Storm of Sinners

Game Master BayouSnowman

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Round 1 Starting from the Top++++++++++++++++

Brother Thedius-11-
Brother Vartas-11(tied)
Witch/Pyromancer-10 120m from your position.
Brother Lutha -9
Brother Tellemachus -8
Brother Elyas -8{tied}

Lutha immediately spins towards the sound of the explosion. With the charred corpses scattered around its feet there is no question of the assailants intent.

"Hostile identified! Engaging!"

Full-Auto Burst against the witch

BS(85): 1d100 ⇒ 57
Two degrees of success, two additional hits
Damage: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (6, 5, 6) + 7 = 24
Damage: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (6, 4, 8) + 7 = 25
Damage: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (2, 9, 3) + 7 = 21
Total Damage: 59 X

Clip: 24/28

Lucian turns to face the conflagration.

Witch filth, 120 metres right. Brothers, cleanse this abomination from the Emperor's sight!

He levels his heavy bolter towards the rogue psyker, and unleashes a staccato burst of fire, trying to at least pin the psyker in place before the rest of the Kill-Team can move to bring him down.

Full Action to Full Auto at the witch.

BS 55+20: 1d100 ⇒ 88

His bolts seem to slide past the psyker, disappearing into the flames around him.

Clip 240/250

Initiative: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Valerio had noticed the target at the same moment as Lutha. He raised his Bolter and let fly rounds.

BS(76): 1d100 ⇒ 76

The rounds slam into the ground just to the right of the Witch, kicking up debris as they ruin the street. Valerio takes a deep breath to steady himself. I almost didn't even see the disgusting creature, I beg your forgiveness Holy Emperor.

Brother Thedius-11-
Brother Vartas-11(tied) Fires at the Witch, misses.
Witch/Pyromancer-10 120m from your position. Takes notice of Vartas and fire pores out of the witch1d100 ⇒ 97 1d100 ⇒ 44
The flames fall short, but a burst of energy and wind knock down the remaining Arbites. Hive Gangers begin to flood the streets from the right. They advance and are 100m from your position wielding everything from low-tec firearms to military grade rocket launchers. They are shouting NO MORE SACRIFICES! Horde Magnitude 70
Brother Lutha -9 Brother Lutha annihilates the Witch with a hail of bolter-fire.
Brother Leon-9
Brother Tellemachus -8
Brother Elyas -8{tied}

Keeping his bolt pistol drawn while the chainsword remains fixed at his side Elyas moves behind the inquisitor to shield him from attacks from the opposite position of the psyker. He voxes: "Brother Lucian, your orders?"

Free action entering squad mode, half action move to shield the inquisitor.
Cohesion challenge: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Thedius drops the civilian
"Be gone and pray I do not decide you are part of this warp fueled attack" he says before jumping to a location of cover between his brothers and this new threat.

Preferably within charge range for me (42m) but not for the flaming man. My full move can be up to 84m, but I guess I'll loose some of that for moving to cover.

"Now lets see what you can do Ultramarine. I believe I can end this witch before you can defeat those gangers!"

I think myself and Elyas can silence the psyker, if everyone else wants to concentrate on the gangers. The heavy-bolter is unrivaled against hordes.

BTW that's me lining up to trigger my personal demeanor

Tellemachus dashes down, seeking cover and letting a frag grenade sail through the air and into the centre of the horde
BS test for Grenade:BS 35+30+3=68: 1d100 ⇒ 57
DMG X:Blast(5): 2d10 ⇒ (10, 6) = 16

Round 1 update

Brother Thedius-11- Readys behind cover
Brother Vartas-11(tied) Fires at the Witch, misses.
Gang Horde-10 100m away, spent round closing distance/avoiding debris from explosion
Brother Lutha -9 Brother Lutha annihilates the Witch with a hail of bolter-fire.
Brother Leon-9 Fires a shot where the witch would have been, hits the horde instead.
Brother Tellemachus -8 Reduces horde with gernade
Brother Elyas -8{tied}

The Lord Inquisitor pulls out his Hellax Infernus and begins to purify the gang with Melta-fire
Father Zyas begins to offer a prayer to the God Emperor as he turns on his two-handed eviscerator and prepares for combat
Jyson Rixx turns to the horde Witches! He proclaims wearing his psycocullum visor and he runs into the fray.
Manarc fires constant precise shots into the horde taking out priority targets.
Zelra remains calm. She takes off her headdress and reveals her third eye. 1d100 ⇒ 47 A storm of lightning begins to form over the horde of gangers.

