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A WH40K Deathwatch RP
A WH40K Deathwatch RP
Accepting new players
Summary:
- A jaunt of daring and do within the Warhammer 40,000 universe and setting.
- Characters can come in most shapes and sizes, their age, experience and so forth pretty much up to the participant; that being said, I will immediately reject any God-like beings or over the top characters. (Yes, even Astartes can be over the top sometimes!)
- Violence is mandatory, but don't overdo it.
- Our tale takes place in the most up-to-date period of 40K time line, the beginnings of the 42nd Millennium.
- All Chapters will be considered, just remember that some may be more welcomed than others.
- I do not require perfect grammar, nor character sheets as long as my arm, but what I do require is effort put into both CS's and IC posts. Keep them a decent – or above decent – length, and make sure spelling etc is up to snuff. Not hard with a Spell-checker.
- The Astartes are the best-of-the-best, but even they are ultimately mortal, so I want to see some grit and 'realism' in this – no marine running off on their own, no overkill, and so on.
- Character sheets will be accepted based on merit alone, not 'first come first serve'; the more odd/powerful your character, the more exceptional your character sheet will need to be.
- At the beginning of the RP your characters have just arrived at a Deathwatch fortress, ready to take their oath and begin fighting for the Ordo Xenos and the Emperor, I've not decided which fortress yet and it will likely be an IC discovery.
- I fully expect, and intend, for characters to evolve over time during this RP. An example might be that someone loses a limb and seeks a bionic replacement, whether they get one will be both up to me as GM and the participants as a whole; character sheets will then be edited to show any changes, as with a TT role-playing game, and just remember that every action will likely have some form of reaction.
- Characters can come in most shapes and sizes, their age, experience and so forth pretty much up to the participant; that being said, I will immediately reject any God-like beings or over the top characters. (Yes, even Astartes can be over the top sometimes!)
- Violence is mandatory, but don't overdo it.
- Our tale takes place in the most up-to-date period of 40K time line, the beginnings of the 42nd Millennium.
- All Chapters will be considered, just remember that some may be more welcomed than others.
- I do not require perfect grammar, nor character sheets as long as my arm, but what I do require is effort put into both CS's and IC posts. Keep them a decent – or above decent – length, and make sure spelling etc is up to snuff. Not hard with a Spell-checker.
- The Astartes are the best-of-the-best, but even they are ultimately mortal, so I want to see some grit and 'realism' in this – no marine running off on their own, no overkill, and so on.
- Character sheets will be accepted based on merit alone, not 'first come first serve'; the more odd/powerful your character, the more exceptional your character sheet will need to be.
- At the beginning of the RP your characters have just arrived at a Deathwatch fortress, ready to take their oath and begin fighting for the Ordo Xenos and the Emperor, I've not decided which fortress yet and it will likely be an IC discovery.
- I fully expect, and intend, for characters to evolve over time during this RP. An example might be that someone loses a limb and seeks a bionic replacement, whether they get one will be both up to me as GM and the participants as a whole; character sheets will then be edited to show any changes, as with a TT role-playing game, and just remember that every action will likely have some form of reaction.
In Character Info:
The Deathwatch Space Marines serve the Ordo Xenos of the Imperial Inquisition as its Chamber Militant, the warriors of last resort when the Inquisition needs access to fire-power greater than the Imperial Guard or a team of its own Acolytes or even Throne Agents can provide.
Across the galaxy there are innumerable hostile alien civilisations that threaten Mankind, from the green-skinned Orks, to the monstrous Tyranids, sadistic Dark Eldar, spectral C'tan, and undying Necrons. It is the sacred task of the Deathwatch to stand sentry against all of these terrible xenos races. They are ready to act when such ancient evils rise to threaten Mankind once more. The Space Marines of the Deathwatch form the first, and often only, line of defence against these inhuman horrors.
Unlike other Space Marines, the Deathwatch are not truly a separate Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes; rather, they are a collection of Veteran Space Marines drawn from all of the different extant Chapters who serve together in the Inquisition's service for a discrete period of time.
