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Title: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 08:04

Who would be up for some space marine action?  I'm willing to GM, but I am limited to running premade missions until I am more confident in my GMing ability.

Edit: Although the game has started, I can accept more players between missions.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: thelaptop on February 04, 2011, 08:20

Name the system, and the setting, and I'll see if I can get involved.

=D

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 08:28

The system is percentile based.  It's the same system that Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader use.  The setting is the Warhammer 40k universe.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 09:04

Deathwatch... Well, I would love to play Dark Heresy, but I have no books for Deathwatch available, so it would be slightly harder for me.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 09:16

I have a PDF I can give you if you want.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: thelaptop on February 04, 2011, 09:35

I don't mind getting into this.  The last PBF died a mysterious death anyway...

(I can only handle one PBF at a time, so let's try this one out.  =P )

PS: PM me a link on how to get the rulebook.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 09:46

I wonder if DH style characters can be mixed with marines- I would love to play as lone human among the Angeles of Death... And yep, I do not really care about power disparity.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 09:48

A starting marine is equivalent to a 13000 exp DH character if you really want to do it.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 09:51

Certainly. A badass Black Priest (Or priestess) of Maccabeus Qunitus with no fear and a large evisecrator is preferable to marines!

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: ZZ on February 04, 2011, 10:32

If you can PM me a rulebook I think I can act in this one.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 12:10

Book download links sent.

For Gargulec's case, should I do the availability=requisition thing from the book for equipment or try to convert between requisition and thrones?  Also, I'm assuming you're using Ascension, do ascended careers have different starting gear or should I give you a requisition amount to "buy" standard-issue gear?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 12:12

Nah, I do not want to use ascension, for I have only core DH and Inquisitor Handbook. I would just want the 13000XP to spend on a pristine character.

(Though I may take a look at ascension, TBH)

And just give me some thrones, I will buy myself everything I need. :P

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 12:29

Alright, after a little thinking and liking this idea less and less, I've got 2 ideas for gear.  Either you get tons of thrones and are limited to what you can carry to a mission, or you get to buy gear on a per mission basis like the marines have to.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 12:32

If I may: I envision my character as personal envoy of an Inquisitor, if not an Inquisitor in training him/herself, so I would rather have my own gear.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 13:04

Yeah, that's pretty much what I meant with the tons of thrones idea.  How much do you think would be appropriate?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 13:07

One hundred thousand? :D

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 13:28

Should give you a nice personal armory.  Go nuts.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 14:02

Bonus question: generating statistics: how?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 14:04

Just do it the standard DH way.  It's slightly different in Deathwatch but you aren't playing a space marine so...

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 14:10

I mean: will you check the validity of rolls? Provide you with the link to them?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 14:14

Is Invisible Castle what people use around here?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 04, 2011, 14:35

Yeah, pretty much.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 04, 2011, 14:36

Go ahead and use that.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 07, 2011, 05:40

Alright, do you guys want to see if anyone else is interested or try to 3-man things?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: thelaptop on February 07, 2011, 05:50

I'm not sure.  The earliest I can look at this and roll up a character will be in about four days.

Is that fine?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 07, 2011, 05:54

That's fine.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 07, 2011, 13:52

While I would need to get my hands on the rulebook, and I'm more of a Tau or Guard player... I'd still be willing to take a stab at Space Marines.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kashi on February 07, 2011, 14:32

Are you people in need of more marines to join? If so, count me in.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 07, 2011, 14:37

Sure, need a book?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 07, 2011, 14:40

I have a question: is my character going to be
a) Inquisitor in training
or
b) Inquisitor freshly after training?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kashi on February 07, 2011, 14:44

If Deathwatch has a book, send me a link, as I only have the Dark Heresy Rulebook.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 07, 2011, 16:18

I'm thinking you'd need to be a full blown inquisitor to do missions with the Deathwatch.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 07, 2011, 16:26

Okay. Freshly rosetted inquisitor of Ordo Xenos, then.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 07, 2011, 16:46

Generated character, before any additions or XP gain. (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/dha-show.php?charnum=29488&viewtype=1)

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kashi on February 07, 2011, 17:09

'Tis is mine character, with no additions or heretical stuff against the Emperor (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/dha-show.php?charnum=29489)

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 07, 2011, 17:31

Character after initial XP (and some changes in character generation, namely using tainted homeworld)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name:      Pistis Sophia
Homeworld:   Blighted Schola Progenium
Gender:      Female
Career:      Cleric
Rank:      Novice
Start Package:   None

WS:      53****   
BS:      36
S:      30      
T:      32
Ag:      25      
Int:      50***
Per:      37      
WP:      50****
Fellowship:   51****      

Wounds:      17

Fate Points:   2      Thrones:   100 329
Insanity Pts:   11      Starting XP:   200
Corruption Pts:   7

Build:      Slender      Skin Color:   Tan
Hair Color:   Grey      Eye Color:   Green
Age:      33

Quirk:         an aquila tattoo.
Family's Fate:      Not Spoken Of
Divination:      Kill the alien before it can speak its lies.

