18,794
edits
Changes
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
m
These individuals are typically low-ranking.{{Fn|24a}} Although they might not have yet the same authority and responsibilities as a Tech-Priest, they still can still control and command a myriad of powerful arcane weapons, [[automata]], and battlegear used by Tech-Priests of various disciplines.{{Fn|27}} They can are individuals of proven intellectual potential within the Machine Cult.{{Fn|25a}}
no edit summary
===Tech Adept===
{{main|Tech Adept}}
'''Tech Adepts''', or '''Tech-Priest Adepts''', are adept grade members of the Martian priesthood. They are skilled in one or more disciplines.{{Fn|29f}} These individuals are fully initiated acolytes of the Cult Mechanicus and form the bulk of its ordained priesthood.{{Fn|24e}}
Tech-Adepts can be some of the lowest ranking of the Martian cult. They can serve in general purpose roles or sometimes more specialized ones.{{Fn|24d}} Even if their rank is low, it still places them above most of a Forge World's unranked population. Individuals of little skill or knowledge are lumped into the same unranked masses that includes servitors.{{Fn|29d}} Some cybernetic systems are only provided to tech-adepts of the Adeptus Mechanicus. Some of these [[Augmetic|Bionic Augmentations]] and implants include bionic limbs or organs, [[subskin armour]], cerebral implants, various forms of [[Archeotech]], and many others.{{Fn|25c}}
*{{Endn|22}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (10th Edition)]], pg. 12
*{{Endn|23}}: [[The Beast of Calth (Short Story)]] — [[Iron Warriors: The Omnibus (Omnibus)]]
*24: [[Dark Heresy Core Rulebook]]:
**{{Endn|24a}}: pg. 88
**{{Endn|24b}}: pg. 134
**{{Endn|24c}}: pg. 247
**{{Endn|24d}}: pg. 294
**{{Endn|24e}}: pg. 345*25: [[Dark Heresy Second Edition: Core Rulebook]]:
**{{Endn|25a}}: pg. 35
**{{Endn|25b}}: pg. 182
