The Devourers

Game Master TerraNova

Andrais, Tekor and Parsai... Three sister worlds suffering under the constant scourging of Eldar pirates, sniveling Tau Emissaries and a constant undercurrent of mutants and their agitation. These three worlds guard vital supply stations that enable fighting deeper inside the Reach.

Brother Antoine, of the Chamber of Vigilance.

I'm starting a Deathwatch game, as you may have guessed from the post title. I am looking for up to 8 characters, each created using the standard Deathwatch character creation rules.

You may use material from the core game, and the "First Founding" and "Honor the Chapter" sourcebooks. Any other books, you'd have to buy as PDFs for me first ;)

This recruiting thread will stay open for a week and half (until 2013-06-16). It will not be FCFS, but me trying to build a workable group.

WS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 5) + 30 = 38
BS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 3) + 30 = 40
S 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 6) + 30 = 45
T 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 2) + 30 = 41
Ag 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 4) + 30 = 41
Int2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 6) + 30 = 40
Per2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 3) + 30 = 34
WP 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 5) + 30 = 44
Fel2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 2) + 30 = 36

reroll 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 4) + 30 = 44 perception

thinking librarian, possibly space wolf

Weapon Skill: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 1) + 30 = 41
Ballistic Skill: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 5) + 30 = 45
Strength: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 4) + 30 = 43
Toughness: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 10) + 30 = 44
Agility: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 1) + 30 = 33
Intelligence: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 10) + 30 = 41
Perception: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 6) + 30 = 37
Willpower: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 1) + 30 = 33
Fellowship: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 1) + 30 = 37

Agility re-roll: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 8) + 30 = 44

Nice - Top heavy and none too smart or personable. I'll peruse my books before making a committment on build.

OK gotta roll!!

WS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 6) + 30 = 41
BS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 9) + 30 = 40
S 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 8) + 30 = 40
T 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 9) + 30 = 44
Ag 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 5) + 30 = 43
Int 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 10) + 30 = 43
Per 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 4) + 30 = 41
WP 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 9) + 30 = 44
Fel 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 2) + 30 = 38

reroll Fel 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 5) + 30 = 44

hmm , have to think this one out :)

WS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 10) + 30 = 48
BS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 5) + 30 = 39
S 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 7) + 30 = 44
T 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 7) + 30 = 39
Ag 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 2) + 30 = 40
Int 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 9) + 30 = 41
Per 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 10) + 30 = 44
WP 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 5) + 30 = 36
Fel 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 6) + 30 = 44

Re-rolling WP:

2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 4) + 30 = 39

Possible Assault Marine, or Tactical. I will look over my books and fill in more details.

Rolling Rolling Rolling

WS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 3) + 30 = 34
BS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 5) + 30 = 45
S: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 1) + 30 = 32
T: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 10) + 30 = 43
Ag: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 2) + 30 = 42
Int: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 4) + 30 = 40
Per: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 6) + 30 = 37
WP: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 2) + 30 = 34
Fel: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 9) + 30 = 48

Reroll: S: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 6) + 30 = 37

No idea yet as to what the char will be.

Starting point before modifications:
Weapon Skill: 41; Ballistic Skill: 45; Strength: 43; Toughness: 44; Agility: 44; Intelligence: 41; Perception: 37; Willpower: 33; Fellowship: 37

Devastator Marine - Salamander Chapter with a big ol flamer and Cleanse and Purify.

I'll touch up the details and post up the finished version later.

WS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 10) + 30 = 41
BS 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 5) + 30 = 44
S 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 4) + 30 = 37
T 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 10) + 30 = 48
Ag 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 2) + 30 = 40
Int 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 9) + 30 = 48
Per 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 10) + 30 = 46
WP 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 4) + 30 = 40
Fel 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 10) + 30 = 42

Re-roll S 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 8) + 30 = 47

Movement: 4/8/12/24
Fate 1d10 ⇒ 9
Wounds 1d5 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

Dark Angel Techmarine

Past
1d5 ⇒ 2 || Ravenwing
Demeanour
1d10 ⇒ 4 || Studious

Thought of the Day: The 3 enemies of Mankind, the Mutant, the Heretic and the Xenos hide in shadows and darkness.

"Purged"-A21B
Classification: Magenta Seven
Origin of Message: Baal
Destination: "Purged"
"Purged" in "Purged" Sector

The Emperor Protects

WS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 2) + 30 = 41
BS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 6) + 30 = 45
ST: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 5) + 30 = 37
TO: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 7) + 30 = 38
AG: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 4) + 30 = 36
IN: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 8) + 30 = 44
PE: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 9) + 30 = 44
WP: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 1) + 30 = 41
FE: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 3) + 30 = 34

Reroll: FE: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 9) + 30 = 47

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Marines Errant Apothecary

Going Tactical marine. Most likely Ultramarines.

