Adeptus Mechanicus Explorators

*"Strike the first rune upon the engine's casing employing the chosen wrench. Its tip should be anointed with the oil of engineering using the proper incantation when the auspices are correct. Strike the second rune upon the engine's casing employing the arc-tip of the power-driver. If the second rune is not good, a third rune may be struck in like manner to the first. This is done according to the true ritual laid down by Scotti the Enginseer. A libation should be offered. If this sequence is properly observed the engines may be brought to full activation by depressing the large panel marked "ON".**"*

- *Runic Spaceflight - An Introduction; Naval Flight Manual W110E* (Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader)

## **Race Overview**

The Adeptus Mechanicus is the engineering arm of the Imperium of Man. Based on Mars, these humans have dedicated themselves to the idea of the Omnissiah, or Machine God. Their faith is tolerated by the Inquisition only because of the Imperium's need of the Mechanicus, and that they view the Emperor as their Omnissiah. In pursuit of a perfect, holy blend of man and machine, all members of the Mechanicus, from a lowly scribe to the most powerful Archmagos, are augmented in some way. They revere the Machine Spirit, and they engage in religious rhetoric in their building and repairs.

One thing the Mechanicus is always on the look for are STCs, Standard Template Constructs. These ancient computers hold lost technology from the Dark Age, and the Mechanicus is in constant search for them. They send Explorator teams out across the galaxy wherever they may find these lost STCs, bringing a powerful military force with them to ensure their success.

*Note: The Explorators faction predates the modern Adeptus Mechanicus army range and as such are quite unique in comparison. A future update will bring them closer to current canon.*

## Playstyle

### Centralized Base

Similar to the Necrons, the AdMech only have one, centralized building that builds the majority of their units. In another similarity to the ancient machines, the Machine Reliquary can be converted into an armed Mobile Fortress.

### STC Searchers

The STC Searchers can be upgraded to either be Defence Posts or Research Centres. You will need both to bring your forces to victory. Since they have no generators besides the Slag Deposit only Advanced Plasma Core, the STC Searchers can generate Power at a cost of Requisition gain by turning on Power Surge.

### Shackled Automata

Many units require a direct Data Link in order to function. If they are away from a signal (provided by buildings and some units) they will start to lose instructions and their Memory Banks (Morale) will drain. If this reaches zero, the unit will become immobile. Each of these units has an ability called Emergency Recharge, that will restore their Memory Banks for a short time, enabling you to retreat the unit. Commander units such as the Magos Explorator and Archmagos have abilities to restore Memory Banks called Chant of Revival. The Archmagos also provides a Data-Link to units around them. Automaton units in the army are marked in the tables below.

### Skills of the Adeptus Mechanicus

Both of the commanders of the Adeptus Mechanicus Explorators, the Magos Explorators and the Archmagos, are able to construct buildings. Utilize them to build your forward STC Searchers so your Automata can maintain their Data Link.

### Tiering Up

The AdMech Explorers increase their Technology Tier via researches. Rites of Awakening at the Machine Reliquary for Tier 2. Mobile HQ Upgrade Alpha at a Research Centre for Tier 3. Mobile GQ Upgrade Bata at the Advanced Research Centre for Tier 4. Power of the Omnissiah for Tier 5.

**Technology Tiers**
 2
 3
 4
 5
STC Searcher (with Advanced Research Centre Add-on)

### Increasing Population

To increase your infantry or vehicle population caps, research Data Value Levels at STC Searcher Defence Posts.

**Pop Cap Increases**
 **Support (Vehicle) Cap**
  **Squad Cap**
 **Support (Vehicle) Cap**
  **Squad Cap**
 **Support (Vehicle) Cap**
STC Searcher (with Defence Post Add-on)

## **Units**

**Tier 3**

**Tier 5**

### Survival Reinforcements

Listed here are the units granted to the player while playing in Survival Mode at each Tier.

**Tier 1**
\*

**Tier 2**
\*

**Tier 3**
\*

**Tier 4**

## Buildings

**Tier 1**
Twin-Linked Cryogun

**Tier 2**