Eressa Conclave

"Sed dubitare nefas est Imperator/"There is no crime but to doubt the Emperor""

- Creed of the Eressa Conclave

The Eressa Conclave is a union of Inquisitors with the declared goal to reign in the untamed Eressa Sector, namely the lasting nests of rebellion as well as the numerous Xeno incursions. Due to the distance of the Sector from the rest of the Imperium, many Inquisitors have not strictly adhered to a single Ordo, but instead attended to any matter that caught their attention.

While exact dates are unavailable, the earliest reference to the Conclave dates back to 546.M41, listing Lord Inquisitor Balus von Hohenheim as the formal leader.

History
Officially founded in 546.M41, the Conclave initially focused on the ever-present rebellious tendencies of the Sector. Many of the first members were young Inquisitors seeking to prove their worth and build a reputation for themselves, resulting in a fluctuation of successes and failures. Over time however, they gained proficiency in their endeavors and soon became a dreaded force among the rebels in the sector.

At the same time, they massively profited from the presence of the Deathwatch on Watch Fortress Malepertus and collected countless specimen and trophies from slain Xenos as well as discovering and exterminating entirely new species.

Operations

 * Chodounska (670.M41) - 200 years after the end of the Macharian Heresy, Kill Team Ciaran visit the planet Chodounska, once again engulfed in the flames of rebellion, to secure weapons of Exterminatus. The presence of an Ork warband keen on looting the planet's numerous weapons depots further endangers their mission.
 * Black Tortoise Society (550.M41-ongoing) - A long term project, many agents have infiltrated his organization in order to supply the Conclave with information, resources and personnel. The exact degree of infiltration remains unknown, but some suspect that in return, others may use this connection to spy on the Conclave.
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Property

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Ships

 * Fortunate Felicity - An Inquisitorial Blackship, outfitted with unusual luxuries, left behind from the belongings of von Hohenheim. Frequently used, command over it is traditionally awarded after a first successful operation.
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Relics

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Notable Members

 * Balus von Hohenheim (???-501-???.M41) - There are few secured records regarding Lord Inquisitor von Hohenheim and even less containing details beyond his name. The only verified encounter was a meeting with the High Lords of, presumably to receive permission for the Conclave.
 * Inquisitor Militant Addam Pyne (518-660.M41) - Hailing from a family with a long history of serving the Inquisition, Pyne grew up in an Inquisitorial Fortress. Raised to be Storm Trooper, he possessed excellent combat abilities, paired a pure mind and incorruptable faith. Eventually elevated into the rank of a proper Inquisitor in his forties, Pyne would aid in the taming of the Eressa Sector, his home, without ever joining one of the large Ordos of the Inquisition. He was pivotal in establishing the Conclave and left behind numerous pupils before his sudden and mysterious death.
 * Shadow Inquisitor Shenhua Bao Zhu (638-675.M41) - Born on Beyonne in poor circumstances, Zhu eventually climbed the social ladder through various means, namely the Black Tortoise Society and eventually became an Acolyte under Pyne. From his retinue, she was the only one remaining and 'inherited' her possession from her late master. Not aligned with any of the major or minor Ordos, she resided at Watch Fortress Malepertus until her disappearance in 675.M41.
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Trivia

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