Do not go to the Emperor’s side mourning the passing of your life. Die with pride, for you did so with honour in the name of the Emperor and the Primarchs. Sing your death song, write the final lines of your saga, discharge your death oath. Do all these things not as if you take your leave of this life, but as if you are returning home. -Deathwatch Chaplain Titus Strome

The will of the Emperor sends the Deathwatch through the most deadly regions of space, including the Jericho Reach, where the Deathwatch currently guards the universe as a sword against the darkness. The service of the Emperor is grim and dangerous, and only a few attain the honor of becoming a veteran of the Deathwatch. Those who survive are truly chosen by the Emperor.

The Emperor’s Chosen, a new supplement for Deathwatch, is now available for download at drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com! With it, you and your Battle-Brothers can experience the full weight of glory and responsibility laid upon the shoulders of those who have become Deathwatch veterans.

The Long Watch

The Emperor’s Chosen reveals the details of the lives and deaths of many of those honored ancestors. In addition to the memories of ancient heroes, this supplement also provides options for establishing a Heroic Legacy for your own Kill-team. By collectively spending experience points, a Kill-team can ascend together to the status of veterans, unlocking a series of new offensive and defensive roles that all members of the Kill-team can use. These roles are often vital in combat, including the vigilant Shepherd of Battle, who herds the enemy to the optimum position, or the Denier of Witches, dedicated to throwing off the Warp-craft of enemy psykers.

Purchasing a Heroic Legacy Package with experience points also allows a Kill-team to access new Manoeuvres and strategic options. These tactics allow a team to perform all-new offensive, defensive, and tactical Manoeuvres. Whether laying down Enfilading Fire, making a Feigned Flight, or Reinforcing other Battle-Brothers, these new Manoeuvres can tip the balance of the battle in favor of the Deathwatch.

In addition, The Emperor’s Chosen invites you to take part in a new adventure of terrifying proportions. Your team of Battle-Brothers must attempt to complete a mission begun by some of the Deathwatch’s greatest martyrs, and reclaim a relic for the Omega Vault. The journey is fraught with peril, as the Kill-team must defeat both evil monstrosities and the dark servants of the Ruinous Powers in order to stop an unholy ritual invoking the fearsome powers of Chaos!

A Word From the Developer

For more on The Emperor’s Chosen, here’s a word from developer Tim Flanders:

It is hard to define the greatest strength of the Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes. Each Battle-Brother is the Emperor’s wrath made manifest, bringing to bear the might of entire armies and possessing an adamantine will. However, I’ve always felt that the true strength of the Space Marines is the bond of brotherhood formed from decades of service in the name of the Emperor. In the Deathwatch this bond is possibly even more important than it is among other Space Marine Chapters, as a Kill-team must overcome the inherent differences between the individual Battle-Brothers to become a highly effective fighting force unto itself.

It was this notion of history and brotherhood that informed the development of The Emperor’s Chosen. The newest supplement for Deathwatch presents players with the opportunity to play Deathwatch Space Marines at their finest, with the experience of history guiding their actions and their trust in the Battle-Brother next to them driving them onward. This book provides players and GMs with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of those legendary Kill-teams whose names are recorded in the histories of Watch Fortress Erioch, and it offers them the tools to take their place beside the most famous Space Marines of the Jericho Reach.

Are you prepared to advance in the Deathwatch, and walk in the footsteps of legends? Continue your watch, prepare for deadly action, and test your resolve against the perils of the darkness! Download The Emperor’s Chosen at drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com today!

“We have come to retake what belongs to the Emperor from those who dared to turn against him. Know that you serve a just and divine cause. Your faith in Him shall shield you from any attack.” –Preacher Wyatt Dreeble

Reclaim Lycurgos For the Emperor!

The courageous men and women of the Imperial Guard stand tall against the threats to mankind. In No Surrender, an adventure supplement for Only War, guardsmen serving in the Spinward Front must face the secessionist traitors, the Severan Dominate, whose forces have taken over the Lycurgos star fort, and are using it as a base for their treacherous deeds. In No Surrender, an expanded, three part adventure, you and your unit of guardsmen must work to reclaim this star fort for the Emperor! Lead Developer Tim Flanders previews the dangers that await in No Surrender!

A Word From the Developer

No Surrender is the first Only War supplement I have had the pleasure of working on and it was quite a blast. It was fun getting into the headspace of the Imperial Guard, getting my mental boots on the ground and standing imaginary shoulder to imaginary shoulder with the men and women of the Imperial Guard. But No Surrender is not your typical engagement for the Imperial Guard. 

The setting for this campaign is the Lycurgos star fort, a massive orbital battle station controlled by the Severan Dominate that hangs in the void above a planet of vital importance to the traitor’s war effort. In order to take the planet below, the Imperial Guard must first eliminate the threat of the star fort. A station of such ancient power is far too valuable to the war effort to simply be obliterated by naval bombardment. As such, it falls to the Imperial Guard to assault the station itself, to take it back from the inside out. 

This, of course, is no easy task, especially for the men and women fighting and dying to secure a landing zone for the bulk of the Imperial Guard forces; the players will know, first hand just how difficult a task this really is, as they are on the first waves! Once the landing is secure, the Imperial Guard must root out the entrenched forces of the Severan Dominate.

As they push deeper into the star fort, they face dangers in every form and on every front and they may just find something they never expected. 

No Surrender contains all the elements of siege, assault, landing, and guerrilla warfare that characterizes the great war epics of film and literature, but all set firmly in the grim, brutal warfare of the 41st millennium! Fans of Only War are sure to love No Surrender, and should their characters survive, they just might become heroes of the Spinward Front!

Thanks, Tim!

Keep checking back for previews of No Surrender! Then, prepare to assault the Lycurgos star fort in the name of the Emperor in the fourth quarter of 2013!

“We have come to retake what belongs to the Emperor from those who dared to turn against him. Know that you serve a just and divine cause. Your faith in Him shall shield you from any attack.” –Preacher Wyatt Dreeble

Reclaim Lycurgos For the Emperor!

The courageous men and women of the Imperial Guard stand tall against the threats to mankind. In No Surrender, an adventure supplement for Only War, guardsmen serving in the Spinward Front must face the secessionist traitors, the Severan Dominate, whose forces have taken over the Lycurgos star fort, and are using it as a base for their treacherous deeds. In No Surrender, an expanded, three part adventure, you and your unit of guardsmen must work to reclaim this star fort for the Emperor! Lead Developer Tim Flanders previews the dangers that await in No Surrender!

A Word From the Developer

No Surrender is the first Only War supplement I have had the pleasure of working on and it was quite a blast. It was fun getting into the headspace of the Imperial Guard, getting my mental boots on the ground and standing imaginary shoulder to imaginary shoulder with the men and women of the Imperial Guard. But No Surrender is not your typical engagement for the Imperial Guard. 

The setting for this campaign is the Lycurgos star fort, a massive orbital battle station controlled by the Severan Dominate that hangs in the void above a planet of vital importance to the traitor’s war effort. In order to take the planet below, the Imperial Guard must first eliminate the threat of the star fort. A station of such ancient power is far too valuable to the war effort to simply be obliterated by naval bombardment. As such, it falls to the Imperial Guard to assault the station itself, to take it back from the inside out. 

This, of course, is no easy task, especially for the men and women fighting and dying to secure a landing zone for the bulk of the Imperial Guard forces; the players will know, first hand just how difficult a task this really is, as they are on the first waves! Once the landing is secure, the Imperial Guard must root out the entrenched forces of the Severan Dominate.

As they push deeper into the star fort, they face dangers in every form and on every front and they may just find something they never expected. 

No Surrender contains all the elements of siege, assault, landing, and guerrilla warfare that characterizes the great war epics of film and literature, but all set firmly in the grim, brutal warfare of the 41st millennium! Fans of Only War are sure to love No Surrender, and should their characters survive, they just might become heroes of the Spinward Front!

Thanks, Tim!

Keep checking back for previews of No Surrender! Then, prepare to assault the Lycurgos star fort in the name of the Emperor in the fourth quarter of 2013!

