Editing Power Armour Creation Tables (section)

==Armour Origins==


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! colspan="2" |What Mark is the Power Armour? (d20)
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! 1
| '''MK II - Crusade Armour:''' The oldest mark of power armour still in use, for the first mark of Astartes series plating was made for the [[Thunder Warriors]] and has only few pieces of ceremonial gear remaining with full suits of MK I Thunder Armour being all but unheard of in all but the most ancient of Chapters, specifically reserved for ceremonial duties only. As such, a suit of MK II Armour is the earliest variant that can still see active duty. MK II Armour carried the Great Crusade and is a reminder of the time when mankind still had hope, the elder machine spirits carry a touch of this glory and burn with a desire of justice and vengeance against the traitors who ruined the dream, tempered by a literal ten thousand years worth of experience. Any Astartes who is granted a set of this armour is surely an honored veteran of countless conflicts.
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! 2
| '''MK III - Iron Armour:''' A reinforced and up-armored version of the Mark II, the Mark III is still prized by chapters who specialize in boarding actions, siege warfare, and underground combat, where its heavy frontal armour provides a decided advantage. This variant was the backbone of the dangerous combat zones of the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy. The faceplate is still relatively common.
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! 3-4
| '''MK IV - Maximus Armour:''' The first true advance in power armour technology and the standard type in use at the height of the Great Crusade, just before the Horus Heresy. The Arch-traitor Horus is known to have diverted production to traitors sworn to him before the Heresy erupted, but the loyalists got their share of suits as well.
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! 5-6
| '''MK V - Heresy Armour:''' Relics of the desperate days of the Horus Heresy, these studded plates are still used by some Chapters. Many variations existed, most of which were emergency ad-hoc repairs done in the desperate times of the Horus Heresy, while the official variant used bonding studs, originally designed for expedient vehicle plating field repair if proper service is unavailable, as an emergency measure to make as many suits as possible in the short time available. Chapters which use this variant commonly are poorly supplied Chapters who aren't well connected to the wider Imperial bureaucracy, by choice or necessity. Other Chapters flat out reject the use, perhaps preferring to avoid thinking of the dark days of the Horus Heresy. Better equipped Chapters are unlikely to use this pattern, except for specific relics of legendary provenance.
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! 7-8
| '''MK VI - Corvus Armour:''' Named after the Primarch Corvus Corax, this mark is based on his grace and stealth. The pattern was in testing in the last years of the Great Crusade, with the Iron Warriors rejecting it and the Raven Guard excelling in it. An unknown amount found itself in the hands of the Alpha Legion at this time through unknown means. This pattern is the second most common suit used by most Chapters.
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! 9-15
| '''MK VII - Aquila Armour:''' Tried and true, the Aquila pattern has been the most commonly used power armour of the Adeptus Astartes for the last ten millennia. The suit was designed in secret during the Horus Heresy to be back compatible with the Corvus Armour and to use advances from all patterns to give the loyalists an edge. Unveiled at the Siege of Terra, they were a nasty surprise to the traitor forces. Ten thousand years on, it is the standard Power Armour for all but the more poorly equipped Chapters.
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! 16-17
| '''MK VIII - Errant Armour:''' An upgraded version of the Aquila pattern, typically issued to officers and leaders. Many suits are also reserved for the veterans of the Deathwatch, who issue this pattern as standard to the veterans it takes from Chapters. This pattern is expensive to make and a Chapter being fully equipped with this pattern means that they have close ties to the Mechanicus, a rich section of the Imperial government, or even the High Lords. For most Chapters, individual pieces are handed out to veterans who achieve glory and anyone with a full suit is a bona fide badass expecting promotion to command rank.
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! 18-19
| '''MK X - Tacticus Armour:''' The newest type of Astartes power armour, reconfigurable into several sub-patterns such as the Gravis (heavy assault), Phobos (stealth), and Omnis (specialist aerial autocannon capable). This pattern is reserved for [[Primaris Space Marines]]. The design was rationalized by the charmed [[Belisarius Cawl]] (or any of many souls his body carries along) and at baseline is superior to all previous marks in all aspects, though the Machine Spirits are young and hotheaded. It is likely that the introduction of the MK X has precluded any chance of MK VIII Armour ever achieving common deployment.
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! 20
| '''Terminator Armour:''' The unstoppable heavy breakthrough armour of the Adeptus Astartes, this suit is issued only to veterans and used in the most dangerous situations. (Roll on the next table to determine what pattern this armour is.)
