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	===System 2017===		===System 2017===
	House Cawdor is the redhead stepchild of Necromundian Clan Houses. Their gangs are supposed to be numerous, with rules for taking additional [[Bonepickers]] and [[Cawdor Brethren]] in every mission to overwhelm the enemy like [[Skaven]]. However, they fail miserably at that, as their Fighter are not as cheap as they should be (for example, [[Delaque Ghost]] or [[Gang Sister]] cost the same as [[Cawdor Brethren]] ''or cheaper'' while having better stats and gear), and both [[Cawdor_Firebrand\|vanilla Champions]] and their [[Redemptionist_Deacon\|Redemptionist counterparts]] are absolutely schizophrenic, with rules tailored for range but only having close combat skills like Brawn and Combat. Tactic Cards in HoF are either overspecialized or underpowered and, once again, sometimes simply worse than counterparts from other Houses. Subplots give absolutely no credits, which is against the whole "horde gang" shtick. Let's also not forget having no access to any skills required to dance around Pinning. All in all, Cawdor gangs have to rely on dumb luck, close range firepower and literal miracles to win a fair fight.		House Cawdor is the redhead stepchild of Necromundian Clan Houses. Their gangs are supposed to be numerous, with rules for taking additional [[Cawdor_Bonepicker\|Bonepickers]] and [[Cawdor Brethren\|Bretheren]] in every mission to overwhelm the enemy like [[Skaven]]. However, they fail miserably at that, as their Fighter are not as cheap as they should be (for example, [[Delaque Ghost]] or [[Gang Sister]] cost the same as [[Cawdor Brethren]] ''or cheaper'' while having better stats and gear), and both [[Cawdor_Firebrand\|vanilla Champions]] and their [[Redemptionist_Deacon\|Redemptionist counterparts]] are absolutely schizophrenic, with rules tailored for range but only having close combat skills like Brawn and Combat. Tactic Cards in HoF are either overspecialized or underpowered and, once again, sometimes simply worse than counterparts from other Houses. Subplots give absolutely no credits, which is against the whole "horde gang" shtick. Let's also not forget having no access to any skills required to dance around Pinning. All in all, Cawdor gangs have to rely on dumb luck, close range firepower and literal miracles to win a fair fight.

	===Articles of Faith===		===Articles of Faith===
	Speaking about miracles, similar to the Adepta Sororitas, all Cawdor/Redemptionist gangs have access to Faith abilities that they may use during a battle.		Speaking about miracles, similar to the Adepta Sororitas, all Cawdor/Redemptionist gangs have access to Faith abilities that they may use during a battle.

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	==Unique Mechanics==		==Unique Mechanics==
			===System 1995===
	House Cawdor gangs are the fiercest of the House Gangs, being the only gang where every member can learn Ferocity skills - even heavies. They are also the only House Gang (besides [[House Goliath]]) where somebody other than a heavy can learn Muscle skills, albeit that honor is restricted to Cawdor gang leaders. In exchange, they have absolutely no capacity for Stealth and the weapons available to them are about as effective as you'd think a bunch of cobbled-together scraps and discarded weaponry would be. They're also one of only two gangs outside of [[House Escher]] where somebody other than a gang leader can learn Agility skills.		House Cawdor gangs are the fiercest of the House Gangs, being the only gang where every member can learn Ferocity skills - even heavies. They are also the only House Gang (besides [[House Goliath]]) where somebody other than a heavy can learn Muscle skills, albeit that honor is restricted to Cawdor gang leaders. In exchange, they have absolutely no capacity for Stealth and the weapons available to them are about as effective as you'd think a bunch of cobbled-together scraps and discarded weaponry would be. They're also one of only two gangs outside of [[House Escher]] where somebody other than a gang leader can learn Agility skills.

