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A '''Princeps''' are members of the [[Collegia Titanica]] and the main operator of an [[Imperial Titan]]. They, together with two or more [[Moderati]]i are mentally linked with the Titan's "spirit". In effect, they ''are'' the Titan.{{Fn|1}} | A '''Princeps''' are members of the [[Collegia Titanica]] and the main operator of an [[Imperial Titan]]. They, together with two or more [[Moderati]]i are mentally linked with the Titan's "spirit". In effect, they ''are'' the Titan.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | A Princeps is trained at the [[Collegia Titanica]]. Unlike most of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] personnel, Princeps recruits are not only selected from the Forge Worlds' own civilians, but from anywhere the Mechanicus may find suitable candidates. This is because only the strongest of will can sustain a mind-link with the Titan's powerful spirit with their sanity intact, and the rarity of such specimens requires a larger selection pool.{{Fn|1}} Princeps also undergo minimal augmentation to their bodies, unlike most members of other Adeptus Mechanicus sub-factions, as having an organic body gives them a "anchor-point" to help differentiate themselves from their Titan's machine-spirit and thus help prevent losing their consciousness within it.{{Fn|6}} As such when their bodies become | + | A Princeps is trained at the [[Collegia Titanica]]. Unlike most of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] personnel, Princeps recruits are not only selected from the Forge Worlds' own civilians, but from anywhere the Mechanicus may find suitable candidates. This is because only the strongest of will can sustain a mind-link with the Titan's powerful spirit with their sanity intact, and the rarity of such specimens requires a larger selection pool.{{Fn|1}} Princeps also undergo minimal augmentation to their bodies, unlike most members of other Adeptus Mechanicus sub-factions, as having an organic body gives them a "anchor-point" to help differentiate themselves from their Titan's machine-spirit and thus help prevent losing their consciousness within it.{{Fn|6}} As such when their bodies become too old or injured to allow them normal function, Princeps are instead interred within amniotic-fluid filled pods within their Titan's command chambers.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|5}} |
==Known ranks of Princeps== | ==Known ranks of Princeps== | ||
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==Notable Princeps== | ==Notable Princeps== | ||
| − | *[[Amasat]] — Princeps of ''[[Bane-Sidhe]]'', [[Warlord Battle Titan|Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn| | + | *[[Amasat]] — Princeps of ''[[Bane-Sidhe]]'', [[Warlord Battle Titan|Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn|4x}} |
*[[Bassanius]] — Princeps of ''[[Magnificum Incendius]]'', [[Imperator Titan]] of the [[Legio Ignatum]].{{Fn|3}} | *[[Bassanius]] — Princeps of ''[[Magnificum Incendius]]'', [[Imperator Titan]] of the [[Legio Ignatum]].{{Fn|3}} | ||
*[[Camulos]] — [[Legio Mortis]]. | *[[Camulos]] — [[Legio Mortis]]. | ||
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*[[Ervin Hekate]] — Princeps of ''[[Imperius Dictatio]]'', [[Warlord Battle Titan|Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Tempestus]]. | *[[Ervin Hekate]] — Princeps of ''[[Imperius Dictatio]]'', [[Warlord Battle Titan|Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Tempestus]]. | ||
*[[Esau Turnet]] — [[Legio Mortis]]. | *[[Esau Turnet]] — [[Legio Mortis]]. | ||
| − | *[[Feerna]] — Princeps of ''[[Regal]]'', [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn| | + | *[[Feerna]] — Princeps of ''[[Regal]]'', [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn|4x}} |
*[[Ferantha Krezoc]] — Princeps Captain of ''[[Gloria Vastator]]'', [[Warlord Battle Titan|Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Pallidus Mor]].{{Fn|7}} | *[[Ferantha Krezoc]] — Princeps Captain of ''[[Gloria Vastator]]'', [[Warlord Battle Titan|Warlord Titan]] of the [[Legio Pallidus Mor]].{{Fn|7}} | ||
*[[Hagan Raal]] — Princeps of ''[[Sanctus Venator]]'', [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] of the [[Legio Gryphonicus]].{{Fn|2}} | *[[Hagan Raal]] — Princeps of ''[[Sanctus Venator]]'', [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] of the [[Legio Gryphonicus]].{{Fn|2}} | ||
| − | *[[Haven Havelock]] — Princeps of ''[[Ivory Fang (Titan)|Ivory Fang]]'', [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn| | + | *[[Haven Havelock]] — Princeps of ''[[Ivory Fang (Titan)|Ivory Fang]]'', [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn|4x}} |
