The Inquisition's Various Orders

The existence of Blessed Wine capable of identifying Heretics has garnered attention not only from the Adeptus Ministorum, but also from the Inquisition, which has shown great interest since receiving the news.

Within a prominent palace in the upper Hive City of Mariupol Sector's capital world, several Inquisitors gathered to discuss the matter.

"If it were just Blessed Wine, we could handle it by simply confirming its authenticity and whether it constitutes Heretical behavior," an Inquisitor with an artificial eye replacement said, a hint of frustration on their face. "But the Planetary Governor of Rostov II is an Inquisitor, an Inquisitor of the Inquisition."

(Tech-priest Inquisitors are rare, but they do exist.)

As the Inquisitor spoke, they looked towards another Inquisitor sitting at the table.

This Inquisitor wore Power Armor as red as fresh blood, and on the back of their neck, a large and bright red Inquisition symbol was prominently displayed.

(An Inquisitor in Terminator Armor.)

"Inquisitor Chen Xi's loyalty is trustworthy. Although he uncharacteristically serves as the Planetary Governor of a colony world, he is loyal, and that is beyond doubt." This was a Lord Inquisitor, also of the Inquisition. "Without clear evidence of his disloyalty, we have no need to question his allegiance.

After all, his appointment as Planetary Governor came from the Imperial Palace on Terra, and we all understand what that implies."

At this point, the third Inquisitor at the table spoke, asking with a curious tone, "So the rumor is true?"

The Inquisitor of the Inquisition remained silent, neither confirming nor denying.

"If that's the case, then the Blessed Wine situation is probably deeper than we thought!" The Inquisitor who spoke first reached out and touched the implant on their face, a sense of inexplicable frustration evident.

They were an Inquisitor of the Ordo Hereticus, and their name pretty much explained what they did.

The Ordo Hereticus suspects everything, monitoring the Imperium for any potential traitors.

And because of this, everyone is under their suspicion, even the Adeptus Custodes Marshals and the Primarchs.

The Inquisition that people generally refer to largely refers to these Inquisitors of the Ordo Hereticus, and they are the Inquisitors that the average Imperial citizen is most likely to encounter.

"If the Blessed Wine can truly identify Heretics, then the Ordo Malleus will spare no effort to ensure its production and acquire it!" The fourth Inquisitor at the table spoke, a female Inquisitor whose slender figure was clad in a well-tailored noble's outfit, with a very prominent Inquisition symbol branded on her forehead.

Female Inquisitors are not uncommon in the Inquisition, but the others seemed somewhat wary of this particular Inquisitor.

She was an Inquisitor of the Ordo Malleus, and they typically deal with daemons and Heretics. Knowing such Chaos knowledge carries the risk of corruption and taint, so Ordo Malleus Inquisitors usually take absolutely safe measures to resolve any potential problems.

And that choice usually involves large-scale extermination, possibly even Exterminatus.

Because they deal with Chaos Heretics year-round, the Ordo Malleus would never let go of such a weapon that can identify Heretics.

"If the Blessed Wine is real, then the Ordo Hereticus also wants to secure its share." The Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor hesitated before demanding that their faction's interests be ensured.

Although the Ordo Hereticus primarily targets traitors, the attributes of traitor and Heretic often overlap.

Therefore, for the Ordo Hereticus, a drink that can easily identify who is a Heretic is undoubtedly a valuable tool that can save them a lot of time in their work.

"While we all want this Blessed Wine named 'Loyalty' by Inquisitor Chen Xi, the premise is that it is indeed real." The last Inquisitor to speak was also the initiator of this meeting, the Inquisitorial Grand Master of the Mariupol Sector, the highest representative of the Inquisition in this sector. "And more importantly, if it is indeed real, how do we ensure that it can be produced smoothly and serve the Imperium?"

"Confirming the authenticity of this matter is not difficult. The Adeptus Ministorum will definitely confirm its authenticity as soon as possible, as it concerns whether the Emperor has truly manifested." The Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor spoke again, seemingly particularly interested in this matter. "We only need to send a spy to infiltrate the ranks of the Adeptus Ministorum to use the power of the Adeptus Ministorum to verify the authenticity of this matter, although we all know that it is likely to be true.

As for after confirming this matter, perhaps I should apply to the Black Templars Chapter to dispatch a Kill Team to be stationed on Rostov II? He already has the help of the Order of the Sacred Rose; he probably doesn't need the Sisters of Battle."

Although the Inquisition has many different orders, the main ones are the Ordo Hereticus, the Inquisition, and the Ordo Malleus, and each of the three major orders has a Space Marine Chapter as a collaborator.

The Inquisition's collaborator is the Deathwatch, and the two usually cooperate in fighting aliens.

The Ordo Hereticus has a good relationship with the Black Templars and the Order of the Sisters of Battle. Usually, the Inquisitors of the Ordo Hereticus are accompanied by Black Templar Space Marines and Sisters of Battle.

As for the Ordo Malleus, the existence of the Chapter that cooperates with them is an absolute secret of the Imperium, and even other Inquisitors only know the code '666'.

"If it's Adeptus Astartes, Inquisitor Chen Xi already has a Forge Master from the Deathwatch assisting him. I think a Kill Team and a Watch Fortress are more suitable for him. After all, the situation of alien activity on Rostov II is serious, and Inquisitor Chen Xi is also sending the Rogue Trader who works for him to seek help from various forces." The Inquisition Inquisitor was more partial to their own people, and although the things they gave were not generous, they could be considered substantial. "Perhaps his flagship should also be upgraded? I think a Strike Cruiser would allow him to serve the Imperium better than the Sword-class Frigate he is currently using.

In addition, the Rostov II PDF has accumulated considerable combat experience after fighting with aliens. Perhaps the Imperium can recruit Astra Militarum from this planet."

However, compared to the conditions offered by the Ordo Hereticus and the Inquisition, the conditions offered by the Ordo Malleus were somewhat strange: "Chapter 666 will dispatch a Librarian to assist Inquisitor Chen Xi, so as to protect him from the threat of Chaos corruption."