[OOC] Death=][=Watch - A 40K (high casual/low advanced) Deathwatch RP

[mattmanganon]

Interesting... I am just wondering are homebrew chapters allowed?

[Jb]

@mattmanganonEeehhh, I'd rather not have homebrew, but if you can give me the particulars of that Chapter and such - so I know exactly what I'm dealing with as GM - then I may well consider it.

[mattmanganon]

CS

Name: Eternal Sin

Chapter: Knights Repentant

Chapter Demeanour: Extremely penetant, they all harbor the knowledge of the crimes of their brothers. They will never tell of their true founding. However, they do have a large amount of Heresy-era equipment, which gives them an immense technological advantage, utilizing equipment as technologically advanced as even the mighty Cataphractii/Tartarus Terminator armours. Although they, like the rest of the Astartes, guard these, as they have no way of reproducing them. As such, they will always scour every battlefield for their dead to recover their equipment.

Personal Demeanour: Quiet in voice, loud in weaponry. He is a Devastator through and through. Although he was born in this millenia and was simply raised in the chapter, he still feels a great deal of penetance for what the Geneseed of his brothers has done. Apart from that, he is actually one of the more merry of his number. He has a strong "We each share the risk, so we each share the reward" ethic.

Speciality: Terminator

Rank: Sergeant

Power Armour History: A suit of Cataphractii Terminator armour. Much like the rest of the armour of its kind, it was built by the Techpriests of Mars and given to the 411th expeditionary fleet, before they were lost in the Warp for 10,000 years. The armour has seen little combat, though. He tells people that it was a relic, recovered from a Space Hulk, but, in truth, it is merely almost as good as new. The previous owner of the armour, as well as the previous owner of the Geneseed, both fell to an Ork Shokk Attak Gun.

Description:

Much like the rest of the Space Marines, he is a tall man of 7'8 and built like a herculean hero. Under his helmet, he has a medium length, shaggy, black, beard and short, raven hair. He has a slight scar above his left eye where an Ork Choppa hit him and a bullet scar on his stomach. He is knicknamed a "Scarless" by his brothers. All of his brothers that arrived at the beginning, had to cut their own wrists and use their own blood as water to scrub the old heraldry from their armour. As such, they all have scars from the event.

His armour, usually white in colour, has been painted black for service in the Deathwatch.

Skills:

Basic piloting skills
Basic close combat training
Expert Marksmanship skills
Terminator Honours

History: As a child in a middle-class family, he spent his early life helping his father with his delivery service. As such, he was trained in using rudimentary vehicles, such as walker-lifters, trucks and even a small shuttle that his father used (He let him park and take off, sometimes) These helped shape him into the man he is, with a strong, moral work ethic.

When he was 15, the fleet made a scheduled stop at their world for recruitment and supplies. The Chaplains descended upon the world, with the blessing of the Governer, like a rain, snatching up as many boys as they believed that their gene-seed would take to. He was one of the boys. He passed the tests and was implanted with the seed. A number of the others that were taken with him didn't survive the proceedure, but he did.

During his tenure as a Scout, he found a natural affinity to heavy weapons, utilizing a Missile Launcher. When he was finally allowed to take a doctrine, he chose to continue with his heavy weapons.

Over the many years of service, he finally managed to make his way up to the rank of Sternguard. Then, for his actions in a Campaign against Warboss Squigsmasha, where he personally killed the Warboss by gunning the vile Ork to the ground, he was rewarded with Terminator Honours. He was then asked to represent the chapter in the Deathwatch, along with several of his other Brothers.

Equipment and Armament:

Cataphractii Terminator armour (Much heavier than standard Dominator pattern Terminator armour and far less maneuverable. However, this is due to it's thick ceramite plating. This means that his armour is, by far, harder to move around in. As such, this makes it perfect for the Devastator, who draws a line across the galaxy and forbids all foes from crossing.)
Reaper-Pattern Autocannon (A twin-linked Autocannon that is slung under 1 arm.)
Power Fist (Although he very rarely uses it, it is his basic form of melee attack.)
Missile Rack (mounted atop his armour, carries 12 rockets that he can let loose in a single, terrifying barrage)

Miscellaneous: Anything you want to mention but haven't been able to cover yet.

[Lone Wanderer]

>TRANSMISSION BEING RECEIVED
>PROCESSING...
>...
>A pride of lions, so celestial in their ways... Yet betrayed by dark machinations on the lips of Armageddon, not all of us did die that day.

[Jb]

@mattmanganonTerminator or Devastator, please choose one, and not a blending of both - I'd look up Terminator Honours and Devastators, they're quite different; apart from that, I'll allow it. Interesting background.

@Lone WandererLooking forward to this...gotta love those lions.

[mattmanganon]

@mattmanganonTerminator or Devastator, please choose one, and not a blending of both - I'd look up Terminator Honours and Devastators, they're quite different; apart from that, I'll allow it. Interesting background.