Brother Elyas is going for a squad mode at the end of round 1. I believe you said you chose Oath of the Weapon. Fire for Effect, Tank Buster, and Fire Support are the options. Fire for Effect probably being the best choice in this situation. It will cost 2 cohesion, no roll needed, and a half action. I will add this to F.A.Qs still seems to be some issues understanding Squad Mode and I can understand it is a bit different than any other system.

As the witch explodes into a mist of gore, Lucian calls over the squad vox

Excellent marksmanship Brother Hallan. Squad, we need to bring down this rabble, in case they shelter more psyker-filth. Elyas and Thedius, close in on the scum, and let them feel the Emperor's judgement through your blades. Everyone else, open fire!

Free Action to enter Squad Mode with Cohesion challenge

Cohesion 8: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Using Fire For Effect is a Half Action, and has Sustain, but Sustaining it costs a Half-Action every Round, which would prevent me from ever firing my Heavy Bolter. As non-Leaders are able to activate Squad Mode Abilities, could someone else who is less likely to need Full Auto do it? If someone else is able to activate Fire For Effect, I'll open fire.

Lucian turns his heavy bolter on the advancing horde, activates his targeting systems, and unleashes a burst of self-propelled explosive bolt rounds into the mass of flesh.

Heavy Bolter on Full Auto as Full Action

BS 55+20: 1d100 ⇒ 9

Six degrees of success = total 7 hits

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (1, 1, 10) + 10 = 22
Righteous Fury
BS 75: 1d100 ⇒ 25
Extra Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (7, 1, 8) + 10 = 26

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (8, 6, 1) + 10 = 25

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (10, 1, 1) + 10 = 22
Righteous Fury
BS 75: 1d100 ⇒ 34
Extra Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 10 = 17

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (9, 3, 6) + 10 = 28

Damage: 3d10 + 10 ⇒ (3, 9, 5) + 10 = 27

Unrelenting Devastation: 1d5 ⇒ 2

Total Damage - 101X

Clip 230/250

Until at higher levels, Thedius as an assault marine and an impromptu scout will spend most of his time in solo mode, because he will often be out of range. If this wasn't true, the assault marines would still need their full actions to charge and swift attack every round.
It was my understanding of sustained that they only cost the action cost when activating, but that is up to the GM to decide

"Apparently this witch is not as powerful as I expected. Exceptional work Brother Hallan. We will find another competition Ultramarine"

I'll posy my turn 2 action now, so you know it before you have to type up the gangers' one without knowing

Thedius accelerates directly towards the centre of the oncoming horde, making maximum use of shock and awe tactics.
Charge WS 58 +20 Charge=78: 1d100 ⇒ 34 That's 4 DoS so a total of 3 hits. I'm going to be doing a minimum of 17 pen 4 per hit. Can I assume I don't actually need to roll?

Finally where he is most comfortable, Thedius barrels into the middle of the crowd, smashing gangers off their feet even before he starts launching attacks with his chainsword.

"As you wish," Elyas replies to the order. The last thing that is heard before the thruster roars into life is the external voice projection of the Dark Angel battle cry: "Repent!". The ancient machinery lifts him high above the ground and fast closes the distnace between him and his enemies.

Activating jump pack, using Flyer (12) trait, Run action, movement 72 m, Low Altitude, -10 BS, Run action -20BS a total of -30 BS to hit

Damaging a horde it doesn't really matter how much damage you do, unless you have exploding or some talent you are just reducing the horde by one magnitude per hit.

I couldn't remember how it worked, and I'm without my books at work. Now I'm disappointed that my 101 damage is actually only 9 (7 hits + 2 from Unrelenting Devastation).

