A.T. Posted December 31, 2025 Share Posted December 31, 2025 8 hours ago, Lysimachus said: Could we ask Xerxes to repair the damaged bits of our armour? Hagga luckily only had 1 arm that got dropped from AV8 to AV7, but it would be nice to get it fixed? Can do. Given the timescale this may be a good time for Xerxes to set up his forge facilities - depending on the quanity of components required. Any bonuses going forward will help with more complex jobs as well as reducing any chance of failure on repairs. Mazer Rackham, Xin Ceithan and Lysimachus 1 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted December 31, 2025 Share Posted December 31, 2025 On 12/24/2025 at 2:32 PM, Lysimachus said: As far as I know, you haven't overspent? Mortals start the game with 1000xp, Marines with 500. Since then we've earned 2 lots of 500, meaning that Marines are on 1500xp and Mortals are on 2000. So if you've spent 1750, you've got 250 still to spend? Kraggan bought a Simple Characteristic Advancement in Strength (100) and acquired the Athletics skill (100), putting him at Khorne 7. Kraggan has 29 Infamy, 12 Corruption Points (up from 8) and a Khorne Alignment. Roll away please GM. Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted December 31, 2025 Author Share Posted December 31, 2025 D100 is 55. Machine God 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted December 31, 2025 Share Posted December 31, 2025 32 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said: D100 is 55. Pseudo-Daemonhood. Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted December 31, 2025 Author Share Posted December 31, 2025 (edited) 1 hour ago, Machine God said: Pseudo-Daemonhood. Yep. You can modify it up or down by 3 (so to 53, or 58) if you wish, or stick. Otherwise you turn into a Bloodletter. Ish. Edited December 31, 2025 by Mazer Rackham Necronaut 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted December 31, 2025 Share Posted December 31, 2025 (edited) 53 is Inside Out which isn't helpful. 58 is Intelligent Cyst, which could be fun for Roleplaying purposes. Kraggan is 'blessed' with an Intelligent Cyst. Edited January 1 by Machine God Roleplay Shenanigans Mazer Rackham, Necronaut and Xin Ceithan 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 With respect to Alignment: All characters with Khorne advances gained +1 step with the defeat of Delly Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 With all the new Players sorted out, Lysi will be running a short and tidy intro game for - @Iron Father Ferrum and @FabiusV4lcoran. In the mean time, if there is any other left over housekeeping to be discussed, please keep it to OOC for now to clear the decks. Once the onboarding sesh is done, xp and rewards will come into force to align the new players with existing players and tie everything up for Part II - which will start when it starts. Spectre is in live Play, with Players who are not currently in this Campaign. My duty as GM is to them first. FabiusV4lcoran, Trokair, Iron Father Ferrum and 4 others 4 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabiusV4lcoran Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 6 hours ago, Mazer Rackham said: With all the new Players sorted out, Lysi will be running a short and tidy intro game for - @Iron Father Ferrum and @FabiusV4lcoran. Spectre is in live Play, with Players who are not currently in this Campaign. My duty as GM is to them first. The extra name threw me; is there gonna be a separate thread or is this gonna be in the Blackest Heart IC, where I posted last time? Lysimachus and Mazer Rackham 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 6 minutes ago, FabiusV4lcoran said: The extra name threw me; is there gonna be a separate thread or is this gonna be in the Blackest Heart IC, where I posted last time? Correct, all in the one place. Board policy is not to open too many threads for the same thing, so when Part II kicks off, it will be the same thread as well. It also enhances the reading experience, making every narrative post a cohesive piece of the story, and compresses the admin duties. Necronaut, FabiusV4lcoran, Lysimachus and 1 other 1 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 @FabiusV4lcoran @Iron Father Ferrum I'll be aiming to kick things off by the end of the weekend, or maybe a day or two into next week? But once we get going, I'll be aiming to move us along at a decent pace! FabiusV4lcoran, Xin Ceithan, Iron Father Ferrum and 1 other 1 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Ferrum Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Sweet. Mazer got me started with one post in the IC thread and I've been antsy ever since! Lysimachus and Mazer Rackham 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabiusV4lcoran Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Lysimachus said: @FabiusV4lcoran @Iron Father Ferrum I'll be aiming to kick things off by the end of the weekend, or maybe a day or two into next week? But once we get going, I'll be aiming to move us along at a decent pace! I told Mazer in a PM; I am NOT a rusher. I love the flexibility of PBP, and Lord knows real life is busy and stressful enough without leisure becoming a chore. *Edit: I post quick responses because I'm really anxious about people waiting on me. It is not intended to rush others. Edited January 1 by FabiusV4lcoran Mazer Rackham, Trokair, Lysimachus and 1 other 3 