Dark Heresy

[Idej]

Is this game still going on?

[Malkavian]

Hey everyone.

I am seriously considering giving this an honest go in the future. My love for the setting, and my reading through of some of the novels recently, has made me desire some Warhammer in my future, especially now that COVID looks set to resume for a while longer.

Some notes on this:

• If I do take this up, it will depend entirely on player interest, and how quickly I can get things settled at home (in either case, it might not happen for a while longer);
• The game would be story-focused rather than smut. Should smut occur, it will be as a result of the story and the choices of the characters;
• I'd be putting this into Extreme, though this is more because of how grim and bloody the game and setting is than because that's the smut that I'd expect players to adhere to (let's face it, if you sleep with a Daemonette of Slaanesh, you'll be executed upon discovery);
• I'm considering setting the game after Cadia falls, and the Cicatrix Maledictum has split the galaxy in two. Players would be working for the stranded Imperial forces in the Calixis Sector: new Acolytes brought into the service of the Inquisitor there who struggles to fight against the enemies of Mankind drawn to the sector due to its close proximity to the expanded Eye of Terror;
• Whilst I'd be willing to consider different concepts, I am a stickler for keeping to the rulebooks where possible (I sometimes have found my allowed changes have unbalanced things late into the game, and so I prefer to keep to what's written where I can), and would like a diverse cast of characters (so would prefer different careers where possible);
• I'd be using the "Allocating Points" method to determine starting characteristics. The sidebar for this is on page 31 of the core rulebook.

The Acolytes are all people that the Inquisitor has had to bring in out of necessity - but even so, he would not saddle himself to bestow power on mutants, heretics, or the unclean.

Your Inquisitor is a Puritan, and yet he's found himself in a dangerous predicament. The Calixis Sector is frighteningly close to the remains of Cadia and the Eye of Terror; a Warp split cuts it off from Terra and Segmentum Solar, and a great expanse of space separates the Sector from the restored Primarch Guilliman and his new crusading efforts to retake and fortify the Ultima Segmentum. Cut off from the wider Imperium and yet nestled perilously close to the Eye of Terror, Calixis does it's best to survive the current events of the galaxy.

With the above in mind, your Inquisitor would have taken individuals into his service perhaps quicker than normal, and with far less prior scrutiny - but note that "far less" does NOT mean he didn't investigate you thoroughly. He's put upon by circumstances and a lack of other Inquisitorial powers in the region, but he remains yet a Puritan: he will not hire mutants, not anyone else who he suspects of being heretical, or an enemy of the God-Emperor.

Note that despite the proximity to the Eye of Terror, the Sector won't be "constant war and horror, 24/7" - there are still investigative and less hectic concerns and missions for you to undertake. However, without a means of garnering reinforcements for staving off larger threats outside of what can be more immediately handled, the Sector is largely on its own, and the Inquisition has to deal with affairs as best it can.

Just seeing how things fare with this, and will considering moving further if there's interest still, given what I've put above.

[Avalon29]

I’m certainly still interested in this.

[TheLaughingOne]

yeah, mark me down

[Pumpkin Seeds]

Ooohhhh... Please?

[Malkavian]

Seems there's a bit of interest.

Assuming that I have 4-5 players in the end, and that everyone is happy with what I've put above, are there any initial thoughts or questions?

[TheLaughingOne]

restrictions, things your looking for in characters?

[JoanieSappho]

My interest continues, yeah.

[Avalon29]

Quick clarification question, are the characters Acolytes who have just shipped in from outside or  are they survivors in the Calxis sector who were hired in a kind of we need whoever we can possibly get to throw at the forces of Chaos right now burst of recruitment?

[Malkavian]

restrictions, things your looking for in characters?

Hard to say at this point, as plots are still forming. Ideawise, characters would need to fit with the information below; however I as a GM will be wanting a group with a diverse set of skills and careers to ensure that the group can handle a wide variety of challenges.

Quick clarification question, are the characters Acolytes who have just shipped in from outside or  are they survivors in the Calxis sector who were hired in a kind of we need whoever we can possibly get to throw at the forces of Chaos right now burst of recruitment?

The Acolytes are all people that the Inquisitor has had to bring in out of necessity - but even so, he would not saddle himself to bestow power on mutants, heretics, or the unclean.

Your Inquisitor is a Puritan, and yet he's found himself in a dangerous predicament. The Calixis Sector is frighteningly close to the remains of Cadia and the Eye of Terror; a Warp split cuts it off from Terra and Segmentum Solar, and a great expanse of space separates the Sector from the restored Primarch Guilliman and his new crusading efforts to retake and fortify the Ultima Segmentum. Cut off from the wider Imperium and yet nestled perilously close to the Eye of Terror, Calixis does it's best to survive the current events of the galaxy.

With the above in mind, your Inquisitor would have taken individuals into his service perhaps quicker than normal, and with far less prior scrutiny - but note that "far less" does NOT mean he didn't investigate you thoroughly. He's put upon by circumstances and a lack of other Inquisitorial powers in the region, but he remains yet a Puritan: he will not hire mutants, not anyone else who he suspects of being heretical, or an enemy of the God-Emperor.

Note that despite the proximity to the Eye of Terror, the Sector won't be "constant war and horror, 24/7" - there are still investigative and less hectic concerns and missions for you to undertake. However, without a means of garnering reinforcements for staving off larger threats outside of what can be more immediately handled, the Sector is largely on its own, and the Inquisition has to deal with affairs as best it can.

