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* BlingBlingBang: Jaq owns a pair of ancient, ornate bolt weapons, a bolter and a bolt pistol, called ''Emperor's Mercy'' and ''Emperor's Peace'', respectively (he later gives the pistol to Grimm). It's not actually stated whether they're any better than ordinary weapons of their type, but they sure ''look'' cool.
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* CoolGuns: Jaq owns a pair of ancient, ornate bolt weapons, a bolter and a bolt pistol, called ''Emperor's Mercy'' and ''Emperor's Peace'', respectively (he later gives the pistol to Grimm). It's not actually stated whether they're any better than ordinary weapons of their type, but they sure ''look'' cool.
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* AuthorVocabularyCalendar: Ian sure loves unusual words. Some examples include: raffish (unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way), propinquity (nearness, proximity, similarity, affiliation), punctilious (meticulous, fastidious, finicky, nitpicky), coccyx (tailbone), atrabilious (melancholy or irritable), curlicue (decorative curl or twist), obloquy (strong public condemnation), susurrus (a whispering or rustling sound), farrago (a confused mixture), crepuscular (relating to twilight), orison (prayer).
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* AuthorVocabularyCalendar: Ian sure loves unusual words. Some examples include: raffish (unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way), propinquity (nearness, proximity, similarity, affiliation), punctilious (meticulous, fastidious, finicky, nitpicky), coccyx (tailbone), atrabilious (melancholy or irritable), curlicue (decorative curl or twist), obloquy (strong public condemnation), susurrus (a whispering or rustling sound), farrago (a confused mixture), crepuscular (relating to twilight), orison (prayer).(prayer), vituperation (bitter and abusive language), lugubrious (sad and dismal) and prevaricate (speak or act in an evasive way).
* BilingualBonus: At one point Grimm hiccups are rendered as "hic-haec-hoc", which is Latin for "he-she-it".
* BlindObedience: Lex makes it a point that Imperial Fists do '''not''' obey all orders without question, and that it is precisely for this reason that he has come to believe Jaq.
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* BoomHeadshot: An Inquisitor gets his head blow off by a plasma pistol in the prologue of ''Harlequin''.
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* BoomHeadshot: BoomHeadshot:
** An Inquisitor gets his head blow off by a plasma pistol in the prologue of''Harlequin''.''Harlequin''.
** There's another gruesome description of a meltagun headshot in ''Chaos Child''. A meltagun is a thermal-based anti-''tank'' weapon.
** An Inquisitor gets his head blow off by a plasma pistol in the prologue of
** There's another gruesome description of a meltagun headshot in ''Chaos Child''. A meltagun is a thermal-based anti-''tank'' weapon.
* CapsLock: The Emperor speaks in all caps, presumably to convey his godlike and awe-inspiring nature.
* CatScare: One of the chapters when Jaq and his group wander through the Webway ends with an ominous figure in bilious green power armour coming through a nearby portal. But it turns out to be an Imperial Fist Space Marine -- the blue fog of the Webway had just made his armour appear to be a different colour.
* CatScare: One of the chapters when Jaq and his group wander through the Webway ends with an ominous figure in bilious green power armour coming through a nearby portal. But it turns out to be an Imperial Fist Space Marine -- the blue fog of the Webway had just made his armour appear to be a different colour.
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** An Inquisition report on a world where a rebellion has broken out reports the following "signs of laxity" on part of the authorities: charity towards beggars, peace and prosperity, regulations for the benevolent conduct of brothels, abolition of laws allowing torture of subjects, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking an ever-rising standard of quisine.]]
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** An Inquisition report on a world where a rebellion has broken out reports the following "signs of laxity" on part of the authorities: charity towards beggars, peace and prosperity, regulations for the benevolent conduct of brothels, abolition of laws allowing torture of subjects, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking an ever-rising standard of quisine.]]cuisine.]]
* DisposableVagrant: Jaq has no qualms about using a leper and a captured thug to test the lethality of a Navigator's severed warp eye.
* DisposableVagrant: Jaq has no qualms about using a leper and a captured thug to test the lethality of a Navigator's severed warp eye.
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** Emperor's Children Chaos Space Marines are described as having an Apothecary and Techmarine. These were actually available to Chaos Marines in the first edition of ''Warhammer 40,000''.
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** Emperor's Children Chaos Space Marines are described as having an Apothecary Apothecary, Chaplain and Techmarine. These were actually available to Chaos Marines in the first edition of ''Warhammer 40,000''.40,000''.
