May I pick the Omnissiah's brain?

[Jacobius]

Hey All,

 

I have a few questions that I would love to hear your opinions on.

 

My DIY SM chapter is set up in a sector to protect 3 forgeworlds, Accatran, Metalicus and one I made up called Roma. My chapter has a good rapport with their techmarines and the 3 forgeworlds and vice versa.

 

My questions are as follows.

 

1. Does a forgeworld produce all kinds of things but only specialise in a certain class of vehicle or type of weapon for instance? Or is it more that they only produce Baal class predators, for example, and nothing else? Or is there a spectrum from worlds that only produce one thing to worlds that produce only tanks to worlds that do nearly everything? I'm asking this because part of my fluff is that my chapter is well equipped with master crafted weapons, artificer armour etc. as a result of their relationship with the 3 forgeworlds and this won't work if the 3 forgeworlds only make combat knives, T-shirts and flashlights...

 

2. Is it plausible to have a SM chapter to defend the forgeworlds in the first place or are they expected to be fairly autonomous and only call for SM help if they're being overrun? The whole idea goes out the window if I have to have a hive fleet bearing down on the forgeworlds before a SM chapter is called in/set up to protect them.

 

3. This question is more specific to the fluff relating to one of my ex-Chapter Masters. What would a Chapter Master have to do to be honoured with a custom made Dreadnought worked on by artisans from all 3 worlds when he falls in battle? Would the 3 worlds in question do this or would they requisition the work from a forgeworld that specialises in Dreadnoughts? Is it more likely to be a long history of defending these three worlds or a singular act such as saving the life of the Fabricator-General of one of the worlds.

 

Your thoughts are much appreciated.

 

-J-

[Gaz1858]

1. Forgeworlds can make pretty much anything, and do.

 

2. A planet can be a forge world and be a space marine homeworld

 

3. Personal and political relationships with the fabricator generals of each planet. Gret honour in battle. Anything along those lines

[Tutteman]

Well Forge Worlds can generally look after themselves, what with Titans, all their special tech, skitari. This said, they could always need some help.

 

And I'd avoid placing the homeworld ON a forgeworld. Have it nearby, that way you can have the advantages of the forge world's tech/supplies without explaining why the notoriously secretively/paranoid adepts have allowed some Marines to set up base on their world.

[WarInHeaven]

3. This question is more specific to the fluff relating to one of my ex-Chapter Masters. What would a Chapter Master have to do to be honoured with a custom made Dreadnought worked on by artisans from all 3 worlds when he falls in battle? Would the 3 worlds in question do this or would they requisition the work from a forgeworld that specialises in Dreadnoughts? Is it more likely to be a long history of defending these three worlds or a singular act such as saving the life of the Fabricator-General of one of the worlds.

 

i've got a simular idea a few days ago:

a (large) group of scouts arrive ahead of the main force sent to aid a forge world invaded by orks, thanks to there traps, sneaky tacktics and hit & run operated they wear down the horde. when the orks attack the forges, scouts with snipers is ordered to hide in ventage points, and only shoot when there leader give the order, after the leader and his group get the ork warboss in the open, they al fire at the same time, decapitating the warboss and the horde at the same time. after that the marines arrive the orks are easly issolated and exterminated. the lord-fabricator rewards the most heroic of the scouts (who became space marines) with personaly master crafted suits of power-armour shortly after.

[Gaz1858]

Although look to the Raven Guard. They have the output of a "small forge world" apparently so there must be some sort of colaboration possible between the Tech Magi and the Raven Guard.

[Tutteman]

Very true Gaz1858. Although Deliverance is the moon of a forge world and the forge world is ruled by the Adeptus Mechanicum. I believe that was a term of the Treaty of Mars, all forge worlds are ruled by Mars. Don't get me wrong, it could happen, and as this is your DIY Jacobius you can do whatever you want, just be ready to explain why. What would probably work better is have the homworld in the same system as one of the forge worlds. You can carry the idea of defending these forge worlds by saying that they are vital to the sub sector etc etc and so a chapter was formed to assist them when they were in dire need. From here link to heroic story that earns much respect or at least a good working relationship. :)

 

BUT remember, this is YOUR DIY. If you don't like what we're saying. Ignore us...no really, do. ;)

[Jacobius]

Hey All,

 

Many thanks for your input.

 

I never intended the homeworld to be a forgeworld. The chapter was set up on a world called Remus so that it could protect the 3 forgeworlds, one of which I made up (dark blue, almost invisible link to IA in sig if you wish to read more).

 

Upon a second reading of my post I realise this was not clear at all.

 

I think I have answers to most of my questions, just to clarify, would it be unusual for 3 forgeworlds to work together on a single vehicle etc.? The Dread I have in mind is somewhat unique in that it is quadrupedal, has fangs and a tail and howls at the moon...if you know what i mean... :)

 

-J-

[Gaz1858]

I cant wait to see what on earth/terra your gonna make!!!

 

But in terms of if its possible or not, the 40K universe is entirely yours to do with as you see fit. Its hard to answer yes/no to this kinda question because unless its totally unrealistic(40k wise) then yeh go for it. Three Forges working together one might do the quadraped legs the other the sarcophagus and the other the weapons systems.

 

Gonna have a read of your IA now

[2.71828]

Three Forges working together one might do the quadraped legs the other the sarcophagus and the other the weapons systems.

 

Ah, the International space-station...

 

Your postulates are correct. This link will provide you with a more proficient understanding of how logistical parameters are devised. http://www.mtain.com/logistics/loglsa.htm

[Arkangilos]

One EXTREMELY importan note though, the Mechanicus DO NOT have the Baal Preditor chasis. Those are secrets that the BA and their successors keep to themselves. That is one of the things behind the Mechanicus always trying to get the Baal Preditor, and they hold a grudge against those of Sanguinius because of it.

 

Also, Space Marines are fully capable of creating their own gear, and do not need a forge world, IIRC. Some do have close ties and get some better equipment sometimes (like TDA suits) but for the most part don't need them.