The tentacles of Chaos have reached
easily into the underhive,
finding many minds that it can bend to its wills. The hordes
of dispossessed, lonely and angry turn to what they see
is their last salvation, a means to get their own back on a
world that has deserted them. Most of the inhabitants however
still have an abhorrent fear of anything to do with Chaos
so this has to be done in the deepest darkest corners of the
hive......
The gangs are mainly led by strong, charasmatic Wyrds,
called in the underhive Scions, who have heard whispers
of power and fortune. These people attract gangs to their
banners to kill, steal and worship for the Dark Gods.....
Special Rules :
- Outlanders : Chaos Cults are outlanders, and so the full rules for such apply
to them.
- Territory : The chaos cult starts with one piece of territory generated on the
outlaw table. This is the ritual centre of the cult, and is where their dark alter is
situated. If it is ever threatened all defending cultists gain Hatred of the attackers (in
Raids etc). Demon summoning is automatic here. Wyrd powers used by the gang here never
result in a possession, attack or pulling off. If the cult captures another territory,
they can either loot it, or capture it as normal.
- Income : The cult can gain income from their territory and from foraging. The
Scion never forages as it is below his priveledged status.
- Trading : The cult rolls on the outlaw trading chart.
- Hired Guns : Only Scum, Pit Slaves, Mad Donna and Karloth are allowed. The
others avoid the cult gangs. The New Beastman , is also allowed
- Starvation : The gang follows normal starvation rules.
- Bounty : Needless to say, Chaos cults as seen as extremely dangerous by the
Guilders, so they are worth a bounty equal to their total cost, just like any other outlaw
- Capture : If a ganger is captured by the cult, and is not exchanged, rescued,
etc. then he can be sacrificed to the Chaos Gods. Every ganger sacrificed should be
tallied on the gang sheet, as the Scion can use them to summon demons!
Scion - 150 Creds (1 allowed only)
A Scion is a Wyrd who has been tempted by the Chaos Gods to follow them and create a gang
to kill and worship in their name. They are highly charasmatic and convince many that
their words are the absolute truth. Blessed by the Gods, the Scion is the key to the gang.
The Gods protect him and increase his powers in return for his soul and those he recruits.
Providing a conduit between the real world and the warp, he keeps the gang together and
allows the creation of Demons.....
Stats - As per normal Gang Leader
Special Rules :
Leadership : The Scion has a powerful aura of leadership around him. This means that any
cultists within 6" may use his leadership value when taking Ld tests. A Scion can
always attempt to recover from pinning. Because he has such a presence, the Scion counts
as having the Iron Will skill (Ferocity). However, if the Scion is taken out of action,
the gang have to make an immediate Bottle test (if allowed by the scenario).
Wyrd : The Scion has 2 major powers, from any of the sections, and 3 minor powers. One of
the minor powers is always 'Cannot Be Possessed'.
Psychic : The Scion has a link to the Dark Gods. If when rolling for advances, a Scion
rolls a 2 or 12, he can roll for another Wyrd minor power.
Psychology : In the deep dark rituals the Scion has taken part in, he has seen many deep
dark things that can blast the mind. Needless to say, anything in the hive pales in
comparison. The Scion is immune to psychology.
Dark Aura : One of the blessings of the Dark Gods is a demonic aura to protect their
Avatar. The Scion has a saving throw of 5+ (unmodifiable) from all attacks, even psychic
ones. The aura also gives him strong rejuvinating powers, so he can roll twice on the
injuries table, and select the one he wants.
Summoning : One of the major powers of the Scions is to be able to summon demons. If the
Scion does not move, shoot, or fight in HtH, or use another psychic power, then he can
summon a demon. Roll against his Ld. If it passes rub out one of the tallied gangers, and
put a lesser demon (Horror, PlagueBearer, Bloodletter, Demonette, Flamer
Beast, Fiend) into play within 2" of the Scion. It will fight on the cults side for
that battle then disappear. It is worth no bounty as no corporal body is left behind. A
maximum of three demons can be in battle at any one time. Summoning
counts as using a Wyrd power so the Scion has the risk of being pulled into the warp. This
can be prevented whenever using a power by rubbing out all the sacrificed cultists
recorded....
In desperate circumstances, the Scion can summon a greater demon.
This takes 10 souls from the sheet and a Ld test with a -2 modifier. If passed a random
cultist on the Scions side is possessed by the Greater Demon The Demon is not under
anyones control and will always attack the nearest Ganger with all its powers. At the
start of the Scions turn, roll a D6, on a 1 or 2 the Demon will disappear.
Heavies - 60 creds (0-2 allowed)
Cultists selected for their physical bulk and prowess with weaponry. They are technically
able so they can keep their heavy weapons firing, to reap souls for the Chaos Gods.
Stats - As normal Heavy.
Special Rules :
- Weapons : Combat, Pistols, Special, Heavy, Grenades.
- Hatred : Hatred of the Redemption for their campaigns of fire that has killed many
Scions and Cultists.
- Psychic : Following the Chaos Gods there is a small chance of a blessing. When
rolling for advances, if a 2 or 12 is rolled, then he can choose to have a Wyrd minor
power instead of a skill.
Cultist - 50 creds
Taken from all walks of life, cultists are convinced by the Scion to take up arms and risk
their own lives for the Gods.
As well as taking part in the dark rituals they will fight to achieve dominance of their
cult. Making up the brunt of all cults they form the backbone of the gang.
Stats - As per normal ganger.
Special Rules :
- Weapons : Cultists may be armed with Combat, Pistols, Basic and Grenades.
- Hatred : Cultists suffer from Hatred towards the Redemption.
- Psychic : On a 2 or 12 on the advance rolls, a Wyrd minor power may be taken instead of
a skill.
Initiates - 25 creds
The young provide willing recruits for Chaos, promising quick power and a way to get above
the squallor of which they were born. Unreliable and weak in combat, they quickly grow to
achieve places of power in the gang.
Stats - As per normal Juve.
Special Rules :
- Weapons : Combat, Pistols, Grenades
- Hatred towards Redemptionists
- Psychic : Can gain Wyrd minor powers (see Heavies/Cultists)
The Cult gang must comply with normal gang rules
eg. minimum 3 cultists etc.....
Chaos Cults buy from the normal equipment lists.
Skills :
Initiates : Stealth, Agility
Cultists : Stealth, Agility, Shooting
Heavies : Muscle, Shooting, Techno, Ferocity
Scion : Stealth, Agility, Combat, Ferocity, Shooting