Do not go to the Emperor’s side mourning the passing of your life. Die with pride, for you did so with honour in the name of the Emperor and the Primarchs. Sing your death song, write the final lines of your saga, discharge your death oath. Do all these things not as if you take your leave of this life, but as if you are returning home. -Deathwatch Chaplain Titus Strome

The will of the Emperor sends the Deathwatch through the most deadly regions of space, including the Jericho Reach, where the Deathwatch currently guards the universe as a sword against the darkness. The service of the Emperor is grim and dangerous, and only a few attain the honor of becoming a veteran of the Deathwatch. Those who survive are truly chosen by the Emperor.

The Emperor’s Chosen, a new supplement for Deathwatch, is now available at your local retailer and through our webstore! With it, you and your Battle-Brothers can experience the full weight of glory and responsibility laid upon the shoulders of those who have become Deathwatch veterans.

As we examined in a past preview, Deathwatch veterans can become figures of myths and legends. The Emperor’s Chosen reveals the details of the lives and deaths of many of those honored ancestors. In addition to the memories of ancient heroes, this supplement also provides options for establishing a Heroic Legacy for your own Kill-team. By collectively spending experience points, a Kill-team can ascend together to the status of veterans, unlocking a series of new offensive and defensive roles that all members of the Kill-team can use. These roles are often vital in combat, including the vigilant Shepherd of Battle, who herds the enemy to the optimum position, or the Denier of Witches, dedicated to throwing off the Warp-craft of enemy psykers.

Purchasing a Heroic Legacy Package with experience points also allows a Kill-team to access new Manoeuvres and strategic options. These tactics allow a team to perform all-new offensive, defensive, and tactical Manoeuvres. Whether laying down Enfilading Fire, making a Feigned Flight, or Reinforcing other Battle-Brothers, these new Manoeuvres can tip the balance of the battle in favor of the Deathwatch.

In addition, The Emperor’s Chosen invites you to take part in a new adventure of terrifying proportions. Your team of Battle-Brothers must attempt to complete a mission begun by some of the Deathwatch’s greatest martyrs, and reclaim a relic for the Omega Vault. The journey is fraught with peril, as the Kill-team must defeat both evil monstrosities and the dark servants of the Ruinous Powers in order to stop an unholy ritual invoking the fearsome powers of Chaos!

A Word From the Developer

For more on The Emperor’s Chosen, here’s a word from developer Tim Flanders:

It is hard to define the greatest strength of the Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes. Each Battle-Brother is the Emperor’s wrath made manifest, bringing to bear the might of entire armies and possessing an adamantine will. However, I’ve always felt that the true strength of the Space Marines is the bond of brotherhood formed from decades of service in the name of the Emperor. In the Deathwatch this bond is possibly even more important than it is among other Space Marine Chapters, as a Kill-team must overcome the inherent differences between the individual Battle-Brothers to become a highly effective fighting force unto itself.

It was this notion of history and brotherhood that informed the development of The Emperor’s Chosen. The newest supplement for Deathwatch presents players with the opportunity to play Deathwatch Space Marines at their finest, with the experience of history guiding their actions and their trust in the Battle-Brother next to them driving them onward. This book provides players and GMs with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of those legendary Kill-teams whose names are recorded in the histories of Watch Fortress Erioch, and it offers them the tools to take their place beside the most famous Space Marines of the Jericho Reach.

Are you prepared to advance in the Deathwatch, and walk in the footsteps of legends? Continue your watch, prepare for deadly action, and test your resolve against the perils of the darkness! Head to your local retailer, or our webstore and pick up a copy of The Emperor’s Chosen today!

Do not go to the Emperor’s side mourning the passing of your life. Die with pride, for you did so with honour in the name of the Emperor and the Primarchs. Sing your death song, write the final lines of your saga, discharge your death oath. Do all these things not as if you take your leave of this life, but as if you are returning home. -Deathwatch Chaplain Titus Strome

The will of the Emperor sends the Deathwatch through the most deadly regions of space, including the Jericho Reach, where the Deathwatch currently guards the universe as a sword against the darkness. The service of the Emperor is grim and dangerous, and only a few attain the honor of becoming a veteran of the Deathwatch. Those who survive are truly chosen by the Emperor.

The Emperor’s Chosen, a new supplement for Deathwatch, is now available at your local retailer and through our webstore! With it, you and your Battle-Brothers can experience the full weight of glory and responsibility laid upon the shoulders of those who have become Deathwatch veterans.

As we examined in a past preview, Deathwatch veterans can become figures of myths and legends. The Emperor’s Chosen reveals the details of the lives and deaths of many of those honored ancestors. In addition to the memories of ancient heroes, this supplement also provides options for establishing a Heroic Legacy for your own Kill-team. By collectively spending experience points, a Kill-team can ascend together to the status of veterans, unlocking a series of new offensive and defensive roles that all members of the Kill-team can use. These roles are often vital in combat, including the vigilant Shepherd of Battle, who herds the enemy to the optimum position, or the Denier of Witches, dedicated to throwing off the Warp-craft of enemy psykers.

Purchasing a Heroic Legacy Package with experience points also allows a Kill-team to access new Manoeuvres and strategic options. These tactics allow a team to perform all-new offensive, defensive, and tactical Manoeuvres. Whether laying down Enfilading Fire, making a Feigned Flight, or Reinforcing other Battle-Brothers, these new Manoeuvres can tip the balance of the battle in favor of the Deathwatch.

In addition, The Emperor’s Chosen invites you to take part in a new adventure of terrifying proportions. Your team of Battle-Brothers must attempt to complete a mission begun by some of the Deathwatch’s greatest martyrs, and reclaim a relic for the Omega Vault. The journey is fraught with peril, as the Kill-team must defeat both evil monstrosities and the dark servants of the Ruinous Powers in order to stop an unholy ritual invoking the fearsome powers of Chaos!

A Word From the Developer

For more on The Emperor’s Chosen, here’s a word from developer Tim Flanders:

It is hard to define the greatest strength of the Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes. Each Battle-Brother is the Emperor’s wrath made manifest, bringing to bear the might of entire armies and possessing an adamantine will. However, I’ve always felt that the true strength of the Space Marines is the bond of brotherhood formed from decades of service in the name of the Emperor. In the Deathwatch this bond is possibly even more important than it is among other Space Marine Chapters, as a Kill-team must overcome the inherent differences between the individual Battle-Brothers to become a highly effective fighting force unto itself.

It was this notion of history and brotherhood that informed the development of The Emperor’s Chosen. The newest supplement for Deathwatch presents players with the opportunity to play Deathwatch Space Marines at their finest, with the experience of history guiding their actions and their trust in the Battle-Brother next to them driving them onward. This book provides players and GMs with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of those legendary Kill-teams whose names are recorded in the histories of Watch Fortress Erioch, and it offers them the tools to take their place beside the most famous Space Marines of the Jericho Reach.

Are you prepared to advance in the Deathwatch, and walk in the footsteps of legends? Continue your watch, prepare for deadly action, and test your resolve against the perils of the darkness! Head to your local retailer, or our webstore and pick up a copy of The Emperor’s Chosen today!

Recently, we announced The Emperor’s Chosen, a supplement for Deathwatch. In an earlier preview, the legacies of Deathwatch veterans, and their legendary kill-teams were explored. The Emperor’s Chosen allows dedicated and elite members of the Deathwatch to ascend to Deathwatch veteran. Kill-teams may follow in the footsteps of the heroic veteran squads that came before them with the Heroic Legacies included in The Emperor’s Chosen.

Those few Space Marines who have served the Emperor with distinction and honor in the Deathwatch, and their masterful Kill-teams serve to inspire those who would follow in their footsteps. Aspire to honor the Emperor and the memories of your predecessor with Heroic Legacies. In this upcoming supplement for Deathwatch, you’ll find Heroic Legacies that are modeled after the greatest veteran kill-teams ever to fight for the Imperium in the Jericho Reach Deathwatch. Contributing writer Jason Marker discusses the role of Heroic Legacies in The Emperor’s Chosen. Read what he has to say below, as you prepare to advance yourself and your Battle-Brothers into the next phase of glory with The Emperor’s Chosen!

