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Prologue - By Right of Blood
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Prologue - By Right of Blood

Walkthrough for the "Prologue - By Right of Blood" quest in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Includes steps to follow Kunrad, talk to Theodora, find the Arch-Militant, and seal the Warrant Chamber.

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Walkthrough for the "Prologue - By Right of Blood" quest in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Includes steps to follow Kunrad, talk to Theodora, find the Arch-Militant, and seal the Warrant Chamber.

Walkthrough
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    After the opening scenes, speak with Kunrad Voigtvir. Follow him east down the stairs. Proceed through the door in the south for a cutscene and battle.
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    Boss Fight: Malfunctioning Servitor
    • Wounds: 30
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    Deflection: 3
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    Armour: 30%
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    Dodge: 0%
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    MP: 6
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    Characteristics: WS: 40, BS: 30, STR: 30, TGH: 30, AGI: 30, INT: 30, PER: 30, WP: 30, FEL: 30
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    Effects: Frenzied (extra MP and attack for first two turns)
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    Weapons: Servitor Pincers (Damage: 18-25, Penetration: 5%)
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    Abilities: Reject the Flesh, Reject the Flesh 3
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    After defeating the Servitor, go through the doors to the west to find Theodora von Valancius and Edelthrad. Speak with Theodora. If you pass a Lore (Xenos) or Lore (Warp) check, you can offer a sensible answer.
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    When Theodora asks why you are here, reply that you are for answers. She will explain the power of the Warrant of Trade and your claim to it.
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    The Observation Deck will be attacked by Heretic Cutthroats. Get into cover and try to defeat at least one heretic before Theodora, Mort, and Abelard kill them. Theodora will grant you a Ballistic Skill buff.
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    After the fight, follow Mort down the passageway to the south. Speak with Theodora and Voigtvir. Theodora orders Voigtvir to track down Edelthrad, and suggests you accompany him.
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    When alone with Kunrad, he will reveal his treachery and capture you. When you regain consciousness, respond as you please.
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    Approach the door to the Warrant Chamber and make a Tech-Use (+65) check to earn 20 XP. Examine the Sentinel by the entrance, place your hand into its maw, and request assistance to initiate a defence protocol.
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    Go inside the Warrant Chamber and examine the Warrant of Trade above the altar.
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    Follow the Vox-Skull through the door. Back outside, interact with the Sentinel again to seal the door.
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    Abelard Wersarian will arrive to save you from an ambush. Tell him about Voigtvir's treachery. He will give you equipment and a medikit.
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    New Companion - Abelard Wersarian
    • Homeworld: Imperial World (Humanity's Finest - Toughness)
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    Origin: Navy Officer
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    Characteristics: WS: 40, BS: 30, STR: 40, TGH: 50, AGI: 35, INT: 30
Tips
  • The crew members fighting the Servitor will not survive long. Focus on the Servitor.
  • Use cover during the Heretic Cutthroat attack.
  • If you are a Sanctioned Psyker or were uncooperative, Voigtvir will cut you with a mysterious blade, compelling you to act against your will.
  • Have Abelard use one of his medikits on you to heal the injury from Voigtvir.
  • Equipment from Abelard (depends on archetype)
  • Medikit from Abelard
  • 20 XP for successful Tech-Use check

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