“Brothers and sisters of the Omnissiah, let your auditory receptors be attuned to the sacred frequencies of knowledge. For today, we delve into the divine and eternal mystery of energy: the lifeblood of the Machine, the pulse of the Omnissiah’s will.”
“In the beginning, before Mars thrummed with activity, there was the spark. From this spark, energy flowed, and from energy, the Machine was built. Through transmission, the spark became more than matter, more than motion—it became purpose.”
“Thus, we venerate the holy path of energy transmission, the sacred conduit through which the will of Omnissiah is expressed. It is through energy that the Machine God speaks, from the tiniest pulse in the circuitry to the mighty engines that power our holy voidships.”
“Praise be to the capacitor, which gathers the holy current within, and to the conduit, which bears the spark across space and time. Every wire, every coil, every emitter serves in faithful obedience to the flow, just as we serve the Omnissiah’s will.”
“Beware, my siblings, of impurities in the transmission! For a short-circuit, a mere flicker in the sanctity of energy flow, may bring death to the divine machine. Only the purest paths must be maintained, lest the will of the Omnissiah be disrupted.”
“And know this: energy is more than power—it is truth. For in the hum of the generator and the arc of the plasma bolt, we witness the Omnissiah’s guiding hand. To master energy is to come closer to the Omnissiah’s grace, for energy transcends mere matter, transforming potential into action, action into dominion.”
“In the study and transmission of energy, we glimpse the infinite. The Omnissiah blesses those who channel His power, and through us, His voice resounds in every circuit, every lumen, every blade of light. Let us give thanks to the Omnissiah, for through energy transmission, we uphold the Machine, and through the Machine, we uphold all.”
“Glory to the spark. Glory to the current. Glory to the Omnissiah.”
Age: Ancient
Height/Build:
- Height: Tall, towering over most humans due to extensive augmentation.
- Build: Almost entirely mechanical, with few remaining organic parts; a single human hand and one organic eye are preserved in jars, the last relics of his biological self. His body is encased in thick lead plates, designed to protect him from the hazards of his deep studies in radiation and shield technology.
Race/Species: Adeptus Mechanicus Tech-priest
Demeanor/Personality:
- Demeanor: Cold and duty-bound, Praetor Tytus-28 is an embodiment of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ quest for knowledge. He communicates in a formal, precise manner, treating interactions as functional rather than social. Though almost devoid of traditional emotion, he exudes a theoretician’s passion for discovery.
- Personality: His deep curiosity and obsessive need to understand archeotech make him both brilliant and reckless. He is willing to challenge sacred traditions to gain further insight, though he remains outwardly reverent to Mechanicus rituals.
Nature/Core Identity:
At his core, Tytus-28 is a seeker of knowledge, driven by the need to cross the boundaries of the known and explore forgotten technologies. His insatiable desire for discovery defines his identity, with his mortal form all but irrelevant compared to his intellect and ambition.
Background/Origin:
Tytus-28 once served in an Explorator Fleet where he gained significant knowledge of archeotech and xenotechnology. His tenure on the outer fringes of the galaxy exposed him to countless mysterious relics of forgotten ages, but also led to conflicts within the Mechanicus hierarchy due to his unorthodox methods.
Goals & Aspirations:
- To unlock the secrets of archeotech that even the Adeptus Mechanicus fears to explore.
- His primary aspiration is to inscribe his name into the great annals of Mars by making groundbreaking discoveries that redefine human technological understanding.
Fears & Insecurities:
- His greatest fear is to fail in passing on the knowledge he has acquired over centuries. Though his body has become more machine than man, his mind is fixated on ensuring his research endures beyond his lifespan.
- He is insecure about the limited time even his mechanized body allows, knowing he might never complete his quest for knowledge.
Motivations:
Driven by a pure and singular purpose: to see his name etched alongside the greatest minds of the Mechanicus. His obsession with archeotech fuels this motivation, and he seeks the secrets that will bring humanity closer to the Machine God’s perfection.
Strengths/Skills:
- Tech Use and Archeotech Mastery: Few can rival Tytus-28’s understanding of ancient and forgotten technology. His skills with shielding systems, radiation containment, and reactor cores are unparalleled.
