Category:Titles and Ranks]] | ||
Revision as of 01:06, 9 February 2020
The Master of the Administratum is the title of the head of the Administratum. The holder of the rank also holds a position on the High Lords of Terra. Among the High Lords this rank is the most powerful. The Master of the Administratum is also one of the the key directors of the Departmento Munitorum.[4] Accordingly, the holder of this rank is probably the single most politically powerful and influential man in the galaxy. He is known as the primus inter pares, the first among equals on the Senatorum Imperialis.[6]
The title, however, is purely nominal. As a High Lord, he has no time to devote to the Administratum, and no duties beyond the occasional ceremonial appearance.[1]
History
Following the formation of the High Lords of Terra, the Master of the Administratum emerged as the most powerful of the High Lords. This status was challenged by the emergence of the Ecclesiarch as a permanent member of the High Lords, starting the Age of Apostasy. Following the rise of Goge Vandire as Master of the Administratum, his use of assassins and manipulation of Ecclesiarch Paulis III allowed him to assume a dominant role among the High Lords. This was further strengthened when he assumed the post of Ecclesiarch. Following his death at the hands of Alicia Dominica, the Ecclesiarch lost many of its original powers, and the Master of the Administratum reemerged as the dominant High Lord.[2]
After Taros was declared Ex Imperius Rebellis, the Master of the Administratum signed a document that declared Planetary Governor Aulis a traitor and listed over 100 crimes of which he was guilty that were punishable by death.[3]
After the rebirth of Roboute Guilliman following the formation of the Great Rift the Master of the Administratum, Irthu Haemotalion, lost much of his power and influence to the Primarch.[6a]
Known Masters of the Administratum
- Noum Retraiva - First Master during the Unification Wars[8]
- Simion Pentasian - Master during the Horus Heresy[5]
- Tobris Ekharth - Master during the War of the Beast
- Goge Vandire - Master during the Age of Apostasy
- Skito Gavalles - Master during the 500s.M41.[7]
- Irthu Haemotalion - Master during the 13th Black Crusade
Sources
- 1: Codex Imperialis (1993), by Rick Priestley, pp. 14,48
- 2: Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)
- 3: Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign, pg. 31
- 4: Imperial Munitorum Manual (Background Book) pg.11
- 5: The Binary Succession (Audio Drama)
- 6: Watchers of the Throne: The Emperor's Legion (Novel) Chapter 2
- 6a: Chapter 22
- 7: Vaults of Terra: The Hollow Mountain (Novel) - Chapter 6
- 8: Valdor: Birth of the Imperium (Novel) Chapter 7
| Members of the High Lords of Terra | |
|---|---|
| Permanent Members | Master of the Administratum • Ecclesiarch • Inquisitorial Representative • Fabricator-General • Grand Provost Marshal • Paternoval Envoy • Master of the Astronomican • Master of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica • Grand Master of Assassins • Lord Commander of the Imperium |
| Rotating Members | Lord Commander of Segmentum Solar • Lord Commander Militant • Cardinals of the Holy Synod • Abess • Chancellor of the Estate Imperium • Speaker for the Chartist Captains • Lord High Admiral • Captain-General |
| Lesser Members | Chirurgeon-General • Chancellor of the Imperial Council • Commandant of the Schola Progenium • Lord Constable of the Synopticon • Mistress Plenary of the Catacombs |
| Former Members | High Lord of the Imperial Chancellery |