Career steps: Novice -> Initiate -> Priest -> Black Priest of Maccabeus -> Tyrantine Shadow Agent -> Zealot ->
Redemptionist

Traits: Tutored in the Profane, Skill at Arms, Conditioned Mind, Tempered Will

Treats as Basic Skills: Forbidden Lore (Cults, Psyker, Warp)

Basic Skills: Inquiry +20, Awarness +20, Deceive, Scruinty, Dodge, Intimidate +10, Charm

Advanced Skills: Literacy, Speak Language (High Gothic), Speak Language (Low Gothic), Common Lore (Imperial Creed), Literacy, Trade (Copyist), Trade (Valet), Forbidden Lore (Heresy, Demonology, Ordo Malleus, the Inquisition), Command +20, Interrogation, Chem Use

Talents: Melee Weapons Training (Primitive, Chain, Power), Basic Weapons Training (SP, Bolt), Pistol Training (SP, Bolt),
Resistance (Psychic Powers), Strong Minded, Foresight, Sprint, Unshakable Faith, Hatred (Demons), Pure Faith, Purge The
Unclean, Encarta Maleficarum, Insanely Faithful, Labyrinth Conditioning, Mental Fortress, Fearless, Frenzy,
Battle Rage, Combat Master, Master Orator, Litany of Hate, Sound Constitution (x4)

Gear: aquila necklace, Ecclesiarchy robes (Good Quality Clothing), 4 candles, charm (skull), backpack, sword, autopistol

and 1 clip, crossbow and 10 bolts, flak vest

Special Qualities: None

Family: None

Asteriskses denote the ability extension purchases.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 08, 2011, 07:52

Quote from: Kashi on February 07, 2011, 17:09

'Tis is mine character, with no additions or heretical stuff against the Emperor (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/dha-show.php?charnum=29489)

Wait, you're using a DH character as well?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 08, 2011, 09:20

Update: According to the book, a DH character gets 14k exp to be equivalent to a space marine.  They also highly recommend using an ascended career.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 08, 2011, 09:31

14k? Whoa whoa whoa!

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 08, 2011, 09:38

Did I forget to type a 0 when I said 13k?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 08, 2011, 09:42

No. But I am likely recreating my character from scratch as soon as I lay my hands on Ascension.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 08, 2011, 11:57

Need help getting it?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kashi on February 08, 2011, 14:21

I'll start it from scratch. It will be better that way.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 08, 2011, 14:57

No, I mean why are you not making a marine?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kashi on February 08, 2011, 15:03

Quote from: Kamikaze14 on February 08, 2011, 14:57

No, I mean why are you not making a marine?

That's what I'm doing right now.

Spoiler: "Behold, for I am now a Marine" (click to show/hide)

Name: Armitael
Age: 127 years
Gender: Male
Height: 2.23 meters
Weight: 724 kg
Appearance: Pale skin, white hair and blue eyes. Has no scar on his face as-of-now
Past Events: In support of Blood Angel Terminators from the First Company, you assisted in the cleansing of a massive space hulk, infested with dangerous Chaos renegades.
Power Armor History: Terror be thy friend (Character gains Fear (1) trait on melee against any enemy.)
Homeworld: Baal Secundus
Personality: Calm and collected. Only in the heat of the battle he can show his mad rage against xenos and Chaos heretics.
Chapter: Blood Angels
Specialty: Assault Marine

WS: 45 + 5 (5)
BS: 47 (4)
Strenght: 38 (6)
Toughness: 51 (10)
Agility: 45 + 5 (5)
Intelligence: 37 (3)
Perception: 40 (4)
Willpower: 44 (4)
Fellowship: 42 (4)

Wounds: 23/23
Fate Points: 3/3
Movement:

• Half: 6
• Full: 12
• Charge: 18
• Run: 36

Starting Equipment:

• Power Armor
• Bolt Pistol
• 3 Frag Grenades
• 3 Krak Grenades
• Combat Knife
• Repair Cement
• 1 Chapter Trapping (Wings of Wrath - +1 to Damage if the character hits with his attack during the Charge action.)
• Chainsword
• Jump Pack

Skills: Awareness, Ciphers (Chapter Runes), Climb, Dodge, Common Lore (Adeptus Astartes, Imperium, War), Concealment, Drive (Ground Vehicles), Intimidate, Literacy, Navigation (Surface), Scholastic Lore (Codex Astartes), Silent Move, Speak Language (High Gothic, Low Gothic), Tactics (Assault Doctrine), Tracking.
Talents: Ambidextrous, Astartes Weapon Training, Bulging Biceps, Heightened Senses (Hearing, Sight), Killing Strike, Nerves of Steel, Quick Draw, Resistance (Psychic Powers), True Grit, Unarmed Master, Two-Weapon Wielder (Melee).
Traits: Unnatural Strenght (x2), Unnatural Toughness (x2)
Demeanors: Red Thirst (+5 WS, +5 Agi, "Blood Frenzy" Chapter Ability), Hot-Blooded.
Rank: 1
Total Experience: 13000
Spent Experience: 13000

