Ultima Segementum, Oracle Sector, Planets Alturas 1, and Alturas 2, 900.M41
It was decided that this would be the next expansion for the Tau Empire, that the planets here would be a good choice to incorporate into their ever growing territory. Though these territories were already inhabited by the Imperium, and any diplomatic efforts were pushed back and the emissaries executed. This of course was not well met by the Castes of the Tau Empire, who immediately began mobilize forces to take the planets by force. If they would not join the Empire willingly they would force them into submission or flatten them completely. The Fal’Shia sept was chosen for this task given their tendency to have some of the more advanced war gear, and considering that the Empire would be up against a Forge World in this system they chose to have as many advantages as possible. This force would be lead by Shas’o Fal’Shia Kais Aloh Var, a fairly new Commander within the Fire Caste, but a rising star who they believed would perform extremely well. He set his sights on Alturas 2 seeing it as the most Strategic target. Removing the Agri world’s supplies would slowly starve the Forge World’s protectors. So their ships set off and the invasion of Alturas 2 prepared to begin.
OOC
So this RP is set in the Warhammer 40k Universe, specifically within the Tau faction. Now there will be plenty of races to play though more specifically three that will not need GM approval to play as. I will pop in the races in a little later. You will be playing as a member of the Tau expedition force invading the Oracle Sector and as such the invading force for Alturas 2 and 1. This roleplay can contain violence, oppressive acts, romance, drama, and death. If you can’t stomach some of the more gratuitous violence then this probably isn’t for you.
Races
The Tau are a young race of technologically-oriented beings from the Eastern Fringe and the dominant species of the Tau Empire. T'au, the Tau home planet, was discovered in 789.M35 by the Adeptus Mechanicus Explorator Fleet ship Land's Vision. Adeptus Mechanicus records indicate that at that time, the Tau species had mastered the use of simple tools and weapons, as well as fire. Before the planet could be cleansed and colonized by the Imperium, however, a violent Warp-storm erupted around the planet. This continued for 6,000 years, making the Tau's homeworld utterly inaccessible. It was not until the Damocles Crusade that the Imperium again contacted the Tau. The Imperium found the primitive Tau had advanced considerably. In six thousand years, the Tau had advanced from spears and fire to colonizing planets and Pulse Rifles.
The Kroot originated on the world of Pech and, though their physiology is humanoid, there is evidence to suggest that the roots of their evolution may be avian in origin. They retain vestigial beaks and have a light, almost hollow bone structure, with four digits on each hand and foot. Their skin is rough with small, barbed spines, similar to the elongated quills on their heads, protruding from various locations on their flesh. Skin pigmentation ranges from earthy brown colours and dappled greens to vibrant oranges and everything in between. Depending on the feeding directions of the Kroot Shapers, the colouration of each kindred can vary quite considerably. It is also common for Kroot from each kindred to have particular tribal markings painted onto their skin. Kroot mature quickly, with their most rapid period of growth occurring in the first ten years of their lives. By the age of twelve they are considered adults and it is not unknown for Kroot to live to over a hundred years old, their skin becoming increasingly pitted and leathery in their last few years of life.
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Gue'vesa are often the descendants of Imperial Guard troops who, during the Damocles Crusade, were abandoned in Tau space and chose to join the Tau rather than face execution. For them, fate has dictated that the Imperial Cult and the rule of the Adeptus Terra be replaced by loyalty to the collectivist Tau Empire and to the ruling Ethereal caste.
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As for other Races they will be up for approval only. These three main races will not require special approval
Shas'O Fal'shia Kais Aloh Var: A young up and coming Commander in the Fire Caste, though he has never taken on such a endeavor in a leadership position before it is believed that his tactical mind, and fearless nature will be a great boon in this.
Imperial Commander Bane Kojak: This man is a ruthless war veteran recently come to Alturas 1 and 2 after a small Ork Rok had made planet fall on Alturas 2. To eliminate the threat before it could begin he dropped half the regiment on the planet to eradicate it. He now sits in orbit above Alturas 1 to refuel and rearm.
