Ceremony"Lord Captain, your plan was a success! Our provocation against Nemesite and the killing of the traitor Adalbert has brought out all the rest of them. My enforcers have captured a number of suspicious individuals and beaten the truth out of them. That scum Nemesite wishes to avenge his mentor's death and plans to raid the ceremony of the officers' anointment."
Ceremony"Since the impious Adalbert has turned out to be an apostate, it is the new confessor's duty to ensure that the officers retake their oath to the God-Emperor. Traditionally, the ceremony is attended by the officers' families, and it is they who are the target of the mutineer. He wishes to slaughter all of the ship's elite in one fell swoop. I have ordered a trap to be set for Nemesite. Would you like to be personally involved in the operation?"
YOU"What kind of trap?"
Ceremony"We will replace the civilians with enforcers and their relatives of the appropriate age, dress them all in their formal clothes, and hide their weapons underneath. When Nemesite tries to strike, he will find only cruel disappointment — for the last time in his worthless life."
YOU"What kind of trap?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, the appropriate age? Are there going to be elderly and youths present?"
Ceremony"It is necessary for the sake of secrecy. Let me assure you: all of my people will gladly risk their families for the good of the von Valancius dynasty, without fear or hesitation!"
YOU"What kind of trap?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, the appropriate age? Are there going to be elderly and youths present?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Brief the enforcers] "I am taking charge of this operation. Connect me to the squad commanders."
CeremonyYou receive the officers' reports. Thanks to your experience, you quickly discover a number of flaws in their tactics and make a few small but crucial changes. The enforcers respond with deep respect in their voices.
CeremonyYou hear a burst of interference, followed by Kibellah joining the channel. "Domin'[Name], the whispers of death are uttering the name of Nemesite ever more loudly. I must meet the enemy face to face."
YOU"Very well, we will capture him together."
Ceremony"So be it." Kibellah's voice is quiet, yet somehow even more grim and ominous than usual.
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YOU"You should stay out of this, Kibellah. I will do it myself."
Ceremony"No." The single short word is filled with unyielding resolve. "It was my searching that revealed the trail of Nemesite. Without my labours, he would have continued to elude you and remained lurking in the shadows, gathering his strength for another strike. It is my hunt and my prey. If you do not wish for my assistance, then banish me." The vox shuts off.
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YOU"I will attend the ceremony."
CeremonyYou hear a burst of interference, followed by Kibellah joining the channel. "Domin'[Name], the whispers of death are uttering the name of Nemesite ever more loudly. I must meet the enemy face to face."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Detain him yourselves. I will join you once everything is ready."
Ceremony"We will deliver the bastard on a platter, Lord Captain."
CeremonyYou hear a burst of interference, followed by Kibellah joining the channel. "I will go with you, Domin'[Name]. My hunt is coming to an end. I will not let the enemy slip from my grasp."
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YOU[Brief the enforcers] "I am taking charge of this operation. Connect me to the squad commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will attend the ceremony."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Detain him yourselves. I will join you once everything is ready."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, the appropriate age? Are there going to be elderly and youths present?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Brief the enforcers] "I am taking charge of this operation. Connect me to the squad commanders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will attend the ceremony."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Detain him yourselves. I will join you once everything is ready."continues where this line first appears above