Can someone provide a link to deathmatch character creation? (also is there still space? it looks like it but just want to check)

Past: 1d5 ⇒ 4 - The Time of Trials

Wounds: 1d5 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

Fate: 1d10 ⇒ 2 - 3 points

Armour History: 1d10 ⇒ 4 Death is Joy

That's 8 PCs characters. I'll take an assault marine if you're still taking characters. I'll transfer my character for another forum over onto this one and you can OK it.

There is still space, as written I'll keep recruitment open until 2013-06-13. As for the CG rules, you can find them here:

Deathwatch PDF (dtrpg)

OK I'll get my Alias up tonight but he's basically a raptors space marine who's swapped his chainsword and some Signature Wargear points for a stalker pistol.

Are you OK with me taking one I made earlier? I can even show you the thread where I made all my rolls.

Personal Demeanor: 1d10 ⇒ 4 Studious

Wounds: 1d5 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 19 wounds

Fate Points: 1d10 ⇒ 3 3 Fate Points

Past Event: 1d5 ⇒ 1 Tyrannic War Veteran

Armor History: 1d10 ⇒ 7 Terror Be Thy Friend (Fear (1) vs. enemies engaged in melee with me)

Starting Gear:

Power Armor
Bolt Pistol
Bolter w/ Fire Selector
Combat Knife
3x frag grenades
3x krak grenades
Repair Cement
1 specialty clip

Removed a post. File sharing/piracy is not OK.

Power Armor History 1d10 ⇒ 2|| None shall escape the emperor's wrath!
BS (+5), Dodge (-10).
Chapter Benefits: BS (+5), Int (+5) and the Stoic Defense Solo Ability.

Starting Skills: Speak Language (Techna-Lingua) and Tech Use (Int).

Special Ability: Improve Cover

Traits: Mechanicus Implants.
Starting Talents: Electro-Graft Use and Mechandendrite Use.

Purchased Skills and Talents: Tech-Use (Int+5)(400 pts.), Lore Forbidden:Adeptus Mechanics (Int)(400 pts.), and Lore:Forbidden Adeptus Astartes (400).

Hmmm. A former member of the Ravenwings with no piloting skill. I guess I'm the guy who loaded the guns on the combat trikes.

Woops : P Here's me thinking that Scribd is an legit company... Sorry won't happen again.

Here's my raptors alias. It reperesents a 2000 point xp buy and 2 rerolls aso I'll fix that, but it gives you something to OK in general Terra.

Here is the placeholder for this alias

Still working on getting it cleaned up and nicey nice

So far, we have:

Brother Selar; Raptors Assault Marine (Player: PhilOfCalth)
Adalricus; Ultramarines Tactical Marine (Player: Psionichamster)
(Cirle); Dark Angels Tech Marine
(Aiunder); Ultramarines Tactical Marine (probably)
Camael the Red; Blood Angels Librarian (Player: Bowman)
(Mark Sweetman); Salamander Devastator
(Haldhin); Marines Errant Apothecary
(Spazmodeus); (undeclared)
(Zouron); Undeclared

If I missed anybody, sorry, but this will give TerraNova an easier way to scan through the list.

I will be posting something this weekend. I love this setting!

WS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 8) + 30 = 41.
BS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 8) + 30 = 40.
S: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 10) + 30 = 42.
T: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 5) + 30 = 44.
Ag: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 10) + 30 = 49.
Int: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 8) + 30 = 42.
Per: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 6) + 30 = 37.
WP: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 10) + 30 = 48.
Fel: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 8) + 30 = 43.

Nice. Reroll Per: Per: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 8) + 30 = 42.

Probably Chaplan or Librarian. More to come soon.

Yeah I'm building an Ultramarine tactical marine.
I'm currently torn between building him based primarily as a sniper or emphasizing command though.

Here's my submissions work in progress

Magnus

Extra rolls

Wounds 1d5 ⇒ 4 = 22 Wound
Fate 1d10 ⇒ 7 = 3 Fate points

Past 1d5 ⇒ 4 Scouring of Vigil
Armor history 1d10 ⇒ 3 Thine arm be the scourge of the impure

Chapter 1d6 ⇒ 5 = Storm Wardens

Dotting for interest...

WEAPON SKILL:2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 9) + 30 = 46
BALLISTIC SKILL: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 1) + 30 = 41
STRENGTH: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 1) + 30 = 36
TOUGHNESS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 5) + 30 = 42
AGILITY: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 4) + 30 = 41
INTELLIGENCE: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 5) + 30 = 41
PERCEPTION: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 4) + 30 = 38
WILLPOWER: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 6) + 30 = 37
FELLOWSHIP: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 4) + 30 = 43

REROLL: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 3) + 30 = 39 = STR

Am thinking a Black Shield - a self punishing penitent/flagellant point man (for as long as he lasts would be fun to play :)

As cool as black shields are. It is specified in the opening post that rites of battle is not available for creating character, and unfortunately black shields are in that book, along with dreadnoughts and bunch of other badass stuff.

