Cargo Cult/Quotes
Toll the Great Bell Once! |
Toll the Great Bell Twice! |
Toll the Great Bell Thrice! —Catechism of the Autoculus of Mars, Warhammer 40,000
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Strike the first rune upon the engine's casing employing the chosen wrench. Its tip should be anointed with the oil of engineering using the proper incantation when the auspices are correct. |
Strike the second rune upon the engine's casing employing the arc-tip of the power driver. |
If the second rune is not good, a third rune may be struck in a manner like unto the first. This is done according to the true ritual laid down by Scotti the Engin-Seer. |
A libation should be offered. |
If this sequence is properly observed the engines may be brought to full activation by depressing the large panel marked 'ON'.
—Runic Spaceflight - An Introduction, Naval Flight Manual W 110 E, Warhammer 40,000
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Oh great Machine God, we beseech thee to deliver us from danger. —Incantation of the Mechanicus, Warhammer 40,000
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In ancient times, men built wonders, laid claim to the stars and sought to better themselves for the good of all. But we are much wiser now.
—Archmagos Ultima Cryol - "Speculations On Pre-Imperial History", Warhammer 40,000
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