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High Lords: /* Adept Mortis */

2023-07-20T13:43:19Z

Adept Mortis

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	('''Cannot be Combined With:''' Militant, Praetorian, Chem-Trooper)		('''Cannot be Combined With:''' Militant, Praetorian, Chem-Trooper)
	You have been well-trained in the arts of stealth and murder either at the hands of one of the many Death Cults of the Prosperitas Sector, or by the Inquisition in preparation for a life dedicated to killing those who transgress against the Imperium.		You have been well-trained in the arts of stealth and murder either at the hands of one of the many Death Cults of the Prosperitas Sector, or by the Inquisition in preparation for a life dedicated to killing those who transgress against the Imperium.

			You begin an event with Five [[Resources\|Chems]]

	* '''Covert Armour:''' You needn’t obviously present as Prepared for Combat (as per Starting Stats and Abilities) in order to gain the additional endurance, you can wear synskin beneath everyday clothes to gain the benefit of its protection.		* '''Covert Armour:''' You needn’t obviously present as Prepared for Combat (as per Starting Stats and Abilities) in order to gain the additional endurance, you can wear synskin beneath everyday clothes to gain the benefit of its protection.
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	* '''Assassin’s Panoply:''' You are trained in the use of toxins and poisons.		* '''Assassin’s Panoply:''' You are trained in the use of toxins and poisons.
	** '''Needle Weapon:''' You may carry one of these ranged weapons call '''Blam''' every 3s as default, ~~however~~ you may use The Fatal Cut benefit above by using them at a target who is not aware of your presence or does not consider you a threat, within <2m of you, at the cost of a '''~~Supply~~'''.		** '''Needle Weapon:''' You may carry one of these ranged weapons call '''Blam''' every 3s as default, you may use '''Chems''' or '''Ammunition''' to reload.
	** '''Toxins:''' You may also expend a [[Supplies\|~~Supply~~]] to call Weaken up to three times with a Needler (at range) or a blade coated in venom (in melee).		*** '''Assassins Pistol:''' You may use The Fatal Cut benefit above by using them at a target who is not aware of your presence or does not consider you a threat, within <2m of you, at the cost of a '''Chem'''.
			** '''Toxins:''' You may also expend a [[Supplies\|Chem]] to call '''Weaken''' up to three times with a Needler (at range) or a blade coated in venom (in melee).

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High Lords: /* Adept Mortis */

2023-03-06T21:19:42Z

Adept Mortis

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	* '''Covert Armour:''' You needn’t obviously present as Prepared for Combat (as per Starting Stats and Abilities) in order to gain the additional endurance, you can wear synskin beneath everyday clothes to gain the benefit of its protection.		* '''Covert Armour:''' You needn’t obviously present as Prepared for Combat (as per Starting Stats and Abilities) in order to gain the additional endurance, you can wear synskin beneath everyday clothes to gain the benefit of its protection.

	* '''Cameleoline:''' If your top layer of costume is a full-body synskin suit or a camo cloak you may call Deflect to the first three ranged calls while in cover rather than just the first two. Having the matching effect from Vigilator or Scum is not cumulative.		* '''Cameleoline:''' If your top layer of costume is a full-body synskin suit or a camo cloak you may call Deflect to the first three ranged calls while in cover rather than just the first two. Having the matching effect from Vigilator or Scum is not cumulative. This also has auspex-baffling abilities and as such you may resist a call of SCAN (by not reacting) you cannot use this again until you have Recuperated and this has no effect against calls of WARP SCAN.
	** '''Physrep Guideline:''' A Synskin is a monochrome (normally black) coloured suit of body-conforming fabric. A Camo Cloak is a cloak of either grey or earthy green or of an appropriate camouflage fabric to match the environment, it cannot be worn over bright garish costume and still provide benefit.		** '''Physrep Guideline:''' A Synskin is a monochrome (normally black) coloured suit of body-conforming fabric. A Camo Cloak is a cloak of either grey or earthy green or of an appropriate camouflage fabric to match the environment, it cannot be worn over bright garish costume and still provide benefit.

Hal at 23:45, 8 February 2023

2023-02-08T23:45:13Z

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	You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow		You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow

	*'''Roaring Teeth''': After successfully striking an opponent with a melee blow and keeping the weapon in contact with them for 5s you may call '''Sunder'''. The call Sunder may only be used '''once'', regardless of how many sources of it you have, before you have to [[Recuperate]].		*'''Roaring Teeth''': After successfully striking an opponent with a melee blow and keeping the weapon in contact with them for 5s you may call '''Sunder'''. The call Sunder may only be used '''once''', regardless of how many sources of it you have, before you have to [[Recuperate]].

