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Guide and Walkthrough (PS5) by chris-williams (13)
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Guide and Walkthrough (PS5) by chris-williams (13)

Comprehensive guide for "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" covering character creation, companions, archetypes, chapters, and more.

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Comprehensive guide for "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" covering character creation, companions, archetypes, chapters, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Introduction: Covers game mechanics, general tips, difficulty settings, and copyright information.
  2. 2
    Character Creation: Details characteristics, skills, homeworlds, origins, Triumph/Darkest Hour choices, and convictions.
  3. 3
    Psyker Powers: Explains the different Psyker disciplines: Biomancer, Diviner, Pyromancer, Sanctic, and Telepath, as well as the Navigator powers.
  4. 4
    Arbitrator Archetypes: Details the Castigator, Subductor, and Vigilant specializations.
  5. 5
    Basic Archetypes: Outlines the Warrior, Officer, Operative, Soldier, and Bladedancer archetypes.
  6. 6
    Advanced Archetypes: Covers the Assassin, Vanguard, Bounty Hunter, Master Tactician, Grand Strategist, Arch-Militant, Executioner, Overseer, and Exemplar archetypes.
  7. 7
    Talents: Lists Common, Origin, Arbitrator, Psyker, Navigator, Basic Archetype, and Advanced Archetype talents.
  8. 8
    Companions: Provides information on all companions, including Abelard Werserian, Idira Tlass, Sister Argenta, Cassia Orsellio, Kibellah, Pasqal Haneumann, Heinrix van Calox, Jae Heydari, Yrliet Lanaevyss, Solomorne Anthar, Ulfar Redmane, and Marazhai Aezyrraesh.
  9. 9
    Prologue: Walkthrough for "By Right of Blood".
  10. 10
    Chapter 1: Walkthrough for "Looking for Trouble", including "Secrets of the Navis Nobilite", "To Become the Flagship's Blood", "The Chosen Ones", "The Starport", "Gleam of the Final Dawn", and "The Escape".
  11. 11
    Chapter 2: Walkthrough for "Reclaiming What Was Lost", including "Tattered Spirit", "World Shapers", "Ablution in Blood", "Flame in the Dark", "Spiders in a Jar", "Fair Trade", "Blades in the Void", and "The Emperor and My Right".
  12. 12
    Chapter 3: Walkthrough for "Troubling Developments", including "One Foot in the Grave", "The Chasm", and "Strings of the Puppeteer".
  13. 13
    Chapter 4: Walkthrough for "The Lord Inquisitor and the Lord Captain", including "The Great Judgement", "Void Shadows", "Hunting Grounds", "Death and Tithes", "The Siege", and "Questions and Answers".
  14. 14
    Chapter 5: Walkthrough for "To Walk Bravely First Into Darkness".
  15. 15
    Star Systems: Details on The Cauldron, Cinerus Maleficum, Winterscale's Realm, and Unbeholden Reaches.
  16. 16
    Miscellaneous Quests: A section for various side quests.
  17. 17
    Romances: Guides for Cassia Romance and Kibellah Romance.
  18. 18
    Weapons: Lists Melee Weapons, Staffs, and Ranged Weapons.
  19. 19
    Armour and Shields: Details on Armour and Shields.
  20. 20
    Other Equipment: Lists Amulets, Boots, Cloaks and Backpacks, Gloves and Bracers, Headwear and Eyewear, Accessories, and Familiar Accessories.
  21. 21
    Factions: Information on Drusians, Explorators, Kasballica Mission, Fellowship of the Void, Imperial Navy, and Curiosity Merchant (Lex Imperialis).
  22. 22
    Colonies: Details on Foulstone, Janus, Kiava Gamma, Dargonus, and Vheabos VI.
  23. 23
    Rumours: A collection of in-game rumours.
  24. 24
    Contracts: Information on available contracts.
  25. 25
    Voidship Management: Details on the features of your voidship.
  26. 26
    Appendix: Secret Companions: Information on hidden companions.
  27. 27
    Appendix: Conviction Choices: Details on Dogmatic, Heretical, and Iconoclast choices.
  28. 28
    Trophies: Lists trophies for "Void Shadows" and "Lex Imperialis".
Tips
  • Pay attention to the "Triumph / Darkest Hour" choices during character creation, as they significantly impact your starting conditions.
  • Explore each Star System thoroughly to uncover all quests, rumours, and resources.
  • Consider the synergy between your chosen Archetype and your Companions' abilities for optimal combat effectiveness.
  • Manage your Voidship effectively, as its capabilities are crucial for navigating the Expanse.

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