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By mid-[[M32]] and the [[War of the Beast]], the Inquisition was operating as a single order from [[Titan]] and largely still a secret. However, the desperation of the war prompted the formal division of the Inquisition between the [[Ordo Xenos]] and [[Ordo Malleus]].{{Fn|28}} Many more Ordos have since been created.{{Fn|22a}}
==OrganizationOrganisation==[[Image:InquisitionOrg.jpg|thumb|right|Organization Organisation of the Inquisition{{Fn|31}}]]
'''Ordos''' are a major operational subfaction within the [[Imperial]] Inquisition. As the Inquisition possesses neither a formalized hierarchy nor leadership, each Inquisitor is free to pursue the mission of humanity's survival in the manner they see most appropriate. Like-minded individuals gather together to investigate areas of mutual interest and concern, as bounded by one of the many Inquisitorial Ordos. Each Ordo comes and goes with the times, for many Inquisitors move freely between them according to their own whims and judgement. Ordos can grow larger in crises and then exist only on paper until its field becomes relevant once more. Association with an Ordo is not a matter of absolute allegiance, nor does it preclude an Inquisitor's involvement in matters pertaining to another Ordo.{{Fn|22b}}
*[[Ordo Calixis]] - Coordinates Inquisition within the [[Calixis Sector]].{{Fn|53}}
*[[Ordo Cartographica]] - Censors Imperial maps of the [[galaxy]].{{Fn|52}}
*[[Ordo Chronos]] - A ill-fated organizationorganisation, all the members of which vanished.{{Fn|10}}
*[[Ordo Chronus]] - Monitors and removes temporal anomalies.{{Fn|24}}
*[[Ordo Custodum]] - Based on [[Terra]].{{Fn|22a}}
==Inquisitorial Ranks==
*{{Main|Inquisitorial Ranks}}
Although there is no formal structure of rank or command in the Inquisition, save for the recognition that the [[Emperor]] is the highest ranked figure and supreme commander,{{Fn|7c}} there are a number of positions that may be held by an Inquisitor. These positions do not bring any more authority (an Inquisitor's authority is already absolute), however the incumbent Inquisitor will have increased influence over his peers by virtue of his office. The powerful [[Inquisitorial Representative]] represents the organization organisation on the [[High Lords of Terra]].{{Fn|18}}
==Recruitment and Promotion==
