Psian Venatores

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"Life and death? In our work those two words don't have any real meaning."

- Trooper of the Psian Venatores

Those born upon the world of Tallon Prime have the chance to become enrolled in the Militarum Tempestus, also known as the Ordo Tempestus''. Specifically the '''Psian Venatores. Making use of their tactical genius the 'Black Hunters' operate in Packs''' (Squads) with the task of exterminating enemy commanders or sabotage. Part of their training is heightening every sense they possess by blinding the recruits during their training. Specifically hearing, taste and scent. ''

''Entire system governments have been overturned or destroyed by the actions of the Regiment. Arriving within systems through the use of Imperial Dauntless-class Light Cruisers. Like hunters they can spend up to several weeks hunting their target before they exterminate them. Frequently should the target be a political figure then plans to frame a political partner will be used, likewise for military targets.''

Frequently leading their own missions they have been known to accompany the Adeptus Astartes Chapter the Omni Legion with the intention of using their force as a distraction.

History
Early M35 would see to it that a new Tempestus Scions regiment would become established upon the same world that the Omni Legion found recruits and called home. The intention was to assist in managing the planet's cities should similar rivalries run rampant again before the Adeptus Terra and Adeptus Ministorum come to the system.

The original leader of the Regiment was Venatores Prime Neil Dynamis. Despite the Regiment established in 237.M35 it wouldn't be until 244.M35 when they'd be ready due to their unique training. Prime Neil would lead the missions personally for years until he'd be killed in combat against the Dark Eldar in the year 270.M35. He'd be succeeded by his second in command '''1st Dominus Graham Dobbe. '''The newly promoted Dominus continued his mentor's method of training troops. The years following would see their low numbers increasing faster and faster, taking on missions deemed "safer" as they accompanied the Omni Legion during their own campaigns. Fighting alongside the Space Marines was beneficial to the Scions who used the experience to become even more skilled killers, many taking tactical advice from the marines. Once returning from their earliest campaign with the Marines the twenty survivors would become the Regiment's Veterans. They would become leaders of their own Packs for a time and ensure the knowledge they obtained from the Omni Legion was passed down to them.

The defense of Tallon Prime was a duty not often performed by the Regiment despite it being one of their roles, with the introduction of The Order of the Sacred Flame their role was pushed back even further. Now becoming designated boarding crews during orbital defenses and sent out of system for years at a time. By the year 376.M37 a new version of the Regiment's armour was developed by the Forge World of Roitheta, designed to provide improved environmental protection while providing a moderate defense. Gloves designed to be thin enough for the wearer to identify something easily through touch while provided sufficient insulation and warmth. Helmets equipped with air filters that can extend their life even in the depths of a Death Guard world. Finally audio receivers that can isolate specific sound pitches to aid the Psian during their hunts. It wouldn't be until 422.M37 that this MKII suit became widespread enough that it's assigned to Veterans and Commanders of the Regiment. Standard Venatores and Advances still utilize the MKI suit.

After the Fall of Cadia the moral of the Regiment surprisingly rose rather than fell, the men and women inspired to bring the fight to every traitor they found. To this day their Companies stalk the Sector for prey, killing Xenos and heretics alike. No one will escape their shadow.

Phaa
The base of operations for the Psian Venatores ''circles the world of Tallon Prime, reconstructed into a large space station capable of housing a handful of Imperial Cruisers. It's thought that the moon could very well defend itself against a full frontal assault. The depths of the moon contain a maze-like section intended for training for the recruits to operate in a pitch black environment with no sort of light, littered with Xeno wildlife. '' Adjustable levels of gravity make this base perfect for training in a Zero-G environment. Actually swapping between Zero-G and standard Tallon Prime at random intervals to keep the Scions on their toes, prepared for any environment. The deepest depths use captured Xeno wildlife in the metal halls, similar environments to a space hulk. This dark area is sectioned off from the rest of the base to ensure complete isolation for the recruits during their training.

The quarters inside the moon are considered higher quality than typical barracks. Bunk beds and work desks are all that soldiers are given. Drills are run every day for those who serve on board Phaa, these can take place inside or outside the base.

Docking bays are used by the Regiment and the Imperial Navy, or even the Adeptus Astartes. Few members of the Tech Priests of Roitheta have ventured to the moon to keep it maintained. Satiating their own curiosity at the same time.

Mines liter the asteroid field that surrounded the moon, pulled along with its gravity. Any hostile ship would only attempt to approach through the asteroid field which is the reason for these mines. Powerful magnets attached to them to latch onto any passing shuttles. Friendly ships wouldn't dare travel through here even in smaller shuttles, instructed to approach directly in the open.

Unproven:
Those new to the Regiment will advance their training trough the act of being blinded during their time spent in the Depths of Phaa.

Venatores:
Pack members are given their first suit of armour that provides moderate protection against ballistics, fire and toxins. The filters in these suits aren't nearly as powerful as some others which is why it's easier to mass produce with additional protection. Following in packs of Nine they will in groups of six that will accompany three commanding officers.

Venatores Advance:
Second in command of the Pack, a pair of these soldiers will typically be in charge of the special weapons and heavy weapons for the Pack. The trust and importance needed to use these weapons cannot be given to one who has yet to prove themselves yet. As of 422.M37 with the introduction of the MKII suit they now identify themselves with a red streak along their shoulder plates and helms.

Venatores Superior:
The leader of the Pack, wearing a suit of MKII armour allows them to monitor the status of the squad and provide a direct vox connection to them at all times. As the leader of their Pack their role is to ensure that the mission goes flawlessly.

Venatores Dominus:
Exclusively making use of the MKII armour these are the most battle hardened soldiers within the Regiment, commanding Packs under their command. Typically leading a Pack of Veterans who work as their own personal forces. Dominus ranked Psians are given command of 10 Packs.

Venatores Prime:
Master of the entire Regiment they direct the training and coordination of all forces of the Regiment. When dispatched on a mission the Venatores Prime will be often put in charge of local forces of the AstraMilitarum due to his experience and advanced training. More times than not his orders will be to ease the missions of his own men while allowing thousands if not millions within the Imperial Guard Regiment to be killed if it means victory for his own men.

Recruitment
Those to be trained to hunt in the shadow are picked from the populace of Tallon Prime or any other systems within the Sub-Sector that display a skill for battle but are beyond the year of Astartes recruitment. There are speculations that many recruits come from the Serfs (Known as Companions) of the Omni Legion Chapter.

Despite the darkness of the halls they're trained in they're also required to use a specially developed drug that isn't consumed or injected, rather the recruits smell from it every 3-4 days. Once done so their sight will be lost for this time until they must smell from it again. It's currently unknown what this drug is and all samples of it are considered top secret and are provided and handled by the Magos Biologis of Roitheta.

Combat Doctrine
Silence and brutality is key to the Psians. Quickly striking the enemy at their heart and cutting off the head, using knowledge collected in advance they'll use any means. Ranging from simple combat knives to their Heavy Stubbers.

Moving in their Packs it's rare that they will ever split into smaller Packs unless two or more Packs have lost half their numbers and thus join into one larger Pack. The only exception to this rule are Veterans who are capable of breaking off from their squads to cover more ground and flank their prey from multiple directions at once.

The heightened senses that they possess make them expert trackers, capable of finding someone in a Hive World with only a shred of clothing or a drop of sweat. Many would think these soldiers are Astartes due to these abilities but it's thanks to their training.