The Adeptus [WIP]

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Species Name: Adeptus
Species Type: Humanoid / Mechanical

Planet of Origin: Kessel | Adeptus Production Plant
Average Maximum age: 500 years
Age of Maturation: Varied
Average Height: 8ft
Average Weight: 2 tonnes
Notable biological features:

Mucranoid - The Weaver
This organ responds to chemical stimuli, causing the Adeptus to secrete a waxy substance that seals his skin. Adeptus are cocooned in this way before they enter suspended animation, and the process can even protect them from vacuum and the extremes of temperature.

Larraman's Organ - The Healer
When an Adeptus is wounded, the blood forms an instant layer of scar tissue, staunching blood flow and protecting the wound. This organ is responsible for producing the special blood cells called Larraman cells that make this possible.

Occulobe - The Eye of Vengeance
Thanks to this organ, Adeptus' have an eyesight that is far sharper and more capable in low-light environs than a normal man's.

Secondary Heart - The Maintainer
Situated on the right side of thier chest, this secondary heart is capable of boosting the blood supply or maintaining full life functions with the primary's destruction.

Biscopea - The Forge of Strength
This organ is immplanted into the chest cavity where it releases special muscle-building hormones, greatly increasing the Adeptus' strength.

Oolitic Kidney - The Purifer
This emergency detoxification organ allows an Adeptus to survive poisons and gases that are too powerful for even the most steel-gutted humans.

Interface - The Black Carapace
The hardened and shell-like ribcage of the Adeptus is covered with a stiff membrane. Neuron connectors from the membrane penetrate the Adeptus' spine and connect his nervous system to the interface. Connectors on the interface link up to the Adeptus' armour, equipment controls or monitors. This allows the Adeptus to control an armoured suit with all the speed and precision of his own body.

Multi-Lung - The Imbiber
Adeptus can close off thier normal lungs in favour of the bio-engineered multi-lung. The multi-lung enables the host to breath poisonous atmospheres or even water.

Sus-an Membrane - The Hibernator
This brain implant allows an Adeptus to enter a voluntary state of suspended animation in which he can survive for centuries of necessary.

Ossmodula - The Ironheart
This small implant made into the lower part of the brain affects bone growth. As a result, Adeptus have a tremendously strong and fast-healing skeleton and thier rib-cage is fused into a solid protective shell.

Catalepsean Node - The Unsleeping
Adeptus can rest half of thier brain at once, and thus stay awake for days at a time. The Catalessean Node which makes this possible is implanted into the brain where it controls the circadian rhythms of sleep and the Adeptus' response to sleep deprevation.

----Irremovable armour (will be applied for seperately)
----Inability to age

Number of limbs and Type: Four limbs (Two arms, two legs)

Culture:

Ranks & Titles

Being allied and considered a sub-faction of the Republic Military, you would expect the Adeptus to use the Republic Ranking system. You would be disappointed in the regard, as Adeptus have thier own Ranking system. Here is the system from bottom to top:

----Initiate
Used as scouts or last-minute reserves, these are the Adeptus who have yet to prove themselves in battle sufficiently enough to become a full-fledged Adeptus. Very lightly armoured and usually having only the bare minimum of body upgrades, the Initiates are basically left to thier own devices until they are considered worthy to wear a full body suit. The promotion prospects are as follows: New Initiate, Veteran Initiate, Initiate Vice-Sergeant and Initiate Sergeant. When reaching Initiate Sergeant, some may decide to stay and train the new Initiates that are recriuted.

----Soldier
The bulk of an Adeptus company are made up of these men. Passing the Initiate phase, these men are considered super-soldiers in thier own right and are deeply repected by the Republic Soldiers. Just a handful of these warriors can possibly hold a small town against an attack for several weeks. These soldiers are given most of the upgrades that are available and the stanard issue power armour for Adeptus. Some of these soldiers are taken and given different equipment for the different abilities that they have, explained below. Promotion prospects: Freshface, Seasoned Soldier, Special Weapon Operator, Squad Veteran, Vice-Sergeant and Sergeant.

--------Soldier | Assault Troop
Used as shock troopers and fast attacking soldiers, the Assault Marines are basically the berserkers of the Adeptus. Loaded with slightly less promenant power armour and a large Jump Pack connected to thier back that allows them to travel much further faster than normal troops, they are usually left to rip apart the enemy at close quarters with thier specially developed vibroblades and bolt pistols.

--------Soldier | Devastator/Heavy Weapons
Given a very wide variety of heavy weapons, such as the Plasma Cannon, Ripper Cannon and Heavy Missle Laucher, the Devastator Soldiers are used as Heavy Support for the troops in the front lines or used in the front lines themselves. They are the prime choice for defending a specific point but are very slow troops and work best when in buildings or backed into a corner.

