Genestealer Cult Creation Tables

The Genestealer Cults are finally a fully-fledged army again! To celebrate their resurgence we've created these tables below. You can use them to create your very own Genestealer Cult!

Happy insurrection!

Cult's Progenitor

What Hive Fleet spawned the Cults first Members? (d100)
1-10: Leviathan	The Largest Fleet to have assailed the Galaxy so far, Leviathan's tendrils have come from underneath the Galactic plane & their Genestealers have seeded uprisings in thousands of systems. The members of this cults are Tenacious & enduring. Even if they can't throw of the yoke of the Imperium, they can fight losing uprisings for much longer than other cults, keeping their worlds in enough turmoil & easy pickings for the Star-Fathers long enough for the Star Fathers to actually arrive
11-20: Behemoth	Spawned by one of the first great fleets to fight the Imperium, this cult may express the aggression & drive Behemoth is infamous for, as well as a larger than usual amount of Abhorrents.
21-30: Kraken	One of the first fleets to seed Cults on a large scale the great Hive Fleet Kraken wasn't completely destroyed & this cult makes ready a world for the coming of one of these splinters. Often Exploding into large violent uprisings, Cults spawned by Kraken often dedicate members to be sent to other worlds shortly before the day of uprising so as to further spread the name of the 4-Armed Emperor or whatever without the Nids even needing to do anything.
31-40: Jormunger	This cult was spawned by one of the pre-eminent employers of the Genestealer cult & will probably enjoy an extensive network of caves excavated by the other lifeforms infiltrated in alongside its Patriarch. The fact that the cult will have been co-operating with Trygons & Mawlocs from the very start means that should they rise up on their own they will have tunnelling assets that other cults have no access too & should their Star-Fathers arrive to slay the foul Imperials together the Cult will often be able to work alongside the horrifying space bugs far more readily than other cults will once confronted with the reality of their gods.
41-50: Hydra	This cult was brought about by Hydra, such cults are often seeded in the path of the Smaller splinters Hydra likes to prey on. many times, this Cult will early on have to snuff out a cult spawned by rival Genestealers, & often have their Day of uprising forced by the coming or Hydra, the smaller fleet they were seeded to intercept, or both (the dreaded double-whammy).
51-60: Gorgon	Growing from a broken splinter of Behemoth & then rebuilding itself from the brink of extinction again this cult is just as adaptive & underhanded as its masters in the void. A gift for Poisons & concoctions is common among these infestations & a large array of mutations & extra limbs is also common & often grow in response to threats.
61-70: Kronos	This cult was spawned by the Fleet of Kronos, these cults often demonstrate a resistance to & almost innate understanding of chaos & the warp, often spawning large numbers of Psykers & often thriving on chaos held worlds & in the former territories of chaos cults in Imperial worlds. Many planets have found their problem with Chaos Cultists suddenly drop off & thanked the Emperor as nearby warp storms calm & retreat, not knowing how dammed they truly are until it is far too late.
71-80: Tiamet	With what are now thought to be Tiamet lifeforms being sighted since M35 Tiamet has been loading Genestealers onto Hulks & derelicts for a long time. Choosing not to take over a world for their 4-armed Emperor Cults spawned by Tiamet will often rather invade ports & spaceships by force securing a small fleet to act as their ark before setting sail for promised "Paradise Planets" in the heart of Tiamets Fortress-Hive. Not before sending some Pure-Strains to other untouched worlds of course.
81-90: Unknown/Minor	Either spawned from smaller Hive Fleet, such as Naga or Moloch or from a fleet as of yet un-encountered this Cult bears markings unfamiliar, perhaps their ascendance will allow their star-masters to become the next greatest threat to the galaxy.
91-100: Ymgarl Cult	This cult thanks not a great hive fleet for its creation but a strange Ymgarl Genestealers, these cults do often light a beacon for the Hive Fleets sharing the Ymgarl’s wish to re-join with the hive but aside from that their motives methods & beliefs vary wildly, the presence of the strange & powerful Purestrain Ymgarls & use of their unique abilities being the only constant.

note that just because a Hive Fleet seeded the cult doesn't mean that Hive Fleet will be the ones to come try & eat them.

