Being a long time fan and roleplayer of Warhammer 40K universe, plus quite eager for a nice RP, I might actually be interested at that (I'm currently at GMT+2 - South Eastern Europe).
Now, a few questions I'd wish to ask you:
How fluent do I have to be in my speaking of English? (might sound strange but I generally tend to better when writing. Not being a native speaker I might delay a bit more to properly convey what I want via speech. Nothing insurmountable though.)
Will it be a one-time thing or a periodically recurring character?
In order to properly portray this character and in general act according to the setting mood etc, should I read up on the particulars of the war effort on Jerico Reach (I think Deathwatch takes place in that region) or the agenda of each of the two Chapters involved (Storm Wardens, Dark Hunters) and/or Deathwatch?
Are there any specific requirements or a certain "line" that has to be followed, during this council, in order to influence or not influence the decision of the players?
Or is this done solely to enrich their experience by providing NPCs that are actually being played by "guest-star" players, to add in the reality of the setting and help bring this whole universe to life?
Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your response.
Cadmus halted and reached for his head, gasping for breath as his mind was assaulted by vivid and terrible visions of the past. The psychic aftermath of so many deaths smothered his mind and soul, threatening to overwhelm him and the Dark Angels Librarian tried desperately to focus and shrug it off.
Staying focused on the task at hand, Brother Librarian Cadmus advances cautiously, at the rearguard of the Kill - Team, his extra-sensory perception probing the surroundings, for anything strange.
Cadmus withstands the tyranid onslaught with the steadfast determination of an Emperor's chosen, staying true to his heritage and call. Then, even as his enhanced physique works overtime to seal the wounds inflicted by the xenoforms, his mind reaches to the otherworldly realm of the Immaterium, in an attempt to call forth a veritable storm of crackling lightning, intent on smiting the ravenous creatures that beset the kill-team on all sides.
Focus Power test at Fettered Level, effective Psy Rating 2, to use Smite
Opening his vox-channel to the kill-team's frequency, Cadmus relayed to the rest of the team the results of his psychic scan in the vicinity, informing them about the presence of the entity that he managed to glimpse, in the area ahead of them.
Still silent, his grim visage hidden beneath the hood of his Robe of Secrets, Brother-Librarian Cadmus of the Dark Angels chapter, clutched his ornate force staff in his gauntleted hands, trying to focus his mind, still trying to regain his composure. In the aftermath of the drop pod landing, Cadmus had suffered a concussion and a resulting minor disorientation for a brief period of time, while the presence of the Great Devourer in such proximity interfered strangely with his psychic sensitivity.
Considering their current predicament, Cadmus opened his mind to the currents of the Immaterium, as he mentally swept the area, trying to ascertain if there was any psychic signature in the area, or if there was any point closeby where a shadow could be sensed, reasoning that such an occurence could perhaps coincide with the tyranids unique characteristic to cast such a shadow upon the tides of the warp.
Brother-Librarian Cadmus, of the Dark Angels, ranked Lexicanum, seconded to Deathwatch
General:
Name: Cadmus
Chapter: Dark Angels
Dark Angels Past: Ravenwing Veteran
Personal Demeanour: Studious
Chapter Demeanour: Sons of the Lion
Wounds: 20
Fate Points: 3
Secondary Heart/Ossmodule/Biscopea/Haemastamen - Grants Unnatural Strength (x2) and Unnatural Toughness (x2).
Larraman's Organ - Unable to suffer from blood loss (few exceptions exist).
Catalepsean Node - No Awareness penalties for being awake over extended time.
Preomnor - Grants +20 Toughness test bonus against ingested poisons
Omophagea - Gain information and temporary skills from eating part of a foe.
Multi-Lung - May re-roll Drowning/Asphyxia/poison gas tests, gains +30 against gas and enables the Astartes to breath under water.
Occulobe - Grants 'heightened Senses (Sight)'.
Lyman's Ear - Grants 'heightened Senses (Hearing)'.
Sus-an Membrane - Enables the Space Marine to enter suspended animation.
Melanchromic Organ - Immunity to radiation (exception can occur).
Oolitic Kidney - May re-roll Toughness tests to poisons, toxins, and toxic attacks.
Neuroglottis - Detect poisons by smell/taste, +10 Tracking bonus against tasted enemies.
Mucranoid - May re-roll Toughness tests against extreme temperatures.
Betcher's Gland - Produces an acid ranged weapon, which can be used as a ranged weapon.
