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==Origins & Beliefs==
The '''Cult of the Redemption''' is an extreme religious sect that worships the [[God-Emperor of Mankind]]. It originated on the [[Hive World]] of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]], but similar cults can be found throughout the [[Imperium]]. Redemption belief is based on the [[Imperial Creed]], which holds that mankind is ruled and guided by the Emperor. While the Imperial Creed has definite militant overtones, the Redemption has taken it one stage further.
The Redemption believes that the only way to achieve redemption for themselves, Necromunda and ultimately mankind, is to cleanse it of its sinfulness. Redemptionist prophets foretell of the destruction of not just Necromunda but of mankind. For Man to be saved it must be purged of sin. Their methods of redemption are highly violent, its members sworn to expunge all sin with fire and blade. Unlike most extreme Imperial sects, Redemptionists do not limit their hatred and violent purges to just mutants, psykers or aliens, they see sin in every creature, which along with the sinner, must be destroyed through bloodshed and fire.
The cultCult's origin was in the violent Underhives of '''Necromunda''', where the original Redemptionists saw the lives of toil of the hive inhabitants, the unreachable luxury of the nobles and the violent anarchy of the Underhive and concluded that they were in a living hell.
The Redemptionist belief focuses on three sins in particular:
*Being a [[Psyker]]
*Heresy (denying the truth of the Redemption, or working against Redemptionists)
The Cult's prophets foretell the end of the Universe through universal destruction, and their creeds are apocalyptic and unforgiving.<sup>1</sup>
The Redemption demands a strict code of conduct in its followers. The creed prohibits the consumption of alcohol or narcotic substances, as well as requiring daily self-flagellation and holy prayer to remain pure. Those who break the rules are driven away and become outcasts. Hivers who do not follow the Redemption are worthless infidels.
==Organization==
The cult has adherents throughout the hive, while in [[House Cawdor ]] it has attained the status of the official religion.
As an unsanctioned sect, the Redemption has very little formal organization or physical assets, therefore they are generally limited to impromptu social gatherings in clandestine locations rather than large masses in grand cathedrals. During these gatherings, it is common practice for cult members to wear hoods or masks to conceal their faces during religious acts, though some of the Redemption also believe their faces must be hidden at all times from the sight of unbelievers.
==Notable Members==
*[[House Cawdor]] - the entire House effectively controlled by the Remptionist Cult<sup>2</sup>*[[The Arch Zealot of the Redemption]] - A famed and successful exponent of Redemptionism the Redemption on [[Necromunda]].<sup>12</sup>
*[[Klovis the Redeemer]]
==Sources==
*http://www.specialist-games.com/necromunda/rulebook.asp
*http://www.specialist-games.com/assets/FO73NecRedemption.pdf
*[[Inquisitor Rulebook]]
*<sup>1</sup>: [[White Dwarf 191 (UK)]], p. 6; [[White Dwarf 190 (UK)]], p. 8*<sup>2</sup>:[[Necromunda: Outlanders Rulebook]] p. 77
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