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I am a deathwath player and I play a librarian from the Dark Angels chapter.

But my character found out about the dark secrets of the rock (mainly Luther and Lion) and as a result I became a black shield because for me hiding Luther is treachery.

I wanted to know if there was specific thing I should know about playing a black shield.

Moreover my kill team are a little into the black market and borderline about politics intrigue. Does my vows as a black shield stop me from continuing this ? I don't want to betray my friends but I also don't want to break my vows

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  • \$\begingroup\$ What exactly do you mean by "I wanted to know if there was specific thing I should know about playing a black shield."? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 14, 2015 at 10:28
  • \$\begingroup\$ it can be game rule or roleplay, I can't find specific rules from them and I wonder how this could affect my character. \$\endgroup\$
    – Peryite
    Commented Jul 14, 2015 at 11:28

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As a Blackshield, you forego your oaths to your Chapter and swear yourself to the Deathwatch for life. The exact reasons why do not need to be shared with the members of the Deathwatch: only that you are still willing to serve the Emperor to the best of your abilities. Blackshields are willing to take the worst jobs without complaint and are very willing to give their lives for their battle-brothers.

The thing is, Space Marines are not meant for things like political intrigue. And a Space Marine using the black market is all but unheard of: at best the entire thing goes against the spirit of the Deathwatch, at worst it is outright heresy. The conflict I see here is not with the oaths of a Blackshield, but instead with those of a Space Marine. You are REQUIRED as a Space Marine however to report laxity in duty to the resident Chaplain. As far as I know the Deathwatch are no hardliners on this sort of thing (though it also depends on the origin of the Chaplain in question), but they will not tolerate heresy.

Oh, and if I were your Space Marine I'd stay far, FAR away of your fellow Unforgiven (Dark Angels + successors), lest they brand you as a Fallen and hunt you down.

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