Perhaps the most unknown portion of the AdMech's lore that 40K fans know the least about is the ranking system of the AdMech. Do they exist to maintain a certain form of weaponry or technology?.Are they hunting a certain tech-heresy?.Are they searching for the solution to a particular problem? (I.E.Before writing anything to do with the Adeptus Mechanicus first ask yourself, 'does anyone already do this task.' If the answer is yes, don't be dismayed, instead ask 'how do they do it, and would a diffrent approach be acceptable.' as with science the AdMech often has diffrent individuals who are meant to tackle the same problem but from diffrent angles, some time this can lead to Tech-Heresy (something which has a very thin line) but more often will lead you create a very dedicated and unique sub-group of the admech. Many time a writer might want to create something for the Adeptus Mechanicus only to find that it already exists or it goes against the spirit of the AdMech. They in one form or another control all means of production within the Imperium.They do not tolerate others using, possessing, or developing advanced technology without their supervision/approval.They do not permit the creation of new technology, the modification of existing Technological Schematics also must be done by a ordained Tech Priest.They worship the Omnissiah or 'Machine God' whom the Emperor has claimed to be, but they do not actually worship the Emperor himself.Key things to remember when writing for the Adeptus Mechanicus are. As such the Adeptus Mechanicus is a military power of it's own with it's own independent forces. The purpose of the Adeptus Mechanicus is the upkeep and protection of the holy machines of the Imperium, however the AdMech typically acts as the main center of production and occasional research. The Adeptus Mechanicus is one of the three main bodies responcible for the upkeep of the Imperium. 8 Relations with other factions in the Imperium.

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