Editing Eyes of the Emperor (section)

==Fleet==
[[File:Wesiasterminator.jpeg|200px|thumb|A ''Wesias'' marine of the Terminator Brotherhood.  This skilled artisan-warrior would have a profound understanding of his equipment, knowing it both as an achievement of human learning and a deadly panoply of war.  Although the Eyes of the Emperor were reluctant to commit to boarding operations during naval combat, Terminator-equipped warriors such as this one were ready to deploy when necessary.]]
The chief of the Eyes' fleet was '''Bala Misra''' - better known as '''Master Cloud'''.  He was a warrior every bit as patient and crafty as his peers on the Council of Ten.  He instructed the Legion's warships to spurn chaotic, unpredictable close-in fights and preferred to use movement and firepower to destroy the enemies of the Imperium.  The Legion's exception to stand-off tactics, as was so often the case, were the ''Wesias'' caste.  These technically astute warriors piloted the Thunderhawk gunships launched from Master Cloud's warships and were known for their precision handling.

The Eyes of the Emperor were unusual in fielding no battleships at all.  It is unknown whether the Legion was ever issued with large vessels, but whenever Master Cloud believed that heavy naval firepower was required he turned to the Nineteenth's allies in the Adeptus Mechanicum.  That close relationship also led to the Eyes fielding some of the most modern and experimental cruiser designs, including the stealthy ''Echo'' class.

In addition to their regular fleet, the Eyes maintained a vast array of auxiliary vessels, used by their pioneers to scout ahead of the Great Crusade.  Many of these ships would typically be classified as warp runners, relying on speed and stealth for their safety.  In addition to exploratory duties, these ships would transport auxilia to far-off human worlds to begin missionary efforts.  For this reason, most of the auxiliary vessels were under the command of '''Master Rat's''' Pioneer Squads.

When the Hektor Heresy began, the Eyes' fleet numbered 32 grand cruisers, 141 heavy cruisers, 182 light cruisers, 395 frigates, 206 destroyers, and 467 auxiliary military vessels.  During Shakya Vardhana's brief civil war against the Council of Ten, the majority of the Legion's Strike Cruisers and Battle Barges - the warships with large complements of Marines - were seized by the Loyalists.  However, more specialized vessels were often crewed by auxilia and remained at the disposal of the Traitor camp.


===Notable Vessels===

Shakya Vardhana's flagship was the ''Virtue of Patience'', a modified ''Inflexible''-Class Grand Cruiser.  It is unknown whether the Primarch refused the honour of a ''Gloriana''-Class Battleship or whether the Fabricator-General of Mars knew that the Vardhana would prefer a less conspicuous vessel.  Regardless, the Virtue of Patience was an impressive vessel, swift and powerful and fitted with a sophisticated teleporter array.

Although its name features in few histories, the ''Spectre''-class War Runner ''Devotion of Illobian'' played a pivotal role in the early Heresy.  This humble vessel was commandeered by Phirun Soun when he became aware of the scope of the Council of Nine's betrayal and bore the former Librarian to Shakya Vardhana's side.  Had the ''Devotion of Illobian'''s crew faltered in their mission, the Loyalists would have had to pay a terrible blood-price for the secrets of the Council.