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From the Desk of Inquisitor Tarus Dart
Document 12539
"Recruitment Prospects Within the Calixis Sector"
Compiled by Acolyte Adelei Aden
Jericus Erek
Homeworld: Unidentified Scum Barge, Scintilla Orbit, Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Occupation: Criminal
Association: Various Scintilla underworld gangs
Wanted by Scintillan Arbites for several dozen petty crimes
Appearance: Skinny, malnourished build and features; pale blue skin from void exposure; copper hair; black eyes; lost his right pinky finger in a firefight with Arbites officials
History: Jericus Erek was born to lower class parents aboard an unidentified and since destroyed scum barge that once resided in orbit over Scintilla. His parents were evidently killed during a dispute with a Rogue Trader not long after. Erek was raised by the petty criminal Mikaelus "Black Mike" Silias, most well known for his pickpocketing skills and frequent escapes from Arbites authorities. Silias disappeared shortly after Erek's 15th birthday, leaving the boy on his own.
From that point on, Erek used the skills taught to him by Silias to survive in the underworld of Hive Tarsus. Numerous petty crimes can be traced to him, though in all cases he has avoided arrest and imprisonment by an overtaxed Arbites (see Document 4262, "Heretic Movements of Scintilla"). Erek currently lives in Hive Sibellus, where he again survives as a petty criminal. Erek has recently come into contact with the criminal gang known as the 9th District; his criminal contacts could come in handy.
Skills: Erek is skilled at stealth, sleight of hand, and persuasion. His criminal contacts in the underworld of the Calixis Sector also serve him well, and could be made to serve the Emperor.
Recruitment Profile: Is likely to balk at authority, but highly susceptible to promises of material wealth. Avoid confrontational approach; subject could flee, and is skilled at evasion.
Inquisitor's Notes: He seems skilled, but untrustworthy. Still, we need a stealth expert; I will consider him.
Akadia Renaul
Homeworld: Sinophia, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Occupation: Criminal
Association: Various Sinophian gangs
Wanted by Sinophian Arbites for petty crimes, murder of noble Madrigal Lithe
Appearance: Well-built features; ruddy skin; black hair; green eyes; warts on much of her face
History: Akadia Renaul was born to lower class parents on Sinophia, where her parents raised her to one day be a factory worker in one of the planet's shrinking industrial bases. An underworld baron known as Crimson took control of her neighborhood, and press-ganged her family into servitude. Renaul was brought up among criminal company, learning the ways of thieves and killers.
At the young of 24, Renaul came into contact with the noble Madrigal Lithe, a dangerous man with rumors of heresy buzzing around him. Lithe apparently wanted to keep Renaul as a paramour, but Renaul killed him under unknown circumstances. Renaul has since been on the run, leaving a string of petty crime in her wake.
Skills: Renaul is a skilled thief and occasional killer, with strong ties to the underworld of Sinophia
Recruitment Profile: Renaul is wanted; a blanket pardon for her murder of Lithe should serve to interest her
Inquisitor's Notes: The motivation of clearing her name could work well for us, but it seems that her past could be more trouble than it's worth. I will have to consider her carefully.
Thyrati Empellios
Homeworld: Hive Pylus, Solomon, Calixis Sector (Raised by Ordo Famulous)
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Occupation: Cleric
Association: Adeptus Ministorum, Ordo Famulous (see Document 1845, "The Ordo Famulous")
Appearance: Extremely attractive, noble features; pale skin; golden blonde hair; watery blue eyes; has a large Aquila tattooed on her back
History: Thyrati Empellios is a cleric of Adeptus Ministorum. Raised by the Ordo Famulous after being born to noble parents on Solomon, Empellios joined the Ministorum as soon as they allowed her to join, presumably at the prompting on the mysterious Ordo. Empellios has a mastery of the Imperial Creed unmatched by many senior clerics of the Ministorum, and a faith tempered by service on Malise.
Empellios is currently stationed on the Agri-world of Iocanthos, in the court of the minor warlord Malik Demair (see Document 10247, "Warlords of Iocanthos"). Demair has apparently gained a renewed faith in the God-Emperor, and recent movements suggest that he is expanding his power base on this basis. Intelligence reports that Empellios is largely responsible for this change in demeanor.
