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Owlcat Games

**Owlcat Games** is a video game development studio specialized in Role-playing video game founded in 2016. Since, they released two games set in the *Pathfinder* setting: *Pathfinder: Kingmaker* and *Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous*. Announced on June 1, 2022, their third game, *Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader* will be the first ever roleplaying video game set in the *Warhammer 40,000* setting.

## Notes and references

1. ↑  About Us on **Owlcat Games**' official website (backup link)
2. ↑  Pathfinder: Kingmaker home page on **Owlcat Games**' official website (backup link)
3. ↑  Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous home page on **Owlcat Games**' official website (backup link)
4. ↑  Owlcat Games Announces Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on **Owlcat Games**' official website (June 1, 2022) (backup link)

## External links

* Official website
* Official forum
* On Discord
* On Facebook
* On Instagram
* On Reddit
* On Twitch
* On Twitter
* On YouTube
Vanguard

Vanguard is one of the six second-tier Archetypes in Rogue Trader. It focuses on withstanding damage and protecting allies.

## In-game description

An unstoppable force on the front line and a beacon for their allies. Even when facing extremely heavy fire, a Vanguard only grows stronger in the crucible of battle.

Core focus: frontline leader, defensive support, temporary wounds, absorbing attacks, attack redirection.

## Archetype Features

Vanguards are extremely durable melee fighters with multiple ways of protecting themselves and allies from damage. Every time the Vanguard is attacked, they gain a stack of Unyielding Beacon, which improves their resolve and the resolve of nearby allies. They can also stack temporary wounds, unlike other characters who can only have temporary wounds from one source at a time.

### Characteristics

Vanguards can improve the following characteristics during level-up:

* Weapon Skill
* Strength
* Toughness
* Willpower
* Fellowship

### Skills

Vanguards can improve the following skills during level-up:

* Athletics
* Carouse
* Coercion
* Commerce
* Lore (Imperium)
* Persuasion

### Abilities

Keystone

* Unyielding Beacon

Unlockable

* Bulwark
* Defensive Stance
* Follow My Lead
* Forced Distraction
* Provocation
* Wall of Rockcrete

Ultimate Abilities

* Unyielding Guard (Heroic Act)
* Unyielding Guard (Desperate Measures)

### Talents

* Taunting Opportunity
* Taunting Defence
* Renitent Beacon
* Formidable Distraction
* Resilient Beacon
* Enduring Shield
* Selfless Resilience
* Words of Endurance
* Punish the Imprudent
* Counter-Attack Stance
* Covering Bulwark
* Overwhelming Provocation
* Wall of Ferrocrete
* Offensive Follow
* Unyielding Resolve
* Beacon of Might
* Unflinching
* Defensive Comrade
* Protective Word
* Centre of Attention

### Progression

Warriors and Officers can become Vanguards when they reach level 16. Vanguards gain the following benefits when they level up

* 16. Gain the Unyielding Beacon ability
* 17. Choose one Ability and one Common Talent
* 18. Choose one Talent
* 19. Gain your Ultimate Abilities
* 20. Gain an additional AP and choose one Characteristic improvement
* 21. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
* 22. Choose one Skill improvement and one Ability
* 23. Choose one Talent and one Common Talent
* 24. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 25. Choose one Talent
* 26. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 27. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability
* 28. Choose one Talent
* 29. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 30. Choose one Ability
* 31. Choose one Talent
* 32. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 33. Choose one Talent
* 34. Choose one Common Talent
* 35. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability

At level 36, the Vanguard becomes an Exemplar.
Price

**Price** is the protagonist and the player character of *DISTRAINT* and *DISTRAINT 2*. He is an ambitious young man who has to distrain property so that he can secure a partnership in a famous company.

## Throughout the *DISTRAINT* series

In *DISTRAINT*, he is an ambitious young man who, one day, to secure a partnership in a famous company named McDade, Bruton & Moore, he has no other choice but to seize the property of an elderly woman named Mrs. Goodwin. From there, he finds out the price of his humanity.

From there, he started to regret his actions. As seen in the events of *DISTRAINT 2*, his intentions are to restore his hope and to find his purpose.
Abelard Werserian

**Abelard Werserian** is the Seneschal of the Rogue Trader, and one of its companions.

## Background

A Seneschal is one the most important member of a Rogue Trader's crew, his right hand. He is trusted with the management of the Rogue Trader's affairs, including the day-to-day details of their trade empire.

Decades before meeting the heir of the von Valancius dynasty, Abelard Werserian held the rank of first officer on the deck of a cruiser of the Navis Imperialis, and met Theodora von Valancius during a joint operation with her forces. Impressed with the diligent and imperious character of Werserian, she recruited him as her Seneschal.

## Gameplay

Werserian fit the role of a tank fighter. He starts with the Warrior archetype, which focuses on melee combat. His origin is Navy Officer. He comes with a Level 2 Iconoclast conviction.

### Recruitment

Abelard is the first companion the player gets. He is recruited automatically during the game's prologue. He is recruited at level 1, so the player controls all of his level-ups. He comes equipped with a Chainsword, a Flak Vest, and a Medikit.