Cult's Planet of Origin

Where did the Cult Originate? (d100)
1-25: Hive World	This cult's seed was planted in the midst of a massive urban sprawl, providing all the nooks and crannies needed to spread its influence. These Cults are characterised by their sheer numbers
26-40: Forge World	Heavy industry, mining, and more than a bit of tech heresy, Cults that develop within Forge Worlds have a natural predilection for heavy machinery of all kinds
41-55: Agri-world	Everyone and their mums are part of a Cult round 'ere! For example: farmers. Farmers' mums. Try converting Goliath trucks out of tractors and backhoes.
56-60: Civilized World	The rich elite call this planet home, always looking for a new thrill makes them perfect targets for the Cult's perversion. Cults from these worlds often have better and more sophisticated equipment as a result of the vast funds they gain access to.
61-70: Imperial Guard Tithe World	The only thing this planet provides to the Imperium is warm bodies, which Cults are more than happy to re-appropriate. These Cults often have large amounts of Brood Brothers and other war materiel typically found supporting the ranks of the Imperial Guard.
71-80: Shrine World	In a cruel irony, this Cult has taken hold within the very heart of the Imperial Faith. Maybe the planet worships a particular 4-armed aspect of the Emperor? In any case, Cults from these planets often have a higher preponderance of Magi and other influential individuals.
81-90: Death World	Living on a death world can push the desperate to seek aid and succor from someone closer to home than Him on Earth. Flourishing under the harshest conditions imaginable, these Cults have some of the most disciplined troops.
91-96: Ork-held Planet	Dese purpley gits ain't got nuffin' on us Boyz! Dey do have some right propa gubbinz though, an' sparkly bits...
97-99: Tau-held Planet	Cults on these planets must grow even more slowly than usual, however when they finally erupt in glorious revolution the firepower they bring is truly frightening.
100: Eldar Craftworld	The rarest of all Cults develop over the course of millenia aboard Eldar Craftworlds, though this is no guarantee of eventual success. Most are destroyed well before they emerge as a genuine threat. Those few Cults that do succeed are characterised by their extremely developed Psychic ability.

Terrain of the Origin Planet

Origin Planet Terrain (d100)
1-25: Urban	Street gangs, vagrants, and urchins are the first to fall to this Cult's influence.
26-50: Jungle	How do you eradicate a force that can fade into the shadows of the canopy above?
51-60: Desert	The Cult probably got its start hoarding moisture accumulators and power converters. Eating womp rats, too.
61-70: Underground	Some cataclysm on the surface forced the population into tunnels beneath the ground. The tight confines are the perfect place for the Cult to develop.
71-80: Wasteland	Scavenging is a must on these desolate, barren plains. The Cult has learned this skill with aplomb, converting their already rugged vehicles to deal with the relentless dust.
81-90: Ice	Fighting a Cult that has grown and developed in this kind of terrain is likely to leave you...cold. Bonus points for having your Patriarch speak like Mr. Freeze.
91-100: Space Station/Satellite	A huge space-based metropolis orbiting a planet, or a botanical garden encased within a sphere perhaps. The Cult is experienced conducting combat in low-grav environments and traversing the void.

The Cult's Combat Specialisation

Specialisation (d10)
1: Striking from the shadows
2: Swarming the enemy
3: Armoured assault (with improvised vehicles if necessary)
4: Shock and Awe
5: Sabotage and Subterfuge
6: Urban combat
7: Ranged combat
8: Close-quarters fighting
9: Assassination/Cutting the head off the snake
10: Iron Discipline/Unshakeable Faith in the Patriarch

Access to Technology

Level of Tech Available (d100)
1-20: Barely anything more complicated than simple melee weapons, maybe some improvised/cobbled together weaponry from discarded and scavenged machinery.
21-50: Makeshift weaponry, hunting tools, and repurposed industrial equipment. Very little that was originally intended for a combat purpose beyond simple autoguns.
51-75: Actual weaponry, though not particularly advanced. Akin to that used by local law enforcement groups such as Arbites, probably stolen or bought from them, including light body armour.
76-95: Military-grade weaponry, vehicles, and sophisticated scanning equipment.
96-100: High-end military materiel, including some still in the prototype phase. This includes some WMDs and/or planet-threatening weaponry.

