Probably every fan of the Warhammer 40,000 universe has heard of Gregor Eisenhorn. Thanks to his tireless efforts, many cunning plans from heretics who wanted to harm the Imperium were frustrated. At the same time, the author who created the character - Dan Abnett - managed to present him as lively and reliable as possible, therefore Eisenhorn can be called one of the most colorful, memorable and vivid characters of the fantastic universe.
Appearance
First, let’s describe what the Inquisitor Eisenhorn looks like.
He is 42 years old (standard, earthly), for the last eighteen of them he was an inquisitor. The shoulders are quite wide and at the same time high. It is distinguished not only by will and determination, but also simply by physical strength, which it supports through numerous trainings.
At the same time, he does not forget to take care of himself. For example, Gregor Eisenhorn cannot afford to appear unshaven in public. After all, it represents the entire Inquisition, and therefore the Imperium.
The eyes are dark, like the hair. The latter, by the way, despite their very mature age, are very thick, well-groomed.
Gregor's mentor was the Inquisitor Hapshant himself, about whom there are legends throughout the Imperium. Moreover, the hero was his best student.
Inquisitor's Satellites
Despite the fact that Gregor Eisenhorn always makes decisions on his own, he rarely travels alone. More precisely, this was the case in the early books. Gradually, he finds more and more useful people whom he is recruiting into his team. And they faithfully serve him - not only for fear, but also for conscience. As a result, the inquisitor can boast of a serious detachment, in which there are specialists from different directions, to the last book. Thus, the detachment becomes universal, able to cope with almost any task that an experienced inquisitor can face.
Uber Emos, a research assistant, became the first assistant - he had previously worked with Hapshant, but after the death of the latter he decided to join the new inquisitor, carrying the light of the Imperium into the depths of space and burning a heresy everywhere where he meets it. Moreover, Emos faithfully served the new commander until his last hour.
Eisenhorn's team also included Godwin Fischig and Elizabeth Bikvin.
In addition, he himself created an unusual organization, nicknamed the "Institute of Ladies". The Inquisitor traveled a lot throughout the universe, selecting untouchable girls for him, whom he later coached, striving to develop innate skills to the maximum. Quite a reasonable step - in the service of the Inquisition, they can do much more good than in any other field. After all, the untouchables are the exact opposite of psykers who are not trusted in the Imperium, but whose services are actively used. The fact is that the untouchables suppress any forces that use Warp. That is, psykers in their presence lose their skills. However, the untouchables also affect others. Thus, heretics feel constant pain and horror when they are near them. Eldars who die within the range of the untouchable aura dissolve, and after death their soul perishes. Even tyranids, seemingly immune to Warp, completely lose their orientation, which is why any attack can be thwarted.
Which books featured
To date, Dan Abnett is one of the most popular authors writing books on the Warhammer 40,000 universe. And it is worth saying one of the most fruitful. About thirty books belong to Dan Abnett. But still, for many readers, it is the cycle that tells about the adventures of Eisenhorn that is the most interesting.
In total, he wrote seven works about the inquisitor - there are both short stories and full-fledged novels.
Among the novels we can distinguish:
- "Inquisitor. Ordo Xenos."
- "Inquisitor. Ordo Malleus."
- "Inquisitor. Ordo Hereticus."
Also from his pen came the stories: "Combat losses", "Regia Occult", "Background for an extra crown" and "The mysterious death of Titus Endor."
Reading works from the Warhammer 40k series, one can follow the changes in Eisenhorn’s appearance and his views on his work.
The main feats
It is worth saying that the inquisitor became great not by chance. This was made possible thanks to titanic work and fanatic fidelity.
For example, he personally destroyed the dangerous heretics Murdin Ayklon and Pontius Glo. He also managed to discover and bring to the sacred fire of the Inquisition such heretical works as Malus Koditsium and Nekrotek. At one time, he tracked down and executed Quixos, the fallen inquisitor who had betrayed his oath and the Imperium.
Moreover, it was Eisenhorn who managed to destroy the titan “Kruor Vult” used by the forces of Chaos - only a few mortals in history could boast of such an achievement.
In addition, the inquisitor was able to uncover and stop many conspiracies against the Imperium while working in the Helican sub-sector.
Conclusion
On this our article comes to an end. Now you know who the Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn is and what feats he became famous for. And at the same time they read about who became the creator of such an interesting character from his beloved universe.