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It is not known whether these two stories are simply a case of conflicting background, or whether both stories contain some element of truth. It is said that when the Senatorum Imperialis was convened on the first anniversary of the Emperor's Ascension, a grim-faced man joined the council and identified himself as a representative of the Holy Orders of the Emperor's Inquisition.{{Fn|20}} The fact that they called themselves "Orders" plural could be taken to suggest that the early Inquisition was an amalgamation of several organisations.{{citethis}}

Currently within the modern Inquisition of [[M41]] there are three '''Ordos Majoris''' (Xenos, Malleus, and Hereticus), and an unknown number of '''Ordos Minoris'''. These branches are ever-present for their mission is considered never-ending.{{Fn|22b}} Each branch specialises in the combat and investigation of specific threats to the Imperial domain. While [[Inquisitors]] from any Ordo are trained to deal with all potential dangers, it is the role of the Ordos to produce agents who are particularly adept at understanding and destroying specific abominations. Membership in an Ordo is not mandatory, and there are those Inquisitors who prefer not to join one.{{Cite ThisFn|22b}}

As well as the Ordos, there are many types of Inquisitorial groupings that an Inquisitor may belong to, however, as with the Ordos, membership in these is not mandatory.{{Cite ThisFn|54a}}

*'''Conclaves''' - Inquisitorial Conclaves can take two forms. The first is a gathering called by an Inquisitor (if called by an Inquisitor Lord it is termed a "High Conclave") to discuss a particular subject.{{Fn|18}} There are also more permanent regional Conclaves; these are federations of Inquisitors who watch over a particular area of Imperial space.{{Fn|7a}} The larger of these regional Conclaves may have resources such as ships, armies, fortresses, and libraries for the use of their members. Not all sectors of Imperial space are covered by a Conclave, and some areas are devoid of a permanent Inquisitorial presence. The head of each regional Conclave is normally an Inquisitor Lord, and is nominally appointed by the [[High Lords of Terra]]. There are also Conclaves operating at the [[Segmentum]] level,{{Fn|8a}} again headed by an Inquisitor Lord.{{citethisFn|8a}}

As a completely autonomous Imperial organisation beyond the power of the [[Adeptus Terra]], the Inquisition is immensely powerful. As the Inquisition's duties involve the scrutiny and policing of the other organisations of the Imperium, the Inquisition itself is answerable to no higher power except the Emperor. No one, except the Emperor himself, is beyond the scrutiny of the Inquisition. This power is officially known as the '''Inquisitorial Remit''' or '''Inquisitorial Mandate'''.{{Cite ThisFn|54b}}

If required, Inquisitors may call on the service and/or resources of any Imperial servant or organisation. Not even a [[High Lord of Terra]] may refuse the order of an Inquisitor without good reason. This power extends theoretically across the [[Adeptus Astartes]] and entire Imperium.{{Fn|54c}} Because the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] (however, learned Inquisitors show discretion and ''request'' Inquisition are the assistance watchdogs of the [[Space Marines]] Imperium, answerable only to themselves, given almost absolute power, along with such broad jurisdiction, corruption is an ever present danger. Its integrity is therefore upheld by constant self-policing and attempt not to anger the Adepts of [[Mars]])scrutiny.{{Cite ThisFn|54c}}

Because As per the Inquisition are the watchdogs of '''Inquisitorial Remit''', Inquisitors hold the Imperium, answerable only to themselves, given almost absolute power, along with such broad jurisdiction, corruption is an ever present dangerto judge all who fall beneath their gaze. Its integrity is therefore upheld by constant self-policing and scrutiny. In The Inquisition holds countless paths to death that usually correspond to the earliest editions level of guilt of the backgroundcondemned. The horrors of [[arco-flagellation]], this was the stated role [[Penal Legion]] conscription, or binding to a [[Penitent Engine]] are a small sample of unique forms of the Ordo Malleus, which were the Inquisition's secretive Inner Orderpenitence and absolution that Inquisitors use on a regular basis.{{Cite ThisFn|54c}}{{Fn|55}}

As per the '''Inquisitorial Remit''', Inquisitors hold the absolute power to judge all who fall beneath their gaze. The Inquisition holds countless paths to death that usually correspond to the level of guilt of the condemned. The horrors of [[arco-flagellation]], [[Penal Legion]] conscription, or binding to a [[Penitent Engine]] are a small sample of unique forms of penitence and absolution that Inquisitors use on a regular basis.{{Cite This}} Inquisitors have the authority to condemn an entire world to [[Exterminatus]] if it is deemed to be irredeemably corrupt. Exterminatus, the obliteration of a world, is only resorted to when the level of corruption a world bears is so monumental that it cannot be wiped out by any other means.{{Cite ThisFn|54c}}

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Inquisitors also use specially-trained [[Stormtroopers]] of the [[Imperial Guard]], known as [[Inquisitorial Stormtroopers]].{{citethis}} Some regional Inquisitorial Conclaves also appear to have their own unique forces to draw upon, such as the [[Stormwatcher]] Space Marine Chapter who are the sanctioned blades of the [[Caligari Conclave]].{{Fn|30}}