• Rank 1: Two-Weapon Wielder (Melee) - 500 XP; Toughness +5 - 500 XP
• Rank 2:
• Rank 3:
• Rank 4:
• Rank 5:
• Rank 6:
• Rank 7:
• Rank 8:

Rather simplistic, but meh. It's a marine, not a math genius.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 08, 2011, 17:43

New character, using ascension rules. Backstory is being written, oddities will be explained there.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Pistis Sophia, former Denounced and Condemned Adepta Soriatores, now Lady Inquisitor of Ordo Malleus

Divination: Even a man who has nothing can still offer his life.

Characteristics
WS: 55 (trained advances, +10 with powersword, +10 when frenzied)
BS: 39
Str: 30
T: 28
Agi: 39
Int: 44 (expert advances)
Per: 37
WP: 52 (trained advances)
Fel: 50 (trained advances)

XP: 13950/14000

Wounds: 15/15
Fate Points: 3
Movement: 3/6/9/18

Insanity Points: 33
Corruption Points: 9

Transition Package: Spiritual Retreat

Traits: Schola Education, Skill At Arms, Sheltered Upbringing, Tempered Will, Condemned as a Heretic, Witch Sight, Indomitable Will of the Inquisition, Purity is the Only Defence

Treats as Basic Skills: Common Lore (Administratum, Ecclesiarychy, Imperium, War), Scholastic Lore (Philosophy)

Basic Skills: Dodge +10, Awareness +10, Scrutiny, Charm +20, Inquiry +20, Intimidate, Deceive

Advanced Skills: Command +20, Interrogation +10, Logic +10, Literacy, Speak Language (Low Gothic, High Gothic), Trade (Copyist), Common Lore (Imperial Creed), Performer (Singer), Medicae, Scholastic Lore (Occult, Philosophy)

Paragon Talents: Heroic Leadership, Mental Aegis, Conditioned Intellect

Talents: Basic Weapon Training (Primitive, Las, Bolt), Melee Weapon Training (Primitive, Chain, Power), Pistol Training (Las, SP),  Combat Master, Meditation, Die Hard, Nerves of Steel, Furious Assault, Swift Attack, Blind Fighting, Lightening Attack, Duty Unto Death, Fearless, Blademaster, Armour of Contempt, Jaded, Crippling Strike, Resistance (Cold), Unshakable Faith, Peer (Inquisition)

Faith Talents: Pure Faith, Purge the Unclean

Equipment:

• Inquisitor Rosette- small brooch with the Seal of Inquisition on it, and small High Gothic script reading "spes proxima" etched on the underside.
• Best quality sanctified Power Sword- slightly shorter than the usual power weapons, engraved with the words of Nine Rites of Repulsion. Apart from that, much less ornamental than usual imperial weaponry. Market value of 25500 thrones. (1d10+6E damage, 6 penetration, Holy, Balanced, Powerfields, +10 to WS)
• Good quality Angelus Bolt Carabine with lasers sights. The weapon is worn down after the years of continuous use, engravings on it almost faded. Market value of 6050 thrones. (Range 100m, single fire only, 2d10X damage, 5 penetration, 3 magazine, 3 full actions/reload, accurate, reliable)
• Box with 50 shells for bolter. Market value of 800 thrones.
• Best quality Storm Trooper Carapace with Hexagramatic Wards- painted scab red, with numerous purity seals attached to it. It was cracked and damaged many times, always repaired afterwards. Several smaller engravings, remainders of Sophia's acolyte time are made on its underside, mostly short prayers. Market value of 40000 thrones.
• Grey robes and everyday clothing. Negligible value.
• Carapace helmet with built-in rebreather, infra-red googles and a photo-visor. Market value of 675 thrones.
• Auspex. Market value of 145 thrones.
• 10 doses of Rainbow with a dispenser. Market value of 750 thrones.
• Microbead. Market value of 20 thrones.
• Magnoculars. Market value of 55 thrones.
• Best quality Stormchild Hand Cannon. Market value of 650 thrones. (Range 35m, single fire only, 1d10+4I damage, 2 penetration (4 when loaded with Lathe Body-blowers), 5 magazine, 2 full actions/reload, never jams, tearing when loaded with lathe body blowers)
• 20 Lathe body-blowers bullets for handcannon. Market value of 2000 thrones.
• Mono-knife. Market value of 45 thrones. (1d5 damage, 2 penetration)

...and the backstory.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Pistis Sophia perfectly remembers each day of her life after the induction to Schola Progenum, and yet, no matter how hard and long would she meditate and concentrate, she finds herself unable to recall what was before that moment. Only a few blurred images of a verdant, garden world, of people who could have been her family, and most disturbingly of all, a memory of being cradled in arms of a women of perfect, inhuman beauty, draped in robes that could have been created only by Xeno give her some clues regarding her earliest years. Still, to this day, she does not know where she born, from whom, and why did she end up in Schola Progenum, hailed as a child of great Imperials. Even after her elevation to the status of Inquisitor, even after many nights spent over the vast databanks of Tricorn Palace, all she found was the fact that all records regarding her whereabouts were expunged from the archives by unknown hand. She tries not to think about it much, nowadays, but still, she quietly hopes that between the investigations she leads, she will be somehow able to unearth her past.