** At one point, a Jaq infiltrates a group of Chaos Marines by donning their armour, implying that Space Marines aren't much bigger than humans. In the current background, this would be practically impossible because Marines are so much bigger than normal humans -- even if Jaq were a particularly tall individual, a Marine would still be far broader and heavier than him, so there's no way the armour would fit. Lex is described as being a head taller than most other men, but can still pass himself off as some kind of genetically-modified slave when not wearing his armour.
** At one point, a Jaq infiltrates a group of Chaos Marines by donning their armour, implying that Space Marines aren't much bigger than humans. In the current background, this would be practically impossible because Marines are so much bigger than normal humans -- even if Jaq were a particularly tall individual, a Marine would still be far broader and heavier than him, so there's no way the armour would fit. Lex is described as being a head taller than most other men, but can still pass himself off as some kind of genetically-modified slave when not wearing his armour.
* GloryHound: In contrast to Draco, Inquisitor Harq Obispal leads from the front and takes every opportunity to show off his prowess. [[spoiler:It's all a ruse, though]].
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* LoveIsAWeakness: This mindset is very much expected of an Imperial Inquisitor or Assassin. Thus, it is no surprise that things take a turn for the worse after Jaq and Meh'lindi fall in love.
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* LoveMakesYouCrazy: Jaq's love for Meh'lindi is one of the things that drives him to increasingly reckless and morally dubious actions. [[spoiler: It crosses straight into LoveMakesYouEvil after Meh'Lindi dies, as Jaq abducts a thief named Rakel and plans to shape her body into a perfect copy of Meh'Lindi, then draw Meh'Lindi's soul to inhabit it]].
* LoveIsAWeakness: This mindset is very much expected of an Imperial Inquisitor or Assassin. Thus, it is no surprise that things take a turn for the worse after Jaq and Meh'lindi fall in love.
* LoveIsAWeakness: This mindset is very much expected of an Imperial Inquisitor or Assassin. Thus, it is no surprise that things take a turn for the worse after Jaq and Meh'lindi fall in love.
** In the first novel, Carnelian tortures Meh'Lindi by psychically overwhelming her mind with pleasure. It is later revealed that he did it for a practical reason -- Assassins are incredibly resistant to pain, but not to pleasure.
* OrgasmicCombat: During a battle between Raven Guard and Emperor's Children Space Marines, one of the latter's firing is described in a very suggestive manner:
->''The boltgun jutted phallically and spat a bolt (...) it penetrated a ventilator column (...)''
->''The boltgun jutted phallically and spat a bolt (...) it penetrated a ventilator column (...)''
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* ShoutOut: There is a reference to the "Alien beast concealed within" Meh'lindi", which alludes to the title of the short story in which she first appeared.
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* ShoutOut: ShoutOut:
** There is a reference to the "Alien beast concealed within" Meh'lindi", which alludes to the title of the short story in which she firstappeared.appeared.
** At one point Grimm says he'd met some Squats and adds "Hey-ho, hey-ho", to which Jaq replies: "[[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs And off with the Squat's you thought you'd go?]]"
** There is a reference to the "Alien beast concealed within" Meh'lindi", which alludes to the title of the short story in which she first
** At one point Grimm says he'd met some Squats and adds "Hey-ho, hey-ho", to which Jaq replies: "[[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs And off with the Squat's you thought you'd go?]]"
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* TheTrickster: Zephro Carnelian is mischievous, manipulative heretic who copies (and perhaps parodies) the appearance and mannerisms of an Eldar Harlequin and has unusual powers, but ultimately thinks himself to be acting in favour of humanity.
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* TheTrickster: Zephro ThisIsUnforgivable: After he learns that she deliberately [[spoiler: didn't send Jaq's message to cancel the ''exterminatus'' he had ordered]], Carnelian is mischievous, manipulative heretic who copies (and perhaps parodies) the appearance and mannerisms of an Eldar Harlequin and has unusual powers, but ultimately thinks himself to be acting shoots Moma Parsheen in favour of humanity.disgust.
* TitleDrop: In ''Chaos Child'', as Jaq muses about a way to save the Imperium and [[spoiler:revive Meh'lindi]]:
->''The Chaos Child might awaken to divinity and to transfiguring power -- and might even incarnate a fraction of itself in the illuminated mortal who visited its Chaos cradle.''
* TheTrickster: Zephro Carnelian is mischievous, manipulative heretic who copies (and perhaps parodies) the appearance and mannerisms of an Eldar Harlequin and has unusual powers, but ultimately thinks himself to be acting in favour of humanity.