I am very interested in this !
Rolling to see what I can come up with...
Before rolls I'd be interested in a Blood Angels or Black Templar. Since we have a Blood Angels Librarian (maybe), might be tempted to have more sons of Sanguinius...

WS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 7) + 30 = 42
BS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 9) + 30 = 42
Str: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 10) + 30 = 47
Tgh: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (5, 10) + 30 = 45
Agi: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 1) + 30 = 40
INT: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 4) + 30 = 44
Per: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 5) + 30 = 43
Will: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 2) + 30 = 40
Fellow: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 10) + 30 = 48

Reroll: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 9) + 30 = 45=Will

Fate: 1d10 ⇒ 9 = 4 Fate Points
Wounds: 1d5 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

It'll be a Blood Angels Sanguinary Priest (from first founding)

Past Event: 1d2 ⇒ 1 (1 = table from core, 2= table of first founding)
Past Event: 1d5 ⇒ 5 = Purged a Space Hulk (LOL)

I am interested in this
I am thinking about a Storm Warden Techmarine. I would primarily build him around a strike team boosting character.

Weapon Skill: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 6) + 30 = 42
Ballistic Skill: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 8) + 30 = 39
Strength: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 5) + 30 = 41
Toughness: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 2) + 30 = 36
Agility: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 8) + 30 = 46
Intelligence: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 10) + 30 = 42
Perception: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 7) + 30 = 44
Willpower: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 3) + 30 = 36
Fellowship: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 6) + 30 = 39

Reroll: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 8) + 30 = 40=Int

Wounds: 1d5 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Fate: 1d10 ⇒ 4

This would be the alias for my Blood Angel Apothecary (Sanguinary Priest).
Have a lot to do (equipment, traits, spend the 1000xp) but it is for reference.

I've added to my stats my chapter's bonuses. And I am rolling for my armor history

Armor History: 1d10 ⇒ 10 = To forget is to forgive. Forget nothing.

My armor will hate...Daemons ? Seems appropriate. Everybody hates daemons...except Chaos maybe.

Alias for Haldhin's submission - Brother Aetheros.

"For the Emperor!"

Alias should be all set.

Adalricus, a veteran of the Tyrannic Wars and a former Scout Sergeant, was seconded to the Deathwatch for his expertise in ambush tactics, knowledge of the Great Devourer, and skills as both a leader and a marksman. Eager to be of maximum utility, he began studying the tactics, formation, missions, and history of the Deathwatch as soon as he arrived at the Watch Station.

Quick questions to GM :

Weapon damage, do you use those in the core rulebook or those of the living errata ?

Also regarding the Sanguinary Priest advanced speciality (first founding).
Under the ability Scion of Sanguinius it says : A Sanguinary Priest possesses this ability in addition to the three Apothecary Special
Abilities listed on page 69 of the Deathwatch rulebook.

I've seen on the forums this issue creep up. Does it mean I have the 3 abilities, or the choice between the three abilities as a normal apothecary ?

I use the core rulebook, simply because I am not familiar with any errata or updates.

As for the second question - it seems to me that the intent was to offer an additional ability in addition to the pick normal apothecaries make. The wording is exactly contrary - but this reading would make them quite a bit stronger.

I'm very pleased with the turnout so far. Now, a bit of background never hurt. I don't expect novels, but a few paragraphs (How were you selected for initiation, what were your exploits, ...) would be nice to have. :)

I use the core rulebook, simply because I am not familiar with any errata or updates.

Here for the Living errata if you wish. The modifications to damage of weapons balances things out. Because as written the bolter is superior to the flamer and plasma by such a margin that the added benefits of the other weapons can't compare. Then again this what I read about, since I never used the core core. Always used the errata version.

As for the second question - it seems to me that the intent was to offer an additional ability in addition to the pick normal apothecaries make. The wording is exactly contrary - but this reading would make them quite a bit stronger.

Yeah it is my assumption to that RAI is to give an added benefit but the exact wording is...strange. I guess it comes up to the fact that advanced specialties are selected at the spend XP step which is after selecting the Apothecary special ability.

Just wanted your input on it ! I'll write up the character that way then.

I'm very pleased with the turnout so far. Now, a bit of background never hurt. I don't expect novels, but a few paragraphs (How were you selected for initiation, what were your exploits, ...) would be nice to have. :)

I worked out my past event (what lead to be selected for Deathwatch). Unto the background next !

