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so for starters it is obvious there are multiple people that have found an interest in the lore of warhammer in general. if you are one of those people and want to be part of the skype channel just let me know and add me on skype and i'll add you to the chat. the 40k chat does not correlate directly with this rp but just 40k things in general.
next i've noticed people are curious as to what type of RP this will be so let me clarify. this will all take place on this site in Diverse RP. it will be conducted similarly to how star wars rp is done with each person only controlling one PC. the GM (Game Master aka me) will be the one controlling NPCs, events, and the like for the most part. everyone will be the crew members of a ship. so keep in that in mind when creating your character.
next i have a few starting ideas/options to give those of you a choice as to what starting point to begin with. there are three options so choose wisely. I intend for this to be relatively small group of PCs but in time there is always the possibility for this growing into something much larger. regardless here they are. please keep in mind that these are brief summaries that are just meant to give you an overall idea of what the starting setting might be like. story development, character creation and future events will be influenced by which path is chosen:
OPTION I
The Ice Queen's Conquest
a Rogue Trader by the name of Skaela Lacerta is the master of a cobra class strike cruiser. she is on a voyage to make a name for herself and do her ancestors proud in the name of the emperor. she is a stern but fair captain hailing from Fenris. she seeks to both rid the Koronus Expanse of opposing scum as well as bring glory to her own ship and dynasty. whether this opposition shows itself in corrupt government, xenos, traitors and more it does not matter.
note: there is less leniency for "heretics" and xenos in this choice. a small group of space marines may be possible but it will be only one small squad and the rest being primarily humans. there is not a great deal of influence that the ship and its crew has (starting off). while this is the most Empyreal Creed inclined the captain does hail from Fenris which is sometimes regarded as borderline heretical. she is more of a militant leader and so thinks of things objectively in a cold calculated way. be wary of this choice.
OPTION II
The Chimera Pact
the galaxy is large and its citizens many. amongst them are numerous organizations that have uncertain agendas, the rogue traders first and foremost amongst these. join Mattheus von Strodde onboard his ship the Tail's tale as he and his crew travel through the Koronus Expanse looking for whatever speaks of adventure and opportunity. but keep in mind, there is always something going on in the shadows. a small contingent of space marines from various chapters aside from the Death Watch are onboard thanks to the influence and reach of an unknown party.
note: this is more of the progressive but still empire type rogue trader setting. the rogue trader does his own thing and if there are overly zealous members then the captain will likely tolerate it only so much. this is the kind of grey area (my the empire's standards) that rogue traders are known for. because the space marines onboard are not Death Watch (aka Ordo Xenos) they are not as likely to be as upholding of the strict empyreal creed.
OPTION III
Opportunists' Galore
crime is rampant in the galaxy. there are pirates, heretics, xenos, and sometimes Rogue Traders are amongst these in their dealings. while most sometimes interact and trade with criminals it isn't as often when one outright becomes one. Markku or more commonly known by the alias "the Edge" is regarded with either respect, fear, or hate and often all three. this is because while the rogue trader doesn't have much influence or actual power but the crew of the Jackal's Bounty makes up for it by reputation. it is said that they steal from other Rogue Traders, deal with traitors and employ only the most nefarious individuals.
note: this is the option for the more criminally inclined. here those that are closer to being the rag tag bunch of misfits who's reputation is a lot grander than the truth can join up and save one planet from xeno destruction while the next day they are dealing in arms in the blackmarket. the zealous members of the empire are probably keeping an eye on them. those that play xenos might want to pick this faction or the more "heretical" type characters.
The Ice Queen's Conquest
a Rogue Trader by the name of Skaela Lacerta is the master of a cobra class strike cruiser. she is on a voyage to make a name for herself and do her ancestors proud in the name of the emperor. she is a stern but fair captain hailing from Fenris. she seeks to both rid the Koronus Expanse of opposing scum as well as bring glory to her own ship and dynasty. whether this opposition shows itself in corrupt government, xenos, traitors and more it does not matter.
note: there is less leniency for "heretics" and xenos in this choice. a small group of space marines may be possible but it will be only one small squad and the rest being primarily humans. there is not a great deal of influence that the ship and its crew has (starting off). while this is the most Empyreal Creed inclined the captain does hail from Fenris which is sometimes regarded as borderline heretical. she is more of a militant leader and so thinks of things objectively in a cold calculated way. be wary of this choice.
OPTION II
The Chimera Pact
the galaxy is large and its citizens many. amongst them are numerous organizations that have uncertain agendas, the rogue traders first and foremost amongst these. join Mattheus von Strodde onboard his ship the Tail's tale as he and his crew travel through the Koronus Expanse looking for whatever speaks of adventure and opportunity. but keep in mind, there is always something going on in the shadows. a small contingent of space marines from various chapters aside from the Death Watch are onboard thanks to the influence and reach of an unknown party.
note: this is more of the progressive but still empire type rogue trader setting. the rogue trader does his own thing and if there are overly zealous members then the captain will likely tolerate it only so much. this is the kind of grey area (my the empire's standards) that rogue traders are known for. because the space marines onboard are not Death Watch (aka Ordo Xenos) they are not as likely to be as upholding of the strict empyreal creed.
OPTION III
Opportunists' Galore
crime is rampant in the galaxy. there are pirates, heretics, xenos, and sometimes Rogue Traders are amongst these in their dealings. while most sometimes interact and trade with criminals it isn't as often when one outright becomes one. Markku or more commonly known by the alias "the Edge" is regarded with either respect, fear, or hate and often all three. this is because while the rogue trader doesn't have much influence or actual power but the crew of the Jackal's Bounty makes up for it by reputation. it is said that they steal from other Rogue Traders, deal with traitors and employ only the most nefarious individuals.
note: this is the option for the more criminally inclined. here those that are closer to being the rag tag bunch of misfits who's reputation is a lot grander than the truth can join up and save one planet from xeno destruction while the next day they are dealing in arms in the blackmarket. the zealous members of the empire are probably keeping an eye on them. those that play xenos might want to pick this faction or the more "heretical" type characters.