	'''Chain Bayonet'''		'''Chain Bayonet'''

Hal: sunder

2023-02-08T23:39:13Z

sunder

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	You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow		You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow

	*'''Roaring Teeth''': After successfully striking an opponent with a melee blow and keeping the weapon in contact with them for 5s you may call '''Sunder'''. ~~You cannot use this ability again until~~ you [[Recuperate]].		*'''Roaring Teeth''': After successfully striking an opponent with a melee blow and keeping the weapon in contact with them for 5s you may call '''Sunder'''. The call Sunder may only be used '''once'', regardless of how many sources of it you have, before you have to [[Recuperate]].

	'''Chain Bayonet'''		'''Chain Bayonet'''

Hal: recuperate

2023-02-08T22:38:40Z

recuperate

High Lords: /* Duellist */

2023-02-08T13:10:15Z

Duellist

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	Martial skill is prized across the Imperium and the blade is still considered by many to be the ‘proper’ tool for settling disputes over the wide array of ranged weapons available to the servants of the Imperium - there are martial cults and schools that drill warriors in the martial art of using various melee weapons;		Martial skill is prized across the Imperium and the blade is still considered by many to be the ‘proper’ tool for settling disputes over the wide array of ranged weapons available to the servants of the Imperium - there are martial cults and schools that drill warriors in the martial art of using various melee weapons;

	When armed with a Sword (36” to 42") you may:		When armed with only a Sword (36” to 42") you may:

	* '''Deadly Cut:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.		* '''Deadly Cut:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.

High Lords: /* Adept Mortis */

2022-10-18T13:22:46Z

Adept Mortis

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	** '''Physrep Guideline:''' A Synskin is a monochrome (normally black) coloured suit of body-conforming fabric. A Camo Cloak is a cloak of either grey or earthy green or of an appropriate camouflage fabric to match the environment, it cannot be worn over bright garish costume and still provide benefit.		** '''Physrep Guideline:''' A Synskin is a monochrome (normally black) coloured suit of body-conforming fabric. A Camo Cloak is a cloak of either grey or earthy green or of an appropriate camouflage fabric to match the environment, it cannot be worn over bright garish costume and still provide benefit.

	* '''The Fatal Cut:''' Should you be able to approach a character who is either not aware of your presence or does not consider you a threat (is making no active moves to defend themselves against you in a fight) you may, after landing a melee blow, call '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' on them. You may not use this cue while under attack from another opponent or in the midst of combat.		* '''The Fatal Cut:''' Should you be able to approach a character who is either not aware of your presence or does not consider you a threat (is making no active moves to defend themselves against you in a fight) you may, after landing a melee blow, call '''I Am A Knife In The Dark''' on them. You may not use this cue while under attack from another opponent or in the midst of combat.

	* '''Assassin’s Panoply:''' You are trained in the use of toxins and poisons.		* '''Assassin’s Panoply:''' You are trained in the use of toxins and poisons.

Hal: Adept Mortis pistol assassinations must be from stealth

2022-10-17T18:48:19Z

Adept Mortis pistol assassinations must be from stealth

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	* '''Assassin’s Panoply:''' You are trained in the use of toxins and poisons.		* '''Assassin’s Panoply:''' You are trained in the use of toxins and poisons.
	** '''Needle Weapon:''' You may carry one of these ranged weapons call '''Blam''' every 3s as default, however you may use The Fatal Cut benefit above by using them at a target within <2m of you at the cost of a '''Supply'''.		** '''Needle Weapon:''' You may carry one of these ranged weapons call '''Blam''' every 3s as default, however you may use The Fatal Cut benefit above by using them at a target who is not aware of your presence or does not consider you a threat, within <2m of you, at the cost of a '''Supply'''.
	** '''Toxins:''' You may also expend a [[Supplies\|Supply]] to call Weaken up to three times with a Needler (at range) or a blade coated in venom (in melee).		** '''Toxins:''' You may also expend a [[Supplies\|Supply]] to call Weaken up to three times with a Needler (at range) or a blade coated in venom (in melee).

High Lords at 09:00, 17 October 2022

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	* '''Guarded Strikes:''' When fighting defensively when carrying a pair of knives or a knife and a pistol, or just a single knife you may ignore uncalled melee blows (call Deflect) that strike your forearm.		* '''Guarded Strikes:''' When fighting defensively when carrying a pair of knives or a knife and a pistol, or just a single knife you may ignore uncalled melee blows (call Deflect) that strike your forearm.

	* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.		* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.

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	* '''Deadly Cut:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.		* '''Deadly Cut:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.

