Vector Linear's page

Still here.

Whoever thought DH was about shooting things got it wrong. Its much closer to shadowrun. Legwork will save your life and combat is over in a flash of gunfire by the more prepared group.

Vector had little to look at and less to say in the trip to the building and Silas Marr. Another decaying hive. The citizens do not seem to understand that their suffering is secondary to the empires success. They have grown spoiled on freedoms others have bleed for. disgusting. The psyker had kept an open eye out during the trip but nothing had seemed out of the ordinary.

The psyker keeps a step behind the others as they move, both to indicate his subservience and be slightly more difficult to strike with an errant blow. The warp affected one nodding to the fellow psyker in a quiet way, as he turns his attentions to the man who addressed them. Blood in the lungs is not a good sign. He is apparently well connected if my master trusts him to give us information. If he is reaching the end of life even the blessings of the machine cult could grant this one is dangerous indeed. I pray he is on our side.

Well certainly, that just normal right? I mean we'd know in our heart of hearts where the emperor lives that something was wrong. No alarm bells so far so clearly her appearance is just an overly complex and in rather poor taste costume. How fortunate, though I wonder why mine says "Ecifarcas" on it. Sounds like a prayer to the emperor though.

Having little else to do on the trip Vector had beeen listening intently to their guide.
Scrutiny-22: 1d100 ⇒ 87
However the psyker sawnothing out of place with the speaker and resumed his internal thoughts of the trip so far. We shall just have to trust that the inquisitors information is accurate. It would not be good were we to have to engauge in a fire fight in such conditions. There would be a high chance of maimin or death. And worse, reprimands

Vector with discipline learned from repeated and vicious reinforcement keeps quiet as he walks Respond only to direct questions. Give no reason to be noticed the psyker files into the towncar picking the seat furthest and easiest to avoid for others convenience. The man saying nothing but looking in Lorelli's direction while not meeting her eyes. Paying attention but not so obviously as to provoke a reaction to respond to it. Like a good psyker.
I wonder what she will have to say on this mission.

Vector looks in Barons direction with all the emotion of a rock. The barest of twitches in his cheek all to indicate his joy at being considered ore than a second class citizen. Few of the emperors citizens would consider a psyker anything but a chained beast after all. " I take no offense Secluse Oberstein, I never desired the powers I was granted but I will serve to the best of my abilities. I am aware my outward appearance and mannerisms can be considered inhuman even without my abilities to manipulate the warp involved." The psyker then seems to consider his words for a few moments.
" I believe I will suit the purposes of such an assignment."

Vector always strove to be a steadfast example of an Imperium psyker. Much of that was striving to act like he didn't exist to a majority of his superiors, several years working under the inquisitorial seal had showed him such actions were not always the best path though.
Long interaction proves this exterior to genuinely be much of how the man thought. Psykers were tools of the emperor and his intense suffering was a crucible meant to forge him into a quality weapon.
The psyker had made it a point to assess his gear in a final check before boarding the shuttle and finding a seat.

" I will be of little value in a social environment like this though I can attempt to listen to others conversations. I do not know what manner of dealings will be had but if this is the auction of a man effects as infamous as Harlock I would guess the level of opulence the guests will display to threaten sanction. I would likely fit in as some manner of servant assuming if I am to join at all." Vector suggests as he frowns as if biting something sour.
" I would prefer not to be a maid.* However I will do so if required." The man adds It never seems to help

" Will we be needing clothing of higher class to fit this event?"

* I have this mental image of Vector being passable as a somewhat ugly woman with a bit of make-up and the right clothes. Some job that requires getting access to a mans villa who has certain requirements of the staff. Somehow vector gets picked. The end of the mission would likely contain a minor reprimand for the number of security staff Vector had sent to the sanitarium. The source being vectors leaving the building wearing a burning maids outfit, gutting several of the hapless staff with a butcher blade and evading their gunfire before exiting the premises. Which was also on fire.

I somehow managed to miss the fact that this had started. My deepest apologies.

Vector stayed to himself for the most part awaiting his services being required. Psykers were best unseen and unheard lest they were needed.
It is better this way. How much I wish the idle times between being able to serve my purpose were shorter. I can only attempt to prevent rust and disuse from seeping into the machine spirits or my own bones.

Vector will most likely be seen commuting from the training facilities, chapel and his quarters. He doesn't really talk to folks unless required. His blunt manner of speech and unsettling nature (more than just a normal psyker even) make for few instances where folks want to do so more than once.

So looking at this group I can't help but notice we are much more smashy than we are sneaky.
I have no idea what the mission we are about to partake in involves but I really hope it doesn't involve a great deal of intrigue.
Several of our characters are more than a little unsuited for such work.

