a (exis | = Sia aN \ ROGUE TRADER / LN mTo limit the moral pollution caused by contact with alien and.non-Imperial cultures in millennia past, the Adep- tus Terra outlawed trade and dealing beyond the Impe- rium. Only those individuals with Warrants of Trade or similar documents are allowed to explore planets not yet under Imperial control, encounter alien civilizations and regressed human societies, and claim barren 4 worlds rich with minerals or other fesources. Such men are the Rogue Traders. >) Operating beyond Imperial Controlthey are a law unto By) themselves. Some are highly pious individuals, bringing the Emperor's light beyond his rule; others are nothing more than glorified pirates and-scoundrels» Not all\who olaim,to be Rogue Traders actually’are, while many Warrants-of Trade are ‘centuries old ~ handed down ) through family generations, exchanged in gambling dens, stolen from: their Fightfulsowners oF have otherwise fallen into. the-hands of those who might abuse the power they bestow. Rogue Traders exudé “confidence, they are highly charismatic, often charming and roguish, skilled ) diplomats (some would say confidence tricksters) and hardened killers when the situation demands. Rogue Traders will often:gathenanventourage of hangers on and companions much like an Inquisitor does, and this may contain alien warriors, mutants and other undesirables, which many Inquisitors would take to marking the Rogue Trader out as a heretic. Many Rogue Traders have highly unstable personalities — some destroy worlds on a whim, or experiment with alien species out of macabre curiosity. Rogue Traders often dress extravagantly and flamboyantly — like Inquisitors each one has their own style and manner. They carry the best weapons and _ equipment they can acquire, including all manner of alien weapons and gadgets. Jokaero digital weapons | are popular — miniature lasers and needlers that are wom as rings but contain the same power as a pistol They might be carrying C’tan phase weapons that can bypass armour, Ha’Kaidan neuro-stars, or one of a mil- lion other pieces of strange and bizarre wargeer. It is not uncommon for a Rogue Trader to have once been a high ranking member of the Adeptus Terra, per- haps ousted from power and falling back to trading to regain his position and authority. Such Rogue Traders often wear the finery of Imperial aristocracy mixed with gar- ments from worlds beyond the Emperor's rule, often sporting a weapon from military service such as a Naval cutlass or Officer's sabre. They might also carry ornate duel- ing pistols in lacquered holsters, or ancient- looking hunting rifles slung rakishly across the shoulder.Rogue Traders usually return to Imperial space every few years, to unload their exotic. wares and resupply, recruit and rest until their next foray into the darkness. During these periods they may have encounters with members of the Inquisition. Any Inquisi- tor who hears news of a Rogue Trader in his locality will more than likely seek him out to find out what he has discovered. Rogue Traders wield incredible power and it is easy for them to forget that once back within the Imperium they do not have free reign to act as they wish, and this will also draw the attention from the Inquisition. Many Rogue Traders dispute the right of the Inquisition to persecute them, as they see it. ‘As men who have wandered amongst alien stars and conversed with all manner of cul- tures, Rogue Traders are susceptible to all kinds of heresies, from wayward philoso- Phies to infection by alien creatures or pos- session by warp entities that live in the dark- ness between stars. All these factors can lead to violent confron- tation, particularly if the Rogue Trader has knowledge or an artifact that an Inquisitor s keen to get his hands on. Occasionally the Inquisition may approach a Rogue Trader to work from them, either lead- ing his own men or and the companion to an Inquisitor. Whether this works comes down to the Rogue Trader and Inquisitor involved — Rogue Traders can be highly irrelevant at times, and Inquisitors with a hard-line view often take offense to the jibes at the Impe- rium and its organizations. The soles of my boots are caked with the dust of a thousand worlds, so mark what i say POR Ree eee ec RS Cc Cea C Caen me ee Ruma uae as cucoe Rn eee ie et Reese UC k CMe cae ye on those. | say expect nothing pleasant on your travels and you'll seldom be suprised. Rogue Trader Kobal Aizdareee Rm ae ROR eke ec ene) eRe Na RCN Ree ee Uae en caren ag some of his tutors, and a spoilt brat by others, the young Cleander von Castellan was an intelligent but wayward child. Willful and impulsive, the heir to the von Castellan eR ene ne ee Re ee chance. As he grew to manhood, his father would often have to settle his son's gambling debts Se eee eR te ee ee Ce Fe OM Ce ea Rel n Ce ae Len PNA eRe ec eRe an ee eed RMN an mesmo eam ae