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Cultural Familiarity
Due to the incredible size of the Imperium, cultural familiarities
are a tricky subject. The Imperium contains thousands of state
instruments known as Adeptums that each contain their own banks
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of knowledge, cultures, and internal languages, and even within each
Adeptum, there may be thousands of sub-cultures. On top of this, each
world likely contains hundreds of disparate cultures. Below are some
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guidelines for assigning Cultural Familiarity and Savoir-Faire skills.
Adeptums
Each Adeptum is treated as a separate Savoir-Faire skill. This
represent a general understanding of the cultural and political
procedures of each Adeptums, and the Game Master should apply
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familiarity penalties (-1 or -2) for more obscure sub-sects.
If a game is to take place entirely within the realm of one Adeptum
or feature that Adeptum as the primary patron of the campaign,
such as an Inquisitorial Acolyte or Adeptus Astartes campaign, it is
appropriate for each sub-sect of that Adeptums to feature it's own
Cultural Familiarity. For example, an Inquisitor may be familiar with
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the culture of the Ordos Xenos and Ordos Hereticus, but unfamiliar
with the Ordos Malleus.
Chaos
In general, practically by definition, sects of Chaos do not have
Cultural Familiarity or Savoir-Faire skills associated with them. The
Hidden Lore skills listed later in this handbook are sufficient for
questions about the culture or politics of a specific Chaos God, while
Criminology and Psychology are sufficient for questions about cults
and cultists.
Worlds
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It is appropriate to treat every world as a separate cultural
familiarity. At the Game Master's discretion, a familiarity penalty
(-1 or -2) is appropriate for the more obscure cultures of the world.
For star sectors with similar cultures, such as multiple worlds with
frequent communications and low populations, a cultural familiarity
for that sector may instead be appropriate.
Each class of world should be represented as a separate Savoir-
Faire skill; this represents learned skill at navigating the bureaucracy
and political landscape of similarly organized worlds. Remember to
apply cultural familiarity penalties! For example, a death worlder
would likely have Savoir-Faire (Death World). Even if he lands on a
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fundamentally different death world and may not understand local
norms, he will immediately know appropriate behavior for a death
world and the mindset of his new fellows.
Xenos
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It is appropriate for each Xenos race to have their own Savoir-
Faire skill in campaigns where interactions with Xenos are common,
with specific sects being noted as optional specialties of Savoir-Faire.
For most purposes, the Hidden Lore (Xenos) skill is more appropriate
for general knowledge of Xenos history and culture.
If a campaign is primarily focused around different types and
sects of Xenos, a Cultural Familiarity for each culture and a Savoir-
Faire for each sect is appropriate. For example, each Eldar Craftworld
should be a separate Cultural Familiarity, while each Path is a separate
Savoir-Faire skill. Optional specialties are still appropriate for more
specific sects, such as Aspect of the Path of the Warrior.
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Voidships
Due to the sheer size of voidships in the Warhammer universe,
each individual ship is easily as large as a city and constitutes it's
own cultural hotspot, where million of men are forced to live together
for years at a time. Savoir-Faire (Civilian Voidships), Savoir-Faire
(Rogue Traders), and Savoir-Faire (Navis Imperialis) should be
used depending on the origin of the ship. For campaign focused on
voidships, a Cultural Familiarity for each ship is appropriate, at the
Game Master's discretion.
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Languages
Though the Imperium is exceptionally large, through some miracle,
standardized languages do exist. The main language spoken by nearly
all its citizens is known as Low Gothic, and is a conglomeration of
millions of dialects and slang that has become ubiquitous throughout
the Imperium. Imperial nobles or important adepts may instead speak
High Gothic, which is the precursor language of Low Gothic, and was
spoken by the Emperor himself, in his time.
With a solid understanding of Low Gothic and High Gothic, an
Imperial citizen can navigate nearly any linguistic barrier, but some
languages have been created entirely to be secret. Below is a list of
secret languages that may be encountered by players and the Unusual
Backgrounds typically necessary to speak them.
Inquisitorial Cants: Each Inquisitorial Ordos keeps it's own secret
cant, frequently updated with new codewords and grammar to evade
detection, and most clever Inquisitors invent such cants to keep the
prying eyes of other Inquisitors from their work. These cants are
designed to sound like perfectly innocent Low Gothic or High Gothic
when spoken, but those in the know can detect codewords, inflections,
grammar patterns, and numbers sprinkled throughout, allowing the
transfer of covert information. Unusual Background (Inquisition) and
membership in the specific Ordos or patronage from an associated
Inquisitor is required.
Techna-Lingua: Spoken exclusively by the Tech Priests of the
Adeptus Mechanicus, and comprising of sharp bursts of static noise
representing binary digits. This language requires a special implant
included in the Cyber-Mantle to vocalize, making any speech outside
the Adeptus Mechanicus impossible apart from a few Inquisitors.
Unusual Background (Adeptus Mechanicus) and the Cyber-Mantle
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implant are required to speak this language.
Xenos Lexicons: All Xenos races have their own language, with
most having multiple, both widespread and secret. The Ork and Tau
languages are the most conducive to human understanding, while
even basic understanding of the Eldar languages have long escaped
Inquisitorial understanding. While the Necron and Tyranids do have
their own methods of communication, they are so foreign to the
human mind that understanding is practically impossible.
The Tau are one of the few races that have open diplomatic
channels to the Imperium, and humans living within their borders
will routinely speak their languages, making human speakers of Tau
relatively common in the area around the Tau Empire. Meanwhile,
many clever guardsmen assigned to battlefields teeming with Orks
have deduced their language well enough to understand it, if not be
fluent. This is in part due to the primitive nature of the language, and
due to the latent Psychic field that surrounds all Orks influencing their
minds.
Other than these two exceptions, the Game Master should be harsh
in allowing humans to speak Xenos languages. Only a Rogue Trader
commonly working with Xenos or an Ordos Xenos Inquisitor would
truly have the resources to dedicate to such a project.
Status
What is power without being recognized for it? Unfortunately, in
the 41st Millennium, power may quite literally include owning star
system or an entire fleet of battleships that may rival an Imperial
battlefleet. Thus, to aid the Game Master and players in assigning
Status to characters, an exemplar table is provided on the proceeding
page to indicate how status scales.
Status -2: Criminal scum, mutants, or other vilified populations.
Likely to be targeted in a purge, and actively hunted by the Adeptus
Arbites in actively policed regions.
Status -1: The lowest class of accepted citizenry. Likely to be
worked to death in a dangerous factory or be conscripted into an
Imperial Guard regiment.
 Status 0: An average Imperial citizen who resides in somewhat
livable conditions. Provided a cramped apartment and enough food
and luxuries to be content. May join the Imperial Guard to attempt to
gain position in life, or train to become an adept.
Status 1: An adept, Imperial Guard officer responsible for hundreds
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of men, or other such model citizen. Likely provided a comfortable
apartment or personal housing, good food, and opportunity to
advance given enough dedication and fervor.
Status 2: Well-off citizens, Imperial Guard officers responsible for
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tens of thousands, deposed nobles living in exile, or rising Adepts.
Will likely own a large house in a good section of a planet, as well as
their own mode of transportation and potentially a secretary or other
personal assistant that sees to most administrative matters.
Status 3: Minor nobles, high ranking adepts, or Imperial Guard
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officers responsible for hundreds of thousands of men. Will likely
have a manor of some sort, multiple modes of transportation, and
multiple servants. Advancement past this point will require political
acuity.
Status 4: Nobles of good lineage and master adepts. Will likely
own multiple manors or a large chunk of important land, and may
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even own an entire block of a hive city for their own purposes. Their
resources are limitless compared to a standard Imperial citizen,
though the risk of assassination or humiliation from political rivals
increases proportionally. Most Imperial citizens will view Astartes as
having similar status.
Status 5: True highborn nobles and adepts responsible for entire
planets such as magi or cardinals. These men and women hold
great power, and likely have an entire city such as a hive spire or
mechanicus enclave they call their own. Whether by procurement of
small armies or the rarest vintage, such an individual can shape the
political world of their planet with a few gifts and carefully placed
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words. Only the Inquisition would pose a serious threat to such well-
entrenched nobility.
Status 6: This status is mostly occupied by planetary governors and
the poorest Rogue Traders. Whereas some before them have significant
sway over the planet's working, these individuals, for all intents, own
the planet. As long as the Imperial tithe is flowing and rivals are kept
under control, their power on the planet is limitless. Such individuals
can draft full armies at a whim and enslave continents through legion
of Arbites, and will have significant connections throughout the star
sector.
Status 7: Individuals at this status govern entire star sectors, either
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acting as a sector governor or a Rogue Trader presiding over their
rightfully garnered territory. Such individuals have began civil wars
that pose real threat to the Imperium, and can bring to bear more
resources than Astartes chapters or Astra Militarum battle-groups.
There may be less than a thousand of these men alive in the Imperium,
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and each know and plots against the others for power.
Status 8: A ruler of one of the five Segmentae of the Imperium,
with dominion over hundreds of star sectors. There is essentially no
problem that poses a challenge to these individuals; at this point, it
is a matter of logistics and resource allocation rather than whether
resources are available.
Status 9: One of the High Lords of Terra, typically the Grand
Master of an Adeptum. These twelve individuals serve as the
Senatorum Imperialis, and together direct the entire Imperium from
Terra, making strategic decisions that may cost billions of lives if
mismanaged.
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Status 10: Lord Commander of the Imperium, holding total
control over the Imperium and all it's workings. Prior to the Fall of
Cadia, this rank had not been held for millennia. When Guilliman
returned from his slumber, he instated himself as Lord Commander
of the Imperium. Chapter of one thousand Astartes.
Note that Rank, Status, and Wealth coexist in Warhammer 40,000,
so the rules from Basic Set for both Rank and Wealth granting
additional status at no extra cost (pg 26, 29) are highly appropriate.
Social Engineering (pg. 13) has more detailed rules for this aspect.
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Ranks
The Imperium of Man consists of thousands of state branches,
responsible for solving the myriad of problems the Imperium faces. All
of these branches have rankings and hierarchies that are conveniently
incompatible with every other branch. However, regardless of rank,
the primary currency in the Imperium is power. The ranks listed here
should be used as guidelines within their own organizations, but
have inconsistent application beyond them. While an Lord Inquisitor
has the rank to execute a Lord General and request the seizure of
an Astartes Captain, he may find himself executed by firing squad or
crushed by a power armored fist without the military and political
support to actually perform these actions.
Astartes Ranks
In general, any full Astartes (Rank 2) command great respect and
fear in the ranks of the Astra Militarum, and any officers below the
rank of Colonel (Rank 6) are likely to obey without question, perhaps
even disobeying the direct orders of their superiors to do so.
Depending on the Chapter of the Astartes, they may look out
of the Guardsmen, garnering loyalty and building the image of a
true Emperor's Angel, or more likely treat their lives as disposable
compared to the tactical objectives at hand. Most Astartes will never
follow orders given by a Astra Militarum commander, but may
consider their advice on the state of a battlefield on a strategic scale.
All ranks given assume a Codex-compliant Chapter. Non Codex-
compliant Chapters may have wildly different rank structures.
Rank 0: Those who have failed the initiation process and survived
become serfs, the servants to the Astartes that ensure all administrative
and menial duties are fulfilled. Most Chapters draw serfs from other
means as well, holding separate trials or drawing from exceptional
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individuals rescued by the Chapter, and descendants of serfs often go
on to become serfs themselves.
Due to their importance to the Chapter, serfs are typically treated
well by their Chapter, and are granted education, training, and
comfortable lifestyles. An entire ranking system within the serfs
exists, but the highest ranked serf is typically the Ordinator of the
House, who acts as the personal assistant of the Chapter Master, and
often may have as much trust and influence as an Astartes Lieutenant.
Rank 1: Those who have succeeded in the trials are called
neophytes, and begin the process of becoming Astartes. Once they
have undertaken the most basic implants and training, they are
deployed as Scout Marines, acting as the vanguard and reconnaissance
forces of the Astartes. While seniority between scouts exists, it is not
officially recognized, and all scouts are under the command of a Scout
Sergeant (Rank 3).
Rank 2: Held by most Astartes serving in devastator, assault, or
tactical squads, typically referred to as full Astartes or battle brothers.
While each is directly under the command of a sergeant and seniority
is recognized, it gives no level of Rank. Courtesy Rank is appropriate
for differences in seniority between devastator, assault, tactical, and
Sternguard Astartes, and can be assigned in that order.
Rank 3: Held by Astartes sergeants, including scout sergeants
responsible for training neophytes. Sergeants typically have command
of a squad of ten Astartes. Astartes from the elite First Company will
often be seconded as Sergeants to other companies.
Rank 4: Held by Astartes lieutenants, who typically command a
demi-company of fifty Astartes.
Rank 5: Held by Astartes captains, who typically command a
company of one hundred Astartes.
Rank 6: Held by the Chapter Master, who command an entire
Rank 8: Held by the Chapter's Primarch, who will command
both the entire Chapter and all successor Chapters. Before the Fall
of Cadia, no Chapters have a present Primarch; afterwards, only the
Ultramarines have such a rank.
Adeptus Mechanicus Ranks
The ranks of the Cult Mechanicus are defined by seniority and
knowledge rather than true authority. There are two main factions:
the ruling priesthood who are relentless in their quest for knowledge,
and the common priesthood who maintain and support the vast
swathes of industry required for the Imperium's continued survival.
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This counts both as a rank within the organization of the Adeptus
Mechanicus and a religious rank for those who recognize the Cult
Mechanicus.
Rank 0: The lowest rank of the Adeptus Mechanicus are the
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menials, whose primary purpose is performing brute labor too
complex for servitors to accomplish. From the ranks of these menials,
the more skilled are picked to be advanced into priesthood.
Rank 1: The first ranks of the priesthood are the rune priests
and lex-mechanics. The rune priests are responsible for the correct
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carvings and interpretations of liturgies and runes, while the lex-
mechanics acts as scribes that compile and sequence data into useful
forms. Other minor roles that only exist to repeat rote but skilled
duties exist at this rank.
Rank 2: The enginseers, transmechanics, and other priests who
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are responsible for repairing and maintaining the machine spirits
exist at this rank. They hold little respect at the higher levels of the
Mechanicus, as their duties do not aid in the quest for knowledge.
These priests are the most commonly seen throughout the Imperium,
as they are broadly deployed to aid other Adeptums in their troubles.
Rank 3: Past the rote duties of lower ranks, the artisans, genetors,
and logis of the Mechanicus are the first who actively seek knowledge,
spending decades in both academic and practical studies. These priests
tend to only be seen on forge worlds, where they are responsible for
managing entire factories or production lines.
Rank 4: Once the search for knowledge reaches appropriate
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fervor, a priest will be dissatisfied simply managing a forge world,
and will wish to seek out new knowledge, becoming an explorator
and dedicating themselves to the exploration of the galaxy. Those who
do not feel this urge to strike out on their own will continue down
their chosen path of artisan, genetor, or logis in search of sufficient
knowledge to be promoted to a magus.
Rank 5: The Magi are the ruling ranks of the priesthood, experts in
their areas of study and well-respected throughout the Mechanicus. A
magos may lead part of a forgeworld in research, or be responsible for
all parts of the production of an item through it's various factory. Those
who seek out knowledge most actively may become magos errants or
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magos explorators, embarking into the stars in an Explorator Fleet to
seek out the lost knowledge of the Dark Age of Technology.
Rank 6: The archmagi are responsible for the functioning of an
entire forge world, or lead Explorator Fleets into the most dangerous
reaches of the galaxy. Each is a singular example of the Mechanicus,
clad in countless implants and cybernetics, with centuries of
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experience dissected and laid out into strands of data.
Rank 7: The Fabricator-Locum refers to two roles within the
Mechanicus: the priest responsible for the day-to-day functions
of Mars, and the five priests responsible for the workings of each
Segmentae of the Imperium. Though he commands relatively few
workers, due to the strategic and religious importance on Mars, the
Fabricator Locum of Mars is the second-most powerful priest of the
Adeptus Mechanicus.
Rank 8: The Fabricator-General of Mars both commands the
strategic aspects of Martian production, and acts as a High Lord of
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Terra, commanding the priesthood in all matters.
Astra Militarum Ranks
While the Astra Militarum is inferior to the both the Astartes
and Inquisition in terms of individual power, high ranking officers
commands immeasurable power in the bodies of their men. However,
the actual responsibilities of any given officer vary wildly between
regiments and battlefronts; a lieutenant may be little more than a
figurehead in one regiment, while being a battle hardened warrior in
another.
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Rank 0: Trooper. No responsibility apart from themselves.
Rank 1: Corporal. Typically in command of a fireteam of 4 men.
Rank 2: Sergeant. Typically in command of a squad of around
12 men. The highest command given without specialized command
training.
Rank 3: Lieutenant. Typically in command of a platoon of around
50 men. Storm troopers are typically seen by the rank-and-file as this
rank, though their actual rank within their organization is typically
different.
Rank 4: Captain. Typically in command of a company of around
150 men. The highest rank that is likely to see direct combat alongside
their men.
Rank 5: Major. Typically in command of a battalion of around
600 men. Most majors will be directly responsible for a single issue
of a regiment's operation, such as organizing logistics or teams of
engineers.
Rank 6: Colonel. Typically in command of a regiment of around
5,000 men. The highest rank in which an officer will be present on the
battlefield making direct decisions.
Rank 7: Major General. Typically in command of a division of
around 100,000 men. The lowest rank on a General Staff, and typically
advises a Lieutenant General.
Rank 8: Lieutenant General. Typically in command of a corps
of over a million men. Advises the Lord General directly as a core
member of his staff.
Rank 9: Lord General. Typically in command of an army group of
over a hundred million men. An entire military theatre may have a
dozen Lord Generals throughout that advise a Lord General Militant.
Rank 10: Lord General Militant. Supreme commander of a theatre,
typically in command of over a billion men. Most crusades are led
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by a Lord General Militant who directly commands operations in
conjunction with his Lord Generals.
Rank 11: Lord Commander, responsible for the operations of
an entire Segmentae of the Imperium. Typically responsible for
hundreds of billions of men. A Lord Commander may be appointed
for a particularly large crusade that requires multiple Lord General
Militants.
Rank 12: Lord Commander Militant, responsible for the operations
of all forces the Astra Militarum has available. Typically in command
of tens of trillions of men, and a High Lord of Terra.
Navis Imperialis Ranks
The naval counterpart to the Astra Militarum, the Navis Imperialis
is responsible for all forms of void combat and policing. Much like
the Astra Militarum, while a Navis Imperialis captain may not much
individual power, they are in command of a truly stupendous amount
of sheer firepower. Lesser known to their void exploits, the Navis
Imperialis is also responsible for all forms of dedicated aerial combat
within the Imperium, and ranks for pilots and flight leaders are also
shown.
Rank 0: Sailors with no further rank, acting as part of the masses
that ensure the smooth sailing of a voidship, overseen by a boatswain.
Rank 1: Boatswains are responsible for the smooth operation of
a deck partition, ensuring the common sailors duty is performed
adequately and enforcing discipline on those who fail. They often
work closely with a sergeant-at-arms, who is responsible for the
running of a squad of marines responsible for repelling or performing
boarding actions.
The ground crews and other support personnel of the Aeronautica
Imperialis are of similar rank, responsible for the maintenance of a
squadron of aircraft.
Rank 2: Deck captains, not to be confused with captains, are
warrant officers responsible for the operations of a single deck or gun
aboard their ship. Watching their subordinates with great care, they
compel loyalty and efficiency through both praise and the whip. Even
so, they are typically highly respected among the men, as few deck
captains survive without their support.
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craft such as a Valkyrie or Thunderbolt after rigorous training. The
survival time of most combat pilots is grim, but most pilots will be
assigned to fly logistical or support missions.
Rank 3: The lowest rank of officer in the Navis Imperialis is the
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midshipman. They are responsible for the working of a small portion
of an escort voidship, such as ensuring that part of the life support
system remains functional or that repair crews are deployed properly.
On a capital voidship, they act to support deck captains, and are often
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seen as lesser rank by the men until they earn their respect.
In the Aeronautica Imperialis, a flight-sergeant is of similar rank,
responsible for the smooth operations of a flight of five or more
aircraft, both from a logistical perspective and as the leader of a
combat flight.
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Rank 4: Once a midshipman earns the respect of both his superiors
and the men, he is promoted to a lieutenant and acts either as the
second-in-command to an escort voidship, or oversees a small portion
of a capital voidship.
In the Aeronautica Imperialis, a squadron lead is of similar rank,
and is responsible for the workings of a squadron of five or more
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flights. This is typically the last rank in which an officer will take to
the skies, and some intentionally choose to remain at this rank.
Rank 5: A lieutenant with promise will be promoted to the rank
of Commander, and either given command of an escort voidship or
a significant portion of a capital voidship, being only second to the
ship's captain. Each battery and system within a large voidship is
under the watchful eye of the commander, who coordinates with his
lieutenants to ensure optimal performance.
In the Aeronautica Imperialis, a group captain is of similar rank,
and is responsible for the tactical and strategic deployment of a group
of ten or more squadrons. These officers are typically veterans of
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hundreds of flights and keenly aware of the best way their aircraft
can be deployed.
Rank 6: A Captain is responsible for all strategic operations of an
entire capital voidship, and hold total command within his ship. As
even a single light cruiser is sufficient to level a planet given enough
time, these men and women are amongst the most trained and
scrutinized individuals in the Imperium.
The highest rank afforded to the Areonautica Imperialis is that
of division commander, responsible for overseeing all operations of
squadrons deployed to a battle or planet. They report to the lowest
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ranking flag officer of the Navis Imperialis present, typically a rear
admiral, who ensures coordination between division commanders.
Rank 7: A rear admiral is the lowest ranked flag officer of the
Navis Imperialis, and is responsible for the rearmost portions of a
fleet's combat deployment. When not deployed, they are primarily
responsible for logistical matters, ensuring that ships within the fleet
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are well supplied and in good repair, and the coordination of flight
divisions.
Rank 8: The vice admiral is responsible for the vanguard of a fleet,
responsible for both recon and acting as the bulwark of the fleet.
Rank 9: A full admiral is responsible for all strategic workings
of a fleet, working together with his vice and rear admiral to form a
functional hammer to smash the Imperium's void-borne foes with.
Rank 10: A Lord Admiral is responsible for all fleets in a sector,
and is typically the commander of a battlefleet comprising of three or
more fleets during a crusade or prolonged naval engagement.
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Rank 11: A Lord High Admiral is responsible for all naval matters
within a Segmentae of the Imperium.
Rank 12: The Lord High Admiral of the Navy is the supreme naval
commander of the Imperium and a High Lord of Terra.
Inquisition Ranks
The Inquisition is granted broad powers to arrest or execute any
they see as a threat to the Imperium, but this does not extend to the
Astartes. Most attempts to interfere with the Astartes have led to near
civil war.
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An Inquisitor will not have trouble apprehending any Astra
Militarum officer below the rank of Colonel (Rank 6), but a power
struggle will likely take place if they attempt to arrest any member of
a general's staff, or even the general themselves.
To purchase Inquisitorial Rank, one must first purchase Legal
Enforcement Powers [15] and Legal Immunity [10]. Inquisitorial
agents are bound by no law except their own by the letter of the Lex
Imperialis, and may do whatever they wish as long as they themselves
do not fall under the Inquisition's ever watchful gaze.
Rank 0: Acolyte. Lowest rank of the Inquisition, typically disposable
agents with little training and recognition of their Inquisitorial status.
Rank 1: Throne Agent. Well trained individuals who have shown
promise, and are responsible for most of an Inquisitor's wide net of
investigations.
Rank 2: Explicator. The apprentice of an Inquisitor, who trains
directly under their master.
Rank 3: Interrogator. Fully trained explicators who act as full
Inquisitors, but lack the independence. Typically an Inquisitor's most
trusted subordinates.
Rank 4: Inquisitor. Once an Explicator has shown loyalty to the
Imperium and great skill, a council of three Inquisitors will meet to
grant them the full rank of Inquisitor. This is the final "official" rank
of the Inquisition.
Rank 5: Lord Inquisitor. A particularly powerful and influential
Inquisitor who oversees a conclave of Inquisitors.
Rank 6: Inquisitor Master. Typically responsible for a sector
quadrant.
Rank 7: Inquisitor Grandmaster. Typically responsible for an entire
sector.
Rank 8: Inquisitor Representative. Technically the highest ranked
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Inquisitor, but are usually considered figureheads and a relaxing job
for an Inquisitor to focus on academic research.
The Rosette
When an Inquisitorial candidate reaches the rank of Interrogator,
they are granted an Inquisitorial Rosette, a simple metallic I
representing the full force of the Inquisition, as well as the codes and
authorizations to utilize Inquisitorial facilities. The true power of a
rosette lies in the terror it inspires. Brandishing a rosette can open
doors to the most inner sanctums, but just as quickly set heretics
fleeing like rats. This allows an Inquisitor access far beyond his mere
rank, and reminds all of the Inquisition's mandate to root out heresy.
Religious Rank
Rank 0: Held by the priests, nuns, and other lowly members of the
Adeptus Ministorum that are responsible for day to day operations.
Rank 1: Preachers, responsible for keeping their flock on the
straighter narrow of the Imperium Truth.
Rank 2: Confessors, responsible for rooting out the personal
heresies and mutants that skulk amongst the good Imperial citizenry.
Commissars have similar religious rank as well as Astra Militarum
rank.
Rank 3: Abbots, warrior monks responsible for the training
and maintenance of the Scholas Progenium. Sisters of the Adeptus
Sororitas are likely to have similar rank.
Rank 4: Deacons, responsible for the spread of the Imperial Truth
in a significant portion of a planet. Astartes do not hold religious rank,
but are seen as holy, and will likely inspire a similar level of fervor.
Rank 5: Cardinals, responsible for ensuring a planet or small
sector does not withhold heresies. Inquisitors are seen to have similar
religious rank, though their mandate is entirely separate from the
Ministorum. Arch-deacons also exist at this rank, being responsible
for the logistical workings of a sector.
Rank 6: The Ecclesiarch himself, who is always provided a seat
at the Senatorum Imperialis by tradition, and is responsible for all
strategic planning within the Ministorum.
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While Warhammer 40,000 is ostensibly an Ultra-Tech setting,
the day to day of most individuals is actually quite mundane by
modern standards. The Imperium has grown as a staggering scale,
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yet due to strict standardization of technology and lack of scientific
progress, many Imperial inventions are not particularly impressive
once reduced to their core components. Very few items remain from
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the time of the Great Crusade, where humanity's grasp of technology
contained extraordinarily destructive weaponry and sentient men of
iron.
This handbook uses three tech levels: TL 9, 10, and 11. It is
assumed for most campaigns that the starting Tech Level is 10. Low
TL is especially appropriate in this setting, but High TL (raising TL to
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11) is exceptionally rare. A reference for each Tech Level is provided
below. Note that this handbook does not annotate skills with their TL;
the Game Master is free to do so if he wishes this level of granularity.
TL9: Creations such as bolters, layered ballistic fabrics, and
chainswords that may well be invented in the modern age if such things
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were urgently required. These items are certainly more advanced than
current technology would allow, but primarily do not exist due to the
lack of any scientific or military interest in their creation.
TL10: Creations such as carapace and flak armor, las weaponry,
powered armor, and other equipment far outside of the current reach
of technology. The invention of even one of these items would be
revolutionary for entire fields of study, and are leagues ahead of any
available in our modern world.
TL11: Mostly relegated to archeotech relics and other items from
the Great Crusade era. Practically none of these items are still in
production, as the patterns to create them have long since been lost.
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If the Imperium were to regain the ability to make even a single type
of these items, it would likely be a turning point in it's history.
Wealth
A Rogue Trader may trade a newly found planet for a suit of
antique Power Armor, while an Inquisitor may receive such a gift
from the Adeptus Mechanicus as a reward for saving an Imperator
Titan's machine spirit. Both are priceless, yet how does one truly
quantify their costs? This handbook does not attempt to answer the
main question of wealth, and does not provide costs for any of the
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items listed. This decision was made due to the incredible variance in
cost from world to world and the difficulty of acquiring items often
being more in status and rank than simple money.
In some campaigns (especially Astartes, Inquisition, or Imperial
Guardsman campaigns), wealth is a poor determination of equipment
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accessibility. It may suit the theme better to treat the Wealth attribute
as a combination of the player's ability to call upon favors with a
quartermaster, convince a tech-priest to part with a machine spirit,
call upon the resources of their patron, or their knowledge of stashes
and safe-houses.
It is recognized, however, that inevitably the Game Master will
have to answer questions from their players such as "How much more
do I need to purchase carapace armor?" or "Will the Quartermaster
allow me to bring fifty bolter magazines?". A modified version of the
Abstract Wealth rules from Pyramid 3/44: Alternative GURPS II (pg.
30) is recommended to deal with such questions.
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Rather than listing price, each item has a Requisition Class (RC).
In the following section, a mapping between RC and threshold values
for TL10 are given. If a specific price is required, the Game Master
should assign a value between these two thresholds. For example, a
G-4 item has a range of 4-10 ($1.5 to $700); a Game Master may assign
a bayonet to cost $50, while a vox-caster could cost $600.
This mapping is purely for manufacturing cost; attempting to
acquire an Astartes combat blade, despite it's low cost, would be near-
impossible for a human, and difficult even for an Inquisitor.
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Requisition Class
In Warhammer 40,000, the cost of acquiring items is often not
measured in thrones or GURPS dollars, but the difficulty of finding
such an item. In this write-up, it is assumed that the players are
controlling Inquisitorial acolytes, Rogue Traders, Space Marines, or
other such characters backed by a powerful organization to which
money is no object. This book primarily uses a more detailed Legality
Class value named Requisition Class to indicate rarity, as most items
in Warhammer 40,000 are difficult to acquire with only currency.
Astartes
This Requisition Class covers all equipment used by the Adeptus
Astartes, and is important in a campaign where the players are or
heavily interact with the Emperor's Angels. For reference outside these
campaigns, treat all Astartes equipment as essentially unavailable to
all but the Inquisition, who may be able to obtain some examples with
great difficulty.
A-4 (7-17). These item are ubiquitous equipment for the Adeptus
Astartes, and even the most junior Scout Marine will either have free
access to these items from an armory, or will be issued most of these
items as personal equipment.
A-3 (16-18). These item are standard equipment for full Adeptus
Astartes, and any Tactical Squad will have full access to as many
items as necessary for their mission. Depending on the Chapter, Scout
Marines may be issued these weapons as specialty equipment by
their Scout Sergeant, or may be given free access at a certain level of
seniority.
A-2 (17-20). These items are specialized equipment for the Adeptus
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Astartes, and covers plentiful, but hard to replace weaponry and
armor, including the iconic Powered Armor each Astartes is issued.
Most Tactical Squads will have a smattering of these items, though
losing even a single example is a blow to any Chapter, and attempts
will always be made to recover these items.
A-1 (20-23). These items are highly specialized and uncommon
items for the Adeptus Astartes, and covers highly coveted weaponry
and armor. Each one of these items is a relic in it's own right, issued
only to Astartes captains and Sternguard veterans, and is considered
utterly irreplaceable by the Chapter, often being valued more than
the Astartes themselves, and for good reason. Even the most well-
equipped Chapters only possess a few dozen examples of these items.
A-0 (-). These items are archeotech relics, living pieces of a Chapter's
history, and likely date to the time of the Emperor's Holy Crusade. In
most Chapters, the only examples will be the personal wargear of a
Chapter Master, passed down through millennia, though some of the
oldest Chapters will have a small number of these items granted to
their most trustworthy and effective First Company Astartes.
Some Requisition Classes may be annotated AP-#. This indicates
that these items are Primaris, and will not exist prior to the introduction
of Primaris Marines. They follow the same rules otherwise.
General
This Requisition Class covers most items found in the Imperium,
broadly available to citizens, soldiers, and nobles. Most other
Requisition Classes interact with General, as even the most well-
equipped Inquisitor will inevitably require a relatively mundane item.
G-4 (4-10). These items are utterly ubiquitous throughout the
Imperium. Any planet of the requisite TL is liable to have nearly
infinite supplies, and no armory is complete without a large supply.
G-3 (10-14). Typically indicative of mass-produced equipment
rendered to the Imperial Guard or other large units. Any planet of the
requisite TL is liable to have nearly infinite supplies, but may require a
license or gray market trading to acquire. Lower quality variants may
be acquirable at G-4, depending on the item.
 G-2 (14-18). Indicative of specialist equipment rendered to small
units of the Imperium, such as Tempestus Scions, Commissars, and
Inquisitorial troops, or heavy weaponry issued to standard Imperial
Guard regiments. This equipment will be hard to acquire on most
planets, requiring black market contacts or specialist licenses.
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G-1 (17-21). Equipment that is highly illegal and extraordinarily
destructive. Even small numbers falling into the hands of anti-
Imperium elements could lead to successful rebel uprisings or heresy.
If examples can be obtained, they will have to come from a truly
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powerful enterprise, such as a major hive world crime lord or a high
ranking Imperial noble. Typical examples are artificer weaponry,
powered armor, or Astra Militarum tanks.
G-0 (20+). Any element of this category is uniquely, utterly
destructive, and would be nearly impossible to obtain even for
members of the Inquisition or Rogue Traders. Wars have been fought
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over recovering examples, and planets traded over rumors. Examples
are archeotech relics, battleships, or Shadowsword super-heavy tanks.
Most personal equipment from High Tech and Low Tech translate
to G-4 or G-3, though the Game Master is encouraged to weed out
attempts to exploit this classification and provide more stringent
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limitations on particularly large or effective weaponry, such as atomic
missiles.
Inquisition
This Requisition Class covers all equipment used by the Inquisition,
and is important in a campaign where the players are or heavily
interact with the Emperor's Inquisition. For reference outside these
campaigns, treat I-4 and I-3 items as G-1, I-2 and I-1 items as G-0, and
I-0 equipment as equivalent to entire sectors in value.
I-4 (7-12). These item are ubiquitous equipment for the
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Inquisition, and are acquirable by most Inquisitorial Acolytes from
any Inquisitorial safe-house or armory.
I-3 (11-16). These items are commonplace amongst the Inquisition,
and readily available to any Inquisitor, though Acolytes will likely
need special blessings to readily acquire these items.
I-2 (14-18). These items are the personal items of an Inquisitor, and
most Inquisitors will have personally acquired at least some through
other Inquisitors, seizures, or the Adeptus Mechanicus. Even the most
liberal Inquisitors are unlikely to grant these items to any Acolyte.
I-1 (17-21). These items are typically the personal equipment of
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the Chamber Militants and secretive agencies of the Inquisition, such
as Adeptus Sororitas or Imperial Assassins. Even the most powerful
Inquisitor will have trouble getting their hands on these items without
the attached user, as these sects guard their secrets jealously.
I-0 (22+). These items are typically holy relics of the Imperium,
guarded in the deepest reaches of the Inquisition's fortresses. Lord
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Inquisitors may sometimes petition for these items to be brought
forth to defeat truly vile threats against the Imperium, though these
occurrences are few, for a single such item falling into the hands of
heretics or Xenos would be a terrible loss.
Xenos
The equipment of the most foul Xenos falls under a broad category
of Requisition Classes. As this is a handbook for the Imperium and
not the various sorts of Xenos, detailed workings are not provided.
All Xeno equipment is marked with a single "X", not followed by
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any number. Importantly, ALL Xenos equipment is heresy, and the
only members of the Imperium likely to have any example are the
Inquisition and Rogue Traders.
If an Inquisitor finds Xeno equipment in the service of the
Imperium, the level to which an Inquisitor prosecutes this heresy
depends entirely on their beliefs. Some Inquisitors may consider
Xeno equipment used in the service of the Emperor to be acceptable
but dangerously close to heresy, while other may consider even the
smallest item to be a corrupting influence deserving of death.
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Skill And Trait Options
The Imperium is a large place, filled with disparate cults and
state instruments. To navigate these instruments, one will require the
correct skills and traits; but how to assign those abilities? This section
gives a breakdown on how to assign social skills and traits.
Blessed: In most depictions of Warhammer 40,000, the Emperor
works in mysterious ways. Apart from a few true living saints that
channel the Emperor's power quite directly, the Imperial Cult's teeth
come from chainswords and flamers, not any divine interfere.
However, as a Game Master, you may make the decision that
Blessed, Higher Purpose, and other "holy" advantages are suitable for
your campaign.
History and Law: Due to the broad scale of the Imperium, it is
recommended that each Adeptum be treated as a limited geographical
region for the purpose of history specializations, and a specific field
of a particular political region for the purposes of law specializations.
In games spanning large expanses of the Imperium, the Game
Master should allow players to treat the Imperium as a broad
geographic region and political region for the purposes of history
and law specializations, but imposes significant penalties for specific
information about any particular planet, Adeptum, person, or legal
area.
More specific specialties should be applied per Adeptum as listed
above, or per Segmatum, star sector, and planet as narrowing areas
of specialty. Depending on the game, specialties per sub-sect of an
Adeptum, such as Astartes chapters or Astra Militarum regiments
may be appropriate.
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Hidden Lores: The following hidden lore specialties are
appropriate: Archeotech, Daemons, Heresy, Horus Heresy, Inquisition,
Mutants, Psykers, The Warp, Traitor Astartes, and Xenos. Additionally,
a hidden lore specialty for each Adeptum is appropriate; all have their
share of secrets.
Patrons: This handbook does not provide any specific rules for
Patrons or similar advantages, and does not indicate such advantages
on templates. A Game Master who believes these to be appropriate
should use the rules as laid out in Basic Set, but be wary of inflated
patron point costs due to claiming entire Adeptums as patrons; ask
your players to be specific. An Astra Militarum regiment or a major
officer within a battlegroup is an appropriate patron; the entire Astra
Militarum is not.
Unusual Backgrounds: This handbook only uses Unusual
Backgrounds for truly unusual cases, where skills or equipment
granted is specialized enough to require extra point investment. Some
sample point costs are provided below, but exact determinations must
be made on a game by game basis.
• 10-30 point Unusual Backgrounds are appropriate for
Adeptus Mechanicus priests due to the advantages granted by
the implants they are provided.
• 20-50 point Unusual Backgrounds are appropriate for
Psykers due to their incredible reality-warping powers. On
the other hand, the Game Master is encouraged be lenient
towards Blanks; in more cases than not, being a Blank is NOT
an advantage.
• 50-150 point Unusual Backgrounds are appropriate for
Inquisitors and other agents of the Inquisition due to the
enormous leeway they are given in acquiring unusual
equipment and traits. The Game Master should be especially
limiting of such agents if they are provided powerful items as
default gear, such as the Adeptus Sororitas powered armor.
• 100-300 point Unusual Background are somewhat appropriate
for Adeptus Astartes. However, the Game Master should be
consider that in most campaigns, the sheer point cost of an
Adeptus Astartes is so high that such a background would not
be practically useful.

Background Templates
Listed below are some example background. This is not a definite
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list, and the Game Master should not force their players to pick a
template. They are only meant as examples of what a typical person
from varied background would look like. Talents that complement
listed skills are especially appropriate to be added.
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Agri Worker
27 points
You were born on an agri-world, one of the thousands of planets
dedicated to providing trillions with food and potable water. You've
spent long hours, day after day, year after year tending to animals or
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crops, each move instructed by the Adeptus Administratum, and any
deviation punished.
If you were lucky, you were eventually given autonomy over your
fields while your yields were sufficient and kept all your limbs from the
scything claws of the gigantic harvesting vehicles that swept the land.
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For those not so lucky, the machines care little for the distinctions
between human flesh and padonus rice.
Attributes Modifiers: ST+1 [10]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: FP+1 [3].
Advantages: Fit [5].
Disadvantages: -15 points chosen from among Addiction (Lho
Sticks) [-5], Charitable [-15], Chummy [-5], Incurious [-5], Innumerate
[-5], Missing Digit [-5], One Eye [-15], One Hand [-15], Status -1 [-5],
and Workaholic [-5].
Skills: Savoir-Faire (Agri-World) @ IQ+2 [4]. 10 points chosen from
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among Administration @ IQ [2], Animal Handling (Pick One) @ IQ+1
[4]; Biology @ IQ-1 [4], Farming @ IQ+1 [4], Gardening @ IQ+1 [2],
Guns (Rifle or Shotgun) @ DX+1 [2], History (Adeptus Administorum)
@ IQ-1 [2], Mechanic (Wheeled) @ IQ [2], and Naturalist @ IQ-1 [2].
Death World Survivor
99 points
You were born on a death world, a planet so intensely hostile that
is has resisted Imperial colonization, where nature itself seemed
hellbent on the destruction of any intruders in it's vicious ecosystem.
Living a life on the edge of death, scrounging for every morsel and
seeing friend and family be ripped apart by savage beasts at a young
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age has led you to a certain cynicism about the nature of life.
Some who have not seen the horrors firsthand may call you callous
or overly pragmatic, but you have faced down existential threats and
lived, repeatedly. Through this rigorous process of natural selection,
you are among the hardiest men that the Imperium can field, better
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trained in the art of avoiding death than most career guardsmen, and
any Adeptum would jump at the chance to recruit you.
Attributes Modifiers: 60 points chosen from among ST+2 [20],
DX+1 [20], IQ+1 [20], HT+2 [20].
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: Per+1 [5], Will+1 [5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5].
Disadvantages: -25 points chosen from among Addiction (Lho-
Sticks) [-5], Bad Temper [-10], Bloodlust [-10], Callous [-5], Killjoy
[-15], Loner [-5], Missing Digit [-5], Nightmares [-5], No Sense
of Humor [-10], One Eye [-15], One Hand [-15], One Arm [-20], or
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Wounded [-5].
Skills: Savoir-Faire (Death World) @ IQ+2 [4]. 30 chosen from
among Armoury (Body Armor or Small Arms) @ IQ [2], Brawling @
DX+2 [4], Camouflage @ IQ+1 [2], Climbing @ DX [2], Escape @ DX-1
[2], Fast-Draw (Pick up to three) @ DX [1], Fist Aid @ IQ+1 [2], Fishing
@ Per [1], Guns (Pick up to three) @ DX+2 [4], Intimidation @ Will [2],
Melee Weapon (Pick up to three) @ DX [2], Melee Weapon (Knife)
@ DX+2 [4], Naturalist @ IQ [4], Navigation @ IQ [2], Scrounging
@ Per+2 [4], Stealth @ DX+2 [8], Survival (Pick one) @ Per [2], and
Wrestling @ DX+1 [4].
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Feral Warrior
19 points
You were born on a feral world where technology is non-existent
and the only law is that of the sword. When the planet wasn't trying
to kill you, your fellow humans were. You learned quickly that all
you could rely on was your physical ability, and became a fearsome
warrior. While the rest of the Imperium may look down upon you for
your simple ways, one cannot deny the physical strength such a rough
life brings with it.
Attributes Modifiers: ST+2 [20]; HT+2 [20].
Advantages: Fit [5].
Disadvantages: Low TL 7 [-35]. -10 points chosen from among
Confused [-10]; Dyslexia [-10], Hidebound [-5], Innumerate [-5], Low
TL 1-2 [-5-10], Nightmares [-5], Odious Personal Habits [-5], and
Selfish [-5].
Skills: Savoir-Faire (Feral World) @ IQ+2 [4]. 25 points chosen
from among Animal Handling (One) @ IQ-1 [1]; Armoury (Body
Armor or Missile Weapons) @ IQ [2]; Boating @ DX [2]; Bow @ DX+1
[4]; Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; Camouflage @ IQ-1 [1]; Climbing @ DX [2],
Crossbow @ DX+2 [4]; Farming @ IQ [2]; Fishing @ Per+2 [4]; Hiking
@ HT-1 [1]; Leatherworking @ DX+2 [4]; Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace
or Broadsword or Shortsword or Spear) @ DX+1 [4]; Melee Weapon
(Knife) @ DX+2 [4]; Running @ HT-1 [1]; Smith @ IQ+1 [4]; Stealth @
DX+1 [4]; Survival (Pick One) @ Per+1 [4]; Thrown Weapon (Spear) @
DX+2 [4]; Wrestling @ DX [2].
Forge Cleric
35 points
You were born on a forge world dedicated entirely to the
production of technological implements of war, stripped of it's
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ecosystem and replaced by expanses of factories stacked upon one
another. Responsibility for a small part of a production tract ruled
your life, with no deviation from a standard template construct lest
the machine spirits be angered.
However, with time came advancement, and you were initiated
into the Cult Mechanicus as a forge cleric; perhaps through wit, but
more likely through survival. While the metallic implants occasionally
remind you of your steadily fading humanity, you know that the flesh
is weak and cold logic is a superior ally.
Attributes Modifiers: HT+2 [20] or IQ+1 [20].
Advantages: Unusual Background (Adeptus Mechanicus) [10].
Disadvantages: -15 points chosen from among Bad Back [-15],
Callous [-5], Curious [-5], Greed [-15], Killjoy [-15], Loner [-5],
Missing Digit [-2-5], One Eye [-15], One Hand [-15], and Sense of Duty
(Machine Spirits) [-10].
Skills: Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Mechanicus) @ IQ+2 [4]. Choose 30
points from among Architecture @ IQ [2], Armoury (Pick up to three)
@ IQ [2], Bioengineering @ IQ [4], Chemistry @ IQ [4], Computer
Hacking @ IQ-1 [4], Computer Operation @ IQ [2], Computer
Programming @ IQ [4], Electrician @ IQ [2], Electronics Operation
(Pick up to three) @ IQ [2], Electronics Repair @ IQ [2], Engineer
(Pick One) @ IQ [4], History (Adeptus Mechanicus) @ IQ [2], Law
(Adeptus Mechanicus) @ IQ [2], Machinist @ IQ+1 [4], Mechanic
(Pick up to three) @ IQ [2], Physics @ IQ-1 [4], Research @ IQ [2],
Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Mechanicus) @ IQ+1 [2], Smith @ IQ+1 [4].
Note: The Game Master is encouraged to allow forge clerics to
begin with a cyber-mantle implant.
Highborn
70 points
You were born into the ranks of Imperial nobility, destined by
the grace of your superior genetic lineage to be a ruler of men. From
your first breath, you were carefully instructed and nurtured by the
best tutors Thrones can buy. As you grew, you learned of your true
existential threat: other Highborn seeking the same power and glory.
By threading a fine line of unions, deceptions, and sweetened words,
you evaded the clawing grasp of your rivals.
 These machinations leave little time for the disposable Imperial
citizenry. Every word spoken to one of your underlings has reinforced
why you were born to rule, and they to serve. Perhaps when you tire
of living in creature comfort, you will take up a prestigious posting in
the Astra Militarum or Navis Imperialis to curry favor and allies, or
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force out a weaker Highborn family to consolidate power. Whatever
the case, the Imperium lies ready for your blessed presence.
Attributes Modifiers: IQ+1 [20].
Advantages: Speak Language (High Gothic) @ Native [6], Status
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2 [10], Wealthy [20]. Choose one of Charisma 1 [5], Social Regard
(Feared or Respected) [5], and Status 3 [5].
Disadvantages: -25 points chosen from among Bully [-10],
Callous [-5], Combat Paralysis [-15], Cowardice [-10], Greed [-15],
Lecherousness [-15], Overconfidence [-5], Sadism [-15], Selfish [-5],
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Skills: Savoir-Faire (Imperial Nobility) @ IQ+2 [4]. 30 points chosen
from among Accounting @ IQ [4], Acting @ IQ [2], Administration @
IQ [2], Body Language @ Per [2], Carousing @ HT [1], Dancing @ DX
[2], Detect Lies @ Per [4], Diplomacy @ IQ [4], Fast-Talk @ IQ [2],
Guns (Pistol or Rifle) @ DX+1 [2], History (Imperium) @ IQ [2], Judo
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@ DX-1 [2], Karate @ DX-1 [2], Law (Imperium) @ IQ [2], Leadership
@ IQ [2], Linguistics @ IQ-1 [2], Literature @ IQ-1 [2], Melee Weapon
(Broadsword) @ DX+1 [4], Merchant @ IQ [2], Philosophy @ IQ-1 [2],
Politics @ IQ+1 [4], Public Speaking @ IQ [2], Sex Appeal @ HT [2],
Strategy @ IQ-1 [2], Theology @ IQ-1 [2], and Writing @ IQ [2].
Shrine Preacher
54 points
You were born on a shrine world, dedicated entirely to the worship
of the Emperor. From a young age, your duties were splits between
the menial work of maintaining the countless altars and shrines and
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being instructed in the theology of the Imperial cult and Ministorum.
As you grew, so did your righteous devotion to the God Emperor,
and you were chosen as a candidate for advancement in the Adeptus
Ministorum.
Taken under the wing of a shrine keeper, your days were merciless
and filled with relentless regimes, but you proved yourself well and
rejected all temptation. Armed with little more than faith and the
robes upon your back, you were sent out into the greater Imperium to
instill your sense of adoration and piety into the minds of those who
may doubt, or worse.
Attributes Modifiers: +1 IQ [20].
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Advantages: Religious Rank 1 [10]. 15 points chosen from
Charisma 1-3 [5-15], Empathy (Sensitive or full) [5-15], Indomitable
[15], Social Regard (Respected) 1-3 [5-15], Voice [10].
Disadvantages: -15 points chosen from Bloodlust [-10], Callous
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[-5], Charitable [-15], Code of Honor (Adeptus Arbites), Gregarious
[-10], Honesty [-10], Killjoy [-15], Overconfidence [-5], Selfless [-5],
Unfit [-5], Workaholic [-5].
Skills: Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Ministorum) @ IQ+2 [4]. 15 points
chosen from Architecture @ IQ-1 [1], Diplomacy @ IQ-1 [4], Fast-Talk
@ IQ [2], Guns (Pistol) @ DX [1], Hidden Lore (Mutants or Witches)
@ IQ [2], History (Adeptus Ministorum) @ IQ-1 [1], Law (Adeptus
Ministorum) @ IQ-1 [1], Leadership @ IQ [2], Linguistics @ IQ-1 [2],
Literature @ IQ-1 [2], Meditation @ Will-2 [1], Melee Weapon (Pick
one) [1], Propaganda @ IQ [2], Public Speaking @ IQ+1 [4], Research
@ IQ [2], Sociology @ IQ-1 [2], Theology @ IQ [4], and Typing @ DX+1
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[2].
Note: Depending on the campaign, Blessed or Higher Purpose may
be appropriate.
Underhive Scum
-5 points
You were born in the underhive, the lowest levels of a hive city filled
with slums and vicious criminals. Little of the Imperium's influence
reaches there; the few preachers and Arbites foolish enough to venture
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into the depths are quickly disposed of. For you, the concept of law is
laughable, a corrupt code to ensure that your kind stay in the slums,
while the good Imperial citizen spit upon you.
Perhaps you joined the crew of a crime lord to keep yourself alive,
or struck out on your own lest you end with a fate worse than death
for some imperceptible slight. You did things you weren't proud of in
the name of survival, but you did survive.
Attributes Modifiers: +1 HT [10].
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: +1 Per [5].
Advantages: 15 points chosen from Combat Reflexes [15], Fit [5],
Flexibility [5], High Pain Threshold [10], or Rapid Healing [10].
Disadvantages: Secret (Possible Death) [-30], Status -1 [-5]. -15
points chosen from Addiction (Lho-Sticks) [-5], Alcoholism [-15],
Bloodlust [-10], Berserk [-10], Bully [-10], Callous [-5], Dyslexia [-10],
Greed [-10], Impulsiveness [-10], Paranoia [-10], Sadism [-15], Status
-2 [-5], Stubbornness [-5], and Wounded [-5].
Skills: 15 points chosen from among Armoury (Body Armor or
Small Arms) @ IQ-1 [1], Brawling @ DX+1 [2], Carousing @ HT [1],
Climbing @ DX [2], Fast-Draw (Pick One) @ DX+1 [2], Fast-Talk @
IQ [2], Filtch @ DX [2], First Aid @ IQ [1], Forgery @ IQ-1 [2], Guns
(Pick up to two) @ DX+1 [2], Holdout @ IQ [2], Intimidation @ Will
[2], Lockpicking @ IQ [2], Melee Weapon (Pick up to two) @ DX [2],
Observation @ Per [2], Running @ HT [2], Scrounging @ Per [1],
Search @ Per-1 [1], Shadowing @ IQ [2], Smuggling @ IQ [2], Stealth
@ DX [2], Streetwise @ IQ+1 [4], Urban Survival @ Per+1 [4].
Note: Depending on the campaign, mutant abilities may be
appropriate.
Voidborn Sailor
34 points
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You were born on a voidship, one of the city-sized spacecraft that
are used to deploy resources and fight wars throughout the Imperium.
You have never truly seen a sunrise or felt solid earth beneath your
feet, and lived in constant fear of the surrounding void. The few times
you left the voidship to enjoy a space station, you were surrounded by
unfriendly faces peering down upon you for your strange, pale skin
tone and gravity-adjusted gait.
A voidship's crew numbers in the hundreds of thousands, but
important duties are relegated to clans who pass down knowledge
from generation to generation, sometime on the most menial duties.
You had the good fortune of being born into a clan, avoiding the slaves
and riffraff of the lower decks, and were trained extensively on how to
perform your duties, lest you fail the ship and the clan.
Attributes Modifiers: -1 ST [-10], +1 DX [20].
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: +1 HP [2].
Advantages: G-Experience (0G) [1]. 15 points chosen from 3D
Spatial Sense [10], Combat Reflexes [15], Fit [5], Flexibility [5],
G-Tolerance (0.5G) [10], and Magery (Psyker) 0 [10].
Disadvantages: -10 points chosen from among Appearance
(Unattractive) [-4], Chummy [-5], Confused [-10], Incurious [-5],
Nightmares [-5], Paranoia [-10], Unnatural Features 1 [-1] and
Workaholic [-5].
Skills: Savoir-Faire (Navis Imperialis) @ IQ [1]. 15 points chosen
from among Armoury (Heavy Weapons) @ IQ [2], Armoury (Vehicular
Armor) @ IQ [2], Artillery (Pick One) @ IQ [2], Astronomy @ IQ-2 [1],
Brawling @ DX+1 [2], Environment Suit (Void Suit) @ DX [2], Fast-
Draw (Pick One) @ DX [1], First Aid @ IQ [1], Free Fall @ DX [2],
Gunner (Pick One) @ DX+1 [2], Guns (Pick up to two) @ DX+1 [2],
Melee Weapon (Pick up to two) @ DX [2], Navigation (Space) @ IQ [2],
Physics @ IQ-3 [1], Piloting (High-Performance Spacecraft) @ DX [2],
Spacer @ IQ+2 [4], Tactics @ IQ-2 [1], and Wrestling @ DX [2].
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Torso
100%; locations 9-11