@Baron
Well yes and no.
Certain types of weapons and effects deal less or more damage depending on the type of armor you are wearing.
Your toughness bonus applies to pretty much everything though.

Also Cirle already said we were not likely to actually begin playing until the 21st.

@Filip.
If you plan to use one you might consider using the arbite shield from the book of judgment.
The Lockshield is wondrous as much as it is a blaring beacon that the person behind it is an arbite and any criminals should scatter to the winds and/or break out the rocket launchers.

Heck. If it weren't such an obvious association to that branch of authority and I already a psyker Vector would take one in a heartbeat.

@Baron Oberstien
Your toughness bonus adds to armor values. I'm wearing a flak cloak (3-All) and have a toughness bonus of 4. resulting in 7.

Certain classes have tricks that can let them stack armor and TB stuff to be able to shrug off most small arms. Though it takes a while to reach.
EX: Tech priests can get dermal armor that stacks. Gun nuns have holy relics that can grant similar protection without the sub-dermal metal.

@Cirle

Much as I find giving Vector more problems amsuing I'm going to have to go with option 1.
Starting the game with 0fate is asking for a terrible time.

So RR AGI (as it is highest base stat (39))
And I guess INT? Don't really want to gamble with the other ones.

RR:AGI: 2d10 + 20 ⇒ (5, 2) + 20 = 27
RR:INT: 2d10 + 20 ⇒ (8, 7) + 20 = 35

EDIT:
Ouch. Well there goes my dreams of dodging out of the way of the bullets that will kill vector in record time.
Ah well, not like a Psycher has long to live in the company of a gun nun anyway.
Better smarts might help with that though.

As an aside I play a psyker fully aware of the sort of stigma they bear in the Empire. For party cohesion many would sacrifice that aspect of the lore so they wouldn't have as much tension in the group. I find games are more interesting with them involved though. So don't feel constrained to make someone who is nice to psykers in the setting just because I'm here.

@Vuvko
I assume so? I'm unsure if that is meant to be like pathfinder where the WBL is different for each class at first level and then evens out after you hit L2.

Assassins are supposed to be good at killing stuff. Thats kind of what they are for.
Though you'll likely want to try and grab some of the sneaking/espionage skills as well. Combat in DH is swift and brutal, focus too heavily on any one aspect in the game and you'll be bored for lots of stuff.

The dark heresy errata page has a longer explanation on how the TWF feats interact.

Handy link

If you'd prefer to not look though.

Swift Attack on page 122 should include the addition “If you
have the Two-Weapon Wielder talent and are wielding two melee
weapons, you get the advantage of Swift Attack with only one
of the weapons, and a single attack with the other. If you have
the Two-Weapon Wielder talent and are wielding a melee weapon
in one hand and a pistol in the other, you get the advantage of
Swift Attack with the melee weapon and a single attack with the
pistol.”

Most of the combat ability interactions are explained on page 11 appendix 1.

All out attack (what furious assault requires) is actually a separate full round action than making multiple attacks so sadly is doesn't combine.

The advantage to TWF is that enemies can only dodge or parry a blow one time. there are some talents that can increase that but assuming you go down the TWF/swift/lightning tree you can get up to four attacks in total.
Effectively meaning that if you can get your enemy into melee as a close combat character that they die shorty afterward.

TWF is mostly to kill things more and with more ferocity Though in some cases if you have the funds you can use it to fight with one very powerful defensive weapon, for deflecting or parrying attacks along with one for one more suited for killing your foes.

You actually can't do the same action twice in a round amusingly enough.
Take one half action to swim for your life and while you really should be focusing on that sing a rousing hymn to the emperor with your other action.

Mah. So I managed to afford stuff. If only barely.
the explosive collar wiped out the funds I was saving for grenades but its absolutely worth if for peace of mind alone.

I think I've gotten everything corrected on the character.

@Warpfiend

Normal rules is that every 400XP you posses nets you 1 months pay.
So 5x I think.

A normal assassin gets 120+12 per rank

You are a special case as a noble born though. Noble born means your monthy income changes to the "Noble" bracket.

Which is 500+50 thrones per rank.
So you should have something like 2850 thrones to play with.
Which is a staggering sum likely to make you the envy of your peers with revolvers loud as the God-emperors and twice as shiny.

Depending on the type of assassin you desire to be (your WS is better but you could invest points to become balanced or try to be better with guns) You could afford some of the best ranged weapons or something like a power blade.
Though I'd personally spend a good chunk of that money on quality armor. Can't use your shiny weapons if you are dead after all.

