Companions

Companions are the closest allies of the Rogue Trader and follow him in his venture into the Koronus Expanse.

Story companions:

• Marazhai Aezyrraesh, Kabalite Dracon
• Argenta, Sister of Battle
• Heinrix van Calox, Interrogator
• Pasqal Haneumann, Magos Explorator
• Jae Heydari, Cold Trader
• Yrliet Lanaevyss, Aeldari Ranger
• Cassia Orsellio, Navigator
• Idira Tlass, unsanctioned psyker
• Ulfar, Space Marine from the Space Wolf chapter
• Abelard Werserian, Seneschal

Additionally, there are a few "secret" companions who cannot be recruited unless the Rogue Trader has a particular conviction.

• Incendia Chorda, another Rogue Trader
• Calligos Winterscale, another Rogue Trader
• Uralon the Cruel, Dark Apostle of the Word Bearers

The Void Shadows DLC adds an additional companion:

• Kibellah, Death Cult assassin

Each companions has its own history, dialogues, quests, and epilogues and will sometimes interrupt discussion to state their opinion, as they can disagree with the player, as well with other companions, such as between the Sister of Battle and Idira Tlass, or between the Aeldari Ranger and the Space Wolf companions. Such disagreement can even turn to violence. The player will have the opportunity to change the fate of his companions. Furthermore, each companions dispose of unique abilities to use in combat.

Behind the scenes

"We were looking for characters that will show the universe from different points of view."

―Alexander Gusev — Creative Director

When selecting the archetypes of the various companions, the developers looked at providing unique point of view on the setting, while at the same time providing with interesting conflicting belief and cultures.

Several companions fit the Career Paths available to players in the tabletop role-playing game Rogue Trader: Explorator, Navigator and Seneschal.