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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Ballistic Fiber 12/8* 1.5 5 -1 G-4 [1], [2], [3]
9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Light 14/10* 3 5 -2 G-3

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9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Medium 16/12* 3.5 6 -2 G-3
9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Heavy 18/14* 4 7 -2 G-3
10 Carapace, Light 30 10 8 -4 G-3
10 Carapace, Medium 35 14 12 -5 G-2
10 Carapace, Heavy 40 18 16 -7 G-2
10 Flak, Light 12 4 10 -3 G-3

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10 Flak, Medium 18 6 12 -5 G-3
10 Flak, Heavy 24 8 14 -7 G-3
11 Synskin 15 1 - 0 I-1 [2], [4]
11 Xeno Mesh, Light 20* 2.5 5 -1 X [2], [3]
11 Xeno Mesh, Fine 32 4 5 -2 X [2]

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11 Xeno Mesh, Heavy 44 5.5 5 -3 X [2]

Arms
50%; locations 8,12
TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Ballistic Fiber 12/8* 0.75 5 -1 G-4 [1], [2], [3]
9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Light 14/10* 1.5 5 -2 G-3
9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Medium 16/12* 1.75 6 -2 G-3
10 Carapace, Light 30 5 8 -4 G-3

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10 Carapace, Medium 35 7 12 -5 G-2
10 Flak, Light 12 2 10 -3 G-3
10 Flak, Medium 18 3 12 -5 G-3
11 Synskin 15 0.5 - 0 I-1 [2], [4]
11 Xeno Mesh, Light 20* 1.25 5 -1 X [2], [3]
11 Xeno Mesh, Fine 32 2 5 -2 X [2]
11 Xeno Mesh, Heavy 44 2.25 5 -3 X [2]

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100%; locations 6-7,13-14

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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Ballistic Fiber 12/8* 1.5 5 -1 G-4 [1], [2], [3]
9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Light 14/10* 3 5 -2 G-3
9 Layered Ballistic Fibers, Medium 16/12* 3.5 6 -2 G-3
10 Carapace, Light 30 10 8 -4 G-3

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10 Carapace, Medium 35 14 12 -5 G-2
10 Flak, Light 12 4 10 -3 G-3
10 Flak, Medium 18 6 12 -5 G-3
11 Synskin 15 1 - 0 I-1 [2], [4]
11 Xeno Mesh, Light 20* 2.5 5 -1 X [2], [3]
11 Xeno Mesh, Fine 32 4 5 -2 X [2]
11 Xeno Mesh, Heavy 44 5.5 5 -3 X [2]

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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Gloves, Ballistic Fiber 12/8* 0.15 5 -1 G-4 [1], [2]
9 Gloves, Layered Ballistic Fiber 14/10* 0.3 5 -2 G-3 [1], [5]
10 Gauntlets, Carapace 30 1 8 -4 G-3 [5]
10 Gauntlets, Flak 12 0.4 10 -3 G-3 [5]
11 Gloves, Synskin 15 0.1 - 0 I-1 [2], [4]
11 Gloves, Light Xeno Mesh 20* 0.25 5 -1 X [2], [3]
11 Gloves, Fine Xeno Mesh 32 0.4 5 -2 X [2], [5]

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Feet
10%; locations 16
TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Boots, Ballistic Fibers 12/8* 0.15 5 -1 G-4 [1], [2], [3]

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9 Boots, Layered Ballistic Fibers 14/10* 0.3 5 -2 G-3
10 Boots, Carapace 30 1 8 -4 G-3
10 Boots, Flak 12 0.4 10 -3 G-3
11 Shoes, Synskin 15 0.1 - 0 I-1 [2], [4]

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11 Shoes, Light Xeno Mesh 20* 0.25 5 -1 X [2], [3]
11 Shoes, Fine Xeno Mesh 32 0.4 5 -2 X [2]

Head

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TL Armor Location DR Weight RC Notes
9 Ballistic Fiber Hood skull, neck 12/8* 0.4 G-4
9 Ballistic Fibers Hood, Layered skull, neck 14/10* 0.8 G-3
9 Ballistic Goggles eyes 12 1 G-3
9 Ballistic Visor face, eyes 15 2 G-3

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10 Carapace Helmet skull 35 2.8 G-3
+ Gorget neck 30 0.5
+ Mask face 30 1
10 Flak Helmet skull 18 1.2 G-3
+ Gorget neck 12 0.2
+ Mask face 12 0.4
11 Synskin Mask skull, face, neck 15 1 I-1 [2], [4]
11 Light Xeno Mesh Hood skull, neck 20* 2.5 X [2], [3]
11 Fine Xeno Mesh Hood skull, neck 32 4 X [2]

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[1] Split DR: use the first, higher DR against piercing and cutting
attacks; use the second, lower DR against all other damage types.
[2] Concealable as or under clothing.
[3] Can be layered under other armor with no penalty.
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[4] Provides Chameleon 2, Invisible (Infravision), Temperature
Tolerance 5, and Vacuum Support to covered area. It also provides
Sealed if used with a Spy Mask. If a full matching set is worn, provides
Lifting ST 3 and Striking ST 3.
[5] Gives Ham-Fisted 2 (p. B138)

Armor Descriptions Loadouts

Ballistic Fibers (TL9). Padded tight-weave ballistic fabric worn Ganger. A typical piece of criminal scum is likely to be wearing

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as secondary protection under normal armor as blast padding by
experienced troops, or as clothing by assassins and spies. Too thick to
be worn under powered armor.
Layered Ballistic Fibers (TL9). Layers of tight-weave ballistic fabric,
typically worn over other pieces of armor as secondary protection in
a greatcoat, or as primary protection by elements that cannot be seen
ballistic fiber clothing on their torso, arms, and legs. They may throw
on a light flak or layered ballistic fiber vest if a fight is expected.
Arbites. The keepers of the Imperial peace are typically well-
armored. On a typical patrol, ballistic fiber clothing and a light layered
ballistic fiber greatcoat or medium flak vest will ensure their safety. If
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as obviously armored.
Carapace (TL10). Rigid, form-fitting plates of armaplas worn by
elite Imperial troops and paramilitaries. Provides a high chance of
surviving most small-arms rounds and shrapnel. Often worn with a
layer of blast padding for extra protection.
Flak (TL10). Layered ballistic fabrics structured onto a metal
skeleton, and wrapped in a hardened shell of plasfibre. Ineffective
against most small-arms, but highly effective against fragmentation.
Synskin (TL10). Form-fitting ballistic nanoweave applied through
an aerosol solution. Reactive compression of muscles grants highly
carapace armor, complete with a helmet and ballistic visor.
Imperial Guard. On the front-lines of the Imperium, weight and
cost are everything. The typical Guardsman is armored by a medium
flak vest and flak helmet painted in his regiment's colors. Poorly
equipped regiments may only be issued a light flak vest, while the
lucky sods in the Administratum's favor may be issued light Carapace
vests and carapace helmets.
Shock Troops. Elite companies of the Imperial Guard require elite
equipment, and are typically issued full body suits of light carapace
with ballistic fiber undersuits. When resilience ranks higher than
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increased strength, and a secondary layer of cameleoline heat-
dispersive material provides near invisibility when stationary. Only
provided to Imperial assassins, each suit being unique and cannot be
removed without destroying it. Usually worn with a Spy Mask that
requires specialized implants to be functional.
Xeno Mesh (TL10). Flexible nanoweave that hardens when exposed
to impacts, created by Xenos through methods unknown. Highly
illegal in Imperial space, although high-ranking Inquisition agents
often wear full suits as either concealed protection or lightweight
armor.
as blast padding.
Tempestus Scions. To complement their impeccable training,
Storm Troopers are issued full body suits of medium or heavy
carapace armor, backed by ballistic fiber undersuits.
Commissar. The armor of the Imperium's political officers varies
wildly, but a commissar will nearly always wear a ballistic fiber
undersuit and a medium layered ballistic fiber greatcoat. Depending
on the unit they are responsible for, the commissar may wear a flak or
carapace vest, or may decide to trust the Emperor for their protection.

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Powered Human Armor
TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
10 Powered Armor, Godwyn-De'az 55/50/25 125lb 60 -9 I-1 [1], [2], [3]

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10 Powered Armor, Ignatus 55/50/25 165lb 90 -10 G-1 [1], [2], [3], [4]

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[1] The armor grants Lifting ST 5, Pressure Support 2, Sealed,
Striking ST 5, Temperature Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum
Support to all parts it covers. It additionally increases the user's
Size Modifier to 1, if it is not already, and it's weight does not count
towards the user's carrying capacity.
[3] Split DR: use the first value for attacks against the torso and
head, the second value for attacks against other locations other than
the eyes, and the third value for attacks against the eyes. Additionally,
all DR provided by the first and second values counts as Hardened 1.
[4] The armor is powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts for 5

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[2] The helmet of this armor is removable, and grants the effects days of combat usage, or 100 days of non-combat usage. Recharging
of a photo-visor, Vox micro-bead, and Auspex sensor suite, as well as the armor takes one hour for each day of combat usage.
Disturbing Voice and Doesn't Breathe when worn.

Powered Armor, Godwyn-De'az (TL 10). Powered armor used Powered Armor, Ignatus (TL 10). Primitive by Astartes standards,

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exclusively by the Adepta Sororitas, better known as the Sisters of
Battle. Unlike typical human powered armor, it has an integrated
micro-fusion generator that can provide effectively infinite power.
While the armor does not include most features of Astartes armor, it
is the most effective human copy by far.
Ignatus powered armor still provides incredible protection compared
to the toughest of carapace armor, though it is limited by it's short
operational lifespan. While the Inquisition are the most common
users, suits occasionally end up in the usage of rogue traders,
commissars, and Imperial nobility.

Armor Materials Modifications

TL Description Applicability RC Effect TL Description Applicability RC Weight

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0 Xeno Hide Leather Armors G-3 x4 DR 10 Integral Life Support Carapace or Fiber G-3 +8 lbs
9 Plasteel Metal Armors G-3 x2 DR, -45% weight 10 Micro Void Cogitator Carapace G-2 +4 lbs
10 Cameleoline Fabrics G-2 Chameleon 2 10 Void Sealant Carapace G-2 +12 lbs
10 Ceramite Hard Armor G-2 Hardening 11 Hexagrammic Wards Hard Armors G-1 -
10 Expolitus Fibers Fabrics G-2 Auto-cleansing
Integral Life Support (TL 10). Some Astra Militarum regiments are
Xeno Hide (TL 0). Tough hides of fundamentally alien creatures deployed to nearly inhospitable planets and require protection past
do admittedly form viable, though heavy armor. Skins and vests of what a winter coat can provide. These regiments are typically issued
xeno hide are common on death worlds as expedient and plentiful life support suits, outfitted with temperature and pressure regulators,
protection, but some exotic specimens may be sought after by nobles to keep their bodies in fighting shape. These suits are always Sealed,
for their vibrant colors and prestige. For these rare examples, the cost and grants Temperature Tolerance, Pressure Support, and Filter Lungs

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may be up to +999 CF!
Plasteel (TL 9). The standard armor-grade material of the Imperium,
plasteel combines the weight and malleability of plastics with the
tensile strength of steel. Ancient armor designs are occasionally
constructed of plasteel for ceremonial purposes, though some feudal
as required, up to a maximal range of (-100 - 150°C) and Pressure
Support 1, only covering the areas covered by armor.
Micro Void Cogitator (TL 10). A tiny cogitator system and a number
of micro thrusters built into the armor effectively provides a reaction
control system in low-G environments. When operating in gravity

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and death worlds without access to flak or carapace armor may indeed
use it as practical protection.
Cameleoline (TL 10). A miracle fabric from the glorious past of the
Imperium, cameleoline fabric is a chemically refractive material that
blends itself with it's surrounding colors and textures to form a nearly
instantaneous mimic of the landscape. Typically worn either in cloaks
or weaved into ballistic fabric, cameleoline must be the topmost piece
of armor worn to be effective, and only functions when perfectly still.
Ceramite (TL 10). A semi-flexible ceramic especially effective
against heat-based weaponry. Provides Hardended 1 only against burn
damage, but also doubles weight. Refined ceramite is the primary
wells of 0.1G or less, the user gains the benefits of Catfall and Flight
(1m/s, Space Flight Only). This system requires specialized training
to effectively utilize; if the user does not have Environment Suit (Vacc
Suit/TL 10) as a Skill, they must make an IQ roll every turn to remain
in control of the thrusters. Otherwise, they careen unpredictably in a
random direction.
Void Sealant (TL 10). By sealing all clearances and entry points
into the armor, a suit of carapace armor can be effectively turned into
a void suit. The user gains Pressure Support 1, Sealed, Temperature
Tolerance 15 (-200 - 50°C), and Vacuum Support. Note that the sealant can only
seals the parts it covers, so the user must typically be wearing a full carapace suit
to be adequately protected. An external oxygen system is highly recommended!

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material used to construct powered armor and is extraordinarily
valuable; it is treated as G-1 and provides Hardened 1 while still
doubling weight.
Expolitus (TL 10). Worn primarily by the ruling upper class,
expolitus consists of auto-cleansing fibers crawling with nanites that
immediately rip any foreign material off the clothing, keeping any dirt,
blood, or other distressingly uncouth substances off. This material
has mostly no real combat applications, though it could provide some
protection against acids and other splash weaponry.
Hexagrammic Wards (TL 10). Engraved runes and wards against
psychic attacks. These wards are typically only used by Inquisition
troops and Astartes chapters to protect themselves against the
pernicious powers of the witch. These grant Magic Resistance 2 to the
user and grant Hardened 2 to the armor against any psychic attack.
Furthermore, if any psychic attack would normally bypass or damage
the armor, it only does so if it deals twice the armor's DR in damage.
Psykers cannot wear hexagrammic wards, and they only protect the
loyal servants of the Imperium, being useless to xeno and heretics.

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Force Fields
Primarily used by Inquisitors, Rogue Traders, and veteran Astartes,
force fields provide protective shields of energy that can stop energy
and kinetic weaponry in their tracks. All force field listed below only
void ships, power fields are able to stop beam and projectiles through
some unknown means of removing kinetic energy. They retain all
the standard problems of force fields, including the inability to stop
slow-moving projectiles, but are significantly more efficient than
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function on projectiles moving at speeds greater than 150 m/s in
one direction, effectively making a force field provide no protection
against melee weaponry.
Listed below are some examples of emplaced power fields of
appropriate size. Each requires a power generator with a weight
roughly equivalent. These force fields are compatible with GURPS:
Spaceships, and the Game Master may extrapolate further.

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Treat all DR provided by force fields as semi-ablative force field DR
with Hardened 5, effectively countering all armor divisors. A partially SM Radius Covered Weight DR Suitability
damaged force field regenerates 1 DR per second for every 10 DR 3 ~50 meters 50 tons 75 dDR Superheavy vehicles
the field started with (minimum 1 DR). If a user has multiple active
13 ~300 meters 15 kilotons 500 dDR Landing grounds
force field, they are layered, with the more powerful force field taking
damage first. 16 ~1 km 500 kilotons 200 cDR Large bases

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20 ~5 km 50 megatons 750 cDR Small cities
Conversion Field (TL 11) 27 ~70km 150 gigatons 10,000 cDR Hive cities
The most common force field variant available in the Imperium,
the conversion field sees use amongst the Astartes, Ecclesiarchy,
Inquisition, and Rogue Traders alike, and while most Xenos would Handheld Shields
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When a conversion field is hit, it converts any kinetic energy that
it encounters into heat and photons, producing a large flash of light.
This typically does not affect combat, but the user blazes with glorious
light for a few moments, making stealth nearly impossible. Some less
scrupulous individuals have used this quirk to convince others of their
"holiness".
If a conversion field takes enough damage to reach 0 DR, it shorts
out, and must be manually reset, which takes five minutes and a
successful Armoury (Force Shields) roll. Below are listed some of the
most common examples of conversion fields:
While the most common handheld shields are primitive hunks of
metal and cording, some shields use force fields in their construction,
allowing a surface to take incredible amounts of punishment without
eroding. Due to the extreme danger of these shields, they are typically
only used by power armored individuals, and all shield given here are
sized for SM +1 power armor. Astartes chapters often adapt shields to
have larger grips and surfaces for use with Terminator armor. Use the
same stats, but increase weight and HP by a factor of 4.25.
Handheld shields follow the rules listed for force fields, but do not
provide force field DR, instead being used as regular shields with a
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Conversion Field, Micro. A small field often used by nobles, Rogue
use the listed force field DR as a force field protecting the shield.
Traders and elite Inquisitorial acolytes. While quite compact, it's omni-
directional ability to stop projectiles makes it quite useful in short
Shield DB Weight DR/HP Force Field DR
firefights and to survive assassination attempts. Broadly available by
force field standards. 15 DR. 1lb. RC G-2. Breaching Shield 3 416lb 200/90 500
Conversion Field, Powered. Built into human suits of powered Combat Shield 1 84lb 56/60 80
armor, a fully powered conversion field can often stop blows that Lockshield 3 25lb 24/60 -
would breach even powered armor, and is particularly equipped to Storm Shield 2 280lb 112/75 150
defeat armor-piercing munitions. Only available to the wealthiest and
most connected Inquisitors and Rogue Traders. 80DR. 3.5lb. RC G-0. Breaching Shield. An ancient relic of the Horus Heresy, breaching
Crux Terminatus. A powerful holy relic granted to an Astartes only shields were used when Astartes were forced to board and capture the

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when he has shown the combination of leadership, tactical ability,
and personal perfection that is required to join the elite ranks of
the First Company. When such an Astartes sees it fit to don a suit of
Terminator Armor, his personal Crux Terminatus is implanted into
the left pauldron, powering a powerful Conversion Field generator.
500 DR. 45lb. RC A-1.
ships of their previous comrades. They are made to take heavy fire
and advance down hectic corridors, and even when their force field
generator fails, the sheer size of the metal construction can stop most
projectiles in their tracks. RC A-1.
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Iron Halo. Simultaneously a marker of authority and a powerful
defensive tool, Iron Halos are only granted to the most heroic and
deserving of Astartes. The Iron Halo is a ring of polished steel placed
behind the head of an Astartes in powered armor with an integrated
conversion field generator that provides one of the most powerful
portable force fields available to the Imperium. 200 DR. 15lb. RC A-1.
Refractor Shield. A simple form of a conversion field, a refractor
shield refracts light around the wearer, and converts kinetic energy
into a blast of multi-spectral waves. These field provide a -3 to all
Vision-based checks to not be spotted due to their wavy motion, and
emit both infrared and ultraviolet light on hit. 50DR. 2.5lb. RC G-1.
combat. Combat shields have very little use against projectiles due
to their weak force field, but can provide a distinct advantage if used
correctly, especially against power weaponry. RC A-2.
Lockshield. The main handheld shield used by the Adeptus Arbites,
a lockshield is little more than a large piece of magnetized metal with
a glasscrete viewport. When in a shield wall, an Arbitrator can activate
the magnetic locks to band his shield together with his brethren,
forming an unbroken line of shields ready to be crashed upon. Some
examples also contain a built-in vox-caster. RC G-3.
Storm Shield. Typically built to cover nearly the entirety of a
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Rosarius (TL9). Worn only by the Chaplains of the Astartes, a
Rosarius is a combination of holy symbol and force field generator.
While it is a relatively weak conversion field, the rosarius can provide
an important moment of relief while the Chaplain enters his true
calling, glorious melee combat, and Chaplains often carry both a
Rosarius and Iron Halo. 60DR. 1.5lb. RC A-1.
Power Field (TL 11)
Poorly understood and typically only used in emplacements and
shields used by Astartes due to their flexibility. When used by a skilled
Astartes, a storm shield leaps into the path of deadly blows, making
tactical use of it's force field's power. Due to it's immense weight and
size, however, it typically preclude an Astartes from using two-handed
weaponry, making forearm mountings or melee combat preferable.
In some cases, however, this immense size has been used as a fairly
effective weapon, as a storm shield is still a power field generating
piece of metal, and what it lacks for in finesse it makes up for in it's
sheer bulk. RC A-1.

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Ranged Weapons
BEAM WEAPONS (PISTOL) (DX-4, OTHER BEAM WEAPONS-2, OR GUNS (PISTOL)-4)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes

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10 Plasma Pistol 5dx2 (5) cor 3 220/1,500 7.5/3.5 1 6 (35) 11 -3 3 G-1 [1]
overcharge 5dx4 (10) cor ex 2 360/2,500 - 1/5 - - - 5 -

BEAM WEAPONS (RIFLE) (DX-4, OTHER BEAM WEAPONS-2, OR GUNS (RIFLE)-4)

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TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
10 Meltagun 9dx4 (10) cor 4 10/25 35/8 1/3 4 (30) 12‡ -7 4 G-2
10 Plasma Gun 11d (5) cor 5 300/2,000 30/10 1/2 16 (60) 12‡ -7 4 G-2 [1]
overcharge 11dx2 (10) cor ex 3 600/3,500 - 1/5 - - - 5 -

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GUNS (GRENADE LAUNCHER) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -4)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
8 Auxiliary Launcher 2d cr linked var. 1 10/400 5.5/1 1 1 (3) 9† -3 3 G-3 [2]
8 Grenade Launcher 3d cr link ed var. 2 10/460 17/6 1 6 (3i) 10† -5 2 G-3 [2]

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TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Missile Launcher var. 4+1 25/10,000 39/7.5 1 1 (4) 10† -7 1 G-3 [3]

GUNS (MUSKET) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
10 Laslock 9d (2) burn 2 500/2,500 10/0.05 1 1 (20) 9† -6 3 G-4
GUNS (PISTOLS) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -4)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Bolt Pistol 5dx2 (2) pi++ 2 1,800/4,500 8.5/2 2 8+1 (3) 13 -4 4 G-2
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10 Hotshot Laspistol 7d (2) burn 2 800/3,100 3.5/2 10 50 (3) 11 -3 2 G-2
10 Laslock Pistol 6d+2 (2) burn 2 465/2,325 3/0.05 1 1 (15) 9 -3 3 G-4
10 Laspistol 5d+2 (2) burn 2 1,050/4,200 2.5/1.2 3 30 (3) 10 -3 2 G-3
10 Needle Pistol 3d (5) burn 3 350/8,000 3/0.4 1 4 (3i) 10 -2 2 G-2 [4]
follow-up var.

GUNS (RIFLE) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Boltgun 5dx2 (2) pi++ 4+2 1,800/4,500 21/5.5 5 20+1 (3) 13† -5 4 G-2
follow-up 2d+2 ex cr
10 Hotshot Lasgun 9d+2 (2) burn 5+2 950/3,400 15/3 20 80 (3) 11† -6 2 G-2

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10 Lasgun 7d+2 (2) burn 6+2 1,175/4,700 11/2.4 12 60 (3) 9† -6 2 G-3
10 Needle Rifle 4d (5) burn 6 700/6,500 12/0.4 1 4 (3i) 10† -6 2 G-2 [4]
follow-up var.

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TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Combat Shotgun 4d+1 pi 3 50/1,000 13/11 5x8 20+1 (5) 11† -6 1 G-3
+ slug 12d pi++ 4 530/5,315 - 5 - - - 3 -
9 Shotgun 5d pi 3 58/1,150 17/4 2x8 8+1 (3i) 13† -5 1 G-4
+ slug 7dx2 pi++ 4 550/5,650 - 2 - - - 4 -
9 Shotlas 2d (2) burn 0 10/30 8/2.4 1x50 3 (3) 10† -5 1 G-4

LIQUID PROJECTOR (FLAMETHROWER) (DX-4 OR OTHER LIQUID PROJECTOR-4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Exterminator 3d burn - 15/30 3 Jet 1 8 -4 - G-4 [5]
9 Flamer 5d burn - 35/90 26/12 Jet 10x2s (5) 11† -6 - G-3 [5]

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9 Hand Flamer 4d burn - 10/35 18/5 Jet 10x1s (5) 11 -3 - G-3 [5]
9 Heavy Flamer 10d burn - 70/110 95/25 Jet 20x4s (9) 18M -9 - G-2 [5]

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TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
10 Lascannon 7dx8 (100) burn 6+3 10,500/35,000 310/15 1/5 2 (20) 23M -11 5 G-2
10 Multi-Melta 10dx9 (10) ex cor 3 40/100 151/12.1 1/5 8 (12) 30M -11 4 G-2
10 Plasma Cannon 11dx4 (5) ex cor 5 1,000/6,500 216/14.2 1/5 16 (300) 28M -11 4 G-1 [1]
overcharge 11dx8 (10) ex cor 2 2,000/8,000 - 1/15 - - - 5 -

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TL Weapon Damage Acc Range
9 Autocannon 9dx4 cr 3 1,350/7,490
linked 6d+1x2 [4d] cr ex
9 Heavy Bolter 8dx3 (2) pi++ 4 3,800/10,000
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follow-up 6d ex cr
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[1] This weapon can be overcharged to fire a single, more destructive
bolt. The wielder may spend a Ready maneuver to overcharge the
weapon, causing the next attack to be significantly more powerful,
but take up half the weapon's maximum ammunition.
[2] Damage listed for Munitorum fragmentation grenade. First
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Range figure is minimum range, not 1/2D.
[3] Damage listed for Munitorum fragmentation missile. First
Range figure is minimum range, not 1/2D.
Plasma Pistol, 70mm Hydrogen Cell (Kronos Mk. II, M.22)
The smallest example of Plasma weaponry, the venerable Plasma
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Pistol is beloved by Inquisitorial troops for it's effectiveness against
heavy infantry and armored vehicles. Like all Plasma weaponry,
however, it's Machine Spirit is fickle and dangerous at the best of times,
and often releases it's burst of angers in the form of superheated gas.
The Kronos Mk. II pattern is the most common pattern available
for general military usage. Well-equipped troops such as Inquisitorial
storm troopers are likely to use the Kronos Mk. III: Acc 2, Wt. 8/3.5,
Rcl 2, RoF 2. Both the MK. II and III come with a stock groove to
install a fitted stock (+1 Acc, -1 Bulk, 1lb).
Nobles or others more concerned with proper battlefield manners
may carry the Ryza pattern, which overheats after every shot: Acc 3,
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Wt. 5/3.5, Dmg 6dx2 (5) cor, Range 350/1,800, RoF 1/3, Shots 3, Bulk
-2. This pattern cannot be overcharged.
Meltagun, 85mm Fusion Cell (Mars, M.19)
The premier anti-vehicle weapon of the Imperium, the meltagun
operates by hyper-pressurizing gas until nuclear fusion occurs, and
shunting the energy created through the barrel. Unfortunately for
many Imperial Guardsmen, it's pitiful range and constant overheating
renders it ineffective in any environment past urban centers. Even
so, if a meltagun manages to hit a vehicle, the effects are devastating,
punching a hole nearly half a meter wide through most armors, and
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massively weakening those it cannot penetrate.
The handheld version can easily dispatch most light and medium
vehicles but has trouble penetrating the thick front armor of most
heavy vehicles, relying on it's significantly larger mounted counterpart
to dispatch any significant threats. However, repeated hits will
eventually pierce even hardened plating, leading to hit and run attacks
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with meltaguns being highly effective.
The Accatran Mk. VIII pattern used by the Elysian Drop Troops use
a two shot 75mm cell and a bullpup configuration for aerial assaults:
Damage 8dx4 (10) cor, Acc 3, Wt. 17/2.5, Shots 2 (10), Bulk -6. On the
other hand, the Mezoa pattern is used by dedicated shock troops with
a backpack ammo supply: Wt. 40/35, Shots 18 (300), ST 14‡, Bulk -8.
Plasma Gun, 80mm Hydrogen Cell (Mars, M.22)
The plasma gun is a rare long-range anti-armor weapon, firing
concentrated bolts of superheated hydrogen plasma that eat through
any target they find. This leads to a rather large, bulky weapon, with a
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semi-exposed chamber and massive heating coils to allow subsequent
shots, but it's effectiveness cannot be denied. A shot from a plasma
gun can easily pierce the armoring of heavy infantry, chewing through
powered armor and ceramite plating with ease, but it's true power lies
in it's ability to be overcharged.
With a flick of a switch, a plasma gun can be modulated to fire
a significantly larger, though less efficient plasma burst. This bolt
travels farther and hit harder, though it loses accuracy in it's inherent
instability, and requires a longer cool-down period before refiring.
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Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
425/165 1 20+1(10) 30M -10 5 G-2
110/50 10 50+1 (10) 26M -9 4 G-2
[4] The primary attack of this weapon deals no wounding
damage. If it penetrates, the follow-up attack inflicts one dose of a
predetermined poison or acid.
[5] This weapon emits a concentrated stream of exceptionally
flammable liquid. Use the rules listed for Flamethrowers on HT (pg.
178), but deal half the listed damage per second (rounded down to the
nearest dice) instead of 1d.
The Clovis Mk. IV pattern is more suited for dealing with masses of
light vehicles or heavy infantry, with a single shot disintegrating into
a burst of smaller plasma pellets: Damage 6d (3) cor, Acc 4, Range
100/1,800, Wt. 28/10, RoF 1/2x5, Rcl. 2. However, it has no ability to be
overcharged. Similarly, the Dekker pattern uses two separate fusion
core to increase it's effective rate of fire, at the cost of accuracy: Acc 2,
Wt. 35/10, RoF 1 with Acc 0 in overcharge mode.
Variants that use smaller fusion cells also exist; the Accatran Mk.
II pattern uses a 60mm fusion cell to fire a similarly sized blast with a
longer cooling period: Acc 4, Weight 21/5, RoF 1/5, 10 (60), Bulk -6*
with Acc 2, RoF 1/8 in overcharge mode.
Auxiliary Launcher, 65mm Saboted Grenade (Mars, M.2)
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A compact launcher intended for long-ranged deployment of
grenades. It is listed as a standalone launcher with a stock, but can
also be attached to the bottom of most rifles: Weight 3.5/1, +1 Bulk to
mounted weapon. It can load any Munitorum grenade that has been
modified with a special polymer sabot.
The Mezoa pattern launcher is a dedicated accurate single-shot
launcher without the option to be mounted: Acc 4, Range 10/650, Wt.
6/1, Bulk -4.
Grenade Launcher, 65mm Saboted Grenade (Voss, M.2)
A large grenade launcher using a revolving magazine allowing
for quick deployment of multiple grenades. The grenades must be
loaded into polymer sabot before launch. The Cadian pattern uses
a detachable box magazine and specially made Munitorum standard
self-propelled grenades: Range 10/1,050, Wt. 23/14.5, RoF 3, Shots 12
(5), ST 12†, Bulk -7.
Missile Launcher, 84mm Missile (Locke, M.2)
The most basic missile launcher used by the Astra Militarum, the
Locke pattern loads a single Munitorum standard missile. Due to it's
recoilless configuration, it can be fired from any position, though all
variants have backblast (4d burn).
The Cadian pattern launcher uses a magazine to load missile:
Acc 3+1, Weight 41/39, Shots 4 (5i), ST 11†. The Accatran pattern is a
lightweight variant that requires a special locking mechanism, making quick
shots impossible: Acc 3, Wt. 28/7.5, Shot 1 (15), ST 12†, Bulk -6. Disposable
variants also exist, and are heavily used by regiments that consistently encounter
light vehicles: Acc 3, Weight 18, Shots 1, ST 11†, Bulk -6.
Laslock, 15mm Power Cartridge (M.10)
The laslock was the precursor to the lasgun, essentially a single-
shot variant with a high reload time. In most cases, it was not used to
great effect, and remains a fringe weapon used by frontier worlds and
other lawless places due to it's ease of manufacture and repair.
Most laslocks are temperamental weapons with a tendency to
spontaneously detonate, primarily since whatever Standard Template
Construct was originally used has long since been lost. Most of the
Adeptus Mechanicus consider modern laslocks to be aberrations.
Bolt Pistol, 14mm Bolt Shell (Ceres, M.24)
The smaller counterpart of the Boltgun, the Bolt Pistol fires the
same 14mm bolt shell at full power. It is commonly seen among
Commissars as an instrument of power, as it can be easily heard over
the din of battle.
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Most bolt pistols can load from either 8-round sickle magazines as
listed, straight magazines (5 shots, 1lb, +1 Bulk), or drum magazines
(15 shots, 4lb, -1 Bulk). The slimmer Cinder pattern pistol fits a straight
magazine flush, but cannot load from sickle or drum magazines: Wt.
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6.5/1, Bulk -3. Commissars are particularly fond of the Garm pattern,
though mostly for it's prodigious size: Acc. 3, Wt. 11.5/2, Rcl 3.
Both Astartes and Adeptus Sororitas versions of this weapon exist;
see the respective sections for more information.
Hotshot Laspistol, 3.5cm Power Pack (Cadian, M.10)
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The hotshot variant of the laspistol use advanced circuity and gyro-
stabilization to significantly increase fire rate and penetrative power.
They are commonly used by Imperial officers and storm troopers as
a light backup weapon, often being preferred over a bolt pistol for it's
weight and large magazine capacity.
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Inquisitorial storm troopers often make use of the backpack-fed
Lucius pattern, with a single heavy power backpack shared between
a hotshot pistol and lasgun: Wt. 3.3/30, Shots 800 (60), ST 12, Bulk -4.
If used from the same power supply as a hotshot lasgun, count every
lasgun shot as two shots.
The Voss pattern is typically used as a primary weapon by
gunslingers, but is expensive and hard to acquire: Acc 2, Wt. 2.5/2,
RoF 12, Bulk -2. It comes with a fitted stock option (+1 Acc, -1 Bulk,
1lb). It also comes in a more accurate burst variant: Acc 3, Wt. 2.7/2,
RoF 6, Bulk -2.
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Laslock Pistol, 12mm Power Cartridge
Much like the full-size laslock, the laslock pistol is a weapon
primarily used by necessity and not choice. However, it has seen
relatively limited use aboard voidships due to it's higher stopping
power than a proper laspistol. Sailors of low means occasionally
adorn their chests with braces of these pistols for a fraction the cost
of a well-made laspistol.
Laspistol, 3cm Power Pack (Civitas, M.10)
Alongside it's larger counterpart, the laspistol is a trusty weapon
used by criminal scum and Inquisition storm trooper alike. The
standard Civitas pistol loads a power pack flush into the left side,
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and is typically limited by the Adeptus Mechanicus to three shots for
controllability. A fitted stock is normally available (+1 Acc, -1 Bulk,
1lb).
Thousands of variants of the laspistol exist; only the most common
are listed here. The Accatran Mk. II uses a full-sized lasgun pack
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inserted into the top to fire a more powerful shot, and is a favorite of
shock troops: Damage 6d+2 (2) burn, Range 1,175/4,700, Wt. 4/2.4,
RoF 2, Shots 60 (3), ST 11. Kantrel pattern las pistols are made to
be less bulky for close quarters fighting and feed from the bottom:
Damage 5d+1 (2) burn, Acc 1, Wt. 2.3/1.2, Bulk -2.
The rare Sollex Mk. VII concentrates power into a single, massive
bolt, but tend to permanently damage their laspacks: Damage 8d, Acc
0, Range 1,300/5,000, Wt. 4.5/1.2, RoF 1, Shots 8 (3), ST 12, Bulk -4.
On the other hand, the Triplex Mk. II pattern contains three rotating
barrels fed from a single bottom-fed laspack: Acc 1, Wt. 4.5/1.2, RoF
3x3, ST 11, Bulk -4.
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For the more discerning customer, single shot dueling variants
exist such as the Balasco pattern, which feeds small power cells:
Damage 7d (2) burn, Acc 4, Range 1,500/5,000, Wt. 1.4/0.3, RoF 1
(3), Bulk -2. The expensive Takara pattern is used by both assassins
and nobles as a compact holdout pistol. The entire weapon is built
around the power pack, and must be disassembled to reload: Acc 1,
Wt. 1.5/1.2, RoF 1, Shots 30 (60), Bulk -1.
Needle Pistol, 2mm Saboted Needle (Belasco, M.31)
The needle pistol fires a dart of crystallized poison wrapped in
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a thin plasteel sheath, traveling at nearly 1,500 meters per second,
propelled by a tiny, invisible, high energy laser beam. When the dart
is close to the impact point, the laser beam pulses, drilling a tiny hole
into the target's armor, and disintegrating the metal sheath, allowing
the dart to unload it's payload.
Needle pistols are virtually silent, with the only noise produced
being a sonic boom as the round accelerates nearly instantly. They
leave no visible wound, and take multiple seconds to affect the target,
making triangulating the shooter nearly impossible. However, the
intense heat of the laser can be seen through thermal optics, leaving a
clear line leading directly to the shooter.
The standard Belasco pattern charges from a standard 3cm laspack
which must be replaced every 30 shots, and loads each needle into
an internal tubular magazine. The Helios pattern loads specialized
ammunition that contain both a charge cell and a needle: Wt 2.5/1,
Shots 5 (3).
Boltgun, 14mm Bolt Shell (Locke, M.24)
A large, inelegant weapon based on brute force and pure stopping
power, the bolter fires an armor-piercing projectile known as a
bolt shell. The shell is first propelled by an initial explosive charge,
which ignites a secondary rocket within the shell itself, massively
increasing the effective range of the shell. Once the shell impacts, it
is led into the hapless target by an adamantium reinforced tip at full
muzzle velocity. Once the mass-reactive fuse identifies penetration, a
secondary explosive charges detonates within the shell, shredding the
target from the inside out.
At the GM's discretion, the follow-up attack may trigger once the
shell has hit DR/HP equal to half it's damage, it's full damage, allow
the shooter to manually determine this, or simply allow the shooter
to choose when it detonates. In any case, once the follow-up attack
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is triggered, the projectile itself cannot do any additional damage.
Remember the internal detonation rules from Basic Set (pg. 415)!
The standard Boltgun holds 20 rounds in a sickle-shaped magazine,
but can also be fitted with box (50 shots, 10 sec. reload, 14lb, -2 Bulk,
-1 Malf.), drum (25 shots, 8lb, -1 Bulk, -1 Malf.), or straight (15 shots,
3.5lb, +1 Bulk). Most models come with a detachable weighted stock
(+1 Acc, -1 Bulk, -1 ST, 2lbs).
The Ceres pattern bolt carbine is made to be a lightweight, more
practical variant for equipping large numbers of elite troops. It uses
a two round burst and heavy springs to decrease felt recoil; listed in
it's default configuration with a fixed stock and straight magazine:
Acc 5+2, Wt. 15/3.5, RoF 2, Shots 15+1 (3), ST 12†, Rcl 3. The Accatran
pattern is designed in a bullpup configuration for increased maneuverability, but
sacrifices accuracy and fire rate: Acc 3+1, Wt. 17/5.5, RoF 3, Bulk -5.
The Mars pattern is more often used in a long-range support role;
listed with a fixed stock: Acc 6+3, Wt. 25/5.5, RoF 1, Bulk -7. Both
Astartes and Adeptus Sororitas versions of this weapon exist; see the
respective sections for more information.
Hotshot Lasgun, 5cm Power Pack (Ryza, M.10)
A specialized pattern of lasgun, the hotshot fires a more penetrative
bolt at higher rates of fire, but is heavy and unwieldy at the best of
times. They are commonly used as the standard weapons of storm
troopers, but see little usage elsewhere due to their high cost and
significant maintenance requirements.
The Cadian pattern comes standard with a backpack mounted
ammo supply: Wt. 16/30, Shots 400 (60), Bulk -7. The Type XIV is a
heavier assault variant; listed in it's default configuration with a 2x
infrared scope: Damage 10d (2) burn, Acc 5+1, Range 1,050/3,400, Wt.
21.5/3, RoF 15, Shots 55 (3), ST 12†.
Lasgun, 4cm Power Pack (M37, M.10)
The weapon of choice for vast swathes of the Astra Militarum,
the lasgun focuses electrical energy into photon emissions fired
as a single lasbolt. While certain autoguns retain higher stopping
power, the lasgun is ubiquitous for it's high magazine capacity and
low production costs, and total reliability. The lasgun has countless
patterns; some of the more interesting are shown here.
 The M36 comes with a detachable carrying handle and a bayonet
lug. The listed stats for all patterns are for a fixed stock; folding stocks
are also available (HT pg. 160). Iron sights are standard, but both
collimating sights and 2-4x scopes are easily acquirable. Longer sickle
power packs (90 shots, 3.5lb, -1 Bulk) are available, but non-standard.
The M35 pattern was the predecessor to the M36, and is slightly
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heavier, though sickle power packs are easier to acquire: Wt. 11.5/2.4.
The M36G has a shorter barrel; Damage 7d (2) burn; Acc 5+2, Range
1,125/4,500, Wt. 10/2.4, Bulk -5. Similarly, Catachan Jungle Fighters
use the Catachan Mk. 4, based off the M36G but firing at full power
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with a heavier power coil: Damage 7d+2 (2) burn, Acc 3+1, Wt.
13.5/2.4, Bulk -5.
The longlas is a sniper variant, and primarily comes in two patterns.
The Mars Mk. X pattern is the most typical: Damage 9d (2) burn, Acc
6+4, Range 1,250/4,900, Wt. 19/2.4, RoF 2, Shots 20 (3), ST 10†, Bulk -7.
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The Hadd pattern is often used as an anti-materiel rifle: Damage 10d+1 (2), Acc
5+3, Range 1,300/5,000, Wt. 24/2.4, RoF 1, Shots 12 (3), ST 11†, Bulk -7.
The Lucius pattern is commonly used by the Death Korps of Krieg,
with a more powerful shot and limited rate of fire: Damage 8d+1 (2)
burn, Acc 5, Range 1,250/4,800, Wt. 14/2.4, RoF 3, Shots 30 (3), ST 10†,
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Rcl 3. The Mars Mk. II pattern is used by guerrilla regiments such as the Tallarn
Desert Raiders as an intermediate between an M36 and a longlas: Damage 8d (2)
burn, Acc 6+3, Range 1,200/4,750, Wt. 9.5/2.4, RoF 2, Shots 30 (3).
The Elysian Drop Troops use two patterns in a bullpup configuration for
areal assaults. The Accatran Mk. IV pattern is the standard variant: Wt.10/2.4,
RoF 10, Bulk -5. The carbine variant (Accatran Mk. IVc) is also available: Damage
6d+1 (2) burn, Acc 5+1, Range 1,100/4,500, Wt. 8/2.4, RoF 15, Shots 80 (3), Bulk -5.
The Merevech pattern feeds from two separate power packs and is designed
for shock troops usage in hive cities: Acc 5, Weight 15/4.8, Shots 60 x 2 (3), ST 10†.
More dedicated support variants exist; the Fractix pattern draws from two power
packs simultaneously, though it's heating coil is gargantuan: Acc 4, 25/4.8, RoF
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25, Shots 120 (6), ST 11†, Bulk -7.
Elite troops who cannot justify the bulk of a hotshot variant often use
expensive, hand-crafted patterns with increased efficiency. The Vostroyan
Firstborn are issued the wood-carved Vostroya pattern: Damage 8d (2) burn, Acc
7+2, Range 1,200/4,800, Wt. 9.5/2.4, RoF 10, Bulk -5.
The Minerva pattern is one of the rarest available, and is only commonly
seen in the use of Imperial nobility honor guards and Rogue Trader crews. It
uses the best components the Mechanicus can hand-craft, and features a unique
burst system that allows negligible recoil: Damage 8d (2) burn, Acc 7, Range
1,200/4,800, Wt. 10.5/2.4, RoF 9#/15, Bulk -5.
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Needle Rifle, 2mm Saboted Needle (Belasco, M.31)
A larger, rarer version of the needle pistol that fires a more
powerful beam. It is similar in most other facets of it's construction
and is primarily used for long-range assassinations. It also requires a
standard 4cm laspack to function, which must be changed after every
25 shots. Very few variants of this rifle see any actual combat use,
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as many of the creatures this may be used against are resistant to
poison, leading to longlas rifles being the preferred Astra Militarum
sniper rifle.
Combat Shotgun, 20mm Shotgun Shell (Fecundia, M.2)
The combat shotgun is typically differentiated from the standard
shotgun based on it's automatic action and larger magazine capacity.
Most combat shotguns are fed from a drum (as listed) or straight
(8 shots, 3 sec. reload, 3.5lb, +1 bulk) magazine, and come with a
bayonet lug. It is relatively common to shear off either the stock or
barrel to create a shorter weapon; use the rules listed in High Tech
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(pg. 106).
The Lucius-pattern use a revolving 8-round cylinder to cut down
on magazine weight: Wt. 15/2.8, Shots 8 (3i), Bulk -5. The Accatran
pattern features a dual tube system and shortened barrel for a smaller
overall profile: Damage 11d+1 pi++ /4d pi, Acc 2/2, Range 45/950/
500/5,000, Wt. 14/4.2, Shots 12+1 (3i), Bulk -4.
The Arbites are especially fond of the Mars Mk. VII pattern for it's
large integral magazine and fast firerate: Weight 30/16, RoF 7x8/8,
Shots 45+1 (3i), ST 11†, Bulk -7
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Shotgun, 23mm Shotgun Shell (Accatran Mk. XV, M.2)
The shotgun is a time-honored weapon of the Imperium, used
since ancient times to propel large munitions. They are commonly
seen among Imperial sailors and underhive scum for their power in
close quarters. Proper shotguns use a manual action, typically a slide
action, as opposed to the automatic action of the combat shotgun.
Shortened variants also exist; use the rules listed in High Tech (pg. 106)
for sawn-off variants.
The Deliverance pattern uses a detachable straight magazine
for increased capacity: Wt. 14/4, Shots 6+1 (3). The Lathe-pattern
uses three separate barrels for significantly increased fire-rate, but
is practically unusable past ten meters: Acc 0/0, Wt. 25.5/16.5, RoF
6x8/6, Shots 25+1 (5), ST 13†, Rcl 1/5.
Shotlas, 4cm Power Pack (Footfall, M.10)
A unreliable modification to the lasgun, a shotlas uses an
internal refraction system to scatter the lasbolt into dozens of
smaller projectiles. It is typically only used by those in desperate
circumstances, as it's complete lack of accuracy and low stopping
power per pellet remands it to use at point blank range. However,
it is popular on frontier worlds as a last resort to be pressed against
a target directly, especially as rechargeable power packs are more
easily acquired than precious autogun ammunition. The Adeptus
Mechanicus heavily frowns upon the shotlas in all incarnations.
Exterminator, 5mm Promethium Sheet (Mars, M.12)
A small flat cartridge filled with promethium, the exterminator
is a reliable backup weapon used throughout the Imperium. Once
attached to a weapon, it can be triggered by pushing a small lever,
which ignites and fires the promethium in a wide sheet of destruction
While it can be used by itself, most exterminator cartridges are made
to be mounted onto an existing weapon's side, which add +1 Bulk
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Flamer, 3L Promethium Tank (Desolator, M.24)
The Desolator-pattern is the most common variant of one of
the Imperium's most brutally effective weapons, the flamer. The
mechanism of a flamer ejects thick streams of a sticky napalm
called promethium at the target area before igniting it, leaving any
unfortunate enough to be splattered to burn to whithered husks. Due
to the oxidizing nature the compound, it functions even underwater
and in space, though the stream's speed and range is heavily affected
in thick atmospheres.
Unfortunately, the flamer shares many of the same drawbacks
as the flamethrowers of old. It is practically useless against sealed
armor, such as powered armor, and can be easily stopped by even the
flimsiest of cover, requiring precious time to burn through. However,
many improvements in the gel used have been developed over time,
and certain types of promethium make up for these weaknesses in
spades.
The Accatran pattern uses a replaceable tank strapped to the user's
back with a tube leading to the weapon, rather than the tank being
attached to the weapon body itself: Wt. 30/12, Shots 10x2s (10), Bulk
-5. The Anoxis pattern uses a short burst of fuel rather than a jet:
Damage 4d+2 burn, Range 25/80, Wt. 24/12, Shots 15x1s (5).
The Hades pattern uses a large, irreplaceable promethium tank
mounted as a backpack for increased reserves: Wt. 26/32.5, Shots
20x3s (5), Bulk -7. Poorly equipped pirates often use a weapon known
as a flameburst, a manually pumped variant that requires Ready
maneuver between shots: Damage: 3d+2 burn, Range 15/50, Weight
13/12, Shots 15x1s (5), Bulk -7.
Hand Flamer, 2.5L Promethium Tank (Mezoa, M.24)
The smaller cousin of the flamer, the hand flamer is a pistol-sized
variant capable of the same power as a full flamer, with a limited tank
and shorter range. It's use outside sealed armor is inadvisable, as
it's broad stream often projects close enough to burn the wielder's
hand, and the muzzle can become hot enough to burn exposed flesh.
However, it is still commonly seen among Adeptus Ministorum and
Inquisitorial troops, if nothing more but for the terror it causes.
Heavy Flamer, 10L Promethium Tank (Ultima, M.24)
A massive, twin-barreled variant of a flamer, the heavy flamer is
primarily used as a mounted weapon in tight quarters or as a vehicle
mounted anti-swarm weapon. It is capable of firing for minutes before
reloading, and has a rather substantial range, allowing for entire
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battle arenas to be covered in a thick layer of promethium burning all
those who walk among it.
By default, the heavy flamer loads from an attached 10L tank of
promethium fuel, but a 50L mounted ammo supply (90x5s shots, 300
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second reload, 98lb, -2 Bulk) is also available. Those large or insane
enough to use a heavy flamer as a mobile weapon can attach this
mounted supply as a backpack.
Lascannon, 25 cm Power Pack (Mars, M.10)
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armor weapons commonly used by the Imperium. Based on the same
technology that powers a standard lasgun, the lascannon is simply
amplified to powers orders of magnitude higher. Due to it's accuracy
and range, it can stop even the heaviest of armor in their tracks, often
bypassing non-hardened armor in a single shot, though it struggles
against the hardened armors of baneblades and other super-heavy
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armored vehicles.
By default, a lascannon is powered by a 250mm power pack, but a
backpack mounted power array (10 shots, 300 second reload, 90lb, -2
Bulk) is also available.
Multi-Melta, 30 cm Fusion Cell (Maxima, M.19)
The larger cousin of the meltagun, the multi-melta counters the
range and accuracy of the las-cannon with sheer stopping power, as
repeated hits will burn through any armor if exposed long enough,
and the explosive properties of the melta stream grants it significant
effectiveness against heavy infantry and crowded formations.
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Unfortunately, the short range and explosive nature can lead to
significant friendly fire if used in conjunction with other forces, but
this is sometimes a sacrifice an Astartes is willing to make.
By default, a multi-melta is powered by a 300mm fusion cell, but a
backpack mounted fusion reactor (64 shots, 300 second reload, 121lb,
-3 Bulk) is also available.
Plasma Cannon, 80mm Hydrogen Cell (Ragefire, M.22)
An appropriately sized anti-armor variant of the plasma gun, the
plasma cannon is a massive frame primarily consisting of a large
heat coil and vented muzzle. Standing strong amongst mounted anti-
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armor weapons, the plasma cannon's ordinary fire can shred through
armor, but it's overcharged blast can easily annihilate most armored
vehicles at significant ranged. Unfortunately, this power is fed from a
number of small hydrogen cells that must all be individually replaced
upon running dry, so it is primarily useful as a long-range precision
weapon, or in hit and run tactics.
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By default, the plasma cannon feeds it's fusion reactor from a
80mm hydrogen cell, but a backpack mounted hydrogen tank (80
shots, 85lb, -3 Bulk) is also available.
Autocannon, 55mm Explosive Shell (Mars, M.2)
The autocannon is the simplest heavy weapon used by the
Imperium, little more than a massive autogun firing an extraordinarily
large shell. It is rarely fielded by any units other than the Imperial
Guard, as the heavy bolter is preferred for sheer killing power.
However, one should not underestimate the power of an autocannon.
A single shell can easily rip through the heaviest infantry armor, and
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coordinated fire can obliterate formations in seconds.
Autocannons almost exclusively load from 20 round drum
magazines (listed), but can also load from 45 round ammo boxes
(320lbs) for crew-served emplacements.
Heavy Bolter, 25mm Bolt Shell (Maxima, M.24)
The primary heavy machine gun of the Imperium, the heavy bolter
is one of the most versatile weapon in their arsenal. It is typically
chambered in the largest standard bolt shell used by the Imperium,
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and can feed out of either a disintegrating belt or a box magazine. In
most Imperial Guard formations, it functions as a crew-served heavy
weapon, with three or four guardsmen lugging the massive weapon
and ammunition into position.
Heavy bolters are typically fed from 50 rounds box magazines
(listed), 150 round ammo boxes (125lb) that are carried alongside
the weapon as a crew-served emplacement, or 300 round backpack
ammo supplies (300 second reload, 415lb, -2 Bulk) for those fortunate
enough to be clad in powered armor.
The only other mass-produced pattern is the Accatran pattern,
meant to be carried by a crew of two and used in hit and run attacks.
It is a relatively compact weapon that feeds from 25 round magazines
that sit flush in the weapon, and can be carried by a single man;
typical formations provides one man with the weapon, and the other
with ammunition: Wt. 50/23, RoF 4, Shots 25+1 (5), Bulk -7, Rcl 3. It
is typically equipped with a bipod and 2-4x magnified optic.
Melee Weapons
Melee Weaponry
Human melee weapons fall into four broad categories: Chain,
Force, Mono, and Power. Each weapon shown in this table is a
reference for some of the weapons provided in Low Tech, but is not
exhaustive. Presented alongside each category is a general rule for
creating more weaponry of that type:
Chain. Chain weaponry consists of motorized bitting teeth
fashioned to rip through enemy flesh and armoring. They are loud,
brutal weapons prone to spurts of blood and gore, and therefore, a
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favorite of the Imperium.
Creation: Multiply positive damage bonus by 3.5, add one dice
and (3). Multiply weight by 1.7. Add +2 to effective ST. Typically RC
G-3.
Force. Force weapons are specialized Psyker weaponry, with a force
amplifier built into the hilt and striking surface allowing the Psyker to
channel their terrifying psychic abilities through the weapon and into
their foe. Each weapon is made specifically for the Psyker, who wields
it for the rest of their lifetime, and is often buried with them.
Creation: Use a mono weapon as a base. Add +2 weight. Add [1]
to the note's field. Any individual with Magery (Psyker) 1 or higher
may add a linked attack that deals his Magery (Psyker) level in dice of
corrosive warp damage. Typically RC G-1.
Mono. Mono weapons are practically identical to their primitive
counterparts, but with a fine mono-molecular edge. Crushing weapons
can also be made into mono weapons, but instead by reinforcing their
striking surface with an adamantium head.
Creation: Add +2 damage and (2). Typically RC G-4.
Power. Power weapons use an integrated power field that covers
the blade or striking surface to rip apart any matter at the molecular
level. They are incredible armor-penetrating weapons, easily keeping
pace with the Imperium's most robust small arms, and exceptional
dueling weapons. Most allowed to carry a power weapon do so with
pride, and a power weapon is a common sign of rank and authority.
Creation: Use a mono weapon as a base. Add (5). Add +1 weight.
It damages any weapon or body part it parries or which parries or
blocks it unless that weapon is a force or power weapon. Typically
RC G-1.
Quality weaponry used by the Adeptus Astartes, Imperial nobility,
and the Adepta Sororitas is significantly more effective. Plasma-
treated chain weaponry have an armor penetrator of (5) instead of
(3), and well-made power weaponry can achieve an armor penetrator
of (10). Both are RC G-1, but would be nearly impossible to acquire
without significant contacts and effort if one was not part of the
Adeptus Astartes or Adepta Sororitas.
AXE/MACE (DX-5, FLAIL-4, OR TWO-HANDED AXE/MACE-3)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainaxe sw+3d (3) cut 1 0U 7 13 G-3
9 Shock Mace sw+3 cr 1 0U 6 12 G-3