Progenoids - The genseeds, which are extracted upon death.
Black Carapace - Size (Hulking) grants no bonuses to enemy attacks.
Talents:
Ambidextrous - No penalty for using off hand.
Astartes Weapon Training - Prof. with Astartes Weaponry.
Bulging Biceps - Allows firing without bracing.
Deathwatch Training - Automatically confirm Righteous Fury against Xenos.
Heightened Senses (Hearing, Sight) - Gains +10 on tests involving that sense.
Killing Strike - Spend Fate Point to make melee attack impossible to parry or dodge.
Nerves of Steel - May reroll test to avoid and recover from pinning.
Quick Draw - Can Ready a weapon as a free action.
Resistance (Psychic Powers) - Grants +10 to resist Psychic Powers.
True Grit - Halves Critical Damage recieved (rounded up).
Unarmed Warrior
Unarmed Master - Unarmed attacks deasl 1d10+SB and the damage no longer counts as primitive.
Talented [Drive Ground Vehicle]
Psy Rating 3
Special Abilities:
Battle Psyker
Psychic Techniques:
1.Augury
2.Reading
3.Smite
Traits:
Unnatural Strength (x2)
Unnatural Toughness (x2)
Gear:
Armor
Astartes Power Armor Mark VII (Aquila)
Armour History: To Forget is to Forgive, Forget nothing [Hatred: Chaos Space Marines]
AP: 8/10
Servo-Augmented Musculature:+20 Strength
Auto-senses:Dark Sight, immune to Photon Flash and Stun Grenades;
Called Shots are Half Actions; +10 to Sight and Hearing Awareness Tests
(total of +20 bonus with Heightened Senses)
Built-in Vox Link
Built-in Magboots
Nutrient Recycling:Can operate for two weeks without re-supply
Recoil Suppression:May fire Basic weapons 1-handed without penalty
Size: Hulking (Black Carapace means no bonus for enemies to attack)
Poor Manual Dexterity:Delicate tasks suffer a –10 penalty, unless using
equipment designed for Space Marines
Osmotic Gill Life Sustainer:With the helmet on, the armour is
environmentally sealed
Weapons
Astartes Bolt Pistol [with 3 clips of ammo]
Astartes Bolter (Godwyn pattern) [with 3 clips of ammo]
Fire selector attachment
Astartes Combat Knife
3 Astartes Frag Grenades
3 Astartes Krag Grenades
Force Staff [+15 to Invocation tests]
Equipment
5 Repair Cement[0,5kg]
used to re-seal penetrated power armor
Chapter Trappings
Robe of Secrets: +3 on Forbidden Lore [Xenos] tests
Requisition
[10/15]
Red-dot laser sight for Bolter [10]
XP:
[900/1,000]
Initiate of Secrets [Chapter Deed] (300)
Apply all of the following changes to your character:
Characteristics: +3 WP
Skills: Gain Deceive[Fel] and Forbidden Lore [Dark Angels] as advanced skills.
Talents: Gain Rival [Inquisition] and Talented [Drive Ground Vehicle]
Gain Insanity Points:1d10 ⇒ 2
Special: If you come across evidence on the Fallen, make a -10 WP test or leave your squad to pursue it.
A couple of questions: can i assign my roles to any statistic i like or do i have to use them as they are?
can i choose any other type of power armour(from Rights of Battle) beyond the Mk.7 that is in the corebook?
Ps. i should probably have my character ready at some point tomorrow.
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to join your game, participate in your story and fight alongside the Emperor's Finest, to uphold the Long Watch and cleanse the galaxy from the taint of xenos and worse.
I'll try to put a character together as soon as possible (though I'm afraid that it might take me a couple of days since there's a chance that my schedule will briefly be unexpectedly busy - contrary to my expectations till today - something for which I apologise). I thank you in advance for your understanding and will try to have a proper character together as soon as possible.
Finally, a few questions:
Do you need a character backstory/background?
Do we roll for characteristics or can we use the 100-pt. allocation system?
And do we start normally with 1,000 xp to spend or is there any other restriction etc?
Being a longtime fan and avid RPer in WH40K universe, I find myself exceedingly enthusiastic for locating a Deathwatch game with an open spot. If there is still a place for a Librarian, I would be more than glad to fill it. I would also be willing to consider any chapter, both from the original and successor ones, in case you think it would fit better with the current kill-team composition.
Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your response.
