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==Organisation==
Tempestus Scions are the elite fighting force of the [[Ordo Tempestus]], a quasi-independent agency within the [[Administratum]] that also includes [[Commissars]].{{Fn|1a1e}} By virtue of its members having been recruited from the [[Progena]] of the [[Schola Progenium]], their [[Regiment]]s are made up of soldiers from worlds throughout the Imperium. While individual Regiments are routinely deployed for independent actions, it is also common practice for individual companies or battalions to be sent to war zones and from there have individual Scion squads join [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s as required.{{Fn|1b1c}}
The regiments to which these elite troops are attached to often regard the inimitable dedication and better equipment of the Scions with a certain amount of animosity, referring to them by such names as 'Glory Boys' and 'Big Toy Soldiers'. Regardless of the opinion of the average Guardsman, none who witness Scions in action can deny their effectiveness.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|5a}}{{Fn|15a}}
==Recruitment==
Having been orphans raised by the [[Schola Progenium]], [[Progena]] are then taken by the [[Ordo Tempestus]] to be schooled in its harsh and miserable training camps. While here they are instilled with a strong sense of loyalty to the Imperium, taught superior battle tactics and the use of more advanced equipment than the average Guardsmen.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|5a}} They are homogenised and mentally broken, then rebuilt as perfect soldiers. Many cadets will undergo mental reconstruction that erases memories of their past lives. Once their basic training and mental reconstruction is complete, cadets undergo the '''Trials of Compliance'''. This is a trial of diverse nature that tests how cadets can process commands, regardless of how dangerous, inhumane, or complex they may be. Only those who pass the trials may become Tempestus Scions.{{Fn|11d}}
The training Scions receive usually begins after they have already completed their primary education at the [[Schola Progenium]], ensuring an individual knowledgeable in Imperial lore as well as Imperial history. However, on rare occasions a senior official (such as an [[Inquisitor]]) can use their authority to have an adult undergo Scion training. Such a selection usually happens only after some act of outstanding courage and dedication, along with whatever the senior official's own agenda happens to be. Such candidates are examined carefully by the Drill Abbots for developed martial skills, a deep faith in the [[Imperial Creed]] and a strong mind capable of resisting the horrors of the [[M41|41st Millennium]]. Even if the candidate already has years of combat experience, they will be treated by the Drill Abbots no differently than if they were a new recruit, the traditional progena will consider them as an outsider only granted the honour of training with them due to their patron.{{Fn|6}}
==Famous Scion Formations==
*[[1st Zetic Harriers]] — Destroyed during [[The Cacophony of Extremis Six]].{{Fn|12}}
*[[3rd Alphic Jackals]]{{Fn|1x}}{{Fn|1y}}*[[5th Betan Tygers]]{{Fn|1w}}*[[9th Iotan Gorgonnes]]{{Fn|1b1s}}
*[[11th Kappic Eagles]]
*[[12th Thetoid Condors]] — Destroyed during The Cacophony of Extremis Six.{{Fn|12}}
*[[22nd Thetoid Gryphonnes]]{{Fn|1b1l}}*[[29th Zetic Tygers]]{{Fn|1b1u}}*[[32nd Thetoid Eagles]]{{Fn|1b1e}}*[[33rd Deltic Phoenixes]]{{Fn|1b1t}}*[[34th Betic Centaurs]]{{Fn|1b1h}}*[[34th Psian Vipers]]{{Fn|1b1u}}*[[43rd Iotan Dragons]]{{Fn|1b1j}}
*[[44th Alphic Centaurs]]
*[[46th Zetic Tygers]] - Under Tempestor Prime [[Leith Rhudiger]]{{Fn|24}}
*[[47th Thetoid Dragons]]
*[[50th Kappic Eagles]] — Under Tempestor Prime [[Salem Whitlock]].{{Fn|11}}
*[[54th Psian Jakals]]{{Fn|1b1p}}*[[55th Alphic Hydras]]{{Fn|1b1k}}*[[55th Kappic Eagles]] — Famous Regiment under the command of Tempestor Prime [[Magnus Krassus]]{{Fn|1b1f}}*[[62nd Rhoin Cobras]]{{Fn|1b1q}}*[[68th Deltic Lions]]{{Fn|1b1i}}*[[73rd Epsilic Eagles]]{{Fn|1b1n}}*[[86th Deltic Dragons]]{{Fn|1b1r}}*[[88th Alphic Lions]]{{Fn|1b1o}}*[[101st Betic Dragons]]{{Fn|1b1m}}*[[133rd Lambdan Lions]]{{Fn|1b1g}}*[[196th Iotan Gryphonnes]] — Raided [[Bork'an]]{{Fn|1c1w}}*[[394th Deltic Lions]] — Often used to battle [[Orks]]{{Fn|1a1b}}
*[[709th Storm Trooper Company]] — Took part in the Taros Campaign.{{Fn|4}}
*[[835th Psian Pegasi]]{{Fn|1v}}{{Fn|1w}}
*[[1344th Storm Trooper Company]] — Took part in the Taros Campaign.{{Fn|4}}
*'''2378th Storm Troopers company''' — Took part in the Taros Campaign - in '''Operation Deathblow'''. Three volunteer squads led by [[Colonel]] [[Scheja]] attacked the headquarters of the [[Tau]] Army near '''Tarokeen''' city in order to kill the alien leader, [[Ethereal]] [[Aun'Vre]].{{Fn|4}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Militarum Tempestus (6th Edition)]]:**{{Endn|1a}}:pg. 4**{{Endn|1b}}:pg. 5**{{Endn|1c}}:pg. 10**{{Endn|1d}}:pgs. 11-12**{{Endn|1e}}:pg. 14**{{Endn|1f}}:pg. 16**{{Endn|1g}}:pg. 17**{{Endn|1h}}:pg. 18**{{Endn|1i}}:pg. 19**{{Endn|1j}}:pg. 20**{{Endn|1k}}:pg. 21**{{Endn|1l}}:pg. 22**{{Endn|1m}}:pg. 23**{{Endn|1n}}:pg. 24**{{cite thisEndn|1o}}:pg. 25**{{Endn|1a1p}}:pg. 26**{{Endn|1q}}:pg. 27**{{Endn|1r}}:pg. 28**{{Endn|1s}}:pg. 29**{{Endn|1t}}:pg. 30**{{Endn|1u}}:pg. 31**{{Endn|1v}}:pg. 48**{{Endn|1w}}: ''Efficiency and Excellence''pg. 49**{{Endn|1b1x}}: ''The Ordo Tempestus''pg. 50**{{Endn|1c1y}}: ''Tempestus Millennium''pg. 51
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 46
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition)]], pg. 21
