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A '''Heretek''' is a member of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] who has strayed from its strictures and dictates, and betrayed the [[Cult Mechanicus]] by, for instance, weakening the Adeptus' stranglehold on the knowledge of the Imperium's technology, or embracing individual experimentation and innovation.{{Fn|1b}}

==Background==

===Becoming a Heretek===

Some Hereteks simply strive for power and knowledge. Such ambitious individuals may then realize the wealth of information that may be gleaned by straying from the teachings of the Archmagos Doctrinal.{{Fn|1b}}

===Life as a Heretek===

No matter the reason for becoming a Heretek, it is a most dangerous way of life; for should a Heretek be found out by a member of the Cult Mechanicus, they face harsh punishment, often meaning either immediate destruction or having their implants ripped out to have whatever remains of their flesh converted into a [[servitor]] as penance.{{Fn|1b}} Other times, those sentenced to having all their [[augmetic]]s removed, might survive due to external intervention and repair, rather than the drawn out death that is expected when released after said sentence.{{Fn|18}}

==Sources==

**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 38

**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 44

*{{Endn|3}}: [[Dark Heresy Core Rulebook]], pg. 340

*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Knights (8th Edition)]], pg. 68 — ''Artefacts of Tyranny: Helm of Warp-Sight''

**{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 36 - ''Chapter 1: Skill Tests''

**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 38 - ''Chapter 1: Assistance''