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Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - Astartes Scout RP

@Banzai Tracers A few things...

We write in 3rd-person, that's just something I ask over every RP I run, just makes things easier and keeps the narrative style flowing; you can still write internal thoughts etc, just without 'I' constantly coming up.

The only sections of a Character Sheet I need filled are those presented in the original post.

Why does he have a laspistol?

I do like the bronze knife idea, that's pretty cool.

Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - Astartes Scout RP

Considering our homeworld is generally sort of Hellenic, would slavery be a feature among their culture? I'm considering my character having been a slave-soldier.

Also, is it too late to change the chapter name? Not to protest too much, but it's a mouthful, and doesn't really spark the imagination.

Edit: Didn't realize they were a "Canon" chapter but we could pick any other "literally who" chapter for about the same effect.

@Dead Cruiser

Slavery may well feature in some of the cultures, yes.

Chapter name remains, uninspired as it may be...and we're not Hellenic, we're Minoan/Mycenean.

Resol'nare - How the Mando Boys (and Girls) Won the War [Star Wars]

A SW RP, about Mandalorians, and run by Seuss...yes.

Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - Astartes Scout RP

@Ollumhammersong@Wadesauce@POOHEAD189@Banzai Tracers

Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - Astartes Scout RP

"We go where we wilt. We slay who we wilt. Let the Emperor judge the righteousness of our deeds."

- Sergeant D'Kestrel, Raven Guard 1st Company

Masters of Protelus

The Masters of Protelus are one of those Chapters about which pretty much nothing is known in Imperial records – whether due to destruction of records by themselves or another, or simply due to clerical error within the Administratum (the latter probably being the most likely); even the Chapter itself comes up short when in need of information and, for this very reason, what records it does have go back only as far as the last few millennia.

What is known is that they are a largely Codex-compliant Chapter, if with a larger-than-average number of assault troops contained in its numbers, its warriors recruited primarily from the Feral World of Protelus in the Ultima Segementum – a world where various city-states are caught in what on ancient Terra would have been known as the 'Bronze Age', civilizations constantly expanding and shrinking as the Masters watch on from a fortress-monastery literally carved into the highest mountain on the planet. Terrain on the world varies from temperate continents of lush plains, to scorching deserts, and high-peaked ranges spanning entire continents.

It is from the largest and foremost civilisation of Protelus, an island-dwelling but also seafaring empire with connections across the planet, that the Chapter took their iconography of a twin-headed axe and the colours of their armour. Many of their beliefs and customs are also taken from this people, the majority of the Chapter recruited from the eight-thousand three-hundred-and-thirty-six kilometre island where the empire has its capital city.

The 10th (Scout) Company of the Chapter, that which concerns the current group, are selected from the young men of the planets various kingdoms and nations and, specifically, from the bodies of fighters that make up their armies. These range from smaller groups of warriors bonded to a warlord all the way to semi-professional armies of hundreds of thousands, only the finest selected to undertake the process of becoming one of the Emperor's finest.

Many and varied are the trials that can be set in order for a Scout to become a fully-fledged Astartes, from blood-sports to ritual combat, as long as the neophytes are alive at the end of it they have taken their first steps toward higher honours and a venerable suit of power armour along with it.

Important

Before anyone asks. No, you cannot be from another chapter, no you cannot be a full fledged space marine and no you can't be an Ork, or a T'au or anything else. You are playing scout marines of the Masters of Protelus Chapter.

Also for anyone interested here is a link to the wiki page for the Masters of Protelus.

There isn't much written about them canon wise which is exactly why I picked them for this RP. They have no established personality quirks or customs to be played around that are known. Some of these details can be made up. Small ceremonies, a figure of speech unique to the chapter maybe.

All things the players are free to talk about and that I would actively encourage!

The Story to Date:

Not all conflicts are those of large-scale warfare, of millions of lives lost in an instant, of behemoths clashing in space and on the ground. This is quite the opposite. For the Masters of Protelus the splitting of the galaxy, the coming of Guilliman once more, and the sudden influx of Primaris Marines was all taken in their stride and, for their part at least, they are doing what they can to shore up the Imperium against further assault before taking the fight to the enemy once more; before this happens, however, there is something that they must do, something concerning the Chapter.