dishonorably discharged, following an incident involving an admiral's daughter and a enna Cleander von Castellan returned to Xaris Plethis, and once again took up his old ways, Ce ee RC CeCe Te tem RC er ee Ra Ree een hun cle ene eee eed gave them leave to import exotic goods from off-world, building up extensive land hold- CN a OM Rc eee ee CY eee ee ke ee em ee eed Teen eae ee ee CL eg au ene ea eke ker el gra Ree nee rake Ue om eee Me er eee ee a Cee ene eee ee ee Ry Ce CMe ede ee eR RR Mee RT ree ee ORO een co eae mR ROR e Fe ROR ea OMA cee eee Cee Ue tee ace ed Tee eee aC CO Me RR eS ete Ae) TEA Ce eR a oe een) Castellan’s life would have taken a very different turn had his route not taken him past eT ee ee ee Ree ee ae fee ee eae ae eRe eed Ce ee nee Ree ae Oe had purchased a starship and begun his life as a Rogue Trader. if he gave any thought to the angry debtors he left behind, he did not show it Cee me Ue RO eRe ee) Be ree Meme RE ee ee ey SOR Cae Ne eRe ea ON aR Om me Ren em aR an See eee ere helo menor it eel ae Re oe et ee eR ee RC RC ke eon eee nee coe Cet oO A Re ee ee Reo eae en eae RMN ete mee eR ae ee ee) Cee ed ee Na eee ee erg Dene eRe eneC Oe el me eo eR eM et eee eee Oe od to realise the potential for profit. He set up exclusive trading rights with the Cytheri- Sen Cem eae eee eae eae Co ae ee ee eee eee em eee eeet Ly ee eee a nen eae Re ee here eee ea ar Pee a UR ROR URC CLL eae Ue ec aed) CTR ee ee ORC ee eee Caen Pea em ROR ee Ln er eR CCC Tee Ee eter MSA mee eer ore ee an ean eae A ‘mercantile families on Xarsis Plethis combined, and if the Duke's experiences as a fe ME CM ee CCAM CUTER ACen UCR eludes Accu ecued Se age um ee Ree ATC) UR ee Oe ee eM eR mee Rela ac red ST Cee eRe Reece RIC eet igmece enue yee on Se eM ee Ree ed ee eM ee ee Plethis, and casually repaid all that owed with interest. He brought back, at hugely eee Eee et eee onl A dee forced to sell and settled back into the life of leisure he had enjoyed before his ad- Ts But life on his home planet was stale and dull to Cleander now. His spirit craved the eRe ORE ene a eee ek el ORC OR eC Cn een a RS a eee ce figure amongst the wealthy elite of Xarsis Plethis, but it was unfortunate for von Castellan that his tales fell upon the ears of Inquisitor Covenant. The Inquisitor knew he could use the flamboyant Rogue Trader and confronted Tn Re re eee a Re ae Cle eee eRe ee CeCe Rete ee ene TO CMe no Lema ec a ce eet og eee ee Reed weet eam ei etn [ag eu dee nunc a horns UN ree cm Lg eee eB ge no eee eer eee eee ee eee ee ee aN eee hee tee Bee LE eid ee a LER ue eee aeh ed ar el eai ei ea astically infiltrated the hedonistic priesthood of the Decagogue of Panetha Varn, See TR RS Re ae eee ee ete eer proved pivotal in the traitors unmasking. At other times, the Duke's skill at arms has been required, such as during the early fighting in the Donorian Sector against the K'Nib, where he lost his left eye.Despite 5 Rune SO EO Dane ae ele ee OR TOMER acne h eee em ON eee eee eee mace meng~—" Rogue Traders are merchants, privateers, corsairs and vagabonds of the galaxy. They vary from exiled High Lords and Govemors, to famed Booty Hunters and Captains, to wealthy aristocrats who have set off in search of fame and adventure. They come from a variety of backgrounds and as a result take on a multitude of different styles and personalities. Rogue Traders can possess anything from a | small ship and crew, to a large fleet of ships with hundreds of men at their disposal, They travel the galaxy performing favours. for Imperial . authorities, seeking out long lost treasure and generally exploring the unknown regions of ) the galaxy. Charismatic and skilled individuals they at tract many to their crews with the promises of fortune and glory. A Rogue Trader has travelled the galaxy for decades encounter- ing all sorts of people and xenos and amass- | jing an array a of treasure, wargear, creatures and tales. ROGUE TRADER Pts WS BS S$ T WIA Ld Sv Roguetrader 5 48 2 «9 ue Number/squad: 1 Options: A Rogue Trader may be given any equipment al- lowed from the Rogue Trader Armoury. Entourage: A Rogue Trader may be accompanied by an Entourage. An Entourageuw Trader's friends, cohorts, have incorporated into tures, If the Rogue treated as a single unit tails on the Entourage. SPECIAL RULES Paymaster: The Rogue Trader is the paymaster of the whole army. Any unit within 18” of the Rogue Trader may use his leadership when taking Morale and Leadership tests as long as he is not pinned or falling back. If th Rogue Trader is in assault his leadership can stil be us We aren't paid enough for this: The Rogue Trader is the heart and soul of a Rogue Trader army. if the Rogu Trader is killed then every Rogue Trader unit must take Morale check at the start of their next tum if they ar ; assault or already falling back. Any that fail must fall back but can attempt to regroup as normal y afterwards.PETRA