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They are often dogmatic, demanding that all discovery conform to their narrow conception of accepted thought. Some of the more unorthodox tech priests might see this as restraining the [[Quest for Knowledge]], doing nothing to advance the Quest, to break new ground in the continuing search for clarity and comprehension. There was no room for inspiration or invention in their world-view, no capacity for the unexpected or unknown.{{Fn|1c}} They abhor the [[mutant]] and the [[Xenos]], often seeking to purge and destroy any encountered, rather than studied as more curious tech priests might be wont to do.
==Lector==
'''Lectors''' are high ranking and powerful [[Techseer]]s of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].{{Fn|1c}} They are at one with the holy word, often foregoing humanoid forms in their mechasapient apotheosis. It isn't uncommon for them to simply be boxes with tendrils{{Fn|2a}} or brains held aloft in liquid-filled cylinders.{{Fn|1d}}
==Known Techseers==
*Supreme Lector [[Katrovax]] of [[Gryphonne IV]]{{Fn|1d}}
*Lector-Dogmatic [[Videx]] of [[Metalica]]
*Lector-Dogmis [[Kalisperis]] of [[Accatran]]{{Fn|2a}}
*Techseer [[Erasmus Luren]] of [[Gryphonne IV]], head Techseer of the ''[[Peregrinus]]''
==Sources==
*1: [[Dominion Genesis (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: ''Misery's Daughter'', Chapter One1**{{Endn|1b}}: ''The Almagest'', Chapter Six6**{{Endn|1c}}: ''Ikaneos'', Chapter Two2**{{Endn|1d}}: ''Tolkhan'', Chapter 4*2: [[Genefather (Novel)]]:**{{Endn|2a}}: Chapter 5**{{Endn|2b}}: Chapter 15**{{Endn|2b}}: Chapter 16*{{Endn|3}}
[[Category:Adeptus Mechanicus]]
