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For this reason, Hereteks can, and logically speaking should, become increasingly paranoid and withdrawn. They will distance themselves from those who would discover their heresies, and will focus on self-preservation. Implanting ever more offensive and defensive systems to protect themselves and their pursuit of forbidden knowledge is common behavior for a Heretek.{{Fn|1b}}
Note that a being a Heretek does not necessarily involve [[Chaos]]. Although Hereteks can certainly gain much knowledge about the [[Warp]] and be corrupted just like anyone else dealing with the secrets of the [[xenos]], the Immaterium, and mankind's ancient past, they may just as well still be very much opposed to the [[Ruinous Powers]]. Their heretical approach to technology still makes them an abomination in the eyes of the Cult. This difference further distinguishes them from the [[Dark Mechanicum]].and those fallen members of the priesthood serving the [[Forces of Chaos]],{{Fn|1b}}which is primarily made up of Chaos hereteks.
===Notable Heretek Groups===