In Schola Progenum on Maccabeus Quintus she was considered talented. Her will was strong; she has shown aptitude for physical combat, as well as considerable ease in learning and an uncanny charisma. Thus, as soon as she was granted the title of Progena, she was given a rare, precious offer of joining Adepta Sororitas, the Sisters of Battle. It can be imagined, that she thanked the Throne that day for giving her such a wonderful opportunity to serve Him.

Soon, she was accepted into one of the Orders, elevated to the rank of Novice, and promised a future in which she would soon rise to the glory. But that was never to come. The disasters struck under a guise of miracle. After days of fasting and praying in the order’s chapel, Pistis Sophia felt as if a third eye opened for her, as if the Emperor himself granted her the gift to see into people’s very souls, to discern righteous from wicked. Ecstatic, she confessed of that gift to the Sister Superior of the Order. Only to found herself accused of consorting with Ruinous Powers, thrown to damp, dark cell, stripped of every little bit of dignity and undergoing months long ordeal only to force the confession from her. And while she did not confess, and while pleaded innocent every time they asked her, her mind was nearing the breaking point.

Salvation came unexpectedly, from the hands of Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor known as Markus. Somehow, he convinced- or what is more likely- forced the Sisterhood to release Pistis Sophia into his custody.

He soon learned that the girl was indeed pure in spirit, untouched by Chaos. And so, he deemed that her gifts and abilities will now serve the Inquisition. She accepted gratefully, but her mind almost gone- it took her many years to return to her previous mental capabilities.

After five years of service as an acolyte, she was sent to one of the Inquisitorial facilities in Calixis Sector, no reason given. There, she stood numerous trials, spent several years training her will and mind and on the day when she was scheduled to return to her master, she was presented with Inquisitorial Rosette.

Rest of the tale of her life and service remains yet to be told.

Appearance:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Age: 30
Height: 161 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Hair colour: amber/white
Eye colour: grey

Pistis Sophia is very short as for an Inquisitor, barely reaching 1.6m in height, which added to her rather dainty build make her look very innocuous. She is one of the youngest Inquisitors in Calixis Sector, having finished the thirtieth year of her life shortly before receiving the rosette, and understandably, some of the more experienced Agents of the Throne treat her with a fair bit of reserve, or, in some cases, an attitude that can be almost considered patronizing, believing that she has yet to prove herself in the eyes of Holy Ordos. Nonetheless, due to her build, she appears even younger, and if not for the Rosette she bears, any claims of her being Inquisitor would be met with laughter-, which is, once can say, a rather big asset.
Her hair started to slowly revert to its original, amber color recently, but the hue is still bleached by the potent chemical agents that the Sisterhood used to ensure that all the sister had the same, pure white color of hair.

Until recently, she was horribly scarred on entire body, disfigured by the combat and investigation, but one of the first things she have done after attaining the rank of Inquisitor was requesting a rejuvenation treatment from one of the most acclaimed Magos Biologi of Calixis Sector- thus, most of the tells of her rather unpleasant past are now gone.

Personality:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Lady Inquisitor Pistis Sophia is a cheerful, if silent person. She considers herself extremely lucky, for indeed, she was spared from a grim fate more than once. She prefers to travel incognito, disguised as a humble pilgrim or another person of low status.

If there is one feeling that defines her deeply, it would be the deep, burning hatred for Ecclesiarchy and the Sisters of Battle. As an Inquisitor, she is always eager to sense corruption or heresy among their ranks, even if she has no evidence.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 09, 2011, 06:08

Looks good so far.  Keep in mind that I only ran one DH session and that consisted of starting characters derailing the plot at every turn, so I don't know what half of these talents and traits are, or the entire SoB faith system for that matter.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 11, 2011, 08:01

ZZ, Xander, how are your characters coming along?  Also, Kashi, you get one reroll for stats.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 11, 2011, 12:14

I'd been looking over the rulebook, mostly, but I can start work as soon as I've got ruling on one small issue...

What about chapters not covered by the core rulebook? Say, Scythes of the Emperor (http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Scythes_of_the_Emperor)?
Also, do you use IRC and the Chaosforge channel? It's usually useful for GMs and players to get in touch quickly...