Planetary Governor Maeghan Wen: She after her father has watched over Alturas 2 for eight years now, and under her watchful production of much needed food for Alturas 1 has flourished.
Forge Master Poulin Flyth: A Tech Priest with no equal on Alturas 1 he rules the planet in the name of the Cult on Mars. Through his guidance the planet has doubled their output since their last Forge Master.
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Fal’Shia Sept Expedition Force: A excellent military force with some of the newest technology the Tau Empire can offer.
Brimlock Dragoons 33rd Regiment: A veteran military force that has fought Tau many times before. They have worked up a frequently successful strategy against the Tau Empire. They will be a hard foe to quash.
Adeptus Mechanicus: These beings have top technology in the Imperium, and fine warriors to wield it. Fearless and mostly without emotions they are a dubious foe to defeat.
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Name:
Caste
Rank:
Sex:
Race:
Age:
History: (2 Paragraph minimum)
Equipment: (Any and all equipment including drones)
NPCs: (This can be bodyguards, squad members if you are in charge of one etc.)
Appearance: (Images or written. Written requires 2 paragraphs. A picture says a thousand words.)
Psykers: (Only available to Gue’Vesa )
All CSes must be posted in the OOC and upon approval should be moved to the character tab.
And Finally the rules. I know. BOOOOO rules are for Civilized folks! Well this is the Tau Empire, and we are Civilized. Thus Rules.
1: You cannot be a secret agent of the Farsight Enclaves.
2. You cannot be.. A heretic, Tyranid, Ork, Necron, or Daemon.
3. GM’s word is law. CO-GMs word is Co law if i ever pick up a CO-gm. I shouldn’t need to though
4. Most types of Fire Caste are available.
5. Let’s not be Overpowered
7. There is no 6… There is only 7.
9. Did you think I was gonna stop there?
223. Have fun.. Don’t be banging each other in public… If you wanna give me cookies I’m down. COOKIES FOR THE MILK GLASS!
Alright, here is my pathfinder for perusal and consideration
Name: Shas'Vre Fal'shia Or'es Kais
Caste: Fire Caste
Rank: Shas'Vre Pathfinder
Sex: Male
Race: Tau
Age: 29
History: Born on the Tau Sept of Fal'shia, born into the Fire Caste made his future set out as all members of the Tau are. At the age of 14 he was inducted into the Fire Caste as the newest Pathfinder in the Cadre. Under more experienced Shas'ui within the Cadre, he was taught the finer parts and skills within the art of scouting that Pathfinders required. Once he came of age he was deployed alongside his Cadre into various scouting efforts across the Tau warzones, scouting out and marking various targets that the rest of the Tau forces would proceed to hunt and kill. Early on, Or'es Kais was issued a Rail Rifle and proved a complete natural with the weapon, naturally good with aiming and taking out targets with efficient and accurate effort. His skill and talent with the Rail Rifle accelerated his natural role within the squad, as he performed the role of taking out light armor and threats the Pulse Carbine armed squadmates could not handle.
Being promoted to the rank of Shas'Ui, Or'es Kais took over a squad of Pathfinders and would lead them against countless Imperial targets, always showing a penchant for solo operations far more than leading a squad, even if he could do the latter as part of his duties. Usually holding them in reserve and utilizing them as a supporting force to mark targets he could not reach easily. He came to the attention of Shas'O Fal'shia Kais Aloh Var, who was an upcoming commander who needed specialist veterans and during his deployment under the Commander, he was handpicked for service within his personal retinue, to be deployed as needed to provide the personal eyes and ears of the Commander in his first deployment as a true Commander of a mission to induct further planets within the Tau Empire. Promoted to Shas'Vre under the Commander, Or'es Kais remained a faithful and loyal member of his Bodyguard, acting as ordered and required to see the missions complete.
