Necropolis Corebook.pdf

NEcropolis

PAUL WIGGY WADE-WILLIAMS

Editors: Dave Blewer, Piotr Korys, Shane McLean

Graphic Design: Aaron Acevedo

Layout: Aaron Acevedo & Simon Lucas

Artwork: Aaron Acevedo, Niklas Brandt, Christian Schwager

Savage Worlds by Shane Lacy Hensley

Dedication: Dr J. M. Krijger, PhD. Astrophysics, for his friendship and his technical advice on

the dynamics of a black hole–star binary system and his patience in explaining the physics to me

(most of which was subsequently ignored).

Requires the Savage Worlds rules, available at www.peginc.com.

Necropolis, Savage Worlds, Smiling Jack, Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Great White Games,

and all associated logos herein are

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Author’s Note: The use of the Catholic Church as a model for the Third Reformation Church is not meant to be a social, political, or religious

statement. Necropolis is a game setting. Nothing more. Peace to you all.

Contents

MAP OF NECROPOLIS................................................ 3

WELCOME TO HELL

Militia Dei ...........................................4

Training a Knight ...............................4

Knightly Vows ....................................5

Command Structure ..........................5

Inter-Order Politics.............................6

Life in an Order..................................7

Character Types ................................8

Making Heroes ..................................9

The Holy Orders .............................. 11

Chaplains......................................... 11

Hasta Sanctus (Impalers) ................12

Incendium Sanctus (Incinerators)....13

Novus Templum (Templars).............14

Nuntius Beatus (Preachers) ............15

St. Lazarus (Lazarites) ....................17

Paenitentia (Penitents) ....................18

Sergeants ........................................19

Hindrances ......................................20

Edges ..............................................20

New Powers ....................................25

HISTORY ..................................................................... 27

Sentencing.......................................52

Church Law and the Corporations...53

The Populace ..................................54

Other Military Forces .......................54

WAR MASTER ’ S SECTION.......................................55

Alertness of Sentries .......................83

Buildings ..........................................83

Razor Wire.......................................83

Mineields ........................................84

Mass Battles ....................................84

Operational Orders ..........................85

Adventure Generator .......................85

Support ............................................88

Allies ................................................88

Opposition .......................................88

Encounters ......................................90

Encounter Table...............................90

BATTLE FOR NEW BUDAPEST ...................91

New Budapest Today.......................91

A Lengthy War .................................91

Campaign Matrix .............................92

Campaign Matrix .............................93

Advance...........................................93

Ambush ...........................................94

Gathering Intelligence......................95

Storm the Suburbs...........................97

Counterattack ..................................98

Rescue the Wounded ......................98

Survivors..........................................99

The Dark Temple ...........................100

Street by Street..............................101

A Bridge Too Far............................102

Airborne Assault ............................104

Back to the River ...........................105

Artillery...........................................106

Surrounded....................................107

Take the Cathedral ........................108

Gateway to Hell ............................. 112

Victory!........................................... 113

SAVAGE TALES......................................................... 114

Riot Duty........................................ 114

Recruitment Drive.......................... 115

Hold the Bridge.............................. 117

A Clash of Cultures........................ 118

Fliegerkopf..................................... 119

Terror Tactics .................................120

Red Dog Six is Down.....................121

Testing, Testing..............................123

Bad Gas.........................................123

No Picnic .......................................125

Church Wardens............................126

Death in the Fog ............................127

Wall of Death .................................128

The Circle of Flesh ........................130

BESTIARY...................................................................131

GLOSSARY OF TERMS........................................... 147

THE CORPORATIONS.................................................56

Lifestyle ...........................................56

Currency ..........................................56

Corporate Media..............................56

Corporate Military ............................57

Corporate Overviews.......................57

Major Corporations ..........................57

Minor Corporations ..........................59

Corporate Gear................................61

Selected Gear Notes .......................61

Corporate Vehicles ..........................61

Ground Vehicles ..............................61

Aircraft .............................................63

Watercraft ........................................63

THE UNDEAD .............................................................65

Origin ...............................................65

Organization ....................................65

Liches ..............................................65

Mummies .........................................66

Vampires..........................................67

Lesser Undead ................................68

Unhallowed Ground.........................68

Dark Designs ...................................69

Necromancy ....................................69

New Powers ....................................70

Weird Science .................................72

Selected Gear Notes .......................73

Sample Gizmos ...............................75

Vehicles ...........................................76

