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AN INTRODUCTIONTO BLACK CRUSADE

CreditsLead DeveloperLicensing and Development CoordinatorWriting and DevelopmentExecutive Game DesignerEditing and ProofreadingExecutive ProducerDeb BeckSam StewartOwen BarnesCorey KonieczkaMichael HurleyGraham Davy and David JohnsonPublisherGraphic DesignChristian T. PetersenAdam Taubenheim with Brian SchomburgCover ArtMatt BradburyGames WorkshopInterior ArtLicensing ManagerMatt Bradbury, Dave Gallagher, Zach Graves, Sept13,Florian Stitz, Kev WalkerOwen ReesManaging Art DirectorHead of LicensingArt DirectionHead of Intellectual PropertyAndy JonesAndrew NavaroAlan MerrettKyle HoughProduction ManagementSpecial Thanks to the PlaytestersEric Knight“Get Off the Love Boat” Thaadd Powell with Justin Baller,Tim Flanders, Mack Martin, Ross Watson, Deb Beck, andSam Stewart. “You Bid Babies?!” Jordan “Milly” Millwardwith Keri Harthoorn, Kyle-Harthoorn-Burton, Kieren Smith,and Julia Smith. Rex Vogen.FANTASYFLIGHTGAMESFantasy Flight Games1975 West County Road B2Roseville, MN 55113USA Copyright Game Workshop Limited 2011. Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer 40,000 Role Play, Black Crusade,Broken Chains, the foregoing marks’ respective logos, Black Crusade, and all associated marks, logos, places, names, creatures, races andrace insignia/devices/logos/symbols, vehicles, locations, weapons, units and unit insignia, characters, products and illustrations from theWarhammer 40,000 universe and the Deathwatch game setting are either , , and/or Games Workshop Ltd 2000–2011, variablyregistered in the UK and other countries around the world. This edition published under license to Fantasy Flight Publishing Inc. Allrights reserved to their respective owners. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in anyform by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers.Product Code: BCP1 Print ID: 1033APR11Printed in the USAFor more information about the Black Crusade line, free downloads, answersto rule queries, or just to pass on greetings, visit us online atwww.FantasyFlightGames.com2

For more than a hundred centuries the Emperor has satimmobile on the Golden Throne of Earth. He is the masterof mankind by the will of the gods, and master of a millionworlds by the might of his inexhaustible armies. He is arotting carcass writhing invisibly with power from the DarkAge of Technology. He is the Carrion Lord of the Imperiumfor whom a thousand souls are sacrificed every day so that hemay never truly die.Yet in his deathless state, the Emperor continues his eternalvigilance. Mighty battlefleets cross the daemon-infestedmiasma of the warp, the only route between distant stars,their way lit by the Astronomicon, the psychic manifestationof the Emperor’s will. Vast armies give battle in his nameon uncounted worlds, but for all their multitudes, they arebarely enough to hold off the ever-present threat from aliens,heretics, mutants, and worse.To be a man in such times is be one amongst untoldbillions. It is to live in the cruellest and most bloody regimeimaginable. Yet you are not just any individual—you are aHeretic, a follower of forbidden gods and dangerousschools of thought, cast out by the rulers of theImperium and their cursed corpse-god for the calling youhave chosen. And yet both glory and revenge can be yoursas you tread the path to greatness and take your place amongthe champions of the Dark Gods themselves!Pre-Generated CharactersThe following sample characters have been specificallydesigned for the Broken Chains preview adventure thatbegins on page 16 of this booklet. Four different charactersare provided, although this adventure can accommodatelarger player groups by adding additional Chosen orRenegade characters.What is Black Crusade?Black Crusade is a roleplaying game in whichyou take on the role of a renegade from theImperium—a follower of dark godsor master of forbidden powers.In your thirst for power,revenge, or carnage youhave chosen to walk thepath to glory, beseechingthe Powers of Chaos fortheir favour so that you mightrise up above those around you andbecome one of their favoured few. Itis however, a path that is fraught withperil, and for every mortal that rises highenough to bask in the light of the godsa million more die screaming, their fleshtwisted and their minds broken by the cruelmalevolence and pitiless indifference of thevery powers they hoped to consort with.The gods and their fickle ways are farfrom the only dangers a Heretic mustcontend with, and as outcasts from theImperium, much of humanity countsitself as your foe. The Inquisition isespecially relentless in its hunt forHeretics across the Imperium’s3Broken ChainsIt is the 41stMillenniumcountless worlds and beyond, and as long as a Heretic drawsbreath he will never be free of these most hated agents of theGod-Emperor. Despite these perils, for those who can survivelong enough, glory and power awaits and the chance to livefree from the shadow of the Imperium.

