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Preliminary Inquisitorial Report: Subject codename – “Martün Underberg”
Classification: Alpha-Class Psyker, Potential Star-Child

Report by Headmaster Idiomias

To: Inquisitor Grand-Master Aurora Orlova.
Subject: Martün Underberg – Preliminary Investigation and Request for Instructions

Esteemed Inquisitor Grand-Master Orlova,

I present this preliminary report to bring to your attention the highly significant and potentially world-changing case of Martün Underberg. The circumstances surrounding Martün’s birth, his unique lineage, and recent revelations require immediate attention and guidance from your esteemed authority.

Background Summary:
Martün Underberg, an illegitimate child, was fathered by a Mormonite inseminator who is revealed to be Mayor Usindra of the Bastion of Saint Drusus colony. Notably, Mayor Usindra’s other children have displayed heightened psychic potential, suggesting a lineage of extraordinary power. Martün’s mother, an insane native woman, gave birth to him within the sacred confines of the Inquisitorial Black Ship Orlov Principle. Startlingly, testimonies from the mid-witches, who psychically probed the mother during the pregnancy, reveal that Martün strangled his unborn twin-brother and sacrificed the brother’s soul to the warp. This act was allegedly driven by Martün’s premonition, in the womb, of eternal torment under the service of the God Emperor, which he sought to avert.

Psychic Potential and the Star-Child Prophecy: Martün Underberg has demonstrated unparalleled Alpha-Class psychic potential, surpassing even the remarkable abilities of his siblings. Given the circumstances of his birth and the deliberate concealment of a portion of his psychic potential, it is plausible to consider Martün as the long-awaited Star-Child prophesied in ancient texts of House Orlov and skolana psykana lore.

Instructions Requested:
Given the momentous implications of this case and the potential impact on the Imperium, I respectfully request your esteemed guidance and instructions on the following matters:

Thorough Investigation: Direct a comprehensive investigation into the lineage and psychic potential of Martün’s family, with a particular focus on Mayor Usindra and the Bastion of Saint Drusus colony. Uncover any connections to the Star-Child prophecy and assess the significance of Martün’s exceptional abilities within this context.
Psychological Evaluation: Authorize immediate psychological assessments to understand the impact of Martün’s birth circumstances, his mother’s insanity, and the consequences of his own actions. Experts should evaluate his mental state, potential vulnerability to chaos corruption, and his ability to control and utilize his powers as a potential Star-Child.
Protection and Guidance: Advise on the most appropriate means of protecting and guiding Martün Underberg. Given his extraordinary psychic potential and potential status as a Star-Child, assign trusted mentors and advisors who can aid him in understanding and harnessing his powers for the greater good of the Imperium.
Secrecy and Allies: Determine the extent to which knowledge of Martün’s existence should be disseminated among trusted individuals and organizations, ensuring utmost secrecy to protect him from heretical forces or misguided zealots. Identify potential allies who can provide support and assistance in nurturing Martün’s abilities and ensuring his role as the prophesied Star-Child.
Prophecy Fulfillment: Assess the feasibility and implications of Martün fulfilling the Star-Child prophecy. Evaluate the potential benefits and risks associated with his role and determine whether his destiny aligns with the Emperor’s divine plan.

Awaiting your esteemed guidance and instructions as we navigate this exceptional and potentially world-changing situation.

Strictly yours,

Headmaster Idiomias Ordo Hereticus, Inquisitorial Black Ship Orlov Principle

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Inquisitor Grand-Master Aurora Orlova

Subject: Command – Psychic Training, Mind Cleansing, and Career Arrangement for Martün Underberg

Headmaster Idiomias,

By the authority vested in me as Inquisitor Grand-Master, by the will of the God-emperor I hereby issue a command for the immediate initiation of psychic training for Martün Underberg, as discussed in our previous correspondence. The success of our plan relies heavily on your expertise as head-master and dedication to our endeavor.

Psychic Training:

Hypno-Doctrination: Employ advanced hypno-doctrination techniques to thoroughly condition Martün’s mind. The primary objective is to instill automatic responses to specific phrases and triggers, ensuring unwavering loyalty and adherence to our cause.
Mentoring and Education: Assign skilled mentors and instructors to guide Martün through his psychic development. Provide comprehensive training in the utilization of his abilities, emphasizing the importance of his role in serving the Imperium and the God-Emperor.
Progress Assessment: Regularly assess Martün’s progress during the training process. Report on his psychic growth, aptitude, and the efficacy of his conditioning. We must ascertain his readiness for the subsequent phases of our plan.