Skills: Empellios is a learned scholar of religious matters, and has received training in forbidden lore from the Ordo Famulous. She is also extremely charismatic; she may be what is needed to hold together the group for this particular assignment.
Recruitment Profile: Has a strong respect of authority; merely presenting the Imperial Rosette should be enough to convince her to join.
Inquisitor's Notes: Loyal, zealous, and well trained; she would do well. Put her down as definite.
Gammith Tai
Homeworld: [REDACTED], Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Occupation: Formerly [REDACTED]; cleric
Association: [REDACTED]
Appearance: Slender build; dark skin; brown hair; brown eyes; distinctively pierced ears
History: Gammith Tai's early history is classified, but well known to the Inquisitor.
Since the encounter on [REDACTED], Tai has serving as a cleric on the Emperor's Guidance, a destroyer of the Battlefleet Calixis. Tai seems to suffer no residual effects of the [REDACTED], and so is an ideal candidate for service.
Skills: Tai is exceptionally strong, and a skilled fighter; in addition, his experience with [REDACTED] make him an excellent choice
Recruitment Profile: Tai's [REDACTED] should still be active; using it will ensure loyalty
Inquisitor's Notes: Tai may be skilled, but he is exceptionally dangerous, no matter what conditioning he has undergone. I think he should remain where he is.
Sigismund XVII
Homeworld: Forge #4, Nylite, Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Occupation: Tech-priest
Association: Adeptus Mechanicus
Appearance: Brawny, heavily muscled build; ruddy skin; patches of unruly gray hair; green eyes; Mechanicus implants cover about half of his face
History: Sigismund XVII was born on the small forge world of Nylite, a shadow next to the massive lathes of the Calixis Sector. Sigismund was initially earmarked to join the Skitaarii, but at an early age showed a remarkable aptitude for the skills required by the Mechanicus. His destiny was changed, and Sigismund was trained in the ways of the Omnissiah.
Sigismund remains a novice in the eyes of the Machine Cult, but is considered to show great promise by his brethren. Worryingly, however, Sigismund has become fascinated by certain kinds of heretek and xenotech, in particular that of the xenos known as the Eldar. Sigismund has been reprimanded for his interests, but according to reports by his superiors, continues to study forbidden technology. Nonetheless, his potential cannot be ignored.
Skills: Technological skills of the Adeptus Mechanicus; study of xenotech makes him an ideal candidate for fighting xenos
Recruitment Profile: As a member of the Machine Cult, Sigismund is susceptible to offers of knowledge; access to an Inquisitor's library could influence him easily
Inquisitor's Notes: Sigismund seems like an excellent choice, but his loyalty to the Machine Cult may overcome his loyalty to the Imperium. In addition, his history of heretek could make him a liability.
Wollsey CV
Homeworld: Maccabeus Quintus, Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Occupation: Tech-priest
Association: Adeptus Mechanicus
Appearance: Stocky, short build; dark skin; dyed black hair; blue eyes; carries a distinct odor of oil
History: Born to the small contingent of Mechanicus servitors on Maccabeus Quintus, Wollsey was raised as a tech-priest from a young age. Largely serving to service the administrative logibanks of the holy world, Wollsey is an expert on logisystems and servitors. Wollsey is respected by the people of his homeworld as something of a holy man, though he insists he merely does his duty.
Wollsey has not distinguished himself other than providing faithful service, despite his limited knowledge of the Imperial Creed. Still, he is loyal to Terra before Mars, making him an excellent candidate for Inquisitorial service.
Skills: Technical skills of the Adeptus Mechanicus; especially skilled with servitors and logisystems
Recruitment Profile: Wollsey is loyal, and should present no troubles for a recruiter
Inquisitor's Notes: Capable and loyal, but not exceptional. Perhaps not the sort of individual we need.
Stranga Rek
Homeworld: Sillithen, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Occupation: Guardswoman
Association: Imperial Guard, 5th Sillithen Rangers
Appearance: Lean, fit build, befitting a soldier of the Imperial Guard; fair skin; brown hair; brown eyes; ears are ripped in a ritual disfigurement common to her homeworld
History: Stranga Rek's homeworld of Sillithen is a feral world in the Calixis Sector, not far from the other feral world of Dusk. Sillithen is a desert planet with few records kept, so little is known of Rek's past before she was conscripted into the Imperial Guard regiment. Sillithen's only tithe is soldiers for the Guard, and Rek was selected along with much of the rest of her tribe.