* TrustPassword: When Jaq, Grimm and Meh'Lindi, wearing space suits, return to the ''Tormentum Malorum'' and try to enter, Googol is suspicious and asks them to prove themselves. Meh'Lindi refers to one of his suggestive poems about a "Lady of Death", embarrassing him.
->''The Chaos Child might awaken to divinity and to transfiguring power -- and might even incarnate a fraction of itself in the illuminated mortal who visited its Chaos cradle.''
* TheTrickster: Zephro Carnelian is mischievous, manipulative heretic who copies (and perhaps parodies) the appearance and mannerisms of an Eldar Harlequin and has unusual powers, but ultimately thinks himself to be acting in favour of humanity.
* TrustPassword: When Jaq, Grimm and Meh'Lindi, wearing space suits, return to the ''Tormentum Malorum'' and try to enter, Googol is suspicious and asks them to prove themselves. Meh'Lindi refers to one of his suggestive poems about a "Lady of Death", embarrassing him.
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* VitriolicBestBuds: Grimm and Vitali keep bickering, but they really do care for each other, [[spoiler: which is most clearly seen when Grimm learns about Vitali's death]].
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* VitriolicBestBuds: Grimm and Vitali keep bickering, but they really do care for each other, [[spoiler: which is most clearly seen when Grimm learns about Vitali's death]].death]].
* VoodooDoll: Referenced. After Jaq figures out that Carnelian has been tracking him through the Emperor's Tarot, Grimm suggests doing various things to the cards, such as sticking the Harlequin card in a stasis trunk, thinking it would slow Carnelian down. Jaq exasperatedly tells him it doesn't work that way.
* VoodooDoll: Referenced. After Jaq figures out that Carnelian has been tracking him through the Emperor's Tarot, Grimm suggests doing various things to the cards, such as sticking the Harlequin card in a stasis trunk, thinking it would slow Carnelian down. Jaq exasperatedly tells him it doesn't work that way.
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* BadassBeard: Harq Obispal sports a large, tri-forked beard, to go with his flashy, lead-from-the front approach to his duties.
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* AuthorVocabularyCalendar: Ian sure loves unusual words. Some examples include: raffish (unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way), propinquity (nearness, proximity, similarity, affiliation), punctilious (meticulous, fastidious, finicky, nitpicky), coccyx (tailbone), atrabilious (melancholy or irritable), curlicue (decorative curl or twist), obloquy (strong public condemnation), susurrus (a whispering or rustling sound), farrago (a confused mixture), crepuscular (relating to twilight), orison (prayer)r.
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* AuthorVocabularyCalendar: Ian sure loves unusual words. Some examples include: raffish (unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way), propinquity (nearness, proximity, similarity, affiliation), punctilious (meticulous, fastidious, finicky, nitpicky), coccyx (tailbone), atrabilious (melancholy or irritable), curlicue (decorative curl or twist), obloquy (strong public condemnation), susurrus (a whispering or rustling sound), farrago (a confused mixture), crepuscular (relating to twilight), orison (prayer)r.(prayer).
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'''Inquisition War''' is a trilogy of novels -- ''Inquisitor'' (later renamed ''Draco''), ''Harlequin'' and ''Chaos Child'' -- set in the TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 universe, written by Ian Watson (who wrote the screen story treatment for ''Film/AIArtificialIntelligence''). The novels were written and published in the 1990s, so they utilize older lore that has since fallen out of continuity. According to [[https://www.ianwatson.info/a-bundle-of-interviews/ an interview with Ian]], a fourth novel was planned but never got beyond the concept stage.
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'''Inquisition War''' is a trilogy of novels -- ''Inquisitor'' (later renamed ''Draco''), ''Harlequin'' and ''Chaos Child'' -- set in the TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 universe, written by Ian Watson (who wrote the screen story treatment for ''Film/AIArtificialIntelligence''). The novels were written and published in the 1990s, so they utilize older lore that has since fallen out of continuity. According to [[https://www.ianwatson.info/a-bundle-of-interviews/ an interview with Ian]], a fourth novel was planned but never got beyond the concept stage.
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* AuthorVocabularyCalendar: Ian sure loves unusual words. Some examples include: raffish (unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way), propinquity (nearness, proximity, similarity, affiliation), punctilious (meticulous, fastidious, finicky, nitpicky), coccyx (tailbone).
