Pasqal"Initiating the train blessing algorithm: let not corrosive wear separate the wheelsets. Let the traction drive receive the touch of the Motive Force granted by the invisible hand of the Omnissiah. Let His grace strengthen the joints and supports that lift the body above the decay of mortal tracks. Hear me, driver, and praise the Machine God thrice, for it is only by His will that the miracle of sacred locomotion is accomplished. The blessing has been successfully executed."
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Enforcer(no text)
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"
Enforcer"Yes, there's been a raid on a local gang. We've finally cleared out the scoundrels who were smuggling goods to neighbouring compartments. No one escaped." Frensoe permits himself a brief smile of grim satisfaction.
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."
EnforcerThe captain raises a wary eyebrow. "Will there be any orders based on the inspection's conclusions?"
YOU"The workers are to be provided with everything they need to service the freight line properly. Food and medicine will be delivered to the bay, and you are to demote any enforcers found to be abusing their authority to the status of workers."
EnforcerThe captain needs a moment to handle his confusion. "Orders... understood."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."
EnforcerFrensoe lets out a menacing growl as his face fills with blood. "Who dared?"
YOU"I am only going to ask this once. How did wretches from the lower decks get their hands on a crate of autoguns?"
Enforcer"Autoguns?" Purple spots appear on his face. "Warp take me, they couldn't have bypassed the security of a munitions train and walked away with the cargo without help from someone in the enforcers. I executed one reprobate who was trafficking in weapons not too long ago, but even that moron wasn't so greedy and stupid as to arm the rabble with autoguns. So there is another who dishonours the enforcers' uniform. I will find the maggot and shove their head under a passing train."
YOU"The Foreman believes that the people who stole the autoguns are connected to Nemesite."
Enforcer"The Foreman... You wouldn't believe the kinds of thugs he welcomes at his vat. I agree that sympathisers of Nemesite's anarchic cause may be involved in this outrage, but I don't trust that Foreman character. He knows everyone in the bay; he sees everything, but he never informs on one of his own. He only complains about problems I am already well aware of."
YOU"I am only going to ask this once. How did wretches from the lower decks get their hands on a crate of autoguns?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A secret cell of mutant conspirators was operating in your jurisdiction. They were armed with autoguns and refused to surrender peacefully."
Enforcer"Autoguns?" Purple spots appear on his face. "Warp take me, they couldn't have bypassed the security of a munitions train and walked away with the cargo without help from someone in the enforcers. I executed one reprobate who was trafficking in weapons not too long ago, but even that moron wasn't so greedy and stupid as to arm the rabble with autoguns. So there is another who dishonours the enforcers' uniform. I will find the maggot and shove their head under a passing train."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I encountered mutants in the pestilence pit. They seemed to be under the influence of unholy powers."
Enforcer"You... went to the pestilence pit. You. Into the pestilence pit." Frensoe stares off into the distance as he speaks. "Pardon me, Lord Captain. I just can't even begin to find the words I would use if I had to tell the Master-at-Arms that you had perished in there." He rubs his temple wearily. "The enforcers do regular checks to see if there are any dangerous blight-stricken rejects hiding at the bottom of the bay. I implore you, Lord Captain — leave this job to us."
YOU"I am only going to ask this once. How did wretches from the lower decks get their hands on a crate of autoguns?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A secret cell of mutant conspirators was operating in your jurisdiction. They were armed with autoguns and refused to surrender peacefully."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I encountered mutants in the pestilence pit. They seemed to be under the influence of unholy powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There were thieves in one of the technical rooms. I have already dispatched them."
Enforcer"Thieves... I just had an enforcer hanged for dealing with a local gang. I had hoped that the lesson had been learned." Frensoe winces as if from pain. "By the Emperor, Lord Captain, why must you be so unconcerned with your own safety? It's our duty to find and shoot lawless scum. Throne, you are going to become the best enforcer in the bay at this rate!"
YOU"I am only going to ask this once. How did wretches from the lower decks get their hands on a crate of autoguns?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A secret cell of mutant conspirators was operating in your jurisdiction. They were armed with autoguns and refused to surrender peacefully."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I encountered mutants in the pestilence pit. They seemed to be under the influence of unholy powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There were thieves in one of the technical rooms. I have already dispatched them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The details are irrelevant."
