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House Escher

Printed pages 36–42 · PDF pages 40–46

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HOUSE ESCHER GANG LIST

The following pages contain the Escher gang list.

GANG SPECIAL RULES

Nimble: All Escher Fighters may re-roll results of a natural 1 when making Agility tests.

Starting Skills: When added to a Gang Roster, all Escher Leaders and Champions may select one skill from one of their Primary Skill Sets.

Skill Access: This gang’s Fighters have access to the following Skill Sets:

Fighter Agility Brawn Combat Cunning Savant Shooting
Gang Queen Primary - Secondary - Primary Secondary
Gang Matriarch Primary - Primary - Secondary -
Death-Maiden Primary Secondary Primary - - -
Gang Sister Primary - Secondary - - Secondary
Wyld Runner Primary - - Secondary - -
Little Sister Primary - Secondary - - -
Khimerix Secondary Primary - - - -
Phyrr Cat Primary - Secondary - - -
Phelynx Primary - Secondary - - -
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Escher Gang Queen

Cost: 135 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
5" 3+ 3+ 3 3 3 5 3 5+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
8 8 7 7 Fighter (Leader) 61

Equipment: When added to a Gang Roster, an Escher Gang Queen may purchase weapons and wargear from the House Escher Equipment List:

  • During the course of a campaign, they may be given additional weapons and wargear purchased from the House Escher Equipment List and from the Trading Post.

Escher Gang Matriarch

Cost: 100 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
5" 3+ 3+ 3 3 2 5 2 5+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
7 7 6 7 Fighter (Champion) 37

Equipment: When added to a Gang Roster, an Escher Gang Matriarch may purchase weapons and wargear from the House Escher Equipment List:

  • During the course of a campaign, they may be given additional weapons and wargear purchased from the House Escher Equipment List and from the Trading Post.

Escher Death-Maiden

Cost: 130 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
6" 3+ 3+ 3 4 2 5 3 5+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
6 8 7 7 Fighter (Champion, Loner) 49

Poison Blood: Weapons wielded by an Escher Death-Maiden that have the Toxin (X+) trait are more potent than normal. When an Escher Death-Maiden uses a weapon with the Toxin (X+) trait, if they roll a natural 1 to Wound, they may re-roll the D6.

Equipment: When added to a Gang Roster, an Escher Death-Maiden may purchase weapons and wargear from the House Escher Equipment List:

  • During the course of a campaign, they may be given additional weapons and wargear purchased from the House Escher Equipment List and from the Trading Post.
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Escher Gang Sister

Cost: 40 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
5" 4+ 4+ 3 3 1 4 1 6+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
6 6 6 6 Fighter (Ganger, Specialist) 13

Equipment: When added to a Gang Roster, an Escher Gang Sister may purchase weapons and wargear from the House Escher Equipment List:

  • During the course of a campaign, they may be given additional weapons and wargear purchased from the House Escher Equipment List and from the Trading Post.

Escher Wyld Runner

Cost: 30 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
6" 5+ 5+ 3 3 1 4 1 6+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
5 6 5 5 Fighter (Prospect) 4

Starting Skill: An Escher Wyld Runner has the Clamber skill.

Equipment: When added to a Gang Roster, an Escher Wyld Runner may purchase weapons and wargear from the House Escher Equipment List:

  • During the course of a campaign, they may be given additional weapons and wargear purchased from the House Escher Equipment List and from the Trading Post.

Escher Little Sister

Cost: 25 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
6" 5+ 5+ 3 3 1 4 1 6+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
5 6 5 5 Fighter (Prospect) 1

Equipment: When added to a Gang Roster, an Escher Little Sister may purchase weapons and wargear from the House Escher Equipment List:

  • During the course of a campaign, they may be given additional weapons and wargear purchased from the House Escher Equipment List and from the Trading Post.
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Khimerix

Cost: 220 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
6" 4+ 4+ 4 5 4 4 3 6+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
5 6 7 4 Fighter (Beast, Brute) 25

Regeneration: An Active Khimerix may perform the Regenerate action:

  • Regenerate (Single): The Khimerix may move a distance equal to its Movement characteristic and then roll a D6. If the result is a natural 4+, the Khimerix immediately recovers 1 Wound previously lost in this battle.

Equipment: A Khimerix is armed with chemical cloud breath and talons. They may select from the below options when added to a Gang Roster; they may not purchase or be equipped with additional weapons or wargear:

  • A Khimerix may replace its chemical cloud breath with a gaseous eruption breath: +25 credits.

