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	== The Politics of the Navigators ==		== The Politics of the Navigators ==

	The interactions of Navigators are characterized by their divisions into sects, bloodlines~~, and houses~~.		The interactions of Navigators are characterized by their divisions into sects along bloodlines.

	The largest overarching organization of navigators is the ''Navis Nobilite'', consisting of all navigators in good standing with the Imperium of Man. Houses, of which there are hundreds if not thousands, are the most visible denomination to the larger Imperium.		The largest overarching organization of navigators is the ''Navis Nobilite'', consisting of all navigators in good standing with the Imperium of Man. Houses, of which there are hundreds if not thousands, are the most visible denomination to the larger Imperium.

1d4chan>Piroko: /* Navigator Bloodlines */

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Navigator Bloodlines

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	This is false. As it so happens, if two navigators were to copulate, the result... would hopefully not live long, although would certainly need a bolter round to put down.		This is false. As it so happens, if two navigators were to copulate, the result... would hopefully not live long, although would certainly need a bolter round to put down.

	~~Consequently, navigators~~ must reproduce with normal humans, ~~and every Navigator will have~~ only one Navigator parent, ~~tracing~~ their bloodline back to one ~~primogenitor. Every Navigator~~ of ~~a clan~~ and ~~a house belongs to bloodline unique to that clan~~.		Navigators must reproduce with normal humans to maintain the humanity of their species. As a result, each navigator has only one Navigator parent, and can trace their bloodline back to one of the original thirteen Navigators to survive the birth of Slaanesh and the opening of the Eye of Terror.

	Both a human mother and a navigator mother can carry a navigator child, but navigators born to a human mother will be born so starved for warp energy that they will frenzy at birth and must be warp bonded to force the daemon soul to give up control.		Both a human mother and a navigator mother can carry a navigator child, but navigators born to a human mother will be born so starved for warp energy that they will frenzy at birth and must be warp bonded to force the daemon soul to give up control.

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	== The Politics of the Navigators ==		== The Politics of the Navigators ==

	The interactions of Navigators are characterized by their divisions into sects, bloodlines, and houses. ~~All navigators can trace their bloodline back to one of "anteruin" navigators, who survived the birth of Slaanesh and the opening of the Eye of Terror.~~		The interactions of Navigators are characterized by their divisions into sects, bloodlines, and houses.

	The largest overarching organization of navigators is the ''Navis Nobilite'', consisting of all navigators in good standing with the Imperium of Man. Houses, of which there are hundreds if not thousands, are the most visible denomination to the larger Imperium.		The largest overarching organization of navigators is the ''Navis Nobilite'', consisting of all navigators in good standing with the Imperium of Man. Houses, of which there are hundreds if not thousands, are the most visible denomination to the larger Imperium.

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Navigator Bloodlines

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	This is false. As it so happens, if two navigators were to copulate, the result... would hopefully not live long, although would certainly need a bolter round to put down.		This is false. As it so happens, if two navigators were to copulate, the result... would hopefully not live long, although would certainly need a bolter round to put down.

	Consequently, navigators must reproduce with normal humans, and every Navigator will have only one Navigator parent, tracing their bloodline back to one primogenitor. Both a human mother and a navigator mother can carry a navigator child, but navigators born to a human mother will be born so starved for warp energy that they will frenzy at birth and must be warp bonded to force the daemon soul to give up control.		Consequently, navigators must reproduce with normal humans, and every Navigator will have only one Navigator parent, tracing their bloodline back to one primogenitor. Every Navigator of a clan and a house belongs to bloodline unique to that clan.

			Both a human mother and a navigator mother can carry a navigator child, but navigators born to a human mother will be born so starved for warp energy that they will frenzy at birth and must be warp bonded to force the daemon soul to give up control.

