Ciaphas Cain (Novel Series) CYOA Jumpchain

Ciaphas Cain (Novel Series) CYOA V0.3

Introduction-
In the forty first millennium all the galaxy know is endless war and strife. The once mighty Imperium of man, now a festering hive of corruption fighting simply to survive against the countless horrors. The ancient Eldar once the undisputed masters of the galaxy, now they are nought but a dying race. All their hopes and faith put into a single plan that may not even work. The horrifying and vile Tyranids whose hunger will see entire systems stripped clean, leaving nothing but a barren and desolate husk. To be a Human in these times is to be one among countless trillions, and to thrive within those numbers, you must be something truly extraordinary. Or just able to run faster than the soldier next to you. And that's where this story begins, with a Imperial Commissar who wanted nothing more than a nice and quiet placement on a backwater world. It's safe to assume than he got far, far more than he ever bargained for.

Welcome to the universe of Warhammer 40K, you will arrive on the same day as the hero Ciaphas Cain gets transferred to the soon to be 597th Valhallan Regiment. In order to help you survive you've been granted 1000CP to spend as you see fit.

Age doesn't truly matter in Warhammer as you can live to be millennia old. However you will be somewhere between 20 and 30 years old. Feel free to pick for yourself, you may also change your gender for free should you wish, such things mean very little here.


Origins-
Drop In (based off of Amberlys retinue)
Wakes up aboard the first ship Cain uses in book one.

Commissar (based off of Ciaphas Cain)
Is aboard the same ship as Cain, due to a administrator error you have been made the second Commissar attached to the soon to be 597th.

Aide (based off of Jurgen)
Not sure where to start them? Needs tips

Inquisitor (based off of Amberly)
Starts in the middle of a mission on Gravalax. Member of the Ordo Xenos


Perks-
100CP Perks are free to their respective origins, all other perks are discounted to their respective origins.


Drop In

CoyrManners (100CP)
Political knowledge of do's and don'ts with the Imperial ruling class. Extends to minor social boost overall.

Courtly Graces (200CP)
Graceful and elegant are two words that would define you, be it in a suit of armour or pompous clothes of a planetary Governor.

Trading Knowledge (200CP)
Actual Trading knowledge and how to spot when you are being cheated.

Savant (400CP)
Based off of Mott.

Beta level Psyker (400CP)
Based off of Rakel, I think she's beta.

Rogue Trade (600CP)
The reputation this comes with, able to go anywhere (cross any borders), able to sell most things without much problems and selling things that are in the grey area of the law? Xeno tech stuff. Based off of Orelius.




Commissar

Officio Prefectus Schola Progenium (100CP)
Commissar Training + some form of minor morale booster.

Swole (temporary name) (200CP)
Based on Cains hight (2 meters or so) and muscle mass.

The Art of Running away (200CP)


Cains Luck (400CP)


Instinctive Combat (400CP)
Be it with a mighty chainsword or a humble laspistol you're undoubtedly one of the most skilled users in the Segmentum. Your skills does not derive from something as simple as practice, no it comes from your constant combat against greater forces than yourself. For a short time you may even be able to duel a mighty space marine, although don't expect to win against the Emperors angels of death. Should you be one of the more dishonorable lot you may find you have a similar skill with the ranged weapons. Pushing a laspistol beyond the operational range would be simple for you and you'll find that almost all your shots hit.


Hero of the Imperium (600CP)
Just like a certain Commissar you seem to gain an incredible reputation. Whenever you accomplish a notable action you'll find it gets completely blown out of proportion. Running away from a hungry group of Tyranids when they get blown up by artillery? Everyone will believe you single handedly took on the entire group. (1 more example). This reputation will always paint you as an incredible hero. Careful though as you may find yourself getting roped into more assignments as your reputation grows.




Aide

Unassuming (100CP)


Unwavering Duty (200CP)
Based on how Jurgen would act exactly the same, unflippant and ready to get back to his duty.

Unwavering Loyalty (200CP)
Both towards you and you towards your allies, they may find you disgusting but they'll always know you have their back, and you theirs.

A Void In The Warp (400CP)


Requisitioning (400CP)
You'll be able to find almost anything that you need to get a job or mission complete. Within reason that is and partially dependent on your status?

(600CP)




Inquisitor

Perhaps Inquisitorial training or will power (100CP)


Beauty (200CP)


Singing Voice (200CP)


Undercover (400CP)
No one will suspect you

Knowledge of Xeno species and how best to kill them? (400CP)


(600CP)



Items-
100CP Items are free to their respective origins, all other items are discounted to their respective origins.
General

Ciaphas Cain Novel Series (Free)
A complete set of the books featured within the Cain Series to read at your own leisure. Or if you really wanted you could show them to a certain Commissar, but where would the fun be in that?

Infinite supply of Tanna tea (100CP?)

Miniatures of Cain, Jurgen  and the Valhallans?



Drop In

Rogue Trader Outfit/ normal Imperial clothes (Free)
Depends on whether or not you bought the rogue trader perk.

(100CP)

Hotshot Lasgun? (200CP)

Warrant of Trade (400CP)

Lunar-Class Cruiser (800CP)



Commissar

Commissar uniform (Free)

Trust Laspistol (100CP)

Chainsword (200CP)

(400CP)

Command Vehicle/ Personal Vehicle (600CP)
Baneblade similar to the Fortress of Arrogance


Aide

Guardsmen uniform (Free)

(100CP)

Meltagun (200CP)

Requisition Forms (400CP)

(600CP)


Inquisitor

Inquisitorial Clothes (Free)

Inquisitorial Rosette (100CP)

Bolt Pistol (200CP)

Displacer Field (400CP)

Personal Power Armour (600CP)

AN: Amberly had a personal Void Yacht. I need opinions on whether to change the power armour to 400cp with a Displacer Field build in and offer the Yacht for 600. It'd probably be a lightly armed merchant ship mind. 1km long or so, perhaps is doesnt require navigators and is extremely fast, for an Imperial ship that is, to make up for this.


Companion options-

Import
100CP for two people, 200CP for four and 300CP for 8. Each gets double the amount of CP that is spent on them. Your own CP can be added to theirs too.

Cannon Companions

Cain/Jurgen (200CP)

Amberly/her retinue (300CP)
Retinue is Raken, Mott, Zemelda Cleat and Orelius

Valhallan Ice Warriors (400/500CP not sure on cost.)
100 soldiers, so 19 units of 5 and 3 superior officers and 2 priests?


Drawbacks-

The Long Haul (0CP)
You'll be staying here for a good 100 years. You'll be present for Hive Fleet Kraken and Hive Fleet Leviathan, not to mention the Thirteenth Black Crusade. It's going to be interesting times for you jumper.

Body Odor (100CP)

Sleep tight, don't let the daemons bite (100CP)
Daemon induced nightmares at least once a week, if you don't sleep expect minor hallucinations and such.

Mental problems (300CP?)
Based on Rakel/ Mott

Genestealer cult (300CP)
Every planet, moon or space hulk you go to has a Genestealer cult on it.

Penal Legion (600CP)
Committed horrible crime, completely hooked on combat stims. The Stim harness keeps you docile when not in a battle, when in battle you become a berserker. If the harness is removed your body will slowly wiother and die due to withdrawal.

Everything Gets Worse (600CP)
Keep getting roped into more dangerous situations/missions. Or things tend to cascade into more and more dangerous situations. Putting down a small rebellion becomes fighting a genestealer cult. Fighting the cult and you eventually find your way into a fight with a group of orks. Fighting the orks leads to the discovery of a Necron tomb world and so on. Or something Like that.