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==Overview==
While some many of these cults serve [[Khorne]] the Blood God, many others are extreme sects of the [[Imperial Cult]] and fanatically loyal to the [[Emperor of Mankind]]. As the Emperor sacrifices himself for mankind's continued survival, these cults in return slay the enemies of the Emperor, offering them as sacrifices. Death cult assassins are often utilised by the [[Inquisition]], the assassins' skill in the arts of killing making them excellent executioners and infiltrators. They employ exotic ritual weapons for their work: stilettos and blades backed by [[digi-weapon]]s and needlers.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2b}}
They specialize in ritual murder and assassination with the art of the blade being paramount to the Cult. Different forms of incisions, lacerations, punctures, the type of the weapon used, the part of the body that has been struck all have special significance to dedicating the soul to the Emperor. Many of the ritual weapons used and lovingly maintained by the Cult are highly specialized. They range from knife-rings to whip-scythes with more fanciful and symbolic weapons including cross shaped throwing knives or knives made from the bones of the faithful or heretical.{{Fn|2b}}