## Behind the Scenes

The Seneschal is one of the player's Career Paths in the tabletop role-playing game *Rogue Trader*.

Abelard Werserian was the first companion revealed with a name and a background story. Previously, he could be spotted beside Theodora von Valancius and Idira Tlass in the Annoucement Teaser Trailer.

He is voiced by British Actor Ian Russell

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3  Abelard Werserian: A Man of His Duty on Owlcat Games' official website (June 10, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑ Purslow, Matt: "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s Combat Promises To Be a Strategy Masterclass" (September 5, 2022). *IGN*. (achived on September 26, 2022)
3. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0
4. ↑  Announcement Teaser Trailer on the official Owlcat Games YouTube channel (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
Koronus Expanse

The **Koronus Expanse** is a dangerous and mostly unexplored region of space at the fringe of the Imperium of Man. It has already sealed the fate of many explorers before the Rogue Trader set course for it. Currently several Rogue Traders compete for dominion over this region of space.The region is home to the remnants of a few dead civilizations, which should provide for interesting exploration opportunities.

Events unfolding during the course of *Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader* will provide a sense of increasing danger to the region, which is under the threat of Drukhari raiders, Word Bearers cults, and Necrons. Such events include the disappearance of a star.

## Behind the scenes

The Koronus Expanse is the setting of *Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader*. It was first introduced as the setting of *Rogue Trader*, a tabletop role-playing game released by Fantasy Flight Games in 2009. Owlcat Games employee have been exploring the setting for several years during their internal tabletop role-playing sessions of *Rogue Trader*, at least since the development period of *Pathfinder: Kingmaker*, which let them appreciate the similarities between the Koronus Expanse and the Stolen Lands (the region players explore and settle in *Kingmaker*).

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Owlcat Games Announces Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Owlcat Games' official website (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑  Theodora von Valancius: Of Power and Glory on Owlcat Games' official website (June 29, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Reuben, Nic: "Owlcat Games on exploring the Koronus Expanse and going full heretic in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" (June 15, 2022). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. (achived on June 16, 2022)
4. ↑ Hall, Charlie: "Rogue Trader will explore the far reaches of the Warhammer 40,000 universe" (July 25, 2022). *Polygon*. (achived on July 31, 2022)
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gehritz, Hagen: "Warhammer 40.000 – Rogue Trader Preview – Der Fall der verschwundenen Sonne, XCOM lässt grüßen" (German) (August 26, 2022). GamersGlobal. (achived on August 26, 2022)
6. ↑ Mortismal Gaming: "WH40k: Rogue Trader – Exclusive Faction Reveal" (October 13, 2022). YouTube. (achived on October 13, 2022)
7. ↑  Announcement Teaser Trailer on the official Owlcat Games YouTube channel (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
8. ↑ "Beyond the Imperium" (May 15, 2009). Fantasy Flight Games. (achived on January 4, 2020)
Warp

**Warp**, also called **Empyrean**, the **Immaterium**, the **Sea of Souls**, and many others names, is a another dimension in constant interaction with realspace.

## Description

The Warp can be describe in many ways, but at its core it is a psycho-reactive dimension mirroring realspace. Every thoughts and emotions from sentient species are reflected in the Warp. Some individuals, called psykers, are able to interact conscientiously with the Warp, which they generally describe as ocean-like, made of many currents and always in motions. The separation between realspace and the Warp is called the "veil", and can be breached in many ways. The Warp is highly susceptible to events akin to tempests and storms, which have a tendancy to spill into realspace.

The Warp is dominated by the forces of Chaos, which have thrived on the constant state of war, destruction and desperation in the galaxy. This make the Warp a constant threats to realspace, which range from nightmares and mutations to soul damnation and daemonic invasion.

## Warp travel

For the Imperium of Man, the Warp is the only mean of interstellar travel. This is made possible thanks to the Navis Nobilite's Navigators, individual able to guide spacecraft through the Warp, and the uses of Gellar fields, a technology allowing to shield the craft from the Warp's psychic energies. Travelling through the Warp allow to greatly reduce the time it take to reach a destination.

## Gameplay

The Warp is significant for *Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader*, and psykers can be found through the game. A specific game mechanic is associated to the use of psychic powers: "The Veil", a gauge that fill whenever allies or foes tap into the Warp, making it's frontier with realspace more thinner, and ultimately resulting in dire consequences if left unchecked.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5  How to: Warp Travel on Owlcat Games' official website (August 3, 2002) (backup link)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Idira Tlass: Warp Powers Unchained on Owlcat Games' official website (June 22, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Games Workshop (2020). *Warhammer 40,000: Core Book* (9th ed.). ISBN 978-1-78826-986-5
4. ↑ Purslow, Matt: "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s Combat Promises To Be a Strategy Masterclass" (September 5, 2022). *IGN*. (achived on September 26, 2022)
Horror of Tzeentch

**Horrors** are minors daemons of the Chaos god Tzeentch. They first take the form of pink horrors, incarnation of the warp-magic, who once slayed will turn into two lesser blue horrors.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
Imperium of Man