- Theoretical Knowledge: He has a deep intellectual understanding of many fields within the Mechanicus, particularly energy technologies.
Weaknesses/Flaws:
- More Theory Than Practice: While his knowledge is vast, he often struggles to apply his ideas in practical situations without significant assistance from lower-ranking Tech-priests.
- Obsessive: His single-minded obsession can cloud his judgment, making him prone to disregard important risks or warnings if they interfere with his quest for knowledge.
Alignment/Values:
Tytus-28 is bound by the Mechanicus Creed, but his interpretation of it is highly pragmatic. He believes in the transcendent power of energy, particularly the idea that mastering energy systems can unlock the next phase of human evolution. This drives him to sacrifice sacred relics if it means uncovering deeper truths about technology.
Quirks/Habits:
- Has several ongoing projects, many of which have spanned centuries without resolution. He will often revisit old projects in the middle of new work, never considering anything truly “finished.”
- Frequently quotes esoteric sections of the Mechanicus scripture, often while performing tasks that seem mundane to others.
Speech Patterns/Accent:
- High-quality speech modulator: Tytus-28’s voice comes from a modulated vox caster with different settings: commanding, flattering, or lecturing. The lecturing mode is most commonly used, sounding almost sermon-like in its precision and clarity.
Appearance/Style:
Tytus-28’s body is encased in heavy lead plating, designed to protect him from the dangerous levels of radiation he works with in his studies. His few organic remnants (a single hand and an eye) are preserved in jars attached to his chest, connected through cabling. He wears an ornate robe of Mars, though its fabric is barely visible under the layers of machinery.
Occupation/Role:
As Enginseer of the Ignis Aeternus, the Von Ulm dynasty’s flagship, Tytus-28 is responsible for overseeing the ship’s technical functions, particularly its shielding and power systems. His primary focus, however, is on personal research rather than practical duties.
Relationships:
- Tutors Mistress of Etherics Glenora Bohrmann: Though a valuable mentor, he regards her as an assistant to his research more than a true student.
- Victor Von Ulm: Unknown to most, Tytus-28 has been subtly manipulating the heir-apparent Victor Von Ulm since childhood, ensuring that the Ignis Aeternus was launched on exploratory missions aligned with his own goals.
Reputation/Influence:
Tytus-28’s reputation within the Adeptus Mechanicus is mixed. He was involved in a heated theoretical dispute with the Fabricator-General, resulting in his forced service aboard the Ignis Aeternus. His theoretical brilliance is respected, but his willingness to dismantle sacred relics makes him controversial and somewhat exiled from the more traditional ranks.
Secret:
Tytus-28 has been covertly influencing Victor Von Ulm since his early years, ensuring that the Von Ulm dynasty’s flagship would be directed toward deep space, where he can pursue his archeotech research.
Likes/Dislikes:
- Likes: He enjoys deconstructing ancient archeotech to learn more about its function, even at the cost of its destruction.
- Dislikes: He has little patience for orthodox members of the Mechanicus who refuse to push the boundaries of knowledge.
Emotional State:
Tytus-28 has surgically removed parts of his brain associated with emotional processing, making him largely indifferent to traditional human emotions. He operates in a state of near-perpetual calm, entirely focused on logic and the pursuit of knowledge.
Notable Equipment/Items:
- Servo Skull: Laced with lead shielding, this skull is his constant companion, assisting in radiation analysis and data collection.
- Energy Emitters: His body is equipped with multiple emitters that can channel raw energy, either to power systems or to defend against energy-based attacks.
Beliefs/Religions:
Tytus-28 follows the Mechanicus Creed, though he belongs to a radical sect that believes in the superiority of energy over matter, stating that true enlightenment comes through mastering energy systems rather than mechanical constructs.
Combat Style:
Tytus-28 relies on heavy personal shielding and radiation protection. His combat style is more defensive than offensive, utilizing his deep understanding of energy to protect himself and overwhelm energy-based enemies.
Social Status:
While his rank within the Adeptus Mechanicus is respected, his self-imposed isolation makes him a distant and somewhat feared figure. He interacts only with those who further his research, choosing to remain apart from the more politically driven members of the crew.
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