TUR S aa 2 ‘Pts WS BS S T WI A Ld Sy luman Abilities 15 aa EE 3 > a OA Ork Abilities 17 ND TINA IS EE A 1) Eldar Abilitie 19 a SE 3? SO OE Taw Abilities 14 uaa ak ESR Oe PEEL, Kroot Abilities 17 Cy a a “Mifine Abilities 30 4° SAT 44 2 2 oS 1) Ogryn Abilities 24 Anis 15(6) A os Ot Psyker Abilities 25 Ss) 3 Sa 2) 5.9 PAR Demiurg Abilities 1. ARS ARs 33 2 eee Oe a Hruid Abilities 9 SIM 3 Aes Jokaero Abilities 18 eee eee Sea +) Zoat Abilities 20 S344 2 42°] Combat Droid 45 Pi i ay Gun Droid $+Gun 2 4 030 3723 1 ENTOURAGE Number /squad: 4-19 Unit Type: Infantry Weapons: Laspistol and Close Combat weapon. Any member of the Entourage may freely swap his. weapons for either a Shotgun, Lasgun or Slugga. Options: Members of the Entourage (with the exception of Ogryns) may select any items from the Rogue Trader Armoury with the exception of ‘Rogue Trader only’ items. i SPECIAL RULES Right man for the job: Any member of the Entourage may be allocated to another unit in the Rogue Trader army (with the exception of vehicles and Monstrous Creatures). Any unit except the Entourage. may never have more than one Entourage member in it. Ifthe unit is killed the Entourage member be- comes an Independent character and is free fo join other units. At any time an Entourage member may be detached from a unit (including the Entourage), however this can only be done if they are joining | another unit. i | ABILITIES: All members of the Entourage must take a specific ability. Abilities represent a particular member of the Entourage being from aidifferent race or background. Models that take particular abilities must be modeled accordingly. Any type of abilities may only be taken once per model. Human Abilities: Humans make up the majority of Rogue Trader crew and Entourages. They can be rogues, pirates, booty hunters, Imperial Guard deserters or even rebellious Sisters of Battle! They may take any items from the armoury with the exception of “Rogue Trader only” items ‘Many different types of people and xenos are draw to the crew of a Rogue Trader. Whether they are seeking fame and fortune, hiding from their past, or aiding the Rogue Trader in return for a favour, a | || Rogue Traders crew ean contain creatures from all over the galaxy. } An Entourage will be the most favoured of a Rogue Traders crew. They can take the role of old friends, drinking buddies, partners, concubines, bounty hunters, just about anything you can think of. These members of the crew are the closest to the Rogue Trader and thus have access to many of the spoils of his quests. TRUTH BEGATS HATRED « HE WHO KEEPS SILENTY CONSENTS ~ WORK IS PRAYEROrk Abilities: Orks that have left their tribes to pursue a life of pirating and adventure. Orks that join a Rogue Trader crew are usually either 4] the muscle or, on rare occasions, the mechanic. An Ork may be 1 equipped with Mega-Armour for 35 points. An Ork member of the Entourage not in Mega-Armour has access to all wargear with the ex- ception to “Rogue Trader only” items. Eldar Abilities: Eldar that join a Rogue Trader's Entourage are usually outcasts or exiles form their Craft or Exodite world, Some travel in search of adventure, others due to other nefarious reasons. Eldar En- tourage members have access to all wargear in the armoury with the einer Jue Trader only" items. They are also Fleet of Foot, ‘howeve his al ost if they are in a unit without it Entourages can consist of a varying cast of humans and xenos. Booty Hunters hunting their quarry, Adep- tus Mechanicus surveyors searching for lost long artifacts, rogue Sisters of Battle who have deserted the Emperor's service. Water Caste envoys and their bodyguards will frequently seek out the services of a Rogue Trader to transport them through Imperial Space. Ork freebooters and rogues will join a Rogue Trader crew in pursuit of teeth and a good fight. Mysterious Eldar wanderers can be found on Rogue Trader ships bartering their services in retum for transportation to their destinations. Kroot Shapers can some- times form strong bonds with the rogue Traders who hire out their war bands. Rogue Trader crews can even consist of alien species that have almost faced total annihilation and join the crews to make their way in the universe and search out their lost brethren. Every so often a renegade Space Marine will join a Rogue Trader crew to make a living while they decide what to do with their tremen- dous skill and ability. Tau Abilities: Tau members of a Rogue Trader's Entourage can consist of Water Caste members and their bodyguards, to renegade Fire War- riors. Tau Entourage members retain the targeting hardware of their race making them excellent marksmen. They may take any items from the ar- moury with the exception of "Rogue Trader only’ items. TO SERVE HIM IS TO WORSHIP HIM ~ WORK IS PRAYER ~ THE FAITHFUL SERVENT LEARNS TO LOVE THE LASHies: Kroot hire themselves out as mercenaries to