"*To be a man in such times is to be one amongst untold billions. It is to live in the cruelest and most bloody regime imaginable.*"
―*Warhammer 40,000: Core Book* introduction
The **Imperium of Man** is the galactic empire of Humanity under the guidance of the God-Emperor of Holy Terra. Its expansive domains are in a state of constant war within and without against the surge of heretics (humans going against the Imperium), daemons (creatures of the Warp) and Xenos (aliens species). It relies on the unnumbered soldiers of the Astra Militarum, on the elite Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes, on the enhanced Skitarii of the Adeptus Mechanicus, on the pious Sister of Battle of the Adeptus Sororitas, and vast fleets of the Navis Imperialis to protect the Emperor's subjects. Its Inquisition insure that the most insidious threats to its galactic dominion are dealt with the most extreme prejudice. And while worlds are lost to war and corruption, the Imperium keep on expanding, thanks to the work of the Rogue Traders.

## Organization

The Imperium is lead by the God-Emperor of Mankind, interned unto his Golden Throne, with the assistance of the High Lords of Terra (also known as the Senatorum Imperialis).

Faith is one of the pillar of imperial society, and is defined by the Imperial Credo, itself shaped by the Ecclesiarchy (or Adeptus Ministorum). Among the many resources at the disposition of the Ecclesiarchy is the Adepta Sororitas, an organization exclusively composed of women, and divided between militants and non-militants Orders. While the militants Orders are there to inflict the wrath of the Eccliasiarchy upon the heretics and the mutants, the non-militants focus on tasks such as medical care, communication and education.

Along with the Adeptus Astra Telepathica, which handled interstellar communications, the Navis Nobilite is essential to the Imperium survival, thanks to the mutant Navigators guiding its fleets into the Warp with the help of the Astromanican, a psychic beacon on Terra, linked to the Emperor.

## Philosophy

It is a deeply xenophobic state, who proscribe its citizen with any contact with the Xenos, as the imperial culture support an ideology in which the galaxy is the birthright of Mankind.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Games Workshop (2020). *Warhammer 40,000: Core Book* (9th ed.). ISBN 978-1-78826-986-5
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2  Privateers of the Imperium on Owlcat Games' official website (July 13, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1  How to: Imperial Creed on Owlcat Games' official website (October 3, 2022) (backup link)
4. ↑  How to: Warp Travel on Owlcat Games' official website (August 3, 2002) (backup link)
5. ↑  Cassia Orsellio: Gazing into the Warp on Owlcat Games' official website (September 4, 2002) (backup link)
Footfall

**Footfall** is a spaceport within the Koronus Expanse. One of its leader is Vladaym Tocara.

## Behind the scenes

Footfall was first introduced within the *Rogue Trader* tabletop role-playing game *Core Rulebook*, published in 2009.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ Hall, Charlie: "Rogue Trader will explore the far reaches of the Warhammer 40,000 universe" (July 25, 2022). *Polygon*. (achived on July 31, 2022)
2. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0
DISTRAINT

**DISTRAINT** is an indie horror game developed and published by Jesse Makkonen. It was released on Steam for Microsoft Windows on October 21, 2015. It is the first game in the *DISTRAINT* series.

## Premise

*DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.*
Xenos

**Xenos** is a word designating anything alien to the Imperium of Man. Anything Xenos is consider a threat by the Imperium.

Well known Xenos species include the Aeldari and their perverted cousin, the Drukhari, and also the Necrons.

## Behind the scenes

The word Xenos (ξένος) originated from Ancient Greek, and would refer to anything alien, strange or unusual. It used as a prefix (xeno-) in English in words such as xenophobia, xenolith, xenograft or xenoarcheology.

While the Squats are making a comeback as the League of Votann in the *Warhammer 40,000* tabletop wargame, they won't be included in *Rogue Trader*.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Games Workshop (2020). *Warhammer 40,000: Core Book* (9th ed.). ISBN 978-1-78826-986-5
2. ↑ Liddell & Scott (1889). *An Intermediate Greek–English Lexicon*, Harper & Brothers.
3. ↑ Reuben, Nic: "Owlcat Games on exploring the Koronus Expanse and going full heretic in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" (June 15, 2022). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. (achived on June 16, 2022)
Cassia Orsellio

**Cassia Orsellio** is a Navigator and one of the characters supporting the Rogue Trader in their endeavors.

## Background

A scion of House Orsellio of the Navis Nobilite, who has been active in the Koronus Expanse for centuries, Cassia Orsellio does not know who are her parents and has been raised in secret aboard a space station where she spent most of her youth studying and preparing for her duty as Navigator. Because of an unknown twist of fate, she was released into a wide galaxy, of which she knows very little, before she was meant to.

Cassia display longer limbs than regular humans. She also features clawed fingers and red eyes.

