'''Protectors''' were are soldiers and guards that worked in of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].

They were are genetically engineered and augmented [[Human]]s that wore often wear red robes and bronze masks that showed green mechanical eyesor other colors and augments befitting the [[forge world]] they or their ward hails from. Members of the Protectors typically carried carry weapon staves or [[Transonic Weapon|transonic]] halberds and served serve as personal protectors of tech priests of high station, such as [[explorator]]s, or as the personal guards within a techpriest's [[forge]]. They were Some are noted to smell as smelling of spoilt, decayed meat and oils.