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**H.B.M.C.**

It's more than just a bestiary though. There's tons more in this book than just adversary profiles. It's chock full of them, sure, but it's goes way beyond that. It's more akin to Jericho Reach (but with more adversary profiles) than Mark of the Xenos or The Koronus Bestiary.

Can't really say any more than that other than I was happily surprised at the depth of this book. It's a great read, and wonderful for OW GM's.

**Melissia**

I know. I expect more than just a bestiary out of FFG.

**BaronIveagh**

H.B.M.C. wrote:

I don’t want to alarm anyone, but there is a Guard vehicle in this book that I didn’t write. Shocking I know, but together we can make it through such trauma.

Well, if they started just taking the stats directly from my forum posts, they haven't told me about it. Though it would probably save them some time... i have statted just about every single IG vehicle in one forum or another for this system.

**MajorStoffer**

Such a cool system, Rogue Trader in particular tickles my fancy, problem is I can't get anyone in to it.

My 40k crowd doesn't have another shared day off other than our TT day, and my friends who play RPGs look down their nose at 40k, save for 2 of the 12. Comic books are much more serious and believable settings....

One day, I can hope.

**Maxim C. Gatling**

MajorStoffer wrote:
Such a cool system, Rogue Trader in particular tickles my fancy, problem is I can't get anyone in to it.

My 40k crowd doesn't have another shared day off other than our TT day, and my friends who play RPGs look down their nose at 40k, save for 2 of the 12. Comic books are much more serious and believable settings....

One day, I can hope.

Same problem. They'll play Dark Heresy, and they own all the other books (for reference material for Dark Heresy) but I can't get them to play Rogue Trader for my life. The younger players don't like the starship combat. I'm not a huge fan of it either, but I'm an old-school gamer so I 'fixed' it so you can play twice the ships in half the time with the same results.

Rogue Trader is such a natural crossover to Only War too. Back in the beginning...Rogue Traders regularly commanded regiments of Imperial Guard. (even Space Marines, but let's not complicate things). Not just a mish-mash of pirate mercenaries, but whole armies.

It's weird, you know? Kids are totally into the "phat lewt" games when they turn on the Xbox. D&D? It's all about "I loot the body". Not sure why I can't get them into RT.

**Bobthehero**

If we're going by Only War, loot sucks.

Considering that in about 9 session our highlight loot-wise was a demonic/necron/cursed/thing powersword that we promply blew up after it tried to take over the Sarge, yeah, loot sucks.

Doesn't help that our starter gear, even if we started the game by coming down from a safety pod, is pretty darn good.

**BrookM**

If you're playing it for loot, something is wrong.

**BaronIveagh**

BrookM wrote:
If you're playing it for loot, something is wrong.

They need to be playing Rogue Trader if they're playing for loot. Only War is like playing Call of Cthulhu. You play it to die spectacularly.

**Bobthehero**

Noone died, the heavy weapon shot the commissar, the commissar blasted the foot of the heavy, all is well.

The Inquisitor is mildy insane and the Kriegsmen doesn't have a face.

The medic #1 is a psycho who makes capes out of Orks, the medic #2 makes moonshine out of Orks.

The Tank Operator wants to kill the whole party, the Sarge almost got something by a demonic powersword.

**BaronIveagh**

Bobthehero wrote:
Noone died, the heavy weapon shot the commissar, the commissar blasted the foot of the heavy, all is well.

The Inquisitor is mildy insane and the Kriegsmen doesn't have a face.

The medic #1 is a psycho who makes capes out of Orks, the medic #2 makes moonshine out of Orks.

The Tank Operator wants to kill the whole party, the Sarge almost got something by a demonic powersword.

Oh.

Wait, you're playing DKoK and no one has died yet? Not even been shot by the commissar?

We're holding Sector: North in Hive Helsreach. So far we've lost most of the original squad and about half the replacements. It's just the commissar, sarge, and me now of the original squad and we're fighting hab to hab against the orks. Just this week I've almost been trod on by a gargant, avoided being eaten by squigs, and used a whole lot of explosives to turn a mob of mega armored nobs into flying shrapnel and bits of meat.

That's the way the Imperial Guard is supposed to be.

**Bobthehero**

We're playing various people.