@Jbcool

I meant that he is a Terminator that trained as a Devastator. I noticed a distinct lack of any ranged ability in the team and decided to fill that role.

[Lone Wanderer]

@mattmanganon No matter your training, after donning tactical dreadnought armour your specialization would be terminator and not devastator. As terminators employ vastly different combat doctrines to devastators, representing the fact that you're first company and a walking tank.

[Lone Wanderer]

So what we have so far...
2 Assault marines.
1 Terminator with a knack for heavy weapons.
1 Prip who I've been told will be a Librarian.

Thinking a Devestator or Death speaker (Chaplain) for my Celestial Lion. Oh, decisions.

[mattmanganon]

Chaplain would probably work wonders for the team.

[Pripovednik]

I will need more time for my CS @Jbcool RL shizzle + homework has drained my time/ability to write.

[Pripovednik]

Tolevius

Name:
Tolevius Mexus

Chapter:
Night Swords

Chapter Demeanour:
The Battle-Brothers of the Chapter excel at rapid strikes and lightning raids, a trait which extends to every facet of their character. They are as quick to anger as they are to jest. They can be impatient, yet display great personal initiative. While not rash or foolhardy, the Night Swords believe in the value of immediate action over protracted planning.

The Night Swords believe their fallen heroes reside in the deepest deserts as elemental spirits. The chapter's Chaplains make regular pilgrimages into the dune seas, residing in simple caves for many days and nights until thirst and exposure cause them to undergo overpowering visions in which they receive the wisdom of their predecessors. These practices have put the Night Swords at odds with the Ecclesiarchy, who consider them esoteric beliefs which go against the Imperial Creed.

Personal Demeanour:
Like many of his chapter Tolevius is eager to take action against his foe, and to do so quicly and mercilessly. However, like any good space marine worth his metal, he knows how to work with a team effectively. When it comes to interacting with other chapters and marines, Tolevius is welcoming of support and company, as long as this is reciprocated.

Like the Night Swords first Chapter Master, Tolevius has a hatred of chaotic powers, but more so of Orks. In particular, Orks of the Empire of Charadon led by Warlord Snagrod, who his chapter have had to keep at bay while rebuilding their numbers.

Speciality:
Close Combat & Support

Rank:
Librarian

Power Armour History:
The armour of Tolevius is of no significance, it has seen war and death, but not of notable magnitude. However, Tolevius believes he is bound to it in spirit and millennia after his death his chapter will hold it in greet esteem. Such confidence is what drives him forward when he dons the armour.

Description:
Beneath his chapters dark purple and green armour, Tolevius' hair is shaven but prominently black and his left eye is a biotic replacement. Beside the glowing red of his augmentation is a deep white scar that runs from his brow to his lip, a reminder of his time in the hive city. His own eye is a dark blue and his skin an even darker brown.

Skills:
Psychic Ability and combat expertise.

History:
Before his recruitment Tolevius was a member of a viscous underhive gang named The Buzzers. So called as they would purse their lips and make buzzing sounds to let their presence be known. Approached by a chapter representative, Tolevius and many of his fellow gang members were persuaded by the promise of glory and importance to undergo the trail.

Forced to make their way across the vast expanse of arid wasteland to the Chapters Fortress Monastery, he and a dozen more walked for nearly a one hundred kilometres before the first fell. They dropped like stones onto the dry river beds, very few made it past eight hundred kilometres. Faced with deadly native creatures and raging dust storms, he almost did not make the trek, but the hope of a new life gave him strength.

Once he and one other, Mortem, reached the Monastery, they were given the chance to become Aspirants. They went through intensive training, forced to live on the bareness of the waste and to grapple for hours on end in the dust. The tests and lessons seemed never ending, but they both made it through to the end, receiving their implants and so forth.

Both Tolevius and Mortem became Scout Marines for The Night Swords on Lavantia, travelling the sectors of the planet for signs of Xenos or Chaos to extinguish, the occasional heretic and Ork scout party was encountered over the 4 years of their service as scouts.

After these 4 years the two became Space Marines and joined 6th company to confront an Ork threat in the region. When the company touched down on planet, they were instantly met with a large Xeno force led by Warlord Snagrod, they were outnumbered. Calling in reinforcements, the company bunkered down under heavy fire and losses, Ork charges broke through into their ranks. Battling face to face with the Xeno scum, many fell to the green tide, including mortem.

Struck by grief and rage, Tolevius fought with such passion that his brothers were forced to restrain him, lest he run headlong into the enemy alone. Unknown to him and them was his psychic powers, and abruptly it was evident, as his mind lashed out at a charging wave of Orks and sent many of them flying into the sky.

After reinforcements arrived and the green skins retreated off planet, Tolevius was brought back to the Fortress Monastery and became a Librarian. He fought against many foes for the following few years, but on the 15th year of his service, he fought his greatest foe. When reports indicated an Ork threat in the system, 2nd and 3rd company were sent to investigate.