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10 Force Axe sw+4 (2) cut 1 0U 5 11 G-1 [1]
10 Force Mace sw+5 (2) cr 1 0U 6 12 G-1 [1]
10 Power Axe sw+4 (5) cut 1 0U 6 11 G-2 [2]

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10 Power Mace sw+5 (5) cr 1 0U 7 12 G-2 [2]

BOXING, BRAWLING, KARATE, OR DX

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Shock Gauntlet thr+1 cr C 0 1.5 - G-3
follow-up HT-5 aff -

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10 Power Fist thr+4 (10) cr C 0U 7 - G-1 [2, 3]

BROADSWORD (DX-5, FORCE SWORD-4, RAPIER-4, SABER -4, SHORTSWORD-2, OR TWO-HANDED SWORD-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainsword sw+2d (3) cut 1 0 8 12 G-3

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10 Force Sword sw+3 (2) cut 1 0 6 10 G-1 [1]
or thr+4 (2) imp 1, 2 0 - 10 - [1]
10 Power Rapier sw+2 (5) cut 1, 2 0 4 10 G-2 [2]
or thr+3 (5) imp 1, 2 0 - 10 - [2]
10 Power Sword sw+3 (5) cut 1 0 5 10 G-2 [2]
or thr+4 (5) imp 1, 2 0 - 10 - [2]

FLAIL (DX-6, AXE/MACE-4, OR TWO-HANDED FLAIL-3)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainflail sw+4d (3) cr 1 0U 10 14 G-3 [4]
10 Force Flail sw+5 (2) cr 1 0U 8 12 G-1 [4]

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10 Power Flail sw+5 (5) cr 1 0U 7 12 G-2 [4]

KNIFE (DX-4, FORCE SWORD 3, MAIN-GAUCHE-3, OR SHORTSWORD-3)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
8 Bayonet sw (2) cut C, 1 -1 1 6 G-4
or thr+2 (2) imp C -1 - 6 -
9 Chainblade sw+1d (3) cut C, 1 0 3 9 G-3
9 Kraken Knife sw+1 (3) cut C, 1 -1 1.5 8 G-3
or thr+1 (2) imp C -1 - 8 -
10 Powerblade sw+1 (5) cut C, 1 0 2.5 9 G-2 [2]
10 or thr+2 (5) imp C, 1 0 - 9 - [2]

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POLEARM (DX-5, SPEAR-4, STAFF-4, OR TWO-HANDED AXE/MACE-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainglaive sw+4d (3) cut 2, 3* 0U 14 13‡ G-3
10 Force Glaive sw+5 (2) cut 2, 3* 0U 10 11‡ G-1 [1]
or sw+5 (2) imp 1-3* 0U - 11‡ - [1]

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10 Power Glaive sw+5 (5) cut 2, 3* 0U 9 11‡ G-2 [2]
or sw+5 (5) imp 1-3* 0U - 11‡ - [2]

SHIELD (DX-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
10 Shield Bash w. Power thr+2 (5) burn 1 No - - - [2]

RAPIER (DX-5, BROADSWORD-4, MAIN-GAUCHE-3, SABER-3, OR SMALLSWORD-3)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
10 Power Rapier sw+2 (5) cut 1, 2 0F 4 10 G-2 [2]
or thr+3 (5) imp 1, 2 0F - 10 - [2]

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SHORTSWORD (DX-5, BROADSWORD-2, FORCE SWORD-4, JITTE/SAI-3, KNIFE-4, SABER-4, SMALLSWORD-4,
OR TONFA-3)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chain-gladius sw+1d (3) cut 1 0 4 10 G-3
9 Shock Baton sw cr 1 0 2 6 G-3
follow-up HT-3 aff
10 Power Cutlass sw+2 (5) cut 1 0 3 8 G-2 [2]
or thr+3 (5) imp 1 0 - 8 - [2]

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SPEAR (DX-5, POLEARM-4, OR STAFF-2)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
8 Bayonet thr+5 (2) cut 1, 2* 0 1 9† G-4
9 Chainblade (Bayonet) sw+2d (3) cut 1, 2* 0 3 9† G-3

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10 Powerblade (Bayonet) sw+5 (5) cut 1, 2* 0 2.5 9† G-2 [2]

TWO-HANDED AXE/MACE (DX-5, AXE/MACE-3, POLEARM-4, OR TWO-HANDED FLAIL-4)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes

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9 Chainaxe sw+4d (3) cut 1 0U 7 12† G-3
9 Shock Mace sw+4 cr 1 0U 6 12† G-3
follow-up HT-5 aff
9 Shock Maul sw+5 cr 1, 2* 0U 13 13 ‡ G-3
follow-up HT-7 aff
10 Force Axe sw+5 (2) cut 1 0U 5 10† G-1

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10 Force Mace sw+6 (2) cr 1 0U 6 11† G-1 [1]
10 Power Axe sw+5 (5) cut 1 0U 6 10† G-2 [1]
10 Power Mace sw+6 (5) cr 1 0U 7 11† G-2 [2]
10 Power Maul sw+2d (5) cr 1, 2* 0U 14 13‡ G-2 [2]
11 Thunder Hammer sw+5d (10) ex cr 1, 2* 0U 17.5 15‡ G-0

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TWO-HANDED SWORD (DX-5, BROADSWORD-4, OR FORCE SWORD-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainsword sw+3d (3) cut 1 0 8 11† G-3
9 Eviscerator sw+4d (3) cut 1, 2 0 13 14† G-3
10 Force Sword sw+3 (2) cut 1 0 6 9† G-1 [1]
or thr+5 (2) imp 1, 2 0 - 9† - [1]
10 Power Claymore sw+5 (5) cut 1, 2 0 8 12† G-2 [2]
or sw+5 (5) imp 1 0 - 12† - [2]
10 Power Sword sw+3 (5) cut 1 0 5 9† G-2 [2]
or thr+5 (5) imp 1, 2 0 - 9† - [2]

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[1] This weapon has a force amplifier, allowing Psykers to use it to
great effect. Any individual with Magery (Psyker) 1 or above may add
a linked attack that deals his Magery (Psyker) level in dice of corrosive
warp damage.
[2] This weapon's striking surface contains a power field generator,
allowing it to destroy any weapon it touches. It damages any non-force
or power weapon or body part it parries or which parries or blocks it.
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[3] Provides 45 (Hardened 1) DR to the user's hand and forearm,
and grants Arm Strength 5 for the arm it is mounted on. The arm
additionally counts as +1 SM for grappling purposes.
[4] Attempts to parry flails are at -4; fencing weapons ("F" parry)
can't parry at all! Attempts to block such weapons are at -2.

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Munitions
THROWING (DX-3 OR DROPPING-4)

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TL Weapon Effect Weight Fuse Bulk RC Notes
9 Concussion Grenade, 55mm 5dx4 cr ex 1.2 2-3 -2 G-3
9 Fragmentation Grenade, 55mm 5dx3 [2d] cr ex 1.2 2-3 -2 G-3
9 Stun Grenade, 55mm HT-7 aff (10) 1.2 1-2 -2 G-3
9 Blind Grenade, 65mm Smoke (10 yards) 1.5 1-2 -3 G-3
9 Inhalation Grenade, 65mm Gas (10 yards) 1.5 1-2 -3 G-3
9 Whitefire Grenade, 65mm 6dx3 [2d burn] burn ex 1.5 3-4 -3 G-2
10 Haywire Grenade, 65mm 5dx2 fat ex sur 1.5 3-4 -3 G-1
9 Krak Grenade, 80mm 5dx9 (10) cr 2.5 4-5 -3 G-3

Concussion Grenade, 55mm (TL9). Essentially a plasteel cylinder Stun Grenade, 55mm (TL9). A compact core of concentrated

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packed with simple explosives, concussion grenades are highly
effective in enclosed spaces and thick atmospheres. In a tight spot,
a concussion grenade can also be used as an improvised explosive
charge, though it lacks any ability to penetrate armor.
Fragmentation Grenade, 55mm (TL9). A jacket of large, cut metal
pellets surrounding an explosive core. When detonated, the explosive
force is relatively mild, but the pellets can cause significant injuries
on unarmored targets. These are the most common grenades seen
throughout the Imperium.
magnesium and potassium nitrate shrouded in a non-disintegrating
shell. On detonation, the core creates a blinding flash and deafening
crack, disorientating any target unfortunate enough to be without
earshot. While quite effective in enclosed spaces, stun grenades are
ineffective against any armor equipped with auto-senses or other
dedicated defenses.
Blind Grenade, 65mm (TL9). A cannister filled with chemical
smoke that emits in a large cloud when detonated. This smoke is only
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 Inhalation Grenade, 65mm (TL9). A generalized blind cannister
filled with compressed gases that emit in a large cloud. Often used to
pacify crowds or to inject lethal gas into rooms.
Whitefire Grenade, 65mm (TL9). Compressed white promethium
layered around an explosive core, similar to a fragmentation grenade.
On detonation, a sheet of promethium is expelled, while smaller
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fragments of flame-coated metal spread over a large area. Commonly
used for munitions demolition and to provide area-denial capabilities.
Haywire Grenade, 65mm (TL10). This grenade emits an electric
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charge powerful enough to transmit through any atmosphere,
shorting unlucky machine spirits in the blast zone. They are sparingly
used, as their presence invokes the revulsion of the Mechanicus.
Krak Grenade, 80mm (TL9). The most common handheld anti-
armor equipment available to troopers, the krak grenade is one of the
most beloved multi-tools available to the Astra Militarum, consisting
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of a rounded canister containing a shaped charge, gyroscopic
stabilization system, and magnetic attachment points.
Typically, the shaped charge is faced upwards in the canister, but
if the grenade is magnetically attached, the gyroscope will rotate the
charge to face towards the attachment point. While ineffective against
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the frontal armor of most heavy vehicles, a krak grenade can make
short work of lighter armor, and is commonly used to breach doors,
walls, and occasionally in large numbers against heavy infantry.
Missiles
Munitorum missiles are primarily 84mm gyro-stabilized finned
rockets meant to be used against large swarms or armored targets.
Each missile has a minimum activation range of 15m and a maximum
range of 75km, though missiles can be tweaked to detonate before
reaching maximum range automatically to prevent unintended
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TL Weapon Damage Weight RC
9 Fragmentation Missile, 84mm 6dx8 [5d] cr ex 8lb G-2
9 Flakk Missile, 84mm 10d (5) pi 8lb G-2
9 Krak Missile, 84mm 7dx11 (10) cr 8lb G-2
Fragmentation Missile, 84mm (TL9). A concussive missile jacketed
with edged plasteel fragmentation. Can be set to detonate on impact,
or as air-burst detonations at a specified range, though this takes three
seconds and a dataslate per missile.
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Flakk Missile, 84mm (TL9). An anti-air annular blast fragmentation
missile with hardened adamantium spikes. Treat as a multiple
projectile attack with ROF 1x550, Rcl 1. Can be set to a homing mode
that tracks either thermal or electro-magnetic emissions.
Krak Missile, 84mm (TL9). Sharing much the same construction
as a krak grenade, but containing a significantly larger shaped charge,
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Krak missiles can easily penetrate most vehicular armor, though it
lacks the ability to penetrate frontal armor of most tanks. It counts as
a HEAT warhead for the purposes of laminated armor.
Weapon Modifications
Dipole Maglock
A dipole maglock consists of two parts; a small hyper-magnetic
insert which attaches to the user's armor, and an oppositely-charged
companion piece which is placed on the weapon's body. When brought
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close, the two magnets lock into place, ensuring that the weapon is
safely stored until it is needed. Each set of dipole maglocks has an
ST rating for the strength of the magnetic attraction, usually six for
human variants, and twenty for Astartes variants.
When the user wishes to unholster the weapon, he gains a +4 to
any Fast-Draw check to do so. To gain the bonus, the user must be at
least 4 ST higher than this limit. If he is not, he gains no bonus, and
if his Strength is lower than the ST rating, he must make a Strength
check to remove the item at all! 2lb. RC G-3
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Sights and Aiming Modules
All sights from High Tech, page 155-157, are available at RC G-4
for mundane sights and RC G-3 for Computer Sights and Thermal-
Imaging Sights.
Additionally, the following targeting systems are available from
Ultra-Tech, page 149-152:
• HUD Link. Standard issue for all Astartes weaponry. Relatively
rare in Astra Militarum use. RC G-2.
• Multispectral Laser Sight. Commonly used by Storm Troopers
with preysense goggles. LG G-2.
• Enhanced Targeting Scope. More typically known as an omni-
scope. Extraordinarily rare and typically only employed by
high ranking Astartes and Inquisitors. RC A-0, I-0.
Poisons
The Imperium rarely use poisons in a large-scale capacity,
primarily due to the cost of creating customized poisons compared to
a lasgun or promethium, but they are occasionally used in needle rifle
rounds and gas grenades.
Beta-Cyanide (TL9)
The most common poison used by assassins and soldiers alike,
beta-cyanide is a simple, fast-acting poison that causes histotoxic
hypoxia, essentially suffocating the subject from inside their own
bloodstream. This poison is useless against any target without blood
or a respiratory system.
As a blood or respiratory agent, it has no delay. As a contact or
digestive agent, it has a 10 minute delay. In all cases, there is no HT
roll to resist! Inflicts 6d+1 toxic damage immediately. RC G-2.
Kraken Tranquilizer (TL9)
Commonly used to tranquilize dangerous creatures on agri-worlds
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and death worlds, kraken tranquilizer acts as a powerful nervous
depressant, putting most creatures to immediate sleep, though
overuse can easily kill the target. Despite the name, it is quite useless
against space krakens.
As a blood or respiratory agent, it has a 15 second delay, and as
a contact or digestive agent, it has a 3 minute delay. An HT-5 roll is
required to resist; failure inflicts 1d-2 fat damage. This is repeated
every five seconds, until 6 cycles have passed. RC G-3.
Triflic Superacid (TL9)
Not actually a poison, but the only form of acid that can be stably
loaded into a needle rifle round. Even a small dose can melt a man
alive from the inside, leaving little but bone and liquid residue behind.
On contact, deal 1d corrosive damage, cyclically every second, up
to eight seconds. RC G-2.
Neural Hyper-Stim (TL9)
Practically the exact opposite of kraken tranquilizer, neural hyper-
stim attempts to overload the subject's nervous system with inputs,
flooding their body with neurotransmitters. For most subjects, this
results in a short period of simultaneous euphoria and pain, as every
biological system sends conflicting reports to their nervous system.
As a blood or respiratory agent, it has a 4 second delay. As a contact
or digestive agent, it has a 2 minute delay. An HT-7 roll is required to
resist; failure inflicts both Euphoria and Severe Pain (pp. B428) for
five seconds per degree of failure. RC G-2.
Neurotoxin Alpha (TL10)
A complex mix of neurotransmitters and nervous suppressors,
neurotoxin alpha causes short-lived bursts of hyper-aggression in its
subjects, causing disr1uption throughout enemy lines. It is commonly
used as a preliminary attack against unsuspecting groups, causing
friends to turn to foes and paranoia to spread.
This toxin can only be administered as a blood agent. It has a
10 second delay, and requires an HT-6 roll to resist; failure inflicts
Hallucinations and Paranoia, as well as the Bad Temper and Berserk
disadvantages for ten seconds per degree of failure. RC G-2.
Neurotoxin Gamma (TL10)
A simple yet effective poison, neurotoxin gamma simply attempts
to collapse the target's nervous system entirely, stopping heart and
lung activity and eventually causing brain death. It is almost entirely
lethal against most humans, and can even be effective against Astartes
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in large enough doses.
This toxin can only be administered as a blood or respiratory
agent. It has a 5 second delay, and requires an HT-12 roll to resist;
failure inflicts 1d toxic damage per five seconds, until ten cycles have
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passed. Loss of 1/2 HP inflicts Neurological Disorder (Severe) and loss
of 2/3 HP inflicts Neurological Disorder (Crippling), permanently. RC
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Shotgun Ammunition
While the standard shot and slugs available for shotguns pale in
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comparison to the standard bolt shell, the true power of a shotgun
lies it's flexibility as a platform to launch unconventional munitions.
All ammunition options from High Tech are available, with the
exception of APDSDU and APFSDSDU rounds; any armor-piercing
slug chambered in 20mm shells or above are RC G-3.
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Breaching Shot
Designed to take down doors, walls, and windows at short range,
breaching shot consists of small, mushrooming projectiles, ensuring
that the full force of a shell is focused onto a small area with little
over-penetration. While highly effective at close range, air resistance
morphs the shot over long distances, severely limiting it's range.
Treat as shot. Change the damage type to cr. Multiply damage by
1.4. Multiply pellet count by 1.2. Multiply range by 0.3. RC G-3.
Ignis Shot
By placing an incendiary micro-explosive charge in each shot
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pellet, ignis shot can quickly cover an area with flame and smoke,
though it is no substitute for the proper cleansing power of a flamer.
Treat as shot. Change damage type to burn ex. Add an armor
divisor of (0.5); objects without DR get DR 1. Multiply range by 0.9.
RC G-3.
Razor-Web Shot
Not to be confused with webber slugs, razor-web shot expands in
travel into a thin mono-fiber fabric that whips through any creature
unluckily enough to be caught. Typically effective against masses of
lightly armored infantry, often leaving maimed, screaming victims in
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it's wake.
Treat as shot when used in a shotgun. Multiply damage by 1.2.
Change damage type to cut. Add an armor divisor of (2). Multiply
range by 0.7. RC G-2.
Scrambler Shot
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Primarily used as riot control and to capture live specimens,
scrambler shot is coated with microscopic needles that inject potent
neurotoxins into the subject on impact, causing immense pain and
potential unconsciousness.
Treat as shot when used in a shotgun. Change damage type to fat.
Add an armor divisor of (0.2); objects without DR get DR 1. Add a
linked HT-3 Agony Affliction. Multiply range by 1.2. RC G-3.
Shredder Slugs
A heavy fragmentation charge implanted in each slug shreds
through exposed flesh with minuscule mono-fibers. Ineffective against
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most forms of armoring due to the lack of mass behind each fragment.
Treat as slug when used in a shotgun. Change damage type to cut
ex. Add fragmentation damage equal to the normal pellet damage.
Add an armor divisor of (0.5) to both the slug and fragmentation
damage; objects without DR get DR 1. Multiply range by 0.4. RC G-2.
Webber Slugs
Designed to take live prisoners, webber slugs expand into sticky
gelatinous fibers shortly after leaving the barrel, making movement
and defense tremendously difficult for the victim. The fibers will
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degrade over time, lasting an hour in normal conditions.
Treat as slugs when used in a shotgun. Each attack does no
damage, but counts as a Binding (pp. B40) with a ST equal to half
the normal dices of damage. The Binding can only be damaged by
burning, corrosive, or cutting damage, and is completely ineffective
against targets of 30 ST or larger. Multiply range by 0.4. RC G-2.
uman rugs
The world of Warhammer 40,000 is littered with drugs of various
legality and effect. The most common drugs are alcohol, lho (similar
to modern tobacco), obscura (similar to opium or heroin), and recaf
(coffee). All other modern narcotics and drugs have appropriate
analogues, and this handbook focuses on drugs unique to the setting.
The following drugs from Bio-Tech are appropriate at the listed
Requisition Classes. Some of these drugs are more appropriate than
others; drugs with nicknames listed should be allowed in almost any
campaign:
• Adder: Due to it's inherent side-effects, it would see little
military usage, and would likely be an illegal narcotic.
However, it is part of a cocktail with Basic known as "slaught";
see the Basic entry. RC G-2.
• Antirad: This drug is highly appropriate, and sees constant
use in both it's TL9 and TL10 form across irradiated worlds
throughout the Imperium. Troops entering irradiated areas
through usage of atomics will likely be issued antirad to keep
themselves alive. RC G-3.
• Ascepaline: This drug is more commonly known as "regen",
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and is used by elite troops on long missions. It is rare outside
this context, and would only be available to nobles and other
rich citizens. RC G-2.
• Basic: Serves as the primary ingredient in a drug cocktail
known as "slaught", comprising of one dose of ST or DX
enhancing Adder and one dose of Basic. Highly popular
among criminal elements for the combat boost it provides,
and sees limited, unsanctioned use in military units. RC G-2.
• Genericillin: This drug would be widely available to good
Imperial citizens on stable worlds, though it likely be a last
resort. Nobles may use this as a first resort before resorting to
more obscure treatments. RC G-3.
• Hypercoagulin: Likely used by elite troops in standard medkits
for particularly grievous wounds. It may also be used as a rare
assassination tool, but far more effective poisons exist. RC
G-2.
• Insenium: Used by Imperial nobles and Rogue Trader to
stave off aging. This is the most effective anti-aging drug the
Imperium has access to, and nobles often trade cities or even
planets for a steady supply. RC G-0.
• Longevity: More common than Insenium and used by Imperial
officers, Inquisitors, and other important personnel to extend
their lifespan alongside constant rejuvenating surgeries. RC
G-2.
• Superstim: This drug is more commonly known as simply
"stim". It is a very common drug in both civilian and military
usage; many users eventually die of circulatory and mental
damage caused by overuse. RC G-4.
• Ursaline: Zero and low gravity environments are relatively
rare, as artificial gravity generators are ubiquitous on
voidships. This would only be used by hard to replace void
specialists who consistently operate in zero-G. RC G-3.
While nanotech and biomod surgeries are appropriate, they
will not all be listed here. The Game Master is encouraged to make
determinations on a case by case basis based on the thematic elements
of his campaign.
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Due to the broad differences in effective Tech Level, the equipment
of Warhammer 40,000 is scattered from miraculous to mundane.
Below is listed some of the most common items found, but all items
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from High Tech and Low Tech are appropriate for the setting, and the
Game Master should be generous in allowing novel items or Ultra-
Tech gear he feels is appropriate.
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Communications
Micro-Bead (TL9). Standard Munitorum "micro"-beads are often
simple radio headsets, but a true micro-bead is a tiny bead that fits
into an ear, and sub-vocalization patch that allow concealed radio
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conversation. 5km range. neg. RC G-4.
Vox-Caster (TL9). A large box containing a radio system allowing
long range radio broadcasting and receiving. 500km broadcast range.
32lb. RC G-4.
Vox-Priv (TL9). Vox jamming device that broadcasts white noise on
standard channels, effectively blocking most communication within
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10km. A sufficiently powerful broadcaster or using a higher frequency
than the vox-priv's range can bypass the jam. 15lb. RC G-2.
Climbing and Flying Gear
Grapnel (TL9). Pistol-like launcher that fires and retracts a magnetic
grappling hook. Treat as Guns (Pistol) roll with Acc 2, and a maximum
range of 250m. See Grapnel under Guns (Pistol) for damage if used
as a weapon. The launcher can winch up to 400lbs at a rate of 1m/s.
2.5lb. RC G-4. Astartes variants have a maximum range of 550m, and
can winch up to 10,000lb as a rate of 5m/s. 12.5lb. RC A-4.
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Grav-Chute (TL10). A pair of shoulder-mounted thrusters and a
suspensor field that counters gravitic pull. Grants Flight (20m/s,
Gliding) for up to 400lbs. 15.5lb. RC G-4. Astartes variants grant
Flight (100m/s, Gliding) for up to 10,000lb. 95lb. RC A-4.
Jump Pack (TL9). A massive pair of jet engines mounted on a
harness. Due to the intense heat produced, a jump pack is unusable
without powered armor, and the fuel reserve only lasts for five minutes
of powered flight. Adeptus Sororitas variants can lift up to 1,000lbs,
and grant Flight (15m/s, Cannot Hover). 35lb. RC I-1. Astartes variants
can lift up to 10,000lb, and grant Flight (25m/s, Cannot Hover). 130lb.
RC A-3.
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Mag-Boots (TL9). Electromagnetic boots that latch onto any
metallic surface, allowing the user to walk in low-gravity environments,
usually built into armored boots. If the user is strong or light enough,
the boots also allow vertical movement in normal gravity. The boots
can hold up to 400lbs, although the user's legs may not be as robust.
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4.5lb. RC G-4. Astartes variants can hold up to 10,000lbs. 14lb. RC
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Covert Operations Gear
Chameleoline Cloak (TL9). Microscopic weave of sensors and
cameras mixed into a chemically refractive material, often worn as
a cloak, that morphs into an image of the material behind it. The
cloak must be worn on top of all equipment to gives its bonus. Gives
Chameleon 2 only when standing still. 1.5lb. RC G-3.
Chameleoline Tarp (TL9). Low quality chameleoline fabric made
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in large sheets to camouflage large emplacements. Often combined
with manual camouflage appropriate to the environment. Gives
Chameleon 1 only when placed on a still surface. 2.5lb/m2. RC G-3.
Stummer (TL9). A small device that emits counter-signals to
nearby sounds, with a tenancy to overheat. Gives a +3 to Stealth
rolls involving sound. However, the device lasts 5 minutes before
overheating, at which point it requires 15 minutes to cool down. Any
individual within 8 meters of the stummer that succeeds on a Hearing
roll notices sounds seem muddled, although he may not know exactly
what is causing it. 1lb. RC G-2.
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Medical
Diagnostor (TL10). A large metallic wand attached to a dataslate
which can diagnose all known illnesses on a human or human-
adjacent race. The Diagnostor simply prints out the exact malady
of the individual. The wielder must still succeed on a +10 Diagnosis
check to ensure he understands the information the readout provides.
Any Daemonic or truly bizarre (at the GM's discretion) malady is not
contained within the Diagnostor. 4lb. RC G-4.
Medi-Kit (TL9). Most medical kits within the Imperium are simple
affairs made to keep their patient alive, but truly elite forces rely on
the advanced technology contained within a Medi-Kit to keep their
patients fighting. Counts as a full crash kit and surgical kit for humans,
and contains a built-in Diagnostor, 5 stim packs, 2 ascepaline doses,
and two single-use bionics (one arm and one leg). 20lb. RC G-2.
Narthecium (TL10). Specialized equipment issued to Astartes
Apothecaries to treat Adeptus Astartes casualties. Contains a small
adamantine chain-blade (treat as a chain large knife) that can pierce
and remove powered armor plates, and a reductor to extract gene-
seed into a cryo-chamber with a Surgery roll. Counts as a full crash kit
and surgical kit for Astartes only, and contains a built-in Diagnostor.
55lb. RC A-3.
Repair Cement (TL10). Patches of quick-sealing ceramite cement
applied to powered armor to fix sealant leaks. Multiple patches may
be required for large injuries. Counts as restoring the Sealed trait on
compromised armor, but does not actually repair the affected area.
5lb. RC A-4, I-1.
Single-Use Bionic (TL10). A single bionic limb made to quickly
bond with the patient. Application requires a Surgery-3 roll, and
is highly painful as the limb bonds with the bone and spinal cord.
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Counts as a 8 ST bionic limb with a battery that lasts 2 days. $10,000.
Legs weight 10lbs, arms weight 5lbs. RC G-2.
Sensors
Active Scanning Sensors
Auspex Array (TL10). A large array of sensors linked to a cogitator,
using arcane methods of detection and imaging to provide a real-
time map of the surrounding areas. Takes 5 minutes to fully set up.
Grants Scanning Sense (Para-Radar, 5km) and Detect (Heat/Gas/
Motion/Radiation, 5km), although any wall thicker than 5m will block
detection. Larger military models can increase range up to 5km, and
naval models can scan planets! 75lb. RC G-3.
Cartograph (TL10). Made to map unexplored planets without the
bulk of an auspex array. Grants Scanning Sense (Para-Radar, 5m) and
records anything scanned. 8lb. RC G-4.
Handheld Auspex (TL10). A small device bristling with attenas
and buttons, and a small screen that display readouts of the local
environment. Gives Detect (Heat/Gas/Motion/Radiation, 50m) when
looked at, although any wall thicker than 50cm will block detection.
3.5lb. RC G-4.
Siege Auspex (TL10). A massive device with a robust sensor suite
built to penetrate any surface. Takes an hour to fully set up. Grants
Scanning Sense (Para-Radar, 1km), irrelevant of any obstruction.
250lb. RC G-2.
Magnification Sensors
Munitorum Magnoculars (TL9). Cheap and reliable magnification
equipment. From 2x to 32x magnification, changeable through a dial.
Counts as a range finder with a 5km range, and can take images.
3.5lbs. RC G-4.
Mars Magnoculars (TL10). Used by Astartes and Tempestus Scions.
From 2x to 32x magnification, changeable through a dial. Counts as
a range finder with a 5km range, and can take images. Gives Night
Vision 9 and Infravision. 3lbs. RC G-2.
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Deadspace Earpiece (TL9). Small earpieces that emits a counter-
signal to any exceedingly loud noise. Often used for industrial
purposes. Gives Protected Sense (Hearing) and Hard of Hearing.
0.5lb. RC G-4. Military versions do not give Hard of Hearing. neg.
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RC G-4.
Filtration Plugs (TL10). Nose plugs with reactive materials that
automatically disable any airborne toxins while allowing normal
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aromatic materials to pass through. Often worn when a mask would
be too restrictive, or concealment is required.. Gives Protected Sense
(Smell). neg. RC G-4.
Wearable Sensors
Auto-Senses (TL10). Enhanced sensory systems typically only
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found on Astartes power armor. Gives Acute Sense (Vision, Hearing)
2, Infravision, Night Vision 9, and Protected Sense (Hearing, Vision).
Augmented systems found on Tactical Dreadnought armor or Artificer
suits provide Acute Sense (Vision, Hearing) 4 instead. RC A-3.
Photo Contacts (TL9). Contact lenses that slot into the eye socket.
Gives Night Vision 6. 0.05lb. RC G-3.
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Photo-Visor (TL9). Lenses that project a colored IR image. Goggles
attached to a helmet give No Peripheral Vision while in use; lenses
slotted into a helmet do not. Gives Night Vision 9 and Protected Sense
(Vision). 1.5lb. RC G-3.
Preysense Goggles (TL10). Often confused with thermal imaging,
preysense uses powerful machine spirits to identify and highlight
creatures within it's sight as red silhouettes Treat as Infravision
functional on any target that emits heat or is in motion. 2.5lb. RC G-2.
Scout Goggles (TL10). Bulky goggles worn by Astartes Scouts.
Contains an in-built set of Mars Magnoculars and a Photo-Visor.
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Additionally grants Microscopic Vision 1, No Peripheral Vision,
Ultravision, and 12 DR to the eyes when worn, although Astartes
armorers frown upon using scout goggles as protection. 6.5lb. RC A-3.
Spy Mask (TL10). Hyper-advanced goggles that provides the best of
all Imperium technology, worn only by Vindicare assassins, requiring
special implants to function correctly. Contains a micro-bead and
Mars magnoculars, and if the user has Vindicare Mental Implants,
grants Acute Senses 3 (Hearing, Vision), Filter Lungs, Hyperspectral
Vision, Protected Sense (Hearing, Vision). Additionally, provides 12
DR to the face and eyes when worn. 2lb. RC I-1.
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Technological Equipment
Combi-Tool (TL9). A rather bulky device with many wires, buttons,
and extraneous screens. Basic equipment for interfacing with nearly
all Imperium technology, and standard issue to all members of the
Adeptus Mechanicus. Cannot interface with archeotech, Astartes, or
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Dataslate (TL9). Miniaturized computers built into a flat slate
containing both controls and a screen. A standard dataslate cost
$1,200, weights 2lbs, and have Complexity 5 with a 15 TB storage
capacity. Smaller variants cost $500, weight 1lbs and have Complexity
4 with a 5TB storage capacity. Astartes-grade variants weight 5lbs,
have Complexity 6, and have a 50TB storage capacity.
Multi-Key (TL9). A small device that attaches to a combi-tool. When
the combi-tool interfaces with electronic security measures, the multi-
key attempts any known code, and then exploits pre-programmed
weaknesses in the system. The Multi-Key can open any standard
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Imperial lock with no effort, and grants a +3 to hack into tougher
security, such as Adeptus Arbites or Astra Militarum technology. It
almost certainly does not function on any Adeptus Mechanicus lock.
1lb. G-2.
Omni-Tool (TL10). Larger than a combi-tool, an Omni-Tool is
significantly more powerful, and can interface with both Astartes and
Inquisition equipment. Grants a +2 to any check to interface with
Imperium technology, and contains both an Astartes-grade dataslate
and a multi-key. 6.5lb. A-4.
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Explosives
Melta Bomb (TL 10). The main anti-materiel explosive device
used by both the Astartes and the Astra Militarum, the melta bomb
is an extraordinarily powerful device, capable of blasting through the
thickest of bulkheads with consummate ease. It resembles a rounded
cylinder with a large protruding handle.
To arm the bomb, one must first remove the bottom plate, allowing
it to stick, either chemically or magnetically, to the intended target.
The handle must then be pushed inwards, rotated, and pulled out, at
which point it comes loose, and the bomb is armed. An integral timer
can be set to detonate between one minute and 24 hours after being
armed.
When detonated, a micro-fusion charge first heats whatever
material it is attached, enough to turn even metal into plasma, and
then expels the newly-created plasma outwards, turning any material
into deadly, molecular shrapnel. This combination explosion allows a
single melta bomb to breach through the hull of spacecraft with little
trouble, though it is an ineffective tool in tactical combat.
Treat as a 10dx5 (100) burn attack with a follow-up of 10dx10 [8d
burn] ex burn. 35lb. RC G-2.
Cybernetics
Bionics
Bionic Limbs (TL 10). A highly complicated machine of servos and
plasteel that interfaces into the spinal column to provide capabilities
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similar to the individual's natural limbs. The weight and cost of a limb
is based on the ST provided, but the weight never counts against the
user. An user cannot normally use a bionic with a ST rated higher
than their normal ST, as the musculature to support the limb does not
exist. Limbs are commonly implanted with a higher ST rating than
required, and then restricted to the user's current ST, to modulate for
future changes. Cost and weight are listed for arms; double for legs.
2lb/ST. RC G-3.
Bionic Organ (TL 10). Mechanized internal organs replacing a
human or Astartes organ, due to old age or damage. Weight is usually
similar to the organ being replaced. RC G-3.
Bionic Senses (TL 10). A small sensory organ, often made to look
like it's predecessor, linking directly into the sensory cortex. Eyes and
ears are the most common, but enhanced smell and taste is popular
amongst the nobles of the Imperium. 0.5lb. RC G-3.
Bionic Qualities
Bionics vary wildly throughout the Imperium, in quality and
patterns. It is common for Imperial nobility and Rogue Traders to
be festooned with high quality bionics that massively improve their
abilities. Listed below are some of the most common qualities found,
with no particular listing of legality or restriction.
If the Game Master wishes to create or have more specific rules
for bionic qualities, he is encouraged to view the Crafting optional
ruleset. He is also encouraged to be liberal about allowing novel
bionic ideas, and to view the table below as suggestions rather than
a definite guide.
Description Applicability Effect
Dexterity Arms High Manual Dexterity 1
Integral weapon of Bulk 4 or less, or a
Integrated Weapon Arms
melee weapon at the GM's discretion.
Strength Arms Arm ST 1
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Engravings General +1 Reaction from most Imperial nobility
Natural General +2 to portray bionic as biological limbs. Ballistic Mechadendrite (TL 10). A simple weapon mount on a two-
Plasteel Plating General +2 DR to affected areas meter long tentacle allows for enhanced, flexible firepower. Typically
Augmented Sensory Acute Sense 1 (Appropriate Sense) mounts a laspistol or bolt pistol due to it's limited strength. Grants
Protected Sensory Protected Sense (Appropriate Sense) Extra Arm (ST 11, Extra-Flexible, Long, Weapon Mount). G-2. 8lbs.

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Parabolic Sensory (Hearing) Parabolic Hearing 1 Exploratory Mechadendrite (TL 10). A small mechadendrite
Subsonic Sensory (Hearing) Subsonic Hearing optimized for exploration of new and hostile environments. Grants
Ultrasonic Sensory (Hearing) Ultrahearing Extra Arm (ST 10, Extra-Flexible). Contains an Auspex, compass,

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Baleful Eye Sensory (Vision) Contains a single laspistol shot glow-globe, and a suite of sample pods. G-2. 12lbs.
Photolens Sensory (Vision) Night Vision 9 Manipulator Mechadendrite (TL 10). A massive constructor of
Preysense Sensory (Vision) Infravision steel and artificial muscle, tipped with a large crushing pincer. More
Telescopic Sensory (Vision) Telescopic Vision 1 commonly known as a servo-arm. Grants Extra Arm with a maximum
Agility Legs Basic Move +1 ST equal to the user's ST times 5. G-2. 1lb per point of ST.
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Dexterity Legs +1 Manual Dexterity to this leg delicate surgery or vivisections. Grants Extra Arm (ST 5, Extra-
Spring Legs Super Jump 1 Flexible) and High Manual Dexterity 2 for that arm. Contains a full
Strength Legs +1 ST to this leg set of surgical tools for humans. G-2. 4lbs.
Cardiac Augment Vitals (Heart) HT +1 Optical Mechadendrite (TL 10). A wispy mechadendrite designed
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Life Support Vitals (Lungs) Doesn't Breathe (Oxygen Storage, x25) sensor array. Grants Extra Arm (ST 4, Extra-Flexible, Long). Contains
Subdermal Plating Vitals (Skin) +2 DR a pict-sensor and glow-globe. G-2. 2.5lbs.
Reduced Consumption (Cast-Iron Utility Mechadendrite (TL 10). A small grouping of short tentacles
Chemical Grinders Vitals (Stomach)
Stomach) 1 that provide cable-like fingers to aid the subject in various tasks.
Grants Extra Arm (ST 5, Extra-Flexible, Short) and High Manual
Mechanicus Implants Dexterity 2 for that arm. G-2. 5lbs.