## Behind the scenes

The Navigator is one of the Career Paths available to players in the tabletop role-playing game *Rogue Trader* Orsellio could be spotted on the key art revealed for the game announcement on June 1, and was further presented during a Twitch stream by CohhCarnage prior to September 2 along with the work-in-progress 360 degree visuals of her statue, the centerpiece of the Collector Edition of the game. Cassia was fully introduced with a web article on September 4.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Cassia Orsellio: Gazing into the Warp on Owlcat Games' official website (September 4, 2002) (backup link)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 CohhCarnage: "CohhCarnage Announces The Collector's Edition Statue For Rogue Trader (By Owlcat)" (September 2, 2022). YouTube. (achived on September 4, 2022)
3. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0
4. ↑  Owlcat Games Announces Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Owlcat Games' official website (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
Inkcap

Inkcap is one of the Player Characters, played by August. She is a hexblood druid, Circle of Spores.

## Description

Though Inkcap may act young, she appears to be in her mid 20's. She is tall (around 6 feet, not including the antlers) and slender with angular features. Her face is long. She has high cheekbones and a square nose that slightly hooks down. Her lips are full, though her top lip is plumper than the lower. She has two horns peeking out from her hair that circle up in back, vaguely resembling the shape of a crown.

Her skin is a teal-blue, but there's a green undertone that's deeper in some spots than others on her body. Her hair is deep magenta, wispy, and falls an inch below her jawline; it looks reminiscent of kudzu vines stripped of their leaves. Her eyes are a vibrant green, almost glowing.

She wears an array of sloppily made clothes; a peasant top too big for her that hangs off one shoulder, scarves tied around her hips, a skirt that may be two or three layers of skirts, not that anyone can tell. There's tears and holes in almost all clothing she wears. The only thing that she owns that isn't ratty is her bag, a pinkish leather cross-body bag with mushrooms of all sorts embroidered into the flap. She is always barefoot.

Her right hand has been replaced by a hand-like root, a magical item known as Fellgrip. It has three fingers and extends midway up her forearm.

### Notable Items

* A shield with the emblem of Shea
* The studded leather armor of Stragos the Enlightened
* Fellgrip

## Stats

 Dexterity
 Constitution
 Intelligence
 Wisdom
 Charisma

* Level: 4
* Health: 25
* AC: 16
* Speed: 30
* Passive Perception: 22
* Passive Insight: 15

### Feats

* Observant: Inkcap has the ability to read lips, and she gains a +5 bonus to passive perception and passive investigation.

## History

Inkcap was raised by her "mothers" in the Feywild, which she always knew as Lunaria. Though she doesn't remember how she got there, she woke up in an open grave on Sansmadhya with the other patrons of the Drunken Dragon. When she awoke, her right hand was replaced with a magical item known as Fellgrip. Over the course of her adventure, she has discovered some of its properties.

After Matahari allowed Inkcap to use his observatory to look at Sansmadhya's moon, also known as Lunaria, her mind was taken over by an entity seemingly residing in Fellgrip. The branch spread up her forearm, and Inkcap's eyes erupted in green fire. The entity engaged with Matahari and Roxy, but when they didn't recognize the entity, it turned into a bird and left in a huff. This is the last the party has seen of Inkcap.
Chaos Space Marine

**Chaos Space Marines** are the corrupted elements of the elite Space Marines, either hailing from the time of the Horus Heresy, or having fell to Chaos since, providing the Dark Gods with their most efficient weapon.

The Word Bearers legion is known to operate inside the Koronus Expanse.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Chaos Space Marines on Games Workshop's official website (backup link)
2. ↑ Mortismal Gaming: "WH40k: Rogue Trader – Exclusive Faction Reveal" (October 13, 2022). YouTube. (achived on October 13, 2022)
Kiava Gamma

**Kiava Gamma** is a world in the Koronus Expanse controlled by the Adeptus Mechanicus, while still being part of the Von Valancius dynasty trade empire.

It will be visited at some point by the Rogue Trader to provide the Mechanicus with some aid. Furthermore, the player will be able to determine what kind of goods will be produced on this world, including goods of illegal or heretical nature.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reuben, Nic: "Owlcat Games on exploring the Koronus Expanse and going full heretic in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" (June 15, 2022). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. (achived on June 16, 2022)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *GameSpot*: "Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader – How Do You Play As 40k's Most Powerful Explorers?" (June 20, 2022). YouTube. (achived on June 20, 2022)
Sicarian Ruststalker

**Sicarian Ruststalkers** are cybernetic commando units of the Adeptus Mechanicus, who were long ago used as assassins on Mars before being militarized and produced in masse on every Forge World.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
Heinrix van Calox

**Heinrix van Calox** is an Inquisitorial interrogator and one of the characters supporting the Rogue Trader in their endeavors.

## Gameplay

Heinrix starts the game with the Warrior class, which focuses on melee combat. He is a Sanctioned Psyker, so he starts with a Psy Rating of 0. He starts with access to the Biomancy and Sanctic disciplines. His homeworld is an Imperial World. He comes with a Level 2 Dogmatic conviction.

