Ordo Tormenticus

The Ordo Tormenticus is a sect of the Inquisition specializing in the investigation and control of Imperial Knights and Titans, including those in the hands of Chaos. The Inquisitors within the Ordo Tormenticus were specifically chosen volunteer Freeblades or were subjects who were found compatible with the Questoris-Tormenticus pattern Knight. Their missions often involve mere investigations against the various Noble Houses of the Imperium and reminding them of who they truly serve. However, they also specialize in the elimination of other massive Xenos or Chaos foes (Chaos Knights, daemons, Wraithknights, large Tyranids, Tau suits, etc.).

Lacking a proper house, Knights of the Ordo Tormenticus bear no hearaldry other than the Inquisitorial insignia on their shield and flag. The Knight itself may bear a name, but will always be known by its serial number. Ordo Tormenticus Knights bear camouflage instead of the normal flashy drab of other Knights or Freeblades, but some claim that colors of white and gray is the official coloration.

Questoris-Tormenticus Pattern Knight
As commissioned and designed by the Inquisition, the Questoris-Tormenticus houses a reinforced frame designed to take the blows of other Knights. The weapons that it wields are noticeably more responsive and quicker to maneuver, granting it a slight edge fighting other Knights. Other differences include:
 * An emergency escape system for the Inquisitor to eject from the cockpit upon the Questoris-Tormenticus being disabled or destroyed. The Inquisitor is equipped with a hot-shot laspistol, power sword, a medkit, and a communicator to request emergency extraction.
 * A simple autopilot capable of operating the Knight and its weapons for thirty minutes without the Inquisitor before deactivating. It is normal practice to activate this and then eject to provide covering fire.
 * The capability of activating a rudimentary “stealth” mode, which deactivates the primary engines, shields all heat sources from heat-sensitive sensors, disables all lights on the Knight, and sets the Knight in a sort of crouch.
 * With Knights that operate with the Assassinorum, some frames are made with a small compartment designed to transport an Assassin. The space holds weapons, ammunition, and communications equipment that can assist them in their missions. Additionally, a special weapon known as the EDS can be attached alongside an Eversor stasis-pod that can launch a newly awakened Eversor 20 kilometers away, allowing for the Questoris-Tormenticus to send the Assassin behind enemy lines. Most other Assassins prefer other means of transport.