A Kill-team of Legendary Prowess

In The Emperor's Chosen, I had the pleasure of writing Chapter II: Figures of Legend. The Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes are already larger than life heroes, mythic warrior-monks in power armor who journey across the galaxy in His service tackling threats too large or too horrific for other, lesser branches of the Imperial war machine. The goal of my assignment for this project was to discuss those Space Marines who had risen not only to the top of their home chapters, but to the the top of the Jericho Reach Deathwatch as well. These are the stories of Battle-Brothers who had faced the worst that the various xenos races could throw at them and come out not only alive, but covered in laurels.

To start, I wrote about Heroic Legacies. Kill-teams who have worked long together and distinguished themselves both in and out of battle can use their pooled experience points to buy a Historic Legacy. A Heroic Legacy is similar to a kill-team's squad abilities, but is something acquired by the Kill-team themselves and tailored to their experience and manner of working together. The core of the Heroic Legacy package is purchased by the players and provides several options for customization. The specifics are designed by the players and the Game Master, offering numerous options in offensive and defensive formations as well as special manoeuvres that allow a Kill-Team to shape their Heroic Legacy to their own particular combat style. So, a Kill-Team specializing in surgical strikes or stealth can build a powerful legacy around their particular form of warfare, enhancing their abilities and making them truly a power to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

In all, I really enjoyed working on this project and I hope that you, the players, enjoy the fruits of our labor. So go spend your XP, collect your laurels, and go knock some xenos’ heads together. Who knows, perhaps you and your Battle-Brothers will go down in Imperial histories, and your names will be whispered in the halls of the Deathwatch for millennia to come.

Thanks, Jason!

Check out the following pages (pdf, 688 KB), excerpted from The Emperor’s Chosen, for an example of a Heroic Legacy package, and a sample of Heroic Legacies to aspire to in this upcoming supplement. Then, gather your Battle-Brothers and prepare to fight for your place in the annals of history with The Emperor’s Chosen.

"You may have the power to force my actions, but only the God-Emperor has the authority to do so. If you continue on this course, you shall know His justice." –Jollus Marquette

As Rogue Traders venture across the Koronus Expanse, and beyond, they often travel in the company of missionaries. Faith and Coin, an upcoming supplement for Rogue Trader, explores the complex relationships between Rogue Traders and Missionaries, as both parties work to further their own ends—and of course, carry out the will of the Emperor. In today’s Designer Diary, contributing writer John Dunn introduces Saint Cognatius, and sets the stage for The Sacred Heart, an adventure included in Faith and Coin.

Traders and Missionaries

The activities and agents of the Missionarus Galaxia within the Koronus Expanse offered a great opportunity to explore some of the region's ancient secrets and sacred legends. As Rogue Traders journey the vast expanse of the galaxy beyond the Imperium of Man, they often encounter lost splinters of humanity. Many of these lost children of Terra do not know the grace of the God-Emperor, nor do they recognise the authority of the Imperium—and both of these facts must change if the Imperium is to prosper and reclaim its rightful domain amidst the stars of the Koronus Expanse. Missionaries, in the service of the Adeptus Ministorum, exist to address such problems. These able stalwarts eagerly accept berths aboard Rogue Trader vessels in the hopes that they can serve His cause by converting some of these benighted souls to accepting their faith in the God-Emperor. These devoted souls embrace their responsibility to reunite the long lost relatives with the Imperium of Man, so that they might know salvation in His light—and so that the Imperium can dominate these worlds much more easily once it reclaims the Koronus Expanse.

In spite of the vast reach of the Imperium of Man, there remain huge numbers of worlds beyond its reach. Countless among these have been colonised by descendants of Terra. Within the unknowable environments of these alien worlds humanity has developed in a huge number of different ways—both physically and culturally. Many of these colonies have succumbed to corruption in some form, whether it be in the form of uncontrolled psykers dominating the population or wicked pacts with things beyond reality. However, even among those populations that have not fallen to the temptations of the Warp or other malign influences, only a very few are immediately ready for the Imperium of Man to arrive demanding tithes.

For the vast majority that are unprepared for the Imperium’s return, Missionaries work to ready the populations to accept the Imperium’s dominion centuries or even millennia before the Imperium truly reaches these worlds. This requires a concerted effort to subvert the local faiths to fit within the grand and varied tapestry of the Imperial Creed while purging elements that cannot be tolerated. Of course, different missionaries have very different approaches to fulfilling these duties, and even radically varied definitions of what can be tolerated and what must be destroyed.

Rogue Traders and their subordinates play a critical role in the work of missionaries. Beyond merely ferrying missionaries from world to uncharted world, Rogue Traders often become involved in the task missionaries strive to fulfill—though whether their support comes from genuine piety, raw avarice, or something in between depends on the individual Rogue Trader. A Rogue Trader and his crew can stand to make a great deal of money by backing the right missionary at the right time, and the skills that a Rogue Trader and especially his Seneschal can bring to the missionary’s effort can be invaluable.

The Ways of St. Cognatius

Many missionaries have worked among the human-held worlds of the Koronus Expanse over its history. Some among them are linked by the legend of an ancient figure, a fierce devotee of the God-Emperor remembered as St. Cognatius. As one of the very few saints recognised by the Ecclesiarchy and associated with the Koronus Expanse, many have sought out his patronage while they travelled through this region. Dozens of devotees have undertaken missions of conversion and faith with the legends of St. Cognatius at the forefront of their minds. Many missionaries have hoped to emulate the success he enjoyed in the region, millennia ago. Others hope that they might find his final resting place, so that they can discover the miraculous archeotechnology and ancient relics that legends associate with his triumphs.

The first chapter of Faith and Coin focuses on the legends of four different missionaries, who all served within the Koronus Expanse. Each encountered a range of different challenges, but each also followed a distinct methodology as part of his or her mission. All were loyal and true servants of the Ecclesiarchy, but each chose to follow a distinctive means to convert worlds unknown. St. Cognatius and his legend served as the one additional link that each of these missionaries shared. All sought to uncover his legend, in the hopes that they might gather further glory for the Imperium by recovering his sacred Tomb.

The broad range of different approaches serves to illustrate both the differing philosophies that are active within the Ecclesiarchy, but also some of the variety of responses possible to those beliefs. As the missionaries interacted with the various worlds of the Koronus Expanse, they faced a number of different challenges—both from the dangers implicit on the worlds and from the agents of the Imperium who sought to destroy them rather than offer them support. Their stories can be part inspiration and cautionary tale to a missionary operating in the Koronus Expanse in their wake. Now, centuries later, the organisations and relics they left behind for their successors provide resources for those with the drive to seek them. And some whisper that these legends, logs, and clues even contain the secret location of the final resting place of St. Cognatius and his relic ship, the Sacred Heart...

Thanks, John!

Check out the following pages (pdf, 5.5 MB), excerpted from Faith and Coin, for more on this upcoming supplement. Then, keep checking back for more news about Rogue Trader: Faith and Coin!

Recently, we announced The Emperor’s Chosen, a supplement for Deathwatch. In an earlier preview, the legacies of Deathwatch veterans, and their legendary kill-teams were explored. The Emperor’s Chosen allows dedicated and elite members of the Deathwatch to ascend to Deathwatch veteran. Kill-teams may follow in the footsteps of the heroic veteran squads that came before them with the Heroic Legacies included in The Emperor’s Chosen.

Those few Space Marines who have served the Emperor with distinction and honor in the Deathwatch, and their masterful Kill-teams serve to inspire those who would follow in their footsteps. Aspire to honor the Emperor and the memories of your predecessor with Heroic Legacies. In this upcoming supplement for Deathwatch, you’ll find Heroic Legacies that are modeled after the greatest veteran kill-teams ever to fight for the Imperium in the Jericho Reach Deathwatch. Contributing writer Jason Marker discusses the role of Heroic Legacies in The Emperor’s Chosen. Read what he has to say below, as you prepare to advance yourself and your Battle-Brothers into the next phase of glory with The Emperor’s Chosen!