whoever will pay for their services. Typically a Kroot member of a Rogue Trader Entourage will be a Shaper who has formed a bond with the Rogue Trader Captain, however they can also be particularly fierce Kroot out to make a name for themselves. Kroot have the Infiltrate special rule how- ever this ability is lost if they are in a unit without it. They may take any ‘Space Marine Abilities: Occasionally a Rogue Trader will ind himself with a renegade Space Marine in his crew. {These marines are usually new to the world outside of their chapter and join Rogue Trader crews {o get their bearings in the galaxy. This is extremely rare however, and ever the largest Rogue Trader crews will have no more than a few marineswith them at any given time. Having. a marine can be both a blessing and a curse for a Rogue Trader Captain, ‘They are formidable alliesjin battle but depending on the matine'can\sometimes be eyeing the| captaincy for themselves. Only 3.Marines can ever be present in a Rogue Traders army. They may,take any items from the armoury wilh the exception of “Rogue Trader only” items and may never have Tefminator armour. Ogryn Abilities: Ogryns have either been lured away from their Imperial Guard regiments or hired from their home: planets Ogrynsiusually make loyal yet stupid bodyguards and are thus a favourite with many Rogue Traders. Ogryns are too stupid to use wargear other then Ripper Guns, as such any model with Ogryn abilities must always be armed with a Ripper Gun. The #1 to strength is included in their profile. TRUE HAPPINESS STEMS ONLY FROM DUTY - RUTHLESSNESS IS THE A OF THE WISEDemiurg Abilities: Demiurg are the last survivors of their race and are thus un- common and usually join a Rogue Trader crew out of desire for protection and adventure. While short in stature they make up for it in sheer resolve, each one being hearty fighters, and drinkers! They may take any items from the armoury} with the exception of "Rogue Trader only” items. Scum ea Co ee ecu coy psyker the crew has picked up or even, in the Cee eo Rete Bee ee Cae eet aren Premera ene Ea) Ne Lm eee Cm) exiled from their homes. Reet emice Cee acre d Ce Cy PRU ee CaCO UL trained nature psykers Peecm eerie) Ceouckeu IME SOM Rome Coy Pec: eC crn Rea ue mecca os Pa ClaR Ge eecuies ie Hrud Abilities: Every now and then a Rogue Trader captain will find a mysteri- (MMSE CUM grog) ‘ous Hrud wanting to join his crew. Although their agendas can be sinister Rogue Ui MO eM POR CMC Trader captains are usually willing to risk this to take of advantage of the Hrud’s, MMUCIUPIeneatecs (uci mysterious technologies. A Hrud give the ability for a Rogue Trader Entourage MEU AUGL Cama! to enter the battle via deepstrike. They may take any items from the armoury with MCN eno coey the exception of "Rogue Trader onl Se een POC en eC eisis Jokaero Abilities: The Jokaero are masters of technology-mimicking ar Pe ae eros are frequently sought out by Rogue Trader captains to join their entout cleo eel Large, hairy mammals, they are very handy in both a workshop and a Pe Ce Having a Jokaero present in the Entourage allows anyone with access to t Pete Rm _moury the option of taking digital weapons, not just the Rogue Trader cap ene Sen) Jokaero may take any items from the armoury with the exception of "ROG Pec Mg Trader only” items. : ere aca ie i TATU a Re cc Cae Me acu Zoat Abilities: Warrior centaurs that represent the survivors of the Tyranids en- islavement of their people. They are fierce fighters and capable psykers and are highly valued by the Rogue Trader captains which have them at their disposal. » Zoats are beasts,however they lose the ability to.charge 12" if they are in a unit Sthatdoes not also consist entirely of beasts. They may take any items from the armoury with the exception of “Rogue Trader only’ items. Caen E REA ee ed Lefede gay eer en Poe eee une ce Semen Rn amr me ene Se ee caer requires a successful psychic test. Ifthe test is eee ea aes Soe Ceca eit Pieces aera cn ek maa eee Mc eae os a ew. For the reminder of the tum any aaa Ce nce mua ychic test eee nt RUC ee Med Sion ee eon Tem’ OC ce cake ‘ible warp energies and uses them to rip a hole in the fabric of space, opening up a portal directly to the warp unleashing terrible mayhem and Ce tee oer ec DA cn cree Roe normal one. This attack has the following profile: ee ee eer ee ice een ae eee ae ee ee eed his past and will be absolved in death A Traitor can never be forgiven. ‘A Traitor will never find peace in this world ot the next. There is nothing ee ee ea ae eo id 48 UR ata LUoi eee a) Peace ene ca Ear ae) ane Ca ecu nc) Do Pea ae ee ae a ome eed Cee eau as Doe hu ek eee es ee my ce ea Ce ue Strength 8 hit with normal armour saves allowed ¥ Some individuals are known as Psykers, beings capable of tapping the power of the Warp and manipulat- ing its energies in terrifying ways. Some can send bolts of lightning