The Ultimate Sanction
In the grim darkness of the far future, sometimes a planet is too corrupted to save. Exterminatus is the complete destruction of a biosphere. It is not done lightly (usually).
The Methods
- Cyclonic Torpedoes: Which burrow into the core and crack the planet like an egg.
- Virus Bombs (Life-Eater): A biological agent that dissolves all organic matter into sludge in minutes. The gas released then ignites, burning the atmosphere.
- Orbital Bombardment: Just shooting it until nothing is left standing.
The Bureaucracy
An Inquisitor doesn't just push a button. They must calculate: * The Cost of the Munitions: Trillions of Thrones. * The Loss of Tithes: The planet will produce nothing for 10,000 years. * The Strategic Value: Is it worth denying the enemy this rock?