A Kill-team of Legendary Prowess

In The Emperor's Chosen, I had the pleasure of writing Chapter II: Figures of Legend. The Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes are already larger than life heroes, mythic warrior-monks in power armor who journey across the galaxy in His service tackling threats too large or too horrific for other, lesser branches of the Imperial war machine. The goal of my assignment for this project was to discuss those Space Marines who had risen not only to the top of their home chapters, but to the the top of the Jericho Reach Deathwatch as well. These are the stories of Battle-Brothers who had faced the worst that the various xenos races could throw at them and come out not only alive, but covered in laurels.

To start, I wrote about Heroic Legacies. Kill-teams who have worked long together and distinguished themselves both in and out of battle can use their pooled experience points to buy a Historic Legacy. A Heroic Legacy is similar to a kill-team's squad abilities, but is something acquired by the Kill-team themselves and tailored to their experience and manner of working together. The core of the Heroic Legacy package is purchased by the players and provides several options for customization. The specifics are designed by the players and the Game Master, offering numerous options in offensive and defensive formations as well as special manoeuvres that allow a Kill-Team to shape their Heroic Legacy to their own particular combat style. So, a Kill-Team specializing in surgical strikes or stealth can build a powerful legacy around their particular form of warfare, enhancing their abilities and making them truly a power to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

In all, I really enjoyed working on this project and I hope that you, the players, enjoy the fruits of our labor. So go spend your XP, collect your laurels, and go knock some xenos’ heads together. Who knows, perhaps you and your Battle-Brothers will go down in Imperial histories, and your names will be whispered in the halls of the Deathwatch for millennia to come.

Thanks, Jason!

Check out the following pages (pdf, 688 KB), excerpted from The Emperor’s Chosen, for an example of a Heroic Legacy package, and a sample of Heroic Legacies to aspire to in this upcoming supplement. Then, gather your Battle-Brothers and prepare to fight for your place in the annals of history with The Emperor’s Chosen.

"You may have the power to force my actions, but only the God-Emperor has the authority to do so. If you continue on this course, you shall know His justice." –Jollus Marquette

As Rogue Traders venture across the Koronus Expanse, and beyond, they often travel in the company of missionaries. Faith and Coin, an upcoming supplement for Rogue Trader, explores the complex relationships between Rogue Traders and Missionaries, as both parties work to further their own ends—and of course, carry out the will of the Emperor. In today’s Designer Diary, contributing writer John Dunn introduces Saint Cognatius, and sets the stage for The Sacred Heart, an adventure included in Faith and Coin.

Traders and Missionaries

The activities and agents of the Missionarus Galaxia within the Koronus Expanse offered a great opportunity to explore some of the region's ancient secrets and sacred legends. As Rogue Traders journey the vast expanse of the galaxy beyond the Imperium of Man, they often encounter lost splinters of humanity. Many of these lost children of Terra do not know the grace of the God-Emperor, nor do they recognise the authority of the Imperium—and both of these facts must change if the Imperium is to prosper and reclaim its rightful domain amidst the stars of the Koronus Expanse. Missionaries, in the service of the Adeptus Ministorum, exist to address such problems. These able stalwarts eagerly accept berths aboard Rogue Trader vessels in the hopes that they can serve His cause by converting some of these benighted souls to accepting their faith in the God-Emperor. These devoted souls embrace their responsibility to reunite the long lost relatives with the Imperium of Man, so that they might know salvation in His light—and so that the Imperium can dominate these worlds much more easily once it reclaims the Koronus Expanse.

In spite of the vast reach of the Imperium of Man, there remain huge numbers of worlds beyond its reach. Countless among these have been colonised by descendants of Terra. Within the unknowable environments of these alien worlds humanity has developed in a huge number of different ways—both physically and culturally. Many of these colonies have succumbed to corruption in some form, whether it be in the form of uncontrolled psykers dominating the population or wicked pacts with things beyond reality. However, even among those populations that have not fallen to the temptations of the Warp or other malign influences, only a very few are immediately ready for the Imperium of Man to arrive demanding tithes.

For the vast majority that are unprepared for the Imperium’s return, Missionaries work to ready the populations to accept the Imperium’s dominion centuries or even millennia before the Imperium truly reaches these worlds. This requires a concerted effort to subvert the local faiths to fit within the grand and varied tapestry of the Imperial Creed while purging elements that cannot be tolerated. Of course, different missionaries have very different approaches to fulfilling these duties, and even radically varied definitions of what can be tolerated and what must be destroyed.

Rogue Traders and their subordinates play a critical role in the work of missionaries. Beyond merely ferrying missionaries from world to uncharted world, Rogue Traders often become involved in the task missionaries strive to fulfill—though whether their support comes from genuine piety, raw avarice, or something in between depends on the individual Rogue Trader. A Rogue Trader and his crew can stand to make a great deal of money by backing the right missionary at the right time, and the skills that a Rogue Trader and especially his Seneschal can bring to the missionary’s effort can be invaluable.

The Ways of St. Cognatius

Many missionaries have worked among the human-held worlds of the Koronus Expanse over its history. Some among them are linked by the legend of an ancient figure, a fierce devotee of the God-Emperor remembered as St. Cognatius. As one of the very few saints recognised by the Ecclesiarchy and associated with the Koronus Expanse, many have sought out his patronage while they travelled through this region. Dozens of devotees have undertaken missions of conversion and faith with the legends of St. Cognatius at the forefront of their minds. Many missionaries have hoped to emulate the success he enjoyed in the region, millennia ago. Others hope that they might find his final resting place, so that they can discover the miraculous archeotechnology and ancient relics that legends associate with his triumphs.

The first chapter of Faith and Coin focuses on the legends of four different missionaries, who all served within the Koronus Expanse. Each encountered a range of different challenges, but each also followed a distinct methodology as part of his or her mission. All were loyal and true servants of the Ecclesiarchy, but each chose to follow a distinctive means to convert worlds unknown. St. Cognatius and his legend served as the one additional link that each of these missionaries shared. All sought to uncover his legend, in the hopes that they might gather further glory for the Imperium by recovering his sacred Tomb.

The broad range of different approaches serves to illustrate both the differing philosophies that are active within the Ecclesiarchy, but also some of the variety of responses possible to those beliefs. As the missionaries interacted with the various worlds of the Koronus Expanse, they faced a number of different challenges—both from the dangers implicit on the worlds and from the agents of the Imperium who sought to destroy them rather than offer them support. Their stories can be part inspiration and cautionary tale to a missionary operating in the Koronus Expanse in their wake. Now, centuries later, the organisations and relics they left behind for their successors provide resources for those with the drive to seek them. And some whisper that these legends, logs, and clues even contain the secret location of the final resting place of St. Cognatius and his relic ship, the Sacred Heart...

Thanks, John!

Check out the following pages (pdf, 5.5 MB), excerpted from Faith and Coin, for more on this upcoming supplement. Then, keep checking back for more news about Rogue Trader: Faith and Coin!

"You may have the power to force my actions, but only the God-Emperor has the authority to do so. If you continue on this course, you shall know His justice." –Jollus Marquette

As Rogue Traders venture across the Koronus Expanse, and beyond, they often travel in the company of missionaries. Faith and Coin, an upcoming supplement for Rogue Trader, explores the complex relationships between Rogue Traders and Missionaries, as both parties work to further their own ends—and of course, carry out the will of the Emperor. In today’s Designer Diary, contributing writer John Dunn introduces Saint Cognatius, and sets the stage for The Sacred Heart, an adventure included in Faith and Coin.

Traders and Missionaries

The activities and agents of the Missionarus Galaxia within the Koronus Expanse offered a great opportunity to explore some of the region's ancient secrets and sacred legends. As Rogue Traders journey the vast expanse of the galaxy beyond the Imperium of Man, they often encounter lost splinters of humanity. Many of these lost children of Terra do not know the grace of the God-Emperor, nor do they recognise the authority of the Imperium—and both of these facts must change if the Imperium is to prosper and reclaim its rightful domain amidst the stars of the Koronus Expanse. Missionaries, in the service of the Adeptus Ministorum, exist to address such problems. These able stalwarts eagerly accept berths aboard Rogue Trader vessels in the hopes that they can serve His cause by converting some of these benighted souls to accepting their faith in the God-Emperor. These devoted souls embrace their responsibility to reunite the long lost relatives with the Imperium of Man, so that they might know salvation in His light—and so that the Imperium can dominate these worlds much more easily once it reclaims the Koronus Expanse.