arcing from their fingertips while others can hurl aside tanks with the power of their mind, or rip foes asunder with a glance. However in order to wield such power they risk eternal damnation, for the Warp is a nightmare realm in- habited by all manner of fell entities and daemons that can ravage the mind and body of the incautious Psyker ee a eer tei Boeke ead Birr rs Reo oe eo See neue een! eee Cul bring the swirling energies back undér their con- trol. The psyker is unharmed but may not use. any psychic power for the rest of the,tum. 7 6 Psychic Surge: Unleashing power of a ter- ee Cc energy and power crackles around them. The Pome oun ene Ed whatever power is rolled without the need for a en ae lease of energy drains the psyker and for the rest rae Masse ee Sei) SO A AA a ete Re eRe ee ke eeELITES ; MERCENARIES ATT = Human Mercenaries 8 nn ae Ork Mercenaries 6 42° 34013 Ei Eldar Mercenaries 8 fe 3 315. ae Tau Mercenaries 10 BGM 3 Yo Ea Kxoot Mercenaries 8 oo. 3 13) Demiurg Mercenaries 8 J ee Hrd Mercenaries 6 2 oe, 3 1) a ee Zoat Mercenaries 15 1.435% 4) re Xenos Mercenaries a hoo) 6 644 eee Hardened fighters from across the galaxy, mercenaries sell their services to the highest bidder and have little loyalties but to themselves. Mercenaries in the 41st millennium come from a wider array of different worlds and backgrounds and can consist of varying races. Rogue Traders will hire mercenaries when they need a crack force of troops more elite then their regular crew men to achieve a certain objective, assist in a mission or quest, or simply for protection. Occasionally a Rogue Trader captain will have certain mercenaries under their hire for many years, these men either proving their worth or forming a strong bond with the Rogue Trader. Mercenaries include; Human gangs and rogue Guard units that sell out their services; Ork war bands and p- rates selling their services out to whoever will pay them and show them a good fight; Eldar pirates content ‘on carving out their own destiny; Tau renegades who have renounced the greater good: Kroot mercenaries who contract outside of the Tau Empire; Demiurg remnants who fight to survive in the galaxy; mysterious Hrud who use offer their services to Rogue Trader for their own reasons; even survivors of the Tyranids purge of the Zoat worlds. z 5 ie THE EMPEROR KNOWS, THE EMPEROR IS WATCHING « ONLY THE EMPEROR IS tyNumberisquad: 5-15 Unit Type: Infantry TYPE: Mercenaries can take the form of many different races. To represent the diversity of mercenaries, leach mercenary squad can choose what type of mercenaries they are. The mercenary types are as follows land use the respective stats listed above. Note that all mercenary squad can take Chem-Inhalers for +10 pts per squad. Human: Armed with Hellguns and Frag Grenades. May replace Hellguns with Hell Pistol and Close Combat weapon for no cost. Up to three mercenaries may replace their weapons with a meltagun at +10 points each, a plasma gun at +10 points each, grenade launcher at +8 points each or a flamer at +6 points each. One model may take either a power weapon for +10 points or a powerfist at +25 points. Human mer- cenaries have the infiltrate special rule Orks: Armed with Slugga, Choppa and Stikkbombs. May replace Slugga and Choppa with Shootas for no cost. Two Orks in the squad may exchange their weapons for a Big Shoota at +5 points per model, a Rokkit Launcher at +10 points per model or a Burna at +6 points per model. One model may take a power claw at +25 points. Orks have Furious Charge and Mob Rule special rule Eldar: Armed with Shuriken Catapults. May replace Shuriken Catapults with Chainsword and Skuriken Pistol for no cost. Two models in the squad may exchange the weapons for either a fusion gun at +6 points per model or a flamer at +6 points per model. One model may take Power Sword at +5 points. Eldar have Fleet of Foot special rule ‘Tau: Armed with Pulse Rifles and Photon Grenades. Up to half the models in the squad (rounding down) may replace theit Pulse Rifles with Pulse Carbines for no extra cost Kroot: Armed with Kroot Rifles. Kroot have Infiltrators, Fieldcraft and Eaters of the Dead special rules. Demirug: Armed with Hellguns and Frag grenades. May replace Hellguns with Hell Pistol and Close Combat weapon for no cost. Up to three Demirug may replace their weapons with a meltagun at +10 points each, a plasma gun at +10 points each, grenade launcher at +8 points each or a flamer at +6 points leach. One model may take either a power weapon for +5 points or a powerfist at +20 points. Demirug have ithe Stubborn special rule. Hrud: Armed with Hrud Rifles. Hrud have the Infiltrate special rule. Hrud rifles are strange devices which luse warp crystals to release energy in short range powerful bursts. These can only be tolerated by the Hrud themselves and thus only they are able to use these weapons. Hrud Rifles have the following profile: