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The Ecclesiarchy is the ruler of the [[Imperial Cult]], the bearer of the sacred word of the [[Emperor]]. It spread into the lives of every citizen and servant of the Imperium, from the most humble miner and scribe, to the greatest heroes and the most influential officials, including the [[High Lords of Terra]]. The High Lords believing, like every other citizen, that the Ecclesiarchy was speaking for the Emperor, would often follow their words in directing the Imperium. Though they did not actually speak the words of the Emperor, the Ecclesiarchy did little to retract this image, and soon they were indirectly controlling the fate of the Imperium, influencing legal changes, military deployments and organization, threat priority decision-making and where Imperial resources should be directed, often towards themselves.{{Cite Marker End}}

The Administratum, often thought of as the centre of the Imperium, was angered at its loss of power. This began a feud that continues to the present day, and is likely to continue far into the future. The Administratum began to use its position to undermine the power of the Ecclesiarchy. They could influence voting and position its own loyal followers in other departments. From [[M34]] to [[M35]], the power of the Ecclesiarchy waned and, following the election of a series of weak [[Ecclesiarch]]s, the Administratum managed to wrestle back control of the Imperium. They continued to gain power at the expense of the Ecclesiarchy, although allowing them to keep their external image as dictating the words of the Emperor and ruling the Imperium, while the Administratum began to wield the true power.{{Cite Marker End}}