	== The Masquerade ==		== The Masquerade ==

1d4chan>Piroko: /* On the Nature of Navigators */

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On the Nature of Navigators

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	This process can also be reversed to create a warp bond, forcing the warp energy of the navigator's daemon into the target to bind them to their will. This can be somewhat difficult as the navigator's daemon soul is loathe to give up any of its power.		This process can also be reversed to create a warp bond, forcing the warp energy of the navigator's daemon into the target to bind them to their will. This can be somewhat difficult as the navigator's daemon soul is loathe to give up any of its power.

	The informed elite of the Imperium believe the Navigators ~~have~~ a gene which is responsible for the manifestation of their abilities, and that this gene is recessive. This is false. ~~The gift is inherited by any descendant of~~ a Navigator parent. ~~It is simply that~~ a navigator ~~infant~~ born to a human mother will be born ~~with a daemon~~ so starved that it will frenzy at birth~~, consuming anything it lays eye upon until it is destroyed or another navigator is able~~ to ~~bring it~~ to ~~heel~~.		== Navigator Bloodlines ==
			The informed elite of the Imperium believe the Navigators possess a gene which is responsible for the manifestation of their abilities, and that this gene is recessive. That to produce a new navigator, two navigators are required.

			This is false. As it so happens, if two navigators were to copulate, the result... would hopefully not live long, although would certainly need a bolter round to put down.

			Consequently, navigators must reproduce with normal humans, and every Navigator will have only one Navigator parent, tracing their bloodline back to one primogenitor. Both a human mother and a navigator mother can carry a navigator child, but navigators born to a human mother will be born so starved for warp energy that they will frenzy at birth and must be warp bonded to force the daemon soul to give up control.

	== The Masquerade ==		== The Masquerade ==

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The Politics of the Navigators

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	The interactions of Navigators are characterized by their divisions into sects, bloodlines, and houses. All navigators can trace their bloodline back to one of "anteruin" navigators, who survived the birth of Slaanesh and the opening of the Eye of Terror.		The interactions of Navigators are characterized by their divisions into sects, bloodlines, and houses. All navigators can trace their bloodline back to one of "anteruin" navigators, who survived the birth of Slaanesh and the opening of the Eye of Terror.

	The largest overarching organization of navigators is the ''Navis Nobilite'', consisting of all navigators in good standing with the Imperium of Man. Houses are the most visible denomination to the larger Imperium.		The largest overarching organization of navigators is the ''Navis Nobilite'', consisting of all navigators in good standing with the Imperium of Man. Houses, of which there are hundreds if not thousands, are the most visible denomination to the larger Imperium.

	The oldest and most powerful sect of navigators within the Navis Nobilite is the '''Camarilla'''. Most of the great Magisterial houses hail from the Camarilla. They see the navigator gift as a tool, one which makes them immensely valuable to the Imperium. The Paternova has always been a member of the Camarilla since the end of the Reign of Blood.		The oldest and most powerful sect of navigators within the Navis Nobilite is the '''Camarilla'''. Most of the great Magisterial houses hail from the Camarilla. They see the navigator gift as a tool, one which makes them immensely valuable to the Imperium. The Paternova has always been a member of the Camarilla since the end of the Reign of Blood.

1d4chan>Piroko: /* On the Nature of Navigators */

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On the Nature of Navigators

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	Navigators are not, strictly speaking, daemonhosts. They simply have two souls, one of which is a very hungry daemon that wants to eat other souls; as long as it is placated, it doesn't fight for control.		Navigators are not, strictly speaking, daemonhosts. They simply have two souls, one of which is a very hungry daemon that wants to eat other souls; as long as it is placated, it doesn't fight for control.

