Corpus

The Corpus Branch is a sub division of the Vitores Tenebras. Headed by the infamous ex-Ordo Xenos inquisitor Cutler Kar, the Corpus Branch specialises in research in developing new technology, and experimenting on human and Xenos biology. The philosophy behind Corpus is that mankind is holding itself back by denying the use of certain methods and tools, and thus believes that Mankind needs to broaden its horizons in order to attain supremacy. Corpus contains large numbers of Hereteks in its ranks, as well as Xenos mercenaries.

History
The Corpus Branch was founded in the late 41st millennium, as part of the Vitores Tenebras, alongside the Animus and Spiritus branches. Beforehand however Kar had been secretly recruiting various members for his plans. These included experts in Xenology, radicals in the Adeptus Mechanicus and even a few members of Luminus Cabal, who had swayed over to Kars side.

Organisation
The Tenebras One of the branch, Cutler Kar, at first believed that everyone bar himself was equal, meaning there were no ranks. However as the branch grew in numbers Kar had to re-think this strategy. Kar instead divided the branch into three sub divisions, each of which answer to him. These are the Technology division, Biology division, and Legatus division.

Technology division
Led by a rogue Magos Explorator, the technology division primarily concerns itself with experimenting with Xenos technology, finding ancient technology and supplying the rest of the Tenebras. It is the largest and most useful of all the divisions, as without it not only would the Corpus Branch but also the entire Vitores Tenebras would cease to function.

The technology division consists almost exclusively of rogue tech priests, many who were accused of tech heresy. Often the tech priests are accompanied by servitors or even Skitarii, creating a sort of mini-army. The Technology division is the one Kar probably has the least control over, due to them jealously guarding secrets sometimes from each other. However Kar makes sure that he holds a degree of control over the tech priests who manage the gun servitors, so if a member gets out of line, Kar has them disposed.

Biology division
The biology division is the second largest, with Kar taking a very active role. Although the rank of head scientist does exist, the rank is meaningless due to Kars involvement. Primarily the division research augmentation of humanity, through genetic research and "splicing" Xenos and human bodies together. Occasionally a rogue tech priest will join the division to experiment upon cybernetics. Kar meanwhile leads his own group that examine pyskers.

The biology division often uses successful experiments as a guardforce as well as Kars personal body guard. Often silent and loyal to Kar alone, these "super humans" while no where near as powerful as a Space Marine, still are genetically leagues higher than an average human. Some are hulking brutes, others lithe and agile.

Legatus division
The smallest of the three divisions the Legatus division primarily makes contact with Xenos species. However it also acts as Kars secret police, as well as conversing with the rest of the Tenebras. Dalila Isiminger, Tenebras One of the Animus branch, finds the Legatus to be not only unnecessary but a minor threat to her Animus. Kar states that the Legatus is merely there to protect his own interests, and that it is of no concern for Isiminger.

Members
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 * Cutler Kar-Founder of the Corpus Branch, Kar retains overall control. He mostly works with the biology division, and holds less power over the technology division than he would like to think he does. If Kar were to fall there would be a power vacuum, that would cause the branch to break apart. Thus Kar is needed to keep balance over the divisions.

Location
The Corpus Branch stretches across the Sephadollion Sector, with men stationed on many of its planets. Its bases of operations is disputed-the names Estomor, Tangaroa, Dedriton, Halcyon and Bythantis have often been linked to Corpus, but nothing is known for sure. The Tenebarite Cabal know that each division has separate headquarters, but whether they are on different planets or not is unknown. It is also likely that Kar is located in the HQ of the Biology division, and is probably regarded as the centrepoint of the organisation.

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