--------Soldier | Vehicle Crewman
Some Adeptus show a great ability to work with vehicles, such as the great Stone-crusher and Annihilator tanks and transports such as the Pegasus War Transport and the Serpent Drop Pods, making sure that they are in working condition and operating. Promotion prospects: Weapon lacky, Weapon Commander, Ordanance Officer, Command Officer/Co-pilot, Captain/Main pilot

-------Soldier | Follower of the Scholar Arts
Some Adeptus soldiers are taken from thier squads and taught to worship and respect battle in all forms, bless thier brothers with purity seals as they ride forth for battle restore morale into all who are near and strike fear into all who opose him. At this stage they are just Apprentices and are only taught the basic philosiphies of war and have no right to grant official purity seals in the name of the almighty Battlegod

--------Soldier | Terminus Ultorum
When they Soldier performs a deed of great valour or honour in the name of the Imperium, they may be granted the right to wear MK-XI type Terminator armour, some of the strongest armour available to Adeptus. These men are recognised as true Veterans and heroes of the Battlegod. Thier standard issue equipment is of a MK-II Ultimatum-type Storm Bolter and a MK-IIa Power Fist. Promotion prospects: Newbie, Honoured Adeptus, Veteran Terminus, Vice-sergeant, Sergeant

----Veteran
As Adeptus perform deeds of absolute ferocity on the battlefield, the Battlegod himself will choose who is permitted into the 1st Company, Veteran Company. Depending on thier skills, they are assigned to different Veteran groups, such as the Vanguard Veterans and the Sternguard Veterans. The minimum age requirment for being a Veteran is usually 230-280 years but some Adeptus are admitted younger if they prove thier worth.

--------Veteran | Sternguard
Sternguard Veterans deploy wherever the battleline is most vulnerable, facing down the most impossible odds with icy calm and precise bolter fire. They are the image of what every Adeptus aspires to become, and the pinnacle of any army's fighting force. Unlike thier Vanguard Veteran counterparts, the Sternguard rely mostly on the ranged side of combat, being the best in thier field when it comes to mowing down lines and lines of troops with a barrage of deadly-accurate shots. They are known for thier ability to stand fast against even the largest of enemy hordes.

--------Veteran | Vanguard
The masters of close combat, the Vanguard Veterans risk their very life to rip apart the enemy from the inside out. They are known for dropping in precisely the right location at precisely the correct time, which is due their highly advanced warships, Kraken Gunships, with their highly advanced drop pod technology and orbital jump pack enhancements. These extremely powerful warriors armed with power weapons, thunder hammers and powerful bolt pistols are the cream of the top, proven through trials of fire and blood.

--------Chaplain
Chaplains are, in many ways, the embodiment of the Adeptus, performing the rites and rituals of the chapter, paying homage to the Battlegod before any battle takes place. They administer special notes to Adeptus soldiers, written by the Battlegod himself, to serve and protect those who receive them, which serve no other purpose but to inspire and boost the morale of any troop that is deemed worthy to get one. In combat, these Adeptus are the things that keep a squad fighting their hardest, fighting to protect their honour as the Battlegod's chosen.

--------Librarian
If an Adeptus, at Initiate rank is found to be Force Sensitive, he is immediately sent to Coruscant to begin his 100 years of Jedi training, eventually returning when deemed needed by the Battlegod as Librarians, masters of using the Force in combat. They are given specialized armour made of heavy cortosis weave that resists lightsabers and their brain fitted with an amplifier to increase the potency of their Force abilities. These Adeptus are used not only as a highly potent force on the battlefield but also as political and economical advisors, labelled the greatest thinkers of their time.

----Command
As the highest ranking Adeptus, these warriors are highly revered and respected due to their hundreds of years of dedicated service to the Battlegod. These men are the names by which the Adeptus fight and die. They control their troops with a fist of iron and a shield blessed by the Battlegod himself.

--------Command | Command Squad
These Adeptus act as conveyors of orders and bearers of reports. Accompanying a Commander to battle, these men have proven themselves time and time again that they are not to be trifled with. Armed with the best weapons and armour money can buy, these soldiers are the personal bodyguards of the Commander and the last line of defence. These men can make or break a battle.

--------Command | Captain
Lower ranking than Commanders but by no means less powerful, these men act as lieutenants to their Commanders or if they are leading a force on their own, command the troops with the help of an advisor. This is when an Adeptus begins to get relic armour and such from their chapter and it is not unheard of for Captains to skip a few ranks and get to Chapter Master without having to pass initiations, though this rank is the cut-off for such rank jumping. These guys can specialize in one type of combat or many, it does not matter, though they cannot lead a force without a Librarian advisor.

--------Command | Commander
These men are the best in their field. Very few in number but by no means vacant, these men are the embodiments of their force. They are what keeps their force going. Without a Commander, there is no discipline, no order and most of all, no morale. Without a Commander, a force falls into disarray. Do not take this position lightly, it is a great burden as well as a great honour. Do not fail. For the Battlegod!

--------Command | Chapter Master
Like the name states, the Masters of the Chapter. This does not necessarily have to be the strongest warrior, but can be the greatest thinker, the man who has led them to the greatest amount of victories, brought the chapter the most benefits. Most likely Commanders that have been promoted to this rank, there are only six in total, and only six chapters. The Burning Scholars, The Custodes Astartes, the Aurus Hastati, the Sanguinary Guard, the Blood Skulls and the Bronze Mist. The entire Chapter must vote on who is the most worthy Commander or Captain of this title. These men answer directly to the Battlegod and to the Battlegod only. In times of war, they form the Council of the Six Paths, deciding on matters and planning attacks and strategies.

----The Battlegod
And finally, the man himself. Sitting atop the Golden Throne, this man is the top of the game, the greatest warrior of the Adeptus and a man you has served for at least 400 years within the Adeptus. He is revered as a God and any order from him is an order followed, not to do so, is punishable by swift death. The Battlegod cannot be replaced until he is killed, which is not an easy task. When the Battlegod himself is forced into battle, the troops do not take kindly to enemy, growing an intense hatred of them very quickly for putting their precious Battlegod in danger. When a new Battlegod is chosen, he is given the legendary Greatsword of Orus and the Golden Armour of Sanguinus to wear into battle, in memory of the very first Battlegod, Sanguinus Cassus.

History:

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