Xenos
Dan Abnett
A strong new-reader investigation story that introduces the Imperium through an Inquisitor's work.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornessential
240.M41 - 240.M41
exact date, high confidence
Imperium / faction
Inquisition
The Imperium's secret watchdogs, empowered beyond any other authority to root out heresy, alien influence, and the daemonic wherever they find it.
- Origin
- ~014.M31
- Founding
- Founded at the Emperor's command during the Heresy's end
- Homeworld
- No fixed seat; fortresses throughout the Imperium
- Status
- Active — Active
- Date quality
- approximate / medium
Lineage
Inquisition Books
Original summaries and chronology labels generated from the same catalog powering the atlas.
Malleus
Dan Abnett
A darker continuation that tests Eisenhorn's methods, alliances, and willingness to compromise.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornmajor
338.M41 - 338.M41
exact date, high confidence
Hereticus
Dan Abnett
The final Eisenhorn novel in the core trilogy, following the consequences of earlier compromises into a more hunted phase.
NovelInquisitionEisenhornessential
386.M41 - 386.M41
exact date, high confidence
Ravenor
Dan Abnett
A new Inquisition entry point following Gideon Ravenor's team as the investigative lens broadens beyond Eisenhorn.
NovelInquisitionRavenormajor
402.M41 - 402.M41
exact date, high confidence
Ravenor Returned
Dan Abnett
The Ravenor investigation continues into a more compromised and mobile phase, tightening the arc around hidden enemies.
NovelInquisitionRavenormajor
403.M41 - 403.M41
approximate date, medium confidence
Ravenor Rogue
Dan Abnett
The Ravenor trilogy closes with the team operating under heavier pressure and less institutional safety.
NovelInquisitionRavenormajor
404.M41 - 404.M41
exact date, high confidence
Pariah
Dan Abnett
The Bequin arc begins with a later Inquisition mystery that draws together consequences from Eisenhorn and Ravenor.
NovelInquisitionBequinmajor
500.M41 - 500.M41
approximate date, medium confidence