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 11, 2011, 12:31

I'm not sure if I can access the IRC from school, but I'll try to start going on it after school and on weekends.  Rites of Battle lets you make custom chapters and I have scans of the chapter creation section, but it's rather limited, but that could be due to the fact that I was trying to make the traitor legions and the Angry Marines. :p

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 11, 2011, 12:39

Well, that's always something... Scythes are more of a Codex-friendly chapter (if a bit low on numbers).

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kashi on February 11, 2011, 18:24

Quote from: Kamikaze14 on February 11, 2011, 08:01

ZZ, Xander, how are your characters coming along?  Also, Kashi, you get one reroll for stats.

Nah, I'll leave 'em as they are. Maybe it doesn't look like it, but I'm quite satisfied with the stat rolls I got.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 11, 2011, 19:09

Gah, I just realized I forgot to spend 500XP... because I generated character with normal Ascension rules, giving me 13500 XP to spend. Gonna fix it tomorrow.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 12, 2011, 00:29

Well, my character is mostly done:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Verran
Homeworld: Teledahn
Chapter: Dark Angels
Speciality: Devastator Marine
Age: 226
Height: 2.14 m
Weight: 810 kg
Past Event: Encountered the Fallen (That is a Secret!)
Demeanour: Sons of the Lion, Calculating
Personality: Cold, calculating, and analytical. May become aloof and anti-social if his chapter is discussed.
Power Armour History: Death is Joy (+2 damage on Critical Damage, +1 damage to Horde Magnitude)

Characteristics:
WS 43
BS 53
S 41 (61 with Power Armour)
T 44
Ag 44
Int 46
Per 42
WP 40
Fel 46

Move: 4/8/12/24 (5/10/15/30 with Power Armour)
Wounds: 20/20
Fate: 3/3

Experience Total: 13000
Experience Spent: 12900
Advancements:
BS +5, Toughness +5, Forbidden Lore (Adeptus Astartes)

Equipment:

• Power Armour
• Astartes heavy bolter with backpack ammo supply
• Astartes bolt pistol
• Astartes frag grenade x3
• Astartes krak grenade x3
• Astartes combat knife
• repair cement
• Chapter Trapping (Ceremonial Sword)

Skills: Awareness, Ciphers (Chapter Runes), Climb, Dodge, Common Lore (Adeptus Astartes, Deathwatch, Imperium, War), Concealment, Drive (Ground Vehicles), Forbidden Lore, (Adeptus Astartes, Xenos), Intimidate, Literacy, Navigation (Surface), Scholastic Lore (Codex Astartes), Silent Move, Speak Language (High Gothic, Low Gothic), Tactics (Defensive Doctrine), Tracking
Talents: Ambidextrous, Astartes Weapons Training, Bulging Biceps, Deathwatch Training, Heightened Senses (Hearing, Sight), Killing Strike, Nerves of Steel, Quick Draw, Resistance (Psychic Powers), True Grit, Unarmed Master
Traits: Unnatural Strength (x2), Unnatural Toughness (x2)

Abilities:

• Immovable Warrior (Solo Mode)
• Stoic Defence (Solo Mode)
• Unrelenting Devastation (Squad Mode)

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 13, 2011, 04:56

My sheet is now complete.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: thelaptop on February 13, 2011, 05:47

I'm afraid I have to back out of this one.  Life has a strange way of catching on you...

/me cries a little at not being able to join a PBF

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 05:42

Alright, sorry to hear about that, thelaptop.

Gargulec, looking good, just a couple of things.  The Deathwatch will have you covered for standard ammo.  Also, any ideas as to how an Ordo Malleus inquisitor came to work with an Ordo Xenos organization of space marines?  Lastly, this is going to be extremely combat-heavy.  The average Space Marine has 40 T, unnat toughness x2, 20 wounds, 8 armor (10 on the torso) and the inability to bleed out.  Things are going to be a bit harder for you.

Edit:  Unless Ascension or errata says otherwise (haven't had a chance to look at it yet), you can only sanctify primitive or chain weapons.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 08:33

First: Blood of the Marty specifies that any melee weapon of Good or higher quality may be sanctified. And since there are already sanctified weapons in cannon (deamonhammer)...

Second: The distinctions between Holy Ordos are very loose, and based more on personal interest- Inquisitor of any Ordo has the right to investigate in case of any kind of threat. And given the fact that Pistis Sophia has been elevated to the rank of an Inquisitor only recently, it is even more likely that she will be still unsure to which of the Ordos she wants to belong. She identifies herself as one of the Daemonhunters only because it was the Threat Beyond she has pursued until now.

And I know that it is going to be harder for me... but, on the other hand, Sophia is really, really competent in the hand-to-hand combat, and power sword pretty much negates the armor advantage.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 09:17

Okay, I will give you that you have the max possible starting WS of a Blood Angel or Black Templar...

My last concern is Squad Mode and Solo Mode abilities.  I'm thinking either give you the codex ones, but reducing cohesion, or just ignoring them completely.  When I did this in person, nobody remembers to use them and they did just fine...until they got shredded by genestealers in Final Sanction.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 09:21

I would like to also note that this WS should be counted as 65 because of the best quality weapon I have, and I can boost it by further 10 when frenzied :P.

