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It is not even possible to deduce whether Cypher is for or against the [[Imperium]], an ally or enemy to those who betrayed the Dark Angels. Cypher does not always work alone, at times seeming to ally or associate himself with others. His presence upon a planet draws dangerous elements to him from across the galaxy. Whether this is through his bidding is unclear, but it is too recurrent to be mere happenstance. Ultimately, no matter if he is surrounded by others: Cypher is a loner, a rogue agent whose true intentions are unknown to those he has served alongside. Cypher’s targets and destinations are as inscrutable as everything else about him. Among his confirmed kills have been [[planetary governor]]s, [[Chaos Lord]]s, Space Marine [[Chapter Master]]s, [[Sorcerer|sorcerous covens]], [[cult]] leaders and high ranking [[Inquisitor]]s. He has fought alongside both [[Chaos Terminator]]s and [[Daemon Prince]]s as well as [[Imperial Guardsmen]] and [[Space Marine]]s. The one thing they all have in common is that they serve the purpose in his mysterious grand plan.{{Fn|5}}

==History==

{{Spoiler|source=Malediction (Audio Book)}}

===Pre-Heresy===

'''Cypher''' itself was originally a title within [[the Order]] of [[Caliban]]. To ensure their proud traditions were maintained, the ruling Masters secretly selected a single member to become the Lord Cypher. Upon taking the title, the Lord Cypher renounced his own name, enshrouding his very appearance beneath cloak and hood. It was forbidden for any others to recognise his old self, for the Lord Cypher was to forsake his very personality, and from that day onwards was to instead embody the laws, customs and strict disciplines of the Order. He was tasked the responsibility of ensuring the traditions of the Order were upheld, and that the recruits and Masters alike were never allowed to degenerate from their lofty ideals. The Lord Cypher advised the Masters on all matters of protocol and officiated at many important ceremonies. The Lord Cypher was a lofty position, one which the Order took extremely seriously, for it was known that it was the nature of the galaxy to recede and structures to collapse. The Cypher that appears in the fortieth millennium embodies many of these ancient tenets, although there has never been any absolute connection.{{Fn|5}}

*{{Endn|12}}: [[Luther: First of the Fallen (Novel)]], pgs. 17, 28{{citethis}}

**{{Endn|12a}}: ''Tale of the Book''{{citethis}}

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