So long as you do enough damage to do 1 wound after soak, it does 1 magnitude damage

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Round 2++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Round 2
Brother Thedius-11- 3 hits on horde/in melee
Brother Vartas-11(tied) 7 hits on horde
Gang Horde-10 80m away, Horde Magnitude 55 Firing at entire kill team except Elyas
1d100 ⇒ 30
1d100 ⇒ 93
1d100 ⇒ 88
1d100 ⇒ 23 Most attacks from this horde are ineffectual, but brother Leon takes 1d6 ⇒ 4 a Molotov cocktail barrage 3d10 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 5) + 3 = 16
1d100 ⇒ 78 Damage(once you reduce that from armor and tough it is probably not much if any)
Brother Lutha -9
Brother Leon-9
Brother Tellemachus -8
Brother Elyas -8{tied}

Brother Lutha thumbs his firing selector over to Hellfire Ammunition:

"Switching payload, firing for effect!"

Full-Auto Burst against Horde
If I'm understanding the horde rules correctly I'll be firing with a +30 due to the hordes magnitude but with a -20 because they are engaged in melee, totaling +10?

BS (95): 1d100 ⇒ 97
Ahahaha, no no. I'll be spending a fate point for the reroll.
Lutha hesitated at first to fire on the crowd, it didn't seem right to fire on simple rioters. But as the crowd attacked and Brother Leon was engulfed in a burst of flames, his bolters machine spirit cried for retribution and he steeled his resolve:
BS (95): 1d100 ⇒ 54
4 degrees of success, 3 additional hits
Damage: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5, 3) + 7 = 19
Damage: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (7, 10, 4) + 7 = 28 1 Righteous Fury

Total Damage: 261 X

Total Damage to Horde Mag: 25

Clip 24/28

Tellemachus stands up from the crouching position behind the barrier he used as cover. He lifts his hood, revealing his face and lets forth an inferno of flame pour from his mouth as he bellows

"Halt! In the name of the Emperor!

He is casting Avenger at the Unfettered level. It acts as an Astartes Heavy Flamer with a Pen equal to my PR(3).
Focus Power test:WP 50+5=55: 1d100 ⇒ 4
Flame Weapons on Horde: 1d5 + hits based on 1/4 weapon range rounding up: 1d5 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Weapon DMG: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (3, 8) + 6 = 17

So I believe that would reduce the horde's magnitude by 11? Still a bit confused about a Hordes and Flame weapons
Do horde have to make agility rolls to prevent catching on fire?

Flame vs Hordes is pg 360. I will look up that power to see the specifics and apply it

Wounds:22/23
Valerio is struck by the heat of the Molotov, but most of the actual fire is taken by his Armor.
"The Emperor protects, he is our shield."

Valerio withdraws a Astartes Frag Grenade from it's pouch.

"He will not extend to you the same."

BS(60): 1d100 ⇒ 16
Damage: 2d10 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

2 Frag left.

I am not sure how some of you are calculating damage to a horde. Pg 359 has this for you. Basicly one hit that does any mount of damage no matter how small or how devastating does 1 mag damage. So for Brother Lutha, unless you have a talent or something which is very possible, you have done 4 mag damage to this horde. For Brother Leon, the blast of the frag grenade (8) is how much mag you reduce the horde.

Brother Thedius-11- 3 hits on horde/in melee
Brother Vartas-11(tied) 7 hits on horde
Gang Horde-10 80m away, Horde Magnitude 55 Firing at entire kill team except Elyas
1d100 ⇒ 30
1d100 ⇒ 93
1d100 ⇒ 88
1d100 ⇒ 23 Most attacks from this horde are ineffectual, but brother Leon takes 1d6 ⇒ 4 a Molotov cocktail barrage 3d10 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 5) + 3 = 16
1d100 ⇒ 78 Damage(once you reduce that from armor and tough it is probably not much if any)
Brother Lutha -9 Reduces horde by 4(possibly more)
Brother Leon-9 reduces horde y (8)
Brother Tellemachus -8 you are correct In your understandings reduces horde by 11. 1d100 ⇒ 58 The horde is on fire. 1d100 ⇒ 40 The horde is running.
Brother Elyas -8{tied} Closes in on the horde as it runs, and easily finishes off the remaining Gangers.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Combat+++++++++++++++++++++++

Let's get inside now. The Lord Inquisitor says and turns to his captive. Where are they keeping the hosts? The captives eyes widen.