Plus, I have a few of the most powerful combat talents that exist.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 09:47

We've almost got our battle-brothers (and sister!) ready, ZZ told me he needs a few more days.

One last thing, anyone have any preference for a first mission?  I'm thinking of starting with either Final Sanction/Oblivion's edge (You've been called in to assist an inquisitor in purging a genestealer infestation, and it only gets worse from there) or Extraction (Rescue an AdMech VIP carrying an important datacore.  The moon he is on is about to be overrun by Tyranids)

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 09:52

I have read Extraction, so it might not be the best idea... sorry.

Also, a question: who is going to become a squad leader? I've read something on squad abilities, and it would appear that my character has all the hallmarks of a good leader...

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 09:57

Final Sanction/Oblivion's Edge it is!
I was also thinking about the whole squad leader thing.  You have the highest Fel and command +20, but unless we can adapt the oaths, that may be a problem.  There's also the fact that Marines would probably have reservations about a non-marine leader.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 10:00

But after all, Deathwatch is the Chamber Militant of Ordo Xenos, they should be used to working with Inquisition before. (As for other awesome things I have for command, do not forget the Heroic Leadership paragon talent, which basically means that I have Into the Jaws of Hell, Air of Authority and Master Orator talents)

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 11:08

I think Deathwatch marines are used to the inquisitor having a less direct role, but it should be fine.  As for oath-taking I'm thinking either take oaths as a tactical marine or pick a couple of oaths that would be most appropriate for a SoB.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 11:21

Oh, oh no SoB oaths. Pistis may hail from their ranks, but she harbours no love for them at all. So Tactical ones.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 11:26

/me Double-checks through the oaths
Oath of the Astartes would be a no go, but the others should work.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 11:35

I was thinking about the Oath of Emperor myself.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 14, 2011, 12:06

It's a per mission thing...

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 14, 2011, 12:21

I know. But I this one seems very in-flavour for an Inquisitor.

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 15, 2011, 05:44

I'm thinking while we wait for ZZ, we can do some pre-mission RP and introductions.
Do I just rename this to the OOC thread and make an IC thread or should the OOC thread be separate from this?

Title: Re: Interest Check: Deathwatch
Post by: Gargulec on February 15, 2011, 09:11

Rename it OOC, I think.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 15, 2011, 09:46

Alright, I think I'm going to start with a briefing, and say ZZ's character will join en route to the mission.  Bear with me, the group I usually run Deathwatch for does very little in the way of actual RP.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 17, 2011, 12:02

I forgot to mention, standard amount of ammo is 3 clips per gun, or just 1 backpack if you've got a heavy weapon.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on February 18, 2011, 16:33

Since some people were bugging me...

/me throws a krak grenade at Gargulec

... I'm here to ask if there is room for one more. If yes, then I should make a character rather swiftly (Notes: I'd like access to Rites of Battle stuff - at very minimum the extended rules for Power Armor versions/history, because I find these amusing ;) Can provide full pdf for that if you haven't got one yet. Also fair warning - it might happen that after end of this month I'll get banished to land with limited net access... again. If that would happen my posts might slow down to once a two-three days most likely :/)

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 18, 2011, 19:16

Yeah, rites of battle is fine, I just got my hands on it myself.  You can join en route to the mission like ZZ's character.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on February 19, 2011, 12:11

Of the Tactical Space Marine, bedrock of his Chapter and paragon to his brothers, I shall tell thee.

He shall be steeped in the lore of battle and schooled in all manner of weapon and strategy. With combat blade, boltgun and grenade he shall assail the foe. But these are mere tools: a Tactical Space Marine's true weapons are his courage, his wits and his dedication to his brothers.

He will bring his foe to battle in a manner and time of his choosing, never caught himself unready or ill-prepared for the task at hand. In defence he shall be as stalwart as the mountain, a bulwark stood firm against the enemies of Man. In attack he shall strike with the wrath of the Immortal Emperor, felling the foe without mercy, remorse or fear.