### Recruitment

Heinrix is recruited during Act 1. He is recruited at Level 10, so the player can choose his second Archetype. He comes equipped with a Force Sword, a Biomancer's Staff, an Autopistol, and a Flak Vest.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ Purslow, Matt: "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s Combat Promises To Be a Strategy Masterclass" (September 5, 2022). *IGN*. (achived on September 26, 2022)
Wych

"*We are swift, and we are lethal. We are a poisoned dagger thrust into the heart of the foe*"
―A Wych
**Wyches** are highly agile Drukhari gladiator fighters, enhanced with combat drugs.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Owlcat Games (@OwlcatGames) on Twitter (June 14, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑  Wyches on Games Workshop's official website (backup link)
Theodora von Valancius

**Theodora von Valancius Massimo af Scarus** was the previous leader of the trade empire of the von Valancius dynasty of Rogue Traders. She was a experienced and hardened woman, and was atop a large wealth built while competing with others Rogue Traders for the control of the Koronus Expanse. However, she tired of this and embarked into a journey toward the deepest and darkest parts of the Expanse, putting her face to face with troubles from her past (that might be related to Necrons). Her fate is currently unknown, but she left her trade empire in the hand of her heir: the player.

## Trivia

Throughout their journey The Rogue Trader is able to impress their friends and foes alike by their knowledge and skill checks with Theodora being the sole exception.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Theodora von Valancius: Of Power and Glory on Owlcat Games' official website (June 29, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑ Reuben, Nic: "Owlcat Games on exploring the Koronus Expanse and going full heretic in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" (June 15, 2022). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. (achived on June 16, 2022)
3. ↑  Announcement Teaser Trailer on the official Owlcat Games YouTube channel (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
Power weapon

**Power weapons** are a type of melee weapons that use a disruptive energy field to devastating effect. Theoretically, any classical melee weapon, bladed or blunted, can serve as basis for a power weapons.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Owlcat Games (@OwlcatGames) on Twitter (September 7, 2022) (backup link)
Servitor

**Servitors** are a creation of the Adeptus Mechanicus technology. They are heavily cybernetic enhanced human bodies that don't retain the memory and personality of the past individual, and are put to work on monotonous tasks going from labour to combat. They are a common sight in the Imperium of Man, who use them instead of robotic advanced artificial intelligence, which is completely taboo because of events lost to time.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0
2. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
Necrose

A magic item, given by Gideon Sharp to Looney after Spite cut off his arm. It is currently Soulbound to Looney.

## Mechanics

\*Requires Attunement\*

* **Enchanted**: You gain a +1 to attack and damage rolls used to attack with this magical Greataxe.
* **Soulbond**: You may summon or dismiss this weapon as a free action. In addition, you may not be disarmed of this weapon against your will.
* **Leech**: This weapon deals an additional 1d4 necrotic damage. You regain an amount of hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.
* **Siphoning Mist**: As a bonus action, you may cause the axe to emit a red and black cloud that consumes the life of any creature, including the wielder of the axe, within a 10-ft radius. If a creature enters the area for the first time or starts their turn there, they take 2d8 necrotic damage. While this effect is active, the necrotic damage dealt by Leech increases by 1d4 (2d4 necrotic damage total).
Farseer

"*I have seen the future, and it is death.*"
―A Farseer
**Farseers** are Aeldari psykers known for their ability to predict the future using wraithbone runes.

## Behind the scenes

On October 1, 2022, Owlcat Games released a timelapse video of the texture painting of a Singing Spear, a weapon held by Farseers.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Owlcat Games (@OwlcatGames) on Twitter (June 7, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑  Eldar Singing Spear Texture Painting Timelapse on the official Owlcat Games YouTube channel (October 1, 2022) (backup link)
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*Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader* is an isometric turn-based role-playing game developed by Owlcat Games, based on the popular *Warhammer 40,000* franchise. Taking on the mantle of a Rogue Trader accompanied by his trusted companions, the players will explore the Koronus Expanse, establishing their dominion over this untamed region of space, and shaping its fate.

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Daemonette of Slaanesh

**Daemonettes** are minor daemons of the Chaos God Slaanesh, also called the Maidens of She-Who-thirsts. They are agile and hypnotic killers, dancing and singing the praise of their master while murdering their way through the battlefield.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Daemonettes of Slaanesh on Games Workshop's official website (backup link)
2. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
Adeptus Mechanicus

The **Adeptus Mechanicus** is a semi-independent techno-theocratic faction within the Imperium of Man based on Mars, and who possess a complete monopole on every technological aspect of the Imperium. Diverging from the Imperial Credo, they consider technology to be Holy, a gift from the Machine God, which they also call the Omnissiah. The Adeptus is established on thousands of worlds at their exclusive disposal, called Forge Wolds. At the core of the organization are the tech-priests, organized within the Priesthood of Mars, and lead by Magos of various specialization. Under them are innumerable subjects, from the lowly servitors to the Skitarii composing their cybernetic legions.

The Holy mission of the Adeptus Mechanicus include the maintenance of the imperial technological apparatus, industrial production to fulfill every needs of the Imperium, as well as the exploration (under the authority of Magos Explorators) of the territories beyond the borders of the Imperium, to find ressources, secrets and lost technologies.

