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A '''Tech-priest''' is an [[adept]] of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. They are the members of the Cult Mechanicus, a priesthood which forms a hierarchy of technicians, scientists , and religious leaders. The techTech-priests provide the rest of the [[Imperium]] with its technicians and engineers.
Though their bodies often incorporate many mechanical components, techTech-priests are human, unlike the slave-machine [[Servitor]]s which carry out all the heavy and monotonous labor for them. [[File:Techpriest2.JPG|thumb|right|Image of the techpriest from A Tech-priest, as seen in ''Dark Heresy''.]]
=Hierarchy=
==Fabricator-General==
The '''Fabricator-General of Mars''' is the leader of the Adeptus Mechanicus, and as the Magos Mechanicus is also the head of its Cult Mechanicus. He also invariably holds a position on the [[High Lords of Terra]].
===Magos===
'''Magi''' are the highest ranking TechpriestsTech-priests. They have mastered a certain aspect of science, of which there are dozens. The rank of Magos accordingly consists of Magos Technicus, Magos Metallurgicus, Magos Alchemys, Magos Physic, Magos Biologis, Magos Genetor, Magos Cybernetica, etc.<sup>1,2</sup>
===Logis===
The '''Logis''' is a logistician, analyst , and statistician. His purpose is to predict future trends and make forecasts about expenditure and needs. They are regarded as prophetic figures.
===Genetor===
A '''Genetor''' is a high-ranking techTech-priest specializing in the genetic sciences. They are very common among the Adeptus Mechanicus, and often accompany Imperial forces on exploration missions to new worlds.
===Artisan===
'''Artisans''' (also known as '''constructorsConstructors''') design machines, buildings, spacecraft, weapons , and other military hardware. They also control the vast labour labor forces of Servitors.
==The Ordinary Priesthood==
===Electro-priest===
'''Electro-priests''' are fanatic cult warriors, responsible for supporting other techTech-priest warriors in battle. Their skins are engraved with a metallic [[Imperial_Bionics#Electoos|electoo]] circuit which spirals around their bodies and interfaces with their minds, allowing them to build up a tremendous current of electrical energy.
As electroElectro-priests enter battle they chant Cult litanies, building up their electric energy and driving themselves into a frenzy of destruction.
===Enginseer===
===Transmechanic===
'''Transmechanics''' specialise specialize in communications technology. They are often assigned to other organizations of the Imperium.
===Lexmechanic===
A '''Lexmechanic's''' s purpose is to compile and rationalise rationalize data so that it can be entered into a central computer repository. They work with computer-like speed and accuracy, assembling battle reports, economic statistics, planetary reports, etc. They are deployed throughout the divisions of the Adeptus Terra.
=Sources=
*<sup>1</sup>:''[[Codex Imperialis]]'', by Rick Priestley*<sup>2</sup>:''[[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]'', p. 121
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