I don't know enough about implants, cybernetics and general DH gear to make much of a judgment there but I know I'm buying a Grapnel, a lamp pack and an explosive collar.
Though that last one is just so you guys can off me instantly in case I erupt into a big flaming demon.

Still cleaning up the profile but the Psyker Vector will be prepared to give his life for the Emperor in the near future.

Though depending he may just end up spontaneously erupting into a demon.
Hrmm... perhaps I shall see if I can't afford an explosive collar. That mercy knife is utterly useless for its purpose most times.

Vector here was part of a previous DH campaign
If there is still room in this I'd love a chance to dust off my barely restrained maniac.
As to dark gods, have the book and have used some of the psy powers and other tidbits in it. Never looked at the scenarios.

Vector looks at the quartermaster with a frown.
"Does the Commissar often make it a habit to delay the inquisition or prevent them in their work? That sounds dangerously close to something the inquisition would need to look into, possibly punish. More so if our mission fails and this uwillingness to aid is noted as a reason."
Suggestion 9: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (3, 8) + 6 = 17 Sucks this power doesn't have an overbleed
WP (QM opposes)60: 1d100 ⇒ 37 2 DoS
Vector is using his action to aid Cimbria, Assuming the QM fails his opposed test that is a +30. Anyone got something in their inventory that could add 1-2 points on a check?

No worries. I completely understand crappy shifts.
Post when you feel up to it, just keep us in the loop when you can.

For ease of access I'll sum up what the players have decided to do (I'm aware you can easy find all this. just want to round it up to ensure nobody gets skipped accidentally.)

Vector, Simins and Dia are heading to the armory to see what if anything they can requisition from the munition depo that would help.
*Wishlist for Vector, Hunting rifle. Also, shotguns and fire.

Cimbria is trying to get the Commisarr to gather the survivors of the first expedition into the caves so she can Interroga- kindly ask them to tell her what they can.
I expect as she didn't do terribly well she could go ask the guardsman that Titus helped earlier to gather that. He's likely to help us.

Titus has gone to the tunnel seal to examine its mechanisms and learn more of it.

*deploys tactical prod.*

As a psyker in a group of imperial guard expressing much of a personal opinion is going to cause issue. So quartermaster. Our tech priest can draw on the sergeant he fixed the arm of in order to get those who might have answers in one place. Then we question them and get any information they haven't repressed in their mind.

Vector turns and follow his companions path
now to see what these warriors have for weaponry.
Once they escape the Comisaar's hearing the psyker coughs.
" Will we be interrogating the survivors of the first expedition for any information before we depart?"

I am ready to progress to the armory and/or interrogating the men who survived their experience in the mines.

Shotguns, grenades and lots of fire. Vector wants a Hunting Rifle but following the DH scarcity rules they are unlikely to be here.

The Psyker nods "If they constituted a moral threat then it was correct to eliminate them. Hopefully our skills will make up for the gap in information. It would be a shame to have to do the same to the Mine should the taint reach to deep." The psyker blandly comments as he glances out the office window.
"I wonder how long it would take the Angelae Imperator to complete such an action.

Looks like Titus Cimbira and Simmins all have a similar level of negotiation skills. Vector is the only one who ought not be the face accounting his fantastically bad fellowship score.
19 if they are not void born, and the conversation isn't about violence.
Then you divvy two for it being an untrained skill.

Though I can totally mind trick people, to back you up. And remember that the aid another stuff for DH is very nice.

So to speed things along with the shopping trip could we get a basic outline of what is in the Guard armory?

I think we all have decent enough armor, mostly looking at weapons I guess.
Unless there happens to be a cool gadget for Titus to play with That would be cool

Autoguns or shotguns for everyone so we can scythe down hordes of bad guys (hopefully not needed) and ensuring everyone has a similar type so we can all share ammo would be good.

My hope is to find a hunting rifle with a silencer so I can rock the distance fighter but with us going into caverns I wonder on the utility of such an object.

Grenades too. Lots of grenades.

Vector gives a look of confusion as Cimbria whispers before settling his features back into a blank mask.
Kindness is not characteristic of Agent Arctus, only self interest. Is this perhaps a ploy to appeal to me in some manner? Strange. I have already stated I am a blade.
"Noted Agent Arctus, I am unsure if the writings would contain influence if they are mere copies but I will read them to ensure no harm could be inflicted were the rest of the Cadre to do so."
The psyker nods to the Commissar before undoing the straps of his flak cloak to reveal the additional fire bombs secured to his person. This in addition to the ones on the outside of his armor for ease of use.
"I am outfitted to deal with densely packed foes and for short range combat."