	When a Navigator casts the gaze of their third eye upon a living being, they are able to pull that being's warp presence into the material plane, where it is vulnerable, and then draw it back into the warp, into the waiting maw of their daemon. What effect this has on the victim depends on how completely they are drained, ranging from dazing and weakening, to outright fatal if their warp presence is consumed completely. However when an infant is drained there is the possibility that they will survive the loss of their soul. The result ~~being~~ a blank, a psychic null, untouchable by the warp.		When a Navigator casts the gaze of their third eye upon a living being, they are able to pull that being's warp presence into the material plane, where it is vulnerable, and then draw it back into the warp, into the waiting maw of their daemon. What effect this has on the victim depends on how completely they are drained, ranging from dazing and weakening, to outright fatal if their warp presence is consumed completely. However when an infant is drained there is the possibility that they will survive the loss of their soul. The result is a blank, a psychic null, untouchable by the warp.

	This process can also be reversed to create a warp bond, forcing the warp energy of the navigator's daemon into the target to bind them to their will. This can be somewhat difficult as the navigator's daemon soul is loathe to give up any of its power.		This process can also be reversed to create a warp bond, forcing the warp energy of the navigator's daemon into the target to bind them to their will. This can be somewhat difficult as the navigator's daemon soul is loathe to give up any of its power.

	The informed elite of the Imperium believe the Navigators have a gene which is responsible for the manifestation of their abilities, and that this gene is recessive. This is false. The gift is inherited by any descendant of a Navigator parent. It is simply that a navigator infant born to a human mother will be born with a daemon so starved that it will frenzy at birth, ~~becoming a daemonhost and~~ consuming ~~all~~ it ~~encounters~~ until it is destroyed.		The informed elite of the Imperium believe the Navigators have a gene which is responsible for the manifestation of their abilities, and that this gene is recessive. This is false. The gift is inherited by any descendant of a Navigator parent. It is simply that a navigator infant born to a human mother will be born with a daemon so starved that it will frenzy at birth, consuming anything it lays eye upon until it is destroyed or another navigator is able to bring it to heel.

	== The Masquerade ==		== The Masquerade ==

1d4chan>Piroko: /* On the Nature of Navigators */

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On the Nature of Navigators

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	== On the Nature of Navigators ==		== On the Nature of Navigators ==

	A common citizen of the Imperium likely knows of Navigators only as myth; powerful beings who guide the Emperor's ships across the void. Those with some education on the nuances of warp travel believe them to be relics of the Dark Age of Technology, created by some long forgotten means. An exceptionally rare few among the highest echelons of the Imperium "know" this to be a masquerade. That they are in "truth" mutants, and that the corrosive effects of the warp takes its toll as they age. This ~~deception~~ must be ~~maintained~~ for the good of the Imperium, which could not stand without their singular skill.		A common citizen of the Imperium likely knows of Navigators only as myth; powerful beings who guide the Emperor's ships across the void. Those with some education on the nuances of warp travel believe them to be relics of the Dark Age of Technology, created by some long forgotten means. An exceptionally rare few among the highest echelons of the Imperium "know" this to be a masquerade. That they are in "truth" mutants, and that the corrosive effects of the warp takes its toll as they age. This secret must be kept for the good of the Imperium, which could not stand without their singular skill. The Imperium does not ask, and the Navigators do not tell, the High Lords are content, and the economic heart of the Imperium beats on.

	But this too, is a masquerade.		But this too, is a masquerade.

