Origin are part of creating your character Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader. Your origin is essentially your character's backstory before you take on the Rogue Trader mantle, and is the key to creating the specific kind of character you want to play in the Imperium of Man.
Choosing an origin directly affects the equipment of skills and attributes you will have A rogue trader. In addition to learning what you were doing before the game starts, your character receives features (unique abilities that some origins have), characteristic and skill modifiers, and talents.
Period, there is no right or wrong origin in it A rogue trader. It will all depend on your playing style. If you like role-playing games, choose an origin that catches your eye. But if getting the numbers up is what matters most to you, read on to see the best origin A rogue trader. And for more tips on creating a character, check out our guide to the best archetypes A rogue trader.
The best origin in Rogue Trader
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As mentioned, there is no correct origin to choose A rogue trader, but there's no doubt that some are extremely useful during the extended campaign. If you don't know which origin to choose, here are the three best origins to consider:
- Commissioner
- Ministorum Priest
- Sanctioned Psyker
Below we explain why this is so the best origin A rogue trader.
Commissioner
In the Empire of Man, respect and fear go hand in hand. Many dialogues give you options to gain people's respect for you by threatening them. With that in mind, Commissar fits perfectly in terms of the plot. Commissar's Feature, “At All Cost!”, amplifies attacks, allowing you to take action more safely.
The Commissioner's Origin gives you Fellowship +5 as one of your signature modifiers, a trait that affects Persuasion, Coercion, and Trade skills, all of which are required in many tests that guide your journey through the Koronus Expanse determine.
Ministorum Priest
While exploring undiscovered corners of the universe is the Rogue Trader's mission, you may want to use the journeys as an opportunity to spread the religion of the Imperium. The conflict between heretics and the teachings of the God-Emperor is a constant theme in the game, and you may wish to participate in this dispute as a Ministorum Priest.
In terms of gameplay, Ministorum Priest is able to charge the party's Momentum, a special resource that you can use for heroic acts or desperate measures: powerful unique abilities that you can only activate once per battle in most cases. At the same time, this origin is the perfect match if you want to play the role of tank at your party. With the signature modifiers of Toughness and Willpower and Medicae as one of the Skill Modifiers, Ministorum Priests are ready to stand up for their allies.
Sanctioned Psyker
If either of the previous two options caught your attention, and you'd rather play a grimmer and mysterious character rather than bastions of the God-Emperor's will, then you should go for the Sanctioned Psyker. You have been chosen – or cursed – with psychic abilities that connect you to the warp.
Sanctioned Psyker's origins allow for different approaches to playstyle due to the origin's specialization. Maybe you want to go for a space battle mage and choose the Biomancer, or maybe you want to take on encounters from afar and burn enemies as a Pyromancer, for example. In addition to all this, the origin has Lore (Warp) as one of the skill modifiers, which is quite useful for exploring the places you visit in the game.
List of all origins in Rogue Trader
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Below is a complete list of all origins available to you when you create a character in A rogue trader.
- Astra Militarum Commander: Your character has been fighting for the God-Emperor at the forefront for a long time and has led many soldiers into battle. As an Astra Militarum commander you have access to a mix of offensive and support skills. Amplifying your or your companions' attacks is part of being an Astra Militarum commander. This origin gives you Ballistic Skills +5, Perception +5, Athletics +5, and Medicare +5.
- Commissioner: A commissar, one of many in the God-Emperor's service, is a feared figure, a symbol of authority, but one who also enjoys their respect. Picking this up grants you Weapon Skill +5, Fellowship +5, Coercion +5, and Athletics +5. As one of the origins of Rogue Trader, Commissar is notable for its ability to increase damage and movement of allies.
- crime lord: Playing a Crime Lord means navigating among those rejected by the society of the Imperium. This origin is about taking care of yourself by using the Sure-Fire Plan special ability to enhance your character's actions. Choosing this origin gives you Weapon Skill +5, Perception +5, Awareness +5, and Logic +5.
- Ministorum Priest: As a former member of the Church, you continue to fight against heresy. This origin gives you access to abilities that help allies by rewarding them for defeating enemies. The War Hymn skill is useful if you want to build Momentum and use those special abilities during battle. Ministorum Priest receives modifiers of Agility +5, Fellowship +5, Commerce +5, and Demolition +5.
- Marine officer: By choosing this origin, you want to introduce your character to traveling in an empty ship and all the dangers that come with it. Naval officers also have extensive combat experience. The main focus of this origin is on using area-of-effect skills to support allies, reducing the chance of damage from various sources. You get Agility +5, Fellowship +5, Commerce +5, and Demolition +5 as a Naval Officer.
- Noble: The Imperium's nobility are a privileged and powerful group of individuals whose strength comes from their families. As a noble, you can choose an ally to fight for you as a servant. Your role is to stay safe and buff the Servant during combat. Nickels give you Intelligence +5, Fellowship +5, Compulsion +5, Persuasion +5.
- Sanctioned Psyker: In the Imperium, Psykers are as feared as they need to be. They are the closest thing to a mage, as these individuals can use warp powers, making them extremely powerful and dangerous. If you go for the Sanctioned Psyker, you'll also need to choose one of the five specializations – Diviner, Pyromancer, Sanctic, Biomancer, and Telepath – available to characters with this origin. With this origin you get Toughness +5, Willpower +5, Lore (Warp) +5, and Carouse +5.