In spite of the vast reach of the Imperium of Man, there remain huge numbers of worlds beyond its reach. Countless among these have been colonised by descendants of Terra. Within the unknowable environments of these alien worlds humanity has developed in a huge number of different ways—both physically and culturally. Many of these colonies have succumbed to corruption in some form, whether it be in the form of uncontrolled psykers dominating the population or wicked pacts with things beyond reality. However, even among those populations that have not fallen to the temptations of the Warp or other malign influences, only a very few are immediately ready for the Imperium of Man to arrive demanding tithes.

For the vast majority that are unprepared for the Imperium’s return, Missionaries work to ready the populations to accept the Imperium’s dominion centuries or even millennia before the Imperium truly reaches these worlds. This requires a concerted effort to subvert the local faiths to fit within the grand and varied tapestry of the Imperial Creed while purging elements that cannot be tolerated. Of course, different missionaries have very different approaches to fulfilling these duties, and even radically varied definitions of what can be tolerated and what must be destroyed.

Rogue Traders and their subordinates play a critical role in the work of missionaries. Beyond merely ferrying missionaries from world to uncharted world, Rogue Traders often become involved in the task missionaries strive to fulfill—though whether their support comes from genuine piety, raw avarice, or something in between depends on the individual Rogue Trader. A Rogue Trader and his crew can stand to make a great deal of money by backing the right missionary at the right time, and the skills that a Rogue Trader and especially his Seneschal can bring to the missionary’s effort can be invaluable.

The Ways of St. Cognatius

Many missionaries have worked among the human-held worlds of the Koronus Expanse over its history. Some among them are linked by the legend of an ancient figure, a fierce devotee of the God-Emperor remembered as St. Cognatius. As one of the very few saints recognised by the Ecclesiarchy and associated with the Koronus Expanse, many have sought out his patronage while they travelled through this region. Dozens of devotees have undertaken missions of conversion and faith with the legends of St. Cognatius at the forefront of their minds. Many missionaries have hoped to emulate the success he enjoyed in the region, millennia ago. Others hope that they might find his final resting place, so that they can discover the miraculous archeotechnology and ancient relics that legends associate with his triumphs.

The first chapter of Faith and Coin focuses on the legends of four different missionaries, who all served within the Koronus Expanse. Each encountered a range of different challenges, but each also followed a distinct methodology as part of his or her mission. All were loyal and true servants of the Ecclesiarchy, but each chose to follow a distinctive means to convert worlds unknown. St. Cognatius and his legend served as the one additional link that each of these missionaries shared. All sought to uncover his legend, in the hopes that they might gather further glory for the Imperium by recovering his sacred Tomb.

The broad range of different approaches serves to illustrate both the differing philosophies that are active within the Ecclesiarchy, but also some of the variety of responses possible to those beliefs. As the missionaries interacted with the various worlds of the Koronus Expanse, they faced a number of different challenges—both from the dangers implicit on the worlds and from the agents of the Imperium who sought to destroy them rather than offer them support. Their stories can be part inspiration and cautionary tale to a missionary operating in the Koronus Expanse in their wake. Now, centuries later, the organisations and relics they left behind for their successors provide resources for those with the drive to seek them. And some whisper that these legends, logs, and clues even contain the secret location of the final resting place of St. Cognatius and his relic ship, the Sacred Heart...

Thanks, John!

Check out the following pages (pdf, 5.5 MB), excerpted from Faith and Coin, for more on this upcoming supplement. Then, keep checking back for more news about Rogue Trader: Faith and Coin!

“There are powers in the galaxy that do not know virtue, mercy, or honest worth. They would tear down the Emperor’s light if they could, for no other reason than to see it go out. Men of the Guard! Remember that the Emperor’s light will never falter. Remember that no power in the galaxy rivals Him on Earth! Do not fear the threats and taunts of those marauders, for they utter them knowing the true fear that is the Emperor’s Wrath! No force can take this fortress whi-!” Final words of Colonel Frederic Yorke of the 199th Argosi Heavy Infantry, at the Agony of Ironwall Garrison

Steel your nerves, guardsmen, because Enemies of the Imperium, an Only War supplement, is now available for download at rpgnow.com and drivethrurpg! A guide to the deadly adversaries of the Spinward Front, Enemies of the Imperium contains terrible new evils to vanquish in the name of the Emperor.

New Foes and Formations

Battle for the fate of the Imperium across the Spinward Front, and face off against terrible enemies like the Ork Meganobz and the dreadful Chaos Space Marines. The rebels of the Severan Dominate are stirring up trouble, while the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof are determined to crush all in their path.

Enemies of the Imperium also contains rules for Formations, so GMs can run streamlined combats on a squad scale. Plus, Veteran Talents, Kill Markers, and new Medals provide bonuses and abilities for the tough and stalwart guardsmen who have completed worthy deeds on the battlefield.

New information about factions, battlefields, and the politics of war in the Spinward Front will give GMs the necessary details to enhance Only War campaigns and create detailed encounters for players.

A Word from the Developer

Lead developer Max Brooke shares some insight on Enemies of the Imperium:

The Imperial Guard is defined by both the stalwart valor of its soldiers and the terrible odds these troopers face whenever they take the field. From xenos monstrosities to the horrors that humans make of themselves to things more chilling still, the Spinward Front is filled savage enemies who can test the bodies and wills of even the most renowned and stubborn soldiers of the Imperial Guard. Enemies of the Imperium is a primer for Game Masters that covers the brutal foes Imperial Guardsmen struggle against in the Spinward Front. This volume contains deadly enemies ranging from scornful Dark Eldar Incubi to fearsome Ork Squiggoths to Chaos Space Marines, the forsaken champions of the Dark Gods. In addition to the profiles for these and many other dreadful foes, Enemies of the Imperium includes tactics for deploying each of these threats against your Player Characters to create challenging and memorable combat encounters. Beyond these tactical matters, Enemies of the Imperium also focuses on the strategic position of each faction of foes in the Spinward Front. The Severan Dominate struggles desperately to maintain its position even as the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof barrel heedlessly down upon it (and anyone else they happen to encounter). Meanwhile, the Children of Thorns Kabal pursues its secretive agendas while stoking the fires of conflict for reasons unknown. Other factions have also flocked to the fertile war-ground that is the Spinward Front. Kroot mercenaries stalk the worlds of this realm, taking their pay from anyone who offers it or hunting worthy prey, and Chaos warbands carry out their vile depredations upon targets left vulnerable by the turmoil, seeking plunder, corrupted relics, or merely to venerate their Dark Gods through bloodshed. Each of these groups has its own objectives, strategies, and methods, and Enemies of the Imperium sheds light upon their actions in the Spinward Front and the violent battles they fight—with the Imperial Guard and with each other.

Enemies of the Imperium is full of resources to help Game Masters tell new stories and wage new wars in the Spinward Front, and I'm looking forward to hearing about the desperate ingenuity and bitter victories of Player Characters standing against the foes and challenges this volume provides.

Thanks, Max!

Download your copy of Enemies of the Imperium at drivethrurpg or rpgnow.com, and prepare for the fight of your life!

“There are powers in the galaxy that do not know virtue, mercy, or honest worth. They would tear down the Emperor’s light if they could, for no other reason than to see it go out. Men of the Guard! Remember that the Emperor’s light will never falter. Remember that no power in the galaxy rivals Him on Earth! Do not fear the threats and taunts of those marauders, for they utter them knowing the true fear that is the Emperor’s Wrath! No force can take this fortress whi-!” Final words of Colonel Frederic Yorke of the 199th Argosi Heavy Infantry, at the Agony of Ironwall Garrison

Steel your nerves, guardsmen, because Enemies of the Imperium, an Only War supplement, is now available for download at rpgnow.com and drivethrurpg! A guide to the deadly adversaries of the Spinward Front, Enemies of the Imperium contains terrible new evils to vanquish in the name of the Emperor.

