Perditia

[Ace Debonair]

I just saw this. If you look, there is a triangle formed by the positions of Ursrik, Klysium and Molior. I'm assuming (Sorry Ace, not read the IA in a while) that the IKs homeworld is around that region. I may have missed it, but I didn't think we have a definite position for Gehenna except for it was close to where the DHs are. Maybe this could help?

 

Heh. It doesn't matter where the IK's are from. Wandering companies will go anywhere to aid a brother Chapter.

Honestly, I forget where Sharius is, and in the light of being the only chapter not in the Librarium, I can move them closer to the other three anyhow without anyone noticing. :lol:

 

Since everyone else is doing it, here's a detailed look at Raul Dussan. (Damn happy with that name. He'll be a captain one day, mark my words.)

Be warned, I don't want him to just be a Mors Altram clone, so he might be a bit different from your expectations.

 

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Raul Dussan is one of the more distinguished warriors of the Infinity Knights Seventh Company, under the command of Bruc Haedar. Dussan, much like his commanding officer, is headstrong and outspoken in his views, although unlike Haedar he is not arrogant. Many Infinity Knights, in the face of confrontation with a brother marine of a different chapter, will keep their words to themselves and avoid agressive behaviour. Not so Raul Dussan - a trait that has prevented his promotion within the Seventh Company. Oftentimes his inability to keep a latch on his tongue gets him into trouble, especially back in his earlier Deathwatch days, and sometimes even other Infinity Knights question the decision to allow Dussan entrance into the 'humility-focused' Wandering Companies.

 

Raul Dussan is now two hundred and three years old, and served his time in the Deathwatch primarily battling Orks and Eldar. It was on one of these campaigns that Dussan's squad was ambushed by Eldar and almost wiped out. Inquisitor Maelbor, seeing this, swiftly moved a force of stormtroopers to assist the beleagured squad, but by that time Dussan was the only man left standing. Nevertheless, he considers there to be a debt of honour that he must repay to Maelbor.

 

When Maelbor learns of Dussan's presence in the campaign, it might be probable that he would request him personally, knowing that he'd have at least one staunch ally in Dussan.

 

You don't get to be a 200+ year old space marine without being a truly skilled exponent of the arts of war, and Dussan fits the description perfectly. Where others might carry an abundance of weapons, Dussan only carries his bolter (modified for ease of long-range sniping), a backup bolt pistol and a long, straight dagger. (looks cooler than the standard combat knife. :P ) On the battlefield Raul's preferred tactic has always been to kill at a distance, and even as a scout his marksmanship was always exemplary. This isn't to say that his knife is for show, however - it presently has seven notches in it's handle, each one denoting a kill of a skilled opponent. (Again, orks and eldar rather than human) The memory of losing his squad last time he was in Deathwatch is something that continually haunts Dussan, and he is ever-wary of traps or tricks.

 

Dussan has a great respect for his brother marines, as is befitting of an Infinity Knight, but I can see Raul Dussan and Juno Isaik being the Legolas and Gimli of this story - arguing and debating all the live-long day, right up until the fighting (with traitors) breaks out. Like KHK said the difference is in definition, and Dussan would rather not kill humans who aren't actively fighting against him. Dussan'll carry the ammo for his Deathwatch-brother, but he sure won't go out of his way to talk to him.

 

Einar and Dussan will probably get along alright, although again I doubt they'd talk much beyond tactics and perhaps the occasional war-story once in a while. ^_^

 

Ivan Titov doesn't need to worry about Dussan following orders. Dussan will quickly make his mind up that he can trust Titov's judgement the same way he trusts Maelbor's. While he might not personally like it, if Titov orders a civilian shot in cold blood, Dussan's response is more likely to be "already done it" than "are you sure?" :P

 

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I'm certainly hoping for at least one instance where Dussan is tasked with wounding/killing an enemy leader from a concealed vantage point (picturing it in a forest, for some reason) while the rest of the team draws fire by engaging the henchmen. Heck, Dussan doesn't even have to succeed - it's still a cool mental image. I can also see Dussan always volunteering to take sentry duty, just in case this time he can nip any attempted ambushes in the bud.

