Discover the Iconoclast Convictions in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Learn about abilities like Above the Thundering Guns, Master of Command, and Excellence, unlocked through dialogue choices.
Iconoclasts in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader value human life and freedom, believing goodwill can overcome universal dangers without artificial prohibitions. They seek common ground and compromise over destruction.
Iconoclast abilities are unlocked by ranking up the Iconoclast level, which is achieved by selecting [Iconoclast] dialogue choices. There are five ranks, each granting unique skills:
- Rank 1 - Follower (15 Exp Needed): Above the Thundering Guns - The Rogue Trader and two random allies start combat with temporary wounds equal to their own resolve.
- Rank 2 - Adherent (75 Exp Needed): Master of Command - In the first round of every combat, the Rogue Trader and their allies gain +(2+ Rogue Trader’s Iconoclast rank) additional MP.
- Rank 3 - Votary (150 Exp Needed): Courage and Steel - The Rogue Trader and their allies need 30 less momentum to activate a heroic act.
- Rank 4 - Fanatic (300 Exp Needed): Transcend the Potential - Once per battle, the Rogue Trader may choose an ally. The target ally may immediately use their heroic act without spending momentum. Not applicable to allies whose heroic act is on cooldown.
- Rank 5 - Zealot (600 Exp Needed): Excellence - Any attacks from allies that may hit other allies will be dodged if possible. Any allied ability that may target an ally and has a resistance test will be resisted by allies.
The following dialogue choices contribute to leveling up your Iconoclast conviction:
| Chapter | Area | Choice | EXP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Voidship - Upper Decks | [Get the people off the bridge.] Led the people out of the fire trap, refusing “Theodora’s” help. | 15 |
| Chapter 1 | Eurac V - Navis Nobilite Station | Spared the Master of Ordnance. | 1 |
| Chapter 1 | Eurac V - Navis Nobilite Station (Cassia’s room) | [Overcome the crushing despair.] Overcame Cassia’s crushing despair with willpower. | 2 |
| Chapter 1 | Rykadi Philia, the Prison Planetoid - After the first battle | [I shall not leave you here to die…] Took the pirate prisoners into your crew. | 3 |
| Chapter 1 | Voidship Bridge - Janris Danrok | [..to dispose of the servitors so that their human souls may be released from torment.] Ordered that the defective servitors be destroyed to end their suffering. In the book, select: 1, 1, 1, 4, 3, 1. | 3 |
| Chapter 1 | Electrodynamic Cenobium | [If it helps to save a worthy man, I will put on the cultist’s robes.] Donned the heretics’ clothing to save the Tech-Priest. | 2 |
| Chapter 1 | Electrodynamic Cenobium | [I shall help save him.] Decided to try to save Abel in the Electrodynamic Cenobium. | 3 |
| Chapter 1 | Electrodynamic Cenobium - Before Boss fight | [Enough. I will rid Rykad Minoris of your tyranny.] Vowed to rid Rykad Minoris of Aurora’s tyranny. | 3 |
| Chapter 1 | Electrodynamic Cenobium - After Boss fight | [Toss the shard into the depths of the reactor.] Threw the handguard of the heretical blade into the depths of the reactor. | 3 |
| Chapter 1 | Rykad Minoris - Starport | [What you are doing is no salvation.] | – |
| Chapter 1 | Rykad Minoris - Starport (During the ceremony) | [We’re not abandoning people in distress. Everyone can come with us.] Allowed the terrified citizens to follow you when darkness fell on Rykad Minoris. | 3 |
| Chapter 1 | Voidship - Bridge (End of Chapter) | [Do not forget yourself Interrogator.] Sent rescue shuttles to Rykad Minoris. | 15 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks (Speak to Hieronymus Doloroso for the first time) | [I imagine it is very advantageous for the Ecclesiarchy to pose as a congregation of saints.] Doubted the virtues of the Ecclesiarchy while conveying with Reverend Hieronymus. | 2 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks | [Since when is orchestrating massacres a sign of virtue?] Disapproved of Incendia Chorda’s bloodlust while conversing with Reverend Hieronymus. | 2 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks (Speak to the Carnival Barker) | [I demand that this abuse be stopped and all the captives freed.] / [I will buy all the captives from you.] Purchased the caged “xenos” on Footfall. | 5 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks (Speak to Vladaym Tocara the Liege) | [I do not approve of fear of xenotech. One must know and understand the enemy.] Commented on the important role the xeno-artefact trade on Footfall plays in learning more about hostile xenos races. | 5 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks (Speak to Vladaym Tocara the Liege) | [I will help Footfall, but not out of desire for profit.] / [I will buy all the captives from you.] Agreed to help Footfall without demanding anything in return. | 5 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks (Speak to Vladaym Tocara the Liege) | [I wish to help the people in the quarantine zone. I will have medicine delivered to them from my ship.] Sent medicine to the people trapped in the quarantine zone on Footfall. | 5 |
| Chapter 2 | Footfall - Docks (Near the voidship) | [You are pardoned. You may board my ship…] Pardoned the refugees from Kiava Gamma and took them aboard the voidship. | 5 |
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