Keptak was born to the Ritiki Tribe, their hives deep in the more jungle like forests of Pech. The tribe, while fearsome and strong, is still a fairly new one. Named after the Ritiki Drak- a poisonous lizardlike kroot decendent, Shaper Gartox lead them to feast on the lower beast in order to obsorbe its tenatious regeneration and oily poisouns secreations. This has only been partially successful, allowing them an increase in the toxidity of their natural secreations, moderately accelerated healing rate, and with the unexpected added result of giving their tribe their uniquely viborant coloration.
Keptak has nearly reached adulthood and has proven herself to be an acceptionally talented hunter and tracker- able to blend in seamlessly with her surroundings despite her striking appearance. She is a ruthless and ferocious warrior with a voracious appitite that has served her well. Rumor has it that she is a decendent of shapers due to her selective taste in prey- but this has yet to be confirmed. While not quite considerd an adult, she is Currently far from Pech, serving the Tau faction in the furtherance of their cause. She revels in the opportunity to prove herself as a dangerous predator and warrior, and looks forward to the opportunity to sample new and exciting cultures prey.
Equipment: Kroot Rifle Staff and many many knives of varying size and all of them leathaly sharp.
NPCs: Kroothound Ratanak
Appearance: (I will be drawing my own picture please be patient with my slow artistry)
Let me know of any innacuracies or if i need to fix anything. I did not use spell check for this, so please forgive.
Name: shas'ui Kais Mont'yr Fal’Shia Caste Rank: shas'ui Sex: Male Race: Tau Age: 23 History shas'ui Kais the oldest of three children, the son of a Shas'el and a shas’vre . Kais spent his youth like all the other Tau of the fire caste. Training, going to the academy, and participating in mock battle scenarios. During his time in training Shas’saal Kais showed excellent skill following orders, and being creative on the battle field. Numerous times he was placed in command on his training team by his Fire warrior instructors. In the training scenarios it was expected that he would go on to great things. But combat rarely turns out like it did in the scenarios. Prior to their first deployment into actual battle the squad participated in Ta'lissera. At the age of 17 Kais and his team got their first deployment. Kais’s first deployment was against the Imperial guard. Their hunter Cadre was assigned to push out the Imperial guar regiments that refused to join the rest in joining the greater good on a recent addition to the Fal’Shia septs sphere of influence. More than 50 fire warrior along with legions of Auxiliaries arrived to fight the Imperial guard. For four years he and the rest of the Cadre fought the Imperial guard. Among the enemy were the Loyal PDF regiments, A passing Kreig regiment and a Cadian regiment. While the Cadre took numerous casualties the eventually succeeded. During the Fighting Kais and his team were in command of some Gue'vesa to clear of some of the PDF units that had dug in at one of their final Stronghold cities. The Enemy held the city and had dug trenches on the outskirts to try and hold the enemy out of the city. Kais and his team were supposed to drop straight into the city supported by Gue'vesa, while a ground element attacked the trenches but due to hidden anti-air auto cannon turrets most of the Airborne units were shot down or unable to make it past the trenches before having to land and deploy in the trenches. Kais and his team fought as the Imperial Guardsmen charged them in the trenches trying to get them into close combat. They must have killed 40+ before they retreated, The relief Kais felt would be short lived however as Mortar shells and Basilisk shells rained down on the now abandoned trench lines. Kais’s fire team suffered greatly from the shells as one found its way into the heart of the team. Of the 12 fire warriors, six were killed instantly as they were caught in the explosion of the shells. Two were badly wounded by shrapnel catching in the thin lining in between the armor plates. The rest had minor wounds caused by shrapnel and the fight with the Imperial guard. After taking shelter in a dugout in the trench the shelling stopped. Soon after the Gue'vesa arrived and relieved them. After shuttling the wounded back Kais was granted the title of shas'ui as this was considered his trial by fire. He was given the command of a new squad Equipment: Pulse Carbine,Combat Armor,Bonding knife, Nim ko'nai packs, photon grenades,Devil fish NPCs: Total: 8 Tau. Appearance: Psykers: Nope
Updated: I don't know much about Tau but I did my best, let me know if I need to change stuff.
Sorry that it takes me so long but I am currently spending some time in the wilds. Give me a few days and I will post my ex-commissar turned to the greater good.
