Thursday, December 12, 2013

5 Minute History: Adeptus Mechanicus Organization

Organization

Fabricator-General
Rouge Trader Tech Adept - Artist Unknown

The Fabricator-General of Mars is the leader of the Adeptus Mechanicus, and as the Magos Mechanicus is also the head of its Cult Mechanicus. He also invariably holds a position on the High Lords of Terra.
The Ruling Priesthood
Magos

Magi are the highest ranking Tech-priests. They have mastered a certain aspect of science, of which there are dozens. The rank of Magos accordingly consists of Magos Technicus, Magos Metallurgicus, Magos Alchemys, Magos Physic, Magos Biologis, Magos Genetor, Magos Cybernetica, Magos Explorator etc.
Logis

The Logis is a logistician, analyst, and statistician. His purpose is to predict future trends and make forecasts about expenditure and needs. They are regarded as prophetic figures.
Genetor

A Genetor is a high-ranking Tech-priest specialising in the genetic sciences. They are very common among the Adeptus Mechanicus, and often accompany Imperial forces on exploration missions to new worlds.
Artisan

Artisans (also known as Constructors) design machines, buildings, spacecraft, weapons, and other military hardware. They also control the vast labour forces of Servitors
Magos Fabricator

The Head of the Adeptus Mechanicus and representative for the Agency on Imperial Command, the Magos Fabricator appoints all Adepts within Hive Malton and has overall command of the Adeptus Mechanicus in the entirety of the Hive.
Adept

The local commander for the Adeptus Mechanicus, they command all Adeptus in a particular suburb of the Imperium of Man. They coordinate barricading and supply efforts to ensure that barricades for vital locations remain at their optimum levels, entry points remain free for use, and generators and Vox Casters are properly allocated and powered.
Tech-Priest

More experienced and capable members, Tech-Priests often are quite capable of handling any challenge thrown at them as well as basic medical support and revival services.
Initiate

A fully trained member of the Adeptus Mechanicus and recent graduate of the Collegium Mechanicus, Initiates are the main rank and file who keep the lights on, barricades up, and generators fixed.
Neophyte

New members of the Adeptus, these individuals are still undergoing mandatory training to prepare themselves for work in the field.

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