From teachings of Roboute Guiliman as laid down in the Apocrypha of Skaros

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Zahariel
Chapter: Consacrators (Dark Angels succesor chapter)
Speciality: Deathwatch Tactical Marine
Demeanour: Proud
Chapter Demeanour: Sons of the Lion
Past Experiences: The Lion and the Wolf
Power Armor Mark: Mark 6 "Corvus" (AP 8/9, 170 kg, +20 S, +10 Ag, Auto-senses +15)
Power Armor History:
 None shall escape the Emperor's Wrath (+5 BS, -10 Dodge in melee)
 Last Survivor (1 extra Fate Point each mission for duration of the mission)
 A Hero's Shame (+5 WS, +5 BS, -10 Command)
XP pool: 0
XP spent: 13,000
XP till next rank: 17,000
Stats:
  WS 45 (50 in Power Armor)
  BS 48 (58 in Power Armor, 58 with Bolt weapon in Solo Mode, 68 in Power Armor with Bolt weapon in Solo Mode)
  S 41 (+8 bonus; 61/+10 bonus in Power Armor)
  T 40 (+8 bonus)
  Ag 40 (50 in Power Armor)
  Int 40
  Per 47
  WP 47
  Fel 41
Wounds: 21
Fate points: 3
Movement: 4/8/12/24 (6/12/18/36 in Power Armor)
Abilities:
 Burst of Speed (Solo Mode)
 Feat of Strength (Solo Mode)
 Stoic Defense (Solo Mode)
Talents:
 Ambidextrous
 Astartes Weapons Training
 Bulging Biceps
 Deathwatch Training
 Heightened Senses (Hearing)
 Heightened Senses (Sight)
 Killing Strike
 Nerves of Steel
 Quick Draw
 Rapid Reload
 Resistance (Psychic Powers)
 True Grit
 Unarmed Master
Trained skills:
 Awarness [Per] (+10 to sight and sound based tests, +25 to sight and sound based tests in Power Armor)
 Ciphers (Chapter Runes) [Int]
 Climb [S]
 Command [Fel] (-10 in Power Armor)
 Common Lore (Adeptus Astartes) [Int]
 Common Lore (Deathwatch) [Int]
 Common Lore (Imperium) [Int]
 Common Lore (War) [Int]
 Concealment [Ag] (-40 in Power Armor)
 Dodge [Ag] (-10 in melee and Power Armor)
 Drive (Ground Vehicles) [Ag]
 Forbidden Lore (Xenos) [Int]
 Intimidate [S]
 Literacy [Int]
 Navigation (Surface) [Int]
 Scholastic Lore (Codex Astartes) [Int]
 Silent Move [Ag] (-30 in Power Armor)
 Speak Language (High Gothic) [Int]
 Speak Language (Low Gothic) [Int]
 Tactics (Assault Doctrine) [Int]
 Tracking [Int]
Basic skills:
 Carouse [T]
 Charm [Fel]
 Contortionist [Ag]
 Deceive [Fel]
 Evaluate [Int]
 Gamble [Per]
 Inquiry [Fel]
 Logic [Int]
 Scrunity [Per]
 Search [Per]
 Swim [S]
Traits/Special Abilities:
 Bolter Mastery
 Unnatural Strength (x2)
 Unnatural Toughness (x2)
Advances Bought:
 ((Rank 1))
 +5 BS (500 xp)
 Battle Damage (300 xp, Deed)
 Rapid Reload (200 xp)
Gear:
 Astartes Power Armor
 Astartes Bolt Pistol [Pistol; 30m; S/3/-; 2d10+5 X (2d10+7 X in Solo Mode); Pen 5; Mag 14; Reload Full; Tearing; 5,5 kg]
 3 Bolt Pistol Magazines
 3 Astartes Frag Grenades [Thrown; SBx3; S/-/-; 2d10 X; Pen 0; Blast (5); 0.8 kg]
 3 Astartes Krak Grenades [Thrown; SBx3; S/-/-; 3d10+4 X; Pen 6; 0.8 kg]
 Astartes Combat Knife [Melee; 1d10+2 R; Pen 2; 2 kg]
 Repair Cement
 Robe of Secrets (Xenos Lore, Chapter Trapping)
 Master Crafted Astrartes Bolter (Godwyn Pattern) with fire selector [Basic; 100m; S/2/4; 2d10+7 X (2d10+9 X in Solo Mode); Pen 5; Mag 28; Reload Full; Tearing, Can't Jam; 18 kg]
 3 Bolter Magazines
 Free Special Issue ammunition per mission (max 25 requisition cost)

So yeah, I've made a Tactical Marine. I think I haven't forgot anything important. Since I'm not sure how are you going to introduce late comers I'm going to state my gear requisitions here:
- One magazine of Hellfire Bolter Shells (free due to being a Tactical Marine)
- One magazine of Metal Storm Bolter Shells (15 requisition)
- One incedinary grenade (15 requisition)

...
...
...

Damn it Guiliman, that's some description to live up to...

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 19, 2011, 13:25

Any nades beyond 3 frag and 3 krak are excessive, also Kraken has been errata'd to cost 15.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 19, 2011, 13:56

So no extra grenades, but between the heavy flamer, bolter, and pack of Kraken magazines I should have neatly spent all the assigned requisition.

Or was the 3 mags rule only for standard ammo? Either way I'm keeping the Kraken bolter shells.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 19, 2011, 14:09

On second thought... maybe scrap the regular bolter and use the extra req to get a supply of kraken rounds for the heavy bolter.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 19, 2011, 14:31

Yeah, 3 clips is standard ammo only.  For +5 you can get a 60 round HB clip, for +15 you can get a whole backpack.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Gargulec on February 19, 2011, 14:42

I will be updating my gear selection now, spending the remaining thrones.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 19, 2011, 15:12

Quote from: Kamikaze14 on February 19, 2011, 14:31

Yeah, 3 clips is standard ammo only.  For +5 you can get a 60 round HB clip, for +15 you can get a whole backpack.

