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Liking the Stormseer's direction, Tarkhan motions the unit forward. "Our brother is wise - let's check all sides of this structure, trying to locate and egress. Make sure to maintain visual contact with at least one other battle brother as we do."

Moving forward, he nods to Brother Shawon, keeping a close eye on their blessed brother. Drawing close to the structure, he keeps his bolter in one hand while the auspex is in the other. He will continue to search for any defining characteristics or entryways that it might hold.

Awareness (56+20=76): 1d100 ⇒ 43

Brother Tarkhan is just drawing forth the auspex when he receives the call to report. "This is Brother Tarkhan. We have located a large antennae structure north of our landing point, which is radiating some kind of energy field. We are beginning our analysis of the site now. To the south of our landing site there was a path of columns heading further south for an extended distance. There was a sizeable trench to the west, and a slope to the east. We have plans to return to these locales to investigate each further after completion at the antennae power structure. No contact with our targets, the Mjordhainn yet."

Powering up the auspex, he analyze the structure, including its many feature. While not skilled with its advanced uses, he will also use the auspex to try and identify anything he can about the power field.

Awareness (56+20=76): 1d100 ⇒ 67

rolling Tech-Use to attempt to use the Auspex's power: may make a Tech-Use Test to spot things not normally detectable to human senses alone, such as invisible gases, nearby bio-signs, or ambient
radiation.
Tech Use (20u): 1d100 ⇒ 98

Apologies, I somehow got logged out of my account, and so My Campaign page was not updating to say there were any new posts. Replying now.

Having completed his assessment, Tarkhan takes a moment to stow his wargear. Looking around the group of his brothers, he turns and gestures to the north. "I could not find much with the auspex, but I was able to spot some kind of energy field coursing around the antennae to the north. I think that would be as wise a place to start as any. But be on guard, this place is hostile, in more ways than we can know."

The auspex and magnoculars once again secured in his belongings, he raises his bolter to the ready, preparing to meet the enemy that had claimed so many from their Home World.

Tarkhan strides out onto the alien surface, taking in the details of the environment around them. As he does, the Stormseer calls on his evaluation of the terrain. Considering his options, he looks at both the auspex and the magnoculars supplied to him. Clearly, his purpose was to serve as the eyes of the team. "Brother Shawon, the auspex is a keen device, but I am not the most proficient with it. Give me a few moments, so I am unsure what information it could currently give." Tinkering with the device, he calls up the general functions of it, trying to draw on its power.

Awareness (Auspex; 56+20): 1d100 ⇒ 6 success, +7 DoS

After his initial readings with the Auspex, Tarkhan uses the magnoculars to examine each of the directions, hoping to determine further details.

The magnoculars don't list a numeric bonus for their use, but state they 'are powerful vision aids that magnify distant objects'. Take that as you will.

Awareness (North, Antennae; 56): 1d100 ⇒ 18 success, +3 DoS
Awareness (East, Slope; 56): 1d100 ⇒ 86 failed by 3 DoS
Awareness (South, Columns; 56): 1d100 ⇒ 10 success, +4 DoS
Awareness (West, Trench; 56): 1d100 ⇒ 60 failed by 1 DoS

Well damn, those were some rolls! You can toss the dice for me any time!

Rising swiftly from suspended animation, Tarkhan takes himself through the rites to restore all his functions even as he moves to the armory to prepare for their mission. With the aid of chapter serfs he dons his sacred armor and acquires his gear and arms, taking note to carefully collect the ancient guandao, a relic from the chapter's first arrival on Chogoris.

Common Lore (31): 1d100 ⇒ 53
Scholastic Lore (41): 1d100 ⇒ 85

Assembled with the others, his mind has not fully returned and his responses to the mission briefing are limited to his foggy memory. "We are the Fifth legion, we will move with the grace of the wind and watch with the eyes of the hawk. Soon, we will know the truth of this foe."

Tarkhan takes the newly acquired wargear and secures it with his sacred arms and armor at his arming station, performing the last rites to ensure all would be ready when he awakes. Before departing, he picks up his ritual tulwar, the honored blade of Chogoris, strapping it onto his belt, and makes his way deep into the vessel.