New Foes and Formations

Battle for the fate of the Imperium across the Spinward Front, and face off against terrible enemies like the Ork Meganobz and the dreadful Chaos Space Marines. The rebels of the Severan Dominate are stirring up trouble, while the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof are determined to crush all in their path.

Enemies of the Imperium also contains rules for Formations, so GMs can run streamlined combats on a squad scale. Plus, Veteran Talents, Kill Markers, and new Medals provide bonuses and abilities for the tough and stalwart guardsmen who have completed worthy deeds on the battlefield.

New information about factions, battlefields, and the politics of war in the Spinward Front will give GMs the necessary details to enhance Only War campaigns and create detailed encounters for players.

A Word from the Developer

Lead developer Max Brooke shares some insight on Enemies of the Imperium:

The Imperial Guard is defined by both the stalwart valor of its soldiers and the terrible odds these troopers face whenever they take the field. From xenos monstrosities to the horrors that humans make of themselves to things more chilling still, the Spinward Front is filled savage enemies who can test the bodies and wills of even the most renowned and stubborn soldiers of the Imperial Guard. Enemies of the Imperium is a primer for Game Masters that covers the brutal foes Imperial Guardsmen struggle against in the Spinward Front. This volume contains deadly enemies ranging from scornful Dark Eldar Incubi to fearsome Ork Squiggoths to Chaos Space Marines, the forsaken champions of the Dark Gods. In addition to the profiles for these and many other dreadful foes, Enemies of the Imperium includes tactics for deploying each of these threats against your Player Characters to create challenging and memorable combat encounters. Beyond these tactical matters, Enemies of the Imperium also focuses on the strategic position of each faction of foes in the Spinward Front. The Severan Dominate struggles desperately to maintain its position even as the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof barrel heedlessly down upon it (and anyone else they happen to encounter). Meanwhile, the Children of Thorns Kabal pursues its secretive agendas while stoking the fires of conflict for reasons unknown. Other factions have also flocked to the fertile war-ground that is the Spinward Front. Kroot mercenaries stalk the worlds of this realm, taking their pay from anyone who offers it or hunting worthy prey, and Chaos warbands carry out their vile depredations upon targets left vulnerable by the turmoil, seeking plunder, corrupted relics, or merely to venerate their Dark Gods through bloodshed. Each of these groups has its own objectives, strategies, and methods, and Enemies of the Imperium sheds light upon their actions in the Spinward Front and the violent battles they fight—with the Imperial Guard and with each other.

Enemies of the Imperium is full of resources to help Game Masters tell new stories and wage new wars in the Spinward Front, and I'm looking forward to hearing about the desperate ingenuity and bitter victories of Player Characters standing against the foes and challenges this volume provides.

Thanks, Max!

Download your copy of Enemies of the Imperium at drivethrurpg or rpgnow.com, and prepare for the fight of your life!

“There are powers in the galaxy that do not know virtue, mercy, or honest worth. They would tear down the Emperor’s light if they could, for no other reason than to see it go out. Men of the Guard! Remember that the Emperor’s light will never falter. Remember that no power in the galaxy rivals Him on Earth! Do not fear the threats and taunts of those marauders, for they utter them knowing the true fear that is the Emperor’s Wrath! No force can take this fortress whi-!” - Final words of Colonel Frederic Yorke of the 199th Argosi Heavy Infantry, at the Agony of Ironwall Garrison

Steel your nerves, guardsmen, because Enemies of the Imperium, an Only War supplement, is now available at your local retailer and through our webstore! A guide to the deadly adversaries of the Spinward Front, Enemies of the Imperium contains terrible new evils to vanquish in the name of the Emperor.

Foes, Formations, and More

Battle for the fate of the Imperium across the Spinward Front, and face off against terrible enemies like the Ork Meganobz and the dreadful Chaos Space Marines. The rebels of the Severan Dominate are stirring up trouble, while the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof are determined to crush all in their path.

Enemies of the Imperium also contains rules for Formations, so GMs can run streamlined combats on a squad scale. Plus, Veteran Talents, Kill Markers, and new Medals provide bonuses and abilities for the tough and stalwart guardsmen who have completed worthy deeds on the battlefield.

New information about factions, battlefields, and the politics of war in the Spinward Front will give GMs the necessary details to enhance Only War campaigns and create detailed encounters for players.

A Word from the Developer

Lead developer Max Brooke shares some insight on Enemies of the Imperium:

The Imperial Guard is defined by both the stalwart valor of its soldiers and the terrible odds these troopers face whenever they take the field. From xenos monstrosities to the horrors that humans make of themselves to things more chilling still, the Spinward Front is filled savage enemies who can test the bodies and wills of even the most renowned and stubborn soldiers of the Imperial Guard.

Enemies of the Imperium is a primer for Game Masters that covers the brutal foes Imperial Guardsmen struggle against in the Spinward Front. This volume contains deadly enemies ranging from scornful Dark Eldar Incubi to fearsome Ork Squiggoths to Chaos Space Marines, the forsaken champions of the Dark Gods. In addition to the profiles for these and many other dreadful foes, Enemies of the Imperium includes tactics for deploying each of these threats against your Player Characters to create challenging and memorable combat encounters.

Beyond these tactical matters, Enemies of the Imperium also focuses on the strategic position of each faction of foes in the Spinward Front. The Severan Dominate struggles desperately to maintain its position even as the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof barrel heedlessly down upon it (and anyone else they happen to encounter). Meanwhile, the Children of Thorns Kabal pursues its secretive agendas while stoking the fires of conflict for reasons unknown. Other factions have also flocked to the fertile war-ground that is the Spinward Front. Kroot mercenaries stalk the worlds of this realm, taking their pay from anyone who offers it or hunting worthy prey, and Chaos warbands carry out their vile depredations upon targets left vulnerable by the turmoil, seeking plunder, corrupted relics, or merely to venerate their Dark Gods through bloodshed. Each of these groups has its own objectives, strategies, and methods, and Enemies of the Imperium sheds light upon their actions in the Spinward Front and the violent battles they fight—with the Imperial Guard and with each other.

Enemies of the Imperium is full of resources to help Game Masters tell new stories and wage new wars in the Spinward Front, and I'm looking forward to hearing about the desperate ingenuity and bitter victories of Player Characters standing against the foes and challenges this volume provides.

Thanks, Max! Purchase your copy of Enemies of the Imperium at your local retailer or on our webstore today, and prepare for the fight of your life!

“There are powers in the galaxy that do not know virtue, mercy, or honest worth. They would tear down the Emperor’s light if they could, for no other reason than to see it go out. Men of the Guard! Remember that the Emperor’s light will never falter. Remember that no power in the galaxy rivals Him on Earth! Do not fear the threats and taunts of those marauders, for they utter them knowing the true fear that is the Emperor’s Wrath! No force can take this fortress whi-!” - Final words of Colonel Frederic Yorke of the 199th Argosi Heavy Infantry, at the Agony of Ironwall Garrison

Steel your nerves, guardsmen, because Enemies of the Imperium, an Only War supplement, is now available at your local retailer and through our webstore! A guide to the deadly adversaries of the Spinward Front, Enemies of the Imperium contains terrible new evils to vanquish in the name of the Emperor.

Foes, Formations, and More

Battle for the fate of the Imperium across the Spinward Front, and face off against terrible enemies like the Ork Meganobz and the dreadful Chaos Space Marines. The rebels of the Severan Dominate are stirring up trouble, while the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof are determined to crush all in their path.

Enemies of the Imperium also contains rules for Formations, so GMs can run streamlined combats on a squad scale. Plus, Veteran Talents, Kill Markers, and new Medals provide bonuses and abilities for the tough and stalwart guardsmen who have completed worthy deeds on the battlefield.

New information about factions, battlefields, and the politics of war in the Spinward Front will give GMs the necessary details to enhance Only War campaigns and create detailed encounters for players.