	In terms of composition, Cawdor gang members are either "Pious" or "Fanatics" depending on their degree of faith and whether they adhere to the ''Pax Redemptos'' or not, meaning that gangs of mostly Fanatics are automatically outlaws. Though gangs can change alignment quite fluidly throughout a campaign, it does mean that certain alliances, hangers-on, or special characters may get unintentionally ejected merely from your roster selection.		In terms of composition, Cawdor gang members are either "Pious" or "Fanatics" depending on their degree of faith and whether they adhere to the ''Pax Redemptos'' or not, meaning that gangs of mostly Fanatics are automatically outlaws. Though gangs can change alignment quite fluidly throughout a campaign, it does mean that certain alliances, hangers-on, or special characters may get unintentionally ejected merely from your roster selection.

			===System 2017===
			House Cawdor is the redhead stepchild of Necromundian Clan Houses. Their gangs are supposed to be numerous, with rules for taking additional [[Bonepickers]] and [[Cawdor Brethren]] in every mission to overwhelm the enemy like [[Skaven]]. However, they fail miserably at that, as their Fighter are not as cheap as they should be (for example, [[Delaque Ghost]] or [[Gang Sister]] cost the same as [[Cawdor Brethren]] ''or cheaper'' while having better stats and gear), and both [[Cawdor_Firebrand\|vanilla Champions]] and their [[Redemptionist_Deacon\|Redemptionist counterparts]] are absolutely schizophrenic, with rules tailored for range but only having close combat skills like Brawn and Combat. Tactic Cards in HoF are either overspecialized or underpowered and, once again, sometimes simply worse than counterparts from other Houses. Subplots give absolutely no credits, which is against the whole "horde gang" shtick. Let's also not forget having no access to any skills required to dance around Pinning. All in all, Cawdor gangs have to rely on dumb luck, close range firepower and literal miracles to win a fair fight.

	===Articles of Faith===		===Articles of Faith===
	~~Similar~~ to the Adepta Sororitas, ~~All~~ Cawdor/Redemptionist gangs have access to Faith abilities that they may use during a battle.		Speaking about miracles, similar to the Adepta Sororitas, all Cawdor/Redemptionist gangs have access to Faith abilities that they may use during a battle.

	As mentioned above, the Redemption is not actually a single unified creed, and consists of many splinter cults. Although most generally agree on the same thing, there are fluff and crunch differences between Paths.		As mentioned above, the Redemption is not actually a single unified creed, and consists of many splinter cults. Although most generally agree on the same thing, there are fluff and crunch differences between Paths.

	A path must be chosen by the Gang Leader and it cannot be changed unless the Leader dies and is replaced.		A path must be chosen by the Gang Leader and it cannot be changed unless the Leader dies and is replaced. They are essentially one-trick ponies and are VERY restrictive in what they do. Don't forget many Acts of Faith punish the fighter that failed to manifest them.

	*'''Path of the Faithful:''' Representing the "moderate" Redemptionists. Their powers tend to interact with enemy psykers or have a range of generic effects.		*'''Path of the Faithful:''' Representing the "moderate" Redemptionists. Their powers tend to interact with enemy psykers or have a range of generic effects. Most of the useful ones require the fighter to be in 9 or 12" from the enemy at the beginning of the activation.
	*'''Path of the Fanatic:''' Those who embody the frenzied faith of the Redemption. Including the Red Walk, Disciples of the Burning Brand, and the Children of the Blessed Day. Their powers tend to be about performing superhuman feats, such as crazy leaps of faith or extra actions.		*'''Path of the Fanatic:''' Those who embody the frenzied faith of the Redemption. Including the Red Walk, Disciples of the Burning Brand, and the Children of the Blessed Day. Their powers tend to be about performing superhuman feats, such as crazy leaps of faith or extra actions. Your fighters, however, pay for most of the awesome stuff in blood (literally, with Flesh Wounds).
	*'''Path of the Doomed:''' those who tend to relish death and nihilism. Including the Forsaken Truth, Scions of the Void, and the Cult of True Resurrection. Their powers tend toward sacrificing themselves as suicide bombers, creating big distractions to interfere with nearby enemies, or summoning reinforcements.		*'''Path of the Doomed:''' those who tend to relish death and nihilism. Including the Forsaken Truth, Scions of the Void, and the Cult of True Resurrection. Their powers tend toward sacrificing themselves as suicide bombers, creating big distractions to interfere with nearby enemies, not dying or summoning reinforcements. This path tends to be the most expensive in Faith dice to cast.
	*'''Path of the Redeemer:''' representing the most extreme variants of the Creed, including the Red Redemption, Glorium Excrucium, and the followers of Klovis. They see it as their duty to cleanse the souls of the faithless ''(IE: purging Heretics)'' Their powers boost ~~flame and~~ chain weapons, ~~and~~ can halt enemy actions or outright wound enemy fighters.		*'''Path of the Redeemer:''' representing the most extreme variants of the Creed, including the Red Redemption, Glorium Excrucium, and the followers of Klovis. They see it as their duty to cleanse the souls of the faithless ''(IE: purging Heretics)'' Their powers boost chain weapons, can set your melee weapons ablaze, halt enemy actions or outright wound enemy fighters while they're killing yours.