I am a Stormtrooper from Krieg, not a DKoK proper, but close, the rest is a mix of Valhallan and Cadians.

We've replayed both Star Wars EP 4 and 5. In the same session, at the same time.

**jonolikespie**

Bobthehero wrote:
We're playing various people.

I am a Stormtrooper from Krieg, not a DKoK proper, but close, the rest is a mix of Valhallan and Cadians.

We've replayed both Star Wars EP 4 and 5. In the same session, at the same time.

You could never comprehend just how much I want to be in your group right now...

**BaronIveagh**

The Psyker/Jedi thing never really appealed to me.

Less Hoth, more Stalingrad Tractor Factory.

**Bobthehero**

jonolikespie wrote:
Bobthehero wrote:
We're playing various people.

I am a Stormtrooper from Krieg, not a DKoK proper, but close, the rest is a mix of Valhallan and Cadians.

We've replayed both Star Wars EP 4 and 5. In the same session, at the same time.

You could never comprehend just how much I want to be in your group right now...

I'll give some details.

We were in an underground bunker/armory that's being attacked by a HUGE flying Ork Guntress, which is basically a giant canon using guns as exhaust when it fires the main gun.

The thing quickly spits out a bunch of flyers, to which we send a few Valkyries/Vultures as well as a lot of Hydras/Quad Gun, I am manning one, the Sargeant is also on foot, while the rest of the party is flying in a Valkyrie carrying a pallet of demo charges, to be dropped in the Guntress (I think you can see where this is going?).

So the thing fires, bam, removes about 100 meters of dirt and ice over the armory, but its rooughly a kilometer deep, so we're fine. But by then, the Orks are landing and the AA weapons are now shooting at the Orks as well, by then, the Valkyrie has reached the inside of the Guntress, dropped their payloed, almost failed, and flew away. Then it exploded and the whole party almost died.

**BaronIveagh**

Well, in ours, so far, nothing has had shooters on it's shooters so it can dakka dakka while it dakka dakkas, but we have had some nifty hardware explode, and had a bunch of characters die and killed a few dozen metric tonnes of Ork.

I can say that after four tries, we threw out the god awful cohesion rules. Aside from the fact they're difficult to maintain FIBUA as written, that IG fluff actually states they tend to break squads up in urban environments into five man fire teams, and that a few of them make as much sense as Commissars keeping players from bleeding out by executing the guy next to them...

To paraphrase:

'Keep Your Tabletop Wargame Garbage Out of My Epic SciFi Combat Roleplay.'

**FM Ninja 048**

Bobthehero wrote:
If we're going by Only War, loot sucks.

Considering that in about 9 session our highlight loot-wise was a demonic/necron/cursed/thing powersword that we promply blew up after it tried to take over the Sarge, yeah, loot sucks.

Doesn't help that our starter gear, even if we started the game by coming down from a safety pod, is pretty darn good.

Souds like your campaign is going fine, most of the gear we've requisitioned tried to kill us last session, in fact, only the heretek hellpistols and the Slaneshi pleasure sword (we created this for our BC game set on the same planet ~10years earlier) aren't trying to kill us

Also, your campaign sounds awesome

**PrimarchX**

Only War: Hammer of the Emperor is out.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Heroes of the Imperium
[New Regiments & Regiment Options]
Armageddon Steel Legion, Attilan Rough Riders, Brontian Longknives, Deathriders of Krieg, Kasrkin, Last Chancers, Scintillan Fusiliers, Tanith First and Only, Valhallan Ice Warriors
New Home Worlds, New Training and Doctrines, Regimental Drawbacks

Chapter 2: Advanced Field Training
[Advanced Specialties]
Brawler, Breacher, Commander, Field Chirurgeon, Master of Ordinance, Scout, Sentry, Sharp Shooter, Tank Ace

Chapter 3: Rules of War
[Talents, Orders, Armoury, Mounted Combat rules]
13 new Tier 1 Talents, 18 new Tier 2 Talents, 22 new Tier 3 Talents.
Variant Equipment Patterns - rules for customizing gear to a particlar world and/or regiment

**BrookM**

Neat, just got a confirmation that it is underway, here's hoping Miniature Market won't feth it up like last time..

**FM Ninja 048**

Well, looks like my OW campaign will be starting sooner than I expected.