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, FabiusV4lcoran said: I told Mazer in a PM; I am NOT a rusher. I love the flexibility of PBP, and Lord knows real life is busy and stressful enough without leisure becoming a chore. *Edit: I post quick responses because I'm really anxious about people waiting on me. It is not intended to rush others. You're in very capable hands, chap, don't fret. Sit back, let the heresy flow through you. 1 hour ago, Iron Father Ferrum said: Sweet. Mazer got me started with one post in the IC thread and I've been antsy ever since! Excellent! Gentlemen, enjoy your game. FabiusV4lcoran and Necronaut 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabiusV4lcoran Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Okay we need more heretical responses in the like/support/agree area. WHERE'S MY EIGHT-POINTED STAR?! Mazer Rackham, Xin Ceithan, Necronaut and 1 other 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Ferrum Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 @Lysimachus let me know if you need me to make any Stealth and/or Awareness tests during the foot approach to the facility. Lysimachus 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 If that is your first move, then yep I'd say one each of Stealth and Awareness would be appropriate. Due to the terrain being uneven and with a reasonable level of cover, I'd say a +10 to the Stealth test would be fitting. If you want, add them to your IC post and we'll see what happens! Iron Father Ferrum and Necronaut 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Ferrum Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I edited them into the my post. Mazer Rackham and Lysimachus 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabiusV4lcoran Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I was thinking this might be a spot I'd make an awareness check for any other signs of an emergency or change of circumstances like booms or shouting...? Mazer Rackham and Lysimachus 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 On 1/2/2026 at 12:20 AM, Mazer Rackham said: You're in very capable hands, chap, don't fret. Sit back, let the heresy flow through you. Excellent! Gentlemen, enjoy your game. Yes @Lysimachus has slowed down. He doesn't post at Plunder speeds anymore. Mazer Rackham and Lysimachus 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Machine God said: Yes @Lysimachus has slowed down. He doesn't post at Plunder speeds anymore. Ha! Yes, I have learned! Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6149983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Ferrum Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 @Lysimachus So if the facility is to the east, I assume I'm approaching then from the west (left side of the map)? Also, what's the sun's position in the sky? Midday, near dusk, middle of the night? Mazer Rackham, Trokair and Lysimachus 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6150091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 25 minutes ago, Iron Father Ferrum said: @Lysimachus So if the facility is to the east, I assume I'm approaching then from the west (left side of the map)? Correct. 25 minutes ago, Iron Father Ferrum said: Also, what's the sun's position in the sky? Midday, near dusk, middle of the night? Very smart question. We'll say we started the game at midday, so by the time you've moved up to your current position, 2 or 3 hours have passed? Note: in the Data thread, Mazer described the Ithyca-II star as green, small, main phase. Necronaut, Trokair, Iron Father Ferrum and 1 other 3 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6150099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine God Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) However, at night time, most of those guards would be asleep, and the few awake were unlikely to be armed or armored. Plus, the barracks themselves provided cover from visual acquisition from the surrounding towers. It was probably the best out of four bad options. Unless they have a good set of shift rotations. Early Shift, Mid-Shift and Late Shift Edited January 5 by Machine God Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6150157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Ferrum Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I admit it's possible that the prison runs the mines 24/7, but I'm assuming the work is conducted during an 18-ish hour day shift with a 6 hour allotment for sleep during night time hours, in which case the guard force will be at its strongest during the daylight hours when the workforce actively needs to be patrolled. If this is the case, then fewer guards will be awake and fewer will be active within the facility during nighttime hours. Again, I could be completely wrong, but putting aside the guard shifts, the northern approach just has the shortest distance from perimeter fence to another structure for cover & concealment from the other towers. I doubt the armories are within pre-fab barracks and are instead within the main complex, so even if I do have to wade through some off-duty guards they will ideally be unarmored and bearing only rudimentary or light arms. Mazer Rackham, Machine God and Lysimachus 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383216-bc-the-blackest-heart-ooc/page/62/#findComment-6150177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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