  • A Khimerix may replace its talons with razor-sharp talons: +25 credits.

Phyrr Cat

Cost: 80 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
7" 3+ 6+ 3 3 1 5 2 6+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
5 6 6 5 Fighter (Beast, Pet) 13

Leash Range: A Phyrr Cat has a 9" Leash range.

Lands on Their Feet: If a Phyrr Cat falls for any reason, reduce the distance fallen by 3" when consulting the Falling table.

Equipment: A Phyrr Cat is armed with talons. They may not purchase or be equipped with additional weapons or wargear.

Phelynx

Cost: 60 credits.

M WS BS S T W I A Sv
6" 4+ 6+ 2 3 1 4 2 6+
Ld Cl Wil Int Type Starting XP
4 6 6 4 Fighter (Beast, Pet) 13

Leash Range: A Phelynx has a 3" Leash range.

Equipment: A Phelynx is armed with claws. They may not purchase or be equipped with additional weapons or wargear.

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House Escher Equipment List

Category Equipment Credits
Ranged weapons / Auto/Stub Weapons Autogun 20
Ranged weapons / Auto/Stub Weapons Autopistol 10
Ranged weapons / Auto/Stub Weapons Heavy stubber* 70
Ranged weapons / Auto/Stub Weapons Stub gun 5
Ranged weapons / Combi-Weapons Combi-weapon (bolter/needler) 70
Ranged weapons / Flamers Flamer 70
Ranged weapons / Flamers Hand flamer 45
Ranged weapons / Las Weapons Lasgun 15
Ranged weapons / Las Weapons Laspistol 5
Ranged weapons / Melta Weapons Meltagun 140
Ranged weapons / Plasma Weapons Plasma gun 85
Ranged weapons / Plasma Weapons Plasma pistol 70
Ranged weapons / Primitive Weapons Throwing knives 10
Ranged weapons / Primitive Weapons Wyld bow (Wyld Runner only) 15
Ranged weapons / Shotguns Shotgun with solid & scatter ammo 35
Ranged weapons / Shotguns Shotgun with solid & scatter ammo - acid ammo +15
Ranged weapons / Toxin Weapons Needle pistol 25
Ranged weapons / Toxin Weapons Needle rifle 45
Ranged weapons / Toxin Weapons 'Nightshade' chem-thrower 95
Category Equipment Credits
Close combat weapons / Chain Weapons Chainsword 20
Close combat weapons / Power Weapons Power sword 40
Close combat weapons / Primitive Weapons Fighting knife 5
Close combat weapons / Primitive Weapons • Whip (Wyld Runner only) 5
Close combat weapons / Shock Weapons Shock whip 10
Close combat weapons / Toxin Weapons Stiletto knife 25
Close combat weapons / Toxin Weapons Stiletto sword 45
Close combat weapons / Toxin Weapons Venom claw (Death-Maiden only) 50
Wargear / Grenades Choke gas grenades 45
Wargear / Grenades Frag grenades 30
Wargear / Grenades Krak grenades 45
Wargear / Grenades Smoke grenades 15
Wargear / Armour & Field Armour Mesh armour 40
Wargear / Armour & Field Armour Refractor field 50
Wargear / Personal Equipment Drop rig 10
Wargear / Personal Equipment Medicae kit 20
Wargear / Personal Equipment Photo-goggles 35
Wargear / Personal Equipment Respirator 15
Wargear / Weapon Accessories • Las-projector 20
Wargear / Mounts Dirt bike 35
Wargear / Mounts Escher Cutter 150
Wargear / Pets Phyrr Cat 80
Wargear / Pets Phelynx 60
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Ranged weapons / Auto/stub weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Cutter heavy stubbers 20" 40" 4 -1 1 Arc (Centreline), Heavy, Rapid Fire (2), Twin-linked - E
Cutter heavy stubbers
SR
20"
LR
40"
Str
4
AP
-1
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Arc (Centreline), Heavy, Rapid Fire (2), Twin-linked

Ranged weapons / Combi-weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Combi-bolter - - - - - - - E
- bolter (primary component) 12" 24" 4 -1 2 Ammo (3+), Combi, Rapid Fire (1), Scarce (4+) - -
- needler (secondary component) 9" 18" - -1 1 Combi, Toxin (3+) - -
Combi-bolter
SR
-
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-
L
-
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits -
Combi-bolter- bolter (primary component)
SR
12"
LR
24"
Str
4
AP
-1
L
2
Cr
-
TP
-
Traits Ammo (3+), Combi, Rapid Fire (1), Scarce (4+)
Combi-bolter- needler (secondary component)
SR
9"
LR
18"
Str
-
AP
-1
L
1
Cr
-
TP
-
Traits Combi, Toxin (3+)