To be chosen by one's Chapter to serve in the Deathwatch is a great honour for any Space Marine, as only the most elite and experienced members of a Chapter are ever chosen for this extremely hazardous tour of duty, the specifics of which must be kept secret by Inquisitorial order and sacred oath even from a Deathwatch Astartes' home Chapter.
Deathwatch Space Marines do not usually form the standard tactical groups like squads and companies generally used by the Adeptus Astartes. Instead, they operate as small special forces units in close-knit groups of specialists called Kill-teams.
If a xenos threat is particularly dangerous, several Kill-teams may be assigned to deal with it, but if the threat is still too much for even the Deathwatch to handle, the Inquisition will be forced to turn to a full Space Marine Chapter or to multiple regiments of the Imperial Guard to deal with it. In general, if a group of Deathwatch Kill-teams cannot deal with a xenos incursion, that means that the Imperium has a major conflict on its hands and must deploy a full range of its military forces to meet the threat.
Across the galaxy there are innumerable hostile alien civilisations that threaten Mankind, from the green-skinned Orks, to the monstrous Tyranids, sadistic Dark Eldar, spectral C'tan, and undying Necrons. It is the sacred task of the Deathwatch to stand sentry against all of these terrible xenos races. They are ready to act when such ancient evils rise to threaten Mankind once more. The Space Marines of the Deathwatch form the first, and often only, line of defence against these inhuman horrors.
Unlike other Space Marines, the Deathwatch are not truly a separate Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes; rather, they are a collection of Veteran Space Marines drawn from all of the different extant Chapters who serve together in the Inquisition's service for a discrete period of time.
To be chosen by one's Chapter to serve in the Deathwatch is a great honour for any Space Marine, as only the most elite and experienced members of a Chapter are ever chosen for this extremely hazardous tour of duty, the specifics of which must be kept secret by Inquisitorial order and sacred oath even from a Deathwatch Astartes' home Chapter.
Deathwatch Space Marines do not usually form the standard tactical groups like squads and companies generally used by the Adeptus Astartes. Instead, they operate as small special forces units in close-knit groups of specialists called Kill-teams.
If a xenos threat is particularly dangerous, several Kill-teams may be assigned to deal with it, but if the threat is still too much for even the Deathwatch to handle, the Inquisition will be forced to turn to a full Space Marine Chapter or to multiple regiments of the Imperial Guard to deal with it. In general, if a group of Deathwatch Kill-teams cannot deal with a xenos incursion, that means that the Imperium has a major conflict on its hands and must deploy a full range of its military forces to meet the threat.
Out of character info:
Welcome, one and all, to the grim darkness of the future where their is only war!
As part of a group, you shall be forming a newly recruited Kill-team of the Emperor's (or should I say the Inquisitions) militant arm, the Deathwatch; you have been chosen because you are exceptional, steadfast in your faith and loyalty to Terra, and above all capable of taking on missions that even your average battle-brother would likely be unable to complete successfully.
Nevertheless, no marine works alone – with your battle-brothers you will be forming an elite unit to act as the last resort against Xenos, heretics and threats from both within and without. Your faith must be strong, and your trust in one another unwavering. Even the simplest doubt can lead to Chaos.
To begin with, as stated above, we will have a short section where you all take the oath to the Deathwatch - basically getting everyone together - on an unyet decided Deathwatch fortress, from there we shall go ahead with a narrative I have prepared and see where it takes us.
I expect everyone will have some knowledge of Warhammer 40K, but for those that might lack a little, I have always found warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Warhammer_.. and warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Deathwatch to be one of the best places to look. Just make certain that the information has a source, otherwise it is very likely fan made and therefore not canon.
As part of a group, you shall be forming a newly recruited Kill-team of the Emperor's (or should I say the Inquisitions) militant arm, the Deathwatch; you have been chosen because you are exceptional, steadfast in your faith and loyalty to Terra, and above all capable of taking on missions that even your average battle-brother would likely be unable to complete successfully.
Nevertheless, no marine works alone – with your battle-brothers you will be forming an elite unit to act as the last resort against Xenos, heretics and threats from both within and without. Your faith must be strong, and your trust in one another unwavering. Even the simplest doubt can lead to Chaos.
