Storm of Sinners

Game Master BayouSnowman

Gaius draws his sword while debarking and responding to the Dreadnoughts."Well met venerable brothers. How do you fair?"Gaius then addresses the Pilot on the support channel."Any chance of boosting signal to get rid of some of the static?"He then slowly approaches the Dreads while sending Orders over a secure Vox Channel reserved for his team as was normal protocol."Leon and I will go to the Dreads. Everyone else I want checking on the relay station. Be on guard."

I shall attempt to channel more life-force to the machine spirit brother. 1d100 ⇒ 6 +20 for hard task
Miraculously your coms clear up. Welcome Brothers, suggest you seek refuge up here with us. The dark sky will be coming and bring more mutants soon.

After the clear message comes in Gaius issues a new order."New Plan We will set-up with the Dreadnoughts. Leon I want you working on any repairs you can do. Eremiel you will work on collecting and Auspexing samples for later study and if combat breaks out you will be tasked with healing as best you can. Everyone else I want set-up to counter-attack. Standing orders are to save Ammunition as much as possible. Take as few shots as possile. 1 good hit is better than 2 minor hits and 5 misses. Let's move."As he speaks he readies his Bolter in his Left Hand with his Power Sword buzzing to life in his Right. As they approach he switches his Bolter to feed from the Singular Hellfire Magazine loaded in it.

Okay for reference I am thinking the Cartograph(pre-loaded with the most recent planetary maps we could obtain including if possible the tomb) is with the Librarian, Auspex with Apothecary, and the Combi-Tool with Techmarine. The Repair Cement Divided up among us with Primary Combatants getting Priority. Which reminds me how many can we get with 8 REQ? Are you just having it as a 1 for 1 or is it adjusted given the fact we are going into a hostile environment?

Upon exiting the thunderhawk Lutha immediately executes a pattern practiced countless times, moving to a predesignated position in the landing zone and scanning the local area for potential hostiles:

Perception: 1d100 - 10 ⇒ (54) - 10 = 44

After the signal clears Lutha continues to hold his position, and once the commander has given the new orders, relocates himself.

I'm going to attempt to find a good spot to set myself up for defense of the bastion, preferably somewhere with a lightsource to cast away any shadows the mutants may be scurying up in.

Tactics (Defensive Doctrine): 1d100 ⇒ 39

"Judgement will be passed on all those who fall below my gaze Brother"

Gaius I will copy your posting style if you dont mind
Tellemachus exits with Force sword and bolt pistol drawn. He cautiously locates himself in a firing arc with Brother Lutha while having the station still within sight. He pulls out the cartograph and begins to read the maps attempting to locate clues to the location of the tomb as well as possible extraction points
Navigation (Surface): 1d100 - 13 ⇒ (76) - 13 = 63
Unfortunately thats a failure. @GM May I attempt this test again?
The charts confuse as Tellemac struggles to comprehend the data

Please feel free. I find it is the best way to convey the way I want my character to be. And from my understanding they are within sight of our LZ. Was I wrong? Also is there a penalty to using the Bolter 1-Handed? I can't find one.

And from my understanding they are within sight of our LZ. Was I wrong?

They are, but we landed below whatever defensive positions they had taken at the top of the shrine.

Also is there a penalty to using the Bolter 1-Handed? I can't find one.

Normally yes, but not for space marines in armor.

Looks like I'm heading up there then, unless I misunderstood my orders.

There is no bonus to requisition for going into a hostile area, that's really the only time you get requisition. As per the table in the book I gave 20 for primary, 15 for secondary and 5 for tertiary objective. This is not an overly hard mission, mutants on a toxic planet is a vacation for a DW Kill-Team.

Oh you are using the un-errata'd tables without Mission Difficulty Factored in? Okay then. And the reason why I asked is there is a foot-note stating that the value was for "evaluating requests deemed 'excessive'". My GM interpreted that as meaning that it would be Reasonably Fiat-able and decided that certain circumstances might warrant allocation of extra resources. Such as extra Cement for areas were a breach in a suit might mean death or where extra Grenades might be needed. Both came into play in tonight's game as we went into a Tyranid Hive on a Ruined Hive World with a highly polluted atmosphere. Basically we got 2x Repair Cement, Frag Grenades, and Incendiary Grenades for each Requisition we put in. NOTE: Only reason I know those tables was I helped set-up a Mission for his other group which we ran with tonight. Having 2 Teams working in Concert from multiple fronts is fun.