All cybernetics listed in this category, including mechadendrites,

first require the Cyber-Mantle to be installed, and may only be installed
by members of the Adeptus Mechanicus. Listed after each implant is
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user's carrying capacity, only their overall weight.
Augur Array (TL 10). Array of scanners and detectors, festooned
with antenna, dishes, and wires that provide a constant readout of
the surrounding areas. Grants Detect (Gas, Heat, Motion, Radiation,
50m). RC G-3. 35lbs.
Cyber-Mantle (TL 10). Framework of metal and wire bolted to the
spine and ribcage of the subject, with electro-grafts and inductors
attached across the nervous system and a series of cogitator attached
to the skull. Grants Digital Mind, Damage Resistance 8, Eidetic
Memory, Lighting Calculator, the ability to interface with most
standard Imperium technology, and to receive further Mechanicus
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Autosanguine (TL 10). Nanomachines placed in the bloodstream
that self-replicate and mend the user's wounds at a microscopic level.
Grants Very Rapid Healing. $387,0000. RC G-3. Advanced versions
used by Astartes Tech Marines grant Regeneration (1HP/4 hours). RC
A-1.
Calculus Logi (TL 10). Micro-cogitators implanted into the
subject's cranial cortex allow near-instantaneous evaluation of all
known mathematical expressions. Grants Intuitive Mathematician.
RC G-3.
Locator Matrix (TL 10). Array of magnetic sensors, gyroscopes,
and micro cogitators that calculate the subject's position in three

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implants. RC G-3. 25lbs.
Ferric Lure (TL 10). Magnetic generators implanted under the
user's skin and, potentially, on a large arm allow for somewhat precise
manipulation of magnetic fields. Grants Telekinesis (2 ST, 10m,
Magnetic) per level. RC G-3. 5lbs/level.
dimensions, overriding the human sense of direction. Grants Absolute
Direction (3D Spatial Sense). RC G-3. 2lbs.
Memorance (TL 10). A full cogitator array added to the subject's
cranial cortex allows for enhanced, nearly perfect memory, though the
potential for implanted memories is somewhat disconcerting. Grants
Photographic Memory. RC G-3. 2.5lbs.

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Luminem Reservoir (TL 10). External power coils are added to
suplement the subject's potentia coil, allowing for the powering of
massive generators, though adding a great deal of bulk. The subject
gains a +2 to HT and 5 FP specifically for the purposes of using the
Potentia Coil per level. RC G-3. 35lbs.
Maglev Coils (TL 10). Magnetic repulsion coils that allow limited
flight in metallic environments. Typically used in conjunction with
a Potential Coil and Luminem Reservoir to provide power. Grants
Flight (10ft Ceiling, 3 yards/second, 1FP/15 seconds). RC G-3. 40lbs.
Potentia Coil (TL 10). Power coils that vary in size and capacity,
but allow the user to power machines from either their own electro-
Respirator Unit (TL 10). Simple respirator attached to the subject's
neck, replacing their lungs and vocal cords. Often found on labourers
in the lower levels of Hive Worlds. Grants Disturbing Voice and Filter
Lungs. RC G-3. 5lbs.
Synth-muscle (TL 10). Implanted synthetic muscle fibers can grant
immense strength, but often impinge the subject's ability to actually
manipulate objects. Popular amongst gangers and other criminal
scum. Grants +1 ST per level, Ham-Fisted 1 for 4 levels or less, and
Ham-Fisted 2 for 5 levels or more. RC G-3. 8lbs
Vocal Implant (TL 10). A series of sonic amplifiers allow amplification

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inductors or an attached Luminem Reservoir. The subject may make
an HT check to power standard Imperium machines, with a penalty
equal to the SM of the machine. This costs 3 FP times the SM of the
machine for every minute of power generated. RC G-3. 55lbs.
Mind Impulse Unit (TL 10). Cogitators implanted into the subject's
nervous system allow for fine manipulation of MIU machine spirits.
Grants the ability to interface with MIU systems as if they were the
user's body. G-2. 10lbs.
of vocal patterns to nearly deafening levels. Unfortunately, the
amplifiers also distort and mangle standard speech. Popular with the
Adeptus Arbites. Grants the subject Disturbing Voice and the effects
of a large megaphone. RC G-3. 1lbs.
Volitor Implant (TL 10). A series of impingement cogitators set
throughout the cranial cortex allow for fine manipulation of the
subject's thoughts and beliefs. If a preprogrammed thought or idea is
detected, the implant will either render the user unconscious through
an electric pulse, or explode, dealing 4d6 cr ex to the subject's skull,
ignoring DR. RC G-4. 3lbs.

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Adeptus Astartes
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The finest warriors of the Imperium, the Adeptus Astartes are the
first defenders of humanity, the bulwark against the terror that the
Emperor foresaw. Each Astartes is taken as a child from their family
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and run through grueling trials during which most die, and molded
through selective genetic engineer into perfect warriors, clad in great
armor and with the mightiest weaponry.
Each Astartes stand over at seven feet tall and nearly eight hundred
pounds, with features more akin to various Xenos than humanity,
with a chest is wrapped in a black skin known as the Black Carapace,
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and ports dotting his thick skin. Many humans feels a phenomenon
known as transhuman dread when they first lay eyes upon an Astartes,
as the weight of their inferiority sets upon them.
This template represents a fully trained Astartes who has just
completed his scout training and been implanted with the Black
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Carapace. Depending on the chapter, he is to be moved to either
Assault or Devastator duty. This template does not cover the Patron or
Rank of the Astartes, nor the Chapter from which they hail.
Attributes: ST 25 (Size, -10%) [135]; DX 13 [60]; IQ 13 [60]; HT
15 [50].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 2d+2/5d-1; BL 125
lbs; HP 25 [0]; Will 14 [5]; Per 13 [0]; FP 20 [15]; Basic Speed 7 their chapter, in order to better serve it.
[0]; Basic Move 8 [5]; SM 1.
Advantages: Acute Senses 3 (Hearing, Vision) [12]; Ambidexterity
[5]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Damage Resistance 5 (Tough Skin) [13];
Damage Resistance 10 (Torso Only) [45]; Discriminatory Hearing
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[15]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Discriminatory Taste [10]; Doesn't
Breathe (Oxygen Storage 25x) [25]; Doesn't Sleep (2 FP/Day, Cannot
Restore FP) [10]; Enhanced Move 1 [Ground] [20]; Extended Lifespan
6 [12]; Filter Lungs [5]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Injury Tolerance
(No Blood) [5]; Innate Attack (2d Crushing linked 1d Corrosive,
Close) [20]; Language (High Gothic, Low Gothic, N ative) [6];
Metabolic Control (Obvious Trance, Stasis) [20]; Mind Reading (Must
Eat Target, Sensory) [25]; Nictitating Membrane 5 [5]; Night Vision 5
[5]; Perfect Balance [15]; Pressure Support 1 [5]; Radiation Tolerance
(5) [10]; Reduced Consumption 4 (Cast-Iron Stomach) [4]; Resistant
(+3, Metabolic Hazards) [10]; Resistance (+8, Metabolic Hazards,
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Emergency Only, Renders Unconscious) [10]; Social Regard 2 (Feared)
[10]; Social Regard 2 (Respected) [10]; Temperature Tolerance 10 (-40
- 70°C) [10]; Unfazeable (Fear Only) [10]; Weapon Master (Combat
Knife) [20]; Very Fit [15]; Very Rapid Healing [15].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Codex Astartes) [-10]; Duty
(Chapter, Always, Extremely Hazardous) [-20]; Extreme Fanaticism
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(The Imperium) [-15]; Increased Consumption 2 [-20]; Sense of Duty
(Imperium) [-15].
Skills: Acrobatics @ DX [4]; Armoury (Battlesuits, Body Armor,
Small Arms) @ IQ [6]; Artillery (Beams, Bombs, Cannon, Guided
Missiles) @ IQ [8]; Beam Weapons (Pistol, Rifle) @ DX [2]; Blind
Fighting @ Per-1 [4]; Brawling @ DX [1]; Climbing @ DX [2];
Crewman (Spacer) @ IQ+1 [2]; Driving (Motorcycle, Tracked) @ DX
[4]; Environment Suit (Battlesuit) @ DX+2 [8]; Escape @ DX-1 [2];
Explosives (Demolition) @ IQ+1 [4]; Fast-Draw (Ammo, Knife, Long
Arm, Pistol, Sword) @ DX+1 [10]; First Aid @ IQ+1 [2]; Forced Entry
@ DX+2 [4]; Forward Observer @ IQ [2]; Free Fall @ DX [2]; Gunner
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(Beam, Cannon, Machine Gun, Rockets) @ DX+2 [16]; Guns (Rifle)
@ DX+3 [8]; Guns (GL, LAW) @ DX+1 [4]; Hiking @ HT [2]; History
(Imperium, Adeptus Astartes) @ IQ [8]; Judo @ DX+1 [8]; Karate @
DX+1 [8]; Lifting @ HT [2]; Liquid Projector (Flamethrower) @ DX
[2]; Melee Weapon (Knife) @ DX+3 [8]; Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace,
Broadsword, Polearm) @ DX+1 [12]; Observation @ Per+1 [4]; Pilot
(Aereospace, Flight Pack, Spacecraft) @ DX [6]; Running @ HT [2];
Savoir-Faire (Chapter) @ IQ [1]; Search @ Per [2]; Shield (Force)
@ DX [1]; Stealth @ DX [2]; Swimming @ HT [1]; Tactics @ IQ [4];
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Throwing @ DX+1 [4]; Tracking @ Per [2]; Traps @ IQ [2].
Implantation Stages
Creating an Astartes is no easy feat; it requires nearly a decade
of work from implanting various organs to constant indoctrination
through hypno-therapy. Between these stages, an Astartes is expected
to serve in combat missions as a Scout Marine under a Scout
Sergeant. For the purposes of playing a full Astartes, these stages are
irrelevant, but if a Game Master wishes to introduce Astartes partway
through their training, the following stages and statistics for organs
are provided below, with each stage being additive onto previous
stages.
Phase One: The first official stage of Astartes training and
implantation, this phase consists of three gene-seed implants, all of
which boost the Neophyte's strength and fitness. These implants are
all placed early in the developing body in order to maximize their
effect over time. Over the next few years, each implant will continue
to help the body grow to Astartes proportions.
Meanwhile, basic battlefield training is given to all Neophytes,
giving them enough general knowledge to use the basic weapons and
their bodies to conquer the trials of their initiation. Most of their days
consist of exercise and combat drills, with most of their free time
consumed by reading and teachings upon the Adeptus Astartes and
Secondary Heart: Attribute Modification (+2 ST, +2 HT, +2 FP);
Fit; Extended Lifespan 2; Rapid Healing.
Ossmodula (The Ironheart): Damage Resistance 2 (Tough Skin);
Damage Resistance 2 (Torso Only); Increased Consumption 2; SM 0.
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Biscopea (The Forge of Strength): Attribute Modification (+3
ST).
Training (Skills): Armoury (Small Arms) @ IQ-1; Climbing @ DX-
1; Fast-Draw (Knife, Long Arm, Pistol, Sword, Ammo) @ DX+1; First
Aid @ IQ; History (Adeptus Astartes) @ IQ-1; Guns (Rifle) @ DX; Judo
@ DX-2; Karate @ DX-2; Melee Weapon (Broadsword) @ DX-1; Melee
Weapon (Knife) @ DX; Savoir-Faire (Chapter) @ IQ; Stealth @ DX-1;
Swimming @ HT; Throwing @ DX
Training (Traits): Ambidexterity; Attribute Modification (+1 Will);
Combat Reflexes; Fearless 3; Code of Honor (Codex Astartes); Duty
(Always, Extremely Hazardous); Extreme Fanaticism (The Imperium)
[-15]; Sense of Duty (Humanity).
Phase Two: The second stage of Astartes training and implantation,
this phase consists of an additional three gene-seed implants, all of
which boosts the Neophyte's physical endurance. These implants
work in conjunction with the Neophyte's growing body and the
effects of the first phase to continue increased muscular growth, while
providing their own benefits towards stamina.
The training in this phase continues upon the basic training given
in the first phase, improving in every field, while new training focuses
upon tactical flexibility and mobility. The Neophyte learns the use
of the jump pack, a plethora of weapons and tools, and is drilled in
basic military tactics. Throughout this phase, pain will be a constant
companion, and the Neophyte soon learns it is nothing but data to be
processed.
Haemastamen (The Blood Maker): Attribute Modification (+1
DX, +1 HT, +1 FP); Enhanced Move 0.5 (Ground); Very Fit.
Larraman's Organ (The Healer): Injury Tolerance (No Blood);
Pressure Support 1; Radiation Tolerance 2; Very Rapid Healing.
Catalepsean Node (The Unsleeping): Doesn't Sleep (2 FP/Day,
Cannot Restore FP).
Organ Maturation: Attribute Modification (+5 ST, +1 HT, +1 FP);
Damage Resistance 2 (Torso Only); Extended Lifespan 2; Nictitating
Membrane 2; SM +1.
Training (Skills): Acrobatics @ DX-2; Armoury (Battlesuits, Body
Armor) @ IQ-1; Armoury (Small Arms) @ IQ; Beam Weapons (Pistol,
Rifle) @ DX; Blind Fighting @ Per-3; Climbing @ DX; Escape @ DX-1;
Fast-Draw (Knife, Long Arm, Pistol, Sword, Ammo) @ DX+2; First Aid
@ IQ+1; Forced Entry @ DX+1; Forward Observer @ IQ; Free Fall @
DX; Gunner (Beam, Cannon, Machine Gun, Rocket) @ DX; Guns (GL,
LAW) @ DX; Guns (Rifle) @ DX+1; Hiking @ HT; History (Imperium,
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Adeptus Astartes) @ IQ; Judo @ DX; Karate @ DX; Judo @ DX; Lifting
@ HT; Liquid Projector (Flamethrower) @ DX; Melee Weapon (Axe/
Mace, Broadsword) @ DX; Melee Weapon (Knife) @ DX+1; Pilot
(Flight Pack) @ DX; Running @ HT; Stealth @ DX; Tactics @ IQ - 1;
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Throwing @ DX+1; Tracking @ Per-1; Traps @ IQ-1
Training (Traits): Attribute Modification (+1 IQ); High Pain
Threshold.
Phase Three: The third phase of Astartes creation, this phase
consists five smaller implants, three of which complements the
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Astarte's prodigious durability, and two more which allow unparalleled
cognition. Meanwhile, the prior implants near full maturity, with the
Astartes reaching his full height at this phase. His chest bone plate has
fully formed, forming an effective last ditch defense to his organs, and
his lifespan has become fully extended to the Astarte's limit.
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Training in this phase is focused upon combined armies, with
vehicular combat and artillery being emphasized. The Neophyte learns
to operate all standard Astartes land vehicles and artillery pieces, and
is taught how to use his newfound cognitive abilities to find and detail
targets. Meanwhile, training continues on all prior skills, with shields
and mental attacks introduced to the drills.
Preomnor (The Neutralizer): Reduced Consumption 4 (Cast-
Iron Stomach); Resistant 3 (Metabolic Hazards).
Omophagea (The Remembrancer): Mind Reading (Must Eat
Target, Sensory).
Multi-Lung (The Imbiber): Doesn't Breathe (Oxygen Storage
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Occulobe (The Eye of Vengeance): Acute Senses 3 (Vision);
Attribute Modification (+1 Per); Nictitating Membrane 3; Night Vision
5.
Lyman's Ear (The Sentinel): Doesn't Sleep (2 FP/Day, Cannot
Restore FP).
Organ Maturation: Attribute Modification (+2 ST; +1 DX; +1 HT;
+2 FP, +1 Basic Move); Damage Resistance 3 (Torso Only); Enhanced
Move 0.5 (Ground); Extended Lifespan 2; Unfazeable (Fear Only).
Training (Skills): Acrobatics @ DX-1; Armoury (Battlesuits, Body
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@ IQ-1; Blind Fight @ Per-2; Driving (Motorcycle, Tracked) @ DX-1;
Explosives (Demolitions) @ IQ; Fast-Draw (Knife, Long Arm, Pistol,
Sword, Ammo) @ DX+1; Forced Entry @ DX+2; Gunner (Beam,
Cannon, Machine Gun, Rocket) @ DX+1; Guns (Grenade Launcher,
LAW) @ DX+1; Guns (Rifle) @ DX+2; Judo @ DX+1; Karate @ DX+1;
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Melee (Axe/Mace, Broadsword, Polearm) @ DX+1; Melee (Knife) @
DX+3; Observation @ Per; Search @ Per; Stealth @ DX; Tactics @ IQ;
Throwing @ DX+1; Tracking @ Per; Traps @ IQ.
Phase Four: The fourth phase of creating a new Astartes, this
phase consists of four small implants, two of which are only for
emergencies, while the other pair close weaknesses in the Neophyte's
armor. The Neophyte has reached his full speed in this stage, and only
awaits a small boost in strength to be a physically complete Astartes.
Training is finalized at this stage, focusing on void and areo
warfare, with the Neophyte learning how to crew and operate every
vehicle and ship in the Astarte's arsenal. Meanwhile, all his prior
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training comes to a head, with no further improvement necessary
upon his basic skills, although he will continue to drill them for the
rest of his considerable life.
Sus-an Membrane (The Hibernator): Metabolic Control
(Obvious Trance, Stasis).
Melanochrome (The Skinshield): Radiation Tolerance (5).
Oolitic Kidney (The Purifier): Resistance +8 (Metabolic Hazards,
Emergencies Only, Renders Unconscious).
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Neuroglottis (The Devourer): Discriminatory Smell.
Organ Maturation: Attribute Modification (+2 ST; +1 DX; +1 IQ;
+1 Will).
Training (Skills): Acrobatics @ DX; Artillery (Beams, Bombs,
Cannon, Guided Missiles) @ IQ; Blind Fighting @ Per-1; Crewman
(Spacer) @ IQ+1; Driving (Motorcycle, Tracked) @ DX; Environment
Suit (Battlesuit) @ DX+2; Explosives @ IQ+1; Gunner (Beam, Cannon,
Machine Gun, Rocket) @ DX+2; Guns (GL, LAW) @ DX+1 [4]; Guns
(Rifle) @ DX+3; Karate @ DX+1; Judo @ DX+1; Observation @ Per+1;
Pilot (Aereospace, Spacecraft) @ DX; Throwing @ DX+2.
Training (Traits): Weapon Master (Combat Knife).
Phase Five: The final phase of Astartes training and implantation,
the phase consists of two minors organs, followed by the two most
important organs the Astartes will receive. Although Astartes are fully
biologically equipped, they are also fully sterile, and cannot generate
any biological children. However, due to his gene-seed implants, he
may pass on a small portion of himself alongside his Primarch and the
Emperor himself to a new generation of Astartes. These implants are
considered sacred beyond words, and when an Astartes falls, retrieval
of the implants without damage is considered of the highest priority.
Training at this stage is harsh and brutal, entirely focused upon
melee combat and Chapter-specific tactics. The Neophyte becomes a
master of weaponry, able to trump even the most skilled mortal blade-
masters with ease, and he is constantly drilled in Chapter tactics.
Simultaneously, he is taught a strict exercise and training regiment
he will continue for the rest of his life to keep his body and abilities
perpetually ready for any foe. When not drilling in melee tactics, he
is extensively taught his chapter's tactical preferences and specialties.
It is not uncommon for Neophyte's to make extended use of their
Catalepsean Node in this period.
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Mucranoid (The Weaver): Temperature Tolerance 10 (-40 - 70°C)
Betcher's Gland (The Poison Bite): Innate Attack (2d Crushing
linked 1d Corrosive, Close)
Progenoids (The Gene-Seed): Feature (Gene-Seed Reproduction).
Black Carapace (The Interface): Damage Resistance 3 (Tough
Skin); Damage Resistance 3 (Torso Only); Feature (No Nuisance Rolls
for Battlesuit Control).
Organ Maturation: Attribute Modification (+1 ST; +1 IQ).
Chapters
Each Astartes belongs to a Chapter, an autonomous unit usually
comprised of one thousand Astartes who represent their own history
and unique gene-seed. Some chapters are known as Codex-compliant,
meaning they follow the stringent rules laid out in the Codex Astartes,
such as having a maximum of one thousand men at arms, and
thousands of minute organizational rules.
Others have no use for the Codex Astartes, seeing it as an artificial
document that no longer has any merit. Most chapter live somewhere
in the middle, following some rules and discarding other. Even the
Ultramarines, whose Primarch wrote the Codex Astartes, and are
known as the archetypal Codex-compliant chapter, have a number of
suspiciously similar successor chapters who view the Ultramarine's
Chapter Master as their supreme commander.
Listed below are some templates for the loyalist First Founding
chapter (and the Black Templars), with sample advantages and
disadvantages. The Game Master is encouraged to use these only as
reference point, and make their own determinations on skills and how
powerful the disadvantages of each chapter should be. Ideas for what
skills an Astartes of this chapter would be focused on perfecting are
also provided.
Black Templar
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Attributes: +2 ST [20]; +3 HT [30]; +3 Will [15].
Advantages: Indomitable [15]; Magic Resistance 5 [10].
 Disadvantages: Bloodlust [-10]; Callous [-5]; Extreme Fanaticism Mental Strength, Smithing.
(Crusade) [-15]; Stubbornness [-5]; Vow (Kill All Psykers) [-10]. Disadvantages: Gregarious [-10]; Pyromania [-5]; Selfless [-5];
Skill Focuses: Hidden Lore (Psykers), Intimidation, Melee Stubbornness [-5].
Weapon (Broadsword), Mental Strength.
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Metabolic Control (Obvious Trance, Stasis) and Innate Attack (2d
Crushing linked 1d Corrosive, Close) from the Astartes template.
They are also not Codex-compliant, and lack Code of Honor (Codex
Astartes).
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Attributes: +2 ST [18]; +2 HT [20].
Advantages: Acute Sense (Smell, Taste) 3 [12]; Danger Sense [15];
Temperature Tolerance 3 (-80 - -40) [3];

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Disadvantages: Berserk [-15]; Bloodlust [-10]; Stress Atavism
Blood Angels [-15].
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Skill Focuses: Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace), Intimidation, Tracking,
Attributes: +1 DX [20]. Wrestling.
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[5]; Racial Memory (Passive) [15]. of Honor (Codex Astartes).
Disadvantages: Berserk [-15]; Bloodlust [-10]; Uncontrollable
Appetite (Blood) [-15]. Ultramarines
Skill Focuses: Acrobatics, Artist, Diplomacy, Melee Weapon 5 points
(Broadsword), Literature, Pilot. Advantages: Charisma 2 [10].

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Disadvantages: Hidebound [-5].
Dark Angels Skill Focuses: Melee Weapon (Broadsword), History, Leadership,
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Strategy.
Attributes: +2 HT [20]; +1 IQ [20].
Note: The Ultramarines are so compliant to the letter of the Codex
Advantages: Indomitable [15]; Astartes that the Space Marine template, by necessity, essentially
Disadvantages: Extreme Fanaticism (The Fallen) [-15]; Killjoy models an Ultramarine.
[-15].
Skill Focuses: Hidden Lore (Traitor Legions), History, White Scars
Interrogation, Mental Strength. 30 points
Attributes: +2 DX [40]; +1 HT [10].
Imperial Fists Disadvantages: Bloodlust [-10]; Impulsiveness [-10].

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Attributes: +2 HT [20]; +1 IQ [20]; +3 Will [15].
Advantages: Indomitable [15].
Disadvantages: Addiction (Pain) [-15]; Callous [-5]; Guilt Complex
[-5]; Stubbornness [-5].
Skill Focuses: Artillery, Forward Observer, Intelligence Analysis,
Tactics, Strategy.
Note: Due to gene-seed deficiencies, Imperial Fists lack the
Metabolic Control (Obvious Trance, Stasis) and Innate Attack (2d
Crushing linked 1d Corrosive, Close) from the Astartes template.
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Skill Focuses: Acrobatics, Driving, Fast-Draw, Intimidation,
Piloting.
Specialties
Most Astartes will progress to be placed in a Tactical Squad, a
flexible unit that forms the core of the Astartes combat capabilities.
However, some recruits will be identified as particularly talented in a
non-combat field of study, and receive extra training. The four main
specialties recognized within the Codex Astartes are the Apothecary,
Chaplain, Librarian, and Techmarine.
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25 points
Attributes: +3 ST [27]; +1 IQ [10]; +1 HT [10]; +2 Will [10].
Apothecary
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Disadvantages: Bully [-10]; Callous [-5]; Delusion (The Flesh is A specialist Astartes officer who possesses advanced biomedical
Weak) [-15]; No Sense of Humor [-10].

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Skill Focuses: Armoury, Electronics Operation/Repair, Hidden
Lore (Adeptus Mechanicus), Engineer.
Raven Guard
14 points
Attributes: +1 DX [20]; +1 Basic Move [5].
Advantages: Flexibility [5]; Night Vision 4 [4].
Disadvantages: Killjoy [-15]; Stubbornness [-5].
Skill Focuses: Acrobatics, Camouflage, Intelligence Analysis,
Observation, Stealth, Tactics.
and scientific training and who serves as a combat medic and
research physician for his Chapter. An Apothecary's role in battle is to
recover the gene-seed from slain Astartes and to tend to the wounded
and maimed. Outside of combat, Apothecaries are responsible for
monitoring the Chapter's Neophytes for mutation or flaws in their
gene-seed and organ implants and for carrying out the implantation
process in their Chapter's Aspirants.
The Apothecary is well-versed in the arts of battlefield first aid as
well as advanced surgical techniques, cybernetics and bio-engineering.
The Apothecary must be as courageous as his fellow Astartes if not
more so, for he must perform his life-saving surgeries in the midst of
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Note: Due to gene-seed deficiencies, Raven Guard lack the
Temperature Tolerance 10 (-40 - 70°C) and Innate Attack (2d Crushing
linked 1d Corrosive, Close) from the Astartes template.
Salamander
40 points
Attributes: +3 HT [30]; +3 Will [15].
Advantages: Empathy [15].
Skill Focuses: Armoury, Diplomacy, Leadership, Liquid Projector,
Advantages: Empathy (Sensitive) [5]; Hard to Kill 3 [6]; Hard to
Subdue 3 [6].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Apothecary) [-10]; Sense of Duty
(Gene-Seed) [-5].
Skills: Animal Handling @ IQ [2]; Bioengineering (Genetic
Engineering, Tissue Engineering) @ IQ [8]; Biology @ IQ+1 [12];
Chemistry @ IQ+1 [8]; Diagnosis @ IQ+1 [8]; Forensics @ IQ [4];
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(Mutants) @ IQ [2]; Interrogation @ IQ+1 [4]; Naturalist @ IQ [4];
Pharmacy (Herbal, Synthetic) @ IQ [8]; Physician @ IQ+2 [12];
Physiology (Human, Astartes) @ IQ [8]; Poisons @ IQ [4]; Surgery @
IQ+1 [12]; Veterinary @ IQ-2 [1].
Chaplain
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The Chaplain of an Astartes company is responsible for the mental
and spiritual wellbeing of all his brethren. He instills the Chapters
values and beliefs upon them, and keeps a close eye for the tinges of
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corruption or doubt. In battle, a chaplain is a fearless warrior, leading
from the front and seeking the most fierce fighting. If the Captain of
a company should fall in battle, most will immediately look to the
chaplain for orders, and many chaplains have led their companies
through the most heinous battlefields, their stern demeanor and
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righteous words keeping their brethrens spirits high.
Chaplains are altogether strict, grim figures, adorning themselves
in pitch-black armor and painting skulls upon their face-masks. They
bear the Crozius Arcanum, a carved and inscribed power mace that
serves as both a practical battlefield weapon and a symbol of their
power. When a chaplain is not engaged in battle, he watches over the
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chapters most sacred holy artifacts and leads his brothers in prayer
and meditation.
While the Ecclesiarchy may claim that the Astartes are devout
worshipers of the Imperium Cult, this is widely not true. Each and
every chapter has their own history, traditions, and religious views,
most of which are not compatible with each other or the Imperial
Cult. Depending on the chapter, the chaplain may teach that the
Emperor is truly a god amongst men, but most view him as a paternal
figure that strives for humanity's safety, but is far from a perfect god.
Advantages: Empathy [15]; Hard to Kill 3 [6]; Hard to Subdue 3
[6]; Religious Rank 5 [25]
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Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Chaplain) [-15].
Skills: Body Language @ Per+1 [4]; Detect Lies @ Per [4];
Diplomacy @ IQ+1 [8]; Intelligence Analysis @ IQ [4]; Intimidation
@ Will+2 [8]; Meditation @ Will [4]; Psychology @ IQ+2 [12]; Public
Speaking @ IQ+1 [4]; Savoir-Faire (Chapter) @ IQ+4 [11]; Sociology
@ IQ [4]; Teaching @ IQ+1 [4];
Note: Depending on the game, Blessed may be appropriate.
Librarian
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Librarians are the psykers of the Astartes who survive a chapters
rigorous screening and training to bend the powers of the Warp to
their will in service to the Emperor of Mankind. Beyond their psychic
duties, the Librarians are expected to record the great deeds of their
Chapter and maintain the Chapter's storehouse of ancient lore, the
functions for which they are named.
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Often estranged from the other members of their Chapter due to
their psychic abilities, Librarians use their abilities to serve the various
undertakings of their Chapter; however, their actual place in the order
of battle is with the Librarium. This inner sanctum of an Astartes
fortress-monastery stores the chapters vast base of knowledge,
gathered over millennia of hard-fought battles and participation in
engagements the length and breadth of the galaxy.
Advantages: Eidetic Memory [5]; Magery (Psyker) 4 (Soul-Bound)
[108].
Skills: Cartography @ IQ [2]; Hidden Lore (Astartes, Daemons,
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Psykers, Traitor Legions, Warp) @ IQ [10]; History (Astartes,
Imperium) @ IQ+1 [8]; Intelligence Analysis @ IQ+1 [8]; Linguistics
@ IQ [4]; Mental Strength @ Will+5 [16]; Philosophy @ IQ-1 [2];
Propaganda @ IQ [2]; Research @ IQ+3 [12]; Strategy @ IQ+1 [8];
Tactics @ IQ+1 [8].
Note: Each Librarian will likely know at least one college skill at
Will+3 and at least two other at Will.
Techmarine
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Technician and engineer as well as a Astartes Battle-Brother, a
Tech-Marine is a fully initiated members of the Cult Mechanicus who
provides their chapter with invaluable knowledge on the workings of
their machine spirits. Prospective Techmarines are sent to Mars for 30
standard years of training, and taught the machine lore; how to divine
the runes of engineering and study the liturgy of maintenance.
Upon returning to their Chapter, they are Space Marines of dual
loyalties, pledged by blood to their Chapter, but bound in mind to
the Omnissiah. Despite this dichotomy, Techmarines are held in
great esteem; a Chapter could not wage war without its technological
tools. In spite of their mysterious calling, Techmarines remain fierce
warriors, and if a machine spirit is lost, they will fight for its retrieval
as stridently as their brethren would to recover any other fallen
comrade.
Advantages: Speak Language (Techna-Lingua) [6].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Mechanicus) [-15]; Sense of Duty
(Machine Spirits) [-10].
Skills: Armoury (Battlesuits, Body Armor, Force Shields, Heavy
Weapons, Small Arms, Vehicular Armor) @ IQ+1 [20]; Computer
Programming @ IQ [4]; Cryptography @ IQ [4]; Electrician @ IQ+1
[4]; Eletronics Operation (Communications, Electronic Warfare,
Force Shields, Security, Sensors) @ IQ [10]; Electronics Repair @
IQ+1 [4]; Engineer (Artillery, Civil, Combat, Electrical, Electronics,
Materials, Small Arms) IQ-1 [14]; Hidden Lore (Adeptus Mechanicus,
Archeotech) @ IQ [4]; Machinist @ IQ+1 [4]; Mechanic (Fusion
Reactor, Reactionless Thrusters, Tracked, Wheeled) @ IQ+1 [20];
Metallurgy @ IQ [4]; Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Mechanicus) @ IQ [1].
Note: All Tech-Marines will have a Cyber-Mantle implant and a
selection of other Mechanicus implants and mecha-dendrites.
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Unpowered Armor (SM +1)
Most Adeptus Astartes wear their trademark powered armor, as
it is superior in nearly every respect to it's unpowered counterparts.
However, to effectively wear such armor, the Black Carapace implant
is required, leading to neophytes and scouts requiring their own sets
of unpowered armor. In very specific cases, such as environments that
interfere with their armor, or highly sensitive stealth missions, full
Astartes will use unpowered armor, typically of the ceramite variety.
Molecular Ballistic Fibers (TL9). Ballistics fibers made of millions of
individually weaved sheets, each only a few molecules wide, separated
by plasteel inserts, provide flexible, force reactive protection similar
to layered ballistic fibers. Typically finished with a heat-sensitive
chemical that adjusts insulation provided based on felt temperature.
Scout Carapace (TL9). Rigid plates of armaplas backed by
plasteel inserts and a molecular layer of ceramite provides enhanced
protection past even heavy carapace armor, though weight and size are
comparable. Worn as standard armor by Astartes Scouts, with armor
grade varying on mission requirements and personal preference.
Ceramite (TL10). Similar in construction to the large plates worn
on full Adeptus Astartes powered armor. Due to weight considerations,
ceramite scout armor is trimmed down and lacks many of the layers
of full ceramite plate, leading to slow degeneration when exposed
to constant impacts . Protection is still unparalleled by any other
unpowered armor in the Imperium, though even when cut down, the
plates are still incredibly heavy. Typically used by Scout Sergeants and
full Astartes wearing unpowered armor for various reasons, though
senior Scouts will often elect to use a ceramite breastplate when
engaging in direct action.
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Torso
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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Molecular Ballistic Fiber 15* 6 5 -3 A-4 [1]
9 Scout Carapace, Light 35 12 8 -5 A-4

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9 Scout Carapace, Medium, 40 20 12 -6 A-4
9 Scout Carapace, Heavy 55 28 20 -8 A-4
10 Ceramite, Medium 40 35 35 -9 A-3 [2]
10 Ceramite, Heavy 60 60 35 -9 A-3 [2]

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Arms
50%; locations 8,12
TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Molecular Ballistic Fiber 15* 3 5 -3 A-4 [1]
9 Scout Carapace, Light 35 6 8 -5 A-4

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9 Scout Carapace, Medium, 40 10 12 -6 A-4
10 Ceramite, Medium 40 17.5 35 -9 A-3 [2]

Legs
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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Molecular Ballistic Fiber 15* 6 5 -3 A-4 [1]
9 Scout Carapace, Light 35 12 8 -5 A-4
9 Scout Carapace, Medium, 40 20 12 -6 A-4

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10 Ceramite, Medium 40 35 35 -9 A-3 [2]

Hands
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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Gloves, Molecular Ballistic Fiber 15* 0.6 5 -3 A-4 [1]
9 Gauntlets, Scout Carapace 35 1.2 8 -5 A-4 [3]

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TL Description DR Weight Don Holdout RC Notes
9 Boots, Molecular Ballistic Fiber 15* 0.6 5 -3 A-4 [1]
9 Boots, Scout Carapace 35 1.2 8 -5 A-4

Head
TL Armor
9
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Scout Carapace, Light
Armor Descriptions
9 Scout Carapace, Medium,
Location
skull, neck
skull, face, neck
skull, face, neck
DR
8*
35
40
Weight
1.2
2.4
6
RC
A-4
A-4
A-4
Notes
[1]

9 Scout Carapace, Heavy skull, face, neck 55 8.4 A-4

10 Ceramite, Medium skull, face, neck 40 12 A-3 [2]
10 Ceramite, Heavy skull, face, neck 60 18 A-3 [2]

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[1] Provides Temperature Tolerance 7 (-40 - 50 °C) to all parts
covered. Additionally, this armor can be layered under other armor
with no penalty.
[2] All DR provided by this armor counts as Hardened 1.
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TL Description DR Weight Don HT RC Notes
10 Powered Armor, Mk. II Crusade 50/45/25 700 600 13 A-1 [1]

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10 Powered Armor, Mk. III Iron 70/60/25 750 600 14 A-1 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. IV Maximus 65/55/30 680 600 16 A-1 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. V Heresy 60/50/30 710 540 14 A-1 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. VI Corvus 60/55/30 520 480 16 A-2 [1]

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10 Powered Armor, Mk. VII Aquilas 75/65/30 560 400 16 A-2 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. VIII Errant 85/65/30 600 400 16 A-2 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. X Gravis 80/70/35 630 400 17 AP-2 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. X Phobos 70/65/35 480 400 17 AP-2 [1]
10 Powered Armor, Mk. X Tacticus 90/75/35 580 400 17 AP-2 [1]
10 Tactical Dreadnought Armor 200/150/75 4,800 1200 25 A-1 [2]

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[1] Split DR: use the first, highest DR for attacks against the torso
and head, the second value for attacks against locations other than
[2] Split DR: use the first, highest value for attacks against the torso
and head, the second value for attacks against locations other than the

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the eyes, and the third value for attacks against the eyes. Additionally,
all DR provided by the first and second values counts as Hardened 1.
Powered Armor
All suits of Astartes powered armor do not count the weight listed
against the carried weight of the user; it is listed as a reference for
calculating the user's total weight. Additionally, for the purposes of
strength calculations, powered armor counts as a mounting point.
Mark II Crusade Power Armor (Mars, M.29)
The first "true" suit of Astartes power armor, Mk. II pioneered most
eyes, and the third value for attacks against the eyes. Additionally,
all DR provided by the first value counts as Hardened 2, and all DR
provided by the second value counts as Hardened 1.
movable helmet and external armored power cables. Most Astartes
consider Mk. IV to be the apex of power armor design, blessed by the
Emperor himself, though some are quick to point out the numerous
improvements made in millennia past.
Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed),
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 10, Pressure Support

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features common in all subsequent patterns of Astartes armor, having
a fully contained life support system, allowing for void operations,
and full ceramite armoring over more cost-efficient plasteel. However,
it also had it's share of design defects, such as a fixed helmet, and the
lack of effective ceramite manufacturing led to the use of molecular
ringed ceramite over plates, leading to light protection compared to
later models.
Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed),
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 7, Pressure Support
3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 7, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
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3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 10, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 3 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
wards, 10,000lb mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
Mark V Heresy Power Armor (Mars, M.31)
Remembered primarily for it's association with the Horus Heresy,
Mk. V Heresy was, even at the time, much maligned. Created primarily
due to resource and time constraints, it was a downgrade from Mk. IV
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Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), No
Peripheral Vision, and Noisy 3 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, hexagrammic wards, 10,000lb
mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
are often hidden far away from the battlefield due to their heretical
associations.
Advantages: Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed), Flight (1
m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 8, Pressure Support 3, Reduced
Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 8, Temperature Tolerance (-270-

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Mark III Iron Power Armor (Mars, M.30)
Created shortly after Mk. II Crusade armor, Mk. III Iron armor
was never truly meant to replace Crusade armor, but supplement it as
a tougher, frontal assault armor, with larger ceramite plates and more
curved construction. Ultimately, due to its incredible propensity for
noisemaking, it never gained traction past specific usage as a corridor
clearing behemoth.
Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed),
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 10, Pressure Support
3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 10, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 3 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, hexagrammic wards, 10,000lb
mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
Mark VI Corvus Power Armor (Mars, M.31)
The brainchild of the Raven Guard, the Mark VI Corvus armor
is the only suit of Astartes powered armor primarily concerned with
stealth and mobility over protection. It has the distinction of being
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Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), No
Peripheral Vision, and Noisy 5.
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, hexagrammic wards, 10,000lb
mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
Mark IV Maximus Power Armor (Mars, M.31)
The first pattern of powered armor to resemble the current Mk.
VII variants, Mk. IV Maximus combined the benefits of the lighter
Mk. II and heavier Mk. III, while reducing the overall weight of the
armor and increasing the mobility of the joints, notably adding a
Astartes, considered even by contemporary standards to be excellently
manufactured and designed.
Advantages: Basic Move 2, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed)
Flight (1 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 9, Pressure Support
3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 9, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
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Mark VII Aquila Power Armor (Mars, M.29)
The last powered armor designed during the Horus Heresy, Mk.
VII Aquila is considered to be the mainstay of the Adeptus Astartes.
A reliable, well-designed suit combining the best features of each
previous iteration without any trade-offs, most Astartes will swear by
their Aquila, and rightfully so. Notably, Mk. VII is fully backwards
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compatible with Mk. VI Corvus armor, and most parts can be easily
transplanted from one suit to another.
Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed),
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 10, Pressure Support
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3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 10, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 2 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
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Mark VIII Errant Power Armor (Mars, M.40)
The only upgrade to Mk. VII Aquila made since the Horus Heresy,
Mk. VIII Errant is a marginal improvement, primarily characterized
by improved chest plating and a notable gorget. It is primarily issued
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to Sergeants and Sternguard Veterans due to it's low production
numbers.
Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed),
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 10, Pressure Support
3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 10, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 2 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
wards, 10,000lb mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
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Mark X Power Armor (Mars, M.41)
The newest variant of powered armor, Mk. X is issued entirely to
Primaris marines, leading to some level of resentment from veteran
Astartes. The primary improvements made are in modularity, allowing
multiple different patterns to be manufactured based on the same
base powered skeleton, and interchangeable armor plating to allow
for weight or protection considerations based on the mission at hand.
Mark X Gravis
Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet
Sealed), Flight (20 m/s, 240 seconds), Lifting ST 10, Pressure Support
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3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 10, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 2 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
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Mark X Phobos
Advantages: Basic Move 2, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed)
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 10, Pressure Support
3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 10, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
wards, 10,000lb mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
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Advantages: Basic Move 1, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet Sealed)
Flight (3 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 11, Pressure Support
3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, Striking ST 11, Temperature
Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 2 (Only When Moving).
Attached Equipment: Auto-senses, auto-injector, hexagrammic
wards, 10,000lb mag-boots, and vox micro-bead.
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Tactical Dreadnought Armor (Mars, M.31)
Much more commonly known as Terminator Armor, Tactical
Dreadnought Armor was built out of massive exosuits designed to
work with plasma reactors and nuclear fission. Unlike other powered
armor patterns, Terminator armor relies entirely on protection
over mobility, acting as a mobile bulwark capable of stopping even
dedicated anti-armor weaponry in it's tracks.
Each suit contains a number of systems far more advanced
than most suits of powered armor, including a tiny fragment of the
Emperor's own armor buried inside the Crux Terminatus, a metal
insignia adorning the left pauldron of each suit. Unfortunately, the
Mechanicus has long ago lost all patterns to create new suits, meaning
that each suit is a unique relic of it's own kind.
Advantages: Basic Move -2, Doesn't Breathe (While Helmet
Sealed), Flight (1 m/s, Space Flight Only), Lifting ST 30, Pressure
Support 3, Reduced Consumption 4, Sealed, SM 2, Striking ST 30,
Temperature Tolerance (-270 - 1,500°C), and Vacuum Support.
Disadvantages: Disturbing Voice (While Helmet Sealed), and
Noisy 10 (Only When Moving). Additionally, the user receives a -15
penalty to any Dodge roll.
Attached Equipment: Augmented auto-senses, augur array, auto-
injector, hexagrammic wards, 25,000lb mag-boots, and vox-caster.
Optional Rule: Backpack Generator
The primary power generator of powered armor is a bulky
backpack unit containing a micro-fusion generator and reserve cells.
Even minor damage to the module can have severe effects on an
Astartes' combat effectiveness.
The backpack is the default hit location of a rear attack, and can be
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targeted at a -5 from the sides. It cannot be attacked from the front.
It uses the second DR value as it's default DR, including Hardening
1. However, it has multiple exhaust ports and other lightly armored
locations that can be targeted at a -10, similar to chinks in armor.
If an attack penetrates the backpack's DR, it may damage the
power generation systems. This requires an HT check from the armor,
with a -1 penalty for every 10 points of damage that penetrate, and
an additional -5 if the damage has the surge modifier. If the armor
succeeds the HT check, nothing happens.
If the HT check fails by less than five degrees of failure, roll a
1d6 and consult the systems table shown below. This damage can be
repaired in the field with an Armoury (Battlesuits) roll at a -5 over ten
minutes.
If it fails by more than five degrees, roll a second HT check with
the same modifiers. Success on this check indicates that the reactor
is damaged, but not compromised; the armor remains operation for
three hours on reserve cells. After this time, you suffer all the penalties
of a compromised reactor shown below except for the radiation
damage. This damage can repaired in the field with a Mechanic
(Fusion Reactor) roll at a -10 over two hours.
If the check fails, the reactor is compromised. It begins emitting
10 points of radiation a second, and loses all power. The user loses
all systems at shown below, and counts the weight of the armor as
carried weight. This cannot be repaired in the field.
Roll System Effects
1 All major systems functional. No effect.
3 Actuator Bundles Lose Lifting and Striking ST
Lose Basic Move, gain Ham
3 Movement Servos
Fisted 2 and 3 levels of Noisy
Lose Doesn't Breathe,
4 Life Support Reduced Consumption, and
Temperature Tolerance
Lose auto-sense, gain Hard of
5 Tactical Cogitators
Hearing
Lose Flight, Sealed, and
6 Void Systems
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AXE/MACE (DX-5, FLAIL-4, OR TWO-HANDED AXE/MACE-3)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes

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9 Chainaxe sw+4d (5) cut 1 0U 15 20 A-3
10 Force Axe sw+3 (2) cut 1 0U 10 20 A-2 [1]
10 Force Mace sw+5 (2) cr 1 0U 12 20 A-2 [1]

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10 Power Axe sw+5 (10) cut 1 0U 10 20 A-2 [2]
10 Power Mace sw+6 (10) cr 1 0U 12 20 A-2 [2]
10 Thunder Hammer sw+6d (100) ex inc cr 1, 2* 0U 34 25 A-0 [3]

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TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes

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10 Chainfist thr+1d (100) cut 1 0U 30 25 A-0 [2, 4]
or thr+2d (50) cr C 0U - 25 - [2, 4]
10 Lightning Claw sw+2d (10) cut C, 1 0 21 20 A-1 [2]
or sw+4d (10) imp 1 0 - 20 - [2]
10 Power Fist thr+2d (100) cr C 0U 23 25 A-1 [2, 4]

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BROADSWORD (DX-5, FORCE SWORD-4, RAPIER-4, SABER -4, SHORTSWORD-2, OR TWO-HANDED SWORD-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainsword sw+2d (5) cut 1, 2 0 15 15 A-4
10 Force Sword sw+2 (2) cut 1 0 10 15 A-2 [1]
or thr+3 (2) imp 1, 2 0 - 15 - [1]
10 Power Sword sw+3 (10) cut 1 0 11 15 A-2 [2]
or thr+4 (10) imp 1, 2 0 - 15 - [2]

FLAIL (DX-6, AXE/MACE-4, OR TWO-HANDED FLAIL-3)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes

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9 Chainflail sw+3d (3) cr 1 0U 23 20 A-3 [5]
10 Force Flail sw+5 (2) cr 1 0U 14 20 A-2 [5]
10 Power Flail sw+6 (10) cr 1 0U 14 20 A-2 [5]

KNIFE (DX-4, FORCE SWORD 3, MAIN-GAUCHE-3, OR SHORTSWORD-3)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
8 Bayonet sw+1 (2) cut C -1 2.5 12 A-4
or thr+3 (2) imp C -1 - 12 -
8 Combat Knife sw+2 (2) cut C, 1 0 3.5 12 A-4 [6]
or thr (2) imp C 0 - 12 -
9 Chainblade sw+1d (5) cut C -1 4 12 A-3

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10 Powerblade sw+2 (10) cut C 0 3.5 12 A-2 [2]
10 or thr+3 (10) imp C 0 - 12 - [2]

POLEARM (DX-5, SPEAR-4, STAFF-4, OR TWO-HANDED AXE/MACE-4)

TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainglaive sw+5d (5) cut 2, 3* 0U 24.5 20‡ A-2

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or sw+5d (5) imp 1-3* 0U - 20‡ -
10 Force Glaive sw+5 (2) cut 1-3* 0U 16.5 20‡ A-2 [1]
or sw+5 (2) imp 1-4* 0U - 20‡ - [1]
10 Power Glaive sw+6 (10) cut 1-3* 0U - 20‡ A-2 [2]
or sw+6 (10) imp 1-4* 0U - 20‡ - [2]

SHIELD (DX-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
10 Shield Bash w. Power thr+2 (5) burn 1 No - - - [2]
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TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
8 Combat Gladius sw+3 (2) cut 1 0 4.5 15 A-4
or thr+1 (2) imp 1 0 - 15 -
10 Chain-gladius sw+1d (5) cut 1 0 10 15 A-3
10 Combat Knife sw+2 (2) cut 1 0 3.5 12 A-4 [6]
10 or thr (2) imp C, 1 0 - 12 -
10 Power Gladius sw+2 (10) cut 1 0 5.5 15 A-2 [2]
10 or thr+1 (10) imp 1 0 15 - [2]

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TWO-HANDED AXE/MACE (DX-5, AXE/MACE-3, POLEARM-4, OR TWO-HANDED FLAIL-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Breaching Augur 6d (100) cut 1 No 110 25‡ A-3
9 Chain Great Axe sw+8d (5) cut 1, 2, 3* 0U 36 25† A-3
10 Force Axe sw+8 (2) cut 1, 2, 3* 0U 10 20† A-2 [1]

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10 Force Mace sw+3d (2) cr 1, 2 0U 12 20† A-2 [1]
10 Power Axe sw+3d (10) cut 1, 2, 3* 0U 10 20† A-2 [2]
10 Power Mace sw+4d (10) cr 1, 2 0U 12 20† A-2 [2]
10 Power Maul sw+6d (10) cr 1, 2, 3* 0U 30 25‡ A-2 [2]

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10 Power Scythe sw+2d (10) cut 1, 2 0 15 20† A-2 [2]
or sw+4 (10) imp 1, 2 0 15 20† A-2 [2]
or thr+2 (10) cut 1, 2, 3 0 15 20† A-2 [2]
11 Thunder Hammer sw+8d (100) ex inc cr 1, 2* 0U 34 25† A-0 [3]
11 Thunder Maul sw+13d (100) ex inc cr 1, 2, 3* 0U 55 35‡ A-0 [3]

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TWO-HANDED SWORD (DX-5, BROADSWORD-4, OR FORCE SWORD-4)
TL Weapon Damage Reach Parry Weight ST RC Notes
9 Chainsword sw+2d (5) cut 1, 2 0 15 15† A-4
9 Eviscerator sw+6d (5) cut 1, 2, 3 0 28 20† A-3
10 Force Claymore sw+6 (2) cut 1, 2, 3 0 17 20† A-2 [1]

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or sw+6 (2) imp 2, 3 0 - 20† A-2 [1]
10 Force Staff sw+4 (2) cr 1, 2, 3 0 10 15† A-2 [1]
10 Force Sword sw+4 (2) cut 1 0 10 15† A-2 [1]
or thr+5 (2) imp 1, 2 0 - 15† - [1]
10 Power Claymore sw+8 (10) cut 1, 2, 3 0 17 20† A-2 [2]
or sw+8 (10) imp 2, 3 0 - 20† A-2 [2]
10 Power Staff sw+6 (10) cr 1, 2, 3 0 10 15† A-2 [2]
10 Power Sword sw+5 (10) cut 1 0 11 15† A-2 [2]
or thr+6 (10) imp 1, 2 0 - 15† - [2]

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Notes:
[1] This weapon has a force amplifier, allowing Psykers to use it to
great effect. Any individual with Magery (Psyker) 1 or above may add
a linked attack that deals his Magery (Psyker) level in dice of corrosive
warp damage.
[2] This weapon's striking surface contains a power field generator,
allowing it to destroy any weapon it touches. It damages any non-force
or power weapon or body part it parries or which parries or blocks it.
[3] This weapon's attacks deal double knockback and double blunt
force trauma.
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[4] Provides 65 (Hardened 1) DR to the user's hand and forearm,
and grants Arm Strength 10 for the arm it is mounted on. The arm
additionally counts as +1 SM for grappling purposes.
[5] Attempts to parry flails are at -4; fencing weapons ("F" parry)
can't parry at all! Attempts to block such weapons are at -2.
[6] The handle contains a compass, fire-starter, solar reflector, 10m
of nanoweave (1,500lb) rope, whistle, a flare capable of infrared, laser,
and light signals, a 3 liter bag, and a small data slate containing a
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Melee Weaponry
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Force, Mono, and Power. Each weapon shown in this table is a
reference for some of the weapons provided in Low Tech, but is not
exhaustive. Presented alongside each category is a general rule for
creating more weaponry of that type, remembering to first translate
the weaponry to SM +1 as per Low Tech 2.
Chain. Chain weaponry consists of motorized bitting teeth
fashioned to rip through enemy flesh and armoring. They are loud,
brutal weapons prone to spurts of blood and gore, and therefore, a
favorite of the Imperium.
Creation: Multiply all damage by 3.5, and add (5). Multiply weight
by 2. Add +2 to effective ST.
counterparts, but with a fine mono-molecular edge. Crushing weapons
can also be made into mono weapons, but instead by reinforcing their
striking surface with a adamantium head.
The only weapon an Astartes will commonly carry that falls into
this category is the trusty combat knife. The first weapon ever issued
to an Astartes, the combat knife can vary from chapter to chapter, with
most issuing a mono-bladed knife, but axes, shortswords, and even
claymores are considered to fulfill the same role in other chapters. If
an Astartes ever finds himself without weapon or in need of a tool, the
combat knife is the first, and often only, resort he will need.
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Force. Force weapons are specialized Psyker weaponry, with a force
amplifier built into the hilt and striking surface allowing the Psyker to
channel their terrifying psychic abilities through the weapon and into
their foe. Each weapon is typically made specifically for the Psyker,
who wields it for the rest of their lifetime, and is often buried with
them.
Creation: Use a mono weapon as a base. Add +2 weight. Add [1]
to the note's field.
Power. Power weapons use an integrated power field that covers the
blade or striking surface to rip apart any matter at the molecular level.
They are incredible armor-penetrating weapons, easily keeping pace
with the Imperium's most robust small arms, and exceptional dueling
weapons. Most Astartes allowed to carry a power weapon do so with
pride, and a power weapon is a common sign of rank and authority.
Creation: Use a mono weapon as a base. Add (10). Add +2 weight.
Add [2] to the note's field. It damages any non-force or power weapon
or body part it parries or which parries or blocks.