To begin with, as stated above, we will have a short section where you all take the oath to the Deathwatch - basically getting everyone together - on an unyet decided Deathwatch fortress, from there we shall go ahead with a narrative I have prepared and see where it takes us.
I expect everyone will have some knowledge of Warhammer 40K, but for those that might lack a little, I have always found warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Warhammer_.. and warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Deathwatch to be one of the best places to look. Just make certain that the information has a source, otherwise it is very likely fan made and therefore not canon.
Rules
1: Have fun
1.5: You can be a Sister of Battle if you want to. This isn't a sexist RP.
2: No Power Playing or Over Powered weapons. It doesn't matter if you're a Space Marine, if your head is removed, your dead. And this also means you can't have a Lascannon in one hand and a Plasma Cannon in the other and go in 'Kick-ass'.
3: The mods have the final say and will enforce these rules. Mods have the right to decline your apps.
4: Actually bother to put thought into your posts. Use proper spelling and grammar. Im not a grammar or spelling Nazi, but it is better if we can read your posts rather than wonder what 'I shut heem in da fase wit a boltr rond.' means
5: No Meta-Gaming. If you don't post yourself picking up a dead mans Flamer, you won't have one. Pure and simple.
6. Classified.
7: Type 'My life for the Emperor' in your app if you read these rules.
8: You can't win every fight. This is sort of part of PowerPlaying, but if you go up against a Hive Tyrant, armed with nothing but a knife, you WILL lose.
9: Don't disrespect other RP-ers. You can have conflict in posts, but no OOC disrespecting.
10: Breaking one of these rules will result in a warning. Breaking them again or failing to apologise will result in a ban. These rules aren't hard to follow.
11: You can and WILL run out of ammo.
12: Your previous rank can't be a high rank. The Ultramarines Chapter won't let you join the Deathwatch if you are their 1st Captain or a High rank. Eg: High Chaplain, Master of the Forge, etc.
1.5: You can be a Sister of Battle if you want to. This isn't a sexist RP.
2: No Power Playing or Over Powered weapons. It doesn't matter if you're a Space Marine, if your head is removed, your dead. And this also means you can't have a Lascannon in one hand and a Plasma Cannon in the other and go in 'Kick-ass'.
3: The mods have the final say and will enforce these rules. Mods have the right to decline your apps.
4: Actually bother to put thought into your posts. Use proper spelling and grammar. Im not a grammar or spelling Nazi, but it is better if we can read your posts rather than wonder what 'I shut heem in da fase wit a boltr rond.' means
5: No Meta-Gaming. If you don't post yourself picking up a dead mans Flamer, you won't have one. Pure and simple.
6. Classified.
7: Type 'My life for the Emperor' in your app if you read these rules.
8: You can't win every fight. This is sort of part of PowerPlaying, but if you go up against a Hive Tyrant, armed with nothing but a knife, you WILL lose.
9: Don't disrespect other RP-ers. You can have conflict in posts, but no OOC disrespecting.
10: Breaking one of these rules will result in a warning. Breaking them again or failing to apologise will result in a ban. These rules aren't hard to follow.
11: You can and WILL run out of ammo.
12: Your previous rank can't be a high rank. The Ultramarines Chapter won't let you join the Deathwatch if you are their 1st Captain or a High rank. Eg: High Chaplain, Master of the Forge, etc.
Character Sheet
I am looking for a minimum of 5 players.
Please submit your character sheets to me in Private Message, NOT into the Character tab.
Name: Your character's name. A pretty obvious one, so enough said.
Chapter: To which Chapter do they usually belong? Please provide a link to the specific Chapter as well - Lexicanum or any wiki can be used for this. If unsure about selection, please ask. No 'original' or fan made Chapters!
Chapter Demeanour: What is the character of their Chapter, and therefore themselves? What quirks does it give them, etc?
Personal Demeanour: What kind of person is your character, what are their motivations etc, and how do they interact with others? Also please include any hatreds, grudges, and so on.