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	[[File:CawdorIcon2.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Crest of House Cawdor.]]		[[File:CawdorIcon2.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Crest of House Cawdor. Got some serious Texas Chainsaw Massacre energy.]]

	'''House Cawdor''' is one of the six Hive City Houses of [[Necromunda]], making it one of the six original playable factions for the game when it was debuted.		'''House Cawdor''' is one of the six Hive City Houses of [[Necromunda]], making it one of the six original playable factions for the game when it was debuted.

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	[[File:CawdorIcon2.png\|~~500px~~\|right\|thumb\|Crest of House Cawdor.]]		[[File:CawdorIcon2.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Crest of House Cawdor.]]

	'''House Cawdor''' is one of the six Hive City Houses of [[Necromunda]], making it one of the six original playable factions for the game when it was debuted.		'''House Cawdor''' is one of the six Hive City Houses of [[Necromunda]], making it one of the six original playable factions for the game when it was debuted.

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Present Day

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	They also speak in a pigdin dialect of Low Gothic called "Pilgrim Cant" which is effectively the same language, but heavily laden with religious metaphor and subtext, making it inscrutable to outsiders, while giving the low caste Cawdor something to feel superior about.		They also speak in a pigdin dialect of Low Gothic called "Pilgrim Cant" which is effectively the same language, but heavily laden with religious metaphor and subtext, making it inscrutable to outsiders, while giving the low caste Cawdor something to feel superior about.

	The members of House Cawdor also seem to have rare knowledge of the Emperor's foremost servants: the "Talons of the Emperor". One of their notable "weapons" is a refurbished autogun mounted on an improvised polearm as a kind of cargo-cult imitation of the Guardian Spears of the [[Adeptus Custodes]], who they have vague legends of being the holiest of the Emperor's servants. Similarly, due to the segregation of the sexes, female gang members are rare but do exist, and often style themselves after the [[Sisters of Silence]], based on third-hand information (or worse) and a whole lot of speculation.		The members of House Cawdor also seem to have rare knowledge of the Emperor's foremost servants: the "Talons of the Emperor". One of their notable "weapons" is a [[Gun Axe\|refurbished autogun mounted on an improvised polearm]] as a kind of cargo-cult imitation of the [[Power Weapon#Guardian Spear\|Guardian Spears]] of the [[Adeptus Custodes]], who they have vague legends of being the holiest of the Emperor's servants. Similarly, due to the segregation of the sexes, female gang members are rare but do exist, and often style themselves after the [[Sisters of Silence]], based on third-hand information (or worse) and a whole lot of speculation.

	==Hangers On==		==Hangers On==

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	~~{{stub}} {{NeedsImages}}~~		[[File:CawdorIcon2.png\|500px\|right\|thumb\|Crest of House Cawdor.]]

	'''House Cawdor''' is one of the six Hive City Houses of [[Necromunda]], making it one of the six original playable factions for the game when it was debuted.		'''House Cawdor''' is one of the six Hive City Houses of [[Necromunda]], making it one of the six original playable factions for the game when it was debuted.