 

...Actually, am I the only one thinking 'war story time' here? If not, any volunteers to write any of this up? :lol:

 

Actually, that could be their entire mission: Over the course of that time period, they could be very busy tracking down the Farseer and Warlock. Eldar are masters of stealth and subterfuge, just trying to find one--when they do not wish to be found--is difficult by many standards.

 

Very good idea, and I could imagine a variety of targets such as "xyz in the vivacity, eliminate" while on the mission.

 

 

Absolutely. Their efforts would likely be aided with the help of the Psyker (since he's critically adept with the Emperor's Tarot, in order to help ascertain the next location they need to investigate). each 'sub-mission' would likely put them against more and more dangerous foes. Perhaps a Wraithguard or two? I can't imagine a full Wraithlord being involved, but one or two Wraithguard I could see (coughcombiplasmacough). I always thought that Deathwatch vs Warp Spiders would be an absolutely awesome fight, but that's really dependant on the overall presence of the Eldar in this campaign, be they smaller or bigger.

 

Man, I feel sorry for some of those Stormtroopers. Some of them are going to get ripped to pieces, if not the whole lot.

 

Yeah, that would be awesome. I bet Einar and Isaik would have a much easier time of it that Dussan. Damn hard to track teleporting enemies through a scope. :D

Damn it, the whole thing would be awesome. Maybe the most awesome part of the whole campaign. :lol:

[Donkey Kong]

Yes, unfortunately xD Then again, that's what they're trained for.

 

Life is the Emperor's currency. Spend it wisely.

 

Where others might carry an abundance of weapons, Dussan only carries his bolter (modified for ease of long-range sniping), a backup bolt pistol and a long, straight dagger.

 

Is this part of his philosophy? Because I can just imagine Isaik walking into the room hefting his heavy bolter in his right hand, with his pistol, shotgun and sword strapped to his legs and ammunition belts tied around his waist and both of them just looking at each other with a raised eyebrow. "That's all you've brought?" "You've brought all that?"

 

How do you think Dussan would get on with Monssaud?

 

any volunteers to write any of this up?

 

I'll give it a go, just tell me what you like :D .

[Ace Debonair]

He is a sternguard, wears several belts of grenades and ammunition drums for his bolter, gladly carries multiple ammunition drums for Isaik's heavy bolter, is overall a kind Astartes. Where Isaik will dislike the Infinity Knight, this one will get along with him fine and understand the pain and confusion.

 

You took care of that one for me. :)

 

I can see Dussan and Monssaud getting along alright, although they might be wary of each other at first.

 

There's no problem with Dussan essentially being team sniper, is there? I'm suddenly unsure if a Deathwatch team would have one.

I forgot to add that Dussan has plenty of clips for his bolter and bolt pistol, but probably doesn't have any grenades on his person.

 

"That's all you've brought?" "You've brought all that?"

:) Great stuff.

[Donkey Kong]

There's no problem with Dussan essentially being team sniper, is there?

 

Absolutely not, the mission the Kill Team is responsible for is mostly made up of assassinations anyway. Besides, if I can make the team bad ;) , you're more than welcome to have the scrawny, cowardly sniper :D (I jest).

 

Maybe the most awesome part of the whole campaign.

 

Ahem, titans :P

 

I can see Dussan and Monssaud getting along alright, although they might be wary of each other at first.

 

Death Heads in general and Dussan are more vocal than most of the Astartes present. While I would assume that Dussan would stereotype Monssaud to be like Isaik, I wounder how he would learn otherwise.

 

For the story, I'm imagining a beginning with the Inquisitor talking with Tobulo about requisitioning a Kill Team. Later the meeting of the Kill Team members documented by some random acolyte, or maybe the Scribe if he is present on the Nausicaa (which I assume he would be). After that comes the missions, a combination of demolitions and assassinations.

[Ace Debonair]

There's no problem with Dussan essentially being team sniper, is there?

 

Absolutely not, the mission the Kill Team is responsible for is mostly made up of assassinations anyway. Besides, if I can make the team bad :cuss , you're more than welcome to have the scrawny, cowardly sniper :D (I jest).