A Word from the Developer

Lead developer Max Brooke shares some insight on Enemies of the Imperium:

The Imperial Guard is defined by both the stalwart valor of its soldiers and the terrible odds these troopers face whenever they take the field. From xenos monstrosities to the horrors that humans make of themselves to things more chilling still, the Spinward Front is filled savage enemies who can test the bodies and wills of even the most renowned and stubborn soldiers of the Imperial Guard.

Enemies of the Imperium is a primer for Game Masters that covers the brutal foes Imperial Guardsmen struggle against in the Spinward Front. This volume contains deadly enemies ranging from scornful Dark Eldar Incubi to fearsome Ork Squiggoths to Chaos Space Marines, the forsaken champions of the Dark Gods. In addition to the profiles for these and many other dreadful foes, Enemies of the Imperium includes tactics for deploying each of these threats against your Player Characters to create challenging and memorable combat encounters.

Beyond these tactical matters, Enemies of the Imperium also focuses on the strategic position of each faction of foes in the Spinward Front. The Severan Dominate struggles desperately to maintain its position even as the Orks of Waaagh! Grimtoof barrel heedlessly down upon it (and anyone else they happen to encounter). Meanwhile, the Children of Thorns Kabal pursues its secretive agendas while stoking the fires of conflict for reasons unknown. Other factions have also flocked to the fertile war-ground that is the Spinward Front. Kroot mercenaries stalk the worlds of this realm, taking their pay from anyone who offers it or hunting worthy prey, and Chaos warbands carry out their vile depredations upon targets left vulnerable by the turmoil, seeking plunder, corrupted relics, or merely to venerate their Dark Gods through bloodshed. Each of these groups has its own objectives, strategies, and methods, and Enemies of the Imperium sheds light upon their actions in the Spinward Front and the violent battles they fight—with the Imperial Guard and with each other.

Enemies of the Imperium is full of resources to help Game Masters tell new stories and wage new wars in the Spinward Front, and I'm looking forward to hearing about the desperate ingenuity and bitter victories of Player Characters standing against the foes and challenges this volume provides.

Thanks, Max! Purchase your copy of Enemies of the Imperium at your local retailer or on our webstore today, and prepare for the fight of your life!

“The Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes are the finest warriors in the galaxy, indeed, the finest in the history of Mankind. We are strength, zeal, and wrath made flesh. Those who stand against us shall only know fear and utter annihilation.” –Brother-Captain Belshazar of the Black Templars

Among those few brave Space Marines who are singled out and seconded to the Deathwatch, fewer still rise to become Deathwatch veterans. Most Space Marines who are given the honor to fight for the Emperor in the Deathwatch serve their time, and then return to their chapters with all of the glory and admiration that being a member of the Deathwatch carries. The Emperor’s Chosen, an upcoming supplement for Deathwatch, explores the select few who ascend to veteran status.

A Brotherhood Apart

Those Deathwatch Space Marines who, for whatever reason, elect not to return to their chapters after their secondment, may find that despite the different backgrounds of the Battle-brothers in their Kill-team, the Deathwatch is home. The bonds between the brethren of a Deathwatch Kill-team are forged from arduous battles endured together, and countless heroic and dangerous exploits that are all part of the job description of a Deathwatch Space Marine. To become a true veteran, acts of tremendous valor and glory must be performed in the name of the Emperor. Deeds carried out by one bring honor to the Kill-team. Secret knowledge is revealed, and long and lonely trips to the Outer Reach may shake the foundation of what the Space Marine, and his Battle-brothers, thought they knew. This new understanding of the galaxy and the weight of duty to the Emperor may be why some Space Marines take their oaths again and again with the Deathwatch, as they become veterans, and heroes.

The Emperor’s Chosen details just a few of the legendary veterans of the Deathwatch in the Jericho Reach. Those who ascended to such heights inspire great deeds and heroism on the battlefield for those who follow in their footsteps. The following pages (pdf, 766 KB) excerpted from Chapter II of The Emperor’s Chosen provide a sneak peek at the lives and deeds of the mighty few who came before.

Legacy of a Hero

Even rarer than a Deathwatch veteran is an entire Kill-team composed of those who have become veterans together. Through the horrors of innumerable battles, to leaving behind Chapter and identity to form a highly skilled and deadly unit, veteran Kill-teams become the ultimate weapon of the Emperor. Their skills are highly prized by the Watch Commanders, as well as the Chamber of Vigilance. Even the Inquisition may reach out to such stalwart units and ask for their help directly. The deeds and reputations of such teams will often precede them, becoming the stuff of legend to spur on the fledgling Kill-teams that will come after. The Emperor’s Chosen provides new rules for creating Heroic Legacies for veteran Battle-Brothers of the Jericho reach. Kill-teams may jointly purchase these Legacies, to access combat roles, manoeuvres, and more, that an experienced Kill-team can use to better crush their enemies in the name of the Emperor. The following pages (pdf, 860 KB), excerpted from Chapter III of The Emperor’s Chosen, set the stage for the acquisition and use of Heroic Legacies in this supplement for Deathwatch.

Gather your Battle-Brothers and become legendary. With the ability to assume Heroic Legacies, and an adventure which puts players in the footsteps of their predecessors, The Emperor’s Chosen is an epic foray into the history of those who came before, as players work to become the legends of the future. Keep checking back for more news and previews of the upcoming Deathwatch supplement, The Emperor’s Chosen!

“The Battle-Brothers of the Adeptus Astartes are the finest warriors in the galaxy, indeed, the finest in the history of Mankind. We are strength, zeal, and wrath made flesh. Those who stand against us shall only know fear and utter annihilation.” –Brother-Captain Belshazar of the Black Templars

Among those few brave Space Marines who are singled out and seconded to the Deathwatch, fewer still rise to become Deathwatch veterans. Most Space Marines who are given the honor to fight for the Emperor in the Deathwatch serve their time, and then return to their chapters with all of the glory and admiration that being a member of the Deathwatch carries. The Emperor’s Chosen, an upcoming supplement for Deathwatch, explores the select few who ascend to veteran status.

A Brotherhood Apart

Those Deathwatch Space Marines who, for whatever reason, elect not to return to their chapters after their secondment, may find that despite the different backgrounds of the Battle-brothers in their Kill-team, the Deathwatch is home. The bonds between the brethren of a Deathwatch Kill-team are forged from arduous battles endured together, and countless heroic and dangerous exploits that are all part of the job description of a Deathwatch Space Marine. To become a true veteran, acts of tremendous valor and glory must be performed in the name of the Emperor. Deeds carried out by one bring honor to the Kill-team. Secret knowledge is revealed, and long and lonely trips to the Outer Reach may shake the foundation of what the Space Marine, and his Battle-brothers, thought they knew. This new understanding of the galaxy and the weight of duty to the Emperor may be why some Space Marines take their oaths again and again with the Deathwatch, as they become veterans, and heroes.

The Emperor’s Chosen details just a few of the legendary veterans of the Deathwatch in the Jericho Reach. Those who ascended to such heights inspire great deeds and heroism on the battlefield for those who follow in their footsteps. The following pages (pdf, 766 KB) excerpted from Chapter II of The Emperor’s Chosen provide a sneak peek at the lives and deeds of the mighty few who came before.

Legacy of a Hero

Even rarer than a Deathwatch veteran is an entire Kill-team composed of those who have become veterans together. Through the horrors of innumerable battles, to leaving behind Chapter and identity to form a highly skilled and deadly unit, veteran Kill-teams become the ultimate weapon of the Emperor. Their skills are highly prized by the Watch Commanders, as well as the Chamber of Vigilance. Even the Inquisition may reach out to such stalwart units and ask for their help directly. The deeds and reputations of such teams will often precede them, becoming the stuff of legend to spur on the fledgling Kill-teams that will come after. The Emperor’s Chosen provides new rules for creating Heroic Legacies for veteran Battle-Brothers of the Jericho reach. Kill-teams may jointly purchase these Legacies, to access combat roles, manoeuvres, and more, that an experienced Kill-team can use to better crush their enemies in the name of the Emperor. The following pages (pdf, 860 KB), excerpted from Chapter III of The Emperor’s Chosen, set the stage for the acquisition and use of Heroic Legacies in this supplement for Deathwatch.