Mind Cleansing, Astropath Initiation, and Exposure to the God-Emperor:

Mind Cleansing: Upon successful completion of the initial training, initiate a thorough mind cleansing process. Remove any potential heretical or corrupting influences, purging his mind of impurities to ensure unwavering loyalty to the Emperor and the Imperium.
Career Arrangement: Utilize your extensive contacts within the Inquisition and other relevant organizations to arrange for Martün’s career as an Imperial astropath. Identify reputable training facilities and mentors who will further develop his psychic potential, preparing him for the demanding service as an astropath.
Cleansing on Terra: As an astropath initiate, Martün will undergo a cleansing ritual on Terra, the holiest of worlds. This ceremony will strengthen his connection to the Emperor and solidify his loyalty to His divine cause.
Exposure to the Presence of the God-Emperor: Arrange for Martün to further experience the overwhelming presence of the God-Emperor through arranged employments to sacred shrines and holy sites. These encounters will deepen his faith, reinforce his will, and purify his psychic connection to the warp.

Your unwavering commitment to the success of this mission is crucial. Maintain the utmost confidentiality and discretion throughout the process, as the fate of the Emperor himself rests upon our shoulders.

May he guide our actions and bless our endeavors to shape Martün Underberg into a loyal and potent instrument of His divine will.

Inquisitor Grand-Master Aurora Orlova Ordo Hereticus

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Inquisitor Grand-Master Aurora Orlova

Subject: Command – Utilization of Martün Underberg for the Imperium’s Cause

Headmaster Idiomias,

Under my authority as Inquisitor Grand-Master, I issue a command for the immediate commencement of psychic training for Martün Underberg, with a primary objective of harnessing his potential for the Imperium’s benefit. I trust that you will execute this task with unwavering efficiency and dedication.

Psychic Training:

Hypno-Doctrination: Utilize every available means to thoroughly condition Martün’s mind, indoctrinating him to respond automatically to designated phrases. This will transform him into a useful tool, obedient and unwavering in his loyalty to our cause.
Mentoring and Education: Assign instructors with proven success in honing psychic abilities to serve as mentors for Martün. Ensure they emphasize his significance in the service of the Imperium and the God-Emperor, molding him into a compliant and potent asset.
Progress Assessment: Regularly monitor Martün’s progress during training, providing detailed reports on the advancements of his psychic potential. Any deficiencies or hindrances must be addressed promptly to maintain our desired outcome.

Mind Cleansing, Astropath Initiation, and Exposure to the God-Emperor:

Mind Cleansing: Upon successful completion of initial training, execute a meticulous mind cleansing procedure. Eradicate any remnants of individuality or personal desires, leaving only unwavering loyalty to the Emperor and complete obedience to our cause.
Career Arrangement: Exploit your extensive network of contacts within the Skolana Psykana to secure Martün’s career path as an Imperial astropath. Identify the most influential and extortable individuals to facilitate his growth in secrecy for the service to the Imperium.
Cleansing on Terra: Once Martün has become an astropath initiate, he will attend the cleansing ceremony on Terra. This sacred ritual will expose him to the presence of the God-Emperor and purify any remaining fragments of his former self.
Exposure to the Presence of the God-Emperor: Strategically orchestrate encounters for Martün with the overwhelming presence of the God-Emperor. These experiences will further bind him to the cause, reinforcing his obedience and commitment to the mission.

Remember, Headmaster Idiomias, that Martün’s worth lies solely in his usefulness for the Emperor. Treat him as a tool, without regard for his personal desires or aspirations. Our success relies on the complete subjugation of his individuality.

Execute this command with the utmost secrecy and efficiency, ensuring that no external elements hinder our plans.

By His will,

Inquisitor Grand-Master Aurora Orlova Ordo Hereticus

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Late’s character

Name: Martün Underberg

Home world: Void born
-Born to native mother captured by inquisitorial blackship “Orlov principle”

Birthright: Unnatural origin, tainted by warp 200 xp
-Attracted malign presence when psychic awakening happend. Lead to the insanity of the mother.

Lure of the void: Crusade, Chasing the enemy 150 xp
-Chases malign warp presence responsible for murder of his parents.

Trials and travails: Darkness, Warp incursion 100 xp
-Survived the taint caused by malign warp presence.

Motivation:Endurance
Career: Astropath
Demeanor: Phlegmatic

Why have you risen to your position?
-By successfully locating and slaying warp witch at hive world ?? and getting excellent report from adminstrative adept.

Why Ultima Tectum calls you?
-Emperor’s tarot has shown the way for final confrontation with malign warp presence.

What is your ambition?
-Exterminate rogue psykers

Mannerism: Rubbing hands together

Reputations at Ultima Tectum system

None

Training and binding

Astropaths are psykers collected by the Imperium’s Black Ships whose powers are considerable, but who lack the mental strength to resist the dangers of the Warp.