If that's the case, I'll just toss out the whole selection and take a box of hellfire HB rounds instead for my whole budget.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 20, 2011, 22:41

I think Hellfire makes your heavy bolter single-shot.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on February 21, 2011, 04:39

I am aware of that fact. It also turns it into a blast weapon.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 23, 2011, 06:38

Wait, Malek how did you get a master-crafted weapon?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on February 23, 2011, 08:44

Consacrators chapter (rules in Rites of Battle, successor chapter of Dark Angels) have one of their gear master crafted. Drawback is that Mark 6 Power Armor is the highest I can have on start AND that master crafted item counts as a relic (so I will be shunned and all if I loose/destroy it)

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 23, 2011, 09:26

Ah.  Okay, so lock and load montage is over, I'm gonna change my mind and say that Zahariel and Rezmiel are waiting for them on the ship.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on February 23, 2011, 10:09

So I'm assuming we are to post introduction posts, aye?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 23, 2011, 10:10

Yep

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 24, 2011, 15:17

Dark Angels, Dark Angels everywhere.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on February 25, 2011, 05:27

Everyone okay with skipping to the ship's approach to Avalos?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on February 25, 2011, 06:19

Fine by me

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kashi on February 25, 2011, 16:18

Yes

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Gargulec on February 25, 2011, 16:34

Mmmmkay

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on March 01, 2011, 12:59

You guys still there?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Gargulec on March 01, 2011, 15:36

We are. But we are also slowwwwwwwww.........

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on March 15, 2011, 08:27

Guys?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on April 07, 2011, 05:26

Awareness checks, everyone!  (Remember to include heightened senses and your armor's auto-senses)

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on April 07, 2011, 06:20

Hello dice hate, my old friend... Awarness check soundly FAILED (even if it's a sight/sound based one and bonuses apply)

Awarness - 47 (72 if sight or sound based) (1d100=92) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2970446/)

IC post will probably come tommorow, a bit short on time at the moment.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on April 07, 2011, 07:30

Yeah, it's sight based.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on April 07, 2011, 12:28

What he said...

Awareness Test (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2970846/): a roll of 96 vs a stat of 62...

Yeah, I don't see nothin'.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: ZZ on April 08, 2011, 07:07

1d100=97 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2971922/)

Hmm

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Gargulec on April 10, 2011, 14:25

    1d100=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2975353/)

Passed with flying colours, that is 2 degrees of success.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on April 10, 2011, 15:52

I think we must have had something stuck to the fronts of our helmets.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on April 10, 2011, 18:49

Oh thank god, I was starting to think I'd have to make you all burn a fate point...

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on April 15, 2011, 07:49

Hey Kashi, you still there?

Also sorry about the slowness, been pretty busy lately.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on April 29, 2011, 05:46

On a semi-related note I came up for an idea for Gargulec's character to get more gear between missions.  Your influence goes up by however much renown the rest of the team gets and you can make a number of acquisition rolls before each mission equal to the mission's requisition/10.

Also, everyone still alive?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on May 16, 2011, 05:48

Who's still here?

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: ZZ on May 16, 2011, 08:13

Personally I am

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on May 16, 2011, 08:32

I am here but frankly the game looks quite dead from here...

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on May 16, 2011, 09:34

I'm pretty sure we lost Kashi, Gargulec's around but hasn't posted here.  I'm personally waiting on Gargulec.  If we have to, I can have Kashi land conveniently off-target and have him rejoin you if he shows up again.  I found out yesterday that this mission is doable with 3.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on May 16, 2011, 14:00

Oh good, so the fleshy unarmoured one is expendable...

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on May 16, 2011, 15:28

Oh whoops, forgot you were there since you didn't reply as quickly, but yeah, pretty much although I doubt the inquisition would be happy.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on May 17, 2011, 14:43

One inquisitor for the fate of a planet, that's a pretty fair trade.

Might I recommend correcting it to be four grav chutes, though? Drawing lots when the craft is going down hardly seems fitting for Space Marines, much less Deathwatch, and as you said yourself, Kashi can be carried off-target during the drop if he gets a chute as well.

And we can have the psyker or the tactical carry the squishy one...

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Kamikaze14 on May 17, 2011, 15:13

Whoops, miscounted back when I wrote that.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Malek Deneith on May 30, 2011, 04:57

Alright, since somebody has to do it - I withdraw my interest from this game. Nothing personal, but I don't see this session going anywhere, sorry.

Title: Re: Deathwatch OOC
Post by: Xander Morhaime on May 30, 2011, 12:01

Yes, I'm afraid it's got less chance of pulling through than our Thunderhawk.

Count me out as well, sorry.