Once again Warlord Snagrod had gathered a mighty force, but The Night Swords were ready. Both sides clashed in a bloody field of death, but Tolevius had only one target - Snagrod. He blamed the Warlord for the death of his former brothers, particularly Mortem, and wanted revenge. So blinding was his need for revenge, Tolevius knocked foe and ally aside as he charged forward.

Grappling with the brute as he had once grappled with Mortem in the sand, Tolevius gave no quarter. Building up a powerful psychic strike, the force backfired against his blood lust and sent Ork and Night Sword flying,
he fell unconscious on the battle field.

He awoke in the Monastery, 3 weeks later, and was advised by his senior Librarian to save himself away from war. Naturally, Tolevius refused profusely, and so he was sent to the Death Watch, where he could do no harm to his chapter.

Equipment and Armament:
Curved Power Sword of The Night Swords
Storm Bolter
Psychic Hood

Psychic Abilities:
Smite- The Librarian shoots bolts of lightning from his finger-tips, rending his foes with psychic energy.
Force Dome- A force field is created around the Librarian and nearby companions, protecting them from harm.
Mind Whip- The Librarian swats away his foes with the wave of his arm. Can also be used to pull foes toward him.
Night Shroud- The Librarian reaches into his enemies' minds, obscuring himself and his companions from their sight.

Let me know if you want anything altered :)

[Jb]

@Lone Wanderer@mattmanganon@PripovednikFirstly, Lone is correct - he is a either a Termie or a Dev, there is no way to be both. Once you don the armour, you're Terminator fo' life, yo!

Secondly, Prip was going to go for Librarian, yes; and I'll take a look at that CS soon..expect much cristicism! ;)

Thirdly, I was going to wade in with a Chaplain - but, if you wish to go with one, that's fine to. Just remember to tell me.

[Jb]

@PripovednikOkay, here we are.

The Night Swords - though you may already know - are actually a recognised, though pretty much unknown Chapter; please choose either a known Chapter or, if you must make up one, send me a PM with your home-brewed background.

Second, Librarian or Close Combat please; he's not a Blood Angel, nor a Space Wolf, and there is no background for the Night Swords as to why he would be involved in close-combat.

Lastly, there are tests conducted on inductees to Astartes Chapters, if he was a Psyker - and thus able to become a Librarian - he would have been plucked immediatly from the ranks and trained by a senior; this guy appears to have spent time in the ranks before being 'discovered', something Marines would not allow to happen.

S'all I got for now. :)

[Lone Wanderer]

@Jbcool You go for the Chaplain mate. And as the last of the Celestial Lions Apothecaries were killed I'll go for a Devastator.

[Demon Grave]

Is it bad I'm getting excited for this? :P

[mattmanganon]

@Jbcool You go for the Chaplain mate. And as the last of the Celestial Lions Apothecaries were killed I'll go for a Devastator.

@Lone Wanderer

Wait, how would a chapter survive without its Apothecaries. The Apothecaries are the ones that implant Gene-seed as well as look after said gene-seed. Surely they would either just get disbanded or train new ones.

[Jb]

@Demon GraveNo...I am too! :)

@mattmanganonGood question, might need to look into this...

[Lone Wanderer]

<Snipped quote by Lone Wanderer>

Wait, how would a chapter survive without its Apothecaries. The Apothecaries are the ones that implant Gene-seed as well as look after said gene-seed. Surely they would either just get disbanded or train new ones.

@mattmanganon

That is correct, but I'm not sure what point you're trying to make other than that you know what Apothecaries do. But I'll tell you what happened anyway.
The last of the Apothecaries were killed in the Third War for Armageddon, with less than 96 lions left alive. At the war's end the chapter were given a cruiser by Black Templars and a force of black Templars to accompany them and assist in the rebuilding of their chapter, so I guess If I wanted to I could play a newly trained Apothecary however he certainly wouldn't be in the Deathwatch. I would just like to point out that this is not some home-brew chapter, the story is very much in the lore.

[Jb]

@Lone WandererShots fired! Shots fired! I think matt was genuinely curious, not trying to ridicule your choice of Chapter or character.

@mattmanganon@Pripovednik@Demon Grave@KalasRight all, I need all CS' to be up-to-snuff by Thursday (that's when I'll start the IC, at the latest!) And if you know of anyone on the Guild who might be interested in this RP, then send them over this way too.

Matt, still need you to change his specialisation (see Wanderer's explanation as to why this is), and Prip...well...you know what you must do...(please read up on Librarians - either on the Wiki or Lexicaum - and alter your sheet accordingly; I only harass youin particular because anyone who plays a psychic Astartes had better be damned good at it! If the sheet isn't correct, what hope is there for the IC posts?)

Kalas, Demon, you're good to G.O. and I'll put your guys in the character tab real soon.

[Lone Wanderer]

My apologies for my rather brash behavior. I assume the worst in people.
CS will be up for tomorrow.