Undead Equipment..........................77

Armor...............................................77

DANGEROUS SECRETS ..............................................78

The Charnel House .........................78

Heresies ..........................................78

Forsakers.........................................79

Immortalism .....................................80

Poenaism.........................................80

The OSI Files...................................81

The Union’s Black Ops ....................81

Asgard .............................................81

BioGen.............................................81

Helvetia/Asgard ...............................82

Lansing Media .................................82

Ravendell.........................................82

West Star Mining .............................82

OPERATIONS...............................................................83

CHURCH HARDWARE...............................................28

Armor...............................................28

Melee Weapons...............................28

Ranged Weapons............................28

Special Weapons.............................30

Close Support Artillery .....................30

Vehicular Weapons..........................31

Mundane Gear.................................31

Vehicles ...........................................32

SETTING RULES .........................................................39

Common Knowledge .......................39

Awards and Promotions ..................39

Transfers .........................................39

Ammunition......................................39

Fire Support.....................................39

GUIDE TO NECROPOLIS ............................................42

New Sol ...........................................42

Salus................................................42

Gazetteer of Necropolis...................44

MOTHER CHURCH......................................................47

Church Structure .............................47

Papal Elections................................50

The Media........................................51

Calendar ..........................................51

Church Law .....................................51

Policing Crime .................................52

Crimes .............................................52

The Bishop’s Court ..........................52

Map of Necropolis

Welcome to Hell

The year is 2350.

Knights of the militant holy orders of the Third

Reformation Church are locked in a bitter crusade against

the Undead, a race of evil beings with necromantic powers

and a desire to exterminate all life.

The place is Salus—more popularly called Necropolis—

the only habitable world left to mankind since the

destruction of Earth in 2319.

Divided between the Third Reformation Church, the

Union of Corporations, and the Undead, the inhabitants

of Necropolis are locked in a struggle for supremacy. Lives

are not the only thing at stake—humanity’s very existence

hangs in the balance.

If the Undead win, humanity’s light will forever

disappear from the universe. Should humanity succeed in

overcoming the tide of darkness, it can begin to rebuild its

former might, perhaps again reaching out into the void to

find new worlds on which to prosper and multiply.

Unlike other Weird Wars settings, the war against the

supernatural in Necropolis is overt—the common people

know about the Undead, at least the more common

varieties.

Church media frequently portrays battles between holy

knights and Undead, and images of walking corpses are

considered terrifying, but not unusual. A popular poster

shows a knight with sword raised standing atop a pile of

Undead corpses.

Few citizens have ever encountered an Undead, but the

forces of darkness are encroaching further into human

territory each day.

It’s strongly recommended players start by reading

the Militia Dei section, then move on to the background

material starting on page 43 before making their characters.

War Master’s (WM) should read through the War Master

Section before play begins.

crusade. Though military organizations at heart, they have

grown financially into miniature superpowers within the

framework of the Church.

The Militia Dei (“Armies of God”) are the elite forces

of humanity, dedicated to the destruction of the Undead

and rekindling the flame of hope.

TRAINING A KNIGHT

In the early days of chivalry, knights were usually born

to nobility. Joining a holy militant order was often just a

matter of donating all your worldly wealth and taking

monastic vows. Things have changed since the Third

Reformation.

Although a knight must still forsake all worldly wealth

and take his vows, the process of selection is akin to that

of the regular military. Prospective members must be

aged between 18 and 30 but may come from any social

background.

Candidates must pass rigorous physical and mental

tests before being accepted into a training preceptory as

a squire.

Here the squire undergoes 16 weeks of continuous

assessment in physical exercise, weapon handling,

theological study, and basic technological skills. Those

who make the grade are accepted as novices for further

training—those who fail must return to their former

occupation.

Successful squires receive a further 48 weeks intensive

training. They are also expected to be a productive member

of the rear echelon staff, preparing meals, handling

logistics, digging graves, and so on. Except for combat

duties, life is as hard for a squire as it is for a fully trained

knight—the orders accept only the toughest candidates.

At the end of the training, the squire is brought before

the preceptory council and questioned vigorously for

many hours. His physical, mental, and spiritual states

are called into question, his worth doubted, and his piety

mocked.

Only if he remains resolute in his desire to become a

knight will he pass the test and be offered a sword—the

sign of a knight—and take his sacred vows. Those who

fail must either accept a position as a sergeant or leave

the order.

The Church accepts candidates of either sex as knights

and shared barracks are common. While this does put

a strain on the vow of celibacy, most knights treat their

MILITIA DEI

I have fought a good fight, I have finished

my course, I have kept the faith

2 Timothy 4:7

Since the Third Reformation, the Church has again

found itself relying on warrior–monks to lead its holy

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