Tellemachus conveys what he has learned to the rest of the squad.
He attempts to learn more on the layout of the tomb by studying the outlaying formations to estimate the size and relative condition of the structure
He is looking to the areas around the tomb to estimate the size of the vault and any possible damage over time from faulting. Do you understand what im saying? Cause I can imagine you looking at this and thinking "What the hell?"
Navigation(Surface): 1d100 - 13 ⇒ (3) - 13 = -10
Thats a success, yay

I'm hoping there were at least some records kept of what the Tomb was like when it was built that were found for us. Also Nimon any chance for a Current Mission header on the Campaign info tab? Basically a listing of the Mission Roster & Objectives. Maybe even currently requisitioned non-consumable gear? Or maybe I can set that up in a Google Doc.

Gaius, just stop. I have GMed 40k rpg since Beta including the Dark Heresy 2nd edition. This is a simple extraction mission. Difficulty rating 0.I just want to get you guys together to work out the mechanics a bit. You could probably beat the mutants to death naked with your bare hands as an Astartes. I will put a spoiler up in the Campaign tab sure

CURRENT ERRATA BTW IF I WAS USING THE CURRENT TABLE YOU WOULD HAVE 5 LESS REQUISITION. PLEASE DROP THE SUBJECT.

I am just curious. Plus I know my rolls. I mean how often can one person roll perfect 100s on a d100.

OMG I go to sleep for a few hours and everyone desides to post!

You load into the Thunderhawk and as the door closes your Watch Captain looks on you all proudly May the Emperor guide you

"May we do you proud Captain" the Assault marine raps on his chest armour once more

After the clear message comes in Gaius issues a new order."New Plan We will set-up with the Dreadnoughts. Leon I want you working on any repairs you can do. Eremiel you will work on collecting and Auspexing samples for later study and if combat breaks out you will be tasked with healing as best you can. Everyone else I want set-up to counter-attack. Standing orders are to save Ammunition as much as possible. Take as few shots as possible. 1 good hit is better than 2 minor hits and 5 misses. Let's move."

"Yes Brother!" Following his orders to the letter, Thedius takes up position near the front line in good cover. He readies himself to counter-charge, or use his jump-pack to silence any heavy weaponry that may appear.

How are the dead mutants armed? All primitive weaponry or is there anything more advanced?

"Brother Tellemachus, can you sense any warp taint here?"

Valerio steps out of the Thunderhawk, holding his Bolter at the ready as he concentrates, sweeping his eyes around the LZ.
I'm activating his Auger Array, trying to see if there's anything to see yet.

Tech-Use: 1d100 ⇒ 28
Success!!

"Of course Brother, I should have our Venerable Brethren up in no time. He nods towards Gaius.

Valerio moves towards the middle of the formation, keeping a watchful eye on the landscape around him, and half a mind on his Array.

Tellemachus begins to delve within the planet's energies. Slowly combing through any unnatural disturbances.
Psyscience: 1d100 - 4 ⇒ (1) - 4 = -3
That is a standard success on the Psyscience table
Tellemachus flinches slightly as if struck or offended by what he's found. He slowly replies to Brother Thedius
"Brother, I detect a many disturbances in the warp. However my mind become clouded when trying to find its location"

"Anything specific Brother?"

Eremiel you will work on collecting and Auspexing samples for later study and if combat breaks out you will be tasked with healing as best you can.

Eremiel disembarks and, upon hearing this, turns and cocks his head slightly to the left, as if to ask "Why would I do anything else?", then nods, checks his narthecium, then brings his bolter up to the ready while trotting off with the rest of the team.

If we are moving in a combat wedge I'll take left side rear most position, watching from 9 to 6 o'clock. If we have any other formation please keep me watching the same quarter.

Once in formation I'd like to take a sample of the atmosphere for toxins.

@ Tellemachus that is a lot better than Standard Success you rolled a 1! With your perception of 40 that is 4 degrees of Success!