They are trained at the Adeptus Astra Telepathica, where they undergo years of training and extensive indoctrination. At the end of this period, they undergo a techno-arcane ritual, known as Soul Binding. They prepare for months, fasting and praying; then they are brought a hundred at a time in procession to the Emperor’s Palace and the ritual takes place: they kneel before the Emperor and he himself (being the only psyker powerful enough to complete such a task) reshapes their very minds.

On one side, Soul Binding shapes their powers, allowing them to safely interact with the Warp and to broadcast messages through it and preventing them from being tainted by the Warp: they resist easier than other psykers to daemonic possession and daemons’ powers and they are even less prone to the Perils of the Warp. In fact, after the ritual they are linked to the Emperor and their new abilities are a result of the combination of their powers with a fraction of the Emperor’s.

On the other side, Soul Binding is not an absolutely safe measure, so Astropaths still face the risk of succumbing to daemons. In addition, during the ritual they must endure several hours of agony and this results in a real trauma In general, all have their personalities altered to some extent Touching the mind of the God-Emperor himself is also such an intense sensory experience that it completely overloads their sensory organs, to the point that some of the Astropaths are killed or driven insane during the process. Those who survive are permanently blinded and most of them even suffer from nerve damage, which results in a loss of smell, touch or hearing. Although blinded, Astropaths make up for their sensory lacks with the help of their psychic abilities: they develop a sort of “near-sense”, which means that few of them choose to have mechanical eyes implanted.

Astral Telepathy

Astropaths’ long-range communication ability (astro-telecommunication) is superior to that of common telepaths. In fact, after Soul Binding Astropaths are able to use the whole Warp as a medium and communicate with others of their kin, being in fact the only psykers capable of doing so. The whole process of sending and receiving messages cannot be done instantly, but requires concentration, meditation and freedom from distraction: a message can take up to five hours to be sent at an interstellar distance. In order to prevent the Warp from changing or damaging data, messages are quantified and encrypted during sending; however, even if precautions are taken, messages still suffer from disturbances.

A message travels through the Warp in a time whose length depends on target’s distance: messages sent to targets belonging to the same orbit are received instantly, while Astropaths in the same system or in a nearby one are reached in minutes; on the other hand, communications between Subsectors require hours, those between Sectors take weeks, and inter-Segmentum messages reach their destination in months.

In order to enhance their own chances of sending messages in a fast and secure way, Astropaths form Astropathic Choirs – a method established during the Forging. In a Choir, each chorister lends a fraction of his or her power to the choir which it is used like a wave to buoy the message into the warp. In this way, even Astropaths that are not strong enough to achieve a communication alone can prove useful if gathered together; it is, however, known that weaker Astropaths participating a Choir are exposed to a higher risk of Warp perils. Astropathic Choirs are commonly found in Astropathic Relays, a kind of techno-arcane installation placed on major vessels or stars: they are facilities conceived to aid and boost Astropaths’ powers. Relays are usually equipped with improved detection devices (i.e. Dispersal Scoops) and Warp protection devices (i.e. Hexagrammatic Wardings).

Duties and assignment

The Imperium stands as a coherent entity thanks to Astropath networks; their availability is thus vital for any activity that requires communication and coordination – be it an administrative issue or a military one. So, the Imperium has a great demand for Astropaths and they can be found nearly everywhere. Being the most important ones, they account for the vast majority (over 90%) of psykers who serve the Imperium.

Those rare individuals who climb the ranks of the Adeptus Astra Telepathica are placed in charge of Astropathic facilities and choirs. Some are even made itinerant emissaries, officials of their Adeptus or servants of the Inquisition, Imperial Guard or Imperial Navy. Astropaths are also prized by Rogue Traders, since they are capable not only of sending messages at great distances, but also getting in touch with Xenos; serving Rogue Traders, Astropaths’ responsibilities are even higher, because they are often no more than a handful in a fleet – possibly one for each vessel.

Appearance and gears

An Astropath’s uniform is a hooded robe or habit and a waist-belt. They keep their personal belongings in a sling bag, often decorated with religious ornaments and motifs. Green (or any variation of it) is the colour that symbolises the appartenance to the Astropath status. As a result of the Soul Binding ritual, all Astropaths are blind: their blindness can affect their eyes in different ways, from disturbing whitened globes to empty eye sockets.

Even if they endure Warp risks thanks to the Soul Binding ritual, Astropaths are often taken to madness since they are over-exposed to gruesome visions and haunted by eerie presages about the future, so they appear as tormented wretches on the verge of doom.