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===High Heretechnica===The Orders of High Heretechnica hated above all others include the following: These related to the creation of[[Silica Animus|artificial sentience]], such as the so-called [[Men of Iron]] which had plagued humanity’s [[Dark Age of Technology]]. The manipulation of the human gene-code, particularly where relating to the mysteries of the [[Primarch]]s, the [[Legio Custodes]] or the creation of [[pariah]]s and other abominations against nature, and lastly, the deep study of the [[Warp]].{{Fn|1}}
The acquisition of xenos devices is often considered Creating a grave heresy.{{Fn|7b}} Using [[Xenotechservitor]] that retains a certain level of awareness is considered a tech heresy by some or a valuable opportunity by others. Opinions such as these can lead to the cooperation or conflict between [[tech-priest]]s and [[Inquisitor]]s, depending on the alignment of each party.{{Fn|5}} [[Xenarite]]s and many other tech-priests of [[Stygies VIII]] often walk this fine line{{Fn|48}}
Creating ==Punishment==Punishments for those condemned of tech-heresy can vary drastically depending on the crime, severity of their actions, and their accusers. A minor dlights might only results in a loss of resources or access to them, other times, it could result in exile to the far region of the respective Sector of space. Those who aren't technically guilty of tech-heresy, but found to have incorrect thoughts going against the current tenets of their respective Cult hierarchies, are considered apostates and labelled [[servitorMalatek]] that retains a certain level .{{Fn|12}} More serious heresies require greater punishments, such as the removal of augmentation, cranial scouring, and corrective re-engramation, followed with formal declaration to their respective councils on the errors of awareness their ways.{{Fn|12}} The most serious crimes are often sentenced in closed tribunals. Death is considered typically the least of the punishments for the worst offenders of the Cult. More often than not their fate is servitorisation. Prior to this, it isn't uncommon for every ounce of data to be extracted from their brains in a tech heresyhorrific manner, all to better root out the extent of their heresies. Their minds are then destroyed and their bodies transformed into base servitors to live out the rest of their wretched lives.{{Fn|812}}
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Much like being a [[heretek]], there are many grey areas of tech-heresy, many of which do not involve [[Chaos]], [[traitor]]s, or the [[Dark Mechanicum]] at all. Some rogue tech-priests remain in the Adeptus Mechanicus, their tech heresy hidden or unnoticed, and remain loyal to the [[Imperium]] and [[humanity]].{{Fn|3}}
In regard to genetic modification, the [[Lex Mechanicus]] allows for a plethora of methods to be applied, however, pursuing mutant genetic strains and splicing [[xenos]] DNA are a damnable tech heresy.{{Fn|10b}} An extreme safeguard some take to prevent this specific tech heresy is that of the [[Puritens]] surgery.{{Fn|11}}
The acquisition of xenos devices is often considered a grave heresy.{{Fn|7b}} Using [[Xenotech]] is considered tech heresy by some or a valuable opportunity by others. Opinions such as these can lead to the cooperation or conflict between [[tech-priest]]s and [[Inquisitor]]s, depending on the alignment of each party.{{Fn|5}} [[Xenarite]]s and many other tech-priests of [[Stygies VIII]] often walk this fine line.{{Fn|4}} ==Lesser Tech-Heresies==What explicitly constitutes tech-heresy is vague enough that is can cover a vast amount of subjects and categories. These true nature of what defines a tech-heresy can vary depending on the world or [[Sector]] of space.{{Fn|12}} Lesser tech-heresy are a miscellaneous collection of those that that don't fall under the primary heresies regarding [[artificial intelligence]], excessive genetic manipulation, in-depth study of the warp, returning the dead to life, and betrayal or disloyalty to the Cult Mechanicus.{{Fn|12}} ===Misuse of Technology===One category of lesser tech-heresy is the misuse of technology. This is an extremely broad category that can range from simply using otherwise innocent technology against the Adeptus Mechanicus instead of for it, speaking blasphemy of the Omnissiah over a vox, or simply venting one's frustration towards a particularly stubborn machine spirit while in the presence of a Tech-Priest.{{Fn|12}} Another example of this minor heresy would be a Tech-Priest turning the majority of a [[Hive|hive city's]] hab-block into bestial servitor loyal only to them. [[Illucius Grizvaldi]] committed such an atrocity and was summarily captured by the Inquisition and executed. Grizvaldi had only been a relatively low-profile heretek prior to these crime.{{Fn|12}} ===Other Unsanctioned Communion with the Machine===The unsanctioned communion with the machine is an extremely conservative set of complex stipulations placed on the lay citizen (not belonging to the Mechanicus) of the Calixis Sector. Put forward by the extremely influential and conservative Arch-Magos [[Ralwure]] the Golden, this defines various sets of activities as tech-heresy. One of its bans disallows any lay citizen from crafting unsanctioned [[Imperial bionics|augments]] or scavenging technology. Although not fully adopted, the policy also seeks to include any interference or harm caused to a Tech-HeresiesPriest also be considered tech-heresy. This category is replete with precedents and exceptions that only those within the Cult can hope to understand.{{Fn|12}} ===Other===
Anyone can commit tech heresy, whether they're an Imperial citizen, [[guardsmen]], or tech-priest. More mundane tech heresies include the guardsmen crew of a [[Battle Tank]] performing anything more than the most basic of repairs on their tank, and even then, only under the most dire of circumstances. Such heresies can be as innocuous as flipping a switch.{{Fn|6}}
In the average Imperial citizen often considers melding with technology as what they'd interpret as "tech heresy", as far as they understand it. Another fairly mundane unsanctioned tech heresy that would cause a [[tech-adept]]'s duress, would be guardsmen cooking their [[lasgun]]s' charge cells around a fire. This is an old trick common among the [[Imperial Guard]] in order to charge a few extra shots. The power pack being this near a fire causes metal degrigation, reduction of cell endurance, and other material decay.{{Fn|7a}}
What is or isn't considered tech-heresy can vary depending on which sects and beliefs are currently prevailing amongst the majority of the priesthood.{{Fn|2}} Different sects and Forge Worlds can have subtle but widely different views on what is considered breaking the [[Universal Law]]s of the Omnissiah. These differing interpretations are often debated.{{Fn|10a}}
**{{Endn|10b}}: pg. 12
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Fire Warrior (Novel)]], Chapter 3
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Dark Heresy: The Lathe Worlds]], pgs. 24-26 - ''Tech-Heresy''
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