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WARNING: SUBJECT DECLARED EXCOMMUNICATE TRAITORIS 789.M41.

Novajesters.

Status: Active primarily in the Segmentum Obscurus.

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Current Numbers: Estimated 800 Space Marines with roughly 2,000 menials as support staff.

Homeworld: Thraken V(formerly), Present, Unknown.

Note: Novajesters possess extremely strong Psychic powers in their Librarian cadre. Their current Chapter Master Elijah Markel posseses Psychic power comparable to Eldar Farseer level.

Possible Conjecture: Markel's mind linking to Iyanden Farseer may have boosted his innate Psychic powers. Records indicate his powers have grown at a slow but steady rate since the linking in 894.M41. Possibility exists of him continuing to grow in strength until his death. Identified as Moral Threat.

Note: Owing to survival of Chapter based on co-operation with Eldar Farseer during a mission to rid an Imperial world of Daemonic summoning, Novajesters as a whole show pro-Xenos leanings. Moral Threat to Imperium, Ordo Hereticus.

Possible Conjecture: Eldar show a markedly less hostile approach when dealing with Novajesters. Harliquins especially show less hostility towards the Chapter and are invited to the Novajesters' Defiance Incarnate to perform when time is allowed. Possible entry to subject 72, Black Library.

History: WARNING. LIBRARIUM TERRA HAS ISSUED ORDER FOR DATA DESTRUCTION 894.M41. EXCOMMUNICATE TRAITORIS.

Founded in the aftermath of the Age of Apostasy, the Novajesters played a role in many conflicts both large and small across the Imperium. Mop-up operations of collapsing Waagh!s foremost among them, as well as rapid defense of worlds raided by Dark Eldar slaver ships. By the end of M38 the Jesters were showing a streak of uncommonly powerful Librarians that continued to be evidenced until they offically broke from the Imperium. Inquisitorial review revealed a minor mutation in the Progenoid glands, causing an increase in potency of Psyker powers.

Notable Conflict History:

Thraken V, 289.M37: A Waagh! had been unleashed on the Thraken system by Warboss Flesh'rippa, and the only world to survive until the Novajesters arrived was the swampworld Thraken V. Stalling the orc horde with hit and run attacks, the population was able to use the terrain of their world to stave off attacks until the Astartes were able to formally smash the Orcish Horde.

Shade of Viciousness, 639.M39: Dark Eldar Pirate Lord Varinel Krashik's flagship was boarded by the 5th company of Novajesters and destroyed by Power Core overload. Varinel Krashik confirmed dead, bolter shell to chest. Substantial losses to 5th company Astartes. 60% casualties.

Spawn of Hatred, 827.M41: Space Hulk detected in Xerides system. Novajesters dispatched to ascertain threat, and if necessary destroy. Moderate Tyranid presence marked the first real conflict of the Jesters with Tyranid forces. Presence of Hive Tyrant confirmed and eradicated. Spawn of Hatred drifted into Xerides and burned. Local planets monitored by Ordo Xenos Interrogators for possible exposure to Genestealer cults.

Narcene III, 894. M41: Heretic cult inspired by rogue Inquistor Jagen Throse, summoned Greater Daemon of Tzeentch to Materium. Within days, Narcene is corrupted severely. Iyanden Eldar and Novajesters arrive in Narcene system within hours of each other. Eldar open communications requesting aid in destroying 'Fallen'. Daemon revealed to be corrupted Eldar Warlock, Iyanden strikeforce possess True Name of Daemon and seek complete destruction of Daemon. Master Elijah Markel mind links with Iyanden Farseer, and combining with physical damage, completely eradicate the daemonic presence, Exterminatus issued on Narcene III. Revelation of mindlinking with Eldar causes Ordo Hereticus to demand Novajester's stand down and relinquish Markel to Inquistorial forces. Novajesters fleet retreats to Warp and cuts ties with Imperium.

Note: Fortress Monastery on Thraken V destroyed by high powered Lance Strikes from low orbit fleet. Inquisitorial review indicates no corruption amongst Human population of Thraken V. Exterminatus NOT authorized.

Investigative Note: Novajesters remain loyal to Emperor if not to Imperium. Though declared Excommunicate Traitoris, they have been noted taking part in defense of the Imperium on several instances, most recently in a small Naval action during the 13th Black Crusade, in addition to warding off Tyranid Hive Fleet remnants on numerous outer worlds.