EnforcerFrensoe grinds his teeth in fury. "I will find them. Every single one of them. And I will destroy them all."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"
EnforcerThe captain frowns. "It's a figure of local legend, known as Nemesite, protector of the poor and oppressed. Ever since I was a child, desperate people have been drawing his portrait on the walls hoping to summon a defender to punish those who wronged them. We've had thirteen or so fools calling themselves 'Nemesite' over the past five years. We... disburdened ourselves of them, just to be sure."
YOU"He is more than just a legend. He is real, and he is a dangerous rebel."
EnforcerHis expression darkens. "So we have yet another firebrand on our hands... Your Lordship/Ladyship, I am to blame for failing to recognise this new seed of mutiny growing among the rabble. I dismissed these signs as merely the people's attempts to vent their frustrations. I have no excuse."
YOU"Do not hold yourself solely responsible. This conspiracy is likely operating on a much larger scale. It is affecting more than just your compartment."
Enforcer"You are too lenient on me, Lord Captain." Frensoe sounds completely devastated.
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"
Enforcer"The compartment has just enough food to avoid starvation, Lord Captain. This is why the enforcers are making sure that no serf has more cards than they're supposed to. They used to rip out people's tongues for it, but I reduced the punishment to simply beating the thieves and confiscating all their cards. The orders are to give these cards to workers who are starving due to a lack of work shifts — not that it helps them much, but it's better than nothing." Frensoe scoffs. "Are there enforcers guilty of misappropriating the confiscated items? Yes. Do those caught stealing receive severe punishment? Absolutely."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."
Enforcer"Hub LD-987/A14 connects the lower decks' freight, residential, and artillery bays. Our task is to monitor the flow of the labour force and prevent supply disruption between bays."
YOU"Who maintains this hub?"
Enforcer"Traffic controllers. They're technomats trained by priests of the Machine Cult to keep the sacred cogitators in working order and prevent train collisions. The consequences of an accident like that... would be easy to imagine. Especially if one of the trains were carrying macro-cannon ordnance."
Enforcer"Also employed here are an enforcer squad, a team of inferni, the clerks who keep cargo records, and a medicae officer. A fine chap whose medicine of choice is a bullet, may the God-Emperor forgive him."
YOU"Who maintains this hub?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not every voidship can boast of its own railway."
Enforcer"That is true. Usually higher-class ships are the ones that get trains, but it's far from the greatest thing a Rogue Trader's Warrant can see done. The credit here goes to Lady Theodora's predecessor, on whose orders the Adeptus Mechanicus assisted in birthing this miracle of sacred engineering from the womb of the dynasty's flagship."
YOU"Who maintains this hub?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not every voidship can boast of its own railway."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the situation on the lower decks?"
Enforcer"Most of the locals unload trains and sort provisions. We give maintenance jobs to the more capable ones. The rest... are reserve workforce. Whenever crew are lost on a deck, we find replacements from among those rats. And if extra hands are needed anywhere else, there are always more than enough volunteers eager to work for rations. They even queue for jobs."
YOU"Who maintains this hub?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not every voidship can boast of its own railway."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the situation on the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The rabble cause you no problems, I hope?"
Enforcer"Surely you are joking, Lord Captain? The rabble are base in nature, and mutiny is always on their minds. They steal whatever they can get their hands on, and lately they've moved from rations and tinned food to weapons. We confiscate these regularly, of course, and keep the serfs meek and terrified. That's the only way we can protect the mindless herd from themselves."
Enforcer"Oh, another thing the bastards do on a regular basis is build their shacks in front of service tunnel entrances. That has delayed the arrival of infernus brigades during several emergencies, and caused air and power supply problems in adjacent bays. We burn those saboteurs along with their shacks, but they just keep pressing on regardless."
YOU"Who maintains this hub?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not every voidship can boast of its own railway."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the situation on the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The rabble cause you no problems, I hope?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mutinous rabble? How paranoid of you."
Enforcer"To the best of my knowledge, being paranoid is practically a requirement in our line of work. In any case, the rabble are always plotting. Take my word for it."
