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Alright, after a massive null in RPGs I decided to start a deathwatch campaign. Most of the group doesn't know any fluff, so canon issues won't be too much of an issue. Now this is where I need some advice.

1: I figured this would revolve around a space hulk, with multiple insertions and exfils. Allowing for the group to rank up and gain more access to wargear as they progress. Does this sound like it would run smoothly, and still give a good sense of fast paced action. Or would a space hulk be too closed of an environment for the group, if so do you have any advice?
2: Opposition/main enemy, I have not yet decided on who the opfor are, I am thinking either a Genestealer army with an infected Lord Inquisitor. Or a Chaos Fleet with a former Deathwatch Captain as a tactical advisor. Which would sound better to you if you were players. Or do you have an idea that sounds better?
3: Some objectives would help, considering I know next to nothing about Space Hulks what would some suitable primary, secondary, and tertiary objectives.
4: I figure some Allied Imperial Guard forces on the hulk(after clearing an LZ)would be nice, it would give context for the groups might and a possible future ally in a fight.
5: This is silly, but I am absolutely atrocious with names, what would a good name be for a Space Hulk
6: Do you have any questions, concerns, or advice on this system?


P.S. Apologies if this is in the wrong section feel free to move if necessary Mods, 40k general seemed like the best place for this.

P.P.S. I will update this main part as questions and concerns come up