Ishmael

Thought for the day: Faith trumps reason.

Details

Name: Ishmael Tauron

Gender: Male

Homeworld: Imperial World - War Zone

Career Path: Techpriest

Rank: Secutor

Appearance

Build: Well Built

Height: 2.40m

Weight: 360kg

Age: Unknown

Skin Colour: Fair, what little is left

Hair Colour: None, Bald

Eye Colour: Blue, left eye. Right eye replaced with Augmetic - Green.

Quirks: Deathmask

The Past

Birth Planet: War Zone - Land's End

Divination: "There is no substitute for zeal" +2 Toughness, +2 Willpower

Nature

What is your personality like?

Ishmael is not a typical techpriest. Although a loyal follower of the Mechanicus creed he still retains a large measure of his humanity, at least by the standards of techpriests. Despite advancing up the ranks of the Mechanicum and receiving significant augmentation he still has a sense of humour and is still able to form friendships. Ishmael's retention of his humanity is in large part due to the frequently long times he has spent apart from his fellow techpriests and in the company of the Inquisition. There are few things that can move him to anger, only the profaning of technology and damaging his comrades can bring it out. Despite his 'humanity' Ishmael is ruthless and completely without mercy to any who he deems to be his enemy or even merely in his way.

How did you meet the Inquisitor?

Ishmael came to the attention of Trantor when he lead a squad of Skitarii in an attack on a large and very dangerous heretical cell that the Inquisitor was investigating. Ishmael was tasked with retrieving a piece of valuable archaeotech that the heretics had found and he carried out the task with efficiency and his customary ruthlessness. Although angered that the cell had been completely wiped out and this avenue of investigation shut Trantor recognised that with the right incentives Ishmael could prove to be an extremely valuable asset.

What does the Inquisition mean to you?

The Inquisition represents two opportunities to Ishmael. The first opportunity is part of his deal with the Inquisitor. Should the cell come across any interesting piece of technology Ishmael has the right to be the first one to investigate it and catalogue his findings before he disposes of it as appropriate. The second opportunity that the Inquisition represents to Ishmael is it allows him to test himself against the toughest challenges that he could face. This allows his to constantly improve and refine his design so that he may come closer to the Omnissiah.

What will you sacrifice?

While he still has some human emotions Ishmael is still a tech-priest and as such will make any sacrifice which seems rational in pursuit of his goals, regardless of who or what that sacrifice may be.

What do you desire?

Ishmael desires two things. To perfect his own design and to have access to new and interesting technology so that he may study it, learn and thus become closer to the Omnissiah.

What do you hate?

Ishmael hates those who profane and defile technology and those who damage his friends.

Statistics

WS	BS	S	T	Ag	Int	Per	Wp	Fel
30	40	50 (60)	60	30	44	30	47	29

Wounds	Fate Points	Corruption	Insanity	XP Total	XP Spent
17	2	25	17	6000	6000

Skills and Talents

Traits	Basic Skills	Trained Skills	Talents	Characteristic Increases
Blessed Ignorance Dark Sight Haligraphy Litergical Familiarity Superior Origins Mechanicus Implants Unnatural Intelligence (X2)	Barter Carouse Charm Climb Command Common Law Imperium War Imperial Creed Concealment Contortionist Decieve Evaluate Gamble Inquiry Scrutiny Search Silent Move Speak Language High Gothic	Awareness Common Law Tech Machine Cult Demolitions Forbidden Lore Warp Intimidate Literacy Logic +10 Medicae Pilot Military Craft Secret Tongue Acolyte Tech Security Speak Language Low Gothic Tech Use +10 Trade Scrimshawer Technomat +10	Basic Weapons Training Solid Projectile Las Bulging Biceps Disturbing Voice Electrical Succour Feedback Screech Ferric Lure Heavy Weapons Training Solid Projectile Luminen Shock Machinator Array Mechadendrite Use - Gun Mechadendrite Use - Medicae Mechadendrite Use - Optical Mechadendrite Use - Utility Melee Weapons Training Primitive power Nerves of Steel Pistol Weapons Training Las Solid Projectile Quick Draw Resistance Fear Psychic Powers Rite of Awe Technical Knock	Ballistic Skill Simple Intelligence Simple Intermediate Strength Simple Toughness Simple Intermediate Willpower Simple Sound Constitution Rank 3 (X1) Rank 4 (X2) Rank 5 (X1)

Gear

Weapons	Armour / Clothing	Misc	Provisions	Thrones
Heavy Stubber 2 Belts Stub Automatic 3 magazines Omnisian Axe	Carapce Breatplate AP 6 Body Flak Cloak AP 3 Arms Head Legs Mechanicus Robes and Vestments Good Quality	Bionics Legs good Arms Good Respiratory System Good Chem Implant 3 Dose Stimm Cortex Implants Good (Inc Chrono) Cybernetic Senses - Sight good (Inc Photo-Visor) Cybernetic Senses - Hearing Good (Inc Micro-Bead) Mechadendrite - Gun Mechadendrite - Medicae Mechadendrite - Optical Mechadendrite - Utility Mechanicus Implants Cranial Circuitry Cyber-Mantle Reinforced Electro-Graft Electoo Inductors Machinator Array Potentia Coil Reinforced Respirator Vox Synthesiser Auspex Data Slate Las Cutter Multi Key Medicae Kit Pict Recorder	10 Spare parts (power cells, wires etc)	1000