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Navigator Clans

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	** '''Brujah''' - By far the most petty of the Anarchs; Clan Brujah simply resent everyone who has more than they do. That's it. They resent the Imperium for being the ruling body of humanity instead of Navigators ruling humanity. They resent the Ventrue and the Toreador for being richer than they are. They resent every other Camarilla house for having better patrons and more lucrative routes than they do. Their entire clan identity is that they deserve more, and because of it, they're willing to tear the galaxy apart in petty squabbling while chaos, and traitors, and aliens are threatening to destroy everything.		** '''Brujah''' - By far the most petty of the Anarchs; Clan Brujah simply resent everyone who has more than they do. That's it. They resent the Imperium for being the ruling body of humanity instead of Navigators ruling humanity. They resent the Ventrue and the Toreador for being richer than they are. They resent every other Camarilla house for having better patrons and more lucrative routes than they do. Their entire clan identity is that they deserve more, and because of it, they're willing to tear the galaxy apart in petty squabbling while chaos, and traitors, and aliens are threatening to destroy everything.
	** '''Gangrel''' - During the Crusade, the Gangrel were closely aligned with the VIth legion. For most of their history they have been intertwined with the Imperial Navy, which has given them an "in the trenches" perspective and a greater appreciation of humanity than most clans. They only recently joined the Anarch movement as a direct result of the events of the First War of Armageddon and the Months of Shame. Their primary Camarilla rival is Clan Trimere because of its relations to the Grey Knights.		** '''Gangrel''' - During the Crusade, the Gangrel were closely aligned with the VIth legion. For most of their history they have been intertwined with the Imperial Navy, which has given them an "in the trenches" perspective and a greater appreciation of humanity than most clans. They only recently joined the Anarch movement as a direct result of the events of the First War of Armageddon and the Months of Shame. Their primary Camarilla rival is Clan Trimere because of its relations to the Grey Knights.
	** '''Ministry''' - The Ministry clan believe in the telepathic ascension of humanity. They are closely aligned with the Polypsykana radicals of the Inquisition. The Ministry's main Camarilla rival is the Trimere, but they consider the Banu Haqim to be irreconcilable enemies ~~to their cause~~.		** '''Ministry''' - The Ministry clan believe in the telepathic ascension of humanity. They are closely aligned with the Polypsykana radicals of the Inquisition. The Ministry's main Camarilla rival is the Trimere, but they consider the Banu Haqim to be irreconcilable enemies.

	* '''Independent Clans'''		* '''Independent Clans'''
	** '''Banu Haqim''' - The Banu Haqim were closely aligned with the XVIIIth legion in the crusade, and maintained ties with many chapters of the Astartes following the Heresy. Their clan bane means that if they encounter a warp user, they have a strong compulsion to feed on them. To maintain the masquerade, they tend to seek patronage with Astartes chapters that have little interest in warpcraft, as well as the more puritanical witch hunters... the sort who don't ask HOW a navigator can kill witches with their warp eye. With the conclusion of the Age of Apostacy they replaced the Lasombra for the patronage of the Ecclesiarchy, under the Confederation of Light.		** '''Banu Haqim''' - The Banu Haqim were closely aligned with the XVIIIth legion in the crusade, and maintained ties with many chapters of the Astartes following the Heresy. Their clan bane means that if they encounter a warp user, they have a strong compulsion to feed on them. To maintain the masquerade, they tend to seek patronage with Astartes chapters that have little interest in warpcraft, as well as the more puritanical witch hunters... the sort who don't ask HOW a navigator can kill witches with their warp eye. With the conclusion of the Age of Apostacy they replaced the Lasombra for the patronage of the Ecclesiarchy, under the Confederation of Light. Because of the enormous influence that comes with their association with the Ecclesiarchy, the Banu Haqim are sometimes reckoned to be a Camarilla clan, but their relations with other clans are usually strained.
	** '''Hecata''' - Hecata are the most geographically dispersed clan because of their good relations with the Mechanicus. The lack of geographic concentration, and the largely non-trade nature of mechanicus fleets, puts the Hecata at a disadvantage for competing with the Camarilla clans; but they are generally content with the state of affairs.		** '''Hecata''' - Hecata are the most geographically dispersed clan because of their good relations with the Mechanicus. The lack of geographic concentration, and the largely non-trade nature of mechanicus fleets, puts the Hecata at a disadvantage for competing with the Camarilla clans; but they are generally content with the state of affairs.
	** '''Ravnos''' - The Ravnos have a dominant position in Segmentum Tempestus, and enjoy the patronage of many Rogue Traders.		** '''Ravnos''' - The Ravnos have a dominant position in Segmentum Tempestus, and enjoy the patronage of many Rogue Traders.