Gather your Battle-Brothers and become legendary. With the ability to assume Heroic Legacies, and an adventure which puts players in the footsteps of their predecessors, The Emperor’s Chosen is an epic foray into the history of those who came before, as players work to become the legends of the future. Keep checking back for more news and previews of the upcoming Deathwatch supplement, The Emperor’s Chosen!

“You ask if it is enough? It is never enough!" - Beneus III

All beings require sensation to know their surroundings, but the truly aware realize that life without sensation is worse than death. For those who exist for sensation, the normal limits of life become meaningless in the pursuit of greater and greater stimuli. As excesses are breached, nothing can sate these heavier appetites for long, however, and soon nothing exists except the quest for further sensation. Lives such as these are bound, either knowingly or unknowingly, in the service of the Chaos God Slaanesh. He offers the limitless bliss of endless passions and insatiable appetites to his legions of depraved followers. Will you give in to your desires and swear allegiance to him?

The Tome of Excess, a sinfully indulgent supplement for Black Crusade, is now available for download at drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com! This powerful tribute to Slaanesh introduces four new Heretic Archetypes, along with cruel weapons, rules for empowering minions, new Daemon Engines, and more to amplify the rapacious hordes of the Dark Prince.

Rules for expanded interactions and social combat allow players of all alignments to seduce their foes into becoming devoted lackeys. Players also gain new ways to use their growing Infamy, plus new dark rituals to curse and entrap enemies. Discover secrets of the Screaming Vortex, such as the Demons of Contrition, the xenos guardians of the Forbidden Portal, Malignia’s deadly jungles, and more. And in the included adventure, Heretics must best a Pirate Prince of the Ragged Helix in their bid to launch their own Black Crusade!

Excess in All Things

Slaanesh is the personification of excess. In his name, hosts degrade entire worlds with unspeakable rites and warlords seduce systems with honeyed promises of unimaginable essences. His own appearance is beyond limits, existing as both male and female, always the epitome of impossible beauty and desire no matter who gazes upon his form. His followers exist only to seek out new perfections of sensation, and to make themselves perfect to better achieve such sensations. The more perfect the artist, the better he can fully admire unnatural colors that cause eyes to boil and shrivel.

Only the finest of assassins can appreciate the tortured gasps of a betrayed noble as the knife slowly twists. None but a devoted master of the blade knows the bliss as flesh slices apart under his exquisite riposte. All these and more are mere steps along a path that requires more and more with each sensory attainment. To know ultimates is to realize there are no ultimates, only increasing tiers of perception and the search of perfection to fully appreciate them. Their frantic journeys can have no end except for that which lays waiting them within the Warp: Slaanesh. 

A Word from the Developer

Lead Developer Tim Huckelbery took a moment to share his insights on The Tome of Excess:

This Tome, our third tome devoted to the Chaos powers, was one we’ve been looking forward to for some time, as Slaanesh offers such wonderfully twisted opportunities for roleplaying. He is the god of pleasure, to be sure, but he is really the god of extremes in all things. As such, this book is devoted to wild excesses in behavior, addictive personalities, obsessive natures, and more. His followers are always dialed to 11 (as Nigel would say) though most also tear off the volume knob as well. Here personal desires are paramount and so we introduce many new paths to selfish power. There are no limits, and even the weapons are wonderfully warped.

As mere violence is so passé, however, many Heretics of Slaanesh prefer cutting with words instead; to that end, the new rules for Social Combat allows players to use their wits as weapons. Words have power, especially using the new Curses you’ll find here. Rules for Seduction can also sway enemies to your side—including fellow players!—to ensure their acquiescence. The new Glorifying Acts are also great fun as players can release their selfish desires for power, ignoring possible consequences to the rest of the group in order to gain greater Infamy! 

The art has surpassed expectations in illuminating the words into wonderfully disturbing images filled with disconcerting beauty. Inside you’ll find such excessive insanities such as void bridges made from flayed faces, flesh shaping in action, the spider-ships of Samech, and the degradations of the Hall of Gluttony and the Den of Surrender.

In all, both the writers and artists (especially the art director, Andy Christensen) really came through to create something that I think is as enjoyable to read and look at as it is to use in game play. After all, as Slaanesh would say, satisfaction is everything!

Thanks, Tim! Download The Tome of Excess on drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com today!

“You ask if it is enough? It is never enough!" - Beneus III

All beings require sensation to know their surroundings, but the truly aware realize that life without sensation is worse than death. For those who exist for sensation, the normal limits of life become meaningless in the pursuit of greater and greater stimuli. As excesses are breached, nothing can sate these heavier appetites for long, however, and soon nothing exists except the quest for further sensation. Lives such as these are bound, either knowingly or unknowingly, in the service of the Chaos God Slaanesh. He offers the limitless bliss of endless passions and insatiable appetites to his legions of depraved followers. Will you give in to your desires and swear allegiance to him?

The Tome of Excess, a sinfully indulgent supplement for Black Crusade, is now available for download at drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com! This powerful tribute to Slaanesh introduces four new Heretic Archetypes, along with cruel weapons, rules for empowering minions, new Daemon Engines, and more to amplify the rapacious hordes of the Dark Prince.

Rules for expanded interactions and social combat allow players of all alignments to seduce their foes into becoming devoted lackeys. Players also gain new ways to use their growing Infamy, plus new dark rituals to curse and entrap enemies. Discover secrets of the Screaming Vortex, such as the Demons of Contrition, the xenos guardians of the Forbidden Portal, Malignia’s deadly jungles, and more. And in the included adventure, Heretics must best a Pirate Prince of the Ragged Helix in their bid to launch their own Black Crusade!

Excess in All Things

Slaanesh is the personification of excess. In his name, hosts degrade entire worlds with unspeakable rites and warlords seduce systems with honeyed promises of unimaginable essences. His own appearance is beyond limits, existing as both male and female, always the epitome of impossible beauty and desire no matter who gazes upon his form. His followers exist only to seek out new perfections of sensation, and to make themselves perfect to better achieve such sensations. The more perfect the artist, the better he can fully admire unnatural colors that cause eyes to boil and shrivel.

Only the finest of assassins can appreciate the tortured gasps of a betrayed noble as the knife slowly twists. None but a devoted master of the blade knows the bliss as flesh slices apart under his exquisite riposte. All these and more are mere steps along a path that requires more and more with each sensory attainment. To know ultimates is to realize there are no ultimates, only increasing tiers of perception and the search of perfection to fully appreciate them. Their frantic journeys can have no end except for that which lays waiting them within the Warp: Slaanesh. 

A Word from the Developer

Lead Developer Tim Huckelbery took a moment to share his insights on The Tome of Excess:

This Tome, our third tome devoted to the Chaos powers, was one we’ve been looking forward to for some time, as Slaanesh offers such wonderfully twisted opportunities for roleplaying. He is the god of pleasure, to be sure, but he is really the god of extremes in all things. As such, this book is devoted to wild excesses in behavior, addictive personalities, obsessive natures, and more. His followers are always dialed to 11 (as Nigel would say) though most also tear off the volume knob as well. Here personal desires are paramount and so we introduce many new paths to selfish power. There are no limits, and even the weapons are wonderfully warped.

As mere violence is so passé, however, many Heretics of Slaanesh prefer cutting with words instead; to that end, the new rules for Social Combat allows players to use their wits as weapons. Words have power, especially using the new Curses you’ll find here. Rules for Seduction can also sway enemies to your side—including fellow players!—to ensure their acquiescence. The new Glorifying Acts are also great fun as players can release their selfish desires for power, ignoring possible consequences to the rest of the group in order to gain greater Infamy! 

The art has surpassed expectations in illuminating the words into wonderfully disturbing images filled with disconcerting beauty. Inside you’ll find such excessive insanities such as void bridges made from flayed faces, flesh shaping in action, the spider-ships of Samech, and the degradations of the Hall of Gluttony and the Den of Surrender.

In all, both the writers and artists (especially the art director, Andy Christensen) really came through to create something that I think is as enjoyable to read and look at as it is to use in game play. After all, as Slaanesh would say, satisfaction is everything!

Thanks, Tim! Download The Tome of Excess on drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com today!