But seriously firebombs out the wazoo, butcher blade and a rather nice looking auto-pistol. Definitely a heavily armed psyker.

Think we are ready to move forward and meet the Commissar whenever you are GM.

I think Dia's the party lightning rod for our various issues.
Less likely for you to desire to murder Vector if your fury is spent on another.

Vector paces along in the middle of the pack, head down and silent as his eyes flick from sources of motion around him.
"these are men who will spare me no mercy, the commissar' more so. Teachers words are again relavent. Chatty blades are a sign of heretical actions in either the wielder or the weapon.

*prod*?

slave as he is to the cycle of school I wouldn't worry overly much about us.

Yeah I'll be interested to see the mans response as well.
Hopefully we don't end up slaughtering/getting slaughtered by a contingent of guardsmen. Doesn't sound like the best way to start the mission.

Both Vector and Simmins are helping though, so that should add one degree by itself.
Plus whatever bonus we get for actually having a legitimate reason to be here.

And then Vector escalates, he channels fire immunity lights up a firebomb and smashes it on himself. Igniting every grenade on himself. The sergeant dies in a pyroclastic fury and vector emerges nude wielding a burning butcher blade to slaughter the rest of the sergeants men.

Let it not be said that vector lacks devotion.

Totally within Cimbria's character though. I'd suggest rolling a fellowship test anyway though. I had planned on having vector do his mindscrew powers but noticed you did not make a social test for me to add Bonuses to.

Vector glancs to the guard captain
"It would be suggested your read the data slate we have with us. But to save time we are here to purge an infestation. Quickly and violently." the psyker utterly festooned in firebombs states blandly.

Vector nods in agreement scanning the area for threats as he goes.

Vector stands and moves toward the doors of the lander hands shaking slightly as he exits. the psyker bows his head and assumes a subservient gait as he follows his Cadre. It would not due to appear willful as a psyker. Carrion, blood and smoke. The remains of war, of savagery. A place where a Blade is needed. Finally the peace of purpose again.
"Grant me strength" The psyker mutters quietly as he waits for further events. The shake in his hand evening, as the pulse of blood rushing in his head reaches a stable tempo.

Which puts my hunting rifle (Scarce) way out of reach.
Also makes basically every weapon short of Hive ganger pistols unavailable to us as the Cadre of an inquisitor.
*shrug* More firebombs for me I guess.

Man the Scarcity modifiers in DH are really weird.

Also why in the HELL is a Vanahiem pattern Skittari shotgun that cheap and that easily available.
Dropping the Mon-blade Bayonet and the red dot means the gun itself is only valued at something like 220 thrones.

For the price Ironclaws are very good. The added option of beating someone with it is a nice plus as well.
Most of the other shotguns are about the same power level so it is an easy weapon to carry and use in a pinch.
Well ignoring the option of the Skittari tech priest shotgun because that piece of technology is simply too good to exist. Automatic fire and Scatter combined on one gun easily turns any reasonable encounter into chunky salsa.

I suppose we could always light vector on fire with all these firebombs and have him be the torch.

A shotgun of middling quality might also be a good selection for a Mine fight. Won't need much skill with weapons if the enemy is close enough to choke on the barrel.

Oh and lights. Can we assume that the we were provided with lanterns and flashlights?

Hunting rifle with a silencer, Ammo and bombs in an imperial storage crate. Thinking 12/14-ish? fire bombs. Bandoleer to hold 6 bombs and a set of clips for Vectors armored coat to let him store his gun on his back
Gun already has a minor fluff description in Vectors profile,
As to totals I think you said something like 200 credits max/ Uncommon or lower objects only. So a decent gun, a handful of grenades (unless they are cheap as hell like Firebombs) or some item of useful technology are within our grasp with this Armory requisition.

" At least the chanting from earlier didn't come back." The psyker thinks with small relief as they transition.
On the hover cart arriving Vector nods and retrieves the crate of firebombs from the cart. Opening the box as he sits back down Vector leaves the crate open util it is obvious anyone with designs on obtaining a firebomb has had the chance. He then closes the box and places the container under his seat.
Depending on how many our mighty GM considers reasonable there should be betwen 6-8 bombs in the box minus the 6 vector currently has on him.

Vector returns to his room and retrieves six more firebombs in order to be able to supply others in the group with such weapons without limiting himself. Six fit properly on a bandoleer after all. it would not be correct to hold less on myself. The danger of them exploding and harming me being moot.

Glad to see you, sorry about the problems. I know they are going to do site maintenance soon so I wouldn't be surprised if its the website its self.

Just trying to sneak on on the Kay-oos. Unfortunately their bacon scented minion distracted me.