YOU"Who maintains this hub?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not every voidship can boast of its own railway."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the situation on the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The rabble cause you no problems, I hope?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mutinous rabble? How paranoid of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned enough."
Enforcer"Always at your service, Lord Captain!"
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"
Enforcer"That is correct. The enforcers... do not bar them from carrying out their sacred duties..." He scowls. "As irregular as it is to have armed crew members set up a secret hideout forbidden to the enforcers, and that they can go around dispensing bloody justice."
YOU"What do you know about the death cultists?"
Enforcer"Not much, but I'm always trying to learn more, given that they like to pay visits to my compartment." Frensoe scratches his head, thinking. "The spinners honour the Emperor through death: they kill notorious reprobates and heretics. Sometimes they kill righteous folk, and other times even seemingly at random... Their rituals are morbid and their prayers are strange — anyone not initiated in their rites would struggle to make any sense of them."
YOU"What do you know about the death cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not take issue with death cultists killing people on your territory?"
Enforcer"Well, they stopped doing that recently, and what a relief it was for me. I couldn't exactly breathe easy with trained killers walking about."
YOU"What do you know about the death cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not take issue with death cultists killing people on your territory?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
EnforcerThe captain grumbles sullenly under his breath.
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."
Enforcer"The Emperor protects, Lord Captain!"
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EnforcerFrensoe avoids looking at Kibellah. "I do, Lord Captain. But the cult is authorised to exist on the ship, which means their activities down here are not to be interfered with."
YOU"What do you know about the death cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not take issue with death cultists killing people on your territory?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
Enforcer"I most certainly do, Lord Captain. I've heard they choose their victims based on omens, and that just screams trouble to me. What if they decide to kill someone they're not supposed to? But the cult's actions are officially permitted, so I have no choice but to tolerate killers walking in our midst."
YOU"What do you know about the death cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not take issue with death cultists killing people on your territory?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
Enforcer"I can't argue with the fact that these people are truly devout and that they help to uphold order around here in their own way, but the sight of them still chills my blood."
YOU"What do you know about the death cultists?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not take issue with death cultists killing people on your territory?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not take issue with death cultists killing people on your territory?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned enough."continues where this line first appears above
Enforcer(sequence)
Yrliet"You treat most members of your own species as either a resource or a parasite. It is unsurprising that the world of humans is so filthy and dark."
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YOU"Mutinous rabble? How paranoid of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The rabble cause you no problems, I hope?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mutinous rabble? How paranoid of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the situation on the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The rabble cause you no problems, I hope?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mutinous rabble? How paranoid of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not every voidship can boast of its own railway."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the situation on the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The rabble cause you no problems, I hope?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mutinous rabble? How paranoid of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have learned enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Learn from this mistake, and ensure that no 'Nemesite' is ever allowed to appear again."
Enforcer"You are too lenient on me, Lord Captain." Frensoe sounds completely devastated.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you are expecting a punishment. Very well. Give yourself as many lashes as your body can live through."
Enforcer"Yes, Lord Captain. And as soon as my back has healed, I will repeat this punishment once for every so-called Nemesite we've had by my count."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I find these sentiments disconcerting. Stay vigilant, Frensoe."
Enforcer"Always, Lord Captain!"
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Roll your eyes] "The fantasies of the common folk... 'Protector of the poor'? Please."
EnforcerThe captain shrugs. "Not much can be expected from simple-minded serfs."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The cultural heritage of this compartment is... interesting."
EnforcerThe captain shrugs. "Not much can be expected from simple-minded serfs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The details are irrelevant."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There were thieves in one of the technical rooms. I have already dispatched them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The details are irrelevant."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Foreman believes that the people who stole the autoguns are connected to Nemesite."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It seems to me that there is a mutiny brewing in your compartment."
Enforcer"The threat of mutiny is always there, Lord Captain. We have uncovered several cells over the past month, although, admittedly, none of the traitors were armed with autoguns. We will redouble our efforts. The bastards will pay dearly for stealing our munitions."