During a [REDACTED] attack on another feral world, [REDACTED], Rek distinguished herself in combat against the xenos. Rek survived going face to face with the [REDACTED] leading the attack, but much of the rest of her regiment was decimated in the attack. Moves have been made to fold what remains of her unit into another regiment, but an Inquisitorial hold has been placed on that action for the time being.
Skills: Rek is a vicious fighter, and a born survivor; the harsh climate and fierce predators of her homeworld have trained her well
Recruitment Profile: Rek is effectively in an administrative limbo, but reports indicate she is itching to get back to action; merely approaching her should be successful
Inquisitor's Notes: Rek seems like an excellent choice, and her eagerness speaks well of her. She is a definite choice for the position.
Wrax Tollan
Homeworld: Dusk, Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Occupation: Guardsman
Association: Imperial Guard, 44th Dusk Warriors
Appearance: Large, muscular build; tan skin; blonde hair; grey eyes; ritual scarification on much of his body
History: Wrax Tollan was born on the feral world of Dusk, where vicious predators and harsh environments make most of the inhabitants into fierce warriors. Tollan is no different; he has trained for warfare since childhood, and has proven to be effective with both primitive and advanced weapons. Before being selected for the Imperial Tithe, Tollan developed an enmity that lasts to this day with the local commander, an Imperial Guard commander by the name of Maran Tolliver.
Tollan has seen combat on several of the Calixis Sector's battlefronts, and was also slated to serve in the Achilus Crusade. Before his unit shipped out, however, a malfunction in their transports Gellar field resulted in demonic incursions. Tollan survived, but much of the rest of his unit was killed. Tollan is currently awaiting reassignment.
Skills: Tollan is a fierce fighter and dangerous combatant, but has serious problems with insubordination
Recruitment Profile: Tollan is currently unassigned; presenting the Rosette to his commander should suffice to recruit him
Inquisitor's Notes: Tollan is skilled, but his lack of discipline makes him a liability. Keep him out of action; I may yet find a use for him.
Ziapatra Anderos
Homeworld: Volg Hive, Fenksworld, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Occupation: Arbitrator
Affiliation: Adeptus Arbites
Appearance: Lean, wiry build; dark skin; brown hair; green eyes; skin is perpetually stained with dirt
History: Born in the dangerous environment Volg Hive on Fenksworld, Ziapatra is a born survivor. Her parents are not recorded, but were believed to be criminals; Ziapatra did not follow their path, and instead joined the Adeptus Arbites at a young age. Volg Hive's Arbites are even tougher than those of other worlds, and Ziapatra did not disappoint.
Her record as an arbitrator shows an effective, if merciless, officer; hundreds of criminals and minor heretics gunned down over the course of her career, and dozens of arrests, usually with the perpetrator having taken wounds. Ziapatra is currently assigned to Volg Hive's upper side, where a corrupt nobility offers her fewer attempts to violently apprehend the criminals she is assigned to.
Skills: Ziapatra is a powerful fighter and a born survivor of hostile environments
Recruitment Profile: Ziapatra is growing bored investigating noble crimes; the offer of direct action should serve to attract her interest
Inquisitor's Notes: Skilled, but vicious; we may need a softer touch. Still, should we require a zealous enforcer, she will be my first choice
Lupa Obscras
Homeworld: Cyprian's Gate, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Occupation: Arbitrator
Affiliation: Schola Progenum, Adeptus Arbites
Appearance: Athletic build and features; tanned skin; blonde hair; grey eyes; Mechanicus electoo on her arms
History: Lupa Obscras was trained by the Schola Progenium after being born to Arbites officials on Cyprian's Gate. Obscras was given to the Schola for training, where she showed a proclivity for combat and legal matters. After twenty years in the Schola, Obscras was assigned to the Arbites of Hive Sibellus on Scintilla.
Her record during this time is exemplary, with hundreds of arrests and dozens of kills. Obscras also exposed corruption within the Arbites of Hive Sibellus, leading to the arrest and execution of Arbitrator Kylus Montag, who was found to be consorting with the Red Dawn cult (see Document 4262, "Heretic Movements of Scintilla"). Following this, Obscras was reassigned, but continues to provide exemplary service. The only black mark on her record is the escape of Jericus Erek (see subsection A), despite him taking a wound in the firefight.