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* AuthorVocabularyCalendar: Ian sure loves unusual words. Some examples include: raffish (unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way), propinquity (nearness, proximity, similarity, affiliation), punctilious (meticulous, fastidious, finicky, nitpicky), coccyx (tailbone).(tailbone), atrabilious (melancholy or irritable), curlicue (decorative curl or twist), obloquy (strong public condemnation), susurrus (a whispering or rustling sound), farrago (a confused mixture), crepuscular (relating to twilight), orison (prayer)r.
* CityPlanet: Terra is described as a planet-spanning hive city.
* GhostShip: At one point, Jaq and his retinue board an ancient derelict in the Warp, composed of many vessels crashed or welded onto the first.
* {{Hologram}}: The first time Carnelian reveals himself to Jaq, it's actually a hologram, projected out of Jaq's spy-flies. Turns out Carnelian is smart enough to hack them in a way Jaq didn't even know possible.
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* UnwittingPawn: In ''Harlequin'', Jaq deduces that the [[spoiler:Illuminati and Harlequins have been using him as a pawn in their plans to infiltrate the Ordo Hydra]].
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* UnwittingPawn: In ''Harlequin'', Jaq deduces that the [[spoiler:Illuminati and Harlequins have been using him as a pawn in their plans to infiltrate the Ordo Hydra]].Hydra]].
* VitriolicBestBuds: Grimm and Vitali keep bickering, but they really do care for each other, [[spoiler: which is most clearly seen when Grimm learns about Vitali's death]].
* VitriolicBestBuds: Grimm and Vitali keep bickering, but they really do care for each other, [[spoiler: which is most clearly seen when Grimm learns about Vitali's death]].
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* ChekovsGun: Meh'lindi has three single-shot digital weapons -- a laser, a flamer, and a needler. The flamer and needler are used, but the laser almost until the end of the trilogy [[spoiler: when the insane Meh'lindi uses it to obliterate Jaq's hand.]]
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* ChekovsGun: ChekhovsGun: Meh'lindi has three single-shot digital weapons -- a laser, a flamer, and a needler. The flamer and needler are used, but the laser almost until the end of the trilogy [[spoiler: when the insane Meh'lindi uses it to obliterate Jaq's hand.]]
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* ChekovsGun: Meh'lindi has three single-shot digital weapons -- a laser, a flamer, and a needler. The flamer and needler are used, but the laser almost until the end of the trilogy [[spoiler: when the insane Meh'lindi uses it to obliterate Jaq's hand.]]
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* DurableDeathtrap: Discussed by Jaq and his retinue as they exit a Webway portal. While they're first alarmed by what appear to be deadly traps all around the portal, they soon realize the portal hasn't been used for centuries, so the traps are likely all rusted useless. They're right.
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** Emperor's Children Chaos Space Marines are described as having an Apothecary and Techmarine. These were actually available to Chaos Marines in the first edition of ''Warhammer 40,000''.
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* HandOfGlory: Or finger to be precise. When properly prepared, it can be ignited to make the wielder imperceptible for a short time.
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* MeleeATrois: One of the planets visited by Jaq is embroiled in a three-way conflict between Imperial humans, Chaos and Eldar, and later another one between humans, Eldar and a large Genestealer cult.
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* TheOathBreaker: Grimm is eventually forced to become one when he makes an oath to [[spoiler:Rakel, telling her that she will not be destroyed as part of Jaq'splan to resurrect Meh'lindi]]. Of course, this is a terrible act for a member of the honour-obsessed Squat race. [[spoiler:However, it eventually turns out that a part of Rakel's consciousness actually survived the process, so Grimm didn't technically break his oath after all]].
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* PlanetEater: At one point, Jaq's emerge from a Webway portal onto a world that is in the process of being harvested by the Tyranids. The Tyranids start their harvesting process from the top of the food chain and work their way downwards, which is why Jaq is at first confused by a world whose human population seems to have disappeared almost overnight while all the animals and plants are still around.
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The trilogy revolves around Inquisitor Jaq Draco of the Ordo Malleus, and his band of acolytes, the most prominent two being Grimm the Squat and Meh'Lindi, an Assassin of the Callidus Temple -- both characters had previously appeared in short stories written by Ian Watson (Grimm as a side-character in the story ''Warped Stars'' and Meh'lindi as the protagonist of ''The Alien Beast Within''), both of which appeared in the anthology book ''Deathwing''. The series focuses on their adventures as they become caught up in a great conspiracy, one that seems to threaten the entirety of the Imperium itself.
