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To this end, the Thorians closely study the interaction of consciousness, energy and the warp, believing that if they can manipulate these energies correctly they can channel the [[Emperor]]’s spirit into a suitable vessel and effectively resurrect the Master of Mankind. There have been many attempts to create a body suitable for such an important ritual, including the disastrous events on Incunabla, but so far none have succeeded. Followers of the Thorian philosophies constantly scour the galaxy for beings they term “Avatars”, individuals of such power that they may prove able to contain the [[Emperor]]’s soul once more – or be turned to evil by the Ruinous Powers.
Many Thorian inquisitors are found within the [[Ordo Malleus]], where their greater understanding of the immaterium grants them an insight into how the rebirth of the [[Emperor ]] could be achieved. Others may be found among the [[Ordo Hereticus]], though there are few within the [[Ordo Xenos]], save those who believe manipulation of alien psychic-engineering, such as that of the Eldar may provide valuable insights. Inquisitors of all orders foster the growth of resurrectionist cults throughout the Imperium, as they provide useful foot-soldiers for an inquisitor when he must raise an army to achieve his ends.
Opponents of the Thorians claim that were the [[Emperor]] to be reborn it would cause a schism and cival war more deadly than that begun by [[Horus]]. Believers and unbelievers would fight to the death and the galaxy would be consumed in an apocalyptic holy war. They cite the Thorian’s naivete, claiming that they cannot know what would come back, that the [[Emperor]] himself might be changed, altered by his long absence from the flesh. And more importantly, what of the Astronomican? The [[Imperium]] would surely collapse without the [[Emperor]]’s guiding light to steer ships through the Empyrean. The risks inherent in what the Thorians propose are too great for many to contemplate but, despite this, the Thorians are determined upon their course.