On the top floor, in the observatorium. Please don't make me go in there. The scared sewer scum begs.
You are going no where. The Lord Inquisitor smiles as he fills the scum's head full of melta fire from his Hellax Infernus.

Team on me! The Lord Inquisitor commands as he strides towards the Astropathica Transmitorum.

I was counting righteous furies as additional hits for the purpose of damaging the horde, is that not the case? Even then, I fired using Hellfire ammunition which does +1 damage against horde magnitude per hit. On top of that the horde section of the corebook lists that weapons that deal X damage (which is the bolters damage type) deals an additional hit against the horde.

So at the very minimum I did 9 points of damage to the horde magnitude.

Lutha returns to formation and moves with the group.

Having cut down the remaining gangers Elyas quickly surveys the surroundings from his current position before returning to his fellow marines and their charge. He arrives just in time to hear the questions and see the swift judgement. Without a word he falls back to his position in the rear. Once again the chainsword is by his side so one hand is free while the other has the bolt pistol drawn ready to bring swift mercy to the enemies of the Emperor.

Perception (45+20): 1d100 ⇒ 65

Picture of Astropathica Transmitorium Imagine the domed building is the Astropathica, and the large building is where Manarc is stationed. In the court yard is the PDF force.

Oh yes, I forgot bolters do X, and I did not see you were using hellfire rounds, maybe put that in ooc or something next time so it pops. I will have to double check the effects of righteous fury on a horde I can not find it in the book and that is new to me. In the past I have always just rolled hits and based mag damage on weapon quality and # of hits. In any event this doesn't change the results that much, the horde would have ran on your turn, and Brother Elyas would have been moping up even less which is more likely.

I agree, the outcome isn't changed much. I'm mostly just concerned on the ruling for Righteous Fury in this case, it could be important in the future. Also I'll start noting in ooc if I'm using specialty ammunition.

I'll have to have another look at the horde rules again. Just for my own learning really, I've not played much Deathwatch so they're a bit alien to me (hahaha).

Seeing the last of the crazed hive scum fall under Elyas' scything blade, Lucian turns back to see the Inquisitor executing the captured civilian.

I am not at all convinced that the Inquisitor needs any protection, and the purpose of our mission is disconcertingly unclear.

Brothers, we're moving on. Back in formation, on the Lord Inquisitor. Keep a watchful eye out for further psykers. Tellemachus, you are best suited to uncovering further witchery with your psychic senses.

As Lucian returns to the Inquisitor's side, he carefully inquires further about the mission.

The presence of that witch-breed is unnerving my lord, are we likely to encounter further similar abominations? And what did you mean by 'hosts'?

He then looks toward the building ahead, reviewing it for threats

Awareness 50+10+10: 1d100 ⇒ 59

Tellemachus pulls the hood over his face once more as burning carcasses litter the street in front of him. He gives a silent prayer to the Emperor and looks around for any additional commotion or shady individuals.

Perception Check:Per 40+20+4=64: 1d100 ⇒ 62

Glancing around him, he briefly searches the warp for any more disturbances or psychic traces.

Psyscience test:WP 50+5=55: 1d100 ⇒ 46
Standard Success

He stoops down to a squat and examines the dead rogue psykers body.Seems Hallen didn't leave much for me to examineTellemachus chuckles softly. He tries to recall anything additional that could be of use to him based on the psyker

Forbidden Lore(Psykers):Int 40+4=44: 1d100 ⇒ 13
3 degrees of success

Once the he sees the horde fleeing before the might of the Imperium Brother León takes a second to look over his armor and notes any damages sustained from the fire.

He then forms up with the rest of his Team on the Inquisitor. He raises his Bolter and moves purposfully, making sure to keep his Auger Array in mind as they move forward.

