BS Outcome — Rogue Trader Dialogue Archive

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Solomorne"Congratulations on the mission completion, Rogue Trader. On behalf of the Adeptus Arbites, I extend my thanks for your cooperation."

YOU"And I thank you, my knight in shining armour, for being so valiant and solicitous."

SolomorneSolomorne raises his eyes to the ceiling. "I swear on the Emperor's light, I wasn't trying to express any kind of personal interest. I was simply doing my duty."

YOU"Solomorne, you are a dreadful liar."

SolomorneClosing his eyes briefly, Solomorne quietly says, with a strange note of relief, "Fine, then. I'll be your valiant knight, if it pleases you."

NPC"Your Lordship/Ladyship, if you would permit me to interrupt: I am pleased to inform you that the boarding team has presented a most extraordinary gift to your dynasty. The heretics were keeping something of rare value in their hold. Our Enginseers have completed all the necessary rituals of cleansing. This trophy is now all yours!"

High Factotum Janris Danrok"We also discovered a large supply of provisions, weapons, and xeno—" The High Factotum catches himself, having seemingly just remembered Solomorne's presence. "And other valuables, which will be loaded into the flagship's holds with extreme assiduity."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"The rest is far from satisfactory. Your earlier artillery strike — though undeniably necessary — did severe damage to the ship. It can, of course, still be repaired and put to good use. We could have the Heartless escort our flagship or, say, carry goods along one of the trade routes within your domain. Those options aren't cheap by any means, but the benefits are enticing."

YOU"I have no need for the ship itself, but the scrap obtained from it could be put to good use. I know some capable voidfarers who will take the Heartless apart down to the last screw — deliver the ship to them."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"If a Lord Captain as experienced as you has deemed the ship unfit for service, then there is simply no other alternative. May the vessel's remains provide your flagship with enough repair materials for many journeys to come."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"Well, now that all the financial matters have been resolved, allow me graciously to take my leave. The valuables must all be meticulously inventoried." The Factotum offers you a deep bow, glancing sideways at Solomorne, who seems to be in no hurry to leave.

SolomorneThe Arbitrator and his dog both watch as Janris leaves, then turn to you. "There is one more thing, Rogue Trader. Your performance aboard the Heartless was highly appreciated. As an additional token of gratitude from the Adeptus Arbites, I will be joining your personal security detail, at least until we arrive on Dargonus to meet with the Marshal. He has business to discuss with you, and I have a mountain of reports to write up about this operation."

YOU"I appreciate the irony of the situation. My whole life I have avoided lawmen like the plague, and now one is asking to join my retinue — a Proctor, no less."

Solomorne"The sacred Warrant has wiped your slate clean. Now you have been summoned to serve the Emperor — and I'll be damned to the void if I ever once rebuke you for your past deeds."

YOU"I appreciate the irony of the situation. My whole life I have avoided lawmen like the plague, and now one is asking to join my retinue — a Proctor, no less."

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YOU[Wink] "Reports are the last thing one feels like doing after a battle, wouldn't you agree?"

SolomorneHis eyes narrowing, Solomorne looks at you intently. "I would. And what do you like doing after a battle?"

YOU[Take his hand] "Would you like to find out?"

SolomorneSolomorne's voice is quiet and serious. "Before I answer that... I overheard your officers talking, and I think that you might break someone's heart. Are you sure this won't feel like a mistake to you later?"

YOU"Never mind that. I've made my choice."

SolomorneA warm light appears in his gaze. "In that case, my answer to your question is yes."

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YOU"You are right. We should just stop now."

SolomorneSolomorne sighs softly. "In that case, I'd better get started on those reports."

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SolomorneA warm light appears in his gaze. "And what happens if I say yes?"

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YOU"What about you?"

SolomorneThe corners of Solomorne's lips twitch upward. "I want to spend the night with a passionate partner, to let off steam, and to give my blood a chance to cool. Afterward, I want to wash off the sweat and my enemies' gore with hot water."

YOU[Move closer and whisper in his ear] "An excellent plan, Proctor. Are you ready to execute it?"

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SolomorneA warm light appears in his gaze. "And what happens if I say yes?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I think we should start with ablutions and then move on to everything else. Agreed?"

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SolomorneA warm light appears in his gaze. "And what happens if I say yes?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU[Smile] "A most thrilling plan. But you have to spend all night writing up reports instead."

SolomorneA chuckle escapes the Arbitrator's lips. "Very harsh."

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YOU[Smile] "That's none of your business."

SolomorneA chuckle escapes the Arbitrator's lips. "Very harsh."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Does this mean I get to keep this fine dog to help me kill heretics? Excellent!"

NPC"Indeed. My cyber-mastiff is at your disposal, Rogue Trader. Just keep your fingers to yourself around him — you wouldn't want to lose them." With a nod, Solomorne takes his leave.

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YOU"Assisting the Adeptus Arbites is the duty of every subject of the Imperium. I will take you to Dargonus as soon as circumstances permit."

NPC"I hope those circumstances arrive soon. The longer our journey, the longer the criminals remain outside the reach of the Emperor's justice." Solomorne nods at you, gives a quick salute, and leaves with Glaito at his heel.