The Mechanicus is implanted in the Koronus Expanse through one of their Forge World. Pasqal Haneumann, a Magos Explorator, also operate in the region.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Games Workshop (2020). *Warhammer 40,000: Core Book* (9th ed.). ISBN 978-1-78826-986-5
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2  Pasqal Haneumann: In a Cage of Digital Vows on Owlcat Games' official website (July 28, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑ Reuben, Nic: "Owlcat Games on exploring the Koronus Expanse and going full heretic in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" (June 15, 2022). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. (achived on June 16, 2022)
Pasqal Haneumann

**Pasqal Haneumann** is a Magos Explorator of the Adeptus Mechanicus who became the companion of the Rogue Trader.

## Background

Pasqal Haneumann has spent decades as a Magos Explorator in the service of the Adeptus Mechanicus. However, in recent years internal dissent within the Priesthood of Mars kept him from his main task. After receiving a message from a past mentor, he joined the player in hope of finding his mentor in the Koronus Expanse.

## Gameplay

Pasqal starts the game with the Operative archetype, a support role that focuses on debuffing enemies. He is a Tech Priest, a unique origin not available to the player. This gives him the abilities Machine Spirit Communion and Machine Spirit Banishment. His homeworld is a Forge World, and he comes with a Level 2 Dogmatic conviction. He starts the game with Bolter, Melta, and Plasma Weapon Proficiencies.

Pasqal's mechadendrites allow him to equip two two-handed weapons at the same time, but he has only one weapon set.

### Recruitment

Pasqal is recruited in Act 1. He comes equipped with a Frag Grenade, a Holy Vestment, a Lasgun, and an Omnissian Axe.

## Behind the scenes

The Explorator is one of the Carrer Paths available to players in the tabletop role-playing game *Rogue Trader*

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Pasqal Haneumann: In a Cage of Digital Vows on Owlcat Games' official website (July 28, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑ Purslow, Matt: "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s Combat Promises To Be a Strategy Masterclass" (September 5, 2022). *IGN*. (achived on September 26, 2022)
3. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0
Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter is one of the six second-tier Archetypes in Rogue Trader. It focuses on eliminating priority targets.

## In-game description

Bounty Hunters are methodical killers who leave trails of dead bodies in their wake. A Bounty Hunter chooses their next target before the previous one has even realised it's dead.

Core focus: critical hit, defence reduction, killing priority target, repositioning.

## Archetype Features

The Bounty Hunter is a lethal fighter specializing in precision strikes and critical hits. Bounty Hunters can mark a target as prey and then gain benefits for killing the prey depending on its difficulty tier. These benefits are temporary wounds, increased critical chance and critical damage, or both. While the Bounty Hunter prefers to kill the prey personally, they can also assist allies in dealing damage to the prey.

### Characteristics

Bounty Hunters can improve the following characteristics during level-up:

* Ballistic Skill
* Agility
* Perception

### Skills

Bounty Hunters can improve the following skills during level-up:

* Athletics
* Awareness
* Demolition
* Lore (Xenos)
* Medicae

### Abilities

Keystone

* Hunt Down the Prey

Unlockable

* Claim the Bounty
* Cull the Bold
* Ensnare the Prey
* Hot on the Trail
* Piercing Shot
* Raid

Ultimate Abilities

* Wild Hunt (Heroic Act)
* Wild Hunt (Desperate Measures)

### Talents

* Share the Spoils
* Gruesome Kill
* Heightened Concentration
* Pierce the Armour
* Hunting Surge
* Withdraw
* Good Hunting
* Inspiring Trophy
* Cut to the Chase
* We Got 'Em
* Guidance
* Retaliate
* Flay the Bold
* Kill Squad
* Claim and Maim
* Pounce
* Savour the Kill
* Pierce and Ruin
* Trail and Shatter
* Catch
* Critical Chain
* Hunter's Ambush
* Expert Finesse

### Progression

Soldiers and Operatives can become Bounty Hunters when they reach level 16. Bounty Hunters gain the following benefits when they level up

* 16. Gain the Hunt Down the Prey ability
* 17. Choose one Ability
* 18. Choose one Talent
* 19. Gain your Ultimate Abilities
* 20. Gain an additional AP and choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 21. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
* 22. Choose one Ability
* 23. Choose one Talent and one Skill improvement
* 24. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 25. Choose one Talent
* 26. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 27. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability
* 28. Choose one Talent
* 29. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 30. Choose one Ability and one Common Talent
* 31. Choose one Talent
* 32. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 33. Choose one Talent
* 34. Choose one Common Talent
* 35. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability

At level 36, the Bounty Hunter becomes an Exemplar.
Medusae

**Medusae** are emphatic parasitic organism floating in the Warp and feeding on daydreams and nightmares. They can latch to host, enslaving them to their will and allowing them to access realspace. The Drukhari encase the host in armor and use them to record the emotions on the field of battle, through the consumption of their "brain-fruit". They can also plunge a victim in coma through their gaze.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Owlcat Games (@OwlcatGames) on Twitter (July 13, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Medusae on Games Workshop's official website (backup link)
3. ↑  Rogue Trader Content Digest on Owlcat Games' official website (September 11, 2022) (backup link)
Voidship

This **voidship** is the spacecraft owned by the Rogue Trader.

It's most senior staff include the Senechal Abelard Werserian, and a Vox Master, responsible for the ship's communications.

Far from being just a mean of travel, the Voidship will also be the center of some adventures.