The Lance of Heavens is a fortress adrift in the stars, and includes all the necessities of mobile stronghold, including training chambers. From firing ranges and sparring cages, to tracks for use of bikes and assault packs, the bowels of the vessel hold many practice options. Yet Tarkhan passes all these by, making his way to one specific facility - the Gauntlet. A testament to the warrior culture of the chapter's homeworld, the Gauntlet combined the many tests a young warrior would face on his way to rank within his clan. It tests feats of agility and strength, skill with the bow and blade, depth of awareness and perception to threats, and the drive to push one's self past their physical limits to become the fabled warrior of the wind.

Knowing that his skills would need to be at their peak for the forthcoming hunt and wanting to ensure he was as keen as his blade's edge before the deep sleep, Tarkhan offers an honorary rite to the ancestors of the brotherhood, then steps into the Gauntlet...

I have a mag of Kraken (tactical marine starting gear included a mag of special ammo of my choice for each mission), but Kraken or Stalker could be a solid option for you. I also just saw the Cartograph, it gives a +10 to navigate (surface), might be useful for our Recon mission.

Master of the Hunt, did you decide on if we are using the Errata, including the adjusted weapon damage? For comparison, the Bolt Gun in the core rulebook is 2d10+5, pen 5, tearing (reroll 1 die), whereas the plasma gun is only 1d10+9, pen 8, volatile (righteous fury is auto confirmed). Meaning a bolt gun is the more powerful of the two. That's the kind of thing they balanced out in the Errata.

Though Shawon has not replied in the Discussion, I am posting so the game does not slow further.

Tarkhan accepts the auspex and magnoculars graciously, "Thank you, Iron Khan. These tools of the Brotherhood will be put to good use in our duties." Taking care to stow them securely, he looks over to the Stormseer, who seems completely engrossed in examining his new relic of arcane power. 'What it must be to channel the Emperor's will through your soul...' he wonders to himself for a moment.

Realizing the Iron Khan awaits their requests, he clears his throat briefly. "Given the need for stealth on such a mission, it would be best if we could draw as little attention to ourselves as possible. Brother, would it be possible for you to supply us each with a Stummer to mask the noise of our movement, and a clip of Stalker Bolt Rounds, to help draw less attention should we need to engage the enemy?"

Heard.

Shawon, any thoughts on my gear recommendations? I don't want to jump to those in Game if you have other ideas.

Jump Packs are 15 req each and require the skill Pilot (Personal) to operate. Something for us to consider acquiring for future missions. As for Bikes and other vehicles, we can request them for the mission and based on our Renown rank, the GM can chose to assign them to us. So, Master of the Hunt, do we have bikes for this scouting mission?

After digging more through equipment, perhaps we should each get a magazine of stalker rounds, they are 5 req per mag, and impose a -30 to awareness tests to hear the shot and locate its source.

So, my recommendation is we each get a Stummer (5 rq) and a magazine of Stalker Bolts (5 rq). Shawon, any other ideas or thoughts?

Okay, so we have 20 Req between us. What do we need for this mission?

The Stummer (5 req) grants +30 to Silent Move for up to 20 minutes of use. If we each get one, that leaves us with 10 req left.

Shawon, any thoughts?

Also, Master of the Hunt, I just realized I did not roll my armor's history, so here that is below.

Tarkhan offers a bow of respect back to the young neophyte before he departs. As he and the Stormseer travel the halls of the great vessel, he considers the years it has been since he was elevated to be amongst the Astartes. 'Memories from that life fade, so quickly. Like sand before the storm. The Steppe I can smell and feel it, and yet, I would believe it was a hundred years ago, not the several it has been. Strange.'

Entering the armoury alongside his companion, he lets his eyes gaze across the myriad weapons that could be employed against their foe. The thought materializes on his lips even before he realizes he is speaking. "What will we need on this great hunt as we seek our quarry? I wonder..." his eyes continue to search, but now for the Iron Khan to discuss what lies before them.

Tarkhan offers a knowing smile. "I too hailed from the Steppes of Chogoris, and still remember the days I rode in the open, with a mighty steed between my legs. The wind on your face, the sound of the drums pounding in the distance, battle was a thing of skill and honor. For some time now, you have known only training, on your journey to become a new kind of warrior. But trust, soon enough you will feel the thrill of battle alongside your comrades once again. And though the steed may be gone, the warbike or jump pack will grant you a similar rush of exhilaration. And now, you find not only for your clan, but for your legion, for the Great Khan, and for the Emperor. Honor will be yours, and the tales of your heroism will live on in the legends of our great brotherhood! I am Hunt-Brother Tarkhan, one of the many you will server alongside in the coming days, and I am honored to call you my kin. Stand tall, and prepare for the coming glory!"