Range 12” Strength: 3AP: 2 Assault: 1 Zoat: Armed with Laspistols, Close Combat Weapons and Frag grenades. Up to three Zoat may replace itheir weapons with flamers for +6 points. One model may replace their weapons with a power weapon for +10 points or a powerfist for +25 points. One Zoat may be upgraded to a Zoat Shaman for a cost of 15 pts. |AZoat Shaman has the psychic power ‘Shield of Fury’, this power grants the unit a cover save of +4 against all shooting attacks. Xenos: These can represent any number of different xenos races whose services have been bought by the Rogue Trader. While they may differ considerably in appearance and characteristics, all xenos mercenar- ies that do not already have a profile will use this one. Xenos mercenaries are armed with xenos guns. ‘One model in the squad may replace their xenos gun for a xenos weapon at a cost of 15 pts. Xenos guns have the following profile: Range: 24” Strength: 4 AP: 4 Rapid Fire THESTRULY WISE ARE ALWAYS AFRAID - NEVER FORGIVE, NEVER FORGETiperor of mankind, some hire their warriors out simply to the highest bid these individuals as bodyguards or assassins using them to further their own agendas. will join a Rogue Trader crew on their own, forsaking their order to journey the galaxy with the Rogue Trader. Assassin's skills in the arts of death and espionage make them excellent executioners\and in easily found a use for by Rogue Trader capains. They employ exotic weapons for their Work and can be found using stilettos, whip-scythes and any number of strange and deadly weapons. : Pi WS BS S T WI A Ld Sy Datei. ‘Assassin’ 40 G4 43 (2 jo ce > Number/squad: 1-3 Death-Cult Assassins may be chosen as a single Elites choice. They are deployed as a single choice but do not need to be placed to= gether and operate independently during the game. Unit Type: Infantry Weapons: Power Weapon and additional close combat weapon SPECIAL RULES Independent: Death-Cult Assassins operate independently during the game and may not join units or ride in vehicles. They may however join the Rogue ‘Trader Entourage although they donot benefit from the ‘Right man for the job" rule. Fearless: Death-Cult Assassins are assumed to pass all Morale checks, even iffailure is normally automatic and cannot be pinned. This ability is not conferred to the Rogue Trader Entourage if theyichoose to join Infiltrate: Death-Cult Assassins are extremely adept at infiltration work and may use the'lnfiltrators scenario special rules when allowed to by the mission. They lose this ability if they join the Entourage. invulnerable: Assassins are preternaturally agile, able to dart aside from incom- E ing blows e their eavig) throw is invulnerable.TROOPS» CREWMEN The rank and file crew of a Rogue Trader is made up of crew men. These men are adventurers and rogues who leave their planet of origin to find adventure and fortune in the stars. Most perform duties on the ships of Rogue Traders but can be called to fight when their master com- mands it. Many are eager for a good scrap but also the chance to gain glory and perhaps someday join the Entourage of the Rogue Trader. While they are not exactly soldiers, the life of a crew man on a Rogue Trader ship generally leaves one with a penchant for battle as a Rogue Trader and his crew will frequently be called to fight for booty or to get their way out of a tight spot Pe Pts WS BS S ay Crewman: 8 5-35 Lieutenant +10 3 3 2 6 St WI A Ld sv 1 Number/squad: 5-15 Unit Type: Infantry Weapons: Lasgun and frag grenades. ‘Options: Any model may exchange their lasgun for an autogun or shotgun. Up to two Crewmen may ex- change their weapons with a flamer at +3 points, a plasma gun at +10 points, a meltagun at +10 points, a sniper rifle at +10 points, a heavy stubber at +10 points or a grenade launcher at +10 points. Character: For an additional cost of +10 points one Crewman may be upgraded to a Lieutenant. They may purchase wargear from the Rogue Trader armoury. SERVE THE EMPEROR TODAY, FOR TOMORROW YOU MAY BE DEAD « PURGE THE UNCLEANBRAWLERS Brawlers consist of gangers, bouncers, mutants, pit-fighters and anyone else who lives their life fists first. Recruited from spaceports, underhives and death-worlds all over the galaxy, these men are ba- sically muscle for hire. What they lack in the specialist skills found in mercenary groups they make up for in sheer brutality. Typically Brawlers will be made up of criminals and thugs, many of whom abuse various drug and ge- netic concoctions to boost their strength to enormous levels. This takes a tollon their intelligence and social skills but it is usually the case that these were never prominent anyway. Brawlers are used by Rogue Trader captains when he needs some expendable muscle or when deal- ing with a particularly belligerent enemy. They are usually armed with variety of blades, clubs and other close combat weapons although some have been known