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High-ranking members of the Order of Ruin were commonly referred to as Numerologists and, in addition to performing the role of [[Techmarines]], they were also known for possessing considerable tactical acumen. The formulation of logistics and battle plans was their key responsibility, which the Numerologists took to with fervor. Of particular note was the almost preternatural speed with which they could develop new plans to counter enemy movements and relay orders to one another. Thousand Sons battlegroups containing Numerologists could react to changes in tactical plans with fluid synchronicity with one another, even when separated by hundreds of kilometers. Much of their success can be attributed to the [[psychic]] abilities of the Numerologists, who employed both divination and telepathy to predict enemy movements and effortlessly relaid such changes to their allies.{{Fn|2}}
During the [[Great Crusade]], the Numerologists were commonly deployed with rear elements of the [[Thousand Sons]], as the [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] fought its foes. However , this changed with the coming of the [[Horus Heresy]] and the shattering of the Thousand Sons, during the [[Burning of Prospero]]. In the aftermath of their Legion's near -destruction, the surviving Numerologists now found themselves frequently deployed in the front lines of battle. In order to minimize their risk, many were accompanied by Thousand Sons known as '''Life Wards''', who had sworn to protect the Numerologists no matter the cost. These groups were called Numerologist Cabals and normally consisted of 1 Numerologist and 4 Life Wards. Though , though this could be increased to ultimately 9 Life Wards if the need arose.{{Fn|2}}
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