## Gameplay

The voidship start with the "skin" and armament of a Sword-class frigate. However, people owning the Premium Digital Pack can change it early into a Falchion-class frigate with a different weapon setup and armament compared to the Sword-class.

You can also customize your voidship with different weapons, shields, engines and more that can be found or bought after completing the first chapter.

## Notes and references

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1. ↑  Owlcat Games Announces Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Owlcat Games' official website (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑  Abelard Werserian: A Man of His Duty on Owlcat Games' official website (June 10, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑  Owlcat Games (@OwlcatGames) on Twitter (October 5, 2022) (backup link)
4. ↑ *GameSpot*: "Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader – How Do You Play As 40k's Most Powerful Explorers?" (June 20, 2022). YouTube. (achived on June 20, 2022)
5. ↑  Developer's Digital Pack on Owlcat Games' official website (backup link)
Companions

**Companions** are the closest allies of the Rogue Trader and follow him in his venture into the Koronus Expanse.

Known companions:

* Marazhai Aezyrraesh, Kabalite Dracon
* Argenta, Sister of Battle
* Heinrix van Calox, Interrogator
* Pasqal Haneumann, Magos Explorator
* Jae Heydari, Cold Trader
* Yrliet Lanaevyss, Aeldari Ranger
* Cassia Orsellio, Navigator
* Idira Tlass, unsanctioned psyker
* Ulfar, Space Marine from the Space Wolf chapter
* Abelard Werserian, Seneschal

Additionally, there are a few "secret" companions.

Each companions has its own history, dialogues, quests, and epilogues and will sometimes interrompt discussion to state their opinion, as they can disagree with the player, as well with other companions, such as between the Sister of Battle and Idira Tlass, or between the Aeldari Ranger and the Space Wolf companions. Such disagreement can even turn to violence. The player will have the opportunity to change the fate of his companions. Furthermore, each companions dispose of unique abilities to use in combat.

## Behind the scenes

"*We were looking for characters that will show the universe from different points of view.*"
―Alexander Gusev — Creative Director
When selecting the archetypes of the various companions, the developers looked at providing unique point of view on the setting, while at the same time providing with interesting conflicting belief and cultures.

Several companions fit the Career Paths available to players in the tabletop role-playing game *Rogue Trader*: Explorator, Navigator and Seneschal.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Owlcat Games Announces Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Owlcat Games' official website (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
2. ↑  Sister Argenta: The Soul Ablaze on Owlcat Games' official website (October 18, 2022) (backup link)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Purslow, Matt: "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s Combat Promises To Be a Strategy Masterclass" (September 5, 2022). *IGN*. (achived on September 26, 2022)
4. ↑  Pasqal Haneumann: In a Cage of Digital Vows on Owlcat Games' official website (July 28, 2022) (backup link)
5. ↑  Cassia Orsellio: Gazing into the Warp on Owlcat Games' official website (September 4, 2002) (backup link)
6. ↑  Idira Tlass: Warp Powers Unchained on Owlcat Games' official website (June 22, 2022) (backup link)
7. ↑  Abelard Werserian: A Man of His Duty on Owlcat Games' official website (June 10, 2022) (backup link)
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Purslow, Matt: "Classic RPG Rogue Trader Will Explore More Than Just the War in Warhammer 40,000" (July 1, 2022). *IGN* published by Ziff Davis. (achived on July 20, 2022)
9. ↑ *GameSpot*: "Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader – How Do You Play As 40k's Most Powerful Explorers?" (June 20, 2022). YouTube. (achived on June 20, 2022)
10. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0
Soldier

Soldier is one of the four base Archetypes in Rogue Trader. It focuses on ranged combat.

## In-game description

A Soldier is a master of all ranged weapons, quickly able to assume an advantageous position, from where they stand ready to rain fire on the enemy. While well-trained in a highly diverse range of arms, a Soldier is particularly proficient at blasting their targets with burst fire and area weapons.

Core focus: movement and ranged attacks, cover and dodge, burst fire, area attacks.

## Archetype Features

The Soldier focuses on ranged combat, especially burst fire and area weapons. They have multiple abilities that allow them to make more ranged attacks or improve their ranged attacks.

### Characteristics

Soldiers can improve the following characteristics during level-up:

* Ballistic Skill
* Strength
* Agility
* Perception

### Skills

Soldiers can improve the following skills during level-up:

* Athletics
* Awareness
* Demolition
* Medicae

### Abilities

Keystone

* Run and Gun
* Revel in Slaughter

Unlockable

* Concentrated Fire
* Controlled Shot
* Dash
* Entrench
* Rapid Fire

Ultimate Abilities

* Firearm Mastery (Heroic Act)
* Firearm Mastery (Desperate Measures)

### Talents

* Rapid Reload
* Rack and Ruin
* Camaraderie
* Unpredictable
* Fired Up
* Exploit Surroundings
* Tenderise
* Integrity
* Point-Blank
* Trace the Trajectory
* Muzzle Velocity
* Tactical Disengage
* Enough Bullets for Everyone
* Fortress
* On the Double
* Bullet Hell
* Forewarning
* Swift Slaughter
* Second Skin
* Alacrity