Character Name: Asrodel the FatedPlayer NameCharacter Type: Chaos Space MarineArchetype: ForsakenCharacter History: Asrodel is a Chaos Space Marine known for both his martial pride and honour, and his thirst for victory at anycost. He believes he is destined for greatness, and this drive to succeed left him at odds with his previous warband. During an honourduel with his warband’s champion, Asrodel found himself losing. Rather than accept defeat, he drew his bolter and shot the championat point blank range. The remainder of the warband was incensed at this breach of their warrior code, and Asrodel joined a wolfpack ofpirate reavers to flee retribution. He was captured during a skirmish with Battlefleet Calixis.Pride: Martial ProwessFailing: BetrayalMotivation: PerfectionWeapon SkillBallistic Per)(WP)(Fel)(Inf )39 32xxxxxxxoxoxoooooooooGEARScavenged power armour, Legion bolter, 3 Legion frag grenades, Knightsof Blood combat sword. (Asrodel does not begin play with this gear)TALENTS AND SPECIAL RULESSwift Attack: As a Half Action, Asrodel may make a melee attackwith a 0 modifier to his Weapon Skill Test. If he succeeds, he scoresone hit on the initial Degree of Success, plus one additional hit forevery two additional Degrees of Success. These hits may be allocatedto anyone in melee with Asrodel.Unnatural Characteristics: Asrodel adds 4 to his Strength andToughness Bonuses due to his Space Marine implants.ARMOURScavenged Power ArmourArmour Points: 8Special: Grants 20 StrengthWOUNDSTotal: 18CurrentFatigueINFAMY POINTSMOVEMENTHalf Action: 4m Full Action: 8mCharge: 12mRun: 24mTotal: 3CurrentWEAPONSName: Legion bolterClass: BasicDamage: 1d10 9Pen: 4Range: 100mRoF: S/3/–Clip:24 Reload: FullSpecial Rules: TearingName: Combat SswordClass: MeleeDamage: 1d10 10Special Rules: NonePen: 2Name: Legion Frag GrenadeClass: Thrown Damage: 2d10 2Range: 30mRoF: S/–/–Clip:1Special Rules: Blast (4)Pen: 0Reload: – 4Permission granted to photocopy for personal use. Games Workshop Ltd 2010.As a Forsaken, Asrodel stands apart even from other ChaosSpace Marines. However, he tolerates anyone, includinghuman Disciples of Chaos, who do not challenge hismartial prowess. He is not incredibly friendly, but is morethan willing to work with the other Heretics to survive.Asrodel is at odds with his own nature. His overwhelmingdesire is to become a peerless warrior, second to none withbolter and blade. However, he also wants to win, and if itappears he might lose, he’s more than willing to cheat.SKILLSAthletics (S)Awareness (Per)Dodge (Ag)Intimidate (S)Stealth (Ag) 30Playing Asrodel the Fated30 2047 42 31 46 1043 498Trained5010

Ballistic Per)(WP)(Fel)(Inf )SKILLSName: Bolt pistolClass: PistolDamage: 1d10 5Range: 30mRoF: S/2/–Clip:8Special Rules: TearingPen: 4Reload: HalfName: ChainswordClass: MeleeDamage: 1d10 5Special Rules: TearingPen: 2Athletics (S)Awareness (Per)Charm (Fel)Deceive (Fel)Dodge (Ag)Scrutiny (Per)Stealth (Ag)41 30WEAPONS32 53 2035 41 36 31 1032 ted House Black carapace armour, bolt pistol, chainsword.(Nina does not begin play with this gear).TALENTS AND SPECIAL RULESAdroit (Fellowship): Nina’s charm is legendary. She automaticallyadds one Degree of Success to successful Fellowship based Tests(either Skill or Characteristic Test).Two Weapon Wielder: As a Full Action in melee combat, Nina maymake one Standard Attack with her pistol and one attack with herchainsword. These attacks are made at a 0 modifier (instead of theusual 10 for Standard Attacks).ARMOURCarapace ArmourArmour Points: 6MOVEMENTHalf Action: 3m Full Action: 6mCharge: 9mRun: 12mWOUNDSTotal: 12CurrentFatigueINFAMY POINTSTotal: 4CurrentPlaying Nina BlackNina Black is a charming and charismatic leader. Though skilled witha blade, her true weapons are her words. She can motivate, persuade, orcommand even the most reluctant underlings.However, beneath her pleasant exterior lies a dangerous and calculatingwoman obsessed with revenge. Nina is not above fooling her companionsas to her true motive, which is always revenge against her brother andthe Imperium that betrayed her. However, she will work with others toaccomplish her ends. 5Permission granted to photocopy for personal use. Games Workshop Ltd 2010.Weapon SkillBroken ChainsCharacter Name: Nina BlackPlayer NameCharacter Type: HumanArchetype: RenegadeCharacter History: Nina Black began life as the third child of Merrick Black, a powerful Rogue Trader. Upon his death, the Black Warrantwent to Merrick’s eldest child, Orrik. Orrik and his brother Marcus consolidated the power of the Black Household, leaving Nina with littlemore than a pittance and minor retinue of servants. Incensed, Nina made a dark pact with a powerful daemon: her soul for her brothers’ deaths.Orrik indeed died, consumed by warp fire in his very bedchambers. However, Marcus survived the daemonic assassin, and frantically soughtaid from the Inquisition. Throne Agents captured Nina and sentenced her to interrogation and execution.Pride: CharmFailing: DeceitMotivation: Vengeance