	* Evasive Footwork: You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.		* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.

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Tealix: Consistency - Tech-Priest

2022-10-16T15:01:40Z

Consistency - Tech-Priest

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	'''Omnissian Axes'''		'''Omnissian Axes'''

	(must be propped to be exactly the same look as canon may only be taken by characters with the Tech Priest trait who are not Knight-Scions)		(must be propped to be exactly the same look as canon may only be taken by characters with the Tech-Priest trait who are not Knight-Scions)
	You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow		You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow

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	You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow		You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow

	*'''Roaring Teeth''': After successfully striking an opponent with a melee blow and keeping the weapon in contact with them for 5s you may call '''Sunder'''. You cannot use this ability again until you ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~.		*'''Roaring Teeth''': After successfully striking an opponent with a melee blow and keeping the weapon in contact with them for 5s you may call '''Sunder'''. You cannot use this ability again until you [[Recuperate]].

	'''Chain Bayonet'''		'''Chain Bayonet'''
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	You may call '''Shock''' every 3s with a melee blow.		You may call '''Shock''' every 3s with a melee blow.

	* '''Supression Weapon:''' You may call '''Knockback''' up to 3 times after swinging a melee blow. Once expended, you must ~~'''~~Recuperate~~'''~~ to use these calls again.		* '''Supression Weapon:''' You may call '''Knockback''' up to 3 times after swinging a melee blow. Once expended, you must [[Recuperate]] to use these calls again.

	'''Omnissian Axes'''		'''Omnissian Axes'''
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	You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow		You may call '''Rend''' with this weapon in melee every 3s after swinging a blow

	* '''Machine-Bane:''' After 5s in contact with a foe you may call Haywire. You cannot use this ability again until you Recuperate.		* '''Machine-Bane:''' After 5s in contact with a foe you may call Haywire. You cannot use this ability again until you [[Recuperate]].

	'''Physrep:''' Your prop must be sufficiently technologically advanced in appearance or appropriately brutal looking to use this trait, some examples are given above but talk to the Game Team if you are uncertain.		'''Physrep:''' Your prop must be sufficiently technologically advanced in appearance or appropriately brutal looking to use this trait, some examples are given above but talk to the Game Team if you are uncertain.
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	When armed with Knives (18-46cm/7-18 inches long) you may:		When armed with Knives (18-46cm/7-18 inches long) you may:

	* '''Bladeborn:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.		* '''Bladeborn:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you have [[Recuperate\|Recuperated]].

	* '''Guarded Strikes:''' When fighting defensively when carrying a pair of knives or a knife and a pistol, or just a single knife you may ignore uncalled melee blows (call Deflect) that strike your forearm.		* '''Guarded Strikes:''' When fighting defensively when carrying a pair of knives or a knife and a pistol, or just a single knife you may ignore uncalled melee blows (call Deflect) that strike your forearm.

	* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you have Recuperated.		* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you have [[Recuperate\|Recuperated]].

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	When armed with only a Sword (36” to 42") you may:		When armed with only a Sword (36” to 42") you may:

	* '''Deadly Cut:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you ~~have Recuperated~~.		* '''Deadly Cut:''' After 5s studying your opponent you may call either Rend or Weaken against them in melee. You may do this up to three times. This ability cannot be used again until you [[Recuperate]].

	* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you ~~have Recuperated~~.		* '''Evasive Footwork:''' You may call Deflect to two melee blows or calls delivered via a melee blow. This may not be used against Sunder or calls with Warp attached. This ability cannot be used again until you [[Recuperate]].

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	You have '''+1 [[Endurance]]'''		You have '''+1 [[Endurance]]'''

	* '''Mean Right Hook:''' You may call Knockback when striking a blow with a two-handed melee weapon (56”> props). After 3 calls this ability cannot be used again until you ~~have Recuperated~~.		* '''Mean Right Hook:''' You may call Knockback when striking a blow with a two-handed melee weapon (56”> props). After 3 calls this ability cannot be used again until you [[Recuperate]].

	* '''Stable Platform:''' You can move while firing an Automatic Weapon. You may only move at a slow walk while firing and, after you stop to Reload, this ability cannot be used again until you have ~~Recuperated~~.		* '''Stable Platform:''' You can move while firing an Automatic Weapon. You may only move at a slow walk while firing and, after you stop to Reload, this ability cannot be used again until you have [[Recuperate]].

	* '''Strong and Sturdy:''' When affected by a KNOCKBACK call, the effects last only 2s rather than 5s.		* '''Strong and Sturdy:''' When affected by a KNOCKBACK call, the effects last only 2s rather than 5s.