### Progression

Soldiers gain the following benefits when they level up

1. Gain the Run and Gun ability
2. Choose one Skill improvement
3. Gain the Revel in Slaughter ability
4. Gain your Ultimate Abilities and choose one Talent
5. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
6. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Ability
7. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
8. Choose one Skill improvement and one Talent
9. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability
10. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
11. Choose one Ability and one Skill improvement
12. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
13. Choose one Talent and one Common Talent
14. Choose one Skill improvement and one Common Talent
15. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability

At level 16, a Soldier can choose to become a Bounty Hunter, a Master Tactician, or an Arch-Militant.
Janus

**Janus** is an Agri-World within the Koronus Expanse that was founded by a member of the Von Valancius dynasty. Jungles compose the majority of its habitat.

At some point the Rogue Trader will visit the world to solve some problems.

## Behind the scenes

It was confirmed by Owlcat Games Creative Director Alexander Gusev that the world is present in the Announcement Teaser Trailer.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Reuben, Nic: "Owlcat Games on exploring the Koronus Expanse and going full heretic in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" (June 15, 2022). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. (achived on June 16, 2022)
2. ↑  Announcement Teaser Trailer on the official Owlcat Games YouTube channel (June 1, 2022) (backup link)
Arch-Militant

Arch-Militant is one of the six second-tier Archetypes in Rogue Trader. It focuses on making lots of different weapon attacks.

## In-game description

An Arch-Militant is a formidable master of warfare, able to blend various weapons and styles mid-combat. Be it melee, or ranged, or anything in between — the Arch-Militant is the best at it, and becomes stronger and stronger with each second in battle.

Core focus: versatility, large area attacks, personal buffs, weapon set rotation, crowd control.

## Archetype Features

An Arch-Militant is a highly aggressive fighter that utilizes multiple different kinds of attacks. Whenever an Arch-Militant makes an attack of a different type (single melee, area melee, single shot, area shot, or burst shot) from their previous attack, they gain a stack of Versatility. Each stack of Versatility improves the Arch-Militant's Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, and damage. They also have abilities that can replace these benefits with other benefits.

### Characteristics

Arch-Militants can improve the following characteristics during level-up:

* Weapon Skill
* Ballistic Skill
* Strength
* Toughness
* Agility

### Skills

Arch-Militants can improve the following skills during level-up:

* Athletics
* Awareness
* Carouse
* Demolition
* Medicae

### Abilities

Keystone

* Versatility

Unlockable

* Cautious Approach
* Confident Approach
* Devastating Attack
* Kick
* Reckless Rush
* Wildfire

Ultimate Abilities

* Steady Superiority (Heroic Act)
* Heroic Sacrifice (Desperate Measures)

### Talents

* Exploit Weakness
* Always Ready
* Broad Expertise
* Critical Versatility
* Dependable
* Preferred Targets
* Adaptability
* Armsmaster
* Blood Haze
* Ingenious
* Close-Quarters Training
* Heavy Gunner
* Focal Point
* Awaiting Orders
* Contempt for the Weak
* Discipline
* Shoot on the Hands
* Dismantle
* Distract
* Accustomed to Glory
* Martial Art
* Survivor
* Calm and Steady
* Breaking Attack
* All Out

### Progression

Warriors and Soldiers can become Arch-Militants when they reach level 16. Arch-Militants gain the following benefits when they level up

* 16. Gain the Versatility ability
* 17. Choose one Ability
* 18. Choose one Talent
* 19. Gain your Ultimate Abilities
* 20. Gain an additional AP and choose one Characteristic improvement
* 21. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
* 22. Choose one Common Talent and one Ability
* 23. Choose one Talent and one Skill improvement
* 24. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 25. Choose one Talent
* 26. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 27. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability
* 28. Choose one Talent and one Skill improvement
* 29. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 30. Choose one Ability
* 31. Choose one Talent
* 32. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 33. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
* 34. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 35. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability

At level 36, the Arch-Militant becomes an Exemplar.
The Mind Sharpener

A magic item, given to Roxy by Odalite, the Opaque in Plortsburg.

## Description

A small translucent sky blue crystal that fits in the palm of a hand. When used, it flashes white.

## Mechanics

The item has 4 charges.

* When the holder fails a Constitution saving throw to maintain concentration on a spell, they can use their reaction to expend 1 of the item's charges to succeed instead.
* The item regains 1d4 expended charges daily at dawn.
* If the crystal is depleted of all charges, roll a d20. If the result is 1-5, it shatters, becoming inert.
Calligos Winterscale

**Calligos Winterscale** is a rival Rogue Trader to the player.

## Behind the scenes

Calligos Winterscale was first introduced within the *Rogue Trader* tabletop role-playing game *Core Rulebook*, published in 2009.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ Hall, Charlie: "Rogue Trader will explore the far reaches of the Warhammer 40,000 universe" (July 25, 2022). *Polygon*. (achived on July 31, 2022)
2. ↑ Watson, Ross, *et al.* (2009). *Rogue Trader: Core Rulebook*. Fantasy Flight Games. ISBN 978-1-58994-675-0