Skills: Obscras is a skilled fighter and investigator. Her instincts and training mean that she is skilled at recognizing heresy and corruption of many sorts. She has also killed dozens of heretics in conflicts throughout Hive Sibellus, making her something of an expert in such matters
Recruitment Profile: Obscras is a loyal Imperial citizen who responds well to authority; she will likely jump at the call to join this assignment
Inquisitor's Notes: Obscras is perfect; skilled, loyal, and zealous. Her animosity with Erek could be a problem, however.
Haxtes Morgannen
Homeworld: Hive Calmis, Malfi, Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Occupation: Adept
Affiliation: Morgannen family, Adeptus Administratum
Appearance: Short, stunted build; tan skin; mousy brown hair; green eyes; often sickly due to a congenital cough
History: Haxtes Morgannen was born to the powerful Morgannen family. While their eldest son, Cirex, became an officer of the Imperial Navy currently serving in Battlefleet Calixis, Haxtes was to be sent to the Imperial Guard. However, Haxtes was cursed with a slight build and a weak constitution, but blessed with a brilliant intellect. Haxtes was instead sent to the Adeptus Administratum.
Not long after becoming an adept of the Administratum, Haxtes discovered that his parents were members of the Malfian cult known as the Bloody Hands (see Document 4782, "Heretic Movements of Malfi"). Morgannen turned his parents over the Arbites, but was spared from arrest because of his earnestness. Morgannen is still a member of the Administratum, but is under close watch until it can be confirmed that he is free of heresy.
Skills: Morgannen has extensive connections among the elite of Malfi and the Calixis Sector, as well as an impressive intellect and education
Recruitment Profile: Morgannen is currently under close scrutiny by the Arbites; lifting this attention should be enough to bring him to the fold
Inquisitor's Notes: Morgannen is an excellent choice; brilliant and skilled, with something to prove. He's exactly what we need.
***Highly Classified***
***Inquisition Eyes Only***
Zuriel [REDACTED]
Homeworld: [REDACTED], Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Occupation: [REDACTED]
Affiliation: [REDACTED]
Appearance: Fit, athletic build; dark skin; dyed blue hair; blue eyes; fingers shake in high pressure situations
History: Zuriel [REDACTED] was born on [REDACTED] to an death cult overseen by the Officio Assassinorum. Zuriel has yet to see any field experience, as his training was completed only recently. His skills in simulation, however, have proven beyond almost all others from his cult.
Inquisitor, the rest of Zuriel's history is far too classified for my lowly eyes.
Recruitment Profile: Zuriel has been trained to serve the Inquisition; requesting his services should suffice
Inquisitor's Notes: Zuriel is dangerous, and the Assassinorum is a wild card. Keep him on the back burner for now.
***End Classified Section***
Regia Kollegros
Homeworld: Gunmetal City, Scintilla, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 35
Occupation: Assassin
Affiliation: Various Gunmetal City gangs (see Document 6757, "Gangs of Gunmetal City")
Appearance: Lanky, unassuming build and features; ruddy skin; grey hair; green eyes
History: Regia Kollegros was born to noble parents in the realtively new hive of Gunmetal City on Scintilla. Her parents fell from grace, however, after a deal with a Rogue Trader went bad, and they were cast down to the undercity. They were killed shortly thereafter in a dispute with a criminal gang, and Kollegros raised herself on the streets.
At some point, Kollegros encountered noted underworld assassin Simon Tayleian, who apparently acted as a surrogate father. Kollegros followed in his footsteps, becoming a skilled assassin and killer for hire. She has since become highly in demand, as her unassuming appearance makes her an unlikely assassin.
Skills: Kollegros is skilled at stealth operations and an excellent shooter and killer
Recruitment Profile: Kollegros is desperate for work, despite her reputation; wealth should serve as an excellent motivator
Inquisitor's Notes: Kollegros may be a novice, but the criminal is far more predictable than the zealot. She will do as our assassin.
