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BONUS: DADHAMMER 40,000

2024/10/22
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Key Insights

Why did the Inquisitor come to Navis IV?

He was pursuing a dangerous traitor who had crash-landed on the planet.

What is the primary purpose of the inhabitants of Navis IV?

Their main purpose is to harvest blood berries, which are essential for the sacred capes of the Minotaurs, a fierce Space Marine chapter.

What is the significance of the eight-pointed star symbol found on Navis IV?

The eight-pointed star is a symbol of chaos, a sin against the Emperor, and a sign of certain death to those who see it.

How does the Wrath and Glory system differ from Dungeons & Dragons in terms of dice usage?

Wrath and Glory uses only D6 dice, while Dungeons & Dragons uses a variety of dice types (D20, D8, D10, etc.).

What is the role of the Servitor in the Warhammer 40,000 universe?

Servitors are individuals whose consciousness and brain are put into a skull to act as a computer, serving the Imperium by following specific orders.

What is the consequence of failing to meet the blood berry quota on Navis IV?

Failing to meet the quota would result in certain death.

What is the significance of the number 63 mentioned in the puzzle?

The number 63 is part of the puzzle related to the traitor's location, specifically tied to the clues given by the Inquisitor.

What is the primary function of the Govercraft on Navis IV?

The Govercraft is a hover vehicle used by the governor and inhabitants for transportation and possibly for harvesting blood berries.

What is the significance of the warp in the Warhammer 40,000 universe?

The warp is an other-dimensional realm where chaos gods and demons exist, and it is used for faster-than-light space travel, albeit with risks.

What is the fate of Nordstrom Rack in the story?

Nordstrom Rack walks into the flames, trusting in the grace of the God Emperor, and is consumed by the fire.

Chapters

The episode introduces Navis IV, a remote dwarf planet where the inhabitants live a harsh life harvesting blood berries. The arrival of an Inquisitor disrupts their routine, setting the stage for a dangerous mission.
  • Navis IV is a desolate planet where inhabitants harvest blood berries for the Imperium.
  • The arrival of an Inquisitor brings unexpected chaos and a dangerous mission.
  • The inhabitants' lives are marked by extreme hardship and daily rituals of vomiting due to the berries' poison.

Shownotes Transcript

This is Part One of DADHAMMER 40,000 – a new Patreon bonus mini series where Matt has used the Warhammer 40,000 Wrath and Glory system to guide us through the cruelest and bloodiest world imaginable.

It begins one fateful morning on the remote dwarf planet Navis IV where we meet four lowly cogs in the Imperium of Man machine when a powerful unexpected visitor -- an Inquisitor relentlessly pursuing a dangerous traitor -- turns all of their lives inside out.

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