 

Heh. Altram is also the smallest captain, and he's killed a Farseer more than any of the others in this campaign... :P

On a serious note though, I like the idea of Dussan being easily outmuscled by the other marines. When Dussan starts killing enemies the other's haven't even seen yet he'll raise the bad :cuss meter some. :D

 

Maybe the most awesome part of the whole campaign.

 

Ahem, titans :whistling:

Touché, sir. ^_^ The rebels don't get any Titans to fight ours with, do they? That could be pretty neat.

 

I can see Dussan and Monssaud getting along alright, although they might be wary of each other at first.

 

Death Heads in general and Dussan are more vocal than most of the Astartes present. While I would assume that Dussan would stereotype Monssaud to be like Isaik, I wounder how he would learn otherwise.

 

For the story, I'm imagining a beginning with the Inquisitor talking with Tobulo about requisitioning a Kill Team. Later the meeting of the Kill Team members documented by some random acolyte, or maybe the Scribe if he is present on the Nausicaa (which I assume he would be). After that comes the missions, a combination of demolitions and assassinations.

 

Raul'd probably have his suspicions that Monssaud is somewhat different, simply because he wouldn't be quite as antagonistic as Isaik. Perhaps you could have the Kill Team tracking some enemies, and see two Eldar running away in different directions. Titov might then send Isaik and Einar after one group, and Monssaud and Dussan after the others, whilst digging in with the Inquisitor and his men in case of further Eldar sightings. (I'm fairly sure they'd need to keep at least one space marine with the Inquisitor for safety reasons) After the two track down said Eldar and fight through a squad or two of traitor guard together, they'd probably be more inclined to chat.

 

 

As for the scribe, damn good idea.

I could re-write my last story from his point of view, maybe. I could even maybe add Maelbor and the Kill Team there, and a few IG generals, if we've got names for them. I might wait for a bit though, and see if we get any more really cool ideas first.

 

EDIT:

Death Heads in general and Dussan are more vocal than most of the Astartes present.

And you can just see Titov, Einar, and Maelbor exchanging looks and rolling their eyes when the 8,000th argument breaks out between Dussand and Isaik, can't you? :lol:

[DarkKnightCuron]

(I'm fairly sure they'd need to keep at least one space marine with the Inquisitor for safety reasons)

 

That's really what the 250 Stormtroopers are for. While Maelbor might accompany the Deathwatch on a mission or two, he's not exactly going to put himself in a position to where he becomes a hinderance on the team; They're there for a reason, not to babysit the Inquisitor!

 

As for the scribe, damn good idea.

I could re-write my last story from his point of view, maybe. I could even maybe add Maelbor and the Kill Team there, and a few IG generals, if we've got names for them. I might wait for a bit though, and see if we get any more really cool ideas first.

 

I could totally see that. That's a good idea!

[Ace Debonair]

(I'm fairly sure they'd need to keep at least one space marine with the Inquisitor for safety reasons)

 

That's really what the 250 Stormtroopers are for. While Maelbor might accompany the Deathwatch on a mission or two, he's not exactly going to put himself in a position to where he becomes a hinderance on the team; They're there for a reason, not to babysit the Inquisitor!

 

Hmm. I suppose that makes more sense. In that case I imagine Titov would probably join Isaik and Einar in their pursuit, given that I strongly suspect Isaik takes a fair bit of effort sometimes to keep in line. That and they'd want the Eldar alive, which is probably not an order Isaik often gets given. :D

[Brother Argent]

As for names for Imperial Commanders, I've started up the old Guardotron and once warmed up should hopefuly start pumping out guard regiments along with some basic details, eg. Commanding Officer, numbers, type of regiment and basic description. Should be fun.

[Ace Debonair]

As for names for Imperial Commanders, I've started up the old Guardotron and once warmed up should hopefuly start pumping out guard regiments along with some basic details, eg. Commanding Officer, numbers, type of regiment and basic description. Should be fun.