Awareness(70): 1d100 ⇒ 6
In order to see any hostiles before they fall upon us.

"These Astropaths have archaic techniques as I have mentioned. Such knowledge is heretical. Your dark brother knows of what I speak. He nods to Brother Tellemachus.
It is worse than we had hoped, but we planed for this. Father, I will need you inside with me. Father Zyas nods.

You arrive at the Astropathica Transmitorum with no further incident. Once you get there you realize the PDF is set up around the Transmitorum to keep things from coming out , not from getting in.
Glad you are here Master Astartes, Lord. The, things. They have been making noises and we haven't seen any Astropaths in days. The PDF captain gives his report in a shaky voice.

Upon hearing the Lord Inquisitors words Lutha goes uncomfortably silent, as if he is searching for something to say.

"Brothers, beware I sense the witch strongly from the Transmitorum, I cannot zero in their location unfortunately."
Tellemachus speaks over the vox. He meets with Brother Vartas before entering the Transmitorum
"Brother, the astropaths bind daemons to these "hosts" which are in turn used for long distance communication. The Transmitorum is used as a "storage" for these vessals of the ruinous powers. It has been tolerated only out of necessity here, however it still screams heresy."

Tellemachus, your words greatly distress me. How can this heresy have been left to continue for so long? How can the offices of the Imperium have let the Emperor's subjects be used in so debased a fashion?

Lucian changes to the squad-wide channel.

Brothers, there is darkness within these walls, darkness the likes of which we cannot allow to continue. Steel your souls for what is to come next, for we must be the Emperor's light in this place of evil.

He then turns to the Inquisitor.

My lord, what is going on here? What are we protecting you from? Although our mission is to guard your august self from harm, we cannot let this daemon-binding go unchecked. Tell me that this whole misbegotten situation will be burnt to the ground this day.

And this is why secrets are kept Astartes. Would you destroy these bound warp-abominations to leave entire fleets and worlds without long distance communication? Well, now that is a choice we no longer have to make. We have made a deal with House Aleene. Will we get their services in exchange for exclusive navigational rights in the region. Today we rid this world of filth, but rest assured you have only been given a glimpse through the key-hole of the true corruption. This is what we are up against. Are you ready for it? The Lord Inquisitor lets the reality set in for a moment and then adds....

Fret not, for all the evil that has been allowed to thrive here, a project was begun years ago when the Calixian Conclave forced the Sisters to leave this place operational. I can not speak of it here, but if it is what I think it is, it has the potential to save this sector.

The Lord Inquisitor looks at the Captain of the PDF. You and your men have seen and heard more than you should. After our mission is completed here, you will take your men and report to Col. Folken for re-indoctrination, is that clear? The Captain nods Yes..Yes Lord sir. He offers an awkward salute.

He looks at Brother Thedius and bows slightly and sweeps his hand inviting the Astartes to lead the team. After you, you have proven to be perceptive. Jyson will be behind you with the psycocollum visor. It picks up emanations of psyker activity.

I understand your statement my lord, but surely there must have been some other way? Why is it that this desecration has been necessary here of all places?

Lucian is bewildered by the Inquisitor's casual approach to this heresy, but respect for Gathrix's station and duties prevents him from expressing any further discontent.

Rest assured, lord, that my brothers and I are ready for whatever is to come, and that we will not fail in our sacred duties. Tellemachus, up front with Agent Rixx. Thedius, you will fall back to join Brother Hallan at the front of the main group.

I understand, and now you can understand Sister Vesta's attitude on the ship. Sending such messages through the warp are a talent few possess, and those that do suffer from...changes. He glances at Zelra who still has her third eye exposed. Until now we really had no alternative, but now that we do, we will not let this opportunity slip by.

He takes note of the changes Brother Lucian makes and nods. Ready.

Thedius fires his bolt pistol into the fleeing Gangers until it is dry. He reloads as he returns to his squad. Witnessing the execution of the man he captured, but not hearing the words spoken, he could only assume that it was necessary.