Type of Marine: Battle Brother, Sergeant, Champion (Company), Chaplain, Apocathery. You may also be chapter specific marines for example: (Dark Angel) Black Knight, (Space Wolf) Lone Wolf, (Blood Angels) Sanguinary Guard.
Power Armour and History: What deeds has it seen? Who has it protected and armoured? Why was it given to this particular marine? What suit/mark of armour is it, is it a composite suit of armour?
(Remember that all characters will have had their armour painted the black of the Deathwatch, as well as the required upgrades from standard power armour.)
Description: A written description of your character's appearance. No pictures. Remember that some Chapters have their own specific 'look' due to their gene-seed E.G. Salamanders generally have black skin and red eyes, Blood Angels have fangs and angelic/vampiric features, Raven Guard have pale skin and black hair, Space Wolves are Space Vikings and so on.
History: A sketch of your character's life and history, preferably until their departure from their own Chapter and off into the unknown. Give me three solid paragraphs, at least, please.
Weapons and Equipment: You may choose any of the following role-specific options as replacements for the following, but you will also all have (as standard) a combat knife, bolter, and bolt pistol.
Equipment: You may have three of the following, should you wish to.
Chaplain and Apocathery Only Equipment:
Heavy Weapons Marine Only! Automatically Changes bolter for one of the following:
Any other weapons - different bolter patterns, different ammunition types and so on - may be chosen from the respectve Deathwatch or Space Marine armouries; like most things, an exhaustive list can be found on pretty much any 40K wikia or Lexicanum.
Miscellaneous: Anything you want to mention but haven't been able to cover yet.
Please submit your character sheets to me in Private Message, NOT into the Character tab.
Name: Your character's name. A pretty obvious one, so enough said.
Chapter: To which Chapter do they usually belong? Please provide a link to the specific Chapter as well - Lexicanum or any wiki can be used for this. If unsure about selection, please ask. No 'original' or fan made Chapters!
Chapter Demeanour: What is the character of their Chapter, and therefore themselves? What quirks does it give them, etc?
Personal Demeanour: What kind of person is your character, what are their motivations etc, and how do they interact with others? Also please include any hatreds, grudges, and so on.
Type of Marine: Battle Brother, Sergeant, Champion (Company), Chaplain, Apocathery. You may also be chapter specific marines for example: (Dark Angel) Black Knight, (Space Wolf) Lone Wolf, (Blood Angels) Sanguinary Guard.
Power Armour and History: What deeds has it seen? Who has it protected and armoured? Why was it given to this particular marine? What suit/mark of armour is it, is it a composite suit of armour?
(Remember that all characters will have had their armour painted the black of the Deathwatch, as well as the required upgrades from standard power armour.)
Description: A written description of your character's appearance. No pictures. Remember that some Chapters have their own specific 'look' due to their gene-seed E.G. Salamanders generally have black skin and red eyes, Blood Angels have fangs and angelic/vampiric features, Raven Guard have pale skin and black hair, Space Wolves are Space Vikings and so on.
History: A sketch of your character's life and history, preferably until their departure from their own Chapter and off into the unknown. Give me three solid paragraphs, at least, please.
Weapons and Equipment: You may choose any of the following role-specific options as replacements for the following, but you will also all have (as standard) a combat knife, bolter, and bolt pistol.
Equipment: You may have three of the following, should you wish to.
- - Frag and Krak Grenades
- Melta-Bombs
- Bionics
- Weapon Scope
- Specialist Ammunition
Chaplain and Apocathery Only Equipment:
- - Crozius (Replaces Combat Knife)
- Narthecarium (Apocathery Only)
Heavy Weapons Marine Only! Automatically Changes bolter for one of the following:
- - Heavy Bolter
- Multi-Melta
- Las-Cannon
- Plasma Cannon
- Heavy Flamer
Any other weapons - different bolter patterns, different ammunition types and so on - may be chosen from the respectve Deathwatch or Space Marine armouries; like most things, an exhaustive list can be found on pretty much any 40K wikia or Lexicanum.
Miscellaneous: Anything you want to mention but haven't been able to cover yet.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
The Emperor Protects.