 

Good ol' Guardotron. He'll set us on the right path. :D

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

[Brother Argent]

Well its been a while since I started it up so it may be a bit rusty to begin with but once it gets going it should be good.

[Donkey Kong]

and he's killed a Farseer more than any of the others in this campaign

 

Don't worry. Status won't last forever.

 

The rebels don't get any Titans to fight ours with, do they?

 

Nope. They have Knights, but no Titans.

 

I could re-write my last story from his point of view, maybe. I could even maybe add Maelbor and the Kill Team there, and a few IG generals, if we've got names for them. I might wait for a bit though, and see if we get any more really cool ideas first.

 

I'd recommend that for now, just wait a bit.

 

And you can just see Titov, Einar, and Maelbor exchanging looks and rolling their eyes when the 8,000th argument breaks out between Dussand and Isaik, can't you?

 

Possibly, I don't see Isaik and Dussan like Legolas and Gilmi but more like Sam and Gollum (without the good/ evil connotation), with both at each others throats and more than willing to insult one another, however with Dussan more likely to call Isaik a barbarian first than Isaik calling Dussand a runt. However, Isaik won't stop once Dussan starts.

 

I strongly suspect Isaik takes a fair bit of effort sometimes to keep in line. That and they'd want the Eldar alive, which is probably not an order Isaik often gets given.

 

If you're worth listening to, he'll listen :o ! As for live capture, let me fix that quote for you:

 

That and they'd want the Eldar alive, which is probably not an order Isaik often gets is ever given.

 

should hopefuly start pumping out guard regiments along with some basic details, eg. Commanding Officer, numbers, type of regiment and basic description.

 

There really isn't any need for a greater variety of guardsmen homeworlds, just Perditian and Gagothan regiments:

For Perditia take care to avoid these numbers:

1st

2nd

5th

9th

11th

22nd

30th

45th

50th

53rd

66th

72nd

99th

119th

400th

 

For Gagotha take care to avoid these numbers:

 

32nd

81st

122nd

144th

152nd

163rd

401st

588th

[DarkKnightCuron]

Let me know if this needs adjusting:

 

Inquisitorial Detachment (in full):

 

Inquisitor Maelbor

 

Acolytes/Agents:

Interrogator Corinthius Delmar - Acolyte

Drake Constantine - Militant

Herik Behnsorin - Psyker

? - Scribe

 

Stormtroopers:

Platoons: 8

Squads total: 35 (includes 8 Veteran Squads)

Total forces: 310 (includes 40 Veterans)

Noteable Commanders/Sergeants:

Captain Rodrigus Callinhad (Captain, Commander of Storm Trooper detachment)

Sergeant Qalis Victris (Veteran Sergeant)

Sergeant Trevennor Uzielous (Veteran Sergeant)

 

Ships

1x Vengenace-Class Grand Cruiser The Pious Blade (Inquisitor and Bulk of his Storm Trooper forces reside here) (5 Platoons)

1x Firestorm-Class Frigate Emperor's Light (Inquisitor's agents utilize this particular ship, accompanied by 1 Platoon of Stormtroopers)

2x Sword-Class Frigates Grim Gladius and Grand Katar (Each one carries 1 Platoon of Stormtroopers)

 

 

EDIT: While the detachment from the Ordo Xenos is obvious, I'm curious if an Ordo Heretics (really really small detachment) would be present as well?

[Ace Debonair]

Seems pretty solid to me!

 

That said, I'm not the most knowledgable when it comes to inquisition matters.

I see where you're coming from, though. Since Gehenna Perditia is filled with traitors, perhaps at least some liason with the Ordo Hereticus would make sense.

[DarkKnightCuron]

Seems pretty solid to me!

 

That said, I'm not the most knowledgable when it comes to inquisition matters.

I see where you're coming from, though. Since Gehenna Perditia is filled with traitors, perhaps at least some liason with the Ordo Hereticus would make sense.