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Astartes Ranged Weapons
Astartes weaponry is crafted for the Emperor's Angel physique, and
is unsuitable for human usage. Unless listed otherwise, all weapons
listed in this chapter are SM+1, and their machine spirit will refuse to
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fire outside the hands of an Astartes.
Inferno Pistol, 85mm Fusion Cell (Synod, M.19)
Amongst the rarest of Imperium small arms, the Inferno Pistol
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is a relic of an age long past, a miniaturized handheld meltagun,
easily able to punch through even heavy vehicle armor with a single
shot. However, the techniques used to create this incredible weapon
have long been lost, and each remaining example is a marvel of
craftsmanship, granted only to the most elite Astartes captains and
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Chapter Masters.
Much like the Melta-Gun, the Inferno Pistol operates by hyper-
pressurizing gas until nuclear fusion occurs, and shunting the energy
created through the barrel. The Synod pattern uses a heat capacitive
Fusion Cell that reduces heat stress on the weapon, but holds only one
shot. Other patterns typically hold five shots, but require up to five
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seconds to cool down after each shot.
Plasma Pistol, 70mm Hydrogen Cell (Sunfury, M.22)
The smallest example of Plasma weaponry, the venerable Plasma
Pistol is beloved by Astartes sergeants and tactical squads for it's
effectiveness against heavy infantry and armored vehicles. Like all
Plasma weaponry, however, it's Machine Spirit is fickle and dangerous
at the best of times, and often releases it's burst of angers in the form
of superheated gas.
Grav Pistol, Graviton Canister (Ultra, M.26)
A miniaturized version of the Graviton Gun with the same punch,
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the grav pistol is primarily limited by it's range and low magazine
capacity. Due to it's unique beam of compressed gravitons, it effectively
ignore any physical armoring, making it supremely effective against
heavy infantry. These weapons are extraordinarily rare, and only a few
chapters have ready access to an example.
Immolation Rifle, 50mm Fuel Cell (Mk. 1, M.38)
One of the stranger examples of incendiary weaponry in the
Imperium arsenal, immolation rifles fires extraordinarily quick pulses
of heat at their target through the use of a complex nuclear pumped
laser system, cooking them alive while leaving their surroundings
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unscathed. They are primarily used as a tool by the Deathwatch when
a flamer's use is required, but the inaccuracy and residue of standard
promethium cannot be allowed.
Meltagun, 105mm Fusion Cell (Mars, M.19)
The premier anti-vehicle weapon of the Imperium the meltagun
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operates by hyper-pressurizing gas until nuclear fusion occurs, and
shunting the energy created through the barrel. Unfortunately for
many Imperial Guardsmen, it's pitiful range and constant overheating
renders it ineffective in any environment past urban centers. Even
so, if a meltagun manages to hit a vehicle, the effects are devastating,
punching a hole nearly half a meter wide through most armors, and
massively weakening those it cannot penetrate.
The handheld version can easily dispatch most light and medium
vehicles but has trouble penetrating the thick front armor of most
heavy vehicles, relying on it's significantly larger mounted counterpart
to dispatch any significant threats. However, repeated hits will
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eventually pierce even hardened plating, leading to hit and run attacks
with meltaguns being highly effective.
Plasma Gun, 80mm Hydrogen Cell (Mk. 2, M.22)
The plasma gun is a rare, but effective long-range anti-armor
weapon, firing concentrated bolts of superheated hydrogen plasma
that eat through any target they find. This leads to a rather large, bulky
weapon, with a semi-exposed chamber and massive heating coils to
allow subsequent shots, but it's effectiveness cannot be denied. A shot
from a plasma gun can easily pierce the armoring of heavy infantry,
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chewing through powered armor and ceramite plating with ease, but
it's true power lies in it's ability to be overcharged.
With a flick of a switch, a plasma gun can be modulated to fire
a significantly larger, though less efficient plasma burst. This bolt
travels farther and hit harder, though it loses a great deal of accuracy
in it's inherent instability, and requires a significantly longer cool-
down period before refiring.
Due to it's flexibility and light weight, the plasma gun is a favorite
weapon of the Astartes, being suitable for combat against most foes,
and providing exceptional anti-vehicle capability to any tactical squad
with little downside.
Graviton Gun, Graviton Canister (Ultra, M.26)
A Graviton Gun is a handheld siege weapon that fires beams of
compressed gravitons, ignoring it's physical armoring and crushing
the target with it's own weight. Fortunately for the enemies of the
Imperium, they are extraordinarily rare weapons, impossible to find
outside the hands of a select few Astartes chapters, and fielded with
extreme caution.
Auxiliary Grenade Launcher, 70mm Grenade (Mk. V, M.2)
A compact grenade launcher intended for long-ranged deployment
of grenades. It is typically attached to the bottom of a boltgun, adding
+1 Bulk, but can also be used as a standalone with a stock. It can load
any 70mm Astartes grenade without modification, allowing standard
handheld grenades to be carried as ammunition.
Grenade Launcher, 120mm Saboted Grenade (Mk. XI, M.2)
A large grenade launcher using a revolving magazine allowing
for quick deployment of multiple grenades. The grenades must be
loaded into a specialized sabot before launch, unlike an auxiliary
launcher, but gain a substantial increase in accuracy and range and
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the ability to chamber any standard Astartes grenade. It is typically
used by Astartes to deploy multiple different munitions over a large
area quickly.
Missile Launcher, 310mm Missile (Armorbane, M.2)
The most basic missile launcher used by the Astartes, the
Armorbane-pattern missile launcher has an attached cogitator that
can be used to guide a missile in flight, either through an MIU or
an attached dataslate. It chambers all standard Astartes missiles,
overriding the built-in gyroscopic stabilization unit and inserting it's
own machine spirit to give the user control. This control is commonly
used to target weaker points in the enemy's armor, especially top
armor in tanks and joints in walking war machines.
Missile Launcher, 310mm Missile (Icarus, M.2)
A complex piece of machinery, the Icarus-pattern missile launcher
is a magazine-fed launcher, built to cover Astartes from air-to-ground
weaponry. It can load up to five missiles into an integral magazine,
typically homing anti-aircraft missiles, and fire as quickly as targets
can be acquired.
The launcher can further be mounted onto a fixed position, either
on a designated mount or dug into the ground, at which point an
on-board cogitator can be activated to automatically search the sky
for targets. If it detects an unfriendly IFF signature, it will allow the
homing system to acquire the target and fires a single missile in it's
general direction, continuing until it's integral magazine runs dry.
Multiple emplacements allows small Astartes squads to set up man-
portable automated anti-aircraft defenses over a large area.
Missile Launcher, 310mm Missile (Soundstrike, M.2)
The most common launcher used by Astartes tactical squads, the
Soundstrike-pattern missile launcher is a relatively light weapon that
is able to fire all standard Astartes missiles. It typically is paired with
a backpack rack that can store and load up to six missiles before
needing reloading for consistent firepower. The weight listed is for
both the launcher and the missile rack. Without the rack, the weight
of the launcher itself is only 43lbs, but takes five seconds to reload.
BEAM WEAPONS (PISTOL) (DX-4, OTHER BEAM WEAPONS-2, OR GUNS (PISTOL)-4)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
10 Inferno Pistol 6dx7 (10) cor ex 2 10/25 16/5 1 1 (3) 15 -3 4 A-1
10 Plasma Pistol 6dx2 (5) cor 3 250/1,500 28/8 1 12 (35) 15 -3 3 A-2 [1]
overcharge 6dx4 (10) cor ex 2 400/2,500 - 1/5 - - - 5 -

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11 Grav Pistol spec. 3 5/30 6/1 1/2 6 (60) 13 -3 4 A-0 [2]

BEAM WEAPONS (RIFLE) (DX-4, OTHER BEAM WEAPONS-2, OR GUNS (RIFLE)-4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes

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9 Immolation Rifle 6d burn 4 20/65 34/15 150 3000 (6) 20† -7 1 A-2
10 Meltagun 10dx4 (10) cor 4 10/25 55/15 1/3 6 (8) 25† -6 4 A-3
10 Plasma Gun 7dx2 (5) cor 5 350/2,000 46/20 1/2 24 (60) 20† -7 4 A-2 [1]
overcharge 7dx4 (10) cor ex 3 650/3,500 - 1/5 - - - 5 -
11 Graviton Gun spec. 5 60/200 51/6 1/5 15 (30) 20† -7 3 A-0 [2]

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GUNS (GRENADE LAUNCHER) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
8 Auxiliary Grenade Launcher 6dx2 [5d] cr ex 1 1,200 9/2 1 1 (3i) 10 -3 3 A-4 [3]
8 Grenade Launcher 6dx2 [5d] cr ex 3 1,600 34/36 3 8 (3i) 15† -7 2 A-4 [3]

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GUNS (LAW) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Missile Launcher (Armorbane) 6dx8 [9d] cr ex 6 50,000 1/18 1 1 (5) 25† -8 1 A-3 [4, 5]
9 Missile Launcher (Icarus) 6dx8 [9d] cr ex 7 50,000 201/114 1 5 (8i) 25† -10 1 A-2 [4, 5]
9 Missile Launcher (Soundstrike) 6dx8 [9d] cr ex 4 50,000 82/18 1 1 (3) 25† -10 1 A-3 [4, 6]

GUNS (PISTOLS) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Bolt Pistol 6dx3 (2) pi++ 2 3,400/9,200 12/7 4 14+1 (3) 20 -4 3 A-4
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9 Heavy Bolt Pistol 6d+1x3 (2) pi++ 3 3,500/9,300 15/5.5 5 10+1 (3) 20 -4 3 AP-4
follow-up 5d ex cr

GUNS (RIFLE) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Boltgun 6dx3 (2) pi++ 5 3,600/9,600 47/14 5 28+1 (3) 20† -5 3 A-4
follow-up 5d ex cr
9 Boltgun (Stalker) 6dx3 (2) pi++ 6+3 3,800/10,000 56/7.5 1 15+1 (3) 20† -6 4 A-3
follow-up 5d ex cr
9 Bolt Rifle 6d+1x3 (2) pi++ 6 3,800/10,000 51/13.5 6 25+1 (3) 20† -5 3 A-4
follow-up 5d ex cr

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10 Needle Rifle 4d+2 (5) burn 7+3 1,000/15,000 33/2.8 1 8 (3) 15† -6 2 A-4 [7]
follow-up var.
10 Psycannon 8dx3 (2) pi++ 5 3,600/9,800 79/20 1 20+1 (8) 25† -7 4 A-0 [8]
follow-up 6d ex cr

GUNS (SHOTGUN) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)

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TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Combat Shotgun 5d pi 3 58/1,150 42/16 5x8 20+1 (3) 20† -5 1 A-4
+ slug 7dx2 pi++ 4 550/5,650 - 5 - - - 2 -
9 Shotgun 4d+1 pi 3 58/1,150 36/10.5 2x18 8+1 (3i) 20† -6 1 A-4
+ slug 9dx2 pi++ 4 750/7,200 - 2 - - - 2 -

LIQUID PROJECTOR (FLAMETHROWER) (DX-4 OR OTHER LIQUID PROJECTOR-4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Exterminator 4d burn - 15/30 4 Jet 1 10 -4 - A-4 [9]
9 Flamer 6d burn - 45/100 37/18.5 Jet 14x2s (5) 20† -7 - A-4 [9]
9 Hand Flamer 6d burn - 15/40 20/3.1 Jet 12x1s (5) 15 -3 - A-3 [9]

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9 Heavy Flamer 12d burn - 80/120 125/16.2 Jet 18x5s (9) 27M -9 - A-3 [9]

GUNNER (BEAMS) (DX-4, OR OTHER GUNNER-4)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Lascannon 7dx8 (100) burn 6+3 10,500/35,000 310/15 1/5 2 (20) 30M -11 5 A-3
10 Multi-Melta 10dx9 (10) ex cor 3 40/100 151/12.1 1/5 8 (12) 30M -11 4 A-2
10 Plasma Cannon 11dx4 (5) ex cor 5 6,000/10,000 216/14.2 1/5 16 (300) 30M -11 4 A-2 [1]
overcharge 11dx8 (10) ex cor 2 9,000/15,000 - 1/15 - - - 5 -
11 Conversion Beamer 1d ex cr (spec.) 4 1,000 301/50 1/10 4 (240) 35M -11 5 A-0 [10]

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GUNNER (MACHINE GUN) (DX-4 OR OTHER GUNNER AT -4)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range
9 Assault Cannon 8dx4 (2) pi++ 5 2,400/10,000 410/1380
9 Autocannon 9dx4 cr 3 1,350/7,490 425/165
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linked 6d+1x2 [4d] cr ex
9 Fragmentation Cannon 3d+2 [2d] cr ex 2 1,400/16,800 550/260
+ slug 9dx6 (2) pi++ 5 4,500/8,000
9 Heavy Bolter 8dx3 (2) pi++ 4 3,800/10,000 110/50
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follow-up 6d ex cr
Notes:
[1] This weapon can be overcharged to fire a single, more destructive
bolt. The wielder may spend a Ready maneuver to overcharge the
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weapon, causing the next attack to be significantly more powerful,
but take up half the weapon's maximum ammunition.
[2] This weapon deals crushing damage equal to the total non-
flexible DR of the target, up to a maximum damage of 150. This
damage counts as corrosive damage, and the attack cannot be blocked
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or parried by any means other than Force Field DR.
[3] Damage listed for 70mm fragmentation grenade; see weapon
entry and Astartes grenades for other available options.
[4] Damage listed for 95mm fragmentation missile.
[5] Guided attack (see p. B412). Gunner uses Artillery (Guided
Missile) to attack.
[6] This weapon automatically reloads from a rocket pack filled
with six rockets and attached to the user's back. The user can pick
any rocket from the rack to load, and does not need to take a Reload
maneuver. To reload the rack, it must first be detached, which takes
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Bolt Pistol, 19mm Bolt Shell (Mk. III, M.24)
The smaller counterpart of the Boltgun, the Bolt Pistol fires the
same 19mm bolt shell at full power. Nearly every Adeptus Astartes, no
matter rank or role, carries a bolt pistol as a combat sidearm, as it's
effective stopping power, flexibility, and reliability is undisputed.
Due to the bolt pistol's size, it cannot be wielded in two hands by
power-armored Astartes. The standard Bolt Pistol holds 14 rounds
in a sickle-shaped magazine, but can also be fitted with a straight
magazine (9 shots, 4.5lb, +1 Bulk).
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Heavy Bolt Pistol, 20mm Bolt Shell (Mk. 1, M.41)
Designed for use by Primaris special forces, the Heavy Bolt Pistol
shares much of the design of the original Bolt Pistol, but uses a larger
caliber and streamlined frame to provide superior stopping power and
maneuverability.
Due to the elongated design, the Heavy Bolt Pistol can be held
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in two hands by any Astartes. Additionally, it can load non-standard
sickle-shaped magazines (13 shots, 7lb, -1 Bulk) or drum magazines
(30 shots, 23.5lb, -2 Bulk).
Boltgun, 19mm Bolt Shell (Godwyn, M.24)
The Boltgun, also known as the Bolter, is a ubiquitous weapon
amongst the Adeptus Astartes. A large, inelegant weapon based
on brute force and pure stopping power, it fires an armor-piercing
projectile known as a bolt shell. The shell is first propelled by an
initial explosive charge, which ignites a secondary rocket within the
shell itself, massively increasing the effective range of the shell. Once
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the shell impacts, it is led into the hapless target by an adamantium
reinforced tip at full muzzle velocity. Once the mass-reactive fuse
identifies penetration, a secondary explosive charges detonates within
the shell, shredding the target from the inside out.
For most soft targets, count follow-up detonations aimed at the
torso to automatically hit vitals, and those aimed at the head to
automatically hit the skull. At the GM's discretion, the follow-up
attack may trigger once the shell has hit DR/HP equal to half it's
damage, it's full damage, allow the shooter to manually determine
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Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
40! 1000 (60) 50M -11 2 A-2
1 20+1(10) 30M -10 5 A-3
3x100 18+1(30) 35M -9 1 A-1
3
10 50+1 (8) 30M -9 4 A-3
ten seconds, and each rocket loaded afterwards takes twenty seconds.
[7] The primary attack of this weapon deals no wounding
damage. If it penetrates, the follow-up attack inflicts one dose of a
predetermined poison or acid.
[8] This weapon has a force amplifier, allowing Psykers to use it to
great effect. Any individual with Magery (Psyker) 1 may add a linked
attack that deals his Magery (Psyker) level in dice of corrosive warp
damage.
[9] This weapon emits a concentrated stream of exceptionally
flammable liquid. Use the rules listed for Flamethrowers on HT pg.
178, but deal half the listed damage per second (rounded down to the
nearest dice) instead of 1d.
[10] This weapon's attacks gain power based on range. Divide the
range to impact by 10, and add that number as an armor divisor and
damage multiplier. If the range to impact is above 1,000 meters, the
attack explodes at 1,000 meters. This does not function outside an
atmosphere, and at the GM's discretion, particularly dense or sparse
atmosphere may modify this effect.
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this, or simply allow the shooter to choose when it detonates. In any
case, once the follow-up attack is triggered, the projectile itself cannot
do any additional damage.
The standard Boltgun holds 28 rounds in a sickle-shaped magazine,
but can also be fitted with box (180 shots, 10 sec. reload, 89lb, -2 Bulk,
-1 Malf.), drum (50 shots, 36lb, -1 Bulk, -1 Malf.), or straight (18 shots,
9lb, +1 Bulk).
Stalker-Pattern Boltgun, 19mm Bolt Shell (Godwyn, M.24)
One of the most unique variants of the standard boltgun, the
Stalker-pattern is designed to be used in a designated marksman
role, trading away volume of fire for accuracy and range. It sports a
longer barrel and manual cycling for increased accuracy, as well as an
integral silencer for use in a sniper role.
Stalker-pattern boltguns generate a 150 decibel sound when
initially fired, but can be silenced further with Stalker ammunition
(see Bolter Ammunition), and comes equipped standard with a 8x
variable-power scope, which is often replaced with a 32x (+5 Acc, -1
Bulk) fixed power scope.
Bolt Rifle, 20mm Bolt Shell (Mk. II, M.41)
The improved version of the Boltgun used by the Primaris Astartes,
the bolt rifle's primary improvement over ten thousand millennia is a
slightly larger shell, marginally improving accuracy and range, and
a number of officially sanctioned modular attachments that allow a
Primaris Astartes to customize their weapon's ergonomics to their
liking.
The standard Bolt Rifle holds 25 rounds in a sickle-shaped
magazine, but can also be fitted with box (125 shots, 10 sec. reload,
79.5lb, -2 Bulk, -1 Malf.), drum (40 shots, 31lbs, -1 Bulk, -1 Malf.), or
straight (16 shots, 8.5lb, +1 Bulk).
Needle Rifle, 8mm Saboted Needle (Mk. IX, M.31)
One of the few dedicated marksmen weapons used by the Astartes,
the Mk. IX Needle Rifle has proven it's place in their venerable arsenal
through it's singular ability to silently eliminate high-value targets.
The needle rifle fires a dart of crystallized poison wrapped in a thin
plasteel sheath, traveling at nearly 10,000 meters per second, propelled
by a tiny, invisible, high energy laser beam. When the dart is close
to the impact point, the laser beam pulses, drilling a tiny hole into
the target's armor, and disintegrating the metal sheath, allowing the
dart to unload it's payload. Unlike most needle rifles, the Mk. IX relies
on a dual-stage saboted round that contains both the dart, and the
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energy required to propel it, rather than using a built-in battery. This
allows for a far more powerful laser beam, but requires each sabot to
be manually cycled into the weapon.
Needle rifles are virtually silent, with the only noise produced being
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a sonic boom as the round accelerates nearly instantly. They leave no
visible wound, and take multiple seconds to affect the target, making
triangulating the shooter nearly impossible. However, the intense heat
of the laser can be seen through thermal optics, leaving a clear line
leading directly to the shooter. The Mk. IX comes equipped standard
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with a 10x variable-power scope, which is often replaced with a 6x
thermal optic to coordinate with other shooters, or a 32x fixed-power
scope for long-range targets.
Psycannon, 25mm Bolt Shell (Malleus, M.33)
The Psycannon is a specialist boltgun only used by the Grey Knights.
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It fires a specialized high-caliber bolt shell that can be infused with a
Psyker, making them exceptionally deadly to any Daemonic entities,
bypassing all normal Warp-infused defenses. It is also outfitted with
specialized anti-gravity generators that significantly lower it's weight,
allowing the weapon to be carried and fired as a standard rifle, though
it resembles a heavy bolter in construction.
Combat Shotgun, 23mm Shotgun Shell (Ultra, M.2)
The standard automatic shotgun of the Astartes, the Ultra-pattern
fires a significantly smaller shell than the Luna-pattern, but more than
makes up in magazine capacity and fire-rate. It is typically loaded with
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a drum magazine, but can also be loaded from a box (55 shots, 10 sec.
reload, 41lb, -1 Bulk, -1 Malf.) or a straight (10 shots, 3 sec. reload,
6.5lbs, +1 Bulk) magazine.
Shotgun, 55mm Shotgun Shell (Luna, M.2)
The Luna-pattern shotgun is the largest small arms shell the
Astartes field as a standard weapon, and is typically used to deliver
most specialist munitions in cases where a smaller form factor than a
grenade is required. While the slide action has proven divisive for it's
low rate of fire, it allows the firing of low-power rounds that would not
cycle the action of an automatic version.
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Exterminator, 5mm Promethium Sheet (Mars, M.12)
A small flat cartridge filled with promethium, the exterminator
is a reliable backup weapon used throughout the Imperium. Once
attached to a weapon, it can be triggered by pushing a small lever,
which ignites and fires the promethium in a wide sheet of destruction
While it can be used by itself, most exterminator cartridges are made
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to be mounted onto an existing weapon's side, which add +1 Bulk until
the sheet is fired.
Flamer, 3.5L Promethium Tank (Desolator, M.24)
The Desolator-pattern is the most common variant of one of
the Imperium's most brutally effective weapons, the flamer. The
mechanism of a flamer ejects thick streams of a sticky napalm
called promethium at the target area before igniting it, leaving any
unfortunate enough to be splattered to burn to whithered husks. Due
to the oxidizing nature the compound, it functions even underwater
and in space, though the stream's speed and range is heavily affected
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in thick atmospheres.
Unfortunately, the flamer shares many of the same drawbacks as
the flamethrowers of old. It is practically useless against sealed armor,
such as powered armor, and can be easily stopped by even the flimsiest
of cover, requiring precious time to burn through. However, many
improvements in the gel used have been developed over time, and
certain types of promethium make up for these weaknesses in spades.
A typical Astartes tactical squad will have at least one flame for both
providing quick smoke cover, and quickly burning through a swarm of
troops before being overwhelmed.
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Hand Flamer, 2.5L Promethium Tank (Phaestos, M.24)
The smaller cousin of the flamer, the hand flamer is a pistol-sized
variant capable of the same power as a full flamer, with a limited tank
and shorter range. It cannot be used outside of power armor, as the
broad stream projected can often touch the wielder's hand, and the
muzzle is close enough to severely burn any exposed flesh. As such, it
is reserved primarily for Astartes tactical squads that wish to have the
power of a flamer on quick reserve in tight spaces.
Heavy Flamer, 10L Promethium Tank (Ultima, M.24)
A massive, twin-barreled variant of a flamer, the heavy flamer is
primarily used as a mounted weapon in tight quarters or as a vehicle
mounted anti-swarm weapon. It is capable of firing for minutes before
reloading, and has a rather substantial range, allowing for entire battle
arenas to be covered in a thick layer of promethium burning all those
who walk among it.
By default, the heavy flamer loads from an attached 10L tank of
promethium fuel, but a 50L backpack ammo supply (90x5s shots, 300
second reload, 98lb, -2 Bulk) is also available.
Lascannon, 250mm Power Pack (Mars, M.3)
The Mars-pattern Lascannon is one of the most effective anti-
armor weapons commonly used by the Imperium. Based on the same
technology that powers a standard lasgun, the lascannon is simply
amplified to powers orders of magnitude higher. Due to it's accuracy
and range, it can stop even the heaviest of armor in their tracks, often
bypassing non-hardened armor in a single shot, though it struggles
against the hardened armors of baneblades and other super-heavy
armored vehicles.
By default, a lascannon is powered by a 250mm power pack, but a
backpack mounted power array (10 shots, 300 second reload, 90lb, -2
Bulk) is also available.
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Multi-Melta, 300mm Fusion Cell (Maxima, M.19)
The larger cousin of the meltagun, the multi-melta counters the
range and accuracy of the las-cannon with sheer stopping power, as
repeated hits will burn through any armor if exposed long enough,
and the explosive properties of the melta stream grants it significant
effectiveness against heavy infantry and crowded formations.
Unfortunately, the short range and explosive nature can lead to
significant friendly fire if used in conjunction with other forces, but
this is sometimes a sacrifice an Astartes is willing to make.
By default, a multi-melta is powered by a 300mm fusion cell, but a
backpack mounted fusion reactor (64 shots, 300 second reload, 121lb,
-3 Bulk) is also available.
Plasma Cannon, 80mm Hydrogen Cell (Ragefire, M.22)
An appropriately sized anti-armor variant of the plasma gun, the
plasma cannon is a massive frame primarily consisting of a large heat
coil and vented muzzle. Standing strong amongst mounted anti-armor
weapons, the plasma cannon's ordinary fire can shred through armor,
but it's overcharged blast can easily annihilate most armored vehicles
at significant ranged. Unfortunately, this power is fed from a number
of small hydrogen cells that must all be individually replaced upon
running dry, so it is primarily useful as a long-range precision weapon,
or in hit and run tactics.
By default, the plasma cannon feeds it's fusion reactor from a
80mm hydrogen cell, but a backpack mounted hydrogen tank (80
shots, 85lb, -3 Bulk) is also available.
Conversion Beamer, 1.5mm Antimatter Cell (Mk. I, M.31)
A relic of a long since gone age of miniaturized siege weaponry,
the conversion beamer uses small, negatively charged particles
of antimatter to attract matter together, then annihilate itself in a
spectacular explosion. Due to the matter required, it only functions
in atmosphere, and gains significant power over the range it
travels. Luckily for the enemies of the Imperium, the technology to
manufacture this weapon was lost long ago, and the few remaining
examples are only occasionally found in the Imperium's most brutal
sieges.
Assault Cannon, 28mm Solid Shell (Mk XVI, M.24)
The assault cannon is a six-barreled, rapid fire weapon which
makes up for it's lack of accuracy through sheer quantity of fire. It
is typically used either in an anti-infantry role, or as a Terminator-
mounted secondary weapon. In most cases, it is fed from an attached
Fragmentation Cannon, 125mm Shell (Mk. III, M.28)
Oft used by Dreadnoughts and Terminators, the fragmentation
cannon resembles a massive shotgun, firing shells filled with shot
or slugs over short distances. It is far less flexible than an assault
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crate of ammunition, or a backpack ammo supply.
While the assault cannon can fill the same role as a heavy bolter,
the bolter is typically preferred due to it's relative lightness and the
explosive potential of it's bolt shells when fired over a large, scattered
but the sheer amount of metal put into the air per shot makes it a
tremendously effective weapon for enclosed spaces, where the shots
can go nowhere but into the flesh of it's targets.
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area. It is only typically seen when heavy infantry take the field
The primary heavy machine gun of the Imperium, the heavy bolter
prepared to deal with heavy bolter rounds, as the increased energy of
is one of the most versatile weapon in their arsenal. It is typically
the assault cannon can punch through most powered armor.
chambered in 25mm bolt shell, even outside of Astartes use, and can
Assault cannons are typically loaded from attached backpack ammo feed out of either a disintegrating belt or a box magazine. In most
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(275lb, 10 second reload, +2 Bulk) or 500 round ammo boxes (583lb)
to serve as a crew-served emplacement.
Autocannon, 55mm Explosive Shell (Mars, M.2)
A weapon sparsely used by the Emperor's Angels, but often used
by their traitor brothers, the autocannon is more commonly found on
weapon, with two or three guardsmen lugging the massive weapon
and ammunition into position.
When used by the Astartes, it is typically used as part of a
Devastator squad, with a single Astartes carrying the weapon and
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vehicles or as an Imperial Guard weapon, due to it's low ammo count
and relatively low effectiveness compared to other heavy weaponry.
Autocannons almost exclusively load from 20 round drum
magazines (listed), but can also load from 45 round ammo boxes
(320lbs) for crew-served emplacements.
brethren. However, both tactical and scout squads will often carry a
heavy bolter when they expect to be stationary, as the firepower it can
bring to bear is unparalleled by standard small arms.
Heavy bolters are typically fed from 50 rounds box magazines
(listed), 150 round ammo boxes (125lb) that are carried alongside the
weapon as a crew-served emplacement, or 300 round backpack ammo
supplies (300 second reload, 415lb, -2 Bulk).

Astartes Munitions
Munitions provided for the Adeptus Astartes are typically far larger Concussion Grenade, 70mm (TL9). Essentially a plasteel cylinder
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variants of those fielded by the Astra Militarum. Much like Astartes
weaponry, they require the touch of an Astartes to be activated,
refusing to be cajoled by human hands, lest they waste the prodigious
talent of the machine spirit. All munitions listed are designed to be
used by the SM+1 Astartes.
Grenades
Astartes grenades are broadly divided into 70mm, 90mm, and
110mm variants, depending on the size of the warhead and the
fuse system. Typically, 70mm grenades are used in direct offensive
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effective in enclosed spaces and thick atmospheres. In a tight spot,
a concussion grenade can also be used as an improvised explosive
charge, though it lacks any ability to penetrate armor.
Fragmentation Grenade, 70mm (TL9). A jacket of large, cut metal
pellets surrounding an explosive core. When detonated, the explosive
force is relatively mild, but the pellets can cause significant injuries
on unarmored targets.
Stun Grenade, 70mm (TL9). A compact core of concentrated
magnesium and potassium nitrate shrouded in a non-disintegrating
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capabilities with impact detonation, while 90mm grenades are used
in a utility role with more specific applications and 110mm grenades
act as miniature detonation charges.
All Astartes grenades can be set to latch onto metallic targets, and
can be set to start their fuse on impact or nearby motion. However,
only 70mm grenades can be set to detonate on impact; other grenades
crack, disorientating any target unfortunate enough to be without
earshot. While quite effective in enclosed spaces, stun grenades are
ineffective against any armor equipped with auto-senses or other
dedicated defenses.
Nova Grenade, 70mm (TL10). A small canister of suspended plasma
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fuses, though this occasionally leads to premature bionic limbs.
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plasma together, creating a brief prompt criticality event. The light
released is utterly blinding, and can easily overwhelm even dedicated
defensive systems, and is primarily used to blind hostiles Astartes or
other heavy infantry.

TL Weapon Effect Weight Fuse Bulk RC Notes

9 Concussion Grenade, 70mm 7dx4 cr ex 2lb 2-3 or Impact -3 A-4
9 Fragmentation Grenade, 70mm 6dx2 [5d] cr ex 2lb 2-3 or Impact -3 A-4
9 Stun Grenade, 70mm HT-8 aff (15m) 2lb 2-3 or Impact -3 A-4
10 Nova Grenade, 70mm HT-15 aff (Blinding, 25m) 2lb 2-3 or Impact -3 A-2

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9 Blind Grenade, 90mm Chaff (10 yards) 3.5lb 2-3 -3 A-4
9 Incendiary Grenade, 90mm 6dx5 [3d burn] burn ex 3.5lb 2-3 -3 A-4
9 Inhalation Grenade, 90mm Gas (15 yards) 3.5lb 2-3 -3 A-4
10 Cryogenic Grenade, 90mm 5dx5 fat ex 3.5lb 2-3 -3 A-2
10 Haywire Grenade, 90mm 5dx3 fat ex sur 3.5lb 2-3 -3 A-2
10 Monoball Grenade, 90mm 3dx7 [5dx3 (2) cut] cr ex 3.5lb 2-3 -3 A-1
9 Anti-Plant Grenade, 110mm 6dx8 tox ex 5lb 4-5 -4 A-4
9 Krak Grenade, 110mm 9dx7 (10) cr 5lb 4-5 -4 A-4
11 Vortex Grenade, 110mm 15dx10 (∞) 5lb 4-5 -4 A-0

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 Blind Grenade, 90mm (TL9). A canister filled with a combination
of electrical and thermal chaff. When detonated, the entire grenade
blasts apart filling the air with smoke, while the thermal and electric
compounds combust, filling the air with interference. This effectively
blinds all conventional, thermal, and electrical systems, stopping
nearly all incoming fire. Some biological systems, such as vibration
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sensors or highly advanced psychic divination, can bypass the chaff
through non-conventional means.
Incendiary Grenade, 70mm (TL9). Compressed promethium
layered around an explosive core, similar to a fragmentation grenade.
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On detonation, a sheet of promethium is expelled, while smaller
fragments of flame-coated metal spread over a large area. Commonly
used for munitions demolition and to provide area-denial capabilities.
Cryogenic Grenade, 90mm (TL10). Suspended liquid nitrogen in a
vacuum sealed shell, propelled by a miniature plasma charge. Rarely
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used by the Astartes, but effective at capturing live specimens. The
Deathwatch have occasionally used cryogenics to great effect against
fire-based Xenos creatures.
Haywire Grenade, 90mm (TL10). This grenade emits an electric
charge powerful enough to transmit through any atmosphere,
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shorting unlucky machine spirits in the blast zone. They are sparingly
used, as their presence invokes the revulsion of the Mechanicus.
Monoball Grenade, 90mm (TL10). A potent device with dubious
origins, a monoball grenade consists of tightly coiled monowire
packed around a small plasma charge. When detonated, the plasma
charge propels the wire at terrifying speeds, carving through flesh,
bone, and armor, and leaving bloody piles of finely minced meat where
enemies once stood. They are, unfortunately, rare, and sparingly used.
Anti-Plant Grenade, 110mm (TL9). One of the strangest elements of
the Astartes arsenal, the anti-plant grenade consists of various potent
acids and organic poisons aerosolized into a plasteel canister. Once
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triggered, the mix will quickly dissolve any unshielded organic life
caught in its wake, quickly providing a clearing to land in a jungle, or
more practically, melting the flesh of unfortunate Xenos.
Krak Grenade, 110mm (TL9). The most common handheld anti-
armor equipment available to the Astartes, the krak grenade is one of
the most beloved multi-tools available to an Astartes tactical squad,
consisting of a rounded canister containing a shaped charge and a
gyroscopic stabilization system.
Typically, the shaped charge is faced upwards in the canister, but
if the grenade is magnetically attached, the gyroscope will rotate the
charge to face towards the attachment point. While ineffective against
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the frontal armor of most heavy vehicles, a krak grenade can make
short work of lighter armor, and is commonly used to breach doors,
walls, and occasionally in large numbers against heavy infantry.
Vortex Grenade, 110mm (TL9). Enigmatic in it's creation, and
extraordinarily rare, a vortex grenade generates a swirling vortex
of warp energy powerful enough to suck matter it touches into the
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warp, ignoring any armoring in it's way. Attempts to determine
whether contents of the grenade are heresy have been stymied by the
Mechanicus.
Missiles
Astartes missiles are primarily 95mm gyro-stabilized finned
rockets meant to be used against large swarms or armored targets.
Each missile has a minimum activation range of 15m and a maximum
range of 75km, though missiles can be tweaked to detonate before
reaching maximum range automatically to prevent unintended
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detonation.
TL Weapon Damage Weight RC
9 Concussive Missile, 95mm 6dx13 cr ex 18lb A-4
9 Fragmentation Missile, 95mm 6dx8 [9d] cr ex 18lb A-4
9 Flakk Missile, 95mm 7dx2 (5) pi 18lb A-4
9 Krak Missile, 95mm 9dx14 (10) cr 18lb A-4
10 Anti-Plant Missile, 95mm 6dx14s tox ex 18lb A-4
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Concussive Missile, 95mm (TL9). A simple warhead of packed
explosives, the concussive missile's sheer explosive power makes it
the most flexible missile available to the Astartes, being particularly
effective in enclosed spaces.
Fragmentation Missile, 95mm (TL9). Similar to concussive missiles,
but jacketed with edged plasteel fragmentation. Can be set to detonate
on impact, or as air-burst detonations at a specified range, though this
takes three seconds and a dataslate per missile.
Flakk Missile, 95mm (TL9). An anti-air annular blast fragmentation
missile with hardened adamantium spikes. Treat as a multiple
projectile attack with ROF 1x800, Rcl 1. Can be set to a homing mode
that tracks either thermal or electro-magnetic emissions.
Krak Missile, 95mm (TL9). Sharing much the same construction
as a krak grenade, but containing a significantly larger shaped charge.
Krak missiles can easily penetrate even dedicated frontal armor, only
encountering significant resistance when pitched against hardened
armor.
Anti-Plant Missile, 95mm (TL10). Dedicated anti-organic warhead
primarily comprised of anti-organic acid. Effective at deforesting
areas for further ordinance and any soft organic targets. Commonly
used against Orks and Tyranids.
Bolter Ammunition
A solid, armor-piercing, explosive rocket-propelled project, the
faithful bolter shell is ubiquitous amongst the Adeptus Astartes, and
widely used by Imperium heavy weapons and special forces teams.
Bolter shells vary in size, but are usually between fifteen and twenty-
five millimeter in caliber, and the integral explosive charge is often
replaced with more specialized compounds. However, such rounds
require specialized materials and are expensive to provide in large
quantities, relegating them to use by elite units.
A standard bolt shell generates a sound of 160 decibels when initially
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fired, followed by a sound of 90 decibels following the projectile until
it impacts, at which point the follow-up attack generates a noise of
150 decibels.
Inferno (IF) (TL9)
Designed for area-denial and smoke cover in enclosed or highly
flammable areas, inferno rounds contain a smaller integral explosive
charge wrapped in a sheet of promethium, effectively resulting in a
fiery explosion that often engulfs the target whole. While not designed
for this purpose, inferno rounds have found great use against light
vehicles, as the smoke effectively blinds most visual sensors, and
volume fire can often force retreat due to overheating.
Multiply follow-up damage by 0.8. Add burning fragmentation
with damage equal to 0.4 times the original follow-up damage to the
follow-up attack. This fragmentation generates smoke on any target
hit (usually confined to a 1 meter area around impact). RC A-2.
Kraken (KR) (TL9)
Kraken rounds replace most of the standard bolt shell's machinery
with a complex multi-stage anti-armor projectile. The bolt shell's
adamantine reinforced tip is extended to travel the length of the
round, with a hollow center. When the mass reactive fuse activates,
explosives within that center drive the adamantine needle through the
target with immense energy, defeating most armor with ease. Kraken
rounds are often used against heavy infantry and light vehicles due to
the mobility afforded by the bolter, but lack the energy to penetrate
deeply into heavier armor.
Multiply initial damage by 1.1. Improve the armor divisor of the
initial damage to (3). Remove the follow-up attack. RC A-2.
Metal Storm (MS) (TL9)
Designed to suppress and cause mass casualties among soft targets,
metal storm rounds replace the adamantine reinforcements and
mass-reactive fuse with rows of shrapnel and a proximity fuse. When
the round detects thermal signatures or movement past a minimum
range, it self-destructs, hurling tiny fragments of adamantium in a
large area. While not individually effective, mass fire results in a cloud
of fragmentation covering an area, shredding all those trapped within.
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Add cutting fragmentation damage equal to 0.6 times the original
follow-up damage, with an armor divisor of (3). This fragmentation
counts as airburst, and the round explodes when it reaches within 2
meters of a heat or motion signature, past a minimum range of 10
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meters. RC A-2.
Stalker (SA) (TL9)
Produced in limited numbers alongside the Stalker-pattern bolters,
stalker rounds are designed to maximize precision and minimize
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noise. Unlike most bolt shells, the stalker round contains neither an
integral explosive or a secondary thruster, relying on accuracy and
sheer stopping power to counter-balance the lack of payload. Once
fired by an oversized load, the bolt shell engages multiple small
thrusters arranged around it's rim, massively increasing it's spin, then
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glides silently onto it's target, much like an ancient solid projectile
round.
Multiply initial damage by 1.2. Remove the follow-up attack.
Multiply 1/2D range by 0.75. Multiply range by 0.9. +1 Acc. Reduce
noise generated by firing to 150 decibels, or 140 when using a Stalker-
pattern bolter. Remove noise generated in flight. RC A-3.
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Dragonfire (DF) (TL10)
Designed to eliminate soft targets behind hard cover, dragonfire
rounds contain highly pressurized gas that is super-heated by the
shell's propellant. Once the round impacts onto a surface, it explosively
discharges the gas in a cloud, burning any target unfortunate enough
to be within range alive. While highly effective against targets in
unsealed armor, the lack of significant force behind the gas makes it
useless against harder targets, and the gas cools too quickly to be used
as an effective area-denial weapon.
Multiply initial damage by 0.8. Multiply follow-up damage by 1.2.
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Change follow-up damage type to burn thermobaric (divide damage
by (2 x distance in yards from center of blast)) ex. Multiply range by
0.9. RC A-2.
Hellfire (HF) (TL10)
Replacing the explosive charge of the bolter shell with a super-
acidic substance, hellfire rounds were designed specifically to fight
against the Tyranid threat. The acid melts through organic tissue and
armor alike with terrifying speed, with volume fire often resulting in
targets becoming little more than piles of liquidized tissue. However,
due to the space taken up by a special sealant to ensure that the acid
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is not prematurely released, the effective payload and stopping power
of these rounds is significantly reduced.
Multiply initial damage by 0.7. Multiply follow-up damage by 0.5.
Change follow-up damage type to a corrosive attack with Cyclic (1
seconds), which can be removed by washing the acid off, and lasts up
to five seconds. Multiply range by 0.85. RC A-2.
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Vengeance (V) (TL10)
Purpose-designed for the single, murderous purpose of combating
fellow Adeptus Astartes, the vengeance round is engineered to
optimally defeat heavy, hardened armor plating, and utterly annihilate
the target held within. Replacing the integral explosive with a micro
plasma generator, and replacing the entire shell's composition with
adamantium, vengeance rounds penetrate deep into their target
before detonating in a cloud of superheated adamantine shrapnel and
plasma energy, leaving a grim reminder of humanity's past glory.
However, forge worlds are no longer capable of the perfect designs
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that laid in the Imperium's past, and the technology to stabilize
plasma generators is long lost. Vengeance rounds are temperamental
at the best of times, and the unbridled rage of the machine spirit is
just as often targeted at their wielder as their target.
Multiply initial damage by 1.5. Multiply the follow-up attack by
2.5. Add cutting fragmentation damage equal to 1.2 times the original
follow-up damage. Add an armor divisor of (3) to the initial damage,
follow-up attack, and fragmentation. -2 Malf. If this round does
malfunction, it explodes in the barrel of it's weapon, dealing it's full
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follow-up damage as if it impacted on the weapon, with no reduction
for the weapon's DR or HP. RC A-0.
Witch (W) (TL10)
Infused with the very essence of the Emperor, witch rounds
contain fine dust particles gathered from the Golden Throne, filled
with the very power of the Anathema itself. One of the few weapons
that can truly kill a Daemon, Witch rounds are incredibly rare, and are
only deployed against major Psyker threats, or Daemonic incursions.
Multiply initial damage by 0.6,and add the "warp" modifier.
Remove the follow-up attack for any targets except as stated below.
If the round deals at least one point of wounding to a target, it takes
a -10 to cast any Psychic power for a day. If the target is Daemonic,
it takes the full follow-up damage every second until the round is
removed, which takes a -10 Will check. If a Daemon is banished from
this damage, it truly dies.
Flamer Ammunition
Normally, a Flamer fires promethium, a jellied concentrate of
refined hydrocarbons and oxidization agents, but throughout the
millennia, many different additives have been added to promethium
in an attempt to create a more generally useful variant.
None of the experiment have been met with much success,
typically being limited by cost and resources, but the Astartes are able
to field some of these variants for specialized missions. For flamer
ammunition, do not recalculate the follow-up burn damage unless
explicitly listed.
Balefire (BF) (TL10)
Replacing many of the stabilizing agents of flamer-grade
promethium with highly radioactive astatine, the dark green balefire
that emits is a truly vile compound, guaranteeing either a swift death
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at the hands of the promethium, or a slow wasting death at the hands
of radiation poisoning. Balefire is sparingly used, as even sparse usage
can make large areas anathema to life, and is only deployed when the
strategy objectives have turned from reclamation to scorched earth.
Multiply initial damage by 0.7. Reduce follow-up burn damage
by 1d. Add the radiation damage modifier to all damage dealt. The
radiation follow-up deal radiation damage forever. RC A-2.
Hellfire (KR) (TL9)
Typically used against heavily armored biological threats, hellfire
mixes heat-resistant super acids into a more liquid promethium
mixture, creating a flowing stream of superheated, dark purple acid
which melts through any opposition, armored or otherwise. Due to
the incredible danger posed by the acid mixture, hellfire is typically
not used when near friendly troops or inside any structures. If the acid
fails to find any suitable targets, it has been known to contaminate
nearby water supplies, leading to gruesome fates for those unlucky
enough to rely upon it.
Multiply initial damage by 1.2. Multiply range by 1.3. Multiply
shots by 0.7. Change the damage type of both the initial damage and
follow-up to corrosive. RC A-2.
Nightfire (SA) (TL9)
Where standard flamer smoke conceals and chokes, nightfire
imbues promethium with poisonous fumes, liable to scorch the
lungs and flesh of any who inhale from the inside out. A thick, black
substance filled with industrial refuse, nightfire began as an attempt
to create lower-quality promethium during the Horus Heresy, and
while it's effect were ignored by the traitor Astartes, many humans
who fell into their grasps were burned away by nightfire during the
Siege of Terra, or burned away as they were unable to escape the
fumes in cramped corridors.
Multiply initial damage by 0.8. Multiply follow-up damage by 0.5.
If the smoke is inhaled, the subject takes the full follow-up damage as
tox damage every ten seconds, up to five times. RC A-3.
Psy-flame (MS) (TL9)
Used only by the elite of the Ordos Malleus, psy-flame is blessed
many-fold and psychically charged with minuscule particles emitted
by the Emperor's Golden Throne, and anathema to all that is the
Warp. Glowing bright white with purpose, the jet of flame extruded
burns bright as any, but where mundane flamers fail to penetrate
the vile armorings of a Daemon, psy-flame burns to the very core of
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the Warp infestation, obliterating the Daemon's soul with purpose
granted by the Emperor's will.
Multiply follow-up damage by 1.3. Add the warp damage modifier
to both the initial damage and follow-up. RC A-1.
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Sutur's Breath (SA) (TL9)
An iridescent, vaporous fuel borne of microscopic explosive crystals
and a healthy disregard for safety, Sutur's breath was developed by
the Salamander chapter specifically to engage armored threats with
flamers, as their normally beloved weapon could not affect the armor
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of foul Xenos and heretic Astartes. It is most commonly seen used by
the Deathwatch, who give great credit to it's flexibility, often seeing
use in conjunction with hellfire fuel to eradicate swarms of heavily
armored Xenos.
Multiply range by 0.7. Add (2) to both the initial damage and
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follow-up damage. RC A-1.
Weapon Modifications
Fire Selector
A large device resembling a box magazine, the fire selector is a
favorite of Deathwatch and Sternguard troops amongst the Astartes.
Rather than feeding each round linearly into the weapon, a fire
selector accepts three magazines, and can switch which magazines it
is loading rounds from every time the weapon cycles. This both allows
a significantly large magazine, and the flexibility of having multiple
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projectile options available simultaneously.
In general, the fire selector can load rounds from straight, sickle,
and drum magazines for solid projectile weapons, and can load
promethium tanks and fusion cells for flamers and plasma weapons.
They can only be attached to small arms (GM's decision), and while
they can be built for unconventional weapons, such as inferno pistols,
they are exceedingly rare and will likely require to be built from
scratch.
The fire selector itself weights 15lbs, and effectively loads three
magazines at full weight and shot values. It can only be added or
removed from a weapon with specialized tools, and cannot removed
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in the field. To reload a magazine, the user must take five seconds to
open the fire selector, the normal reload time to replace the magazine,
and then another five seconds to close the fire selector. -2 Bulk. RC
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Forearm Mounting
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Popular amongst Astartes serving in Terminator Armor or those
wishing more room to engage their opponent in the glories of melee
combat, a forearm mount consists of a clamping mechanism attached
to the armor's forearm, and a similar receiver attached to the weapon's
base. This receiver takes the place of the weapon's magazine well, and
connects to an externally mounted belt-fed ammo supply.
The forearm mounting clamp weights 35lbs, and can mount any
weapon with a ST rating of below 25 on standard Astartes powered
armor, or under 55 on Terminator armor. It additionally counts as
a mounting point for any weapons with a mounted ST, such as the
assault cannon. If the weapon is not already fed by a backpack ammo
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supply, it must have a custom ammo supply installed, which weights
45lbs and carries 6 (fully weighted) magazines in reserve, but cannot
be reloaded in the field.
The wielder can use the weapon as if it was held in his hands,
though the weapon takes a -2 penalty to Accuracy. If the wielder
wishes to use his hand for any other purpose, he takes a penalty
equivalent to the bulk penalty of the weapon. RC A-1
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Optional Rule: Armor Modifications
While standard patterns of Astartes armor exist, most Astartes will
customize their armor over their centuries to fit their needs. For most,
this will comprise of a few small modifications or enhancements, but
those who truly understand their armors may create suits known as
Artificer Armor, treasured beyond words, and kept within the Chapter
long after their death.
Below is a sampling of rules meant to emulate the progression of
Artificer Armor and provide rules for long-running Astartes campaigns.
Each modification will have a Mod. Point value, maximum number
of levels (if applicable), and a classification of Semi-Compliant, Non-
Compliant, and Radical.
The Mod. Points and classification provided are only meant
to be guidelines to aid the Game Master in deciding how much a
modifications are worth compared to other modifications, and what
sorts of chapters would use these modifications. The Mod. Points
would be appropriate as a crafting penalty or usage with Abstract
Wealth; if the Game Master wishes to allow a "point buy" system,
Mod. Points should be mapped to the Size column in the Speed/
Range table, and the Measure column should be used to calculate
approximate value.
General Modifications
Blast Padding. Semi-reactive dilitant fluids occupies voids between
the Black Carapace and under-suit. Upon impact, the fluid absorbs
significant portions of a blastwave and protects the Astartes beneath
from significant damage. Gives Damage Resistance 50 (Crushing,
Large Area Injury). Mod. Points 2, Semi-Compliant.
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Form Fitting. Armor molded specifically to the physique of an
Astartes, similar to that of the Blood Angels Chapter Master Dante.
Significant effort is placed in miniaturizing internal systems and
forging custom ceramite plates. An Astartes clad in such armor counts
as SM+0. The extensive modifications restrict this suit of armor to
only being worn by it's intended, molded wearer. Mod. Points 3, Non-
Compliant.
Integral Blind Ejectors. Pauldron-mounted grenade tubes set to
quickly eject blind grenades. As a free action (including as a defense),
the wearer may launch an Astartes blind grenade (page 42) at any
spot within 10 meters (use an effective skill of 8 before modifiers if
relevant). The launchers hold 6 grenades before requiring reloading
(15i) and take standard Astartes blind grenades. Mod. Points 3,
Radical.
Integral Jump Pack. A jump pack integrally attached to the armor's
backpack generator. Integration allows more efficient fuel storage
and tranfer, as well as usage of the backpack's generator. Treat as an
Astartes-grade Jump Pack with 10 minutes of fuel with no weight
added. Mod. Points 4, Non-Compliant.
Plasma-Treated Ceramite. Plasma hardening to external ceramite
plates and heat ruggedization to internal servos allows significant
resistance to plasma and heat-based weaponry. Gives Damage
Resistance 100 (Hardened 1, Burn, Corrosive). Mod. Points 3, Semi-
Compliant.
Reinforced Plating. Additional, spaced ceramite plating added
to key locations. Add 5 DR to one of arms and hands, legs and feet,
skull, or torso. Mod. Points 1, Maximum Level: 5 per location, Semi-
Compliant.
Torso Modifications
Adamantium Plating. Thin covering plates of Adamantium placed
over front torso and pauldrons to disrupt penetrators. Grants an
additional level of Hardened on front torso and pauldron DR. Mod.
Points 3, Semi-Compliant.
Hardened Reactor. Redundant systems and additional armor plating
added to the backpack generator. Removes up to -5 in modifiers from
any HT check made to keep the backpack generator functional. Mod.
Points 2, Semi-Compliant.
Integral Weapon Mount. Shoulder-mounted hardpoint capable of
independently operating a weapon systems through a Mind Impulse
Artifier Machine Spirit. Beyond the mere confines of the Black
Carapace Mind-Impulse Unit, an Artificer machine spirit acts in
complete harmony with the wearer. The wearer gains Common
Sense, Intuition, and Photographic Memory. Furthermore, if he is
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Unit. This system can mount a weapon with up to -6 Bulk and allow
the user to aim and fire (but not reload) separately as if they had the
Extra Arm (Hardpoint) advantage. A second level allows either two
mounting, or a single mounting with up to -7 Bulk. Mod Points 2,
if the Game Master ever requires the armor to roll for any reason,
the armor gains a +5 modifier. An Artificer machine spirit also allows
other Cogitator modules to function abnormally well. Mod. Points 5,
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Maximum Level: 2, Radical. Combat Intelligence. Multitudes of sensors, data preprocessors,
predictive cogitators, and bio-mechanical impulse units act to predict
Helmet Modifications the reactions of the wearer, executing faster than conscious thought.
Grants Enhanced Time Sense (Combat Only). With Artificer Machine
Glasscrete Visor. Armored visor with transparent section for Spirit, the armor also fight independently if the wearer is incapacitated,
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to the faces and eyes when dropped, but also grants No Peripheral
Vision. The visor can be raised or lowered as a Ready maneuver. Mod.
Points 2, Radical.
Image Reconstructor. Upgrades to auto-sense circuitry to allow real-
time image reconstruction from incomplete data. Grants Darksight
user has recovered. Mod. Points 5, Beyond Radical.
Linguistic Cogitator. Linguistic data-banks and real-time translator
cogitators allow the wearer to understand and speak all known
languages at Accented. If the wearer has a Vox-Preprocessor, he
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and two levels of Telescopic Vision. Points 3, Radical
Vox Pre-Processor. Upgrades to vox circuitry and enhanced pass-
through systems allow natural speech. Removes the Disturbing Voice
disadvantage from the armor; this can be turned on or off at will by
the user. Mod. Points 1, Non-Compliant.
Arm Modifications
Articulated Micro-servos. Miniaturized servo-motors and upgraded
nervous interface allows more precision in hand motions. Grants one
level of High Manual Dexterity. Mod. Points 1, Maximum Level: 2,
understand and speak all known languages at Native. Furthermore,
if a unknown language is identified, rolls to understand or learn are
made with an effective Linguistics skill of 20. Mod. Points 3, Radical.
Medicae Cogitator. Medical data-banks, augmented reality manuals,
hand stabilizers, and onboarded diagnostic tools grant the wearer a +3
to Diagnosis, First Aid, Pharmacy, Physician, Physiology, Surgery, and
Veterinary. If better, the wearer can also roll against an effective skill
of 14 for any of these skills before modifiers. With Artificer Machine
Spirit, the wearer also gains Animal Empathy, Empathy, and Plant
Empathy, and raises the skill bonus to a +5. Mod. Points 3, Radical.
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Semi-Compliant.
Bio-Mechanical Twitch-Fibers. Replacing twitch-fibers used for
quick movement with bio-mechanical replacements allows significant
increases in quick movement. Grants Striking Strength 2, Mod. Point
1, Maximum Level: 5, Non-Compliant.
Sensory Microweave. Direct nervous-link weave added to gauntlets,
allowing sense of touch orders of magnitude more effective than
standard pressure servos. Grants Sensitive Touch. Mod. Points 1,
Semi-Compliant.
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processor allows near-total battlefield awareness. Grants the wearer
Danger Sense and 360° Vision, and +2 to Tactics and Strategy. With
Artificer Machine Spirit, the wearer gains Enhanced Time Sense.
Mod. Points 5, Radical.
Void Cogitator. Enhanced 3D avionics and directional processing
allows. Grants the wearer Catfall and G-Experience (All). With Artificer
Machine Spirit, the wearer multiplies his effective Flight speed from
his armor by three in zero-G, and also gains 3D Spatial Sense.

