Celph 40k Upgraded

A unified collection of Warhammer 40,000 Imperial Guard equipment for RimWorld 1.6.

For the Emperor!

Overview

This mod merges and upgrades several legacy RimWorld 1.4 mods into one cohesive package, bringing together equipment from the Astra Militarum regiments: Cadian Shock Troopers, Death Korps of Krieg, and Tempestus Scions. All content has been updated for RimWorld 1.6 compatibility with proper integration for modern mods.

What Was Done

Mod Merging

• Combined 5 separate mods into one unified package
• Consolidated all research projects into the Main research tab (grouped at X=10)
• Unified all defNames with celph40k_ prefix for easy dev mode searching
• Removed legacy ODZ_40k_ prefixes for cleaner naming
• Unified all crafting to Fabrication Bench for consistency

Version Upgrade (1.4 → 1.6)

• Updated all XML definitions for RimWorld 1.6 compatibility
• Removed support for older versions (1.3, 1.4)
• Fixed texture paths (Weapons/ → Things/Weapons/)
• Added required stuffCategories to Power weapons
• Updated projectile classes to VEF.Weapons.LaserBeamDef (VFE Laser 1.6)

VFE Laser Integration

• Changed all lasgun research prerequisites from ChargedShot to VWE_LaserWeapons
• Updated projectile definitions to use VFE Laser 1.6 mechanics
• Ensured all lasguns fire with red laser beams (RGB: 255, 0, 0)
• Proper instant-hit laser beam mechanics with visual effects

Custom Sounds

• Added custom lasgun fire sound (lasgun-fire.ogg)
• Added custom chainsword sound (chainsword.ogg)
• Created SoundDef definitions for all custom audio

New Content

• Added Combat Sword - A standard-issue Imperial Guard melee weapon

Compatibility

• Full compatibility with Yayo's Combat 3 (automatic)
• Proper load order configuration for VFE Laser and Yayo's Combat
• All weapons and armor work seamlessly with combat overhaul mods

Requirements

Required Mods

• Vanilla Weapons Expanded - Laser (VFE Laser)
  • Steam Workshop: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1989352844
  • Required for lasgun functionality

Recommended Mods

• Yayo's Combat 3 - Full automatic compatibility
• Vanilla Factions Expanded - Core - Listed in load order for compatibility

RimWorld Version

• RimWorld 1.6 (only)

Installation

1. Subscribe to Vanilla Weapons Expanded - Laser on Steam Workshop
2. Download this mod and place it in your RimWorld/Mods/ folder
3. Enable the mod in RimWorld's mod menu
4. Ensure Celph 40k Upgraded loads after VFE Laser

Credits

This mod is based on and merges content from the following original mods:

Original Mods (RimWorld 1.4)

• Cadian Armor Mod - Original Cadian Shock Troopers equipment
• Death Korps of Krieg Armor Mod - Original Krieg equipment
• Tempestus Scions Armor Mod - Original Scions equipment
• Lasguns Mod - Original lasgun weapons
• Melee Weapons Mod - Original chainswords and power weapons

Modifications by

• celphcs30 - Merging, upgrading, and RimWorld 1.6 compatibility updates

Special Thanks

• Original mod authors for creating the base content
• Vanilla Expanded team for VFE Laser framework
• Yayo for Yayo's Combat 3 compatibility system

Equipment Stats

Ranged Weapons - Lasguns

Projectiles

Craftable Lasguns

Artifact Lasguns (Non-Craftable)

Research Requirement: All craftable lasguns require VWE_LaserWeapons research (from VFE Laser mod)

Crafting Location: All craftable lasguns are crafted at the Fabrication Bench.

Note on Artifact Lasguns: The Sanctified weapons are non-craftable and can only be obtained from:

• Traders (Outlander, Empire, and other traders that stock artifacts)
• Quest rewards
• Relic generation events

Melee Weapons

Industrial Tier

Spacer Tier

Crafting Location: All melee weapons are crafted at the Fabrication Bench.

Note: Chainswords have custom sound effects when used in combat.

Armor

Cadian Equipment

Crafting Location: All Cadian equipment is crafted at the Fabrication Bench.

Cadian Armor Stats (Body Armor Only):

• Flak Armor: -20% Move Speed, -2% Aiming Delay, +50% Medical Tend Speed
• Kasrkin Armor: -50% Move Speed, -3% Aiming Delay, +50% Medical Tend Speed

Note: These stats apply to the body armor piece only. Additional pieces (helmets, belts, etc.) may have their own stat modifiers that stack when worn together.

Death Korps of Krieg Equipment

Crafting Location: All Krieg equipment is crafted at the Fabrication Bench.

Krieg Armor Stats (Body Armor Only):

• Grenadier Armor: -20% Move Speed, -2% Aiming Delay, +50% Medical Tend Speed

Note: These stats apply to the body armor piece only. Additional pieces (helmets, belts, etc.) may have their own stat modifiers that stack when worn together.

Tempestus Scions Equipment

Crafting Location: All Scions equipment is crafted at the Fabrication Bench.

Scion Armor Stats (Body Armor Only):

• Carapace Armor: -40% Move Speed, -5% Aiming Delay, +50% Medical Tend Speed

Note: These stats apply to the body armor piece only. Additional pieces (helmets, belts, etc.) may have their own stat modifiers that stack when worn together.

Research Projects

All research projects are located in the Main research tab, grouped at coordinate X=10:

Note: Lasguns require VWE_LaserWeapons research from VFE Laser mod (not included in this mod).

Crafting

All craftable items in this mod are crafted at the Fabrication Bench.

This includes:

• All 11 craftable lasgun patterns
• All melee weapons (Industrial and Spacer tier)
• All armor and apparel (Cadian, Krieg, and Scions)

Crafting Requirements:

• Lasguns: Require VWE_LaserWeapons research (from VFE Laser mod)
• Industrial Melee: Require Machining research
• Spacer Melee: Require AdvancedFabrication research
• Armor: Require respective regiment research (Cadian Guard, Death Korps, or Tempestus Scions)

Note: Artifact lasguns (Sanctified weapons) are not craftable and can only be obtained from traders or quest rewards.

Mod Structure

Celph40kUpgraded/
├── About/
│   └── About.xml
├── Defs/
│   ├── SoundDefs/
│   │   └── Weapon_Sounds.xml
│   └── ThingDefs_Misc/
│       ├── Apparel/
│       │   ├── Cadian_*.xml (4 files)
│       │   ├── Krieg_*.xml (4 files)
│       │   └── Scions_*.xml (3 files)
│       ├── Research/
│       │   └── Research_Projects.xml
│       └── Weapons/
│           ├── Lasguns_Weapons.xml
│           ├── Lasguns_Artifact_Weapons.xml
│           ├── Melee_Industrial.xml
│           └── Melee_Spacer.xml
├── Sounds/
│   └── Weapons/
│       ├── lasgun-fire.ogg
│       └── chainsword.ogg
└── Textures/
    ├── Projectiles/
    ├── Things/
    │   ├── Cadian/
    │   ├── DeathKorps/
    │   ├── TempestusScions/
    │   └── Weapons/

Known Issues / Future Plans

• Stats may need balancing based on gameplay testing
• Consider adding more weapon variants
• Potential texture updates for better visual consistency

License

This mod merges content from multiple original mods. All original assets and credits belong to their respective creators. This unified version is maintained by celphcs30 for RimWorld 1.6 compatibility.

Support

For issues, suggestions, or contributions, please refer to the mod's repository or contact the maintainer.

For the Emperor!