YOU"I am only going to ask this once. How did wretches from the lower decks get their hands on a crate of autoguns?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A secret cell of mutant conspirators was operating in your jurisdiction. They were armed with autoguns and refused to surrender peacefully."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I encountered mutants in the pestilence pit. They seemed to be under the influence of unholy powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There were thieves in one of the technical rooms. I have already dispatched them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The details are irrelevant."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Now you see the whole picture. Deal with this menace."
Enforcer"Yes, Lord Captain!"
YOU"I am only going to ask this once. How did wretches from the lower decks get their hands on a crate of autoguns?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A secret cell of mutant conspirators was operating in your jurisdiction. They were armed with autoguns and refused to surrender peacefully."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I encountered mutants in the pestilence pit. They seemed to be under the influence of unholy powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There were thieves in one of the technical rooms. I have already dispatched them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The details are irrelevant."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It seems to me that there is a mutiny brewing in your compartment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Now you see the whole picture. Deal with this menace."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A secret cell of mutant conspirators was operating in your jurisdiction. They were armed with autoguns and refused to surrender peacefully."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I encountered mutants in the pestilence pit. They seemed to be under the influence of unholy powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There were thieves in one of the technical rooms. I have already dispatched them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The details are irrelevant."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Only harsh measures will bring order to the bay. Establish an execution quota, strip all corrupt enforcers of their rank, and burn away all crime. Any idlers are to be given a job, and if they cannot do anything useful, servitorise them. Organise mandatory sermons and spread the word of faith."
EnforcerThe captain nods eagerly. "Will do! We will increase the pressure on the untrustworthy element, conduct searches and interrogations to uncover criminals. We will herd the rabble to prayer services and remind them that Your Lordship/Ladyship's law is a stern one."
Enforcer"I've been told the next bay has a labour shortage. We are going to deploy our workforce reserve there. In shackles if need be."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Smile insinuatingly] "The source of all of this compartment's woes are hunger and poverty, which are driving those people to commit petty crimes. I am sure you would have done something by now, but there are certain rules you have to follow that are simply too... limiting. Isn't that right?"
EnforcerThe captain throws up his hands. "We are hard-pressed for resources, Your Lord/Ladyship. Provisions, medicine, and fuel are all being funnelled to bays that house more... valuable crew members."
EnforcerHe frowns slightly. "I will admit that I have been occasionally tempted to... overstep certain boundaries in the ship's regulations."
YOU"Don't be shy, Frensoe. Just tell me what you think we could do to make those people's lives at least a little better."
Enforcer"We are short on purified air. It currently goes through three sacred cycles of filtration but... that takes a long time. Would a single sacred cycle be... too egregious of a departure from the sanitation code? The circumstances being what they are..."
YOU"Don't be shy, Frensoe. Just tell me what you think we could do to make those people's lives at least a little better."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Medicine is in such short supply that people are killing each other for it. Perhaps there is a way out?"
Enforcer"We have faith healers in this bay practising superstition-based medicine that learned specialists have deemed to be useless at best. At present, enforcers are forbidding these quacks from healing people, but... lifting the ban on their absurd potions would somewhat alleviate the medicine shortage." He stops, apparently surprised by his own boldness.
YOU"Don't be shy, Frensoe. Just tell me what you think we could do to make those people's lives at least a little better."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Medicine is in such short supply that people are killing each other for it. Perhaps there is a way out?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's consider these two problems: not enough food in the vat and too many starving people around it. What could you do?"
EnforcerA deep furrow cuts through the captain's forehead. Then his eyes light up with a spark of curiosity, and he says tentatively, "We could... shorten the queue to the vat. And fill the vat... with the acquired resource. While they are alive and... have nutritional value." He casts an enquiring look at you.
YOU"Don't be shy, Frensoe. Just tell me what you think we could do to make those people's lives at least a little better."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Medicine is in such short supply that people are killing each other for it. Perhaps there is a way out?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's consider these two problems: not enough food in the vat and too many starving people around it. What could you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Those are excellent ideas! I commend you, Captain. Get it done."
EnforcerInspired by your approval, Frensoe exclaims enthusiastically, "At once, Lord Captain!"