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	*'''Path of the Redeemer:''' representing the most extreme variants of the Creed, including the Red Redemption, Glorium Excrucium, and the followers of Klovis. They see it as their duty to cleanse the souls of the faithless ''(IE: purging Heretics)'' Their powers boost flame and chain weapons, and can halt enemy actions or outright wound enemy fighters.		*'''Path of the Redeemer:''' representing the most extreme variants of the Creed, including the Red Redemption, Glorium Excrucium, and the followers of Klovis. They see it as their duty to cleanse the souls of the faithless ''(IE: purging Heretics)'' Their powers boost flame and chain weapons, and can halt enemy actions or outright wound enemy fighters.

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	At the beginning of the 40th Millennium the master of House Cawdor decided to use the Cult of the Redemption as a means to an end, and styled himself as the "Thane of Cawdor", taking on religious trappings and giving the unwashed masses purpose like they had never had before. This worked better than he expected, as within a few decades, those same unwashed masses had risen up, replacing selfish ambition with fanatical zeal, and had usurped him entirely; truly becoming the House of Faith.		At the beginning of the 40th Millennium the master of House Cawdor decided to use the Cult of the Redemption as a means to an end, and styled himself as the "Thane of Cawdor", taking on religious trappings and giving the unwashed masses purpose like they had never had before. This worked better than he expected, as within a few decades, those same unwashed masses had risen up, replacing selfish ambition with fanatical zeal, and had usurped him entirely; truly becoming the House of Faith.

	By the 41st Millennium, House Cawdor had managed to become a major power player on Necromunda, growing in size on its own, but also finding supporters within other houses and gaining sponsorship from Noble [[House Ko'iron]]; their major link to the Ministorum.		By the 41st Millennium, House Cawdor had managed to become a major power player on Necromunda, growing in size on its own, but also finding supporters within other houses and gaining sponsorship from Noble [[House Ko'iron]]; their major link to the Ministorum.

	While they are unified like never before and more widespread than ever, even spreading their faith off-world, they remain just as splintered as they were before they discovered their new faith, with varying interpretations of the Redemptionist Creed giving rise to independent sprinter groups of crusaders and violent purges of heretics. The faith they spread off-world even came back to Necromunda in a different form, called the [[Dark Heresy\|'''Red Redemption''']], which was somehow even more violent and unforgiving than what they started with.		While they are unified like never before and more widespread than ever, even spreading their faith off-world, they remain just as splintered as they were before they discovered their new faith, with varying interpretations of the Redemptionist Creed giving rise to independent sprinter groups of crusaders and violent purges of heretics. The faith they spread off-world even came back to Necromunda in a different form, called the [[Dark Heresy\|'''Red Redemption''']], which was somehow even more violent and unforgiving than what they started with.
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	Their relation with the Imperial House is strained at best, as the Thane of Cawdor has made it quite clear that he believes himself to be the foremost servant of the Emperor on Necromunda ''(ignoring any actual Ecclesiarchy presence)'' and acknowledges Planetary Governor Helmawr and other high ranking Adepts as "Peers", neglecting to observe the necessary protocols during the rare occasions he is invited. The fact that this behaviour is tolerated gives rise to the opposite opinions that either House Cawdor is too inconsequential for such breaches to really matter, or that as the largest House in terms of manpower with any number of hidden supporters within other houses, the House Cawdor is a force to be treated with very carefully.		Their relation with the Imperial House is strained at best, as the Thane of Cawdor has made it quite clear that he believes himself to be the foremost servant of the Emperor on Necromunda ''(ignoring any actual Ecclesiarchy presence)'' and acknowledges Planetary Governor Helmawr and other high ranking Adepts as "Peers", neglecting to observe the necessary protocols during the rare occasions he is invited. The fact that this behaviour is tolerated gives rise to the opposite opinions that either House Cawdor is too inconsequential for such breaches to really matter, or that as the largest House in terms of manpower with any number of hidden supporters within other houses, the House Cawdor is a force to be treated with very carefully.

	The reason for wearing the masks is rooted in their faith in the Redemptionist Creed; as to demonstrate too much individuality could itself be a sin. Though it is particularly prevalent amongst those who adhere to the '''Red Redemption''', it is not an absolute requirement for other variants of the creed.		The reason for wearing the masks is rooted in their faith in the Redemptionist Creed; as to demonstrate too much individuality could itself be a sin. Though it is particularly prevalent amongst those who adhere to the '''Red Redemption''', it is not an absolute requirement for other variants of the creed.