There is a signal being emitted from world-wide jungles of the planet Formenos, a signal encoded with a very specific set of battle-cant used by the Masters in their operations. The exact location of the signal cannot be fathomed due to interference from both the jungle canopy and, more disturbingly, something apparently on the planet. Nevertheless the Chapter Master has decided that a seek-and-investigate operation would be the perfect testing grounds for the newest batch of recruits and initiates into the 10th Company.

Under the stern gaze and fist of Sergeant Epimenes the greenest of the scouts, some five squads of them, descend to the surface of Formenos with instructions to locate the signal, analyse the situation, and then vox back to the main Masters force in orbit.

What could possibly go wrong?

Character Creation

Basic Info & Character Sheet

Character creation has just a few simple rules. Keep yourselves in check and don't try to make a demigod. Interesting, nuanced characters are cool. Characters with strengths and weaknesses and potentially damning flaws.

As far as creating a Space Marine goes, even a junior one, plus you are obviously playing the titles heroes of the story, there is obviously the expectation you are already well above the average. That's fine, just keep it within that sphere of power.

Character Creation Sheet:

Name: If this has to be explained to anyone than I am sorry, there is no hope for you! Our Chapter is roughly Minoan/Mycenaean-based, so ethnic Grecian names are more likely than not. I recommend this site if you need ideas: tekeli.li/onomastikon/Ancient-World/G…

Age: As you are all newly minted scouts you are all around 19-20 years old. But still superhuman in proportions of raw intelligence, reflexes and boosted strength.

Appearance: Pictures are fine here, no anime is all I ask. A written description is fine as well (and preferred, honestly).

Equipment: Scout carapace armour is a given for this. With a group this small I would rather not have everyone take up a sniper rifle. One should be fine. Keeping in mind equipment swapping may be necessary between assignments or on the fly as ammunition and supplies start to dwindle.

Other gear might be possible; if there is something you really, really, want pitch it to me and I will think on it.

Background: the memories of your former life are still fresh in your minds at this point. Not diluted from centuries worth of time.

I don't need a novella here, but give me more than a paragraph.

This should also provide all the information one might need on Scouts.

If anyone has any questions, then please ask me - I much prefer this than someone not asking me and essentially making mistakes.

Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - Astartes Scout RP

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Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - Astartes Scout RP

Lore and Chapter information

This is the section where I will post any pertinent learned or requested lore and background information on certain characters, events, etc.

If anyone has any idea(s) or what not to be included here then feel free to get in touch via PM, Discord, or just in this thread!

Masters of Protelus Lore

The Truth of Scouts, general lore on SM Scouts.

Space marines are not immortal. They are not invincible and they are not unkillable. Though it certainly takes more effort to fell such a powerful warrior it does happen. And the chapters of the Adeptus Astartes are all forced to keep a constant flow of recruits through their doors. Between battlefield losses and the gruelling rites of initiation, physical punishment and genetic tampering each marine is forced to undergo Attrition rates are atrocious even before a space marine has earn the right to call himself such, and wear the hallowed power armour and colours of his chapter.

Every Chapter of Space Marines must recruit new warriors into its ranks in order to survive. The process varies from Chapter to Chapter, many recruiting from their own homeworlds. These are often feral worlds, breeding tough, harsh new recruits. Whatever the tradition of a particular Chapter, warriors must always be chosen when they are still young, before their bodies become too mature to accept the many bio-implants.

Once accepted, the genetic implantation and induction of the Space Marine organs begins. The warrior has taken his first steps to becoming a full fledged Space Marine. During those years, the warrior is known as a Neophyte, or Space Marine Scout -- he is neither fully a Space Marine nor entirely a normal human. The Scout is then placed under the tutelage of a sergeant who will oversee his induction and training and also lead the Scouts in battle. Not yet ready to join a company, the young Scouts live alongside their brothers in the 10th Company halls where they will sleep and train, learning the history of their Chapter.

Space Marine Scouts are neither as tough nor as experienced as full Space Marines. Scouts can fight alongside other Space Marines in the main battle-lines, and often do so, during moments of desperation. Only after a Scout has proven himself in combat will his sergeant judge him worthy of the title of Space Marine, and declare him ready to join one of the companies.

Warhammer 40k: Bound by Blood - 'high casual' Astartes RP

@Ollumhammersong@Wadesauce@POOHEAD189@Banzai Tracers

Right, going to wait for another day, then we'll see about getting this on the road.