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On their wealthy [[Homeworld]], those that withstand the subterranean coming-of-age ritual known as the '''Trial of the Lava Lakes''' enjoy a wealth that is more than sufficient to buy their way out of the [[Astra Militarum]]. But [[Ventrillia]] has a proud military culture with a history of dueling that stretches back to pre-[[Imperial]] times, and few Nobles would risk the dishonour of giving up their commissions.{{Fn|2}} Or the wrath of any [[Commissar]] who learned of such tithe avoidance.{{Fn|7}} Instead, the Nobles "donate" their wealth to [[Departmento Munitorum]] officials and [[Rogue Trader]]s in exchange for assignments and passage to war zones rich in adventure and glory, rather than simply being fed to the meat grinder. When the Nobles go to war they do so armed not only with a [[lasgun]] and bayonet, but also an ancestral dueling sword, a quickblade, or heavy [[Wikipedia: Zweihänder|zwei-hander]].{{Fn|2}}
Their Regiments are known for their ruthless discipline{{Fn|8}} and for using [[Ventrillia]]'s wealth to keep the Nobles' [[Regiment]]s equipped with ostentatious opulence and splendor. These are to the standards their highest-born scions are used to and even the lowest-born Nobles' uniforms are often of greater value than officers of other worlds. Also the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] uses the rarest of gem stones found on Ventrillia, for manufacturing and research purposes. In order to have a steady supply of these gems, the Mechanicus makes sure that the Nobles are abundantly equipped with [[Super-Heavy Tank]]s. Like their uniforms, these tanks are also superior to those found in other [[Astra Militarum Regiment]]s.{{Fn|7}} The Nobles' wealth also ensures they are given rations that do not include [[Corpse-Starch]], indoor dormitories for their use, and also squires and manservants to assist them with menial tasks.{{Cite Marker End}}
==Ventrillian Ignobles==