to camry small arms. Pts. WS BS S.oT Wo Ld Sv Brawler 8 1“ J - 5 7 St Brawler Boss +10 204 3°13 8 St Number/squad: 10-30 Unit Type: Infantry Weapons: Two close combat weapons and frag grenades. Options: Any member of the squad can replace a close combat weapon with a laspistol at a cost of +1 point per model, Up to two models may replace their weapons with a flamer for +3 points per model or a heavy stubber at a cost of +5 points per model. Character: For an additional cost of +10 points one of the Brawlers may be upgraded to a Brawler Boss. They may purchase wargear from the Rogue Trader armoury. DESPAIR 15 A SIGN OF WEARNESS « THE BLOOD OF MARTYRS 15 THE SEED OF THEaa These are enslaved men and women who have been taken from their home world by pirates, war- lords, xenos, or any of the other horrors that pilot the space of the galaxy. They are traded like a com- modity between merchants and xenos across the galaxy, being bartered for supplies, weapons and munitions and anything else of value. Normally slaves are put to work on Rogue Trader fleets doing ail the jobs either too dirty or dangerous for the paid crew. Similarly they can be made to wait upon the Rogue Trader and his crew, after all what's the point of plundering the galaxy if you can’t make home a little more comfortable! At times where a Rogue Trader needs to engage in battle slaves can be used as cannon fodder as his more capable (and expensive) troops are deployed at other places. However, having little to no training and fairly poor living conditions they are usually only good for one thing, dying. Driven for- ward by their Masters, slaves will take any opportunity they can to escape their miserable fate in the heat of battle and the Slave Master must be every weary of mutiny. <7 @ Pts WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv Slave 4 2) 5 D3 ee Slave Master 10 3 03 3 3 13 2 7 S$ Number/squad: 15-30 Unit Type: Infantry Weapons: Laspistol and close combat weapon Character: One Slave must be upgraded to a Slave Master. The Slave Master is equipped with duel electrical prods which are for all intents and purposes poisoned weapons and will always wound on a roll of +4. SPECIAL RULES Revolt: If the Slave Master is killed the Slaves will attempt to break free. They must always move towards the nearest table edge and attack any units on the way there, be they friend or foe.Rogue Traders attract all manner of sorts to their war bands and even incorporate smaller gangs and clans as part of their force so long as the payments are kept up. Some of these groups are known as Biker Clans. These gangs are recruited from Hives, other Imperial worlds, even xenos wortds, all where they run rampant through the city streets. Rogue Traders entice these individuals with the promise of greater spoils and glory and the chance to attain exotic and outlandish rid. Biker Clans take tothe battlefield in all manner of bikes, from looted Imperial Bikes, to salvaged Eldar Jetbikes, even Ork attack bikes. Just about the only thing these vehicles have in com go fast and pack a punch! in battle they act as scout and harassment forces, attackin part of the line before retreating to strike again. Bikes are fitted with all manner of weapons bought, stolen or salvaged from where These can take the form of a variety of different types of guns but all of them put of concems, however small, about their own safety) - any a Ps WS BS S T WIA Ld Sv © Clanner 2 43°03 34) T°) a Clan Leader 410 4 3 3 34) 1 4 2 8 4 Number/squad: 3-12 Unit Type: Bikes Weapons: Clan Bike, Twin-linked Biker Guns. Clanners are armed with a single close combat ‘weapon. Options: Up to two Clanners may replace their close combat weapon with a flamer for +6 points. Two Clanners may replace their Biker Guns with either a meltagun or fusion gun for +10 points. Character: For an additional cost of +10 points one of the Clanners may be upgraded to a Clan Leader. They may purchase wargear from the Rogue Trader armoury. SPECIAL RULES Clan Bike: Clan Bikes can take the forms of many different bikes looted or bought from other races. A.Biker Clan may include Ork Warbikes, Marine Bikes, Eldar Jetbikes, and even looted NecronDe- stroyer Husks! However all bikes in a Biker Clan squad function as normal bikes even if some of the models may be for jetbikes etc. A model on a Clan Bike gains +1T but uses their base Toughness when determining Instant Death. Biker Guns: Biker guns represent weaponry strapped to the members of a Rogue Trader's Biker Clan. They usually vary greatly even when placed on vehicles of the same type, Despite the varying of weapons from different races there are generally limitations of what can be reliably strapped to a bike. Each Biker Gun has the following profile Range 24” Strength 4 AP 4 Rapid fireRogue Traders have visited many worlds and during their travels have encountered a multitude of aif- ferent creatures and