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Fleshed out the page with info from the Dark Heresy Rulebook, and cleaned up some citations. Removed "Adepta" and put it on the discussion page to try and find a citation
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'''Adeptus''', '''Adepta''', or '''Adept''' is a title given to all servants of the [[EmperorAdministratum]], of all the departments of the and [[Adeptus Terra]]. "Adept" covers a large list of different titles, grades, and specialties.{{Fn|3}}The title is much respected and [[Space Marines]], [[Imperial Guard]] Commanders and some high ranking Imperial Guard members are entitled to use it also.{{Fn|1}} On [[Terra]], the title separates the employed and settled servants of the Adeptus Terra, from the often destitute non-adept.{{Cite ThisFn|3}} Non-adepts can gain the title by becoming [[menials]].{{Fn|1}} Some Adepts gain their title through skill, but many others are granted the title through their hereditary.{{Fn|3}}
A similar and analogous title of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] is that of '''Tech Adept'''.{{Cite ThisFn|4}}
==Related Articles==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex Imperialis (Background Book)]], pg. 48
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour II - Ork, Eldar and Dark Eldar Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 12
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Dark Heresy Core Rulebook]], pg. 44
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Dark Heresy Core Rulebook]], pg. 88
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