Cult's Greatest Hero

Cult's Greatest Hero (d100)
1-20: Magus
21-40: Primus
41-60: Patriarch
61-70: Alphus
71-90: Biophagus/Kelemorph/Clamavus/Locus/Nexos/Sanctus- roll a d6 to determine which.
91-95: Jackal
96-99: Vehicle operator
100: Neophyte/Acolyte

What are/were they famous for? (d10)
1-2: Killed a powerful enemy of the cult in a duel
3-4: Commanded an army/force to victory
5: Completed an important subterfuge mission
6: Saved many of their comrades from discovery or death
7: Left on a noble voyage to find the rightful gods and bring them home, will return during the cults time of greatest need.
8: Marked by the gods- this character has received a holy mutation that marks them as a figure of significance and is looked up to as a result.
9: Did something barely noteworthy that has been inflated by the leadership for propaganda purposes
10: Totally fictional character- deeds are many, varied, and more mythological than realistic.

Sphere of Influence

Sphere of Influence (d10)
1-2: Almost insignificant, barely a blip on anyone's radar.
3-4: Small, a thorn in the population's side, they have not yet ascertained the true nature of the threat.
5-7: Medium, a legitimate threat, though possibly not the most pressing on the planet depending on other factors.
8-9: Large, the planet is in dire straits.
10: Enormous, the planet has for all intents and purposes been entirely taken over by the Cult, all the Cult has to do now is await their gribbly Deliverance...

Likelihood of Tyranid arrival

Likelihood of Tyranid arrival (d6)
1: Almost impossible- This cult is nested deep within imperial space (perhaps on Terra itself), or otherwise somewhere out-of-reach.
2: Unlikely- While it would take a massive invasion from a hive-fleet, it is still possible for the cults to meet their masters in the forseeable future.
3: Possible- Tyranid fleets are in the region of this cult, and will reach them if they are victorious over their enemies in the region- although this is by no means a certainty.
4: Likely- They're coming, and only a scant few forces stand between a hive-fleet and this cults home-planet. Victory against the Tyranids is yet possible, but it would take a miracle.
5: Almost Certain (distant). While the closest Hive-Fleet will almost certainly arrive to 'liberate' the planet, there is still some time. Roll a d10 to determine how many centuries it will take- roughly- for them to arrive.
6: Almost Certain (imminent). It's only a matter of time until the great ones arrive. Rejoice! The gods' arrival is imminent. They will arrive in less than a century- roll a d10 to determine how many decades it will take for them to arrive.

The Cult's Main Enemy

Nemesis (d100)
1-30: Local church or religious group.	The priests or clergy in this group suspect heresy but have little evidence to back it up, save a definite feeling of dread and unease.
31-50: Local Medicae Facility or Hospital.	One too many visits by a member of the Cult has led to these medical professionals noticing physical oddities, like strangely coloured skin and brow ridges, leading to them becoming highly suspicious.
51-60: Local Gang or Mob of importance	The gang believes the Cult to be just another group of weirdos stepping on their turf. They'll be proven wrong, when the time is right.
61-70: Local law enforcement agencies/Arbites	Although most of your flock have been the epitome of the perfect labourer, there's just something subtly wrong with the way they behave. The local police have noticed and are watching closely...
71-90: Significant Noble/Politician/Public Figure	A failed attempt at bringing this individual under the thrall of the Cult has led them to become incredibly paranoid of the Cult and its motives.
91-95: Another Cult, roll a d6:	1-2 Chaos Cult, 3-4 Bizarre offshoot of the Imperial Faith, 5 Death Cult/Cult of Ynnead if on Craftworld, 6 Genestealer Cult spawned by a different Hive Fleet
96-100: No single enemy.	Either because you've eliminated the competition or the Cult is not yet big enough to have drawn attention.

Chance of Detection

Roll a d100 - this is the percentage chance of the Cult being detected within the next 10 years.