When Brother Gaius and Leon make it up to the Dreadnoughts they are welcomed by one that still has his face semi visible in the center of the huge war-machine.

Well met Brothers. It has been some time since someone has come to honor this shrine. The planet has been sick of late. I understand you have also come to resupply us?

Oh XD sorry, haven't played in a bit.
Tellemachus focuses harder, and he suddenly bolts upright into standing postion. Psy energy crackling hand hissing from his force weapon. His eyes glow a burning blue from beneath his hood He turns filled with bloodlust to his kill-team in their defensive positions and bellows in hatred "Brothers! Mutant warp filth consort beneath our gaze! Let us purge the beasts" Tellemachus points to the location he sensed their presence below the plateau

GM, when I was down by the relay did I happen to notice what the dead mutants were armed with?

Gaius bows before the Dreadnought."We have. As well as my companion having something he will be discussing during the resupply and maintenance. We are also here under orders to retrieve the Sarcophagus so that it may be relocated to a new site for reverence. We also are to seek out the cause of the Toxicity in the Atmosphere. Would you have any clues for us?"

"Brother Tellemachus has identified a hostile force, how would you have us proceed commander?"

Valerio also give a bow towards the Drednought. "It is good to see you are well. I am Brother-Techmarine Valerio León, I be will assisting you in maintenance. I also have some business to discuss with you on behalf of the Deathwatch."

The Dead Mutants do not seem to have any armaments. You will need to roll medicae for more information on the corpses.

Nah, that's fine. My character wouldn't have put much more thought on it if he didn't see any actual threatening weapons. I'm just going to assume that they're uneducated rabble charging a fortified hill with pitchforks and wooden spoons.

The atmosphere has changed since the last visit by the Sisters. Some of the pilgrims that came with them stayed here and started a colony at the base of the Plateau. We only venture as far as the Plateau, and usually not even that far lately due to the constant attacks from heretical mutants. If you retrieve the Sarcophagus, what possible reason would we remain here? I assure you we have kept it safe, even under such conditions. What business is it you wish to speak of?

He looks up at the sky that is beginning to blacken. They will be here soon. You should take positions up here. They can scale the wall, but it slows them down some, and those that try to take the path make easy targets.

YeeeeeeeeeeeooW! You hear odd screams coming from the base of the plateau. Figures are now beginning to register on the Auspex.

If Thedius can he will move to the cliff edge and start to take pot shots at the approaching mutants. Are they climbing? How are they equipped?

Ok lets roll initiatives and everyone can say where they are and what they are doing. 1d10+Agi Bonus

Mutant Horde Initiative.: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

I took up a defensive position near the peak early, I am assuming it looks over the pass.

Initiative: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Oh snap, look at that righteous zeal! Do you want us to wait until initiative is determined to declare actions?

Initiatives and current positions
Mutant Horde-13 advancing up plateau
Brother Lutha Hallan-14 Overwatch near peak
Brother Thedius-? Looking over Cliff
Brother Gaius and Leon-? Talking to Dreadnoughts
Brother Eremiel-? Watching 9-6 on Platau
Brother Tellemachus-? Sensed presence of Mutants

Due to Brother Tellemachus, and Brother Leon's efforts you get a surprise round on the mutants.

Initiative Roll: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Peering over the edge of the cliff, Tellemachus roars in fury and a cone of flames erupts from his hand 30m down to meet the first rank of climbers
He is casting Avenger at an unfettered level
Focus Power Test: 1d100 - 5 ⇒ (59) - 5 = 54
OF ALL THE TIMES TELLEMACHUS! A FAIL! AN EPIC FAIL!
As soon as the flames begin to erupt they die quickly..
Man..that roll tho. I failed by 4 points

Initiative: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Sorry was at Tabletop Gaming tonight :D

Taking some cover if it is available. A baritone whisper drifts across the comm:

Brothers, the time for conversation is ended. Now comes the battle...

And Shepherds we shall be For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand; Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee; And teeming with souls shall it ever be

Initiatives and current positions
Mutant Horde-13 advancing up plateau
Brother Lutha Hallan-14 Overwatch near peak
Brother Thedius-? Looking over Cliff
Brother Gaius and Leon-? Talking to Dreadnoughts
Brother Eremiel-13 Found some cover
Brother Tellemachus-10 Failed Focus Power test.

