crisps not chips wrote:H.B.M.C., is your opinion of Church of the Damned based on inside information or just hope?

“The Expanse holds treasures beyond anything even a Rogue Trader can imagine. Sometimes the cost of acquiring such treasure is madness and death. I am willing to pay such a price.”
–Rogue Trader Hadarak Fel

A powerful force has awakened from its slumber somewhere deep within the Hecaton Rifts, and if left unchecked it will spell certain doom for the denizens of nearby sectors. As this ancient evil threatens to destroy both the Koronos Expanse and the Calixis Sector, can you and your fellow Explorers learn the truth of its mysterious origins?

Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Fallen Suns, the third and final instalment in The Warpstorm Trilogy for Rogue Trader! A lost Eldar Craftworld has begun a dark voyage of death and disaster, and only the Rogue Traders of the Koronus Expanse stand in the way of its rampage. Journey into a perilous realm of madness and ancient hate; from Footfall to the Serpent’s Cradle and beyond, you must make common cause with allies old and new if they are to survive. The fate of the Koronus Expanse hangs in the balance!

Fallen Suns can be played as a standalone adventure, or as part of the gripping series of adventures that began with the events of The Frozen Reaches and continued through Citadel of Skulls.

The Final Culmination

In The Frozen Reaches, you and your fellow Explorers assisted the beleaguered world of Damaris in its fight against the Ork Warlord Snokgritz (an attack that suggested far darker forces at work). Then, in Citadel of Skulls, your hunt for answers brought you to the world of an infamous Chaos-blessed pirate lord. In Fallen Suns, these ominous events will culminate in an adventure that will shape the future of the Koronus Expanse.

The heretic fleet of the Faceless Lord seeks to claim the Craftworld’s power...can you survive the exciting conclusion to The Warpstorm Trilogy? Keep checking back for more, and look for Fallen Suns at your local game store in the fourth quarter of 2011!

Kanluwen wrote:...Did I read that right or do we get to break a Craftworld?

H.B.M.C. wrote:They finally announced Fallen Suns. Yay.

So wish I could talk about it.

BrookM wrote:I wonder how much an Eldar slave would net us if we sold it to rich nobles.

Noisy_Marine wrote:Can we "fix" the craftworld and sell it back to the Eldar?

BrookM wrote:Since when do Harlequins do that?

Eumerin wrote:

BrookM wrote:Since when do Harlequins do that?

It's in Codex: Eldar. The governor in question was using soulstones in his jewelry.

Eumerin wrote:

BrookM wrote:I wonder how much an Eldar slave would net us if we sold it to rich nobles.

Depends.

Does the noble know that buying said slave is likely to result in a late night visit from a Harlequin troupe that ends in a quick trip (but long stay!) to Commoragh?

Noisy_Marine wrote:

Eumerin wrote:

BrookM wrote:Since when do Harlequins do that?

It's in Codex: Eldar. The governor in question was using soulstones in his jewelry.

Well that's rude. It's not as though he was smashing them with a hammer.

Know the Man, Know the Mission
A preview of The Achilus Assault, the upcoming Deathwatch supplement


“All great deeds are the work of great men. Ours is a galaxy shaped by the will of those with the courage to keep the light of humanity burning and the God-Emperor’s divine dream alive; a dream of unification, faith, and Mankind’s domination over our galaxy, now and forever.”
–Inscription on the wall of Achilus’ Cenotaph

Greetings, Deathwatch players!



Warmaster Tiber Achilus, the first Lord Militant of the Crusade, pioneered the Imperium’s initial efforts in the Jericho Reach. Although this legendary figure remains an inspiration to the Deathwatch, his mysterious demise after only nine years of service has left disturbing questions. Today, we’re pleased to present a look at the meteoric rise and untimely fall of Tiber Achilus.

The Achilus Assault Chapter II preview (pdf, 10.1 MB)
The Achilus Assault Chapter II preview, web-quality (pdf, 752 KB)




Service in His Memory

The Achilus Assault is an exciting upcoming supplement for Deathwatch! This guide to the fires of war raging in the Jericho Reach, from the numberless tides of the Tyranids in Hive Fleet Dagon to the hellish legions of Chaos pouring forth from the Hadex Anomaly, provides Game Masters with a surfeit of antagonists and mysteries to confront a Deathwatch Kill-team.

Keep checking back for more, and look for The Achilus Assault on store shelves later this quarter!

warboss wrote:

Noisy_Marine wrote:Can we "fix" the craftworld and sell it back to the Eldar?

Can't. They're mac people and the Imperium is firmly in the PC camp.

Melissia wrote:

warboss wrote:

Noisy_Marine wrote:Can we "fix" the craftworld and sell it back to the Eldar?

Can't. They're mac people and the Imperium is firmly in the PC camp.

Actually that's a pretty good and amusing explanation... I wonder if we can design a Boot Camp that allows Imperial and Eldar technology to integrate?

FFG wrote: Versatility in Chaos
Using Black Crusade with other Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay titles



“While vile mutants still draw breath, there can be no peace. While obscene heretics’ hearts still beat, there can be no respite. While faithless traitors still live, there can be no forgiveness."
– Verse I of XXV of the Silver Skulls Catechism of Hate

Although Black Crusade is an exciting game in its own right, it also exists amongst an entire collection of Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay game lines. This puts Black Crusade in the unique position of being the only game amongst Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay that allows you to play the Imperium’s adversaries, making it an invaluable source of the deadliest adversaries the Imperium of Man could ever face.

