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==Pariahs==
'''Pariahs''', also known as ''blanks'', ''blacksouls'', ''untouchables'', ''psychic nulls'' and ''the soulless'', are entities that have no presence in the warp. The most commonly known instances of Pariahs are the Imperium's [[Culexus Temple|Culexus Temple assassins]] and the [[Sisters of Silence]] of the [[Adeptus Astra Telepathica]]. Pariahs are the antithesis of [[Chaos]] as their being does not have any presence in the warp and indeed radiates a sense of unnaturalness and unease that is uncomfortable to living creatures and can be painful or even lethal to psychically sensitive beings such as [[Eldar]] or [[Psykers]].
There are no known instances of Pariahs among the nonhuman races of the Galaxy - the Eldar, as an inherently psychic race have no Pariahs, although the [[Harlequin]] warriors known as the [[Solitaire|Solitaires]] have similar characteristics, as they make psykers become gloomy and weakened in their presence. [[Orks]] have a gestalt psychic link with each other that negates any individuals being psychic nulls, Tau are too young to have been impregnated with the Pariah gene by the Necrons and the [[Tyranids]] are highly psychic and originate from outside the galaxy.
==Blanks==
Similar to the Pariah Gene are "Blanks" who are able to block out psychic effects within a certain area. This "field" also projects a sense of fear or revulsion towards the Blank on anyone close enough to be effected (Xenos, Ciaphas Cain). A Blank often may not be aware of their own powers and may not be able to control them (Xenos, Ciaphas Cain). If these effects are directly connected to the Pariah gene, or some mutation of it's effects is left unknown. However, blanks have a notably lesser effect on psykers than do Pariahs.
==Notable Pariahs==
*[[Alizebeth Bequin]] - Leader of the [[Distaff]], associate of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn of the Ordo Xenos
*[[Dorian Black]] - [[Veteran Sergeant]] of the [[Cadian Shock Troops]], then recruited to Eisenhorn's warrior band
*[[Jeremiah]] - Follower of Daemonhuntress [[Ivixia Dannica]] of the [[Ordo Malleus]]
==Notable Blanks==
*[[Wystan Frauka]] - Associate of Inquisitor [[Gideon Ravenor]]
*[[Ferik Jurgen]] - Aide of [[Ciaphas Cain]] of the [[Valhallan 597th Ice Warriors|597th Vahallan regiment]]
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