Arbites Judge

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An Arbites Judge is the shameless Judge Dredd rip-offs head honchos of the Adeptus Arbites. Only the most competent and promising Arbitrators are promoted to this esteemed and powerful rank.

Overview

Just one lick of paint-off from being sued by 2000 AD Comics; we ain't joking when we meant that they are shameless. I shit you not, even Lexicanum states that they are "Judge, jury and executioner". These carbon copycats' job is to enforce Imperial Law (Lex Imperialis) across the Imperial realm.

These guys huff and breathe the Book of Judgement so much, that they are able to memorise nearly every legal code and precedent in that book (And it is a big ass book mind you) with ease. Anyone who is found wanting would get promptly kissed the barrel's end of a Bolt Pistol if found guilty. Nevertheless, because of the role of the Arbites, Judges don't really give a shit for minor personal misdemeanours, leaving those matters in the hands of a Planetary Governor's Enforcer Security Force to handle. Rather, they concern themselves with the big shit, the ones that would be enough to call in an entire Ordo Hereticus stike force to purge an entire hive city's asshole.

Their authority extends to within the Adeptus Terra and they are free to execute both Planetary rulers and Adepts if they are shown to be committing transgressions. On most Imperial worlds, Judges usually reside within the Hall of Judgement of an Adeptus Arbites courthouse where they monitor both the population and the planetary government. Despite their infamous reputation and brutal nature, Judges are actually fairer than Inquisitors and will often pass judgements based on law and fairness (And, when you compare them to the likes of Inquisitor Crazy Pants-off, they really are pretty fair if rigid, all things considered).

Due to their status and power, Judges can command their own forces of retribution, mini-armies consisting of the troops from the Adeptus Arbites spread throughout the galaxy and every vigilant to answer the call to justice. Often it is the Judges who find themselves fighting the first flames of rebellions while mobile Space Marine or Imperial Guard forces rush to support them.

In battle, Arbites wear Hydraphur Judge's Armour. This armour is broadly similar to normal Arbites Carapace Armour, but incorporates theatrical and gaudy elements which show off the power and majesty of the Adeptus Arbites. They are typically equipped with standard Arbites weapons despite their high rank, such as Combat Shotguns, Grenade Launchers, Arbites Boltguns with Executioner rounds, as well as Shock Mauls, Shock Batons, Power Mauls and a whole list of grenades including Frags, Smokes and Blind Grenades.