[TheLaughingOne]

Annnddd. Got one.

Character Sheet

"Lady" Nihana Haka, Adeptus Administratum Clerk. Noble born and seen as something of a rabble rouser (Responsibility to the People, Tithes, and all that which is quite disruptive to an "orderly" Imperial system). Never enough for official censure, but has trod the line a few times. More then a couple times has been called to the dueling ring on matter of honor and proven equally good with pistol and sword. Apt to act as a Face, or second in a ranged or melee fight.

Flavor

Profile Picture
One of her less successful meetings to make an ordinance to block people from looking to the sky after star gazing seemed to have caused several people to go insane after the spread of the Cicatrix Maledictum.
Family sword (destroyed after challenger used a Power blade. She drove the burnt red hot end through his throat)
Personal Stub Automatic.

[Malkavian]

Annnddd. Got one.

Character Sheet

"Lady" Nihana Haka, Adeptus Administratum Clerk. Noble born and seen as something of a rabble rouser (Responsibility to the People, Tithes, and all that which is quite disruptive to an "orderly" Imperial system). Never enough for official censure, but has trod the line a few times. More then a couple times has been called to the dueling ring on matter of honor and proven equally good with pistol and sword. Apt to act as a Face, or second in a ranged or melee fight.

Flavor

Profile Picture
One of her less successful meetings to make an ordinance to block people from looking to the sky after star gazing seemed to have caused several people to go insane after the spread of the Cicatrix Maledictum.
Family sword (destroyed after challenger used a Power blade. She drove the burnt red hot end through his throat)
Personal Stub Automatic.

I like it at first glance! Can't see the sheet though, so can't look it over properly until I can view it properly (remains very small on my screen). But a good first concept.

[Chrisking777]

Im trowing my hat depending on the edition. Is it still 2e? I hadn't opened that edition yet to be honest tho i have it.

Im thinking charismatic  close combat assassin or a gun nut sister of battle or sisters of battle. Had some thoughts on a minor order that  kinda split from the wounded heart.

Hope there is still room.

[Malkavian]

Is it still 2e?

It is. I had considered W&G, but it's less horror/grim than Dark Heresy in my opinion, so I'm going with what I know and love.

Im thinking charismatic  close combat assassin or a gun nut sister of battle or sisters of battle. Had some thoughts on a minor order that  kinda split from the wounded heart.

Things to note here: TheLaughingOne's concept seems very charismatic face/minor fighter, so would be worth working to ensure you're both diverse (though Arbiter and Assassin are pretty diverse themselves, it's still worth noting); for the second idea, remember that you would begin as a Novice and not a full Sister (which requires 750 experience points to buy into the Elite Advance, as well as Influence 50, Willpower 40, and the Adepta Sororitas Background). So you can work towards becoming a Sister of Battle, but wouldn't begin as one.

Hope there is still room.

Potentially! Will be checking in with people in the order of arrival to see what concepts are and what will best suit the story, so no one yet is guaranteed a place until I've had a chance to sit down and look at things properly.

However, I'm considering making an area for this game soon so those who do join can move out of this thread and begin planning in earnest; and it gives me somewhere to post information about the Inquisitor and the Sector, as well as things worth noting before they begin playing.

[Terian]

I'm not uninterested, Dark Heresy Second Edition is better at avoiding the whole funnel tendencies that first edition did.

I guess I can try to whip something out.

[Pumpkin Seeds]

Might try to get a Scum style character up and moving.  Gotta love the rats.

[Chrisking777]

Oh.... sadface.... well i had a thought that the order of the wounded codex is kinda over recruiting due the sector being cut off and Is working with the inquisitor. To assist in defending holy shrine worlds and other worlds deemef of vital importance thinking my character and or characters if i can make a few as i recall this game can be quite deadly. Is kinda going thru final training as an acolyte before joining her sister's in battle.

Probally need more more thoughts into it tho.

[Malkavian]

I'm not uninterested... I guess I can try to whip something out.

Your enthusiasm is noted.

[Malkavian]

I have set up an OOC Thread for this game, and will add more threads as we build towards starting; for now, however, keep discussion to this thread please until I know for definitely who will be joining me for the campaign.

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324033.msg15549794

Moved the "game summary" post of mine above to the OOC Thread, and updated it with a "Content and Lethality" warning.

[Chrisking777]

Woot

[Avalon29]

Well since I"m silly and let my eagerness get ahead of me, time for a repeat


So what kind of characters is everybody thinking? For me I'm mostly thinking either an Adepta Sororitas front liner/smart person mix or some kind of daemon/witch hunter-esc character from the Adeptus Astra Telepathica.

If I go down the Adepta Sororitas route I'm thinking something along the lines of a Crusader, Fanatic, or a Chirurgeon to start off with if I go down that route.

If I go with the  AAT, I'll probably go with a Seeker, Sage, or Assassin but I  don't want to settle on anything just yet until I hear what the others are thinking of. Want to have a nice mix in the party after all.

[Malkavian]

Well since I"m silly and let my eagerness get ahead of me, time for a repeat

Is all good, Sweet.

[Chrisking777]

well im thinking battle sister but more range gun nut type. but not sure i'll be in. sooo yeah.

[Malkavian]

Would only be allowing one Battle Sister aspirant; and please keep in mind my desire for a varied Warband - you're going to need it. (To survive the horrors of the Sector, you'll need to have a group that can handle any kind of situation.)

[Chrisking777]

fiar point.