 

If nothing else, Inquisitor Maelbor's report would have to be passed to the Ordo Hereticus anyway. Now that I think about it, Inquisitor Maelbor would likely be recieving regular transmissions from a Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor, rather than the Ordo Hereticus actually being there. You really don't need more than one Inquisitor for the job at hand (unless its some pretty deep stuff, like a Daemonic incursion, but that's neither here nor there). At the very end of the campaign, though, the Ordo Hereticus would likely step in after Maelbor is finished with whatever tasks the Ordo Xenos needed to perform, so that the Black Ships could carry away/eliminate any rogue Psykers left over from the battles, as well as possibly place a small garrison of Sisters of Battle there (not to mention a garrison of Imperial Guard for cleanup and reorganizing the colonies/cities there).

 

If the system is a major manufacturing asset in the sub-sector, colonists from another section (likely deemed trustworthy in their faith to the Emperor) would be put in place to resume working the factors in the system.

[Captain Juan Juarez]

I think, given both Xenos and Heretical activity, that you would most likely find an Inquisittor from each branch present; it is highly unlikely that a "rank and file" Inquisitor would bow before another, especially one from a different Ordo.

[Ferrus Manus]

DKC, personally I think you need more agents... but then I did just finish reading about Eisenhorn and his army of acolytes.

[DarkKnightCuron]

DKC, personally I think you need more agents... but then I did just finish reading about Eisenhorn and his army of acolytes.

 

I came to that conclusion a little bit ago as well. I'll be developing a few more in the coming days, unless anyone wants to suggest any?

[Codex Grey]

I think, given both Xenos and Heretical activity, that you would most likely find an Inquisittor from each branch present; it is highly unlikely that a "rank and file" Inquisitor would bow before another, especially one from a different Ordo.

I agree. How about listing the Ordo Hereticus as present in the Campaign, either an Inquisitor or just some agents, but they are mainly concerned with the Imperial Guard and Navy, staying out of both the Ordo Xenos' and Astartes' business? It makes sense that they are present, but to keep things simple we should keep their involvement minimal, at least when it comes to any big campaign decisions and any eventual Deathwatch story.

[DarkKnightCuron]

I think, given both Xenos and Heretical activity, that you would most likely find an Inquisittor from each branch present; it is highly unlikely that a "rank and file" Inquisitor would bow before another, especially one from a different Ordo.

I agree. How about listing the Ordo Hereticus as present in the Campaign, either an Inquisitor or just some agents, but they are mainly concerned with the Imperial Guard and Navy, staying out of both the Ordo Xenos' and Astartes' business? It makes sense that they are present, but to keep things simple we should keep their involvement minimal, at least when it comes to any big campaign decisions and any eventual Deathwatch story.

 

Considering the scale of the conflict, I'll have to agree as well. I had originally thought that having Maelbor as a sort of liason between the different Ordos would be sufficient, but after some thinking, another Inquisitor from the Hereticus probably would work as well, likely with a bodyguard/retainer and an aide of somekind. Maybe include a small force of Sisters of Battle (sect tentative, open to suggestions) to strike against enemy rogue Psykers, or generally just to bolster the offensive surge. Any suggestions for an Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor? For some reason, I'm thinking (possibly) female here, though Maelbor and the female Inquisitor likely would have very little interactions, if only to let each other know where they'll be and they would like the other to stay out of each others' way. Perhaps some character conflict between the two, just to make interactions a little tense. I'm honestly going to have to do some research on the Sisters of Battle though, as that's my weak point when it comes to the Inquisition. Perhaps some of our watchers that are versed with the SoB could enlighten me a bit?

 

Revised Inquisitorial Forces Listing:

 

ORDO HERETICUS

- Inquisitor ???

