“Men, the enemy troops you can see are all that stands between us and the place we have for so long been determined to reach. We must find a way to eat them alive!” - Xenophon, The Persian Expedition
[Previous incarnation of the RP here]
TL;DR Summary:
- Set within the Games Workshop universe, I intend to stick to the lore as closely as possible while still retaining some form of originality and invention; if you're not a Warhammer 40,000 purist or utter nerd, that's fine.
- This takes place in the years of the 42nd Millennia, the Necrons are waking up...the Tau are preparing for another sphere of expansion, the Golden Throne is failing and Roboute Guilliman has just concluded his Indomitus Crusade and the beginning of the Plague Wars; what could possibly go wrong? (A map of the galaxy in its current state...)
- We'll be taking on the role of a group of mercenaries, participating in however many missions, tasks and scenarios I and my Co-GM(s) can get my (our) head(s) around. There will be an eventual 'endgame', I'm justy not certain what it is yet.
- Sound familiar? That's because it is. Don't worry, they'll be plenty different.
- Xenos of Major and Minor varieties are acceptable, but if you choose to play one then you'd better know what you’re doing. Humans are preferred, but not demanded.
- Tyranids, Necrons, Sisters of Battle and female Astartes are prohibited – if that's an issue, I'm happy to discuss it.
- Please private-message character sheets to me for approval. I will put a template up in the Char tab.
In Character Info
In the grim darkness of the 42nd millenium there is only war - but there is also emotion, motivation and greed. There are those that combine all of these things, hardened professionals and relativly green newcomers alike, some working toward their own goals and agendas, others simply in it for the money. The latter are the most straightforward of all, and potentially the most trustworthy as well.
From corrupt officials, to Inquisitors that don't wish to involve themselves too closely, to a simple village on a backwater planet that needs defending, in a galaxy at war there is always work for one who is handy with a weapon...and those more than willing to pay them; assassinations, extortion, and so much more can be done with the promise of monetary payment, equipment, contraband or whatever one desires.
This is all doubly so when it comes to the outlying regions of what is known as the Imperium, the 'frontier' as it were, the Calixis Sector and Kronus Expanse...the Ghoul Stars and Eastern Fringe between Tau and Imperial space, enclaves far away from civilisation, and all manner of much less polite settings for one seeking work.
And there are those seeking work...
Some are well-known and easily found - humans of all shapes and sizes, entire races such as the Kroot that are known for their mercenary nature, and arrogant Eldar Corsairs - while others are less known to the Imperium but no less available, those such as the Tarellian Dog-Soldiers, the winged Vespid warriors, the cloaked H'rud and more.
You are one such individual, for whatever reasons or motives, you have chosen the life of a hired killer and now you live with it.
From corrupt officials, to Inquisitors that don't wish to involve themselves too closely, to a simple village on a backwater planet that needs defending, in a galaxy at war there is always work for one who is handy with a weapon...and those more than willing to pay them; assassinations, extortion, and so much more can be done with the promise of monetary payment, equipment, contraband or whatever one desires.
This is all doubly so when it comes to the outlying regions of what is known as the Imperium, the 'frontier' as it were, the Calixis Sector and Kronus Expanse...the Ghoul Stars and Eastern Fringe between Tau and Imperial space, enclaves far away from civilisation, and all manner of much less polite settings for one seeking work.
And there are those seeking work...
Some are well-known and easily found - humans of all shapes and sizes, entire races such as the Kroot that are known for their mercenary nature, and arrogant Eldar Corsairs - while others are less known to the Imperium but no less available, those such as the Tarellian Dog-Soldiers, the winged Vespid warriors, the cloaked H'rud and more.
You are one such individual, for whatever reasons or motives, you have chosen the life of a hired killer and now you live with it.
Out of Character Info:
So, there you have it!
I suppose, in short, this RP will be much like Rogue Trader but far more rogue; I will be allowing pretty much any race/species - minus Necrons, Sisters of Battle, Inquisitors or Tyranids - as well as players being able to choose more or less anything about their character that they will...within reason.
You want to create a Valhallan mercenary with a looted Tau pulse rifle, a man who has seen some stuff, who has fought Daemons and gone a little loose because of it? That's fine.
You want to create an Astartes that can tear apart every other member of the 'crew' because of how skilled and overpowered they are? Not fine.
Basically, if you're unsure of such things/have questions, then ask me!
It just makes life easier for all.
One last things before I end my ranting/writing here, and that is that I would like both a bit of knowledge from players as well as balance.
If you don't know anything about Space Marines, or why one would turn renegade, then don't bother trying to write one. Same goes for any character. Reading up on things, or simply watching YouTube lore vids, is easy enough to get a grasp on such things.
By 'balance' I mean exactly that - as in the above example, unless your character is a psychopath (fair one) or a worshipper of Chaos (which I would discourage but not prohibit) then fighting a Daemon would do something to them, probably. Action and reaction, balance, if you think your character is unbalanced then they probably are.
Oh, one last thing, invention and imagination! There are billions of species/races in the 40K universe, major and minor, and if you can't think enough to make something somewhat original (I expect nothing to be completely so) then there's no hope for you.
So, anyone interested and any questions! Ask them now.
Any questions? Please ask.
I suppose, in short, this RP will be much like Rogue Trader but far more rogue; I will be allowing pretty much any race/species - minus Necrons, Sisters of Battle, Inquisitors or Tyranids - as well as players being able to choose more or less anything about their character that they will...within reason.
You want to create a Valhallan mercenary with a looted Tau pulse rifle, a man who has seen some stuff, who has fought Daemons and gone a little loose because of it? That's fine.
You want to create an Astartes that can tear apart every other member of the 'crew' because of how skilled and overpowered they are? Not fine.
Basically, if you're unsure of such things/have questions, then ask me!
It just makes life easier for all.
One last things before I end my ranting/writing here, and that is that I would like both a bit of knowledge from players as well as balance.
If you don't know anything about Space Marines, or why one would turn renegade, then don't bother trying to write one. Same goes for any character. Reading up on things, or simply watching YouTube lore vids, is easy enough to get a grasp on such things.
By 'balance' I mean exactly that - as in the above example, unless your character is a psychopath (fair one) or a worshipper of Chaos (which I would discourage but not prohibit) then fighting a Daemon would do something to them, probably. Action and reaction, balance, if you think your character is unbalanced then they probably are.
Oh, one last thing, invention and imagination! There are billions of species/races in the 40K universe, major and minor, and if you can't think enough to make something somewhat original (I expect nothing to be completely so) then there's no hope for you.
So, anyone interested and any questions! Ask them now.
Any questions? Please ask.
