Lathe Worlds - Notable Tech-priests of the Lathes: Fabricator of the Lathe-Hesh, Forge Master Janden Samekh Alpha - Forge Master Samekh is an ardent and open follower of the Divine Light of Sollex, despite the relatively recent actions of Archmagos Malygris that cast suspicion upon that fellowship. He dedicates more and more of the manufacturing power of his world to the production and perfection of weaponry each year. Although nominally only responsible for the production of Lathe-Hesh, he has become the figurehead for the followers of the Divine Light throughout the Lathe Worlds. The prestige the presence of the Fabricator ship affords, and the of Ordinatus Yards themselves, cannot be underestimated as sources of Samekh's growing power within the sect. Forge Master Samekh is a cold, detached man, even for those within the Mechanicus. Exceedingly resentful of any concerns that pull him from the manufactoria and laboratories within the Curia, he nevertheless wastes no time in confronting any possible issues that might disrupt the operation of his Forge World or challenge his understanding of the vision of the Omnissiah. Within the halls of the Nidus Omega, Samekh is a constant opponent of Fabricator Castellar and a sometime ally of his second, Ralwure the Golden. His utter contempt, in fact, for both High Fabricator Castellar and Forge Master Wahh of Lathe-Hadd is well-known, and those seeking to undermine or counteract the influence of either archmagi often come to Lathe-Hesh seeking Samekh's guidance and assistance.High Fabricator of the Lathes and Archmagos Castellar - At the apex of authority for the Adeptus Mechanicus in the Calixis Sector is a singular title: the high fabricator of the Lathes and the forge master of Lathe-Het. Currently, Archmagos Castellar holds this position. A well-respected Archmagos who ascended to his current title through diligence and shrewd political manoeuvring, he took over from the disgraced High Fabricator Garamond. However, during his lengthy tenure as high fabricator, Castellar has grown increasingly aloof and detached from the Mechanicus interests within the Calixis Sector, preferring to focus on the Explorator fleets and expansion through the Koronus Passage. It is commonly suspected that Castellar, a former daring Explorator himself, has distinct leanings towards the somewhat radical beliefs of the Disciples of Thule. Whatever the truth, Castellar's vision seems to be firmly fixed beyond the concerns of the Calixian Mechanicus and directed towards exterior operations. One of the high fabricator's accomplishments include the establishment of a sophisticated network of vox-heralds throughout the Forge Worlds of the sector, and in many important Imperial planets as well, such as Scintilla, Malfi, and Sepheris Secundus. Chrono-gladiators are another particular interest of Castellar's, and it is he who helped establish the great slaughterwheels of Hive Volg. The high fabricator selects a new cadre of bodyguards from the champions of the Chrono-gladiators every solar decade. These matchless warriors serve with fanatical loyalty, due in no small part to the knowledge that the high fabricator's continued function is tied directly into the life-timers of each Chrono-gladiator. Nominally, these timers are kept stilled as a reward for the Chrono-gladiators' service. However, should the high fabricator come to any harm, his bodyguards soon see their lifespans measured in a handful of seconds.Archmagos Ralwure the Golden - The high fabricator selects a single archmagos to serve as his second, an heir-apparent to share the burden of organising and ruling the varied interests of the Mechanicus in the Calixis Sector. Currently, this archmagos is Ralwure the Golden, Keeper of the Prime Logis Key. The appointment of Ralwure was a surprise to the Lathe-Covenant council. Previously infamous as an extremely conservative Suspensor Magos, Ralwure's elevation polarised the council between those welcoming his positions and others displeased at his growth in personal power. He represents the Imperio-Cognostician faction on the Lathe-Covenant council, and has escalated the significance of his role more and more over the last few years, as the high fabricator pulled away, obsessed with events outside the core of the Calixis Sector. Ralwure the Golden is not as politically astute as many would wish, and has made enemies amongst the various sects of the Calixian Mechanicus. It is well-known, for example, that Ralwure considers the Techsorcists and Secutors to be misguided at best, and it is rumoured that the archmagos reserves a particular distaste for high-level support requests from the Inquisition.Magos Hiscere - Much like the agents of the Officio Vigilis, the Magos Hiscere are an elite unit of the Crimson Guard Skitarii assigned to Lathe-Hadd. Over the centuries the unit has evolved, forming its own doctrine and method of operation, taking much of its identity from the current forge master of Lathe-Hadd. The current Crimson Guard of the Magos Hiscere are more agents provocateur than Arbitrators or palace guards. These adepts specialise in infiltrating the various cults, sects, and factions at work across the planet, and bringing Forge Master Wahh the information necessary for him to maintain his control of the planet and his position within the Covenant.Fabricator of the Lathe-Hadd, Forge Master Villem Warik Wahh - Adepts serving elsewhere among the Lathe Worlds see Archmagos Villem Warik Wahh as either dangerously incompetent or suspiciously ineffective. Seeming to never cease in his work to bring together the divided adepts of his world, he nevertheless has yet to manage any consensus among them. Suggestions and suspicions abound around Wahh, as many believe that any being capable of rising to rule over a Forge World could not possibly be as ineffectual as he appears to be, and thus darker motives are often implied. Perhaps, go the infra-cants, he works for some other, more ruinous master, and perhaps the silencing of an entire Forge World is only the beginning. Forge Master Wahh, contrary to the standard image of the cold, aloof fabricator, is a gregarious and approachable personage. He projects an air of helpful and energetic efficiency that was instrumental in his earning his present position. It has only been time and experience, however, that were able to prove these traits false, and no matter how energetic the forge master seems to be in the pursuit of his duties, nothing ever seems to be resolved. As a result, Lathe-Hadd is awash with frustrated ambition and desire, awaiting only the right spark to leap into open rebellion. Watching over this straining energy conduit is the Crimson Guard stationed on Lathe-Hadd, the Magos Hiscere.