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Bracing Superstructure. Added exo-skeleton and magnetic clamps
allows significant increase in effective strength when stabilized. When
standing still, the user can take a Ready maneuver to brace and gain
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than one meter per round. Mod. Points 3, Radical.
Fluid Macro-Servos. Replacement of macro-servos with fluid-
bearing hydraulics allows dampened movement across all surfaces.
Grants one level of Silence. Mod. Points 2, Maximum Level: 2, Non-
Compliant.
Regenerative Recoil Dynamo. Opposite elastic pressure allows more
force per step through conserving wasted energy. Grants one level of
Basic Move. Mod. Points 2, Maximum Level: 3, Semi-Compliant.
Hyperdense Spring Servos. Replaces standard spring servos with
hyperdense, elastic material capable of storing orders of magnitude
more energy. Grants Super Jump 1, Mod. Point 2, Non-Compliant.

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Machine Spirit Modifications
The modifications listed under this section are radical even by
the Imperium's standards, and potentially run afoul of the Adeptus
Mechanicus' hatred of the Abominable Intelligence. The Game Master
is encouraged to only use these rules if Astartes powered armor
gains it's own personality throughout usage, and should keep such
deviations a chapter secret.

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Adeptus Arbites Ranks
As the primary police force of the Imperium, the Adeptus
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Arbites are the closest analogue to Police Rank that the Imperium
recognizes. Any rank requires Legal Enforcement Powers [10];
Arbites have Imperium-wide jurisdiction, are free to engage in covert
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investigations, and can carry whatever weaponry you see fit, but must
follow the legal codes of the Lex Imperialis to the letter.
While they do not have the authority to summarily execute or
violate civil rights on a whim, the Lex Imperialis is a harsh code. No
citizen is guaranteed a fair or expedient trial, and Arbitrators act as
judge, jury, and executioner in the field. However, the Arbites is a
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circle of accountability; an Arbitrator who executes an innocent man
by the letter of the law may soon find himself with the same fate, and
a Judge who makes decisions based on hunches or personal belief is
considered the most dangerous and devious of heretics.
Rank 0: The lowest rank of the Arbites known as Troopers, these
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men and women are in training, and will undertake constant patrols
and readings under the tutelage of an Arbitrator until they are content
of their understanding of both practical skills and the Lex Imperialis.
Rank 1: Some Arbites do not take to the Lex Imperialis well enough
to be considered for full Arbitrators, but their understanding of
practical matters is undeniable. These Arbites either take the path of
the Enforcer, who are primarily sent into situations where little more
than combat expertise is required, or Regulators, who police locations
known for their criminal and heretic notions and primarily respond to
crimes in progress with little room for legal interpretation.
Rank 2: Once a Trooper has been sufficiently instructed by his
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tutor in the ways of the Arbites and has passed both a practical and
written exam, he is made into a full Arbitrator. These Arbites are the
main bulk of the policing force of the Imperium, acting as the judge,
jury, and executioner of the Lex Imperialis.
Rank 3: If an Arbitrator shows particular promise for a field, he
may be promoted to a specialist rank within the Arbites. Investigators
act alone, often undercover, to root out criminals through their tongue
and understanding of criminology and psychology. Intelligencer, on
the other hand, are experts on forensic science and intelligence work,
and form networks of spies and informants to keep their precinct
informed on dealings within the criminal world.
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Those who show an aptitude for leadership, tactics, and a strong
understanding of the Lex Imperialis will become Proctors, responsible
for leading squads of Enforcers or Regulators into combat or riot
situations, and keeping these men on the path of the Lex Imperialis.
Rank 4: Veteran Proctors who show an especially strong academic
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understanding of the Lex Imperialis and strategic leadership will
be promoted to the rank of Judge. These Arbites both lead their
precincts, often from the front lines, and deal with crimes where
detailed knowledge of the Lex Imperialis is required for judgment.
On planets with low population, a Judge may be the highest ranking
Arbites on the planet.
Rank 5: Magistrates are senior judges that have presided over
thousands of cases and can be trusted to administer the Lex Imperialis
accurately in the most complex and winding of cases. They often travel
between planets or sectors to find cases that stump even Judges. On
the other hand, those senior Judges who show exceptional leadership
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skills are promoted to Marshals, and find themselves responsible for
the workings of the Arbites within an entire, highly populated planet.
Rank 6: Justicars are responsible for the workings of the Adeptus
Arbites within entire star sectors, and typically work to root out
corruption and heresy at the highest levels of a planet's governance,
bringing rogue noblemen and marshals to task all the same. Their
powers are incredibly broad within their sector, and even Inquisitors
will give justicars great respect when traveling through their sectors.
Rank 7: A Lord Marshall is responsible for the workings of the
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Adeptus Arbites within an entire Segmentae, primarily acting as
an administrative and strategic head. Most lord marshals are cold,
calculating men who see little of worth in the world but the letter of
the Lex Imperialis, and tolerate no failure beneath them.
Rank 8: Among the Lord Marshals, a Grand Provost Marshal is
chosen to lead the Adeptus Arbites from Terra, acting as the final stop
for strategic decisions. However, in their presence on Terra, they act
as the Marshal of the trillions that call the planet their home, and
watch the other High Lords of Terra with a close eye, lest they violate
the Lex Imperialis.
Cyber-Mastiffs
One of the most recognized symbols of the Adeptus Arbites, the
cyber-mastiffs are relentless servitors of the Imperium, massive
cybernetic hounds clad in plasteel armor and often blood-strained
mono-molecular teeth. Though their capacity for savage combat is
renowned, the true danger of cyber-mastiffs lie in the network of
sniffer arrays spread throughout the mastiff's shell, able to track scum
through day-old trails with little but a scrap of cloth.
Some cyber-mastiffs are little more than vat-grown hounds
outfitted with cybernetic implants and controller implants, but those
used by the Arbites are truly cybernetic, with little more organic flesh
than required to route nervous activity, often wrapped around the
nerve-stapled brain of a particularly unlucky scum, devoid of freedom
or emotion beyond their controller.
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Cyber-mastiff teeth and claws are modular and can be easily
swapped to accommodate their intended target. Use the modifiers
listed in melee weapons to create mono, chain, and power teeth and
claws. Injector teeth are also made; use a mono base, but add a follow-
up attack that injects a poison of the user's choice.
Cyber-Mastiff
114 points
Attributes: ST 16 [36]; DX 13 [36]; IQ 4 [-120]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d+1/2d+2; BL 51 lbs;
HP 16 [0]; Will 12 [30]; Per 12 [30]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 7 [15];
Basic Move 8 [5].
Advantages: Acute Smell 4 [8]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Damage
Resistance 30 [150]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Fit [5]; Enhanced
Move 1/2 (Land) [10]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Infravision [10];
Machine [25]; Night Vision 6 [6]; Unfazeable [15].
Disadvantages: Automaton [-85]; Quadruped [-35].
Disadvantages: Born Biter 2; Tail.
Skills: Brawling @ DX+2 [4]; Intimidation @ Will+1 [4]; Running
@ HT+1 [4]; Tracking @ Per+2 [8].
Loadouts
Unlike the Imperial Guard, the Arbites prefer projectile weaponry
to las, coveting the shotgun and bolt pistol for their intimidation
factor and flexibility. The most immediately identifiable of these is
known as the Enforcer Boltgun, which is simply a standard boltgun
fitted with a drum magazine and extended grip.
When close combat is called for, the Arbites favor shock weaponry
and lock shields, as scum who survive can be later pried for
information. A typical enforcer carrying out an enforcement warrant
will carry a shotgun or boltgun, shock mace and lockshield, and be
clad in carapace armor reinforced with ballistic padding. An enforcer
on patrol may carry a shock baton and bolt pistol, though on some
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Character Templates
Arbitrator
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114 points
Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 10 [0]; IQ 11 [20]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2; BL 29 lbs;
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HP 12 [0]; Will 12 [5]; Per 12 [5]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 5.50 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; Legal Enforcement
Powers [10]; Rank 2 (Adeptus Arbites) [10].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Adeptus Arbites) [-10]; Duty
(Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always) [-20]; Sense of Duty
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(Imperium) [-15]. Pick -25 points from among Addiction (Lho Sticks)
[-5], Callous [-5], Charitable [-15], Fanaticism (Lex Imperialis) [-15],
Honesty [-10], Killjoy [-15], No Sense of Humor [-10], Overconfidence
[-5], Paranoia [-10], Selfless [-5], Stubbornness [-5], and Truthfulness
[-5].
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Primary Skills: Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; Criminology @ IQ [2]; Guns
(Pick two of Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun) @ DX+2 [4]; Intimidation @
Will [2]; Law (Lex Imperialis) @ IQ+1 [8]; Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace)
@ DX+1 [4]; Melee Weapon (Shortsword) @ DX+1 [4]; Observation @
Per+1 [4]; Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Arbites) @ IQ+1 [2]; Search @ Per+1
[4]; Streetwise @ IQ+1 [4]; Wrestling @ DX+1 [4].
Secondary Skills: Armoury (Melee Weapons or Small Arms) @ IQ
[1]; Body Language @ Per [2] or Detect Lies @ Per-1 [2]; Diplomacy
@ IQ-1 [2] or Fast-Talk @ IQ [2]; Forensics @ IQ-2 [1]; Hidden Lore
(Heresy or Mutants) @ IQ-1 [1]; Interrogation @ IQ [2]; Psychology @
IQ [1]; Tactics @ IQ-2 [1]; Tracking @ Per-1 [1].
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Background Skills: Area Knowledge (Local Area) @ IQ [1];
Climbing @ DX [2] or Hiking @ HT [2] or Swimming @ HT [2]; Driving
(Pick one) @ DX-1 [1]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Running @ HT [2]; Survival
(Pick One) @ Per [2] or Urban Survival @ Per [2]. Add 5 points in skills
relevant to your policing area.
Enforcer Move 6 [0].
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Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2; BL 29 lbs;
HP 12 [0]; Will 12 [10]; Per 12 [10]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6 [0]; Basic
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Move 6 [0].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; Legal Enforcement
Powers [10]; Rank 1 (Adeptus Arbites) [5].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Adeptus Arbites) [-10]; Duty
(Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always) [-20]; Sense of Duty
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(Imperium) [-15]. Pick -25 points from among Addiction (Lho Sticks)
[-5], Bloodlust [-10], Callous [-5], Charitable [-15], Fanaticism (Lex
Imperialis) [-15], Honesty [-10], Killjoy [-15], No Sense of Humor
[-10], Overconfidence [-5], Paranoia [-10], Selfless [-5], Stubbornness
[-5], and Truthfulness [-5].
Primary Skills: Brawling @ DX+2 [4]; Forced Entry @ DX+2 [4];
Guns (Pick one of Rifle or Shotgun) @ DX+3 [8]; Intimidation @
Will+1 [4]; Law (Lex Imperialis) @ IQ-1 [2]; Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace)
@ DX+2 [8]; Melee Weapon (Shortsword) @ DX+1 [4]; Observation @
Per+1 [4]; Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Arbites) @ IQ+1 [2]; Search @ Per+1
[4]; Wrestling @ DX+2 [8].
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Secondary Skills: Armoury (Melee Weapons or Small Arms) @ IQ
[1]; Body Language @ Per [2]; Hidden Lore (Heresy or Mutants) @
IQ-1 [1]; Interrogation @ IQ [2]; Tactics @ IQ-2 [1].
Background Skills: Area Knowledge (Local Area) @ IQ [1];
Climbing @ DX [2] or Hiking @ HT [2] or Swimming @ HT [2]; Driving
(Pick one) @ DX-1 [1]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Running @ HT [2]; Survival
(Pick One) @ Per [2] or Urban Survival @ Per [2]. Add 5 points in skills
relevant to your policing area.
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Trooper
Attributes: ST 11 [10]; DX 10 [0]; IQ 10 [20]; HT 11 [10].
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Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1; BL 24 lbs;
HP 11 [0]; Will 11 [5]; Per 11 [5]; FP 11 [0]; Basic Speed 5.25 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; Legal Enforcement
Powers [10]; Rank 0 (Adeptus Arbites) [0].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Adeptus Arbites) [-10]; Duty
(Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always) [-20]; Sense of Duty
(Imperium) [-15]. Pick -15 points from among Addiction (Lho Sticks)
[-5], Callous [-5], Charitable [-15], Fanaticism (Lex Imperialis) [-15],
Honesty [-10], Killjoy [-15], No Sense of Humor [-10], Overconfidence
[-5], Paranoia [-10], Selfless [-5], Stubbornness [-5], and Truthfulness
[-5].
Primary Skills: Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; Criminology @ IQ-1 [1];
Guns (Pick two of Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun) @ DX+2 [4]; Intimidation
@ Will [2]; Law (Lex Imperialis) @ IQ-1 [2]; Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace)
@ DX [2]; Melee Weapon (Shortsword) @ DX [2]; Observation @
Per [2]; Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Arbites) @ IQ [1]; Search @ Per [2];
Streetwise @ IQ [2]; Wrestling @ DX [2].
Secondary Skills: Armoury (Melee Weapons or Small Arms) @ IQ
[1]; Body Language @ Per [2] or Detect Lies @ Per-1 [2]; Diplomacy @
IQ-2 [1] or Fast-Talk @ IQ-1 [1]; Tactics @ IQ-2 [1]; Tracking @ Per-1
[1].
Background Skills: Area Knowledge (Local Area) @ IQ [1];
Climbing @ DX [2] or Hiking @ HT [2] or Swimming @ HT [2]; Driving
(Pick one) @ DX-1 [1]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Running @ HT [2]; Survival
(Pick One) @ Per [2] or Urban Survival @ Per [2]. Add 5 points in skills
relevant to your policing area.
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Judge
246 points
Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 13 [60]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1; BL 24 lbs;
HP 12 [0]; Will 14 [5]; Per 14 [5]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6.00 [0]; Basic
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; Legal Enforcement
Powers [15]; Rank 4 (Adeptus Arbites) [20].
Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Adeptus Arbites) [-10]; Duty
(Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always) [-20]; Sense of Duty
(Imperium) [-15], Fanaticism (Lex Imperialis) [-15]. Pick -25 points
from among Addiction (Lho Sticks) [-5], Callous [-5], Charitable [-15],
Honesty [-10], Killjoy [-15], No Sense of Humor [-10], Overconfidence
[-5], Paranoia [-10], Selfless [-5], Stubbornness [-5], and Truthfulness
[-5].
Primary Skills: Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; Criminology @ IQ+2 [8];
Guns (Pick two of Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun) @ DX+2 [4]; Intimidation
@ Will+1 [4]; Law (Lex Imperialis) @ IQ+1 [8]; Melee Weapon (Axe/
Mace) @ DX [2]; Melee Weapon (Shortsword) @ DX [2]; Observation
@ Per+1 [4]; Savoir-Faire (Adeptus Arbites) @ IQ+2 [4]; Search @ Per
+1 [4]; Streetwise @ IQ+2 [8]; Wrestling @ DX [2].
Secondary Skills: Armoury (Melee Weapons or Small Arms) @ IQ
[1]; Body Language @ Per+1 [4]; Detect Lies @ Per [4]; Diplomacy
@ IQ [4] or Fast-Talk @ IQ+1 [4]; Forensics @ IQ [4]; Hidden Lore
(Heresy) @ IQ [4]; Hidden Lore (Mutants) @ IQ [4]; Interrogation @
IQ+2 [8]; Psychology @ IQ+2 [4]; Tactics @ IQ [4]; Tracking @ Per [2].
Background Skills: Area Knowledge (Local Area) @ IQ+2 [4];
Climbing @ DX+1 [4] or Hiking @ HT+1 [4] or Swimming @ HT+1
[4]; Driving (Pick one) @ DX [2]; First Aid @ IQ+1 [2]; Running @ HT
[2]; Survival (Pick One) @ Per [2] or Urban Survival @ Per [2]. Add 15
points in skills relevant to your policing area.
Alternative Lens: Some judges are more enforcer than arbitrator,
and focus on direct combat; -1 IQ [-20], +1 DX [20], move 20 points
of skills from policing-related skills to combat-related skills and
techniques.
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The Astra Militarum, more commonly known as the Imperial
Guard, consists the bulk of the Imperium's fighting forces. While the
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Adeptus Astartes embark on specialist missions and crusades and
the Inquisition roots out heresy from within, the Imperial Guard has
the less desirable duty of providing the billions of fighting men and
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women that acts as the Imperium's first line of defense against all
threats.
Typically broken up into regiments who keep their own traditions,
banners, training, and equipment, the Imperial Guard is a highly
non-standardized unit. Some regiments are specialized, such as the
Catachan Jungle Fighters whose upbringing on the lethal death world
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of Catachan provides a lifetime of training on jungle warfare. Others,
such as the thousands of regiments who hold the fortress world of
Cadia from the encroaching threat of Chaos are highly standardized
to Adeptus Administratum guidelines.
Character Templates
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Listed below are templates for the various major positions in
the Astra Militarum. Each template should also include specialized
training and kit from the regiment each guardsman is serving in,
and is only meant as a starting points for the basic training such
an individual would receive. Player are encouraged to augment the
templates with lenses and skill packages as necessary.
Seals in Vietnam (pg. 13-16) provides a good overview of such
packages and potential disadvantages, while the Style Components
and Gunfighters chapters in Tactical Shooting provide good ideas for
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various different styles of combat.
Commissar
162 points
A political officer of the Officio Prefectus, the commissar is
assigned to an Imperial Guard unit to maintain morale and devotion
to the Imperium. They have the authority to summarily execute any
they feel is shirking their duty, and technically exist outside the Astra
Militarum command structure. Long-lived commissars use this power
sparingly.
Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 11 [20]; IQ 11 [20]; HT 12 [20].
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Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2; BL 29 lbs;
HP 12 [0]; Will 14 [15]; Per 11 [0]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 5.75 [0];
Basic Move 5 [0].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fearless 2 [4]; Fit [5]; Military
Rank (Astra Militarum) 3 [15]; Social Regard (Feared) 2.
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Disadvantages: Callous [-5]; Duty (Always; Extremely Hazardous)
[-20]; Extreme Fanaticism (Imperium) [-15].
Skills: Brawling @ DX+2 [4]; Detect Lies @ Per-2 [1]; First Aid
@ IQ [1]; Guns (Pistol) @ DX+3 [8]; Hiking @ HT [2]; Intelligence
Analysis @ IQ-1 [2]; Intimidation @ Will+1 [4]; Leadership @ IQ+2
[8]; Melee Weapon (Broadsword) @ DX+2 [8]; Propaganda @ IQ [2];
Public Speaking @ IQ [2]; Running @ HT [2]; Savoir-Faire (Military)
@ IQ+1 [2]; Soldier @ IQ [2]; Strategy @ IQ [4]; Survival (One) @ Per
[2]; Tactics @ IQ [4].
Equipment: Bolt Pistol or Laspistol with 3 magazines, Chainsword
or Mono Longsword, Medium Layered Ballistic Fiber Coat (Torso,
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Arms). Most commissars will additionally carry kit standard for their
regiment.
Conscript
13 points
While most Guardsmen join willingly, some are conscripted from
prisons, labor camps, or in times of great needs, the streets of a Hive
city. These men are given little training and sent to the battlefield with
little more but a lasgun, flak armor, and their wits to keep them alive.
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Attributes: ST 11 [10]; DX 10 [0]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 11 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1; BL 24 lbs;
HP 11 [0]; Will 10 [0]; Per 10 [0]; FP 10 [0]; Basic Speed 5.25 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0].
Advantages: Fit [5].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20].
Skills: Brawling @ DX [1]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Guns (Rifle) @
DX [1]; Hiking @ HT-1 [1]; Melee Weapon (Knife) @ DX [1]; Melee
Weapon (Spear) @ DX-1 [1]; Savoir-Faire (Military) @ IQ [1]; Soldier
@ IQ-1 [1].
Equipment: Lasgun with three charge packs, light flak vest and
helmet, bayonet, basic kit.
Guardsman
52 points
The first line of defense, the humble guardsman stands against all
the horrors of the universe, knowing that by his sacrifice, others will
live. A typical guardsman receives six to eight month of training before
being deployed, and while the common view of a guardsman puts life
expectancy in the days, this is only true on the harshest frontiers.
Attributes: ST 11 [10]; DX 11 [20]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1; BL 24 lbs;
HP 11 [0]; Will 11 [5]; Per 11 [5]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 5.75 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0].
Advantages: Fit [5].
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Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20]; Sense of Duty (Imperium) [-15].
Skills: Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Guns (Rifle) @
DX+2 [4]; Hiking @ HT [2]; Melee Weapon (Knife) @ DX [1]; Melee
Weapon (Spear) @ DX [2]; Running @ HT [2]; Savoir-Faire (Military)
@ IQ [1]; Soldier @ IQ+1 [4]; Survival (Pick One) @ Per [2]; Throwing
@ DX-1 [1]; Wrestling @ DX [2].
Equipment: Lasgun with five charge packs, medium flak vest and
helmet, bayonet, two fragmentation grenades, basic kit.
Note: This template provides a guardsman directly out of training
who has seen no combat experience. Those who have seen combat
will have Combat Reflexes.
Tempestus Scion
264 points
The elite special forces of the Astra Militarum, a storm trooper
is picked from the finest Imperial stock and given the best training
and equipment the Schola Progenium can provide. A squad of storm
troopers is only rivaled by the Adeptus Astartes and Adepta Sororitas
in their combat effectiveness.
Attributes: ST 13 [30]; DX 13 [60]; IQ 13 [60]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d/2d-1; BL 34 lbs; HP
13 [0]; Will 14 [5]; Per 14 [5]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6.25 [0]; Basic
Move 6 [0].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Military Rank 2 [15]; Very Fit
[15].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20]; Fanaticism (Imperium) [-15]; Sense of Duty (Imperium) [-15].
Skills: Armoury (Small Arms) @ IQ [2]; Brawling @ DX+2 [4];
Camouflage @ IQ [1]; Climbing @ DX [2]; Driving (Heavy Wheeled,
Tracked) @ DX [4]; Explosives (Demolition) @ IQ [2]; Fast-Draw
(Ammo) @ DX [1]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Forward Observer @ IQ [2];
Guns (LAW) @ DX+1 [2]; Guns (Rifle) @ DX+3 [8]; Hiking @ HT+1
[4]; Leadership @ IQ [2]; Melee Weapon (Knife, Spear) @ DX+2 [12];
Observation @ Per [2]; Running @ HT [2]; Savoir-Faire (Military) @ IQ
[1]; Soldier @ IQ+2 [8]; Stealth @ DX [2]; Strategy @ IQ [2]; Swiming
@ HT [1]; Survival (Pick Three) @ Per+1 [12]; Tactics @ IQ+1 [8];
Tracking @ Per [2]; Traps @ IQ [2].
Equipment: Hotshot lasgun with five charge packs or backpack
ammo supply, hotshot laspistol with two charge packs, full set of
medium/heavy carapace, bayonet, three fragmentation grenades,
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three krak grenades, two stun or blind grenades, basic kit.
Veteran Sergeant
170 points
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The model guardsman, a veteran sergeant is a courageous, battle-
hardened trooper who has seen and survived more campaigns than
most actual officers, and dragged his squad through battlefields
that would make most men shudder in their boots. Few men are
as respected or feared as a veteran sergeant, and many battles have
been saved by the din of their shouted commands keeping terrified
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Attributes: ST 12 [20]; DX 11 [20]; IQ 12 [40]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2; BL 29 lbs;
HP 12 [0]; Will 14 [10]; Per 13 [5]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 6 [5]; Basic
Move 6 [0].
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Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; Military Rank 1 [10].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20]; Sense of Duty (Imperium) [-15].
Skills: Administration @ IQ [2]; Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; First Aid
@ IQ [1]; Guns (Rifle) @ DX+4 [12]; Hiking @ HT [2]; Intelligence
Analysis @ IQ [4]; Leadership @ IQ+1 [4]; Melee Weapon (Knife) @
DX+1 [2]; Melee Weapon (Broadsword, Spear) @ DX [4]; Navigation
(Land) @ IQ [2]; Running @ HT [2]; Savoir-Faire (Military) @ IQ [1];
Soldier @ IQ+1 [4]; Survival (Pick One) @ Per [2]; Tactics @ IQ+1 [8];
Throwing @ DX-1 [1]; Wrestling @ DX [2].
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Equipment: Lasgun with five charge packs, laspistol with two
charge packs, heavy flak vest and helmet, flak boots, bayonet, two
fragmentation grenades, two krak grenades, basic kit.
Racial Templates
Ogryn
69 points
The Ogryn (Homo sapiens gigantus) are a huge and physically
powerful Abhuman mutant subspecies of humans, often employed as
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shock troopers in the Astra Militarum. Ogryns possess many traits
prized by the Imperium; they are brutally strong, completely loyal,
and true believers in the Imperial Cult. Unfortunately, they are also
remarkably stupid creatures, with an intellect that could be charitably
described as child-like, which restricts their battlefield role to simple
and direct assaults.
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The smartest amongst the Ogryn are given substantial cybernetic
implants, making them as smart as a human teenager, qualifying
them for positions of command among their Ogryn counterparts as
bone'eads.
Attributes: ST 20 (Size, -10%) [90]; DX 9 [-20]; IQ 7 [-60]; HT 13
[30].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 2d-1/3d+2; BL 80 lbs;
HP 20 [0]; Will 13 [30]; Per 9 [10]; FP 13 [0]; Basic Speed 5.5 [0]; Basic
Move 6 [5]; SM 1.
Advantages: Damage Resistance 8 (Tough Skin) [24]; Fearless 4
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[8]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Temperature Tolerance (-30-30°C) [4].
Disadvantages: Bestial [-10]; Claustrophobia [-15]; Confused
[-10]; Dyslexia [-10]; Innumerate [-5]; Hidebound [-5]; Odious
Personal Habits [-10]; Stubbornness [-5].
Skills: Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; Melee Weapon (Axe/Mace) @ DX [2];
Wrestling @ DX+1 [4].
Lens
Bone'ead (+54 points): Add +2 IQ [40]. Add Damage Resistance 6
(Skull Only) [9]. Buy off Hidebound [5].
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Ratling
15 points
A Ratling (Homo sapiens minimus) is a member of a small, loud,
hungry and lecherous Abhuman species. Ratlings are granted full
Imperial citizenship despite their mutant status and in the past have
often served in the regiments of the Astra Militarum. However, they
are still distrusted by the more Puritanical members of the Inquisition.
Attributes: ST 8 [-20]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 11 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-3/1d-2; BL 13 lbs;
HP 8 [0]; Will 10 [0]; Per 11 [5]; FP 11 [0]; Basic Speed 5.75 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0]; SM -1.
Advantages: Flexibility [5].
Disadvantages: Gluttony [-5]; Chummy [-5]; Lecherousness [-15].
Vehicles
Baneblade
The heaviest standard vehicle fielded by the Astra Militarum, the
Baneblade super-heavy tank is closer to a building on treads than
any of it's smaller brethren. A single baneblade can turn the tide of a
battle, ripping through fortified lines with it's massive battle cannon
as return fire bounces off it's frontal armor. Unfortunately, due to their
rarity, they are rarely deployed, and their loss is felt throughout the
Imperium.
The chassis of a baneblade is massive, consisting of two treads,
a main rotating turret with a pintle-mounted machine gun, two
sponsons with twin-linked heavy bolters and rotating lascannon
turrets, a forward twin-linked heavy bolter and forward-fixed smooth-
bore demolisher cannon.
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The main turret can rotate 60° per second and has an elevation
adjustment between -10° and +55°. The lascannons and twin-linked
bolters on the sponsons can independently rotate 180° from the front
to rear, and have elevation adjustment between -15° and +65°. The
forward twin-linked heavy bolter can rotate 60° on each side from
the front, and has elevation adjustment between -10° and +45°. The
demolisher cannon is set at 25° elevation and can rotate in a ball joint
up to 20° in any direction.
The crew consists of at least ten men: four gunners, a loader for
the demolisher cannon, driver, commander, radio operator, tactical
officer, and an Adept of the Mechanicus acting as a technical officer.
The driver sits in the front compartment next to a viewport, and
uses Driving (Tracked). Each sponson holds two gunners who use
either Gunner (Beams) or Gunner (Machine Gun). The demolisher
cannon and battle cannon gunner use Artillery (Cannon) and Gunner
(Cannon) depending on the target.
The command crew uses Observation, Electronics Operation
(Communications), and Tactics to effectively command the tank.
The Adept can use Mechanic (Tracked), but likely has secondary skill
such as Electronics Repair (Communications) to aid the tank crew.
However, this crew only encompasses the mere minimum required to
operate the tank.
It is common for baneblades to carry extra technical crew to aid
the Adept in his tasks, mechanized infantry to clear obstacles or repel
any boarding attempts, or to be used as the local command hub and
carry high ranking officers and their staff. This also assumes that the
battle cannon is using an auto-loading system; add another loader
if this is not the case. While the Baneblade is not a troop transport,
due to it's sheer size, it can carry an impressive complement of 25
extra men aboard, which can be relatively quickly disgorged through
a number of hatches spread throughout the hull.
The Baneblade comes equipped with a fire suppression system,
searchlight (normal and IR), and smoke dischargers, all of which can
be found in High Tech (pg. 229), as well as a vox-caster. The battle
cannon mount is equipped with a 2-32x variable telescopic sight (+1-
5 Acc), 5,000 yard laser rangefinder (+3 Acc), targeting cogitator (+1
Acc), and 2-16x infrared optic (+1-4 Acc and Infravision) for night
operations. The demolisher cannon is equipped with a 2-32x variable
telescopic sight (1-5 Acc), targeting cogitator (+1 Acc), and uses the
same laser rangefinder as the battle cannon.
The standard armaments are a Baneblade Cannon (80 rounds)
mounted on the turret with a co-axial Autocannon (200 rounds) and
taken up by a crew compartment and massive engines, earning it
a reputation amongst vehicles crews as a hot and claustrophobic
working environment. However, what it lacks for in comfort, it
more than makes up for in speed, easily ranking amongst the Astra
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pintle-mounted machine gun (Browning M2HB, High Tech pg. 137,
1,000 rounds), a demolisher cannon (50 rounds), twin-linked heavy
bolters (5,000 rounds), and two side sponsons with lascannons (no
round limit) and twin-linked heavy bolters (3,500 rounds).
The crew typically consists of two men: a driver and a gunner.
The driver sits on the front compartment next to a viewport and
uses Driving (Tracked) and Mechanic (Tracked). The gunner stands
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The Baneblade chassis typically has 4,500 DR (Hardened 1) on it's
front and sides, and 1,700 DR (Hardened 1) on it's rear body. The
turret has 4,500 DR (Hardenened 1) on it's front, 3,000 DR (Hardened
1) on it's sides, and 1,200 DR on it's top. Both the underside and
top of the body have 1,500 DR. All armoring is laminated; use the
rules in High Tech (pg. 229). In addition, it boasts electromagnetic
(Machine Gun). In combat scenarios, one of the passenger slots is
taken up by a third crew member who acts as a commander, typically
using Electronics Operator (Communications) to command the
vehicle.
A typical centaur comes equipped with a fire extinguisher and
searchlight, both of which can be found in High Tech (pg. 229), a vox-

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armor (Ultra-Tech, pg. 187); the internal power banks can sustain one
discharge per minute.
The Baneblade has many variants, but most simply replace the
main cannon either a titan-killer class weapon or an artillery piece.
The only variant listed here is the Shadowsword, which replaces both
caster, and a front dozer blade that allows it to clear out obstacles. The
pintle-mounted machine gun is typically a heavy stubber (Browning
M2HB, High Tech pg. 137, 1,000 rounds), but crews have been known
to replace it with marginally more effective handheld weaponry such
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cannons with a Volcano Cannon (10 shots), a weapon more than
capable of threatening titans and small voidships, though the latter
would require some truly exceptional strategic maneuvering.
Basilisk
The Basilisk is a self-propelled artillery piece commonly used
by the Astra Militarum. It is entirely an artillery gun mounted onto
a Chimera chassis, but little more is needed given the incredible
destructive power of the Earthshaker Cannon. It's only direct-fire
weapon is a heavy bolter mounted on a fixed frontal mount.
The crew typically consists of eight men: two ammunition
Some variants of the centaur come with a front-facing hatch
through which a handheld weapon can be pushed through and fired.
This is occasionally used to fire heavy weaponry, such as a plasma or
melta gun through the front, but these variants are generally disliked
by troops, as the hatch leaves a large gap in the already pitiful armor
of the centaur.
Chimera
The Chimera acts as the primary armored personnel carrier of the
Astra Militarum, providing both safe transportation to it's destination
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handlers, two gunners, two loaders, a commander, and a driver.
One of the gunners (referred to as the chief gunner), and all four of
the loaders and ammunition handlers are responsible for loading,
aiming, and firing the earthshaker cannon, and remain in the crew
compartment when the vehicle is moving. The driver, secondary
gunner, and commander operate the chimera chassis itself: refer to
the Chimera entry for more information.
A typical basilisk comes equipped with a fire suppression system
(High Tech pg. 229) and a vox-caster. A fixed frontal turret mounts
a heavy bolter (400 rounds), and half of it's crew compartment is
taken up by 30 earthshaker cannon shells. Smoke dischargers and
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specialized units known as Armored Fist Squads that are trained to
take advantage of the mobility and fire superiority provided by the
Chimera.
The chassis consists of a boxy body with a forward-fixed weapon
mount, two caterpillar treads, and a rotating turret atop. The turret
can rotate 60° per second and has an elevation adjustment between
-10° and +50°. The forward mount can adjust up to 15° in any
direction. It is common for a weapon to be pintle-mounted on top of
the turret, and some variants come with lasgun firing ports.
The crew typically consists of four men: a driver, two gunners,
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pintle-mounted heavy machine guns are common among paranoid a viewport and uses Driving (Tracked) and Mechanic (Tracked). One
commanders. gunner sits in the turret while another sits next to the driver; both use
Gunner (Beams) or Gunner (Machine Gun) to operate their weaponry.
Centaur The commander sits in the turret next to one the gunners and uses a
Centaurs are used throughout the Imperium as both personnel periscope to view the battlefield. If conditions are suitable, he may
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TL Vehicle ST/HP Hnd/SR HT Move LWt. Load SM Occ. DR Range Locations Notes
10 Baneblade 400 -3/6 12x 1/10 535 35 +5 10+25PS 4,500 550 2CT6tX [1]
10 Basilisk 185 -2/5 10x 2/17 43 3 +4 4+4 400 400 2CTt
10 Centaur 125 -2/5 10f 3/30 16 1 +3 2+5 150 600 2CX
10 Chimera 173 -2/5 10f 2/20 40 3 +3 4+12 400 450 2CTX
10 Leman Russ 226 -1/5 11x 2/12 105 15 +4 5PS 2,500/1,500 375 2CT [2]
with sponsons 238 -2/5 11x 2/10 120 15 +4 5PS 2,500/1,500 375 2CT2t [2]
10 Sentinel (Armored) 87 1/3 11f 4/12 7 0.3 +3 1PS 150/100 325 2LT [3]

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10 Sentinel (Scout) 96 2/2 10f 5/14 5 0.2 +3 1 120/100 500 2LOT [3]

Notes:
[1] DR listed is for vehicle's front and sides, and is treated as
Hardened 1 and laminated. See the vehicle's description for more
information.
[2] Higher DR is for body front, lower DR is for body sides.
Additionally, the higher DR is treated as Hardened 1, and all DR
is treated as laminated. See the vehicle's description for more
information.
[3] Higher DR is for body front, lower DR is for all other parts.