Iniative: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"Brothers the enemy show clear signs of warp corruption. They are all capable of flight and some foul force seems to be manipulating the very air to give them speed and lift"

Let me know when I can open fire

I think maybe I was not clear. Please roll initiative and tell me what you are doing. That includes opening fire, overwatch ect, what ever full round or two half-round actions you want to perform for the first(surprise) round. If you want to delay, that is fine also.

Assuming they won't be on me this round I'll open fire. Otherwise I'll fall back

The Assault Marine squeezes of a burst of fire from his pistol at the aproaching horde
Bs 30 +10 Semi-auto +/-? Range +? Horde size: 1d100 ⇒ 30A single hit to the head, assuming they're not in close range for my bolt pistol and they aren't a gigantic horde
Damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Pen 4
Tearing: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Pen 4

I'll roll some extra damage just in case it's a horde. Please ignore if irrelivent
Damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 Pen 4
Tearing: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Pen 4

Initiative: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Well that could have been worse.

Valerio goes to take a defensive position along the wall, he takes a look back towards the Iron Hands before he moves.

"Brother, are you well enough to fight? I will not let it be said that we of the Deathwatch left our great brethren to fall due to negligence!" He laughs a short, gruff sort of laugh.

Hearing the howl Gaius begins to move while sheathing his sword."Time for battle. We need our Venerable Brothers ready to fight by yesterday!"Gaius laughs as he moves to the top of the path and levels his bolter ready to fire on any enemy.

EDIT(To save post count):

Initiative: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Single Shot (If possible) BS 45(+/-X): 1d100 ⇒ 94

To clarify:

If I am able to take cover then delay I will do so. If not, let me know.

My delay action will be to fire a Single Shot at the mutants when they surmount the lip of the plateau.

They are 50meters out according to Auspex. Mentioned this prior

I wasn't sure of their positioning.

Initiatives and current positions
Mutant Horde-13 advancing up plateau
Brother Lutha Hallan-14 Overwatch near peak
Brother Thedius-13 Looking over Cliff -Fires on the mutant horde.
Brother Gaius -13 Attempts a single shot, but misses due to fog
Brother Leon-10 Defensive position
Brother Eremiel-13 Found some cover/delay
Brother Tellemachus-10 Failed Focus Power test

You are not able to determine the size of the horde due to obscurity of the black fog.

End of the surprise round. Will list initiatives in order now. Hallan and Eremiel will act before the enemy does, so there will be no overwatch or delay shots as they will not make it over the cliff before your next turn, still a tactically sound choice if there were other enemies though. You can post when ever I will assign actions in order. Brother Leon and Tellemachus' actions will take place after the Horde.

Brother Hallan 14
Brother Thedius 13+
Brother Eremiel 13 Tied w/Brother Gaius
Brother Gaius 13
Mutants of Grangold 13-
Brother Tellemachus 10+
Brother Leon 10-

The two ancient behemoths begin to move. Elder Brother Gazerich issues an order to his Iron Hand brother. Our Deathwatch brother have this sector, let's watch the other side of the mountain in case any attempt to be sneaky.

The Dreadnoughts take up positions overlooking the other side of the mountain.

Thedius Readies, primes and throws a Frag grenade into the central mass of the mutants.
Quickdraw, half aim and single shot. At 50m they should be in standard range
BS 30 +10 aim +? Horde Size: 1d100 ⇒ 94
Scatter Direction: 1d10 ⇒ 10 Scatter Distance: 1d5 ⇒ 2m
Damage if it still hits any: 2d10 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 It's blast 4 and does explosive damage

Apparently my last post was the 5th one I tried sending as it was the cut down one. I also asked what mode everyone was in so I could add it to the tracker. (Currently in OpenOffice Spreadsheets cause Google Docs is acting up. And he was supposed to switch to normal bolts...

Gaius switches over to his normal bolt rounds then opens up.
Full-Auto(Normal Bolts) BS 45 (+20, +/-X): 1d100 ⇒ 84

Solo mode is the default for marine and no one has taken action to enter squad mode. So as of this moment everyone is solo.