beasts. Occasionally a Rogue Trader will come across a tribe or society that take fo the backs of fearsome beasts or cybemetically altered mounts. Impressed by their skill and fearsome combat prowess a Rogue Trader will employ them into his service. War Beasts consist of creatures from all over the galaxy. Kranuk riders storm across the battlefield on cybernetically altered horses, trampling all before them. Dragon Knights of the Eldar Exodit through enemy units on monstrous lizards. Even a Rogue Trader's personal staff cai ride the terrible beasts they encounter on their travels. Rogue Traders arm their warriors with the best weapons they can afford. The battle I units are legendary for producing terrible charges which leave their enemies maimed The beasts themselves are usually terrifying and fight with the ferocity of their riders, ev to attack their quarry long after their riders have expire Pis | WS BS. S$ a vir A Lao sv : War Beast 3500 4 34 2 8 3+ War Beast z Chieftain +00 204060304~°5 «1 4 Number/squad: 5-10 Unit Type: Cavalry Weapons: War Beast, Laspistol, Battle Lance, close combat weapon and frag grenades Options: Any models may exchange their weapons for a lasgun, shotgun or autogun for no extra cost. Character: For an additional cost of +10 points one of the War Beasts may be upgraded to a War Beast Chieftain. They may purchase up to 20 points worth of wargear from the Rogue Trader armoury. SPECIAL RULES War Beasts: War Beasts are strange and exotic creatures that a Rogue Trader has encountered across his travels. They have many different types and range from mighty dragons, terrible lizards, cybernetic steeds and any other numerous mounts. A model mounted on a War Beast gain +1S2+T and +1A, these are included in the profile. When determining if an attack causes instant death, use the amended Strength of 5. This is to represent the fact that even if the rider is Killed, the beast will continue to fight. Although War Beast squads can sometimes include winged creature they all count +4 as Cavalry. MWe hare Battle Lance: A Battle Lance is any variation of a high energy lance and is carried by all War Beast Riders. They are for use in combat and particularly devastating charges. In games terms any model armed with a Battle Lance will ignore armour saves for the first round they charged into combat. The Battle Lance has no effect if the model was charged or has been locked in assault for more than one turn,A Rogue Trader visits countless world during their travels and more often then not encounters some of the local wildlife. While some creatures are harmless, others are dangerous and packs of vicious predators roam nearly all worlds in the galaxy. Attack Beasts are not enormous monsters, but rather ‘smaller predators which tend to hunt in packs. Occassionally a Rogue Trader will encounter a certain Species that they fee! could be useful, or one they just take a liking to. These beasts will be captured by the crew and taken aboard the Rogue Trader's ship as pets and exhibits. With proper training (and a few unfortuneate trainer mishaps) these beasts can be ullilized by the Rogue Trader in times of conflict. The beasts are herded into packs and unleashed upon the en- ‘emies of the Rogue Trader, falling upon them with primal savagry and.can take down all but the stron- gest of foes. 2 G % % a vA a< vw > Ld Sv Attack Beasts 7) Number/squad: Unit Type: Beasts Weapons: Fangs and claws SPECIAL RULES Frenzied: While Attack Beasts are better trained then Tamed Beasts, they are stil essentially wild creatures and can be easily caught up in the maelstrom of combat. At the start of every Rogue Trader Movement phase roll a D6 and refer to the Frenzied table in the Tamed Beast unit entry. BETTER CRIPPLED IN BODY THEN CORRUPT IN MIND - A WISE MAN LEARNS FORM THE DEAT!SENTINELS Bought from crooked Imperial Guard regiments, scavenged or just plain stolen, Sentinels are used by Rogue Traders to scout the surface of planets and to provide heavy weapons fire when in battle Due to the wide availability of ammunition for the weapons they carry and the relative ease of training pilots, sentinels are popular with many Rogue Traders and are seen regularly in their forces. g Front Side Rear 3 Ps WS BS S$ Amou Amour” Amour. 1A, . Sentine! 30 030~«~S 10 10 10 3 1 Number/squad: 1 ~ 3 Sentinels. Unit Type: Walker, Open-topped Weapons: Each Sentinel in a squadron must be armed with one of the following weapons: Heavy Flamer +5 pts Multi-Laser +10 pts Autocannon #15 pts Lascannon +20 pts ‘Sentinel Squadron Sentinels are idea! for scouting vehicles, and th pilots are often forced to uso their own initiative qualities not ahways for- stered in imperial soli Many of these pilots highly individualistic an hhave a reputation as insub- ordinate mavericks. Whe not pressed into service @: soouts, they are often use% toharry the flanks of @ formations or act as mobile