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Those are excellent ideas! I commend you, Captain. Get it done."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's consider these two problems: not enough food in the vat and too many starving people around it. What could you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Those are excellent ideas! I commend you, Captain. Get it done."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Medicine is in such short supply that people are killing each other for it. Perhaps there is a way out?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's consider these two problems: not enough food in the vat and too many starving people around it. What could you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Those are excellent ideas! I commend you, Captain. Get it done."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am satisfied in all regards. Carry on in your duty as before."
Enforcer"As you please."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
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EnforcerA sturdily built man with an augmented jaw stands at attention. The dark circles under his eyes speak to many sleepless nights, but his voice is loud and spirited: "Welcome to Freight Hub LD-987/A14, Lord Captain! I am Eddock Frensoe, captain of the enforcers in lower deck bay LD-A14. The Master-at-Arms has assigned me to be your liaison for the duration of your stay here."
Enforcer"Lord Captain, would you like to inspect the control room or... to begin your search for the temple of the Bloodspun Web?" He says the last part with obvious concern.
YOU"It seems you were prepared for my visit. How did you and Sauerback know I was coming now?"
Enforcer"The Master-at-Arms ordered us to be on standby after the Bloodspun Web openly invited you to visit their temple. We have been awaiting your arrival every day since then, Lord Captain."
YOU"It seems you were prepared for my visit. How did you and Sauerback know I was coming now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know how to reach the temple of the Bloodspun Web?"
Enforcer"I'm sorry, Lord Captain, I do not. No one knows — the cultists are too adept at hiding and keeping their secrets. And it worries me that you might have to walk around the entire compartment looking for the temple."
YOU"It seems you were prepared for my visit. How did you and Sauerback know I was coming now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know how to reach the temple of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you worried? Is there a problem with this compartment?"
Enforcer"The lower decks are not suitable for someone of your status. And it's not just the grime or the crowds of brutish labourers — I suspect that the entrance to the temple of death is hidden in some dark corner where you might encounter criminals or contagious outcasts. With the kind of riffraff that dwells there, you might even be attacked."
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CassiaCassia shivers. "Such ghastly places you describe... We are not headed there, are we, Lord Captain?"
Jae"Cass, knowing the Lord Captain, I wouldn't get my hopes up... Just think of it as an exotic outing."
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EnforcerHe frowns. "To put it bluntly, although the bay performs its functions well, even its more civilised sections are sorely lacking in discipline. I was only assigned recently, so I haven't had time to straighten everything up, since doing so will require making some serious changes. I am not inventing excuses, Lord Captain — as the officer in charge, I accept full responsibility for what takes place in this compartment."
YOU"Being assigned here seems almost like exile. Did you commit an infraction?"
EnforcerFrensoe shakes his head fiercely. "No, Lord Captain, quite the opposite: I was commended for my service. This compartment has always been a troublesome one, and the Master-at-Arms assigned me here because she thought highly of my merits. I am honoured to have earned Mistress Sauerback's trust."
YOU"Being assigned here seems almost like exile. Did you commit an infraction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do the lower deck officers think of Jocasta Sauerback?"
Enforcer"Mistress Sauerback possesses all the personal and professional qualities required to lead the enforcers efficiently, Lord Captain!" He enunciates each word with pride, but you note drops of sweat on his brow.
YOU"Being assigned here seems almost like exile. Did you commit an infraction?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do the lower deck officers think of Jocasta Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hereby offer you my assistance, Captain. I shall conduct an inspection and then share my thoughts on how to change this place for the better."
Enforcer"But—" Frensoe stops himself mid-protest and assumes a more compliant tone. "In that case, I urge you to remain vigilant. The freight trains move at great speeds, and the inhabitants of the residential units are... despicable rabble. One must never drop one's guard around them. And Emperor preserve you from stumbling into the pestilence pit — that's where the madmen and the lepers live."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Rejoice, Frensoe, for the Lord Captain himself/herself has deigned to deal with your problems! Rest assured, I will provide you some crucial guidance once I am done inspecting the bay."
Enforcer"But—" Frensoe stops himself mid-protest and assumes a more compliant tone. "In that case, I urge you to remain vigilant. The freight trains move at great speeds, and the inhabitants of the residential units are... despicable rabble. One must never drop one's guard around them. And Emperor preserve you from stumbling into the pestilence pit — that's where the madmen and the lepers live."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation in the bay does not interest me. I am here on business, and I have no intention of staying any longer than I need to."