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The trilogy revolves around Inquisitor Jaq Draco of the Ordo Malleus, and his band of acolytes, the most prominent two being Grimm the Squat and Meh'Lindi, Meh'lindi, an Assassin of the Callidus Temple -- both characters had previously appeared in short stories written by Ian Watson (Grimm as a side-character in the story ''Warped Stars'' and Meh'lindi as the protagonist of ''The Alien Beast Within''), both of which appeared in the anthology book ''Deathwing''. The series focuses on their adventures as they become caught up in a great conspiracy, one that seems to threaten the entirety of the Imperium itself.
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* BulletCatch: At one point Meh'Lindi catches a ''flechette dart'' in her hand! It does hurt her, though, but her Assassin training allows her to block out the pain.
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* BoomHeadshot: An Inquisitor gets his head blow off by a plasma pistol in the prologue of ''Harlequin''.
* BulletCatch: At one pointMeh'Lindi Meh'lindi catches a ''flechette dart'' in her hand! It does hurt her, though, but her Assassin training allows her to block out the pain.
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* DeliberateValuesDissonance: Watson puts a lot of effort into showing just how removed the moral values of even the supposed "good guys" are from ours: concepts such as "human rights" or "progress" are completely alien to someone living in the 41st millennium; individualism is frowned upon, and superstition runs rife.
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** Watson puts a lot of effort into showing just how removed the moral values of even the supposed "good guys" are from ours: concepts such as "human rights" or "progress" are completely alien to someone living in the 41st millennium; individualism is frowned upon, and superstition runsrife.rife.
** An Inquisition report on a world where a rebellion has broken out reports the following "signs of laxity" on part of the authorities: charity towards beggars, peace and prosperity, regulations for the benevolent conduct of brothels, abolition of laws allowing torture of subjects, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking an ever-rising standard of quisine.]]
** Watson puts a lot of effort into showing just how removed the moral values of even the supposed "good guys" are from ours: concepts such as "human rights" or "progress" are completely alien to someone living in the 41st millennium; individualism is frowned upon, and superstition runs
** An Inquisition report on a world where a rebellion has broken out reports the following "signs of laxity" on part of the authorities: charity towards beggars, peace and prosperity, regulations for the benevolent conduct of brothels, abolition of laws allowing torture of subjects, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking an ever-rising standard of quisine.]]
* HeroicSacrifice: At one point, an Arbitrator mans a ''burning'' Thermal Cannon, sacrificing his life to get off a last couple of shots at the cultists who are attacking his squad.
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* InformedAttractiveness: Meh'Lindi is described as having a forgettable face, small breasts, and a lean body covered in tribal tattoos. Yet practically ''everyone'' drools over her -- even Grimm the Squat!
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* MercyKill: After killing planetary governor Lagnost and his guards, Jaq knows the planet is doomed to fall to Slaaneshi rebels, so he has Meh'Lindi mercy kill the governor's courtesans. Grimm then does this to a PDF officers who stumbles upon the scene. Jaq then locks the room and tells the other palace staff that Lagnost is in psychic communion with the Emperor and is inventing a new plan.
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* MercyKill: After killing planetary governor Lagnost and his guards, Jaq knows the planet is doomed to fall to Slaaneshi rebels, so he has Meh'Lindi Meh'lindi mercy kill the governor's courtesans. Grimm then does this to a PDF officers who stumbles upon the scene. Jaq then locks the room and tells the other palace staff that Lagnost is in psychic communion with the Emperor and is inventing a new plan.
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* TheMole: [[spoiler:Zephro Carnelian]] infiltrates the Ordo Hydra on behalf of [[spoiler:the Illuminati and the Eldar]].
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** [[spoiler:Zephro Carnelian]] infiltrates the Ordo Hydra on behalf of [[spoiler:the Illuminati and theEldar]].Eldar]].
** [[spoiler:Grimm]] is revealed to have been won over by Carnelian after Jaq went into stasis.
* MrViceGuy: Planetary Governor Lagnost indulges in drugs in concubines, and his world is threatened by Slaaneshi rebels (and Slaanesh is the god of lust), but he is in fact completely loyal to the Imperium.
** [[spoiler:Zephro Carnelian]] infiltrates the Ordo Hydra on behalf of [[spoiler:the Illuminati and the
** [[spoiler:Grimm]] is revealed to have been won over by Carnelian after Jaq went into stasis.
* MrViceGuy: Planetary Governor Lagnost indulges in drugs in concubines, and his world is threatened by Slaaneshi rebels (and Slaanesh is the god of lust), but he is in fact completely loyal to the Imperium.
