Inquisitorial philosophy responses to the Dark Millenium

[Rune Priest Ridcully]

Basically, have we had any kind of fluff on how the various Inquisitorial schools of thought have reacted to the fall of Cadia, the galaxy being torn in two, return of Gulliman ect?

Do the Amalathians even exist now considering the sheer change that has been forced on the Imperium both internally and externally? Do the Thorians see the Avenging Son's return as having included the hand of the emperor ect?

[Brother Tyler]

Well, there is the Ordo Maledictum which seeks to find a way to reduce/close the Great Rift.

 

Beyond that, while there are certain to have been some effects felt within the disparate ranks of the Holy Orders of the Emperor's Inquisition; and there are likely individuals whose personal philosophies have been affected, we don't know of any specific shifts at the macro level. In all likelihood, the individualistic nature of the Inquisitors probably means that this was just another major event, but didn't bring any real major change. There is simply the complication of having a living Primarch that is seemingly acting as the Emperor's proxy. For some that may be a good thing. For others it may be something to overcome or ignore.

 

All of the competing philosophies probably remain. There might be subtle shifts in how they perceive things, but that's much as it was before.

 

Some Thorians might look to the return of Roboute Guilliman as you suggest. Others might not, though.

 

One of the signature elements of the setting is the fact that the Imperium is fractured and factionalized. There are now additional factors, but the basic fracturing and factionalization remains as strong as ever.

[Gamiel]

Spoilers for Spears of the Emperor

We know that at least one inquisitor thought that the whole fall of Cadia, return of Gulliman and Cicatrix Maledictum was no reason to stop their spiteful vendetta against the Celestial Lions and wasted some real resources to continue it.

[librisrouge]

I can't helping believing that a galaxy wide warp storm is a great boon to any radicals that favor utilizing the weapons of the enemy against them. It'd be too easy to acquire bound daemonhosts and rogue psykers into your service when these things simply exist in greater numbers than before. The psychic awakening somewhat backs this up and the inquisition must be having to up its internal policing extensively in this time period. Culexus assassins are at a premium.

[Lord_Ikka]

I have a feeling that the Isrvaanians and Xanthites will stay fairly quiet, given their philosophical issues that may make the Lord Commander look at them closely. The Recongregationists will be happy, as the changes they are seeing will definitely spur forward their own plans. Monodominants will look at Gulliman with suspicion, because he does value the opinion of mutants like astropaths and Navigators. Amalathians will be uneasy beacuse of the changes, but most likely follow Gulliman because they want to preserve stability and he is the best chance at that. Interesting times for the Inquisition ahead...

[Lucerne]

I mean, Radicals should be feeling very smug- Xenos Hybris was basically vindicated, Thorians have examples of their ideals everywhere...the Istvaanians can argue they were also right given the setting rewrite needed catastrophes to happen...Polypsychana have a field day...

Edited October 21, 2020 by Lucerne