-- Bodyguard

-- Aide

 

-Adeptus Sororitas Lieutenant/Commander

--Total Sororitas Forces: 8 Squads with Transports

 

-Stormtrooper Commander

--Total Stormtrooper Forces: 3 Platoons (13 Squads)

 

-1x Dauntless-Class Light Cruiser Chariot of the Wise

 

ORDO XENOS

-Inquisitor Maelbor

--Interrogator Corinthius Delmar - Acolyte

--Drake Constantine - Militant

--Herik Behnsorin - Psyker

--Gherik Benson - Bodyguard

 

Stormtroopers:

Platoons: 8

Squads total: 35 (includes 8 Veteran Squads)

Total forces: 310 (includes 40 Veterans)

Noteable Commanders/Sergeants:

Captain Rodrigus Callinhad (Captain, Commander of Storm Trooper detachment)

Sergeant Qalis Victris (Veteran Sergeant)

Sergeant Trevennor Uzielous (Veteran Sergeant)

 

1x Vengenace-Class Grand Cruiser The Pious Blade (Inquisitor and Bulk of his Storm Trooper forces reside here) (5 Platoons)

1x Firestorm-Class Frigate Emperor's Light (Inquisitor's agents utilize this particular ship, accompanied by 1 Platoon of Stormtroopers)

2x Sword-Class Frigates Grim Gladius and Grand Katar (Each one carries 1 Platoon of Stormtroopers)

[Donkey Kong]

Apologies everyone, I've been on a school trip for the past several days and could not access the internet, Model Congress for the curious.

 

I would personally avoid the involvement of the Ordo Malleus, there is no demonic activity present, nor is there any hint of it. The Malleus would have bigger and better things to do.

 

Also, as a note DKC, the Scribe we make constant note of is Michaiel, he is not a member of the Inquisition, but of the Administratum, he is responsible for the documentation of events that occur during the campaign.

 

The Hereticus will likely participate in the persecution of any Eldar Farseers or Warlocks. Though they will have almost no jurisdiction over the use of the killteam, I have no doubt the two may work in concert at one point or another to take down a particular Eldar. I'm also sure they'll want to take any high ranking PDF officers prisoner for interrogation and torture.

 

Hopefully we can get the ball rolling again !

[DarkKnightCuron]

Ah, right, didn't know about the scribe bit! I've gone ahead and edited him and the Ordo Malleus bit out, though.

[Captain Juan Juarez]

The Hereticus will likely participate in the persecution of any Eldar Farseers or Warlocks.

 

No.... The Ordo Xenos would deal with the Eldar, as that isn't what the Hereticus agents deal with.

[Donkey Kong]

No.... The Ordo Xenos would deal with the Eldar, as that isn't what the Hereticus agents deal with.

 

Ordo Hereticus, witch hunters. Eldar are witches. While the Hereticus fight "the enemy within", they are profoundly good at targeting psykers.

Ordo Xenos target aliens in general, more often than not they're usually dealing with larger threats like the Tyranids.

 

Inquisitorial jurisdiction overlaps on multiple occasions, for example, if xenos (chased after by the Ordo Xenos) or cultists (chased after by the Ordo Hereticus) summon daemons (jurisdiction of the Ordo Malleus), is it no longer their role (Xenos and Hereticus)? No. Inquisitors do aid one another to accomplish their goals, or possibly get in the way of accomplishing a goal to accomplish another.

 

Also, before you begin correcting me, please look at what I write:

 

The Hereticus will likely participate in the persecution of any Eldar Farseers or Warlocks.

 

Not take command, not lead, they would participate in. It's more or less like saying that the Inquisitors won't be requisitioning guard units to participate in any larger operation because they should be more concerned with other things.

 

Thanks CJJ, and I do value your opinion greatly. But, I'm sorry to say I think you're wrong on this topic.

[Captain Juan Juarez]

You can think I'm wrong, it's allowed and even occasionally happens.

 

Also, I did read what you had posted including the emphasised but I still disagree :)

[Ace Debonair]

Well, with the end of the Iron Gauntlet coming up, I'm going to be working on my Stonebound for the next few weeks.

Once that's outta the way, though, I'll be more active on this again.

 

As far as I'm concerned, which Inquisitor deals with what is a trifling detail. They'll have to beat close to a thousand Astartes to the punch anyway, and they seldom take prisoners. :P

 

Inquisitor: "Hey, is that a Warlo-"

Death Head Tactical Marine: "Headshot!" *bang*

Inquisitor: "Damn, too slow. Oh hey, is that a-"

 

...You get the idea. :)

 

Hopefully you guys can continue without me and my feeble jokes for a couple of weeks, anyway.