Walking up to the neophyte, Tarkhan places a supportive hand on his shoulder. With a smile on his face, he speaks, "Young brother, you look fresh from the rituals that bear us forth from that past life into this one. You have been granted a rare honor being called forth on so auspicious a hunt at such a time. Is this your first time venturing forth from our home?"

Fellowship (43): 1d100 ⇒ 22

I like the idea of my tactical marine as capable with all sorts of weapons, which is why I was thinking meltagun for my Signature Wargear, but thinking back to the nomadic mongol tribes and there skill as marksmen, I think the Stalker-Pattern Bolter (15 req), makes more sense, going down the route of a mobile, stealthy sharpshooter in power armour (that can still use special weapons when the need allows). I would want to give it a red dot sight, but that is 10 req, bringing it to a total of 25 (the talent only allows 20 req). Rather than carry a bolter with fire selector, a stalker-pattern bolter, and a bolt pistol, could I replace the standard (which is 5 req in value) with the stalker and thus get the red dot as well?

Bolter (5) + Fire Selector (2) + 20 = 27 req

Stalker Bolter (15) + Fire Selector (2) + Red Dot Sight (10) = 27 req

Figure it might give me some traction alongside a force staff wielding stormseer.

Thoughts?

That is awesome, I like the idea of us putting in the leg work first to earn the Requisition.

With the Iron Khan asking us to visit him with any requests, I assumed it would follow the standard format and we were preparing to deploy. This sounds so much better.

As they wait in line, Tarkhan listens to the stormseer's question. Pausing, he looks the man up and down, taking note of the runic markings and psychometric implants that rest upon his neck and head. "Brother, I cannot claim to be an honored one such as yourself, nor do I carry the markings of the assault marine or devastator. No, I am a humble battle brother, skilled in the many arts of war, though could be called an adept marksman, should the need arise. Your value, there is no doubt, is known to all."

He steps forward at his turn to receive the ministrations of the Apothecary. At his positive words, Tarkhan grims a bit. "Thank you Brother Qadan. Not that I had any concern, I am ready to face the horrors that await, and the glory such challenges will present."

Departing the medicae along with the stormseer, Tarkhan heads back towards the arming chamber. "Time for the rites over our arms as the Iron Khan suggested, before we join him with any requests we might have for the coming conflict."

Do we know how much Requisition we have to use for the mission?

Tarkhan looks to the Iron Khan, "We must be on to the medicae now, but will be to see you in the armory shortly. We will prepare for all possible threats, as you say."

Turning to Shawon, "Brother, let us be on to see the apothecary, so that we may better prepare for the coming battle."

Turning, he continues down the hallway to the infirmary.

Tarkhan takes note of the archaic marking, one that predates the coming of the Khan, and along his side, himself. 'The Star Hunters, the lost name of our clan, before our Soul found it's home. '

Turning to the Iron Khan, he offers salute. "The sacred rites shall be performed and the righteous oils applied to each of my arms. The hunt before us, will there be need for any special weapons, of choice?"

Tarkhan was not on duty at the moment and thus was dressed in simple gray robes over his inlaid black carapace. His long white hair fell loosely on the side of his head, and his steely eyes watched intently, as though it were they, and not his ears, that were capturing each spoken word.

Common Lore (Imperium; 51: 1d100 ⇒ 81

"The hunt takes us into the great unknown. Let the Khan's wisdom guide us, and let our blades claim retribution against those who would bring harm to our brethren."

with a strange, following chuckle, Tarkhan relaxes a bit. "Perhaps such bold call is preemptive at the moment, but truth be told, I am excited for war. We shall be on to the infirmary. Brother Thunderhorn, it is good to see you again."

Saluting Brother Qadan with a fist to his chest, he turns and makes his way toward the infirmary.

This is Wanderer82 tagging in with my tactical marine. Still a few final details to work out. Do either of you have any thoughts on whether I should take a stalker bolter or a meltagun as my signature wargear? Melta is obviously awesome for heavily armored targets, but stalker bolter has accurate, so it can put out significant damage at range on a good hit.