CALIXIS TIMELINEDATE STAMP 40K STANDARD / DARK HERESYM30-M31 THE GREAT CRUSADEEARLY M31 THE HORUS HERESYM31-M32 THE AGE OF REBIRTH: The Imperium rises from the ashes of the Horus heresy under the direction of the High Lords of Terra.M32-M34… more »

While every human world has a distinct character (some more distinct than others) they are derived form the same base stock. Not only do all humans originate from the same Terran gene-pool, but the original human colonists built their homes using STC tec… more »

Computers and their use have been portrayed very differently in various 40K products. Be that as it may, in THIS campaign computers will exist and be standard fare on every civilized... more »

Artificial intelligence on the other hand is considered a tech-heresy by the Mechanicus and severely censured. Only those logic engines approved by ('blessed by the Deus Mechanicus') the Mechanicus are allowed to exist, and those are jealously guarded –… more »

Imperial society is undeniably hi-tech. Massive space vessels cross the void between stars, exotic energy weapons and shields exists, genetically engineered super-warriors stride into battle clad in futuristic power-armor, hive-cities are home to hundred… more »

Although not directly relevant for the campaign, at least not for the time being, momentous events are taking place elsewhere in the galaxy: To the galactic east the 13th Dark Crusade is just about ready to launch under Abaddon the Despoiler's command.… more »

Personal weapons: Personal weapons come in two primary categories; projective (autoguns and bolters) or energy (lasers and plasma guns). Most personal weapons are made from advanced light alloys, synthetics, and composite materials. They are lightweight… more »

I'm sure each and every 40k player/reader has his own mental imagery pertaining to how things look and what the world 'feels' like. Most likely those images are heavily influence by 40k artwork. Artwork has always been one of the game's fortes, supplying… more »

Just a little somthing to give you an idea of the scale of Calixis sector:The Calixis sector is located at the very edge of the main galactic disk, but seeing as it is adjacent to Scarus Sector is seems likely the main bulk of Calxis is at the rimwar… more »

Humanity is by far the most populous species in the galaxy, as they have been for uncounted years now. Although human population is nowhere near what it was during the golden years of the Dark Age of Technology, it still outstrips any alien population… more »

Colonel Stone is the aptly named stone-faced commander of the Haegum's security department. He is a tall man, lean and hungry, with alert eyes and impassive face, the very image of what an experienced Guard officer should look like. To those that interac… more »

Despite his many great deeds in Calixis sector during the height of his active career, Tancred is an outsider amongst the other members of the Calixian Conclave. He arrived from far-away already a full Inquisitor, and never did try very hard to find his… more »

The Haegum is the both the name of Tancred's secret headquarters, as well as a general reference to all of Tancred's cadre. Physically the Haegum is located within the grounds of the Tarsus Coasters Incorporated, an umbrella organization for several mino… more »

The Standard Template Construct system contains the collective knowledge of the Dark Age of Technology, including the application of said knowledge. In short it tells you everything you need to know and how to use that knowledge to affect the universe. T… more »

Kush is another of the odd people the make up Tancred's inner circle. Standing around four and half feet tall, Kush is shorter than most people. He is, however, very heavily built, with a extremely heavy bone structure, and muscles out of another world.… more »