*[[Indias Cavalerio]] — [[Legio Tempestus]]. | *[[Indias Cavalerio]] — [[Legio Tempestus]]. | ||
| − | *[[Jacen Veragon]] — Princeps of ''[[Draconian]]'', [[Reaver Battle Titan|Reaver Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn| | + | *[[Jacen Veragon]] — Princeps of ''[[Draconian]]'', [[Reaver Battle Titan|Reaver Titan]] of the [[Legio Invigilata]].{{Fn|4x}} |
*[[Kadashi]] — [[Legio Metalica]]. | *[[Kadashi]] — [[Legio Metalica]]. | ||
*[[Kallistra Lennox]]- Former Princeps of the [[Collegia Titanica]]. | *[[Kallistra Lennox]]- Former Princeps of the [[Collegia Titanica]]. | ||
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2002]], pg. 45 | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2002]], pg. 45 | ||
*{{Endn|3}}: [[The Binary Succession (Audio Drama)]] | *{{Endn|3}}: [[The Binary Succession (Audio Drama)]] | ||
| − | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Helsreach (Novel)]] | + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Helsreach (Novel)]] - [[Armageddon (Anthology)]], Chapter IV |
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Warlord: Fury of the God Machine (Novel)]]{{Citethis}} | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Warlord: Fury of the God Machine (Novel)]]{{Citethis}} | ||
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Imperator: Wrath of the Omnissiah (Novel)]]{{Citethis}} | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Imperator: Wrath of the Omnissiah (Novel)]]{{Citethis}} | ||
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A Princeps are members of the Collegia Titanica and the main operator of an Imperial Titan. They, together with two or more Moderatii are mentally linked with the Titan's "spirit". In effect, they are the Titan.[1]
A Princeps is trained at the Collegia Titanica. Unlike most of the Adeptus Mechanicus personnel, Princeps recruits are not only selected from the Forge Worlds' own civilians, but from anywhere the Mechanicus may find suitable candidates. This is because only the strongest of will can sustain a mind-link with the Titan's powerful spirit with their sanity intact, and the rarity of such specimens requires a larger selection pool.[1] Princeps also undergo minimal augmentation to their bodies, unlike most members of other Adeptus Mechanicus sub-factions, as having an organic body gives them a "anchor-point" to help differentiate themselves from their Titan's machine-spirit and thus help prevent losing their consciousness within it.[6] As such when their bodies become too old or injured to allow them normal function, Princeps are instead interred within amniotic-fluid filled pods within their Titan's command chambers.[3][4][5]
Known ranks of Princeps
- Marshal[5]
- Princeps Senioris[5]
- Princeps Majoris[4]
- Princeps Ultima
- Princeps Penultima
- Princeps Primus
- Princeps Captain[7]
- Princeps
Notable Princeps
- Amasat — Princeps of Bane-Sidhe, Warlord Titan of the Legio Invigilata.[4x]
- Bassanius — Princeps of Magnificum Incendius, Imperator Titan of the Legio Ignatum.[3]
- Camulos — Legio Mortis.
- Enoch — Legio Astraman.
- Ervin Hekate — Princeps of Imperius Dictatio, Warlord Titan of the Legio Tempestus.
- Esau Turnet — Legio Mortis.
- Feerna — Princeps of Regal, Warhound Titan of the Legio Invigilata.[4x]
- Ferantha Krezoc — Princeps Captain of Gloria Vastator, Warlord Titan of the Legio Pallidus Mor.[7]
- Hagan Raal — Princeps of Sanctus Venator, Warhound Titan of the Legio Gryphonicus.[2]
- Haven Havelock — Princeps of Ivory Fang, Warhound Titan of the Legio Invigilata.[4x]
- Indias Cavalerio — Legio Tempestus.
- Jacen Veragon — Princeps of Draconian, Reaver Titan of the Legio Invigilata.[4x]
- Kadashi — Legio Metalica.
- Kallistra Lennox- Former Princeps of the Collegia Titanica.
- Kel Sharaq — Legio Tempestus.
- Kurtiz Mannheim — Legio Metallica.
- Malas Tiron — Legio Vulcanum.
- Nishome Alvarek — Legio Ignatum.
- Pietor Gearhart — Legio Invicta.
- Rufus Aquila — Legio Mortis.
- Sidarius Calvin — Legio Praetor.
- Tevera — Legio Agravides.[3]
- Zarha Mancion — Princeps of Stormherald, Imperator Titan of the Legio Invigilata.[4]
Related Articles
Sources
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- 1: Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook, pg. 121 - Adeptus Mechanicus
- 2: Imperial Armour Update 2002, pg. 45
- 3: The Binary Succession (Audio Drama)
- 4: Helsreach (Novel) - Armageddon (Anthology), Chapter IV
- 5: Warlord: Fury of the God Machine (Novel)[Needs Citation]
- 6: Imperator: Wrath of the Omnissiah (Novel)[Needs Citation]
- 7: Gates of the Devourer (Short Story) - Servants of the Machine-God (Anthology)
