Orphus Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been thinking up fluff for my Wolf Priest but could do with some insight on this. After a fight vs nids and a very bad incident with Black Templars, my WP and his space wolves are forced to go AWOL, as misinformation on their "betrayal" will reach the inquisition. With their Battle Barge/Srike Cruiser irreparabley damaged by nids, they are forced to hijack some sort of Warp-faring ship in order to escape. What sort of ship could they hijack, with the help of an Iron Priest? There are quite alot of SW (40+) but would the BT's barge be a bit much? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillen Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yeah with that few a Destroyer or something small. Maybe a Strike Crusier if there is a reason it is under strengthed. Maybe they trick the Black Templars to the ground and then sneak in a Thunderhawk heading back up. They deploy and the Thunderhawk flies cap to shoot down the Black Templars while the Marines seize the bridge and a battery to shoot down returning black templars. Or maybe really stealthy. The Thunderhawk lands and scouts get out and kill off the Black templars in the hanger then move towards the bridge while the grey hunters follow in thier wake. Then they jump out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2535844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been thinking up fluff for my Wolf Priest but could do with some insight on this.After a fight vs nids and a very bad incident with Black Templars, my WP and his space wolves are forced to go AWOL, as misinformation on their "betrayal" will reach the inquisition. With their Battle Barge/Srike Cruiser irreparabley damaged by nids, they are forced to hijack some sort of Warp-faring ship in order to escape. What sort of ship could they hijack, with the help of an Iron Priest? There are quite alot of SW (40+) but would the BT's barge be a bit much? Just a bit. 40 SMs could get away on something as small as a Cobra if you need to. Personally though, Id have them make a deal with a Rogue Traders vessel and return to Fenris- the galaxy is a big place, and if theyre not actually Chaos Tainted they can probly get back to the fang and hash it out with Logan. Remember, even an imperial escort is about 2km long, and can hold a thousand men without trouble, plus the crew. Not only could the marines get passage, but ALL of their living bondsmen aswell. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2535883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Maybe you could PM a Mr. Huron Blackheart? I hear he is pretty good at pinching ships-for-Wolves ~ entendre2 *snigger* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2535890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphus Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yeah with that few a Destroyer or something small. Maybe a Strike Crusier if there is a reason it is under strengthed. Maybe they trick the Black Templars to the ground and then sneak in a Thunderhawk heading back up. They deploy and the Thunderhawk flies cap to shoot down the Black Templars while the Marines seize the bridge and a battery to shoot down returning black templars. Or maybe really stealthy. The Thunderhawk lands and scouts get out and kill off the Black templars in the hanger then move towards the bridge while the grey hunters follow in thier wake. Then they jump out. Good idea, might ad this to my fluff, very sneaky :D Just a bit. 40 SMs could get away on something as small as a Cobra if you need to. Personally though, Id have them make a deal with a Rogue Traders vessel and return to Fenris- the galaxy is a big place, and if theyre not actually Chaos Tainted they can probly get back to the fang and hash it out with Logan. Remember, even an imperial escort is about 2km long, and can hold a thousand men without trouble, plus the crew. Not only could the marines get passage, but ALL of their living bondsmen aswell. I never actually considered Rogue Traders; why didn't i think of that? I'm a bit sketchy on 40k ship sizes/capacities etc so it's great to get some examples. And i guess a barge is a little excessive for 40+ wolves, but there will be more later... Maybe you could PM a Mr. Huron Blackheart?I hear he is pretty good at pinching ships-for-Wolves ~ entendre2 *snigger* *i look at my SW* Yarrrrr, they just not crazy enough to go out sailin' the high Warp seas with them scurvey Chaotic Pirates (yet)! yahaharrr :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2535959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmellon Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Don't know how it will affect your fluff, but a Rogue trader vessel could pop out of the warp nearing planet x on a routine supply run, encounter the wolves who make a deal with them to take them to fenris in exchange for rights to shipping lanes in Wolves controlled space, traders are greedy and no hijacking needs to occur, thus no taint, thus all that needs explaining is the BT incident to the OLD WOLF. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2536230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I like the idea of a Rogue Trader, but more along the lines of, "This vessel is now ours. You can die in service to the Great Wolf and thus be redeemed in the eyes of the Allfather or you can just die now and we still take your ship." Maybe even have it being a Rogue "slave" Trader that the Wolves takeover with help of a very gratefully liberated crew. Thus you have the Wolves only fighting the evi; Traders themselves and not all the bondsman/crew and thus get a loyal crew. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2536401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 small spacehulk? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2536583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphus Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 I've got it! My SW manage to get a lift by some Rogue Traders however they think that they can pervent the SW from leaving... A very bad idea :D So my Space Wolves tear apart the tradies and ride back to Fenris, where the Great Wolf gives them "mop up" duties for handling the situation badly (if other Astartes have a problem with his wolves, Logan wants to know-so he can work out any problems or join in with the ass-whupping if need be) and sends them to planets SW have been on to oversee planitary stability(this joins in with my Wolf Lord's fluff, as my company has not formed yet). Maybe even have it being a Rogue "slave" Trader that the Wolves takeover with help of a very gratefully liberated crew. Thus you have the Wolves only fighting the evi; Traders themselves and not all the bondsman/crew and thus get a loyal crew. That fits in with my fluff perfectly! I know I don't have to take everyone's ideas and use them but all this detail is great. Thanks heaps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2536822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatoth Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Why should the emperors finest need to high jack a ship? They could simply board and demand to be transported to XX on serious secret orders. I doubt any civilian or even smaller fleet vessel will refuse them. An escort or forgate should be no problem at all. A rogue trader is a different thing. Depending on his standing and rank a RT might be able to refuse SMs, and even have some in his own retinue forces. He might do it to get on their good side, but the chances that there are inquisition forces somewhere around in his force is bigger then on a normal ship. Maybe even have it being a Rogue "slave" Trader that the Wolves takeover with help of a very gratefully liberated crew. Thus you have the Wolves only fighting the evil Traders themselves and not all the bondsman/crew and thus get a loyal crew. A RT has an official imperial charter, so slaves on such a ship are slaves of the imperium in a way, liberating them is working against the imperium. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213131-vehicleship-hijacking-fluff/#findComment-2537311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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