Garvel "The Mongrel" Venden
Homeworld: The Imperial Retribution, Battlefleet Calixis, Calixis Sector
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Occupation: Sanctioned psyker
Affiliation: Collegium Psykana, Battlefleet Calixis
Appearance: Skeletal build and features; milky white skin; auburn hair; violet eyes; empty eye sockets typically covered by a blue rag
History: Garvel Venden was born aboard the Imperial Retribution, a Devastator-class warship within the Battlefleet Calixis. On his sixth birthday, his psychic potential was discovered, and he boarded a black ship to Terra. He survived the process, and emerged a competent, if not exceptional, psyker.
Venden currently serves as a psyker aboard the Imperial Retribution, where he has served his duty his little distinction. He earned his nickname when he fought against the Orks of the space hulk Cromulent; his ship was boarded, and he single-handedly fought off the warlord known as the Mongrel. Since then, Venden has not distinguished himself, though he has not caused any problems.
Skills: Venden is a competent enough fighter and psyker, but has had trouble with discipline in the past; still, a reliable psyker is an excellent resource
Recruitment Profile: Venden is eager to distinguish himself, but the relatively calm Calixis Sector fleet has not given him an opportunity to do so; the chance at glory should be enough to convince him
Inquisitor's Notes: A reliable psyker? He may be just what we need, then. Predictability with the warp is much needed.
Lyra Talor
Homeworld: Hive Sibellus, Scintilla, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Occupation: Sanctioned psyker
Affiliation: Collegium Psykana
Appearance: Scrawny, malnourished build; tan skin; mousy brown hair; grey eyes; psykana electoo on face
History: Lyra Talor was born in the Underhive of Hive Sibellus on Scintilla. As a factory dreg, she was destined for a life of menial labor. When the Black Ships came to Scintilla, however, they discovered her psychic potential, and Talor was taken to Terra at the age of fifteen. Just days after leaving, her entire neighborhood was murdered by the Red Dawn cult in a sacrificial ritual; the only other known survivor is the Rogue Trader known as the Quiet Lord (see Document 6710, Subsection GH, "Rogue Traders of the Koronus Expanse").
Talor was found to have the skills and fortitude required of a sanctioned psyker, and was released to the Inquisition. Talor now serves in the retinue of Inquisitor Bliar Kavven, but has not seen any action. Kavven may be loathe to release a servant with her potential, but has not found any use for her as of yet.
Skills: Talor is a highly skilled psyker, and well trained in knowledge of the Warp
Recruitment Profile: Detaching Talor from Inquisitor Kavven's retinue will be difficult, but our intelligence indicates that her potential far outstrips the uses that Kavven has found for her
Inquisitor's Notes: Talos seems skilled, but Kavven is a pain to deal with. We will rely on another psyker for now.
Mae Berengias
Homeworld: St. Drusus's Shrine, Calixis Sector
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Occupation: Sister of Battle
Affiliation: Adeptus Sororitas
Appearance: Thick, powerful build; dark skin; black hair; blue eyes; devotional scar across her left cheek
History: Mae Berengias was born to pilgrims on the Shrine World of St. Drusus in the Calixis Sector. Berengias was given up to the priests of that world to be raised, and was seen as a blessed child by her parents. Berengias was raised by the Adeptus Sororitas as one of the Sisters of Battle, a role that she excelled in.
While Berengias has not seen any heavy fighting, her service on several of the war worlds of the Calixis Sector has shown her skills. Berengias was almost killed fighting against [REDACTED], but survived. After her service on [REDACTED], she received a scar that she expanded into the devotional scar now on her cheek.
Skills: Berengias is a skilled fighter, moreso than some veterans of the Adeptus Sororitas. In addition, as a Sister of Battle, Berengias is skilled against heretics and rogue psykers
Recruitment Profile: As a proud daughter of the Emperor, Berengias will likely jump at the call to duty
Inquisitor's Notes: A sister of battle, Adelei? I could use her talents, but I am unsure of her willingness to do what needs to be done.
Final Inquisitor's Notes: You have done well, Adelei. These are exactly the sorts we need for what is to come. My prophecies are not clear whether they will succeed, but if the Calixis Sector is to survive, they are needed.
One last thing, before I venture out to begin recruiting; thank you for your faithful service, Adelei. In the coming days, it may be forgotten, but rest assured, you may have saved many of the Emperor's faithful.
I must take my leave of the Conclave. Tell no one of my mission, Adelei; you are the only one who knows the full details, but the rest of the Conclave would surely make efforts to stop me. It simply cannot be allowed.
May the Emperor protect us both.