Enforcer"Understood, Lord Captain."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hereby offer you my assistance, Captain. I shall conduct an inspection and then share my thoughts on how to change this place for the better."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Rejoice, Frensoe, for the Lord Captain himself/herself has deigned to deal with your problems! Rest assured, I will provide you some crucial guidance once I am done inspecting the bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation in the bay does not interest me. I am here on business, and I have no intention of staying any longer than I need to."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do the lower deck officers think of Jocasta Sauerback?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I hereby offer you my assistance, Captain. I shall conduct an inspection and then share my thoughts on how to change this place for the better."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Rejoice, Frensoe, for the Lord Captain himself/herself has deigned to deal with your problems! Rest assured, I will provide you some crucial guidance once I am done inspecting the bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation in the bay does not interest me. I am here on business, and I have no intention of staying any longer than I need to."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am here to inspect the entire compartment. I am curious to see how people on the lower decks live."
EnforcerFrensoe glances at you warily. "As you will, Lord Captain. Still, out of concern for your safety, I must warn you that you should avoid the farthest sections of the bay. They are ridden with disease, and the locals can be particularly unpleasant to deal with. With the kind of riffraff that dwells there, you might even be attacked."
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EnforcerHe frowns. "To put it bluntly, although the bay performs its functions well, even its more civilised sections are sorely lacking in discipline. I was only assigned recently, so I haven't had time to straighten everything up, since doing so will require making some serious changes. I am not inventing excuses, Lord Captain — as the officer in charge, I accept full responsibility for what takes place in this compartment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why I am here is no business of yours."
EnforcerFrensoe glances at you warily. "As you will, Lord Captain. Still, out of concern for your safety, I must warn you that you should avoid the farthest sections of the bay. They are ridden with disease, and the locals can be particularly unpleasant to deal with. With the kind of riffraff that dwells there, you might even be attacked."continues where this line first appears above
Enforcer"All I can say is that the cultists frequent these tunnels. In fact, one has just been seen in the slums. The cult's Second Spinner, I believe."
YOU"It seems you were prepared for my visit. How did you and Sauerback know I was coming now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know how to reach the temple of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you worried? Is there a problem with this compartment?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am here to inspect the entire compartment. I am curious to see how people on the lower decks live."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why I am here is no business of yours."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you worried? Is there a problem with this compartment?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am here to inspect the entire compartment. I am curious to see how people on the lower decks live."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why I am here is no business of yours."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know how to reach the temple of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you worried? Is there a problem with this compartment?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am here to inspect the entire compartment. I am curious to see how people on the lower decks live."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why I am here is no business of yours."continues where this line first appears above
EnforcerJust thinking about the prospect of walking around the lower decks wounds your refined senses. Your mind conjures vivid images of filth and poverty hanging in the air, seeping out of every crack, gnawing their way through your skin.
YOU"It seems you were prepared for my visit. How did you and Sauerback know I was coming now?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know how to reach the temple of the Bloodspun Web?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you worried? Is there a problem with this compartment?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am here to inspect the entire compartment. I am curious to see how people on the lower decks live."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why I am here is no business of yours."continues where this line first appears above
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EnforcerCaptain Frensoe has acquired a few wounds since your last conversation. Half of his ear is gone, and you notice that he is wearing bloodied bandages under his uniform. Seeing you, he quickly injects himself with a stimulant and straightens. "How may I serve you, Lord Captain?"
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above
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Enforcer"Lord Captain, sir/ma'am!" Eddock Frensoe stops perusing the reports on his data-slate. "I hope being in this bay has not caused you any inconvenience."
YOU"Were you in a shootout?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have finished inspecting this bay."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I was attacked."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I came across a drawing of a worker in a red mask. What does it mean?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enforcers have been appropriating ration cards from workers returning from their shifts. Why is that? Are you short on provisions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about this station."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Cult of the Bloodspun Web has a presence in this compartment, does it not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Be steadfast in your duty, Captain Frensoe."continues where this line first appears above