* ScaryBlackMan: The Master of the Inquisition is described as being tall, physically imposing and black-skinned.
* ShoutOut: There is a reference to the "Alien beast concealed within" Meh'lindi", which alludes to the title of the short story in which she first appeared.
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* TickleTorture: In one infamous scene, Meh'Lindi tickles Grimm until he reveals [[spoiler:he's a mole for Zephro Carnelian]].
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* TickleTorture: In one infamous scene, Meh'Lindi Meh'lindi tickles Grimm until he reveals [[spoiler:he's a mole for Zephro Carnelian]].
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* BulletCatch: At one point Meh'Lindi catches a ''flechette dart'' in her hand! It does hurt her, though, but her Assassin training allows her to block out the pain.
* CoolGuns: Jaq owns a pair of ancient, ornate bolt weapons, a bolter and a bolt pistol, called ''Emperor's Mercy'' and ''Emperor's Peace'', respectively (he later gives the pistol to Grimm). It's not actually stated whether they're any better than ordinary weapons of their type, but they sure ''look'' cool.
* CoolGuns: Jaq owns a pair of ancient, ornate bolt weapons, a bolter and a bolt pistol, called ''Emperor's Mercy'' and ''Emperor's Peace'', respectively (he later gives the pistol to Grimm). It's not actually stated whether they're any better than ordinary weapons of their type, but they sure ''look'' cool.
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* HiveCity: Stalinvast is a world of domed hive cities surrounded by vast junges.
* HopeSpot: [[spoiler:At the finale of ''Chaos Child'', Grimm and Lex at least have survived, and are making their way back to the planet Genost, planning on aiding the Imperium in reconquering the planet. Jaq's spirit also confirms that Rakel's soul is still sharing her body with Meh'lindi's, and that Meh'lindi herself will likely regain her sanity in time. It's also implied that Jaq may be merging with the Numen, and becoming part of the God of Compassion.]]
* HopeSpot: [[spoiler:At the finale of ''Chaos Child'', Grimm and Lex at least have survived, and are making their way back to the planet Genost, planning on aiding the Imperium in reconquering the planet. Jaq's spirit also confirms that Rakel's soul is still sharing her body with Meh'lindi's, and that Meh'lindi herself will likely regain her sanity in time. It's also implied that Jaq may be merging with the Numen, and becoming part of the God of Compassion.]]
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* HomoeroticSubtext: Astropath Fennix and navigator Azul Petrov have some dialogue that suggests they have more than friendly feelings for each other, plus one scene where the blind astropath intently gazes into the navigator's warp eye (which would be fatal to humans with normal sight), which is described in a rather suggestive manner.
* HopeSpot: [[spoiler:At the finale of ''Chaos Child'', Grimm and Lex at least have survived, and are making their way back to the planet Genost, planning on aiding the Imperium in reconquering the planet. Jaq's spirit also confirms that Rakel's soul is still sharing her body with Meh'lindi's, and that Meh'lindi herself will likely regain her sanity in time. It's also implied that Jaq may be merging with the Numen, and becoming part of the God of Compassion.]] ]]
* HomoeroticSubtext: Astropath Fennix and navigator Azul Petrov have some dialogue that suggests they have more than friendly feelings for each other, plus one scene where the blind astropath intently gazes into the navigator's warp eye (which would be fatal to humans with normal sight), which is described in a rather suggestive manner.
* HopeSpot: [[spoiler:At the finale of ''Chaos Child'', Grimm and Lex at least have survived, and are making their way back to the planet Genost, planning on aiding the Imperium in reconquering the planet. Jaq's spirit also confirms that Rakel's soul is still sharing her body with Meh'lindi's, and that Meh'lindi herself will likely regain her sanity in time. It's also implied that Jaq may be merging with the Numen, and becoming part of the God of Compassion.
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* MercyKill: After killing planetary governor Lagnost and his guards, Jaq knows the planet is doomed to fall to Slaaneshi rebels, so he has Meh'Lindi mercy kill the governor's courtesans. Grimm then does this to a PDF officers who stumbles upon the scene. Jaq then locks the room and tells the other palace staff that Lagnost is in psychic communion with the Emperor and is inventing a new plan.
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* TickleTorture: In one infamous scene, Meh'Lindi tickles Grimm until he reveals [[spoiler:he's a mole for Zephro Carnelian]].
