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==Overview==
An apocalyptic murder-cult, the Pilgrims of Hate Hayte are known for their viciousness and atrocities. Mere rumors of their presence in a particular area is enough to create near-panic among the populous. Their goal is a simple one, to destroy the [[Imperium]] and slay those serving the [[Emperor]]. The cults teachings and recruitment focus on the downtrodden, outcast, and criminal elements of Imperial society. Their core belief is that of nihilism of the spirit and utter despair, viewing humanity as a squalling blind creature at the mercy of the cosmos. To them, civilization, faith, reason, and love are all lies and dreams concocted by the Imperium to maintain their control. Thus the Pilgrims seek to sow destruction and terror in order to tear down this false reality.{{Fn|1}}
The Pilgrims of Hayte are defined by the [[Ordo Hereticus]] as a "cancer cult", as like a cancer they quietly and slowly infiltrate the unseen areas of Imperial society by establishing hidden cells that grow from within, until finally they become too widespread and powerful to oppose. Once firmly planted on a world, they will orchestrate a campaign of wanton madness and destruction. They often employ suicidal attacks by insane zealots coinciding with terrorist acts. Finally, they will unleash [[Daemon]]s on a world as their final act of carnage. Once a world has been brought to ruin, the Cultists will slip away and begin the process anew on another planet.{{Fn|1}}
==Organization==
The Cult is led by a council of masters, known as the '''False Prophets'''. These [[Sorcerer]]s are capable of wielding the powers of the [[Warp]] and summon summoning [[Daemon]]s. They seek to corrupt the population of a world with their teachings and widen their Cults activities, with a False Prophet at first often masquerading as a charismatic and traveling [[Preacher]]. The False Prophets themselves aid and guide promising new recruits, mostly those who have survived long enough in the Cults many dangerous raids and operations.{{Fn|1}}
==Notable Actions==