	They also speak in a pigdin dialect of Low Gothic called "Pilgrim Cant" which is effectively the same language, but heavily laden with religious metaphor and subtext, making it inscrutable to outsiders, while giving the low caste Cawdor something to feel superior about.		They also speak in a pigdin dialect of Low Gothic called "Pilgrim Cant" which is effectively the same language, but heavily laden with religious metaphor and subtext, making it inscrutable to outsiders, while giving the low caste Cawdor something to feel superior about.

	The members of House Cawdor also seem to have rare knowledge of the Emperor's foremost servants: the "Talons of the Emperor". One of their notable "weapons" is a [[Gun Axe\|refurbished autogun mounted on an improvised polearm]] as a kind of cargo-cult imitation of the [[Power Weapon#Guardian Spear\|Guardian Spears]] of the [[Adeptus Custodes]], who they have vague legends of being the holiest of the Emperor's servants. Similarly, due to the segregation of the sexes, female gang members are rare but do exist, and often style themselves after the [[Sisters of Silence]], based on third-hand information (or worse) and a whole lot of speculation.		The members of House Cawdor also seem to have rare knowledge of the Emperor's foremost servants: the "Talons of the Emperor". One of their notable "weapons" is a [[Gun Axe\|refurbished autogun mounted on an improvised polearm]] as a kind of cargo-cult imitation of the [[Power Weapon#Guardian Spear\|Guardian Spears]] of the [[Adeptus Custodes]], who they have vague legends of being the holiest of the Emperor's servants. Similarly, due to the segregation of the sexes, female gang members are rare but do exist, and often style themselves after the [[Sisters of Silence]], based on third-hand information (or worse) and a whole lot of speculation.
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	{{topquote\|Some say his skin has the [[Mutant\|texture of a dolphin’s]], and that wherever you are in the world, if you turn your radio to 88.4 you can [[Psyker\|actually hear his thoughts]]. All we know is he's called the Stig\|Proving that masked mutants existed even in M3}}		{{topquote\|Some say his skin has the [[Mutant\|texture of a dolphin’s]], and that wherever you are in the world, if you turn your radio to 88.4 you can [[Psyker\|actually hear his thoughts]]. All we know is he's called the Stig\|Proving that masked mutants existed even in M3}}

	There is an oddity in House Cawdor; despite the Redemptionist Creed espousing that mutation is a sin, punishable by death, there to seem to be exceptions.		There is an oddity in House Cawdor; despite the Redemptionist Creed espousing that mutation is a sin, punishable by death, there to seem to be exceptions.

	In a heavily polluted and irradiated environments, with a lack of proper nutrition and medical access; people born with deviations are remarkably common. For some reason or another, these individuals are permitted to live and thrive within the house, despite expectations to the contrary.		In a heavily polluted and irradiated environments, with a lack of proper nutrition and medical access; people born with deviations are remarkably common. For some reason or another, these individuals are permitted to live and thrive within the house, despite expectations to the contrary.
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	Speaking about miracles, similar to the Adepta Sororitas, all Cawdor/Redemptionist gangs have access to Faith abilities that they may use during a battle.		Speaking about miracles, similar to the Adepta Sororitas, all Cawdor/Redemptionist gangs have access to Faith abilities that they may use during a battle.

	As mentioned above, the Redemption is not actually a single unified creed, and consists of many splinter cults. Although most generally agree on the same thing, there are fluff and crunch differences between Paths.		As mentioned above, the Redemption is not actually a single unified creed, and consists of many splinter cults. Although most generally agree on the same thing, there are fluff and crunch differences between Paths.

	A path must be chosen by the Gang Leader and it cannot be changed unless the Leader dies and is replaced. They are essentially one-trick ponies and are VERY restrictive in what they do. Don't forget many Acts of Faith punish the fighter that failed to manifest them.		A path must be chosen by the Gang Leader and it cannot be changed unless the Leader dies and is replaced. They are essentially one-trick ponies and are VERY restrictive in what they do. Don't forget many Acts of Faith punish the fighter that failed to manifest them.