Rolling forward at this point would be good. After all we have a crate of firebombs to use, need some proper targets.

But we love you for you brick like brain function. Just keep murdering things and you're good.

Til Titus gets his memory talent though we should probably keep the data slate close.

"I requisitioned a crate of firebombs earlier in the week Magistrate Arctus, if it will aid the mission you are welcome to use them." The psyker states as he glances toward the moves his hand toward the dataslate to examine it.
with an effective fellowship score of 19 on non-aggressive, non-void born fellowship tests (like these would be) I get the feeling Vector is possibly the worst candidate for such a job. But hey failing all the social checks could be fun too.
The Vector's head pops back toward the inquisitor for a moment as a thought emerges.
"Will we be granted access to additional light sources? The machine spirits of such devices could be targeted if the ruinous powers are involved. It becomes more difficult to slay a heretic you are unable to see. Beyond this I have no other questions. We are to enter the mine and determine if the ruinous powers truly dwell there. The Commissariat will open the gates for us. We will extinguish any threats and removing any dangers, your servo-skull will ensure a record is made in case the threat is greater than that which we can survive."
The psyker states as he turns his attention back to the slate yet to be grabbed.

Vector places the remains of his apple on the plate in front of him as he does his best to avoid sweating over his current position. Why does the inquisitor not just give me orders? It is much less confusing to understand his intentions if I am to understand my instructions.
The Psyker glances to the Inquisitor still unsure of himself "And if we encounter a threat of greater strata then we are prepared to deal with? Will any survivors have a means of contacting you reliably?" The spacer asks in a quiet voice

Vector's hand not occupied with clumsily consuming a fruit had been gripping the handle of his cleaver since the start, a sign of his discomfort at the setting. It was one step away from leaving his hand to strike the flying blade when the blade began to float.
"Yes Inquisitor, no harm that would impair mission viability." Vector replies, as he sheathes his butcher blade and awaits instruction. Brow knit slightly in thought.
These interactions are always so strange. If she is not Prisoner Harmon then what is her designation? She never informed me and refering to her on a first name basis would be improper. I am neither a family member or friend, I am a blade of the Inquisiton.

@Cimbria: Feel like saying that Cimbria and Vector have gained a minor understanding of each other through the shared pass time of punching each other in the face from martial drills?

It would be kind of amusing if the library staff on this ship were female, Titus's reputation as a pimp could spread further and he could be accosted by pent up librarians all week. Hopefully not the Space Marine kind.

*snort* Lord, now I'm imagining an Space Marine propositioning Titus. My pet cat is looking at me strangely from my sudden laughter.

Vector catches the apple and places it back on the table
"Thank you Magistrae Arctus. I will act in a professional manner where such is permitted Vox Adept Sicpio. Prisoner Harmon has determined that I am both dangerous and worthy of contempt, an interesting contrition but in the end ultimately her choice. Prisoner Harmon if Inquisitor Sharben has issued you a new designation you are welcome to inform me."
With that said he picks up the apple and begins awkwardly consuming the fruit with all the grace of someone who had only head of such things as apples in storybooks. The noise of his eating increasing as he begins grinding through the fibrous objects.

Yes that misspelling is intentional. Trying to RP Vector's upbringing(Well the bit with the Techpriests at least) being full of big words that he didn't understand and his lower than average intellect meaning he gets them wrong sometimes.

Sweet, lets go burn some heretics.

Vector had been studying a particularly shiny yellow skinned apple, eyeing the fruit with some concern and suspicion. The psyker obviously uncomfortable and out of place in such a lavish environment.
The inquisitor seems to find knock out gases convenient, there is nothing to say the same cannot be placed in such an inviting package. Perhaps I should keep it for future meditation and prayer on the subject of deceit. the psyker debates as he looks at the fruit his stomach giving a traitorous groan at the presence of such a foodstuff in front of him. He picks up the fruit and examines it closer.
Perhaps such a lesson could be internalized?
His distracted nature makes the psyker reach for a weapon on the door slamming open and hostility settling on him. Unbalancing the hand he was holding the fruit with.
agi test 34: 1d100 ⇒ 38
Realizing the lack of danger the psyker dips his hand to intercept his yellow-gold prize but only succeeds in sending the fruit straight beneath the great table.
Vector looks up, his usual unpleasant facial features even less appealing with a deeper frown on his face as he looks in the direction the apple rolled.
"Your arrival is unhelpful Prisoner Harmon. It appears to be a defining trait." the psyker says in reply to the woman's question.

Soo... you get any response from Cimbria yet?

*produces stick of GM prodding*
*prod*