With Black Crusade’s classless Human and Chaos Space Marine character generation system (based on earned experience points), GMs can build tailor-made opponents for their gaming groups. The GM can “scale” his adversaries to his players by matching the adversaries to his players’ experience, and can build Chaos Space Marine or Human adversaries depending on whether their group is playing Deathwatch, Rogue Trader, or Dark Heresy. GMs can even use the Archetypes presented in Black Crusade to create even more tailor-made opponents. A Dark Heresy Acolyte cell might respond well to a subversive Apostate as a nemesis, while a Deathwatch Kill-Team might be called on to hunt down a dangerous Chaos Space Marine Sorcerer.

In addition, Black Crusade provides scores of interesting powers, abilities, and equipment found nowhere else in Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay. From unique psychic powers with a Chaos theme to dangerous Daemon weapons, the GM has no end of choices when he wants to make a nemesis his players won’t soon forget.

Cross-Game Compatibility



The creation of powerful adversaries to use with other game lines is just one way that Black Crusade ties in with the other Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay game lines. In fact, when writing the game we came up with enough suggestions and tips that we decide to devote an entire section of the Game Master’s chapter in the core rulebook to that very topic.

One idea this section explores is that Black Crusade doesn’t just offer new material for the other Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay titles; the other titles have plenty to offer Black Crusade as well. Take Dark Heresy, for example. Books like The Radical’s Handbook and Disciples of the Dark Gods detail many plots by Chaos cults, subversive factions, and radical elements of the Inquisition. Now, by combining this information with Black Crusade, the players can take part in these adventures from the other side. They can help the Pale Throng overthrow the Ologarchs of Tranch, corrupt and bring down the radical Oblationists, and realize the convoluted plans of the Brotherhood of the Horned Darkness. Or if Rogue Trader is more a group’s style, merging the two books can be a perfect way to run a pirate warship out of the cursed world of Iniquity.

Finally, this section discusses the rules changes between Black Crusade and other game lines. Although the four games are still completely compatible, Black Crusade did make some adjustments and updates to the rules set. Some of these were to make the mechanics match the game’s theme, others were means of streamlining and improving gameplay. The Game Master chapter in Black Crusade outlines these changes clearly and concisely. That way when GMs and players are using different Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay game lines together, they know exactly what might be different. More importantly, the section discusses how to merge any differences between rules sets in simple and straightforward ways.

How will you combine your Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay campaign? Discuss below or on our forums, and look for Black Crusade on store shelves later this quarter!

FFG wrote:The Church of the Damned is Now on Sale
Pick up part two of The Apostacy Gambit, a Dark Heresy Campaign



“Praise be that I have seen a glimpse of such holiness! Finally, life holds no more mysteries for me.”
–Pilgrim outside the gates of the Cathedral of Illumination

The Church of the Damned, an adventure for Dark Heresy, is now on sale at your local retailer and on our webstore! Investigating corruption within the Ecclesiarchy itself is as delicate as it is dangerous, but when an influential leader is suspected of heresy, you and your fellow Acolytes will uncover an ever-deepening conspiracy that could spell the end of the entire Calixis Sector...

The Church of the Damned is the second adventure in The Apostasy Gambit, a Dark Heresy campaign that takes a cell of Acolytes from investigating the tragic history of a warped Cathedral to crusading against a conspiracy within one of the Imperium’s most vaunted organisations. While The Church of the Damned continues the events started in The Black Sepulchre, it also includes starting points to be played on its own or as part of your own campaign.

In the name of the Emperor



Dark Heresy’s lead developer took the time to share his thoughts about The Church of the Damned, and how it seamlessly ties in to the events depicted in Black Sepulchre:

Dark Heresy is a game of investigation, and while there is plenty of action to be had, the core experience is one of mystery and conspiracy. The Church of the Damned sees the Acolytes embracing that role and leading an investigation into the heart of one of the Imperium’s most powerful organizations. Witnesses must be questioned, information researched, and crime scenes examined.

Of course, there is a good deal of combat too, with a variety of new and familiar foes. Hair raising, skin of your teeth, knock down, drag out combat. This may be the deadliest adventure we’ve ever written. Don’t expect to save the entire Calixis Sector and come away with all your fate points... or limbs!

The Maledictor’s Hand, a secret group of fanatical extremists, manipulates the Imperium from the shadows. You and your fellow Acolytes must hurry to stop their dark plot before it’s too late. But who can you trust?

Head to your local retailer and pick up your copy of The Church of the Damned today!

Black Crusade will be Available at Gen Con
Pick up your copy of Black Crusade from the FFG booth at Gen Con



“Without the light of Chaos, the universe would stagnate and collapse. Only though this struggle, can any advancement occur.”
–The Book of Magnus

Black Crusade, the upcoming RPG highly anticipated by Warhammer 40,000 veterans and new fans alike, will be on sale at Gen Con Indy 2011!

A new addition in the Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay line.

Black Crusade is a remarkable standalone RPG that offers players an entirely new perspective on the conflict between the Imperium of Man and the forces of Chaos. This groundbreaking concept delivers the unprecedented opportunity to play as a Disciple of the Dark Gods, whether as a Chaos Space Marine or a human Servant of Chaos. Why resist? Wealth, power, and glory await those who serve the Ruinous Powers, and the only price is your humanity.


Visit our booth to pick up your copy

Let the intoxicating lure of Chaos lead you down the path of corruption...to the FFG booth on Thursday. Black Crusade will debut on Thursday morning when our retail area opens. We will have limited copies of this remarkable Warhammer 40,000 roleplaying game, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to obtain a copy and begin playing as a Disciple of the Dark Gods!

Swear allegiance to your dark masters and reap the rewards when you pick up your copy of Black Crusade at Gen Con Indy 2011!