Gatta

Gun Goddess Gatta​

*History*
After the Emperor died, many of the worlds in the Imperium were thrown into chaos, including forge worlds. One such forge world was the planet Armorica, which dedicated itself to the production of guns and munitions. Following the Emperor's death, Armorica descended into techno-barbarism and stayed there for a long time.

One day however, a greatly talented gunsmith emerged and rose far above her peers, becoming a true paragon of her art. She produced masterworks the likes of which were seen before, and with her skill accessed vaults so ancient they were the subject of prophesy. Many tried to kill her to take her secrets or weaponry, or to eliminate a rival, but she proved herself to also have preternatural skill at using the weaponry she created, a true gun saint by the standards of the world.

Eventually the gunsmith did die, but she left behind a massive legacy. Thanks to her, the world of Armorica would see guns as more than just tools, but as holy devices in their own right. Off the back of religion, Armorica would develop more stable cultures and recover from the descend into barbarity. They would also begin believing in a god of guns, whom they considered the acclaimed gunsmith to be a prophet of.

The gun god's seed would survive thanks to the protection provided by the Pantheon of Three, who planned to use its power to their ends after it was born. However, when the god was born, it was right on the cusp of the raid on Nurgle's realm, and so Yharim's plan to enslave it had to be delayed. During the course of the raid, the gun god, Gatta, would realise that Yharim clearly sought to work the debt she owed for their protection into full slavery. Following the success of the raid, the young goddess loudly pledged allegiance to the alliance as a whole, counting on the protection of the strange god Zahhak, who she was unaware was untrustworthy due to her youth, to arbitrate her debt fairly.

The alliance of gods could not work if the stronger gods could run roughshod over the weaker gods, so Zahhak, who was invested in the alliance's success, did arbitrate fairly. She decreed that while Gatta owed a debt, that debt was not sufficient pretext for slavery. While Yharim was upset that he couldn't sink his claws into a new god, the power boost from the successful raid and the favours still owed made up for it.

*Appearance*
Gatta looks like a human woman.

*Powers and Servants*
Gatta has power over the creation and usage of all human guns. She has the ability to make and use every gun that she or one of her followers have made, and can invent entirely new guns as well.

Living Saints are Gatta's agents in the material plane. Divine servitors fully formed from her take the form of guns, whom her worshippers can summon. The act of destroying enemies with guns counts as an act done in service to Gatta, and so some the best, most faithful of the warriors in her service have found themselves with temporary access to superior weaponry after achieving a sufficient number of kills on the battlefield.

*Religion*
Everyone who makes or uses guns has reason to worship Gatta, which has meant that her worship has been spreading like wildfire across the galaxy. The great speed at which she's getting new worshippers is such that she has the potential to one day become a major god

While "Gatta" is the name of the god, "gatta" is also slang that means "gun" or "firepower". It is a direct rival to "dakka", which has prompted above-average levels of conflict between her followers and the orks.

Worship of Gatta is as varied as the peoples who worship her, but there are five strictures that all worshippers are expected to hold to:
1. Own a gun.
2. Honour the machine spirits of your weaponry.
3. The alien mechanism exists to be surpassed.
4. Slavery is abomination.
5. Use a gun whenever it's reasonable to do so.

*Recent Actions and Goals*
Gatta has recently been hard at work trying to spread her religion as much as possible. She's also been making weaponry for the Pantheon of Three to pay off her debts, as well as networking with the other gods. The alliance is necessary for Gatta to survive, as Khorne does not permit the existence of other war gods and is attempting to hunt her down.

Long term, Gatta hopes to recover the secrets of making every sanctioned human gun ever made and to become a major godGun Goddess Gatta​

*History*

After the Emperor died, many of the worlds in the Imperium were thrown into chaos, including forge worlds. One such forge world was the planet Armorica, which dedicated itself to the production of guns and munitions. Following the Emperor's death, Armorica descended into techno-barbarism and stayed there for a long time.

One day however, a greatly talented gunsmith emerged and rose far above her peers, becoming a true paragon of her art. She produced masterworks the likes of which were seen before, and with her skill accessed vaults so ancient they were the subject of prophesy. Many tried to kill her to take her secrets or weaponry, or to eliminate a rival, but she proved herself to also have preternatural skill at using the weaponry she created, a true gun saint by the standards of the world.

Eventually the gunsmith did die, but she left behind a massive legacy. Thanks to her, the world of Armorica would see guns as more than just tools, but as holy devices in their own right. Off the back of religion, Armorica would develop more stable cultures and recover from the descend into barbarity. They would also begin believing in a god of guns, whom they considered the acclaimed gunsmith to be a prophet of.

The gun god's seed would survive thanks to the protection provided by the Pantheon of Three, who planned to use its power to their ends after it was born. However, when the god was born, it was right on the cusp of the raid on Nurgle's realm, and so Yharim's plan to enslave it had to be delayed. During the course of the raid, the gun god, Gatta, would realise that Yharim clearly sought to work the debt she owed for their protection into full slavery. Following the success of the raid, the young goddess loudly pledged allegiance to the alliance as a whole, counting on the protection of the strange god Zahhak, who she was unaware was untrustworthy due to her youth, to arbitrate her debt fairly.

The alliance of gods could not work if the stronger gods could run roughshod over the weaker gods, so Zahhak, who was invested in the alliance's success, did arbitrate fairly. She decreed that while Gatta owed a debt, that debt was not sufficient pretext for slavery. While Yharim was upset that he couldn't sink his claws into a new god, the power boost from the successful raid and the favours still owed made up for it.

*Appearance*

Gatta looks like a human woman.

*Powers and Servants*

Gatta has power over the creation and usage of all human guns. She has the ability to make and use every gun that she or one of her followers have made, and can invent entirely new guns as well.

Living Saints are Gatta's agents in the material plane. Divine servitors fully formed from her take the form of guns, whom her worshippers can summon. The act of destroying enemies with guns counts as an act done in service to Gatta, and so some the best, most faithful of the warriors in her service have found themselves with temporary access to superior weaponry after achieving a sufficient number of kills on the battlefield.

*Religion*

Everyone who makes or uses guns has reason to worship Gatta, which has meant that her worship has been spreading like wildfire across the galaxy. The great speed at which she's getting new worshippers is such that she has the potential to one day become a major god

While "Gatta" is the name of the god, "gatta" is also slang that means "gun" or "firepower". It is a direct rival to "dakka", which has prompted above-average levels of conflict between her followers and the orks.

Worship of Gatta is as varied as the peoples who worship her, but there are five strictures that all worshippers are expected to hold to:

1. Own a gun.

2. Honour the machine spirits of your weaponry.

3. The alien mechanism exists to be surpassed.

4. Slavery is abomination.

5. Use a gun whenever it's reasonable to do so.

*Recent Actions and Goals*

Gatta has recently been hard at work trying to spread her religion as much as possible. She's also been making weaponry for the Pantheon of Three to pay off her debts, as well as networking with the other gods. The alliance is necessary for Gatta to survive, as Khorne does not permit the existence of other war gods and is attempting to hunt her down.

Long term, Gatta hopes to recover the secrets of making every sanctioned human gun ever made and to become a major god