Star"We welcome Your Lordship/Ladyship to Heriokh's Rim, our humble trading station. I am steward Pontius Lochten, here to offer our highborn guest only the finest wares and special ship modules."
StarThe helmsman's snort is heard over the internal vox-channel. "A trading station? Pull the other one. Everyone in the Expanse knows that this is a pirate den where they peddle the stolen plunder. But to be fair, they never touch the customers, which is probably why they are still alive."
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"
Star"I'd advise a decisive approach strategy. The station is well prepared for a long-range artillery duel — rumour has it they traded with the Explorators for improved macro-cannon boosters and warheads whose spirits can adjust the flight of missiles. In a short-range battle, their guns will be less dangerous."
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."
Star"Emperor have mercy, what mutants? We are but a bunch of voidsmen, a collective of harmless traders. I urge you to leave station orbit or we will be forced to defend ourselves!"
YOU"I will not fall for the heretics' deception. Die."
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YOU"How can you prove the station has not been infested with genetic aberrations?"
Star"I humbly apologise for my impertinence, but the burden of proof lies on the accuser! Whatever crimes may be attributed to us, they do not include aberrant mutations! And I must warn you that we will not go down without a fight!"
YOU"I will not fall for the heretics' deception. Die."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A mutant, one of you, revealed your hideout's existence to us before he died."
Star"I cannot imagine why, but this heretic of yours slandered us from head to toe! Whatever possessed Your Lordship/Ladyship to trust the word of a mutant? Their thoughts are as unclean and disgusting as their bodies!"
YOU"I will not fall for the heretics' deception. Die."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A mutant, one of you, revealed your hideout's existence to us before he died."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will believe you and leave Heriokh's Rim alone. For now."
Star"May the Emperor bless your good judgement! Let us forget this unpleasant incident and restore mutually beneficial relations."
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"
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YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."
Star"Perhaps you might be interested in macro-cannons? Solid, robust and in very, very good condition. You will crush any enemy with their power at your side!"
YOU"Are those stolen goods, perchance?"
Star"Of course not! How can one steal from the wielder of such mighty weapons!"
YOU"Are those stolen goods, perchance?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have a deal."
Star"May the new cannons bring you many glorious victories!"
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."
Star"Take a look at this model — it will be a worthy acquisition for your flagship. The spirit of this machine is obstinate but fast!"
YOU"But it did fail to carry its previous owner away from disaster."
Star"Absolutely not! The previous owner was boarded at the docks— I apologise, I meant to say this merchandise is perfectly legal!"
YOU"But it did fail to carry its previous owner away from disaster."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Deal."
Star"Pleasure doing business with you!"
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"
Star"Same old, same old. Rampaging pirates, nefarious smugglers, xenos preying on lone ships. The valiant Imperial Navy alone fights them all, and we thank the God-Emperor that we can enjoy its protection!"
Star"There is a rumour about a lone Adeptus Mechanicus ship, an ancient hulk that is reported to appear in one system or the other, only to vanish the next day. Who knows why it broke away from the Explorator Fleet or what secrets it may hold. But this is just a tall tale, unworthy of Your Lordship/Ladyship's ears."
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]
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YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am not interested."
Star"I will hold on to this worthy commodity in case you change your mind."
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am not interested."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am not interested."
Star"I will hold on to this worthy commodity in case you change your mind."
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have a deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am not interested."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will believe you and leave Heriokh's Rim alone. For now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
Star"Lord Cap'n, the ship's cannons are fully primed. The station is well fortified and its inhabitants will probably attempt to fight back, but we are stronger. Do you command we attack this hotbed of genetic aberration?"
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
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Star"Lord Cap'n, the ship's cannons are fully primed. The station is well fortified and its inhabitants will probably attempt to fight back, but we are stronger. Do you command we attack this hotbed of genetic aberration?"continues where this line first appears above
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Star"Lord Captain, Imperial Navy Fort Heriokh's Rim hails us. The commander thanks you for your cooperation and reports that the station you bestowed has become a stronghold in this system. Pirates and heretics flee from patrols to the delight of law-abiding merchants!"
YOU"I want to take a look at the catalogue of components available for purchase."
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YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
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Star"Lord Captain, the fort commander reports that the capital is under attack by xenos! The outpost's forces are insufficient to destroy the enemy, but they are ready to fight to the last drop of blood for Dargonus and the von Valancius dynasty!"
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
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Star"Lord Captain! The commander of Heriokh's Rim reports that the outpost is keeping a vigilant eye over the vicinity of the capital world. No enemy ships or unauthorised vessels have been detected."
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
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Star"Lord Captain, the new station overseer greets you warmly and reports that under your patronage, trade on the station is going well, as evidenced by the reports sent to the High Factotum. The overseer also reports that the station has secured a lucrative contract to supply weapons to the Fellowship of the Void."
YOU"I wish to sell weapons to the Fellowship of the Void."
Star"The overseer states that your trade partners will greatly appreciate your good business sense."
YOU"I wish to sell weapons to the Fellowship of the Void."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
Star"According to the overseer, the last deal was particularly successful and made a profit beyond expectation, so the station is sending a shuttle of valuable cargo."
YOU"I wish to sell weapons to the Fellowship of the Void."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above
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Star"I knew Your Lordship/Ladyship would come back! How may I assist you? Heriokh's Rim is at your service!"
YOU"Ravor, do you have any tactical recommendations for the assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heriokh's Rim, this is [Name] von Valancius. Surrender without a fight, mutant scum, and I will grant you a swift death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The mutant stronghold will fall. To arms!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to upgrade the vessel's weapons."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a more powerful engine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What rumours have been flying around lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Terminate the vox-session]continues where this line first appears above