I said it would start when HOTE dropped, so time to rev up the 3rd sphere expansion machine...

**H.B.M.C.**

The first major supplement for OW is out!

FFG wrote:The Guardsman's Handbook
Hammer of the Emperor, an Only War Supplement, Is Now Available

“We’re going out there to fight the worst the universe can throw at us, and we’ve got nothing but the weapons in our hands and our wits to fight them. But do you know what that means, soldier? If you’re clever and tough and lucky enough to survive it all, everything else will seem easy!”
–Unknown Imperial Guard Sergeant, before the battle of Garhive

The soldiers of the Imperial Guard protect mankind from the countless threats posed by the unrelenting galaxy of the 41st Millennium. These heroes are men and women hailing from worlds across the galaxy, fighting with the resources they have been given and seizing victory through their wits and their determination. Imperial Guardsmen often fight and die unsung, their valor and their failures known only by their surviving squad mates or by none at all. But despite the odds, they serve, for such is the duty of the Imperial Guard. Arm yourself with new weapons and training to overcome the odds and vanquish your foes!

Hammer of the Emperor, a supplement for Only War, is now on sale at your local retailer and through our webstore! New options for regiment creation and mixed regiments, along with details on renowned regiments like the Attilan Rough Riders and Tanith First-and-Only, give players unique ways to wage war in the 41st Millennium. Plus, enhance your missions with new Advanced Specialties, an expanded armoury, rules for Mounted Combat, and much more.

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Weapons, Wits, and Determination

For more on Hammer of the Emperor, here’s a word from lead developer Max Brooke:

The Imperial Guard is the largest fighting force defending the Imperium of Mankind from the myriad of horrors that threaten it. As such, the men and women of its incredibly varied regiments are at the forefront of conflicts across the galaxy, giving their lives on stark battlefields far from their home worlds to safeguard the Imperium. Hammer of the Emperor is dedicated to these soldiers of the line, the Imperial Guard troopers who struggle through the most dire situations and foes the galaxy can unleash upon them with nothing but their lasguns, their wits, and their sheer determination.

Hammer of the Emperor covers a number of famous regiments from across the Imperium of Mankind, including the swift Attilan Rough Riders, the deadly Tanith First-and-Only, the intractable Valhallan Ice Warriors, and others. It also includes new Home Worlds, new Doctrines, and regimental Drawbacks, both to create these legendary regiments and to expand the options of players and Game Masters creating their own unique regiments. On the subject of creating unique regiments, Hammer of the Emperor includes rules for creating Mixed Regiment formations that allow for Guardsmen from different regiments to serve side-by-side.

Another major aspect of this book comes in the form of Advanced Specialities. These new options for seasoned Guardsman characters allow veteran troopers to gain new Specialities such as Brawler, Field Chirurgeon, and Sharpshooter, helping them either focus their abilities or expand into new skill sets to better serve on the battlefield. Beyond these specialized resources, Hammer of the Emperor has potent options, including a broad array of Talents, Comrade Orders, and wargear to help Player Characters of all Specialities wage war in the 41st Millennium.

Finally, to accompany new cavalry regiment options like the Death Riders of Krieg, Hammer of the Emperor includes rules for Mounted Combat, allowing troopers from Rough Rider regiments to fight from the backs of powerful steeds. Hammer of the Emperor is full of new options to help players overcome the odds on the harsh battlefields of the far future, and I'm very excited to hear about the characters, regiments, and stories that people create with it.

Steel Your Nerves, Guardsman. Hammer of the Emperor is on store shelves now, so invade your local retailer today!

So yes, you can play a non-Ratling Sniper now.

**BaronIveagh**

I still say it was HERESY that the Steel Legion and the 13th Penal Legion were forced to wait for a second book. (I mean, seriously, who on Earth plays First Born??? I can see Tallerans, etc, but First Born?? and of course the In House regiment.)

**BrookM**

Tanith are in, that's enough of an annoyance if you ask me, novel stuff shouldn't go here.

But other than that, this book is a great deal of fun, they included the option for Grenadiers and, for those sad little chimps, the option to be part of an artillery battery, because says excitement quite like taking potshots at a dot on the map a hundred clicks away.

