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The '''Malygrisian Tech Heresy''' is a notable event that originated within the [[Calixis Sector]], accomplished by the renegade [[Tech-Priest]] [[Umbra Malygris]]. His actions led to the spread of a [[Heretek|tech-heretical ]] cult within the ranks of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] which grew around three centuries ago in the [[Malfian Sub-sector]]. The many crimes against both [[Imperial]] law and the tenets of the [[Cult Mechanicus]] included the creation of experimental viral-strains, vivication of corpses and even the forging of forbidden [[Silica Animus]]. Ultimately, Malygris the Damned and his followers, the '''Malygrisians''', were tracked down and eliminated by the joint work of the [[Inquisition]] and the Cult Mechanicus.{{Fn|1}}
Following the completion of that task, a purge was conducted of all the lore that had been conducted by this Tech Heresy. However, despite their actions, elements of this knowledge persisted within the minds of those Tech-Priests sent to wipe it from existence. Such individuals are tempted in the same way as [[Radical]] [[Inquisitors]] are when finding dark knowledge and seek to use it against their enemies but risk damning themselves as well as being persecuted by their own [[Puritanical]] brethren. Certain Inquisitors seek to add Malygrisians into their cadres in order to make use of their talents against the dark forces that challenge the [[Imperium]]. However, the very knowledge and science they use make such Tech-Priests ticking bombs.{{Fn|1}}