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! colspan="2" |What pattern of MK X Armour does the Machine-Spirit prefer to be configured as? (d6) (Roll only if you rolled up MK X Armour)
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! 1
| '''Phobos Armour:''' This suit's lighter-weight ceramite and streamlined design allow for greater mobility, and its servo-motors are engineered to be completely silent. This variant serves [[Reiver|Reivers]], [[Incursor|Incursors]] and other Vanguard Space Marines. All who wear the Mark X Phobos variant depend on stealth and secrecy to accomplish their missions.
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! 2-5
| '''Tacticus Armour:''' The most commonly used MK X armour, worn by everyone from [[Intercessor|Intercessors]] to [[Bladeguard Veteran|Bladeguard Veterans]]. Tacticus armour is a suit that combines the most effective elements of ancestral Horus Heresy patterns with more recent developments in power armour technology, and is fit for a multitude of tasks.
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! 6
| '''Gravis Armour:''' Heavy armour used by Commanders, [[Aggressor|Aggressor Squads]], [[Eradicator|Eradicator Squads]], and the Jump Pack-capable variant Omnis-Pattern used by [[Inceptor|Inceptor Squads]]. This pattern is more heavily protected and allows for a level of protection near Terminator Armour level but with the flexibility of standard designs. 
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! colspan="2" |What pattern of Terminator Armour is it? (d6) (Roll only if you rolled up Terminator Armour)
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! 1
| '''Cataphractii Armour:''' The heaviest personal armour ever used by the Adeptus Astartes, Cataphractii-pattern armour is more tank than suit. The only surviving examples are relics from the time of the Horus Heresy and a handful made by legendary artificers hence. Easily the most durable plate a Space Marine can wear, surpassed only by Custodes armour.
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! 2-5
| '''Indomitus Armour:''' The most common type of Terminator armour in use, this iconic suit is a familiar sight on battlefields across the galaxy.
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! 6
|  '''Tartaros Armour:''' A lighter and sleeker suit of Terminator plate, incorporating systems from the Mark IV Maximus pattern. Even rarer than the Cataphractii pattern, Tartaros suits are nearly equal to normal power armour in speed and mobility while not giving up on Indomitus level protection, and correspondingly prized.
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! colspan="2" |What battle scars does the Armour have? (d20)
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! 1
| '''Death of a Battle-Brother:''' The armour still bears the mark of the death of a comrade in arms, forever reminding the new owner of this tragedy.  
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! 2
| '''Trophies of Battle:''' The armour is decorated with purity seals, oaths of moment, and trophies claimed from battlefields across the galaxy, all telling the story of its previous wearers.
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! 3-4
| '''Blood-Soaked:''' No matter how often the armour is cleaned, there are some bloodstains which simply cannot be removed.
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! 5-6
| '''Mark of Those Who Came Before:''' The inside of the armour is etched with the names and deeds of its previous wearers.
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! 6-9
| '''Battered by War:''' The armour has unrepaired bullet holes, scars and scratches from previous warzones.
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! 10-20
| '''Pristine Condition:''' Fresh, undamaged and ready for war, the armour looks like it has just come from the forges.
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! colspan="2" |What stories are bound to the armour? (d10)
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! 1
| '''Warp Taint:''' The armour has felt the touch of the Ruinous Powers, and carries a dark aura. Its machine spirit is aggressive and willful.  
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! 2
| '''Hero's Shame:''' The previous owner was a renowned hero of the Chapter who failed at a critical moment, with dire consequences. Being granted this suit may be less an honour and more a mark of penance. Its machine spirit demands a chance for redemption.
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! 3-4
| '''The Emperor's Finest:''' Having been worn by many Astartes who were held as paragons by their Chapter, the armour itself has become a symbol of salvation and purgation. Its machine spirit is noble and valorous.
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! 5
| '''Undefeated:''' Whether because of the skill of its former wearers or a blessing of the Emperor, this armour has never seen defeat on the battlefield. The armour's machine spirit seems to know this, and bears itself with pride.
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! 6-7
| '''Lone Survivor:''' Owned by the last surviving member of a squad, this armour has seen incredible stress and heartfelt courage. Its machine spirit is defiant and proud.
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! 8-9
| '''Pristine Condition:''' This armour is fresh from the chapter forges, and its machine spirit is eager for the chance to prove itself on the battlefield.
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! 10
| '''Unknown Provenance:''' A mysterious piece of armour, all records of its existence have been struck from the annals of the Chapter.
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