Also happy to see that more of the Elysian equipment has made it in, especially their Accatran pattern mortar. Bliss.

Only big complaint, aside from the fething Tanith, the Tank Ace art doesn't really scream tank ace to me. Plus the Steel Legion art looks off, with those weird goggles and steel helmets that are normally reserved for officers.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Hammer of the Emperor?

**BrookM**

Don't be sexist, the Imperial Guard is an equal opportunity employer these days, thanks to FFG's somewhat iffy at times department of arts.

**H.B.M.C.**

Under the radar!

I missed this one somehow:

FFG wrote:Help in Your Endeavors
Rogue Trader FAQ v1.4 Is Now Available for Download

“To bring the Emperor’s Light into the darkness; to bring the unknown to a greater understanding of Him on Earth; this is my calling and in my wake both seeds and ashes are sown.”
–Luminorem Majoris Skent Taltos

The Koronus Expanse is a perilous place for all those who dare to venture. Today, however, the journey becomes a little less dangerous! The FAQ for Rogue Trader has been updated to version 1.4 (pdf, 1.3 MB), and is now available on our support page.

Rogue Trader FAQ (low-res pdf, 1.3 MB)
Rogue Trader FAQ (high-res pdf, 5.5 MB)

A Word From the Developer

For more on the updates found in version 1.4, here’s a word from Rogue Trader developer Max Brooke:

From the cursed secrets of the long-dead Yu'Vath to the ominous Rifts of Hecaton, the Koronus Expanse is home to countless mysteries. Though these maddening truths lie buried, waiting for dedicated Explorers to discover in the course of their own stories, we are pleased to offer answers to some of the most haunting queries about the rules of Rogue Trader!

The newest version of the Rogue Trader FAQ, which we have compiled based on feedback and rules questions from dedicated and inquisitive fans, contains clarifications and common rules questions for The Koronus Bestiary, The Navis Primer, and Stars of Inequity, as well new information on earlier books ranging back to the Rogue Trader Core Rulebook. Look for answers to common inquiries on Colony growth and management, Ork Weirdboy Psy Rating, voidship weapons, and much more in version 1.4 of the Rogue Trader FAQ!

FAQ's are always a good thing, but I disagree very strongly with the changes made to the Wraithlord. It should be Unnatural Toughness x3. It brings its toughness in line with that of Marine and Chaos Dreads from DW.

**BaronIveagh**

H.B.M.C. wrote:

FAQ's are always a good thing, but I disagree very strongly with the changes made to the Wraithlord. It should be Unnatural Toughness x3. It brings its toughness in line with that of Marine and Chaos Dreads from DW.

I strongly disagree with the Defiant having str 1 launch bays, as it makes the ship badly imb compared to other light cruisers for it's SP. (I know that "but that's what they were in BFG!' but they're also badly broken in BFG and thus far, no one has come up with a workable solution other than to increase the number of launch bays.)

**BrookM**

It's a giant china doll, of course it's not as strong as a proper fighting machine.

**BaronIveagh**

You know what I wish we had minis of? Female steel legion.

Not that we have any Steel Legion at all now, thanks to changes in GW... but still.

**BaronIveagh**

Sorry for double post, but...

Ok, just got Hammer of the Emperor finally, noticed a few um....'oversights'.

No armor value is given for any of the Armageddon gear. I assume it has the same stats as a flak coat. (never mind that the navigation [surface] penalty makes no sense in fluff. My own solution was to give them a higher ballistics penalty for firing lasguns at longer ranges).

No vehicle section.

Rough Riders rules do not work well with rough rider units which do not use live mounts.

Line up the shot + Tank Hunter + Vanquisher = Wicked Broken
I know Tank Aces are supposed to be tank killing machines, but that's crazy.

Rules for shooting someone with a flare gun? (FFS! That's one right up the there with the idiotic pen that was so bad as to be mentioned in Only War's TVTropes entry. Several pages of random tables???? You'd think that they would have learned how potentially broken that is after Stars of Inequity.

**H.B.M.C.**

BaronIveagh wrote:
No vehicle section.

That's not an oversight.

BaronIveagh wrote:
Rough Riders rules do not work well with rough rider units which do not use live mounts.

Because the rules are for living mounts. There are no non-living mounts in this.