Difference between revisions of "Silver Skulls"
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| − | Chapter's origins are lost to antiquity, but it's quite possible, that it was founded because of strategic prognostication | + | Chapter's origins are lost to antiquity, but it's quite possible, that it was founded because of strategic prognostication. |
| − | Silver Skulls are said to be among the most renowned and honored chapters of the Second Founding's ranks | + | Silver Skulls are said to be among the most renowned and honored chapters of the Second Founding's ranks. |
| − | Chapter's progenitors are Ultramarines | + | Chapter's progenitors are Ultramarines. |
| − | Their gene-seed is of a new generation | + | Their gene-seed is of a new generation and has no deficiencies. |
| + | Chapter has no flaws except extreme superstitiousness. | ||
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'''Founding Fathers''': Chief Prognosticator Vashiro | '''Founding Fathers''': Chief Prognosticator Vashiro | ||
'''Homeworld''': Feral World of Varsavia | '''Homeworld''': Feral World of Varsavia | ||
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'''Organization''': Divergent Chapter (they possess specialist rank known as a "Prognosticator") | '''Organization''': Divergent Chapter (they possess specialist rank known as a "Prognosticator") | ||
;Combat Doctrine: The Silver Skulls have a reputation for being fierce fighters, warriors who acquitted themselves on the field of battle with an almost legendary savagery. They preferred to deploy more as skirmishers than line troops, unleashing their strength where it would make the most difference when fighting alongside other Imperial military forces. Their refusal to give ground during combat was a defining trait of the Chapter. | ;Combat Doctrine: The Silver Skulls have a reputation for being fierce fighters, warriors who acquitted themselves on the field of battle with an almost legendary savagery. They preferred to deploy more as skirmishers than line troops, unleashing their strength where it would make the most difference when fighting alongside other Imperial military forces. Their refusal to give ground during combat was a defining trait of the Chapter. | ||
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'''Speciality Restriction''': none | '''Speciality Restriction''': none | ||
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'''Special Equipment''': Imperial Tarot | '''Special Equipment''': Imperial Tarot | ||
'''Beliefs''': Varsavian Orthodoxy | '''Beliefs''': Varsavian Orthodoxy | ||
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'''Chapter Enemies''': Red Corsairs | '''Chapter Enemies''': Red Corsairs | ||
'''Battle Cry''': "Primus Inter Pares!" | '''Battle Cry''': "Primus Inter Pares!" | ||
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| + | ==Silver Skulls Characters== | ||
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| + | '''Characteristic Modifiers''': +5 to two characteristics of the player’s choice | ||
| + | ;Solo Mode Ability :This Chapter has been trained to spot minute disturbances of the warp pressing in on realspace. This attunement to the empyrean grants the character the Psyniscience Skill as a Trained Skill. The Battle-Brother may also re-roll any failed Willpower Tests to resist a psychic power. | ||
| + | ;Squad Mode Attack Patterns - Storm of Hell :Action: Full Action, Cost: 3, Sustained: Yes. While this ability is in effect, The Battle-Brother and those within Support Range of him gain the Furious Assault Talent and the Frenzy Talent. At Rank 4, activating this ability is a Half Action. | ||
| + | ;Squad Mode Defensive Stances - Rally Cry (as Ultramarines) :When a Battle-Brother uses this ability, it instantly restores a number of | ||
| + | Cohesion equal to his Fellowship Bonus. The reverence the Ultramarines hold for their Primarch and the strength of will required to make a Rally Cry is such that a Battle-Brother may only use this ability once per game session. | ||
'''Custom Chapter Advance Tables''': No Respite to the Enemy | '''Custom Chapter Advance Tables''': No Respite to the Enemy | ||
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| + | {| class="standard" | ||
| + | !Advance||Cost||Type||Prerequisites | ||
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| + | |Dodge||100||Skill|| | ||
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| + | |Dodge +10||200||Skill||Dodge | ||
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| + | |Dodge +20||200||Skill||Dodge +10 | ||
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| + | |Tactics (any)||100||Skill|| | ||
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| + | |Tactics (any) +10||100||Skill||Tactics (any)|| | ||
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| + | |Tactics (any) +20||100||Skill||Tactics (any) +10|| | ||
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| + | |Gunslinger||600||Talent||BS 40, Two Weapon Wielder (Ballistic)|| | ||
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| + | |Two Weapon Wielder (Ballistic)||400||Talent||BS 35, Ag 35 | ||
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| + | Two Weapon Wielder (Melee)||400||Talent||WS 35, Ag 35|| | ||
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| + | Mighty Shot||400||Talent||BS 40 | ||
| + | |} | ||
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Revision as of 18:50, 28 February 2012
Chapter's origins are lost to antiquity, but it's quite possible, that it was founded because of strategic prognostication.
Silver Skulls are said to be among the most renowned and honored chapters of the Second Founding's ranks.
Chapter's progenitors are Ultramarines.
Their gene-seed is of a new generation and has no deficiencies.
Chapter has no flaws except extreme superstitiousness.
Founding Fathers: Chief Prognosticator Vashiro
Homeworld: Feral World of Varsavia
Predominant Terrain: Temperate
Relationship with Home World: Distant Rule
Organization: Divergent Chapter (they possess specialist rank known as a "Prognosticator")
- Combat Doctrine
- The Silver Skulls have a reputation for being fierce fighters, warriors who acquitted themselves on the field of battle with an almost legendary savagery. They preferred to deploy more as skirmishers than line troops, unleashing their strength where it would make the most difference when fighting alongside other Imperial military forces. Their refusal to give ground during combat was a defining trait of the Chapter.
Speciality Restriction: none
Special Equipment: Imperial Tarot
Beliefs: Varsavian Orthodoxy
Chapter Status: Nominal
Chapter Friends: Adepta Sororita
Chapter Enemies: Red Corsairs
Battle Cry: "Primus Inter Pares!"
Silver Skulls Characters
Characteristic Modifiers: +5 to two characteristics of the player’s choice
- Solo Mode Ability
- This Chapter has been trained to spot minute disturbances of the warp pressing in on realspace. This attunement to the empyrean grants the character the Psyniscience Skill as a Trained Skill. The Battle-Brother may also re-roll any failed Willpower Tests to resist a psychic power.
- Squad Mode Attack Patterns - Storm of Hell
- Action: Full Action, Cost: 3, Sustained: Yes. While this ability is in effect, The Battle-Brother and those within Support Range of him gain the Furious Assault Talent and the Frenzy Talent. At Rank 4, activating this ability is a Half Action.
- Squad Mode Defensive Stances - Rally Cry (as Ultramarines)
- When a Battle-Brother uses this ability, it instantly restores a number of
Cohesion equal to his Fellowship Bonus. The reverence the Ultramarines hold for their Primarch and the strength of will required to make a Rally Cry is such that a Battle-Brother may only use this ability once per game session.
Custom Chapter Advance Tables: No Respite to the Enemy
| Advance | Cost | Type | Prerequisites | |
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| Dodge | 100 | Skill | | |
| Dodge +10 | 200 | Skill | Dodge | |
| Dodge +20 | 200 | Skill | Dodge +10 | |
| Tactics (any) | 100 | Skill | | |
| Tactics (any) +10 | 100 | Skill | Tactics (any) | |
| Tactics (any) +20 | 100 | Skill | Tactics (any) +10 | |
| Gunslinger | 600 | Talent | BS 40, Two Weapon Wielder (Ballistic) | |
| Two Weapon Wielder (Ballistic) | 400 | Talent | BS 35, Ag 35 |
