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Added Temple Tendency from Disciples of the Dark Gods
A less noticeable yet very important development was the creation of the [[Ordo Hereticus]] within the [[Inquisition]]. This order of the secretive Inquisition is tasked with watching over the Ecclesiarchy and ensuring that its dogma and decrees conform to accepted Imperial standards, as well as preventing Cardinals from assuming too much power or otherwise going against Imperial policy. This mandate has since expanded significantly to include hunting down other internal threats to the Imperium, notably mutants, rogue [[psyker]]s, and "[[heretic]]s" (anyone deemed to be not in accordance with Imperial dogma). The Adepta Sororitas often work alongside the Ordo Hereticus, as they frequently share goals, notably in hunting heretics.
Vandire's loyal followers maintained their faith and rituals in secret, keeping the [[Temple of the Saviour Emperor]] alive under the Ecclesiarchy's nose. The "Temple Tendency" planted roots in the [[Calixis Sector]], converting noble families to keep their faith and finance their operation. Their goal is to overthrow the Adeptus Ministorum and restore the secular and military might that their predecessors enjoyed before the reign of Sebastian Thor{{Fn|5}}.
==Sources==
* [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]
* [[Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)]]
*<sup>4</sup>: [[Codex: Assassins (3rd Edition)]] pg.10*{{Endn|5}}: [[Dark Heresy: Disciples of the Dark Gods]] pgs. 31-39
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