After considering what's already on my dance card and vacations and work in the next few months I'm going to respectfully withdraw.

Good luck to all and hope you have fun :)

"Devastators, target the large organisms! Missiles and concentrated heavy bolter fire! Someone get back on that plasma cannon and clear me a path!"

Dashing from cover point to cover point, Sergeant Adalricus ducked and weaved around the exploding bio weapon fire filling the air. The 6 scouts left from his squad fired sniper rounds and tried to cover his tactical withdrawal, but their light weapons simply could not take down the Tyranid lifeforms swarming the trenches.

Just as he expected to be swarmed and consumed, a massive detonation pulped the nearby horde of lifeforms. The scouts previously laid det-pack tore a hole in the swarm. A split second later, an eye-searing beam of energy tore through the tall synapse organism directing the overall attack. Aldaricus spared a moment to glance back, seeing Tynnian, #4 of his Scout squad, duck back behind the earthen revetment with the smoking barrel of the plasma cannon following.

Once the mind of the horde faltered, Sergeant Aldaricus once again seized the initiative, driving the remaining organisms back into the killing field established by Devastator Squad Ultion. For the first time in a week of constant battle, Adalricus took a moment to breath and imagine he would survive the Tyranid swarms of Macragge.

...forward several years...

"Sergeant-Brother Adalricus, you have been examined in mind, body, and spirit, and found strong, true, and pure. Your transport to the Deathwatch Watch Station arrives on the morrow. Congratulations, and may the Primarch watch over you as you bring glory to the Emperor, the Chapter, and yourself." Chapter-Master Calgar, Chief-Librarian Tigurius, and Master of Sanctity Cassius stood facing the relatively young Scout Sergeant. The nodded solemnly, scarred faces and experience-hardened eyes looking over the black-clad Ultramarine.

"Do us proud," the Chapter-Master offered, just as the Sergeant turned and entered the ebon transport waiting to take off.

Alcibaddon Vrusk put down his dog-eared copy of volume 12 of the Encyclopedia Mechanicus, his thoughts, usually ordered and precise as one of the finely-tuned machines that he devoted so much of his life to, a chaotic whirl.

He begin reciting a binary rosary, the familiar strings of nulls and positives guiding his errant thoughts into their familiar rhythms.

He would prove equal to this task. He must. he had no choice. There was an opening in the Deathwatch and he had been chosen to fill it. He would not shame the Dark Angels.

His book under his arm, he strode out of the Omnissiah's Chapel, even as the klaxons belled, announcing that the black ship, Emperor's Vigilance had exited the madness that was the Warp, beginning its final approach to Watch Fortress Erioch.

Camael stared out the window of the strike cruiser, the Sanguine Vengence, looking at the Untorian Space Hulk, designated Charlie-two-two-omega in his records. It was last sighted 50 years ago at the edge of the Doranth system, and appeared to have added a gothic class cruiser to the dorsal area of the hulk. In a few moments it would be time to head to the shuttle bays to depart for the hulk.

"The emperor's work never ends," Camael thinks to himself.

OK got the crunch down , may need a bit of clean-up.
I'll get some fluff in there tomorrow.

Updated and included a short history. If you'd like anything expanded just ask.

I'm going to have to drop out of this one due to immediate time constraints.

It looks like you have plenty of players, so best of luck. I hope you have a great game!

WS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 7) + 30 = 45
BS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 7) + 30 = 45
Str: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 1) + 30 = 33
Tou: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (1, 1) + 30 = 32
Agi: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (6, 10) + 30 = 46
Int: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 4) + 30 = 43
Per: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 1) + 30 = 38
Will: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 9) + 30 = 48
Fel: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (8, 8) + 30 = 46

Rerolling toughness : Tou: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 3) + 30 = 43

Not sure of what I'm going to do with that.. will think of something later this evening.

WS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 9) + 30 = 43
BS: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 2) + 30 = 35
Str: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (4, 2) + 30 = 36
Tou: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (10, 6) + 30 = 46
Agi: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 7) + 30 = 44
Int: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (3, 1) + 30 = 34
Per: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 6) + 30 = 38
Will: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (9, 8) + 30 = 47
Fel: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (7, 9) + 30 = 46

Rerolling Str: 2d10 + 30 ⇒ (2, 8) + 30 = 40

I am thinking about a Dark Angel Assault Marine, more to come.

Character sheet, some background/story will follow.

I did quite a bit of work...I think. Changed the name and completed both fluff and crunch. Let me know if anything is amiss.

Well met brother Metraen, it is good to see a brother this far from Baal.

More rolls :
Wounds: 1d5 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20
Fate points: 1d10 ⇒ 9=> 4 fate points
Power Armour history: 1d10 ⇒ 7