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“As they will be a part of the Telepathica, there is no reason for them to be something other than the Null Nobilite.” TalOS declared as he gave the truth of the matter.
“Null Nobilite, so you wish to inspire within their people a sense of pride and aristocracy?” Malcador affirmed as he gave a subtle nod.
TalOS gave a long nod as he heard those words, “Uncle, I have seen men do great things when they are inspired by such ideals. I know you have heard of them.”
“Prince Alexander of House Navaros and Prince Fredrick the Second of House Borgius?” Malcador named them off without issue, “Prince Alexander’s name is one that has reached even Terra, known as the Slayer of Tyrants. While in hushed tones the people of Terra admire the man who did what even the Emperor finds troublesome.”
“It’s nice for them.” UZ1 said as she finally found a point to join the conversation, “For the people, knowing that even a man can do such deeds in the times of Demi-Gods.”
“And I pray that many more will spawn from the Crusade. Not all successes after all will be Astartes.” TalOS said to affirm what UZ1 spoke, “I do not think though that we need to specifically give them such a public persona. Normal people and psykers will tend to either fear or despise them when they meet them. What we need is for them to adopt the same framework the Knights of Dutonis have. An Aristocracy will naturally force them to breed together and giving them a sense of chivalry will encourage great acts from them.”
“I see what you are seeking, but you know that they will not benefit from the Warp.” Malcador said with thousands of years worth of understanding leaking out of his words.
“While they will not benefit from the Warp, they will not lose to it either. For every man whose life was not destroyed by a falline piece of machinery that has fallen another man dies from one that <span class="mu-i">shouldn’t</span> have fallen.” TalOS said outright, “And within generations of work they will develop just like their fellow Noblilite. Techniques that only Blanks and Pariahs will learn through those generations. And also, lest you forget, there are gods not of the Warp.”
TalOS watched for a moment as centuries worth of confusion washed over the face of Malcador at such a simple statement. That never before in his lifetime has such a statement been given to him with the certainty that a Primarch can weild. Maybe, just for a moment, he wondered how such words of conviction can be said.
As fast as it came it was gone with the old man returning that of his later middle age, “We will see what develops among their ranks.” He said simply.