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Gunner (Machine Gun).
A typical chimera comes with equipped with a fire extinguisher
(High Tech pg. 229) and a vox-caster. The turret typically mounts a
multi-laser (4,500 rounds), but can also mount an autocannon (150
rounds), heavy flamer (100x4s), or twin-linked heavy bolter (1,000
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rounds). The pintle-mount is usually a heavy bolter (200 rounds). The
forward-fixed mount can mount either a heavy bolter (500 rounds) or
a heavy flamer (60x4s). On some variants, six lasguns are placed near
the back as firing ports, three on each side, though the actual tactical
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usefulness of this is debatable.
Leman Russ
The Leman Russ serves as the main battle tank of the Astra
Militarum, taking part in countless conflicts throughout the Imperium.
It is beloved for it's simplicity and survivability, and dozens of variant
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patterns exist with mixtures of weaponry based on the same chassis.
While having poor acceleration and top speeds, the Leman Russ is
renowned for it's handling, with veteran pilots being able to turn in
place to place their front armor towards threats.
The chassis consists of a boxy body with a forward-fixed weapon
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mount, two caterpillar treads, and a rotating turret atop. A sponson
can be added to each side with a secondary weapon, requiring another
crewman for each. The turret can rotate 30° per second and has
elevation adjustment between -10° and +20°. The forward mount can
adjust up to 15° in any direction, and the sponsons can be adjusted to
face directly forward or up to 85° away from the body, with up to 20°
in adjustment in any direction.
The crew typically consists of five men: a commander, driver, main
gunner, secondary gunner, and loader. The driver sits in the front
compartment next to a viewport, and uses Driving (Tracked) and
Mechanic (Tracked). The secondary gunner sits to the right of pilot,
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and mans the forward-fixed weapon, typically with either Gunner
(Beams) or Gunner (Machine Gun).
The main gunner and loader sit in the turret, and are typically
both redundantly trained with Gunner (Cannon). The commander sits
behind the main gunner underneath the tank's hatch next to a viewport.
He will typically use Electronics Operation (Communications) to
command the vehicle. If the tank has sponsons, each will require an
additional crewman who requires Gunner (Machine Gun).
The typical Leman Russ comes equipped with a fire supression
system, smoke discharger, and searchlight (normal and IR), all of
which can be found in High Tech (pg. 229), as well as a vox-caster.
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Some variants will come equipped with a front dozer blade to clear
out any obstacles. The turret mount is equipped with a 2-16x variable
telescopic sight (+1-4 Acc), 5,000 yard laser rangefinder (+3 Acc),
targeting cogitator (+1 Acc), and 2-8x infrared optic (+1-3 Acc and
Infravision) for night operations.
The standard armaments are a 120mm battle cannon (50 rounds)
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mounted on the turret with a twin-linked heavy bolter (600 rounds)
on the forward-fixed weapon mount. If sponsons are attached, they
typically use twin-linked heavy bolters (600 rounds) or a heavy flamer
(80x4s), though multi-meltas (50 rounds) and plasma cannons (100
rounds) are available to particularly well-equipped units.
Depending on the manufacturing world, a Leman Russ may also
come equipped with a heavy stubber (Browning M2HB, High Tech
pg. 137, 800 rounds) as a coaxial weapon operated by the gunner or
replace the forward-fixed heavy bolter with a lascannon (15 rounds).
The Leman Russ chassis typically has 2,500 DR (Hardened 1) on
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it's front body, 1,500 DR on it's sides, and 800 DR on it's rear body.
The turret has 2,500 DR (Hardened 1) on it's front, 1,700 DR on it's
sides, and 250 DR on it's top. Both the underside and top of the body
have 150 DR. All armoring is laminated; use the rules in High Tech
(pg. 229).
The Annihilator variant replaces the battle cannon with a set of
twin-linked lascannons (100 rounds), turning the vehicle into a tank
hunter. To aid in this purpose, it is typically mounted with more
efficient engines and piloted by more veteran drivers. Such a tuned
Annihilator can reach up to Move 3/20, though more typical number
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are 2/18. It is rare to see Annihilators mounted with sponsons due to
their weight, and the forward-fixed mount is typically a twin-linked
heavy bolter for anti-infantry purposes.
The Demolisher variant mounts a close-range bombardment
cannon known as the Demolisher Cannon (30 rounds), and is used in
close range fire support against armored positions and heavy infantry.
It is effectively helpless against other armored vehicles, as it's cannon
is inaccurate and slow-firing, so it is typically mounted with either
plasma cannon or multi-melta sponsons to increase it's survivability.
Tougher side armor on both body (2,000 DR) and turret (2,000 DR)
are common.
The rare Executioner variant mounts a massive plasma cannon
(30 rounds) known as a Plasma Destroyer, and is typically only used to
hunt super-heavy vehicles. The plasma destroyer is a fickle weapon at
the best of times, and many crews have melted into slag at the hands
of a malfunction. Most crews assigned to pilot an Executioner are
either true fanatics, insane, or unfortunate enough to pick the short
straw.
The Exterminator variant mounts twin-linked Exterminator
Autocannons (800 rounds) on it's turret, acting as a deterrent to light
infantry and occasionally aircraft. It is most commonly seen with a
heavy bolter forward-fixed weapon and two sponsons also equipped
with heavy bolters for maximum anti-infantry power. Exterminators
are seldom deployed to battlefields with enemy armored presence, as
they are easy pickings for larger vehicles.
The Punisher variant mounts the formidable Punisher Gatling
Cannon (21,000 rounds), a massive six-barreled stub gun that fires
non-explosive projectiles at a incredible rate of fire, shredding through
light vehicles and heavy infantry. It's lack of armor penetration or
explosive capability make it unsuited to fight other armored vehicles,
making sponsons mounting plasma cannons or multi-meltas common.
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Tougher frontal armor on it's body (2,700 DR) and turret (2,700 DR)
are common to combat heavy infantry weaponry.
Sentinel
The Sentinel is a combat walker frequently used by the Astra
Militarum as a scout and light attack vehicle. It's incredible
maneuverability and acceleration allows for heavy weapons to be
quickly brought to bear in any situation, though the trade offs in
survivability have lead to guardsmen viewing Sentinels as deathtraps.
The chassis consists of a cockpit with an engine and turbine
attached directly behind, with a single weapon turret attached on
the right side and two independent legs attached underneath the
engine. The scout chassis leaves the pilot's head exposed apart from
a minimal roll cage, which the armored variant provides full sealed
protection. The turret is attached to the sentinel's chassis, and must
be aimed by turning the chassis. The pilot can maneuver the chassis
body independently of the legs, between -45° and 70° elevation and
60° rotation. The crew consists of a single crewman, who fulfills all
duties.
The typical Sentinel comes equipped with a fire extinguisher and
searchlight (normal and IR), both of which can be found in High
Tech (pg. 229), as well as a vox-caster. The turret is typically equipped
with a Multi-Laser (15,000 rounds), and the cockpit provides both 2x
telescopic sighting and infrared sighting for night operations. Smoke
dischargers are commonplace due to the fragile nature of the Sentinel.
There are few substantially different variants of the sentinel.
Most variants replace the turret weapon for differing uses, such as
a lascannon (25 rounds) or multi-melta (35 round) for anti-armor
purposes, an autocannon (100 rounds) or heavy bolter (650 rounds)
to engage heavy infantry, or a heavy flamer (70x4s) for close-quarters
combat.
The only major variant is the Elysian variant, which is more
attuned for deployment with shock troops. It can fold it's legs into
itself, reducing it's effective SM to +2 for purposes of transportation,
and features heavier armor (170/135 DR) and a wider leg base for
improved stability (SR 4), but loses speed (Move 4/9) and range (270
miles) due to it's increased weight (8.5 tons).
 TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Punisher Gatling Cannon 6dx6 pi++ 5+2 1,800/13,500 600/950 50! 3500 (30) 60M -12 2 G-1
9 Multi-Las 10d (2) burn 5+2 1,100/3,500 105/30 100! 700 (10) 23M -8 1 G-1
9 Earthshaker Cannon 6dx20 (0.5) pi++ 6+3 5,500/28,500 24,000/135 1 1 (12) - -20 - G-1
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10 Baneblade Cannon 6dx55 (10) cr ex 7+4 17,000/25,000 -/200 1 1 (15) - -19 - G-0
linked 6dx12 cr ex
10 Battle Cannon 6dx15 (10) cr ex 5+3 4,500/13,000 -/45 1 1 (5) - -18 - G-1
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10 Demolisher Cannon 6dx35 (2) pi++ 3+3 1,500/8,000 -/88 1 1 (20) - -20 - G-1
linked 6dx25 cr ex [6d]
10 Plasma Destroyer 11dx10 (5) cor 6+3 3,500/9,000 -/25 1/8 4 (40) - -16 8 G-1
overcharge 11dx15 (10) cor 3+3 5,000/13,500 - 1/20 - - - - G-1
10 Exterminator Autocannon 9dx6 cr 4+2 2,500/8,500 -/3,800 3 400 (600) - -15 4 G-1
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11 Volcano Cannon 8d6x56 (100) cor 5+4 6,000/35,000 - 1 1 (60) - -20 8 G-0

The damage listed above is for an HEDP round (High Tech,

Vehicular Weaponry pg. 169). Thermobaric (see High Tech, pg. 170 for other effects),
incendiary (change linked damage and fragmentation to burning, see
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Punisher Gatling Cannon, 18.5mm Shell
One of the oldest weapons used by the Imperium, the Punisher
Gatling Cannon is nothing more than six barrels firing a simple, metal
slug at extreme rates of fire. Each shell is capable of ripping through
even powered armor through pure kinetic energy, and the Leman
Russ Punisher is often deployed specifically to hunt heavy infantry
and medium vehicles.
The stats listed as for feeding from a 3,500 round disintegrating
belt, standard for Leman Russ Punisher tanks, who typically carry six
such belts. Smaller loadings are possible, as the belt can be split up;
canister (Dmg 6d pi+, RoF 1x3000, Rcl 1) are also available. Due to the
relatively low velocity of earthshaker rounds, anti-armor munitions
cannot be typically loaded.
Baneblade Cannon, 150mm Shell
Exclusively used in the venerable Baneblade Super-Heavy tank, the
Baneblade Cannon is a misnamed weapon, as it is significantly more
similar to a missile launcher than a cannon. It's incredible accuracy
and penetrative power makes the weapon a threat even to small titan-
class threats, and a single shot can often leave little evidence of a
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simply reduce the weight and shots proportionally. Belts under 100
rounds are unreliable (Malf. 14).
While the simple slug round is by far the most fielded round,
other loadings are possible. Armor piercing (Dmg 6dx6 (2) pi+), high
explosive (Dmg 6dx6 (0.5) linked 1d ex cr [1d-3 cut]), and HEAT
(Dmg 6dx6 (10) linked 1d ex cr) are also common loadings, though
commanders loading such rounds should be wary of excessive
penetration or engaging targets near friendly units.
Multi-Las, 25cm Power Pack
Counterpart to the lascannon, the Multi-Las is a rapid-fire
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Each meter long baneblade shell is comprised of three separate
stages. The first stage is a typical explosive charge that detonates within
the cannon itself, while the second stage is a solid rocket thruster
that allows the shell to remain at speed for nearly twenty kilometers.
Once within a kilometer of it's target, the third stage actives a second
set of plasma thrusters, capable of burning for only one second but
accelerating the projectile to near-railgun speeds before impact.
Due to the incredible size of each shell, operational of the baneblade
cannon is an entirely automated process, a concession only allowed
due to the unparalleled reputation and pedigree of the baneblade.
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infantry-grade weapon meant to engage and suppress infantry and
so thoroughly into the core of a baneblade that any effective attack
light vehicles, and is more comparable to a hotshot lasgun in power,
would also carve the super-heavy tank itself apart.
though it's incredible rate of fire has been known burrow holes
through armor if not neutralized. While typically vehicle-mounted, The damage listed above is for an HEDP round (High Tech, pg.
it's relatively light weight makes the weapon suitable for deployment 170), which is capable of reliably penetrating nearly all fielded armor.
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The multi-las can load from a power pack cross-compatible with
Explosively Formed Projectile) (Dmg 6dx77 (5), no linked explosion).
the lascannon, granting a great deal of logistical versatility to it's
HEAT and MS-HEAT warheads are also available, but rarely used.
usage, or be wired directly from a powered grid. In most vehicles, a
reserve battery is used to power the multi-las, which can be recharged
over time, to ensure the multi-las does not burn through the vehicle's
Battle Cannon, 120mm Shell
The workhorse of the Astra Militarum's armored corps, the Battle
entire energy output. Cannon is an initially unimpressive weapon, firing a 120mm shell
Earthshaker Cannon, 350mm Shell through a smoothbore barrel, but within each shell fired lies forty
millenia of human engineering, resulting in a terrifyingly effective, if
A testament to the simplicity and brutal pragmatism of human
primitive, weapon.
engineering, the Earthshaker Cannon fires a nearly meter long
shell that requires four humans to carry (or two with specialized Operation of the battle cannon is a relatively simple affair; the

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equipment). When used in batteries, earthshaker cannons can reduce
fortresses to rubble in a matter of hours, filling the battlefield with
their signature seismic rumblings upon impact.
To load the earthshaker cannon is a terrifying process, as each
350 pound shell require careful coordination, and many artillerists
have been maimed by falling shells. Once in position underneath the
breach, a ratchet harness is used to eject the previous shell from the
breach, and load the next. A properly trained crew can sustain nearly
six shells a minute, though permanent hearing loss is very common.
loader unlocks the breach through a lever, opens the breach, slots a
new shell into the battle cannon, and then closes and locks the breach.
When the battle cannon fires, the entire shell is consumed, leaving
behind little but residue, and significantly speeding up loading of the
next round.
The damage listed above is for a HEDP round (High Tech, pg. 170),
which is capable of reliably penetrating the side armor of most fielded
tanks. Other standard rounds are HDEFP (Hyper-Dense Explosively
Formed Projectile) (Dmg 6dx21 (5), no linked explosion), thermobaric
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canister shot (Dmg 4d pi+, Range 75/750, RoF 1x500, Rcl 1). HEAT
and MS-HEAT warheads are also available, but rarely used.

Demolisher Cannon, 350mm Telescoping

A short-range, large-bore smoothbore cannon primarily aimed
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Demolisher cannon is effectively a significantly shortened Earthshaker
shell capable of being loaded and fired from a Lemun Russ Demolisher,
and more famously, the Baneblade super-heavy tank.

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Operation of the Demolisher cannon is entirely through an semi-
automated auto-loader, as the shells are far too heavy for anything
short an Ogryn to manually load. The loader oversees the process and
is responsible for clearing any malfunctions in the internal system. In
essence, however, the demolisher cannon loads in the much the same
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The demolisher cannon exclusively fires a specially designed,
telescoping shell. As the shell is fired from the short cannon, the
explosive forces form the entire shell into a smaller penetrator, similar
to an EFP projectile. At the center of this penetrator, surrounded
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of generating an explosive force orders of magnitude larger than a
standard explosive.

Exterminator Autocannon, 75mm Shell

Exclusively used by the Exterminator Leman Russ, the
Exterminator Autocannon is a heavier pattern of the standard
autocannon specifically designed to engage infantry and aircraft. The
most obvious differences lie in the significantly larger shell, increased
fire rate, and belt-loading capability that allows a single Exterminator
Leman Russ to fire eight hundred shells in two minutes before
requiring rearming.
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due to it's specialized usage, though some attempts have been made
to chamber a HEAT variant (Dmg 9dx6 (10) cr linked 6dx5 cr ex,
Malf 15.). The most common variant rounds are a simple proximity-
fuse variant for anti-aircraft usage, and a timer fuse variant for anti-
infantry usage.

Volcano Cannon, Fission Reactor

The Volcano Cannon is effectively an undepowered voidship
lance mounted onto the chassis of a Baneblade variant known as
the Shadowsword. This variant is rarely fielded except by specialized
titan-hunter, positioning this incredible weapon as to strike a single,

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lethal blow against gargantuan foes.
The Game Master may note that no titans are included in this
handbook; it is simply outside of scope. If the Game Master feels
inclined to add such vehicles, he is advised to use GURPS: Spaceships
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atmospheric flight mode, and is occasionally used in such a capacity

Aircrafts Voidcrafts
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and armor.
The crew consists of a pilot and two weapon systems officer.
Aquilas Lander The pilot is responsible for flying the voidcraft with Piloting (High

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The Aquilas Lander is a small transport shuttle used by the
Imperium to transport important personnel such as dignitaries and
military officers between void ships and to planetary bodies. While
ostensibly a civilian craft, most Aquilas landers are heavily armored,
easily being able to withstand small arms fire, as well as boasting a
small ventral turret.
Performance Spacecraft), while both of the weapon systems officers
are responsible for the usage of all weapons, typically with Gunner
(Cannon or Rockets) and Artillery (Bombs or Guided Missiles).
Particularly well-equipped Fury's have a fourth crew member, either
an Astropath or a Mechanicus Adept.
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The crew consists only of the pilot, who is responsible for flying
the aircraft with Piloting (Aereospace) and operating the turret with
Gunner (Machine Gun). However, the Navis Imperialis standard crew
compliment requires at least one additional pilot to be onboard at all
times for emergency situations. The chassis is equipped with a fire
voidcraft than a fighter. The chassis holds enough life support
equipment for the crew, including beds and other living necessities, to
operate independently for weeks at a time. Furthermore, the crew are
issued specialized pressurized suits to counteract the extreme inertial
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suppression system (High Tech pg. 229).
The lander is typically equipped with a heavy bolter (200 rounds)
fixed to a ventral turret, though this turret is awkward to operate
and takes a -2 to Gunner (Machine Gun) rolls to fire. This turret can
be replaced with a multi-laser (5,000 rounds) or an autocannon (25
rounds).
Avenger
The Avenger is the primary close air support aircraft of the Navis
Imperialis. The main chassis is built around the formidable Avenger
Bolt Cannon, capable of tearing through infantry and vehicles alike,
The full weapons complement of a Fury is two sets of wing-
mounted, forward-fixed twin-linked Lascannons, an additional two
wing-mounted, forward-fixed Lascannons, and a front-mounted,
turreted set of twin-linked Lascannons, for a total of 12 Lascannons,
all of which feed directly from the Fury's reactor. The Fury also boasts
16 wing hardpoints, typically used to carry four Cinderstrike anti-
voidship missiles.
Lightning
The Lightning is a dedicated air superiority aircraft built for speed
and maneuverability, and one of the few vertical take-off and landing
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and boasts an unusual amount of armor for a strike craft.
The crew typically consists of a pilot and weapon systems officer
(WSO). The pilot is responsible for flying the aircraft with Piloting
(Aerospace) and firing the Avenger Bolt Cannon with Gunner (Machine
Gun). The weapon systems officer is responsible for the usage of
all other weapons, typically with Gunner (Cannon or Rockets) and
Artillery (Bombs or Guided Missiles), including the rear-facing heavy
stubber in dogfight. Both crew seats are equipped with ejection seats,
and the chassis is equipped with a fire suppression system (High Tech
pg. 229) and infrared chaff.
The full weapons complement of an Avenger is a ventral-mounted
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blistering speed, Lightning pilots are some of the most daring (and
often short-lived) in the Navis Imperialis.
The crew consists only of the pilot, who is responsible for flying the
aircraft with Piloting (Aerospace) and operating all weapon systems
with Gunner (Cannon) and Artillery (Bombs or Guided Missiles). The
pilot seat is equipped with an ejection seat, and the chassis is equipped
with a fire suppression system (High Tech pg. 229) and infrared chaff.
The full weapons complement of a Lightning is a ventral-mounted
autocannon (25 rounds), twin-linged wing mounted lascannons
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Avenger Bolt Cannon (1,400 rounds), twin-linked wing-mounted
lascannons (30 shots), and two wing hardpoints, all forward-fixed. It
is also equipped with a heavy stubber (Browning M2HB, High Tech
pg. 137, 400 rounds) in a top-mounted ball turret. All weapons can be
used with a 2-16x variable telescopic sight (+1-4 Acc), 5,000 yard laser
rangefinder (+3 Acc), targeting cogitator (+1 Acc), and 2-8x infrared
weapons can be used with a 2-16x variable telescopic sight (+1-4 Acc),
5,000 yard laser rangefinder (+3 Acc), targeting cogitator (+1 Acc), and
2-8x infrared optic (+1-3 Acc and Infravision) for night operations.
The autocannon can be replaced with a multi-laser (1,100 rounds) or
a heavy bolter (150 rounds)
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optic (+1-3 Acc and Infravision) for night operations.
Fury
The Fury Interceptor is the primary voidfighter used by the Navis
Imperialis, shielding Imperial voidships from torpedoes, enemy
bombers, and boarding craft. Though rare, the Fury can operate in an
The Marauder is the primary aerospace strategic bomber of the
Navis Imperialis, boasting up to 70,000lbs of internal bomb storage.
In most cases, Marauders will either operate in squadrons, escorted
by a wing of Thunderbolt or Lighting fighters, or will operate in a
tactical bomber capacity once air superiority has been established to
aid in ground assault or eliminate hardened targets of opportunity.

PILOTING/TL (AEREOSPACE) (IQ-6, PILOTING (HIGH-PERFORMANCE AIRPLANE)-2, OR OTHER PILOTING-2)

TL Vehicle ST/HP Hnd/SR HT Move LWt. Load SM Occ. DR Range Locations Notes

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10 Aquilas Lander 110 +0/3 10 4/160 20 3.5 +5 1+7PSV 115 2800 grRtWi
10 Avenger 110 +1/3 11 5/220 24 8 +4 2PSV 200 3500 g2sWi
10 Fury 393 +3/3 12 60/850 950 30 +8 5PSV 600 - g2Wi
10 Lightning 115 +3/2 10 18/700 41 2.5 +4 1PSV 55 4200 g2sWi
10 Marauder 230 -1/4 12 4/350 238 35 +7 6PSV 320 9500 g4sWi
10 Thunderbolt 140 +2/3 11 11/550 30 9 +5 2PSV 150 5500 g2sWi
10 Valkyrie 125 +1/3 11 6/200 24 5 +5 4+26PSV 130 2100 gWi
10 Vendetta 130 +1/3 11 6/200 24 5 +5 4+10PSV 160 2100 gWi
10 Vulture 130 +1/3 11 7/240 26 3 +5 2PSV 200 2500 gWi

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 The crew typically consists of a pilot, weapon systems officer,
electronic systems officer, and two gunners. The pilot is responsible
for flying the aircraft with Piloting (Aerospace) and sits in a dorsal
cockpit. The weapon systems officer is responsible for deploying
internal and hardpoint munitions with Artillery (Bombs and Guided
operations. The twin-linked autocannon can be replaced with a twin-
linked multi-laser (2,500 rounds) or a twin-linked heavy bolter (350
rounds).
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Missiles), and sits below the pilot. The electronics system officer is
responsible for communication, navigation, and identifying targets
with Electronics Operations (Communications, Sensors) and
Navigation (Land), and also sits below the pilot. Both gunners sit
Imperialis and Astra Militarum, capable of vertical take-off and
landing and carrying up to 26 marines or guardsmen. It can also act
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in ball turrets, one on the nose, one on the tail, and operate their
weaponry with Gunner (Cannons). Some Marauder variants have a
third ball turret mounted dorsally, which holds a third gunner.
If the Marauder sustains significant damage, the crew section
holding the pilot, weapon systems officer, and electronic systems
officer can eject from the aircraft, though this typically has low
weaponry, though the more dedicated Vendetta and Vulture gunships
are superior in this capacity.
The crew consists of a pilot, co-pilot, and two door gunners. The
pilot and co-pilot have identical roles, flying the aircraft with Piloting
(Aerospace), though the co-pilot also typically operates the weapon
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chances of success. The chassis is equipped with a fire suppression
system (High Tech pg. 229) and infrared chaff.
The full weapon complement of a Marauder is a twin-linked
lascannons (40 shots, shared) on the forward ball turret, twin-linked
heavy bolters (500 shots, shared) on the rear ball turret, eight wing
The door gunners are responsible for operating the door guns with
Gunner (Machine Gun), as well as acting as loadmasters. The pilot
and co-pilot seats are equipped with ejection seats, and the chassis
is equipped with a fire suppression system (High Tech pg. 229) and
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hardpoints, and up to 70,000lbs of bombs in an internal bay. All
weapons can be used with a 2-16x variable telescopic sight (+1-4
Acc) and an 2-8x infrared optic (+1-3 Acc and Infravision) for night
operations. The weapon system officer uses a milimeter-wave radar
system that can provide real time 3D projections of expected impact
locations.
Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt is the main multirole combat aircraft of the
Navis Imperialis, a reliable middle ground of speed, maneuverability,
armor, and firepower. It is the most commonly used strike craft in the
Imperium, and flights of Thunderbolts are often deployed in lieu of
The full weapons complement of a Valkyrie is a nose-mounted
front-fixed multi-laser (8,000 rounds), two wing hardpoints, a heavy
bolter mounted on each side to be used as a door gun (500 rounds
each), and two belt-fed bolters (300 rounds each) facing down the
boarding ramp. The multi-laser can be replaced with a lascannon (20
rounds).
Although the Valkyrie is primarily a troop transport, it can be
modified to haul other cargo. Stripped down Valkyries with more
potent engines are used by Elysian Drop Troops to deploy Elysian
Sentinels by grav chutes; a Valkyrie modified in this way has no door
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more specialized aircrafts due to logistical ease.
The crew consists only of the pilot, who is responsible for flying
the aircraft with Piloting (Aerospace) and all weapon systems Gunner
(Cannon) and Artillery (Bombs or Guided Missiles). The pilot seat is
equipped with an ejection seat, and the chassis is equipped with a fire
suppression system (High Tech pg. 229) and infrared chaff.
The full weapons complement of a Thunderbolt is a twin-linked
nose mounted autocannon (60 rounds), twin-linked wing mounted
lascannons (30 shots, shared), and four wing hardpoints, all foward-
fixed. All weapons can be used with a 2-16x variable telescopic sight
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The Vendetta is a Valkyrie variant equipped to act as an anti-armor
gunship, replacing the multi-laser and both wing hardpoints with
an impressive array of three twin-linked Lascannons (150 rounds,
shared). This comes at the cost of most of the Vendetta's troop
capacity, leading to it's common use as a elite troop transport that can
quickly switch roles to provide anti-armor support.
The Vulture is the dedicated gunship variant of the Valkyrie with
it's entire troop compartment being redesignated to hold ammunition
and weapon systems. The full weapons complement of a Vulture is
a nose-mounted turreted heavy bolter (1,500 rounds), a front-fixed
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(+1-4 Acc), 5,000 yard laser rangefinder (+3 Acc), targeting cogitator multi-laser can be replaced with a twin-linked lascannon (100 rounds)
(+1 Acc), and 2-8x infrared optic (+1-3 Acc and Infravision) for night or a twin-linked autocannon (250 rounds).

ARTILLERY (BOMBS) (IQ-5)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots RC Notes
10 Desolator Bomb 6dx52 [9dx2] cr ex 0 - 800 - 1 G-2 [1]

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10 Havoc Bomb Pod 6dx24 [6dx2] cr ex 0 - 900 - 3 G-2 [1]

ARTILLERY (GUIDED MISSILE) (IQ-5

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots RC Notes
10 Hellstrike Missile 6dx30 (10) cr ex 6 250/45,000 800 - 1 G-2 [1], [2]
follow-up 6dx5 cr ex
10 Hellfury Missile 6dx20 [6dx4] cr ex 6 200/45,000 800 - 1 G-2 [1], [2]
10 Cinderstrike Missile 6dx130 cr ex 5 600/1.5M 4,200 - 1 G-1 [2], [3]
10 Stormseeker Missile 6dx20 cr ex 8 550/110,000 1,100 - 1 G-2 [1], [2]
10 Tempest Missile 6dx3 (5) pi 6 400/35,000 800 1x1,500 1 G-2 [1], [4]

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GUNNER (ROCKETS) (DX-4 OR OTHER GUNNER AT -4)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots RC Notes
10 Hellstorm Rocket Pod 6dx7 [4d+2] cr ex 2 80/12,000 700 8 16 G-2 [1]

Notes:
[1] This weapon can be mounted on a standard wing hardpoint. [3] This weapon can be mounted on four standard wing hardpoints.
[2] Homing attack (see p. B413). Gunner uses Artillery [4] ABF warhead (High Tech, p. 174) – a multiple-projectile attack
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Most Navis Imperialis aircraft and small voidcraft are built to be
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equipped with modular weaponry based on their intended mission,
primarily mounted on wing hardpoints. Below is a list of the most
common such weaponry, though fuel pods, E.W systems, enhanced
sensors, and other less destructive systems are also available.
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Cinderstrike Missile
The main anti-voidship missile used by Navis Imperialis
voidfighters. Powered by a micro super-fusion reactor, it can deliver
nearly 3,000lbs of precisely targeted explosives to the weakpoints of a
voidship from standoff distances, though most pilots prefer to launch
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their Cinderstrikes from within the voidship's point-defense net.
Cinderstrike missiles have also been rarely used as atmospheric
missiles targeting particularly entrenched positions, though their
sheer cost makes their use far less economical than human lives, and
their effective range is severely limited by planetary curvature.
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Desolator Bomb
The most common bomb used by the Navis Imperialis, the
Desolator is a simple weapon, consisting of a metal shell, proximity
fuse, four stabilizing fins, and 600lbs of explosives. It is most
commonly used as part of carpet bombing campaigns with Marauder
bombers, though it has some tactical usages.
Havoc Bomb Pod
Commonly used in small pods, Havoc bombs are significantly
smaller than the Desolator, but can provide significantly more
coverage, especially against spread out targets. Much like the
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Desolator, they are dumb fire weapons consisting of little more than
metal casing over 200lbs of explosives.
Hellfury Missile
A dedicated anti-armor weapon, the Hellfury missile is designed to
target and neutralized enemy heavy armor, easily defeating the frontal
armor of a Leman Russ tank. The Hellfury can lock onto any slow
moving, heat or electro-magnetic emitting target and automatically
engage the target once released.
Hellstorm Rocket Pod
Hellstorm rocket pods are primarily used as a support weapon
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in Valkyrie gunships due to their inaccuracy and dumb fire nature.
Little more than an explosive warhead attached to a rocket thruster,
their high capacity and large area of effect makes their distinctive
screaming a favorite of Imperial infantry, though they struggle to
engage any armored threats.
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Hellstrike Missile
Essentially an oversized fragmentation missile, the Hellstrike
missile is designed to inflict maximal casualties to swarming foes,
especially effective against waves of Tyranids and Orks. The airburst
warhead ensures that fragmentation is scattered over a massive area,
and the sheer size of the fragments can turn the hardiest infantry in
scattered shards of flesh and bone.
Stormseeker Missile
A dedicated long-range anti-air missile, the Stormseeker missile is
one of the longest range atmospheric missiles in the Navis Imperialis
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arsenal, as well as one of the smartest. Unlike the Tempest, the
Stormseeker is a direct-strike warhead capable of piercing the heaviest
aerial armor with sophisticated milimeter-wave radar homing.
Tempest Missile
The premiere short-range anti-air missile of the Navis Imperialis,
the Tempest can lock on to any heat or electro-magnetic emitting
target within range. Upon reaching a preset distance, the annular
blast warhead detonates, showering the target in adamantium spikes,
though heavily armored aircraft often resist the brunt of the damage.
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Atomics
 Warhammer 40,000 exists in a strange, in-between place with
nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons (called atomics) are known to
exist and seem to be relatively widely used, both during the Horus
Heresy and modern times. They appear to be mass-produced and
mass-fielded, yet their actual use is practically never seen on a large
scale. For internal balance of the settings, this is acceptable.
However, GURPS requires the setting to be balanced with both
Spaceships and High Tech, which use realistic nuclear weapons that
would be the be-all end-all of both space and ground warfare. As
such, some options are provided below to prospective Game Masters
on why atomics are not mass-deployed. None of these options are
directly compatible with Warhammer 40,000 lore.
Atomic Rarity: Nuclear material, for one reason or another, is
particularly difficult to find, enrich, or otherwise create meaningful
weapons with. Atomics may be deployed to a field, but cannot be
mass-produced and are eschewed in favor of less powerful, yet more
widely available conventional and plasma warhead. They may still
be present in special operations, but would be very difficult to use
effectively. This may be combined with nuclear detection sensors
being hyper-active, thus causing any atomic carrier to be focused as
a prime target.
Dampers: Nuclear dampers are so common and practical that
nuclear weapons cannot be effectively used in space or on any
battlefield. Any use would require strategic operations to neutralize
nuclear dampers in the area before deploying such weapons. Nuclear
weapons would not be mass-manufactured or deployed due to this,
but could be procured and manufactured easily for special operations.
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Doctrine: The Imperium has the capacity to mass-produce and
distribute nuclear weapons, but do not as a matter of doctrinal policy,
either due to fears of arming rebels and heretics or as an irrational,
long bygone policy of the Administratum. This explanation is relatively
weak, and may be used as a cover for another option.
Different Physics: The physics of the Warhammer 40,000 universe
are simply different and do not function with real nuclear weapons.
They are orders of magnitude less effective than our nuclear weapons ,
and therefore are not used in any effective capacity when conventional
weaponry is more cost effective and less irradiating.
Radiation and the Warp: Nuclear weapons interact with the
Warp, and can cause unwanted instability that may result in Warp
invasions or the strengthening of existent Chaotic forces. This would
cause atomics to only be used in truly dire circumstances or in very
controlled environments, such as Exterminatus. Nuclear production
and usage would be directly monitored by the Inquisition and would
never be widely dispersed.
Of course, the option also exists to leave nuclear weapons at the
stats GURPS provides and attempt to resolve this disparity through
other means. In any case, some option should be explored to minimize
the effectiveness of nuclear weapons, as this handbook assumes that
REF has progressed to between 2-5, depending on the application,
whereas nuclear weapons exist in the millions or tens of millions. This
could be explained in tactical situations, makes strategic situations
difficult, and makes space warfare as described effective impossible.
The only exception to these rules may be the fabled Nova Cannon,
an extraordinarily powerful (and inaccurate) warhead oft used by
the Adeptus Mechanicus from specialized spinal weapons. It is
appropriate to use either nuclear or antimatter warheads to represent
these cannons, though the GM should take special care to explain why
they cannot be pointed towards planets, as annihilating continents
would be a trivial task with such a massive warhead.
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but rules for voidcraft are provided for reference, as well as one sample
build in the Dauntless Light Cruiser, using the GURPS: Spaceships
framework. Ships in Warhammer 40,000 are typically absolutely
massive, with the smallest cruisers reaching SM +16. As such, it is
meter long (SM +18), 100,000 kiloton Dauntless Light Cruiser is the
archetypal Imperial warship, combining overwhelming firepower
with blistering acceleration and heavy armaments. It is a tactically
inflexible craft, with three forward-fixed Voidsunder lances and two

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heavily recommended to operate ships using century scale rather than
the decade scale typically used by Spaceships. This affects little, but
tends to speed up calculations.
Computers are relatively slow in the 41st Millenium; both electro-
mechanical computers (Spaceships 1, pg. 31) and no computers
(Spaceships 7, pg. 24) are appropriate, depending on the ship. The
sets of macrocannon batteries, primarily made to fulfill a specific
doctrinal role, outmatched in any extended knife-fight.
Strategically, the brilliant design of the Dauntless shines through,
as it's full 4G acceleration and Mars-pattern heavy void shields allow
a clever captain to dart into range and fire lance volleys powerful
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ships of the Adeptus Mechanicus may have full computers, while from larger ships and point defense annihilate incoming torpedoes.
Navis Imperialis ships may only have electro-mechanical, and civilian Front Hull System
vessels may have none. At the GM's discretion, moving this scale down, [1-3] Nanocomposite Armor (210 cDR / Ram)
such that only the Adeptus Mechanicus have any computers at all, is [4-6!!!] Major Batteries (3 fixed 30TJ UV Lasers)*
also appropriate.
Central Hull System

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Almost all sensors and communication happens at sublight speeds;
[1] Nanocomposite Armor (70 cDR)
the only exception is the usage of astropaths, who reach through
[2-5!!!!] Medium Batteries (12 fixed 80cm E.M Guns)*
the Warp to transmit messages. These are incredibly expensive and
[6!] Tertiary Batteries (30 14cm [Very Rapid Fire] turret
in quite high demand, so only larger naval ships or particularly
E.M Guns)*
wealthy civilian vessels are likely to have any, and only for the most
vital of communications. FTL Comms and Multiscanner Arrays are [Core¡] Warp Drive*
appropriate, while FTL Sensors are almost certainly not (Spaceships Rear Hull System
1, pg. 33). [1] Nanocomposite Armor (70 cDR)
Both physical armoring and force screens (known as void shields) [2] Control Room (C9 Computer, Comm/Sensor: 17,
are appropriate for Imperial ships. Void shields use the Hardened, 200 Stations)*
Reality Stabilized, and Velocity variants, and may use the Adjustable [3 ‡ ‡] Super Fusion Reactor (4 power points)*

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variant at the GM's discretion. Furthermore, providing an implicit
Nuclear Damper is appropriate if that option is selected (see Atomics).
The highest tier of armor for standard ships is nanocomposite, but
archeotech vessels and stations may be armored with diamondoid.
Most Navis Imperialis vessels are streamlined and have some sort of
ram (Spaceship 7, pg. 22), as well as a massively armored front hull
section meant to face the enemy and take the brunt of fire. Most Navis
Imperialis ships of any meaningful size have some sort of artificial
gravity generator; it is left to the GM to decide whether gravitic
compensators are also included.
Super Fusion reactors and Hot Reactionless engines are the
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[4¡¡] Heavy Force Screen (300 cDR, 600 cDr w/ 2 PP)*
[5-6!!] Hot Reactionless Engines (2G acceleration each)*
[Core ‡ ‡] Super Fusion Reactor (4 power points)*
* 10,000 workspaces per system
The Dauntless Light Cruiser uses both Artificial Gravity and a
Gravitic Compensator (if that option is available in the campaign),
and Electro-Mechanical computers. A typical crew is about 150,000
men, a bustling city existent entirely in the corridors and tunnels of
the ship, complete with markets and cathedrals of the Imperial Cult.
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of fifteen answering directly to the captain, and the rest spread
standard amongst Navis Imperialis ships, though archeotech stations
throughout the ship to command directly from their assigned deck
may use Total Conversion reactors. The only faster-than-light travel
or guns.
option available to the Imperium is the Warp-Drive, which relies on
a paired Gellar Field to safely traverse the Warp; both of these are
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typically a single core system similar to a Stardrive. These trips are
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10 Dauntless Light Cruiser 3,000 -3/5 13 2G/c 100,000
There are three main classes of weaponry used by the Imperium;
macrocannons (conventional, electro-magnetic, plasma), lances (laser, Load SM Occ cDr Range
UV Laser), and torpedoes (missile launcher). All ballistic launchers 15,000 (from crew/passengers) +18 150,000SV 210/70/70 + 300/600* 1x
use conventional warhead, though the GM may allow inventive forms
of such warheads, such as incendiary or electric warheads. * Force Screen (cDR 300, or cDR 700 if using two Power Points.
If the GM should feel void combat happens too slowly, some options Force Screen uses Hardened, Reality Stabilized, and Velocity variants.
are available to speed it up. The main option is to allow a step up from

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UV Laser to X-ray Lasers and Electromagnetic Guns to Grav Guns.
Removing Hardened from void shields is also appropriate, though it
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If the GM should feel void combat happens too quickly, there are
multiple options to slow it down. Firstly, slowing down turn lengths
from minutes to hours may be appropriate, keeping the same rate
of fire and acceleration to emphasize the slow, ponderous nature of
voidships. It may also be appropriate to increase void shields to having
infinite hardness, thus ignoring all armor divisors; this makes most
ships far hardier. Additionally, increasing armoring a step, placing
the highest tier of armor normally available at diamondoid, or giving
standard armor hardness, is also appropriate to emulate the sturdy
nature of voidships.
A teleportarium is a standalone system that allows teleportation
of a small amount of matter from one location to another. The route
of a teleportarium must be a roughly straight line, and it cannot
penetrate matter; any atmosphere or up to five meters of solid
matter will cause catastrophic malfunctions, as will active void
shields. They are commonly used in void combat to transport crack
boarding teams, but can be used to teleport explosives, though most
void ship armor is built with the expectation to be targeted by such
tactics, rendering them mostly ineffective. A teleportarium beacon is
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Character Templates
Listed below are templates for typical examples of some positions
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within the Navis Imperialis. Note that the Navis Imperialis' primary
position deals with the Void, it is also responsible for providing
atmospheric support to the Astra Militarum on an on-demand basis.
Most Valkyries transports and Vulture gunships are flown by Navis
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Imperialis pilots, not Astra Militarum guardsmen. Some specialized
regiments, such as the Elysian Drop Troops, straddle the line and
operate their own atmospheric craft, but these craft are still nominally
controlled by the Navis Imperialis.
Rating Armsman
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A rating is the first true rank of the Navis Imperialis, a sailor that
has enlisted rather than been pressed or indentured. Their primary
duties are relatively menial but far less dangerous than those below
them; hauling high value cargo, basic maintenance, and armed
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compliance patrols. Typically, a rating will enlist to a passing voidship
as a method of escaping a miserable life on a deadly world, and such
positions are often coveted.
The rating listed here is an Armsman, whose main responsibilities
are, in times of peace, to patrol their section and enforce order
throughout the ship. These men are typically among the most trusted
ratings, as they are allowed to carry weaponry throughout the ship,
and must be resistant to mutiny attempts. When a voidships engages in
battle, the armsmen flood out into boarding pods and teleportariums
to engage in boarding actions, often taking heavy casualties in the
process. However, successful boarding actions hold the promise of
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advancement and looting rights; spots amongst the first wave are
deadly, but hold the most prestige.
Attributes Modifiers: +1 ST [10], +1 DX [20], +1 HT [10]
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: +1 Per [5]; +1 Will [5].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; G-Experience (0G) [1];
Rank 0 (Navis Imperialis) [1]. 10 points chosen from 3D Spatial Sense
[10], G-Tolerance (0.5G) [10], and Magery (Psyker) 0 [10].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20]; Sense of Duty (Imperium) [-15]. -10 points chosen from
among Appearance (Unattractive) [-4], Chummy [-5], Incurious
[-5], Nightmares [-5], Paranoia [-10], Unnatural Features 1 [-1] and
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Workaholic [-5].
Skills: Brawling @ DX+1 [2]; Fast-Draw (Knife) @ DX [1]; First Aid
@ IQ [1]; Environment Suit (Void Suit) @ DX+1 [4]; Free-Fall @ IQ @
IQ+1 [2]; Guns (Rifle) @ DX+2 [4] OR Guns (Shotgun) @ DX+2 [4];
Melee Weapon (Knife) @ DX+1 [2]; Melee Weapon (Pick One) @ DX
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[2]; Savoir-Faire (Navis Imperialis) @ IQ [1]; Soldier @ IQ [2]; Spacer
@ IQ+1 [2]; Tactics @ IQ-2 [1]; Throwing @ DX-1 [1]; Wrestling @ DX
[2].
Veteran Pilot
127 points
Known throughout the Imperium for their devil-may-care attitude
and skill, the individual pilot forms the backbone of the fighter corps,
consisting both of the void pilots that swam out from hanger bays to
protect their carriers from bombers and boarding torpedoes, and the
members of the Aereonautica Imperialis who provide atmospheric
support to the Astra Militarum. Regardless of their posting, each pilot
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is hand-picked and trained through both simulators and training
flights before even seeing a battlefield.
The pilot listed here is a veteran of many combat flights, either
through skill or sheer tenacity. He will have been assigned control
of a single craft, likely a Valkyrie, Thunderbolt, or Fury Interceptor,
and is considered the ranking officer amongst his crew. While others
consider survival a matter of luck, a veteran has developed a sense
of battlefield intuition, able to preempt the movement of PDCs and
enemy fighters, controlling his craft as an extension of the body.
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Attributes Modifiers: +2 DX [40]; +1 HT [10].
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: +2 Per [10]; +1 Will [5].
Advantages: 3D Spatial Sense [10]; Acceleration Tolerance [1];
Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; G-Experience (0G) [1]; Improved
G-Tolerance (0.5G) [10]; Rank 2 (Navis Imperialis) [10];.
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20]; Sense of Duty (Imperium) [-15]. -10 points chosen from
among Appearance (Unattractive) [-4], Chummy [-5], Incurious [-5],
Nightmares [-5], Overconfidence [-5]; Paranoia [-10], Unnatural
Features 1 [-1] and Workaholic [-5].
Skills: Armoury (Heavy Weapons, Vehicular Armor) @ IQ-1
[2]; Artillery (Bombs, Missiles) @ IQ [4]; Camouflage @ IQ [1];
Environment Suit (Void Suits) @ DX [2]; First Aid @ IQ [1]; Free Fall
@ DX [2]; Electronic Operation (Sensors) @ IQ-1 [1]; Gunner (Pick
two from Beams, Cannon, Machine Gun, and Rockets) @ DX+2 [8];
Guns (Pistol, Rifle) @ DX [1]; Hiking @ HT-1 [1]; Mechanic (Pick one
of Aereospace, High-Performance Airplane, or High-Performance
Spacecraft) @ DX-1 [1]; Navigation (Land) @ IQ-1 [1]; Navigation
(Air, Space) @ IQ+1 [8]; Parachuting @ DX [1]; Piloting (Pick one
of Areospace, High-Performance Airplane, High-Performance
Spacecraft) @ DX+2 [12]; Piloting (Areospace OR High-Performance
Spacecraft) @ DX-1 [2]; Savoir-Faire (Navis Imperialis) @ IQ [1];
Survival (Pick Two) @ Per-1 [2]; Tactics @ IQ [4].
Void Captain
186 points
The highest rank attainable on a singular voidship, the captain is
responsible for all strategic maneuvering and holding full command
of the voidship. Most captains have risen through the ranks, beginning
their careers as a midshipman and rising to command decks, sections,
and finally an entire voidship. These men are not to be trifled with, as
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they represent some of the most astute and mentally stalwart men the
Imperium has to offer.
While any officer who commands a voidship may be called a
captain, the Navis Imperialis only grants the title of captain to those
who command a ship of light cruiser class or above. Those who
command escort ships ranks as Commanders, and are considered
under the command of the ranking captain. There may even be a
captain amongst them who is responsible for directing the escort
squadron.
The captain is considered to be in total control of his voidship
and it's crew, and only results matter. It is common for captains to
summarily execute cowardly, mutinous, or otherwise undesirable
personnel in the heat of battle. While some may view captains as
occasionally suicidal, the mind of a captain simply views themselves
as a cog in the larger fleet, willing to sacrifice themselves to secure
strategic victory for the Imperium or retreat to fight another day if no
such victory exists.
Attributes Modifiers: +3 IQ [60].
Secondary Attributes Modifiers: +1 Will [5].
Advantages: 3D Spatial Sense [10]; Acceleration Tolerance [1];
G-Experience (0G) [1]; Rank 6 (Navis Imperialis) [30]. Pick one of
Charisma 3 [15], Combat Reflexes [15], Indomitable [15].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Extremely Hazardous, Always)
[-20]; Sense of Duty (Imperium) [-15]. -20 points chosen from among
Alcoholism [-15], Appearance (Unattractive) [-4], Bloodlust [-10],
Callous [-5], Code of Honor (Soldier) [-5], Cowardice [-10], Fanaticism
[-15], Incurious [-5], Nightmares [-5], Overconfidence [-5]; Paranoia
[-10], Unnatural Features 1 [-1] and Workaholic [-5].
Skills: Administration @ IQ [2]; Astronomy @ IQ-1 [2]; Body
Language @ Per [2]; Cartography @ IQ [2]; Diplomacy @ IQ [4]; Free
Fall @ DX [2]; History (Navis Imperialis) @ IQ-1 [2]; Intelligence
Analysis @ IQ+1 [8]; Leadership @ IQ+3 [12]; Navigation (Space) @
IQ [2]; Public Speaking @ IQ+1 [4]; Savoir-Faire (Navis Imperialis) @
IQ+3 [8]; Shiphandling @ IQ+3 [20]; Spacer @ IQ+2 [8]; Strategy @
IQ+1 [8]; Tactics @ IQ+1 [8]. Pick 15 points of background skills from
the captain's previous role and 10 points of combat skills.
 Psykers and the
Magic in the 41st Millennium is primarily performed by Psykers
(also known as witches) who extract their power from the extra-
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dimensional realm known as the Warp. Performing this extraction is
a extraordinarily dangerous act, as the power can easily overwhelm
the Psyker, or even worse, something else could come through with it.
Due to this, almost all human Psykers are either killed, or their souls
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are brought to Terra and fed to the God-Emperor.
Those lucky few that survive are either made into Astropaths,
individuals blessed with the ability to send messages through the
vastness of space, or Sanctioned Psykers, who form the main militant
branch of the Imperium's Psykers. Regardless, the hapless Psyker
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must survive a process known as Soul-Binding, where a minuscule
fragment of the God-Emperor's Psychic powers enters their bodies,
imbuing them with preternatural resistance to Daemonkind and other
perils of the Warp.
While the very presence of a Sanctioned Psyker is inherently
dangerous, they are given control beyond their years through the
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Soul-Binding, and can be relatively safely used as combatants, where
their incredible Psychic Powers are invaluable to the Astra Militarum.
These individuals often catch the eye of an Inquisitor, who may decide
their Psychic powers qualify them for a position as an Acolyte.
However, these are not the only Psykers humanity can call upon.
While the Astartes recruits children far too young to show direct
Psychic potential, such power often results in a child succeeding at the
selection trials, and being picked as a Neophyte. Once their Psychic
abilities become clear, they are indoctrinated into the Librarium of
the chapter, where they are taught how to effectively use their powers
to support the chapter.
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Fortunately, the intense training and genetic mutations neophytes
undertake leads to incredibly willful and stable Psykers. They are
often only deployed in limited numbers, as the few Librarians that a
chapter can muster are coveted, and will spend their days recording
the chapter's history and learning from the great banks of knowledge
stored in the Librarium. Senior Librarians are often the Chapter
Master's direct advisors, bringing far more knowledge to bear than
simple military tactics.
Rarest amongst all those with Psychic powers are the Untouchables,
sometimes referred to as Psychic Blanks. Rather than possessing any
ability to channel the Warp, they are anathema to the Warp, actively
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repelling it. They are seen as vile creatures throughout the Imperium,
as their mere presence makes others feel uneasy, and gazing upon
them is to know the true face of a soulless man. The few that survive
to be adults are almost without fail recruited into the Inquisition,
to be used to man the Black Ships that travel the Imperium to find
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Psychic Powers
Psykers use two variant magic systems in GURPS: Thaumatology;
Ritual Magic (pg. 72) and Threshold-Limited Magic (pg. 76). For the
purposes of Ritual Magic, the Psyker uses Mental Strength as their
core skill. The Game Master should allow the following schools as
college skills: Aeromancy (Air, Sound), Biomancy (Body Control,
Healing), Divination (Knowledge), Pyromancy (Fire), Telekinesis
(Gate, Movement), and Telepathy (Communication and Empathy,
Mind Control); these should be used as replacements for the standard
colleges of magic.
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For the purposes of Threshold-Limited Magic, the effective tally
of a Psyker is ZERO; casting any psychic spells is always dangerous!
Additionally, a Psyker's skill level in a spell does not provide any energy/
time reduction. Psykers have their advantages; all spells only take one
second to cast, they roll versus Mental Strength instead of a flat 3d6
on a calamity check, and their tally recovery is equivalent to their Will
every minute, making repeated castings only dangerous within a short
period of time. The maximum amount of energy any Psyker can put
into a spell is ten times his level of the Psyker advantage.
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Warp
The spells provided in GURPS: Magic are ill-suited to provide a
good basis for psychic powers. As such, the Game Master is highly
encouraged to allow Psykers to use their college skill to cast bespoke
psychic powers, and only use GURPS: Magic as a very loose guide. If
a spell sounds as if it would fit within a college thematically, all that is
needed is a cost and prerequisite penalty.
Example: Ignis Magnus, Sanctioned Psyker and Master Pyromancer,
is being attacked by a swarm of Nurglings, and wishes to burn them
away with righteous fire! He knowns both Mental Strength and
Pyromancy at 20, and has a Will of 15. He wishes to create a cone of fire
dealing 20 dice of damage. The Game Master decides that this spell has
a -8 penalty and will cost 3 energy per dice of damage. Ignis must roll
under a 12, or the spell will fail.
Regardless of what he rolls, he has exceeded his tally count
(previously at 0) by 60, and must make a Mental Strength roll at a -12,
for an effective skill of 8. Since his Will is 15, it will also take 4 minutes
for him to fully regain control of his powers, at a rate of 15 per minute.
Perils of the Warp
If a Psyker fails his Calamity check, the results are potentially
deadly and occasionally apocalyptic. Listed below is a table of
potential results and their lethality; the Game Master is encouraged
to be liberal with descriptions and come up with their own calamities
if they feel it is appropriate. Remember, one can never intentionally
cause a specific calamity to occur; this hubris will only be punished
by the Architect of Fate.
Failure by 0-4: Typically a minor deviation from the intent of the
spell, as energy is misguided and rerouted through the Psyker. These
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calamities need not be unwelcome to the Psyker, but should certainly
be unpredictable. Some ideas are listed below:
• The caster inadvertently casts another spell from the same
school. The GM selects the spell, and it is cast with the same
parameters.
• If the spell is targeted, the target is randomized. Otherwise,
if applicable, the focal point of the spell is shifted by 3d6 in a
random direction. Otherwise, no effect.
• The spell takes two additional seconds to cast. If the Psyker
chooses to stop casting before the spell is cast, he takes 2d6
FP damage.
• Three additional copies of the spell, with the same parameters
are randomly cast within a 20 meter area.
• The spell is cast as if it had drawn half the energy it was cast
with from the Warp.
Failure by 5-14: The Psyker accidentally summons additional
Warp energy, which causes unintended side effects. These effects are
typically not directly harmful, but can lead to unrelated consequences,
such as the Psyker being summarily executed by his paranoid "friends".
Some ideas are listed below:
• Blood weeps from everything non-living organic material
within 30 meters of the Psyker.
• All non-sentient, living creatures within 5d6 meters of the
caster go berserk. They attempt to run, trample, attack, or do
whatever their typical fear reaction is.
• All reflective surfaces within 35 meters of the caster shatter,
crack, distort, or whatever other method is required for them
to not reflect.
• All organic life within 5d6 meters take 1d6+2 tox damage that
penetrates non-sealed DR, and the area is briefly irradiated in
a soft green glow.
• The area for 5d6 meters around the Psyker is plunged into
pure darkness for three seconds. This darkness cannot be
breached by any means except by light emitted by Sanctified
weapons or religious symbols.
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has truly invoked the perils of the Warp. These effects can be lethal,
but some are even apocalyptic. Due to the lethal effects of these
failures, a full table is provided below, but the Game Master is free to
improvise, especially in unusually Warp-active areas.
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• 16: A small blast of Psychic energy focused on the Psyker
occurs. They have enough time to contain it, but are launched
backwards 5d6 yards.
• 17: The Psyker does not regenerate his tally. At the end of
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each day, he must succeed on a -5 Will check to regain his
regeneration.
• 18: The caster apparently falls unconscious. In reality, he is
entirely conscious, but locked into his own mind. Each round,
he can roll 3d6, and must roll exactly 13 to escape.
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• 19: Whispers of things beyond and unnatural fill the air. All
creatures within 10d6 meters must make a Fright check. If
they fail, they are stunned, and permanently lose a point of
Will.
• 20: A massive blast of Warp energy is emitted from the caster,
causing 20d6 tox ex damage centered on the Psyker. Any
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creature that takes at least one point of damage from this
explosion permanently loses a point of HT.
• 21: The Psyker rapidly ages 2d+13 years, and loses 1d-3
from each of his primary attributes in addition to any aging
penalties.
• 22: The Psyker's mind is trapped in a pocket of the Warp for a
mere second in the Materium, but an eternity in the Warp. He
gains a permanent -15 point disadvantage, and must make a
-5 Fright check or permanently lose two points of Will.
• 23: Part of the Psyker's cerebral cortex is burned away by
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Warp energy. They take an unavoidable 1d6 burn damage to
their brain, and permanently lose 1d6 points of IQ.
• 24: A storm of hellish Warpfire surrounds the caster for a
moment, wasting away all near him. Any creature within 10
meters of the Psyker (including the Psyker) take 5d6 burn
damage, and must make a -5 Will check or lose 1d6 HT
permanently.
• 25: A fissure into the Warp opens at a location near the caster,
at the GM's discretion, sucking any creature within 1 meter
into the Warp. The rift sucks power from the Psyker, causing
2 FP damage per second until the Psyker either succeeds on a
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-10 Will roll or dies. If the Warp rift is allowed to survive for
long enough, Daemons may take interest.
• 26: Fragments of the Warp embed themselves into the Psyker,
assuredly dooming him to a horrid fate. The Psyker begins
to emanate 2 rad per minute, and must undertake a rare and
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expensive procedure to extract the Warp fragments. For most
Psykers, this entails a bolt shell to the head.
• 27: A Daemon takes interest in the caster, and attempts to
possess him. The caster must make a Will contest versus the
Daemon at a -10 penalty (typical Will for Daemons is between
15-25). If he fails, a Daemon worms it's way into his mind.
This may not be obvious, and the Game Master should not
inform his compatriots of this information.
• 28: As 27, but the Daemon immediately attempts to
materialize, brutally eviscerating the Psyker along the way.
• 29: The Psyker dies. The Game Master should be inventive on
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how exactly this happens, but it is typically horrific, gory, and
traumatizing for all those who witness it.
• 30+: The Psyker has caught the eye of a Greater Daemon, or
perhaps even a Chaos God directly. With this level of failure,
the Psyker will always either die or be turned to Chaos. In any
case, he is probably removed from play. The Game Master
is encouraged to make such a failure potentially apocalyptic,
as Daemons spout from the Psyker or he turns newfound
Chaotic boons onto his compatriots.
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New Advantages
The advantages listed here are similar to those listed in Basic Set,
but have several thematic differences. A Game Master not willing to
put up with the hassle of using these rules is free to simply rely on
Basic Set.
Anathema
25 or 50 points
You are the polar opposite of a Psyker, an Anathema or Untouchable
with little to no connection to the Warp. Most Psychic powers have
trouble affecting you, and your mere presence can cause great pain to
Psykers. Unfortunately, most people view you as a soulless monster,
as you truly lack the connection to the Warp that most associate with
a soul. This ability comes in two levels:
Untouchable: You negate any psychic power or energy that
touches you, effectively becoming immune to any direct psychic
attack. However, you also garner a -6 on any reaction roll, doubled for
Psykers. Most uninformed Imperial citizen will likely attempt to kill
you if your presence persists, as they will see you as a monster. If a
Psyker touches you, they must immediately make a Fright check at a
-5 penalty, and must make a Quick Contest of Will to cast any psychic
power while in direct contact.
Blank: You exude an aura of anti-Warp energy. This is similar to
Untouchable, except you nullify any Psychic powers that occur within
Will-3 yards from you. All effects stated above occur, except you need
not touch a Psyker to cause a Fright check or a Quick Contest of Will.
However, you take a range penalty to any Will check made to oppose
a Psyker's casting, and the Psyker gains a similar bonus to any Fright
check made; consult the Size and Speed/Range Table for the exact
penalty.
In either case, Daemons that either touch you or your aura suffer
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severe penalties. An Anathema is one of few things that causes true
fear within a Daemon, as their connection to the Warp, and therefore
their immortality, is threatened. Most Daemons must make an
immediate Fright check as if they were a Psyker, and their Damage
Resistance (Warp) will immediately fade. If a Daemon is slain while
under your effects, it does not return to the Warp. Instead, it's soul
is scattered throughout the Immaterium, being the closest thing a
Daemon can experience to true death.
Magery (Psyker)
10 points for Psyker 0, +20 points/level
You are psychically adept. This is the base advantage that all
Psykers must take in order to access Psychic powers. You must
purchase Psyker 0 before buying higher levels of Psyker.
Psyker 0: This is basic "Psychic awareness". It grants access to
Witch-Sight, allowing a Psyker to view a creature's Psychic aura and
detect nearby disturbances in the Warp. When a nearby psychic power
is cast, you may make Perception-based Mental Strength roll to detect
it. On a 3 or 4, you can even identify it's exact nature. However, you
may not cast any psychic powers; this is simply being "warp-aware".
You may also make a Perception-based Mental Strength roll to
attempt to discern the psychic aura of a creature you are able to see.
Each Psyker's vision of an aura is different, but creatures ruled by
their darkest emotions will always appear as degraded monsters of
some sort. This ability is useless against other Psykers; their mental
defenses can regulate their auras to appear normal. Blanks simply do
not have a psychic presence; they appear as dark holes, and can often
be disorientating to view.
Psyker 1+: Later level of Psyker allow the ability to cast psychic
powers. Add your Psyker level to any Mental Strength, college skill, or
individual spell roll you make (but only at most once). Additionally,
each level of Psyker raises the amount of energy you can put into a
single spell by 10 points.
In general, the highest level a human Psyker can safely achieve is
Psyker 4 (Delta-grade), while Astartes Librarians can achieve Psyker
8 (Beta/Alpha-grade). These are not hard limits; Alpha-level human
Psykers do exist. However, their lifespan tends to be short.