Ranged weapons / Grenade launchers

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Cutter grenade launchers - - - - - - - E
- frag grenades 6" 24" 3 - 1 Ammo (4+), Arc (Centreline), Blast (3"), Knockback (5+), Rapid Fire (1) - -
- krak grenades 6" 24" 6 -2 1 Ammo (4+), Arc (Centreline), Rapid Fire (1) - -
Cutter grenade launchers
SR
-
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-
L
-
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits -
Cutter grenade launchers- frag grenades
SR
6"
LR
24"
Str
3
AP
-
L
1
Cr
-
TP
-
Traits Ammo (4+), Arc (Centreline), Blast (3"), Knockback (5+), Rapid Fire (1)
Cutter grenade launchers- krak grenades
SR
6"
LR
24"
Str
6
AP
-2
L
1
Cr
-
TP
-
Traits Ammo (4+), Arc (Centreline), Rapid Fire (1)

Ranged weapons / Natural weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Chemical cloud breath 6" 12" 3 -1 1 Ammo (4+), Blast (3") - E
Gaseous eruption breath T - - - 1 Ammo (6+), Gas, Template, Toxin (3+) - E
Chemical cloud breath
SR
6"
LR
12"
Str
3
AP
-1
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Ammo (4+), Blast (3")
Gaseous eruption breath
SR
T
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Ammo (6+), Gas, Template, Toxin (3+)

Ranged weapons / Plasma weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Cutter plasma guns 12" 24" 5 -2 2 Ammo (6+), Arc (Centreline), Damage (2), Rapid Fire (1), Twin-linked, Unstable - E
Cutter plasma guns
SR
12"
LR
24"
Str
5
AP
-2
L
2
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Ammo (6+), Arc (Centreline), Damage (2), Rapid Fire (1), Twin-linked, Unstable

Ranged weapons / Primitive weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Wyld bow 9" 18" 3 - 1 Assault - E
Wyld bow
SR
9"
LR
18"
Str
3
AP
-
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Assault

Ranged weapons / Shotguns

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Shotgun - - - - - - - -
- acid ammo 4" 8" 3 -1 1 Blaze (5+), Rapid Fire (1) - E
Shotgun
SR
-
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-
L
-
Cr
-
TP
-
Traits -
Shotgun- acid ammo
SR
4"
LR
8"
Str
3
AP
-1
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Blaze (5+), Rapid Fire (1)

Ranged weapons / Toxin weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
'Nightshade' chem-thrower T - - - 1 Ammo (6+), Gas, Template, Toxin (3+) - E
'Nightshade' chem-thrower
SR
T
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Ammo (6+), Gas, Template, Toxin (3+)
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Close combat weapons / Natural weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Claws E - - - 1 Melee, Toxin (3+) - E
Razor-sharp talons E - S+1 -2 3 Melee, Rending (6+) - E
Talons E - S -1 2 Melee - E
Claws
SR
E
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Melee, Toxin (3+)
Razor-sharp talons
SR
E
LR
-
Str
S+1
AP
-2
L
3
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Melee, Rending (6+)
Talons
SR
E
LR
-
Str
S
AP
-1
L
2
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Melee

Close combat weapons / Primitive weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Whip E - S - 1 Knockback (6+), Melee - E
Whip
SR
E
LR
-
Str
S
AP
-
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Knockback (6+), Melee

Close combat weapons / Toxin weapons

Weapon SR LR Str AP L Traits Creds TP
Venom claw E - - -2 1 Melee, Shred (5+), Toxin (3+) - E
Venom claw
SR
E
LR
-
Str
-
AP
-2
L
1
Cr
-
TP
E
Traits Melee, Shred (5+), Toxin (3+)

MOUNTS

ESCHER CUTTER

A Fighter equipped with an Escher Cutter gains the Mounted and Flying Subtypes and sets their Movement characteristic to 9". When they perform a Dash action, they add 5" to their Movement characteristic instead of their Initiative.

An Escher Cutter is equipped with Cutter grenade launchers with frag & krak grenades. It may select any of the following options when added to the Gang Roster or during any Post-cycle Sequence:

  • Replace the Cutter grenade launcher with frag & krak grenades with Cutter heavy stubbers - +10 credits

  • Replace the Cutter grenade launcher with frag & krak grenades with Cutter plasma guns - +15 credits