Astropaths are specially-trained psychics whom serve the Imperium of Man, belonging as a whole to the Adeptus Astra Telepathica. Due to their amazing capability to both send and receive psychic transmissions across interstellar space, they are utilized in forming the Imperium's vast communications network, making them a vital component to the affiliation in keeping its widely-scattered worlds connected; if it were not for them the Imperium would be unable to stand as a coherent entity. Because of their vast importance they are used for any activity that requires both communicatory utilization and coordination, whether it be from military or administrative issuance. They account for over 90% of the Imperium psykers.