Special Enhancements
Soul-Bound: By binding one's soul to that of the Anathema, a
Psyker can depend upon their small fragment of the Emperor's power
in their times of need. The Psyker receives a +10 bonus to any Will roll

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made against a Daemonic source. All Imperial Psykers must take this
enhancement and the Social Stigma (Sanctioned Psyker) disadvantage
or the Secret (Unsanctioned Psyker) disadvantage. Astartes Librarians
count as soul-bound, but need not take any disadvantage or perform

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the soul-binding ritual. +20%.

New Disadvantages
The disadvantages listed here are meant to compliment Psykers
in play as player characters. Most human Psykers will either have a

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Secret or Social Stigma.

Secret (Unsanctioned Psyker)

-30 points
You are a Psyker who has not been sanctioned by the Scholastia
Psykana. If this is discovered by almost anyone, you will likely face

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summary execution or worse. To lose this disadvantage, you must
find a way on-board an Inquisitorial Black Ship and survive the trials
of the Scholastia Psykana, which only marginally improves your
chances of survival. If you survive, it is appropriate to spend some of
the points from this disadvantage on the Soul-Bound enhancement
for your Magery (Psyker) and Social Stigma (Sanctioned Psyker).

Social Stigma (Sanctioned Psyker)

-15 points
You are a sanctioned Psyker, tolerated by the Imperium for your
usefulness. Most people regard you as somewhere between a liability

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and a monster to be put down. If anything bad happens, you will likely
be blamed, and even the smallest deviation in your psychic powers
can lead to paranoid troopers filling your back with lasbolts.

New Damage Modifier

To represent damage done by Warp-active attacks, the Warp
damage type is introduced. All damage done by direct psychic powers
deals warp damage, including channeling power through Force
weapons. Warp damage treats force field DR as ablative rather than
semi-ablative and can effectively penetrate the anti-Materium wards
that Daemons shield themselves with. It is annotated as 'warp' damage
on a damage roll.

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When warp damage encounters armor unshielded by hexagrammic
wards or other forms of Warp protection, first calculate whether the
maximum warp damage possible on the roll is higher than the armor
value. If it is, the warp damage damage simply ignores the armor. For
example, a 10d attack would ignore up to DR 30 of un-warded armor.

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New Drug: Spook
A strange psychic drug made from concentrations of rotten
human protein. Incredibly illegal in all sections of the Imperium, as
it temporarily creates new Psykers that can easily cause catastrophic
incidents. Paradoxically, it is still somewhat easy to obtain due to it's
high profit margins for those spire nobles who look the other way, and
while the Inquisition stamps production out at every opportunity, it is
simply too easy to produce to fully stop. RC G-2.
If a non-Psyker takes Spook, they gain Magery (Psyker) 1 for 25-
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this power. In this form, Spook is totally addictive. A single dose taken
will create a mental dependence that leads to horrifying deaths if a
dose cannot be found at least once a week. Most such users die either
of uncontrolled Psychic power or lack of Spook.
If a Psyker takes Spook, they gain an additional level of Magery
(Psyker) for 25-HT hours. However, they take a -5 to all Mental
Strength or Will rolls related to Psychic powers, including calamity
rolls! In this form, Spook is not immediately addictive, though
repeated use can lead to mental addiction.

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 Bestiary
Tragically for the Imperium, while countless Xenos threats have
been extinguished throughout the millenia, some threats continue
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to reemerge, time after time, whether heretic, xenos, or daemon.
This handbook does not describe all threats in exorbitant detail, but
instead attempts to arm the Game Master with the basic equipment,
templates, and difficulty of prospective foes. Naturally, these templates
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and equipment could also be used by servants of the Imperium, if one
were so inclined to such Radical methods.
Each foe listed below contains a Threat Level, an abstract signifier
of relative power, to aid a Game Master in challenging their players
in the correct manner. Of course, the Game Master should remember
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that intelligence is the king of warfare, and even a minor threat can be
lethal if deployed correctly. The Threat Levels are as follows:
• Minima: A potential threat in large numbers to trained
soldiers, but otherwise unremarkable.
• Minoris: Forms a significant threat to trained Guardsmen
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man-for-man. In large numbers, could pose a minor threat to
elite troops, light vehicles, or Astartes.
• Majoris: Singular examples could obliterate trained
Guardsmen with ease, if given the chance. Even in small
numbers, poses a significant threat to elite troops, light
vehicles, or Astartes.
• Extremis: Poses a major threat to Astartes and elite troops.
Could conceivably, either through cunning or sheer power,
destroy an Astartes squad and attack heavy vehicles.
Guardsmen would stand no chance except to delay the threat.
• Terminus: Poses a severe threat to any Imperium troops,
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potentially on a planetary or larger scale. Deathwatch squads,
Grey Knights, Officio Assassinorum assasins, or other hyper-
elite units will likely be deployed to contain the threat.
The Foul Heretic
Often little more than a wretch granted power by the Chaos Gods,
heretics are the most abundant threat to the Imperium, from the
lowly scummers that maraud the lowest levels of a Hive-City, to the
sad shambling of Nurgle Poxwalkers and the inhuman ecstasies of
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Slaaneshi pleasure-seekers. The good Imperial citizen must constantly
be on his guard to ensure he does not commit heresy, even accidentally,
lest he be rightly accused; after all, innocence proves nothing.
Criminal Scum
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A waste of the Emperor's Gift of life, hive scummers often claim and
patrol territory in the Underhive, fighting both amongst themselves
and the Adeptus Arbites. Though often little but criminal scum, the
merchant guilds that employ these wretches often have their own,
well equipped enforcers they draw from the criminally-inclined.
Scummer Misfit
Minoris
ST 11; DX 10; IQ 10; HT 11; HP 11. (Enc. None)
Will 10; Per 11; Speed 5.5; Dodge 9; Move 5.
Skills: Brawling 12, Guns 11, Knife 11.
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Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit.
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Mono-Knife, Autopistol OR Laspistol.
Armor: 12/8* to body (Ballistic Fiber).
Weapons -
Mono-Knife (11): 1d+1 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+1 (2) [C] imp.
Autopistol (11): 2d+2 (2) pi, Acc 2, ROF 10, Shots 32 (3).
Laspistol (11): 5d+2 (2) burn, Acc 2, ROF 3, Shots 30 (3).
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Scummer Thug
Minoris
ST 13; DX 11; IQ 10; HT 12; HP 12. (Enc. Light)
Will 13; Per 11; Speed 5.75; Dodge 9; Move 6.
Skills: Brawling 14, Guns 12, Knife 13, Sword 13
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit.
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Medium Flak Suit, Flak Helmet,
Mono-Knife, Combat Shotgun OR Chainsword and Lockshield, 1
Concussion/Stun Grenade.
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 18 to Body and Skull (Flak).
DB 3 from Lockshield if applicable.
Weapons -
Chainsword (13): 4d-1 (3) [1] cut.
Mono-Knife (13): 2d-1 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+2 (2) [C] imp.
Combat Shotgun (12): 4d+1 pi, Acc 3, ROF 5x8, Shots 20 (5).
Scummer Outlaw
Minoris
ST 12; DX 11; IQ 10; HT 12; HP 12. (Enc. Medium)
Will 11; Per 12; Speed 6; Dodge 10; Move 6.
Skills: Brawling 12, Guns 13, Knife 13.
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit.
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Medium Flak Torso, Flak Helmet,
Mono-Knife, Lasgun or Sniper Rifle, 2 Fragmentation Grenades.
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 18 to Torso and Skull (Flak).
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Weapons -
Mono-Knife (13): 1d+2 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+1 (2) [C] imp.
Lasgun (13): 7d+2 (2) burn, Acc 6+2, ROF 12, Shots 60 (3).
Sniper Rifle (13): 6dx2 (2) pi, Acc 6+3, ROF 1, Shots 10 (3).
Ogryn Bruiser
Majoris
ST 22; DX 9; IQ 7; HT 13; HP 22. (Enc. Light)
Will 13; Per 9; Speed 5.5; Dodge 9; Move 6.
Skills: Brawling 13, Guns 12, Mace 14, Wrestling 10.
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit, Fearless 4. See Ogryn template.
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Heavy Flak Suit, Flak Helmet, Heavy
Stubber or Ripper Gun, Mono-Club.
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 24 to Torso and Skull
(Flak). Tough Skin 8.
Weapons -
Mono-Club (13): 5d+1 (2) [1,2] cr.
Heavy Stubber (13): 7dx2 pi+, Acc 5, ROF 8, Shots 200 (5).
Ripper Gun (13): 5d pi, Acc 2, ROF 5x25, Shots 35 (3).
Guild Enforcer
Majoris
ST 12; DX 12; IQ 11; HT 12; HP 12. (Enc. Medium)
Will 13; Per 12; Speed 6.5; Dodge 10; Move 6.
Skills: Brawling 13, Guns 14, Sword 14.
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit.
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Medium Carapace Chestplate,
Carapace Helmet, Heavy Flak Suit, Ceres Boltgun or Fractix Lasgun,
Chainsword, 2 Blind/Fragmentation/Stun grenades.
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 35 to Skull and Torso
(Carapace). 30 to Neck and Face. 18 to Body (Flak). 12 to Eyes.
Weapons -
Chainsword (14): 3d+2 (3) [1] cut.
 Boltgun (14): 5d+2 (2) pi-++ follow-up 2d+2 ex cr, Acc 5+2, ROF Chainsword (13): 4d-1 (3) [1] cut.
2, Shots 15 (3). Hand Flamer (11): 4d burn, ROF Jet, Shots 10x1s (5).
Fractix Lasgun (14): 7d+2 (2) burn, Acc 4, ROF 25, Shots 120
Slaaneshi Pleasure-Seeker
(6). Minoris

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Gang Leader ST 11; DX 13; IQ 10; HT 11; HP 11. (Enc. None)
Majoris Will 13; Per 10; Speed 8; Dodge 12; Move 8.
ST 14; DX 13; IQ 13; HT 13; HP 12. (Enc. Medium) Skills: Guns 13, Knife 14, Whip 14.
Will 13; Per 13; Speed 7; Dodge 11; Move 7. Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit, High Pain Threshold.

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Skills: Brawling 14, Guns 16, Sword 16. Equipment: Kantrel Laspistol, Chainblade, Mono-Whip.
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit. Weapons -
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Heavy Carapace Chestplate, Medium Chainblade (14): 2d+1 (3) [C,1] cut.
Carapace Arm and Legplates, Medium Carapace Helmet w/ Gorget Mono-Whip (14): 1d+1 [1-6*] cut.
and Mask, Bolt Pistol, Power Sword.

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Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 40 to Torso (Carapace).
35 to Arms and Legs (Carapace). 30 to Face, Feet, Hands and Neck
(Carapace). 12 to Eyes (Ballistic Goggles).
Weapons -
Power Sword (16): 3d (5) [1] cut OR 2d+1 (5) [1,2] imp
Laspistol (13): 5d+1 (2) burn, Acc 1, ROF 3, Shots 30 (3).
Tzeentch Psyker
Majoris
ST 9; DX 10; IQ 13; HT 9; HP 9. (Enc. None)
Will 14; Per 10; Speed 5; Dodge 8; Move 5.

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Bolt Pistol (16): 5dx2 (2) pi++ follow-up 2d+2 ex cr, Acc 2, ROF Skills: Mental Strength 16, Telekinesis 17, Telepathy 17.
2, Shots 8+1 (3). Traits: Psyker 3.

Cults of Chaos
The most dangerous of all heretics, a Chaos cultist has left their
mind unguarded, and succumbed to the influence of the Chaos Gods,
corrupting their bodies and minds into mockeries of the Emperor's
will. The only mercy that can be afforded to such feeble men is death.
Cultist
Renegades
No grievance, however legitimate, can justify a loyal servant of
the Emperor breaking from the fold. And yet, thousands of worlds,
corrupted by the sweetened words of the vile pacifist or the cunning
politician, has turned away from the Imperial light, only to be
righteously cleaned by the Emperor's faithful servants. Such a waste.
For all renegades listed below, the equipment would be standard,

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Minima
ST 10; DX 10; IQ 10; HT 10; HP 10. (Enc. None)
Will 11; Per 10; Speed 5; Dodge 8; Move 5.
Skills: Axe 10, Brawling 9, Guns 10, Knife 10.
Equipment: Autopistol, Club or Mono-Knife.
Weapons -
Mono-Knife (10): 1d (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d (2) [C] imp.
Club (10): 1d+3 [1] cr.
Autopistol (10): 2d+2 pi, Acc 2, ROF 3, Shots 18 (3).
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personal kit. Crew-served weapons (such as the Heavy Bolter) or role-
specific equipment (Flamers, Launchers, Plasma Guns, Shotguns,
etc.) would likely be carried on a squad or platoon level; use Guns as
the applicable skill level for such specialists.
Renegade Conscript
Minima
ST 11; DX 10; IQ 10; HT 11; HP 11. (Enc. Light)
Will 10; Per 10; Speed 5.25; Dodge 8; Move 5.
Skills: Brawling 10, Guns 10, Knife 10, Spear 9.
Traits: Fit.

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Equipment: Lasgun, Light Flak Vest and Helmet, Mono-Knife.
Poxwalker
Minoris Armor: 12 to Torso (Flak), 18 to Skull (Flak).
ST 12; DX 8; IQ 7; HT 13; HP 12. (Enc. None) Weapons -
Will 11; Per 10; Speed 5.25; Dodge 8; Move 5. Mono-Knife (10): 1d+1 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+1 (2) [C] imp.
Bayonet (9): 1d+2 (2) [1,2*] imp.

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Skills: Axe 11, Brawling 11, Wrestling 11.
Traits: Injury Tolerance (Undead), Hard to Kill 2. Lasgun (10): 7d+2 (2) burn, Acc 6+2, ROF 12, Shots 60 (3).
Equipment: Great Axe OR Mace. Renegade Guardsman
Weapons - Minoris
Great Axe (11): 2d+3 [1,2*] cut. ST 11; DX 11; IQ 10; HT 12; HP 11. (Enc. Light)
Mace (11): 2d+3 [1] cr. Will 11; Per 11; Speed 5.75; Dodge 8; Move 5.
Skills: Brawling 12, Guns 13, Knife 11, Spear 11.
Khornite Gore Butcher
Minoris Traits: Fit.
ST 13; DX 11; IQ 9; HT 12; HP 13. (Enc. None) Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Lasgun, Medium Flak Vest and
Helmet, Mono-Knife, 2 Fragmentation Grenades.

Fennefell#4034
Will 9; Per 9; Speed 6; Dodge 10; Move 6.
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 18 to Torso and Skull (Flak).
Skills: Axe 13, Brawling 12, Liquid Projector 11, Sword 13.
Weapons -
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit, Fearless 4.
Mono-Knife (11): 1d+1 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+1 (2) [C] imp.
Equipment: Ballistic Fiber, Heavy Flak Chestplate, Chainaxe OR
Chainblade and Hand Flamer. Bayonet (11): 1d+2 (2) [1,2*] imp
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 24 to Torso (Flak). Lasgun (13): 7d+2 (2) burn, Acc 6+2, ROF 12, Shots 60 (3).
Weapons - Renegade Veteran
Chainaxe (13): 5d-1 (3) [1] cut. Minoris

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 ST 12; DX 11; IQ 12; HT 12; HP 12. (Enc. Light)
Will 14; Per 13; Speed 6; Dodge 10; Move 6.
Skills: Brawling 12, Broadsword 11, Guns 15, Knife 12, Spear 11.
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Fit.
Equipment: Ballistic Fibers, Mars Mk. II Lasgun, Laspistol, Heavy
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Flak Vest and Helmet, Flak Boots, Mono-Knife, two Fragmentation/
Krak grenades,
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fiber), 24 to Torso (Flak). 18 to
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Skull (Flak). 10 to Feet (Flak).
Weapons -
Mono-Knife (12): 1d+2 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+1 (2) [C] imp.
Bayonet (11): 1d+2 (2) [1,2*] imp
Mars Mk II Lasgun (15): 8d (2) burn, Acc 6+3, ROF 2, Shots 30
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(3).
Laspistol (13): 5d+2 (2) burn, Acc 2, ROF 3, Shots 30 (3).
Renegade Tempestus Scion
Majoris
ST 13; DX 13; IQ 13; HT 12; HP 13. (Enc. Medium)
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Will 14; Per 14; Speed 6.25; Dodge 10; Move 6.
Skills: Brawling 15, Guns 16, Knife 15, Spear 15.
Traits: Combat Reflexes, Very Fit.
Equipment: Ballistic Fibers, Hotshot Lasgun, Hotshot Laspistol,
Heavy/Medium Carapace Bodysuit, Mono-Knife, three Fragmentation/
Krak Grenades, 2 Stun/Blind Grenades.
Armor: 12/8* to Body (Ballistic Fibers), 40 to Torso (Carapace).
35 to Arms, Legs, Skull (Carapace). 30 to Face, Feet, Hands and Neck
(Carapace). 12 to Eyes (Ballistic Goggles).
Weapons -
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Mono-Knife (15): 1d+2 (2) [C,1] cut OR 1d+1 (2) [C] imp.
Bayonet (15): 1d+2 (2) [1,2*] imp
Hotshot Lasgun (16): 9d+2 (2) burn, Acc 5+2, ROF 20, Shots
80 (3).
Hotshot Laspistol (16): 7d (2) burn, Acc 2, ROF 10, Shots 50 (3).
Renegade Sororitas
Majoris
Todo: Fill this in after finishing the Sororitas template.
Fallen Astartes
DISTRIBUTE
It is a dark day indeed when the Emperor's Angels themselves
defect to the Imperium's enemies. Unlike Chaos Astartes, Fallen
Astartes are well within their faculties, other than their betrayal of the
Emperor, and can pose a significant, sector-wide threat until quashed,
typically by their former brothers.
LIMITED
It is simply not reasonable to list every trait and faculty provided
to the Astartes; the blocks shown below are condensed to the most
pertinent details; see the Astartes section for more information.
For all renegades listed below, the equipment would be standard,
personal kit. Crew-served weapons (such as the Heavy Bolter) or role-
specific equipment (Flamers, Launchers, Plasma Guns, Shotguns, etc.)
would likely be carried on a squad level; use Guns as the applicable
skill level for such specialists.
Keep in mind that all Ceramite armor counts as Hardened 1!
Fallen Scout
Fennefell#4034
Extremis
ST 22; DX 12; IQ 11; HT 15; HP 22. (Enc. Light)
Will 13; Per 13; Speed 7; Dodge 11; Move 8, SM +1.
Skills: Brawling 12, Guns 15, Knife 16, Sword 14.
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 0.5, Very
Fit.
Equipment: Molecular Ballistic Fiber, Heavy Ceramite Chestplate,
Medium Scout Carapace Arm and Legplates, Heavy Ceramite Helmet,
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Combat Knife, Chainsword, Bolt Pistol, Boltgun.
Armor: 15 to Body (Molecular Ballistic Fiber). 60 to Face, Neck,
Skull, and Torso (Ceramite). 40 to Arms and Legs (Carapace). 35 to
Hands and Feet (Carapace). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes (Natural
DR).
Weapons -
Combat Knife (16): 5d+1 (2) [1] cut OR 2d+2 (2) [C,1] imp.
Chainsword (14): 7d-1 (5) [1,2] cut.
Bolt Pistol (13): 6dx3 (2) pi++ follow-up 5d ex cr, Acc 2, ROF
4, Shots 14+1 (3).
Boltgun (15): 6dx3 (2) pi++ follow-up 5d ex cr, Acc 5, ROF
5, Shots 28+1 (3).
Fallen Tactical Marine
Extremis
ST 35; DX 14; IQ 13; HT 15; HP 25. (Enc. Light)
Will 14; Per 14; Speed 7; Dodge 11; Move 9, SM +1.
Skills: Brawling 13, Guns 16, Knife 16, Sword 15.
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 1, High
Pain Threshold, Very Fit, Weapon Master (Chainsword, Combat
Knife).
Equipment: Powered Armor (Mk. VII Aquilas), Combat Knife,
Chainsword, Bolt Pistol, Boltgun, 4 Fragmentation/Krak grenades, 3
Stun/Blind Grenades.
Armor: 75 to Torso and Head, 30 to Eyes, 65 to all other locations
(Powered Armor). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes (Natural DR).
Weapons -
Combat Knife (16): 10d+1 (2) [1] cut OR 6d (2) [C,1] imp.
Chainsword (15): 12d-1 (5) [1,2] cut.
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Bolt Pistol (16): 6dx3 (2) pi++ follow-up 5d ex cr, Acc 2, ROF
4, Shots 14+1 (3).
Boltgun (16): 6dx3 (2) pi++ follow-up 5d ex cr, Acc 5, ROF
5, Shots 28+1 (3).
Fallen Assault Marine
Extremis
ST 40; DX 15; IQ 13; HT 15; HP 28. (Enc. Light)
Will 14; Per 14; Speed 8; Dodge 12; Move 11, SM +1.
Skills: Brawling 15, Guns 15, Knife 17, Sword 17.
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 1, High
Pain Threshold, Very Fit, Weapon Master (Chainsword, Combat
Knife).
Equipment: Powered Armor (Mk. VII Aquilas), Combat Knife,
Chainsword, Bolt Pistol, Boltgun, 4 Fragmentation/Krak grenades, 3
Stun/Blind Grenades, Jump Pack.
Armor: 75 to Torso and Head, 30 to Eyes, 65 to all other locations
(Powered Armor). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes (Natural DR).
Weapons -
Combat Knife (16): 11d+1 (2) [1] cut OR 6d+2 (2) [C,1] imp.
Chainsword (15): 13d-1 (5) [1,2] cut.
Bolt Pistol (15): 6dx3 (2) pi++ follow-up 5d ex cr, Acc 2, ROF
4, Shots 14+1 (3).
Fallen Marine Sergeant
Extremis
ST 38; DX 15; IQ 14; HT 15; HP 28. (Enc. Light)
Will 16; Per 16; Speed 8; Dodge 12; Move 10, SM +1.
Skills: Brawling 15, Guns 17, Knife 16, Sword 17.
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 1, High
Pain Threshold, Very Fit, Weapon Master (Combat Knife, Power
Sword).
Equipment: Powered Armor (Mk. VIII Errant), Combat Knife,
Power Sword, Plasma Pistol, Boltgun, 4 Fragmentation/Krak
grenades, 3 Stun/Blind Grenades.
Armor: 85 to Torso and Head, 30 to Eyes, 65 to all other locations
(Powered Armor). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes (Natural DR).
Weapons -
all other locations (Powered Armor). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes
(Natural DR). Crux Terminatus grants 500 Force Field DR.
Weapons -
Combat Knife (19): 14d+2 (2) [1] cut OR 11d+1 (2) [C,1] imp.
Thunder Hammer (19): 22d (100) [1,2*] ex inc cr.

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Combat Knife (16): 10d+2 (2) [1] cut OR 6d+1 (2) [C,1] imp. Storm Shield (18): DB 2, DR 112, HP 75, Force Field DR 150.
Power Sword (17): 11d (10) [1] cut OR 7d+2 (10) [C,1] imp. Assault Cannon (19): 8dx4 (2) pi++, Acc 5, ROF 40!, Shots 1000
Plasma Pistol (17): 6dx2 (5) cor, Acc 3, ROF 1, Shots 12 (35). (60).

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Boltgun (17): 6dx3 (2) pi++ follow-up 5d ex cr, Acc 5, ROF
5, Shots 28+1 (3).
The Revolting Xenos
Fallen Marine Captain
What greater threat can there be to humanity than those who are
Terminus
not human? The Xenos may look like us. It may think like us. But it
ST 45; DX 15; IQ 15; HT 16; HP 30. (Enc. Light)

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Will 18; Per 18; Speed 10; Dodge 14; Move 12, SM +1.
Skills: Brawling 17, Guns 20, Melee 20.
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 1, High
Pain Threshold, Very Fit, Weapon Master (All).
holds only one thought in it's alien head, to destroy all that you hold
dear. From the cunning and treacherous Eldar to the ruinous Ork and
the seductive lies of the Tau, the Xenos threat can only be rebuked
through faith, plasteel, and boltgun.
For the following racial templates, any socially relative traits are
considered to be relative to the human eye. For example, the Asuryani

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Equipment: Powered Armor (Mk. VIII Errant, Modified), Iron
Halo, Combat Knife, Inferno Pistol and Power Fist OR Power Maul,
Boltgun with Kraken Rounds, 4 Fragmentation/Krak grenades, 3
Stun/Blind Grenades.
Armor: 95 to Torso and Head, 40 to Eyes, 75 to all other locations
(Powered Armor). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes (Natural DR). 100
DR (Hardened 1) to Body versus Burn or Corrosive. Iron Halo grants
200 Force Field DR.
Weapons -
Combat Knife (20): 12d (2) [1] cut OR 8d (2) [C,1] imp.
Power Fist (20): 12d (100) [C] cr..
and Drukhari are considered attractive by humans, and have Unusual
Biochemistry when interacting with human drugs, but neither of
these traits would be relevant in a game set aboard a Craftworld.
Asuryani
152 points
One of the oldest races in our galaxy, the Aeldari once ruled these
stars, yet their greed, lecherousness, and sloth led to their fall, and the
rise of She Who Thirsts. Perhaps the closest to humans in external
appearance, many have been led astray by the wiles of the Asuryani,
only to face an uncaring, alien mind, more cunning and devious than

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Thunder Maul (20): 22d+1 (100) [1,2,3*] ex inc cr.
Inferno Pistol (20): 6dx7 (10) cor ex, Acc 2, Range 10, ROF 1,
Shots 1 (3).
Boltgun (20): 5dx4 (3) pi++, Acc 5, ROF 5, Shots 28+1 (3).
Fallen Librarian
Terminus
ST 35; DX 14; IQ 14; HT 15; HP 25. (Enc. Light)
Will 18; Per 16; Speed 7; Dodge 11; Move 9, SM +1.
Skills: Brawling 13, Guns 14, Knife 16, Staff 18. Three psychic
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any man.
Attributes: ST 9 [-10]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 12 [40]; HT 10 [0].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+1; BL 24 lbs;
HP 9 [0]; Will 12 [0]; Per 12 [0]; FP 10 [0]; Basic Speed 5.5 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0]; SM 0.
Advantages: Beautiful [12]; Flexibility [5]; Enhanced Time Sense
[45]; Lifting ST 2 [6]; Magery (Psyker) 0 [10]; Striking ST 2 [10];
Perfect Balance [15]; Resistance to Sickness (+3) [5]; Unaging [15].
Disadvantages: Doomed Soul [-10]; Manic-Depressive [-20]; Sense
of Duty (Spirit Stones) [-5]; Unusual Biochemistry [-5].

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schools at 20. Quirks: Distinctive Features [-1].
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 1, High
Pain Threshold, Psyker 6, Very Fit, Weapon Master (Chainsword,
Combat Knife).
Equipment: Powered Armor (Mk. VII Aquilas), Combat Knife,

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Force Staff OR Force Sword.
Armor: 75 to Torso and Head, 30 to Eyes, 65 to all other locations
(Powered Armor). 2 to Body, 7 to Torso, 5 to Eyes (Natural DR).
Weapons -
Combat Knife (16): 10d+1 (2) [1] cut OR 6d (2) [C,1] imp.
Force Staff (18): 11d (2) [1,2,3] cr + 6d cor warp.
Force Sword (18): 10d+1 (2) [1] cut + 6d cor warp OR 7d+1 (2)
[1,2] imp + 6d cor warp.

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Extremis

Fennefell#4034
ST 60; DX 15; IQ 14; HT 16; HP 30. (Enc. Light)
Will 14; Per 14; Speed 7; Dodge 0; Move 7, SM +2.
Skills: Brawling 15, Guns 19, Melee 19, Shield 18.
Traits: Acute Vision 3, Combat Reflexes, Enhanced Move 1, High
Pain Threshold, Very Fit, Weapon Master (All).
Equipment: Tactical Dreadnought Armor, Combat Knife, Thunder
Hammer, Assault Cannon OR Storm Shield.
Armor: 200 to Torso and Head (Hardened 2), 75 to Eyes, 150 to

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 Adepta Sororitas
Character Templates
warhammer
The templates listed below are the minimum competencies that
GURPS
each Sister would be required to meet, effectively representing a fresh
Battle Sister. They do not include any Unusual Backgrounds, but
due to the magnitude of specialist equipment granted to the Sister
Militant, an Unusual Background is highly appropriate. 10-50 point
of Unusual Background is appropriate in a game where combat is
not the main focus, while 50-100 points of Unusual Background is
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appropriate for a game with significant combat.
Sister Militant
270 points
A Sister Militant is the lowest full rank of the militant branch of
the Adepta Sororitas. Such a sister is typically picked for the Schola
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Progenium from tithes due to the Astra Militarum in her early
adulthood, but may also have proved herself on the battlefield or
showed exceptional will and dedication to the Emperor in a shrine
world.
Three long years of training follow, both of academic and physical
matters. Utter discipline is expected, and many perish, either to the
hands of instructors or due to the brutality of the training regime.
Those who survive are hand-picked based on their talents to serve in
the many Adepta that feed from the Schola Progenium; for women,
the most coveted roles are those of the Adepta Sororitas.
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Once indoctrinated into the Adepta Sororitas, a sister militant will
undergo another two full years of training to forge both body and
mind into that of a Sororitas, becoming one with their suit of armor
and learning the way of the bolter and flamer. Once emerged, even
the newest Sororitas is amongst the most dangerous warriors of the
Imperium, rivaled only by the Tempestus Scion and Adeptus Astartes.
Attributes: ST 13 [30]; DX 13 [60]; IQ 12 [40]; HT 13 [30].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d/2d-1; BL 34 lbs; HP
13 [0]; Will 15 [15]; Per 13 [5]; FP 13 [0]; Basic Speed 6.5 [0]; Basic
Move 7 [5].
Advantages: Ambidexterity [5]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; High
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Pain Threshold [10]; Rank 1 (Adepta Sororitas) [5]; Social Regard 2
(Respected) [10].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Always, Extremely Hazardous)
[-20]; Extreme Fanaticism (The Imperium) [-15]; Sense of Duty
(Imperium) [-15].
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Skills: Armoury (Battlesuits, Small Arms) @ IQ [4]; Beam
Weapons (Rifle) @ DX [1]; Brawling @ DX+2 [4]; Climbing @ DX [2];
Driving (Tracked) @ DX [2]; Environment Suit (Battlesuit) @ DX+2
[8]; Explosives (Demolition) @ IQ [2]; Fast-Draw (Ammo, Knife,
Pistol) @ DX [3]; First Aid @ IQ+1 [2]; Forward Observer @ IQ [2];
Free Fall @ DX [2]; Gunner (Beam, Machine Gun) @ DX+1 [4]; Guns
(Pistol, Rifle) @ DX+2 [8]; Guns (LAW) @ DX [1]; Hiking @ HT [2];
POWERED ARMOR
TL Description DR Weight
10 Powered Armor, Godwyn-De'az 55/50/25 125lb
Notes:
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[1] The armor grants Lifting ST 5, Pressure Support 2, Sealed,
Striking ST 5, Temperature Tolerance (-270-500°C), and Vacuum
Support to all parts it covers. It additionally increases the user's
Size Modifier to 1, if it is not already, and it's weight does not count
towards the user's carrying capacity.
[2] The helmet of this armor is removable, and grants the effects
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History (Imperium, Adepta Sororitas) @ IQ [8]; Judo @ DX [4]; Liquid
Projector (Flamethrower) @ DX+2 [8]; Melee Weapon (Knife) @ DX+2
[4]; Melee Weapon (Broadsword) @ DX+1 [4]; Observation @ Per [2];
Pilot (Flight Pack) @ DX[2]; Running @ HT [2]; Savoir-Faire (Adepta
Sororitas) @ IQ [1]; Swimming @ HT [1]; Tactics @ IQ [4]; Throwing
@ DX [2].
Sororitas Pacificus
143 points
While the most well-known of the Adepta Sororitas are the militant
orders, some orders follow less violent paths in their quest to serve
the Emperor. Listed below are three major non-militant orders: the
medics of the Order Hospitaller, the advisers of the Order Famulous,
and the diplomats of the Order Dialogous.
Unlike their militant counterparts, the Sororitas Pacificus are not
trained in the usage of powered armor. One should not mistake this
for lack of battle fervor, as even a Sister of the Orders Famulous is a
capable warrior in times of need.
Attributes: ST 11 [10]; DX 11 [20]; IQ 13 [60]; HT 12 [20].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Dmg 1d-1/1d+2; BL 29 lbs;
HP 12 [0]; Will 14 [5]; Per 13 [0]; FP 12 [0]; Basic Speed 5.75 [0]; Basic
Move 5 [0].
Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; Rank 1 (Adepta
Sororitas) [5]; Social Regard 2 (Respected) [10].
Disadvantages: Duty (Imperium, Always, Extremely Hazardous)
[-20]; Extreme Fanaticism (The Imperium) [-15]; Sense of Duty
(Imperium) [-15].
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Skills: Armoury (Small Arms) @ IQ [2]; Brawling @ DX+1 [2];
Explosives (Demolition) @ IQ-1 [1]; Fast-Draw (Ammo, Knife, Pistol)
@ DX [3]; First Aid @ IQ+1 [2]; Forward Observer @ IQ-1 [1]; Gunner
(Beam, Machine Gun) @ DX [2]; Guns (Pistol, Rifle) @ DX+1 [4];
Hiking @ HT [2]; History (Imperium, Adepta Sororitas) @ IQ [8]; Judo
@ DX-1 [2]; Liquid Projector (Flamethrower) @ DX [2]; Melee Weapon
(Knife) @ DX+1 [2]; Melee Weapon (Broadsword) @ DX [2]; Running
@ HT [2]; Savoir-Faire (Adepta Sororitas) @ IQ [1]; Swimming @ HT
[1]; Tactics @ IQ-1 [2]; Throwing @ DX [2].
Lenses (Pick One)
Orders Hospitaller (+36 points): Add Diagnosis @ IQ+1 [4],
Pharmacy @ IQ+1 [8], Physician @ IQ+1 [8], Psysiology @ IQ [4],
Psychology @ IQ [4], and Surgery @ IQ [8].
Orders Famulous (+32 points): Add Accounting @ IQ [4],
Administration @ IQ+1 [4], Cooking @ IQ+1 [4], Heraldry @ IQ [2],
Housekeeping @ IQ+2 [4], Savoir-Faire (High Society) @ IQ+2 [4].
Pick 10 points of skills from the Order Dialogous Lense.
Orders Dialogous (+34 points): Add Body Language @ Per [2],
Diplomacy @ IQ+1 [8], Fast-Talk @ IQ [2], Leadership @ IQ [2],
Linguistics @ IQ+1 [8], Merchant @ IQ [2], Propaganda @ IQ [2],
Psychology @ IQ-2 [1], Research @ IQ [2], Savoir-Faire (Pick One) @
IQ+2 [4], Sociology @ IQ-2 [1]
Don Holdout RC Notes
60 -9 I-1 [1], [2], [3]
of a photo-visor, Vox micro-bead, and Auspex sensor suite, as well as
Disturbing Voice and Doesn't Breathe when worn.
[3] Split DR: use the first value for attacks against the torso and
head, the second value for attacks against other locations other than
the eyes, and the third value for attacks against the eyes. Additionally,
all DR provided by the first and second values counts as Hardened 1.
GUNS (PISTOLS) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -4)
TL Weapon  Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Bolt Pistol (Godwyn-De'az) 5dx3 (2) pi++ 2 2,250/6,000 10/5 3 10+1 (3) 15 -4 4 I-1
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GUNS (RIFLE) (DX-4 OR MOST OTHER GUNS AT -2)
TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Boltgun (Godwyn De'az) 5dx3 (2) pi++ 5 2,250/6,000 38/10.8 4 25+1 (3) 18† -6 4 I-1

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ARTILLERY (ROCKET) (IQ-5)

TL Weapon Damage Acc Range Weight RoF Shots ST Bulk Rcl RC Notes
9 Exorcist Rocket (Melta) 11dx10 (10) ex cor 3+2 50/40,000 500 2 24 (10i) - -20 1 I-1
9 Exorcist Rocket (HE Frag) 6dx30 cr ex [5d+2] 3+2 50/40,000 500 2 24 (10i) - -20 1 I-2

Armor
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Powered Armor, Godwyn-De'az (TL 10). Powered armor used
Vehicles
Rhino

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exclusively by the Adepta Sororitas' Sister Militants. Unlike typical
human powered armor, it has an integrated micro-fusion generator
that can provide effectively infinite power. While the armor does not
include most features of Astartes armor, it is the most effective human
copy by far.
Weapons
Bolt Pistol & Boltgun, 16.5mm Bolt Shell (Godwyn-De'az,
M.36)
Similar to both the standard human and Astartes variants, the
The Rhino APC is the mainstay of the miniscule roster of vehicles
that the Adepta Sororitas fields, effectively acting as light fire-support
and battle taxis for the Sisters Militant. While more than capable in
these roles, especially in it's upgunned and uparmored variants, the
Rhino is no tank, and is not capable of standing toe-to-toe with most
vehicular threats, or even sustained attack by anti-vehicular infantry
weaponry.
The chassis consists of a boxy body with two caterpillar treads,
and a pintle-mounted turret atop. The turret must be manned, and
typically provides no protection. The crew typically consists of two: a
driver and a gunner. The driver sits in the front compartment next to

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Godwyn-De'az boltgun is the primary weapon of the Adepta Sororitas'
Sister Militants, whose powered armor allows a significantly more
powerful 16.5mm shell to be fired compared to the 14mm shell of the
human variants.
However, given ocassional supply shortages, the Godwyn-De'az
bolt pistol and boltgun are capable of being modularly adapted to
firing 14mm shells through replacing the barrel and adjusting the
headspacing, allowing Sister Militants to fight with local supplies. Use
the same stats as above, but use the damage of the Boltgun (Locke,
M.24) listed on page 14.
The bolt pistol can load from either 10-round sickle magazines as
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a viewport, and uses Driving (Tracked) and Mechanic (Tracked). The
gunner mans the pintle turret with Gunner (Machine Gun) and acts
as a spotter.
The typical Rhino comes equipped with a fire supression system,
smoke discharger, and searchlight (normal and IR), all of which
can be found in High Tech (pg. 229), as well as a vox-caster. Some
variants will come equipped with a front dozer blade to clear out any
obstacles. The standard armaments is a simple Heavy Bolter on the
pintle mount (350 rounds). Other weapons can be mounted, such as a
Heavy Flamer (25x4s) or a Multi-Melta (20 rounds) if required.
Two major variants builts upon the Rhino chassis exist. The

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listed, straight magazines (6 shots, 2.5lb, +1 Bulk), or drum magazines
(18 shots, 10lb, -1 Bulk). The Boltgun holds 25 rounds in a sickle-
shaped magazine, but can also be fitted with box (60 shots, 10 sec.
reload, 26lb, -2 Bulk, -1 Malf.), drum (40 shots, 19lb, -1 Bulk, -1 Malf.),
or straight (20 shots, 8.5lb, +1 Bulk).
Immolator is more suited as a front-line vehicle, with significantly
harder armoring and a double twin-linked heavy flamers (120x4s)
upon a protected, rotating turret. The turret can turn up to 90° per
second, with elevation adjustment between -15° and +50°. While a
gunner is still required, a transparent shield (150 DR) protects against

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Exorcist MLRS, 85mm Rocket
Only mounted on the Exorcist Rhino variant, the Exorcist MLRS is
more than capable of felling foes far outside of it's weight class due to
it's unique armor-piercing melta missiles, capable of posing a severe
threat to heavy tanks and even small titans when fired in volleys.
However, even the more standard HE Fragmentation round should
not be underestimated. While not as impactful over time as a full
Earthshaker barrage, the sheer killing power able to be deployed from
such a small vehicle is more than commensutrate. When fired, each
tube must be reloaded independently, taking about ten seconds per
attacks in a 180° arc from the turret's front. The double twin-linked
heavy flamers can be replaced by double twin-linked multi-meltas (80
rounds), or heavy bolters (1,500 rounds).
The other major variant, the Exorcist, is a mobile Multiple Rocket
Launch System, replacing all transport capacity with a rear-mounted
turreted rocket system. The turret can turn up to 30° per second,
with an elevation adjustment between -10° and +130°, can mount
24 Exorcist-class missiles, and comes equipped with a sophisticated
targeting system that provides a +2 to Artillery (Guided Missile) rolls.
An Exorcist further carries two additional crewmembers, both trained
in Artillery (Rocket), who calculate trajectories, fire, and reload the
launcher.

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tube, though the launcher can be fired when only partially reloaded.

TL Vehicle ST/HP Hnd/SR HT Move LWt. Load SM Occ. DR Range Locations Notes
10 Exorcist 202 -3/6 12x 2/17 61 1 +4 4 650 500 2CT
10 Immolator 214 -4/5 12f 2/15 78 2.5 +4 2+6 1,150 550 2CT
10 Rhino 196 -3/5 11 2/20 55 4 +4 2+10 575 650 2CX

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