Thedius steeled himself against the threat described by Tellemachus and Vartas as the squad approached the transmitorum. He listened to the inquisitor's explanation with patience
"Potential to save this sector forgive my ignorance Inquisitor, but does it not also have the potential to dam the sector? All of this will be reported to the captain, it is up to him to decide where the Deathwatch stands in this. For now we must cleanse this place"

When the Inquisitor gestures him in Thedius responds
"His will be done"
The assault marine makes tactical advances on the structure, moving from cover to cover and scanning the area every time he stops.
Awareness+Heightened Senses+Autosenses 75: 1d100 ⇒ 52
Tactics(Assault Doctrine): 1d100 ⇒ 88 Again if assault docterine will help at all, I'll use a FP

Any skill has the potential to be beneficial depending on how you use it and for what. If you are seeking some insight for a breach procedure or stack team it could be beneficial, but it might not be as much as you would want. I can not tell you when to use your Fate points.

Switching to local coms Thedius speaks directly to Vartas

Angrily Thedius returns his chainsword to his belt and returns to stand beside Elyas. He says to the Dark Angel with frustration clear in his voice
"We are to act as tactical marines brother while the librarian acts as the assault marine and scout." He stops himself from asking what Elyas believes the Lucian Vartas is acting as.

FP the Assault Doctrine roll (45): 1d100 ⇒ 84 Seems like Thedius's emotions have gotten the better of him. I was going to pass on the info to Tellemachus
Stealth and Recon 45: 1d100 ⇒ 18
Over a secure link Thedius passes what little advice he can on how to keep the element of surprise within the complex to the Librarian

Tellemachus can take +5 to his next Stealth check thanks to Brother Thedius' insight. However due to circumstances, the element of surprise is likely lost, though nothing to do with you so much as having a PDF camped outside the building for two days and Vendettas and Valkyries flying over-head.

Something is going on in the main dome Lord. I see blue lights and a cloud is forming. Manarc calls in an reports.

They are attempting to send a message. Let's go The Lord Inquisitor abruptly opens the door.

Inside is a gory scene. Bodies are strewn about, twisted in unnatural positions with bones protruding from their lifeless cadavers. There is a winding staircase leading up, a hall to the right and a door to the left.

I was going to suggest I blow in the dome, but we're supposed to be avoiding structural damage. Keep grenades and heavy weapons fire to a minimum guys

Thedius and Tellemachus, cover the hallway.
Hallan and Elyas, watch the stairway.
Leon and I will check the door.
Tellemachus, can your psychic senses give us any more information about the location of any witchery?

Tellemachus sheaths his sword leaving one hand available, he crouchs behind cover.
Tellemachus to Vartas
"I will try Brother, this place affects my senses. *chuckles* The Hammer of Dorn's rash behavior doesn't aid me much"

Psyscience Test: WP 50+5=55: 1d100 ⇒ 17
I believe that is 4 degrees of success, if not 3 which is still the same on the 3-4 table
Tellemachus bolts upright, senseing something immediately.
Over Squad Vox
"Brothers, shield the inquistor. I sense the witch"

As Lutha is moving towards the stairs something is rising up inside of him, a mixture of disgust and outrage. The bodies both inside Transmitorium and out were not those of heretics. No, they were just normal Imperial citizens who rose up against their twisted overlords. It is unfortunate that they be so damned merely by circumstance. Once at the stairs Lutha takes a knee and gives himself a position with wide view upwards:

Awareness (70): 1d100 ⇒ 16

Once at the staircase Lutha took the opportunity to get something of his chest, and he did so over squad-wide vox.

"Lord Inquisitor Gathrix, I feel now that it is my duty to apologize to you. From the onset of this mission I had thought you to be misguided in purpose, calling us here for some mere political squabble and distracting us from the more dire situations elsewhere. But now I see that your role here is as righteous as any. The Watch Captain was right to have trusted you, I am sorry I could not do the same. I also wish to thank you for bringing me here, for giving me the chance to free these people from their perverted overlords before any further damage could be done."

Lutha then goes silent again. The pride of a space marine is such that these words are not easily pried from their master.