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YOU"Two dogs for the price of one. What a steal! Of course, both still need to be properly trained, but we'll get there, right?"

NPC"I will send a compendium on cyber-mastiff training to your library. Some of the techniques described there also work on people if one were inclined to apply them." Solomorne casts an eye at the unusually quiet bridge officers, then gives you a salute and leaves.

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YOU"I assume throwing you out of an airlock right now would prompt questions from your Marshal later? So be it: I accept — as long as you keep that mutt of yours on a chain."

NPC"The Marshal keeps personnel records. So, yes, it would. There might be a difficulty with the chains — Glaito bites clean through them. Still, we will try to find one that does the job." The Proctor salutes and walks away.

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YOU[Wink] "Reports are the last thing one feels like doing after a battle, wouldn't you agree?"

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YOU"Does this mean I get to keep this fine dog to help me kill heretics? Excellent!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Assisting the Adeptus Arbites is the duty of every subject of the Imperium. I will take you to Dargonus as soon as circumstances permit."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Two dogs for the price of one. What a steal! Of course, both still need to be properly trained, but we'll get there, right?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I assume throwing you out of an airlock right now would prompt questions from your Marshal later? So be it: I accept — as long as you keep that mutt of yours on a chain."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"But... Your Lordship/Ladyship... An entire vessel—!" Seeing your expression, Janris lets out a forlorn sigh and nods.

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"

YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"Certainly! And what use did you have in mind for the ship afterward?"

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"Certainly! And what use did you have in mind for the ship afterward?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"Certainly! And what use did you have in mind for the ship afterward?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Have the ship sent to our trading partners."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"And who is to receive the vessel, Your Lordship/Ladyship?"

YOU"The Fellowship of the Void."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"

YOU"The Fellowship of the Void."

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YOU"The Fellowship of the Void."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The Explorator Fleet."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"

YOU"The Explorator Fleet."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The Explorator Fleet."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The Imperial Navy."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"

YOU"The Imperial Navy."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The Imperial Navy."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The Kasballica Mission."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"

YOU"The Kasballica Mission."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"The Kasballica Mission."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"I have changed my mind. I want to put the ship to a different use."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"What specific use, Your Lordship/Ladyship?"

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the ship sent to our trading partners."

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YOU[Give detailed instructions on how the Heartless should be refitted] "The vessel in question will join my personal fleet and protect the dynasty flagship."

High Factotum Janris Danrok"Extraordinary! Indeed it takes a person of your talents to turn an already exceptional ship into a true jewel of the void."

High Factotum Janris DanrokThe Factotum's eyes dart over the data-slate in his hands. "I believe we can perform all the critically necessary repairs on the Heartless within the shortest time. Only the fighter launch bay and certain parts of the hull might pose some difficulties — it will take longer to fix those. Regardless, the vessel will be ready to serve the dynasty without delay."

YOU"I wish to see the Heartless as my escort. Once it is cleansed and restored to its proper state, have it protect the flagship."

YOU"Purge the Heartless of any corruption, patch it up, and assemble a loyal crew. Henceforth, it will serve as a trade vessel for the von Valancius worlds."

YOU[Give detailed instructions on how the Heartless should be refitted] "The vessel in question will join my personal fleet and protect the dynasty flagship."

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YOU"I wish to see the Heartless as my escort. Once it is cleansed and restored to its proper state, have it protect the flagship."

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YOU"Purge the Heartless of any corruption, patch it up, and assemble a loyal crew. Henceforth, it will serve as a trade vessel for the von Valancius worlds."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the ship sent to our trading partners."

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YOU[Give detailed instructions on how the Heartless should be refitted] "The vessel in question will join my personal fleet and protect the dynasty flagship."

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YOU"I wish to see the Heartless as my escort. Once it is cleansed and restored to its proper state, have it protect the flagship."

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YOU"Purge the Heartless of any corruption, patch it up, and assemble a loyal crew. Henceforth, it will serve as a trade vessel for the von Valancius worlds."

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High Factotum Janris Danrok"The ship itself is a most impressive acquisition for the dynasty also! All it requires is some light repair work." Janris rubs his hands together in anticipation. "What would you have us do with it? You could present it to our trading partners — I am confident that they would put it to good use! Alternatively, we could transfer some of your subjects to the Heartless and use it to increase trade between your own worlds. A profitable option, to be sure!"

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"I want that oversized tub out of my sight. Give the Heartless over to the recolligers to be turned into scrap."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the Heartless repaired."

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YOU"Have the ship sent to our trading partners."

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YOU[Give detailed instructions on how the Heartless should be refitted] "The vessel in question will join my personal fleet and protect the dynasty flagship."

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YOU"I wish to see the Heartless as my escort. Once it is cleansed and restored to its proper state, have it protect the flagship."

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YOU"Purge the Heartless of any corruption, patch it up, and assemble a loyal crew. Henceforth, it will serve as a trade vessel for the von Valancius worlds."

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YOU"Are you saying you don't enjoy my company?"

Solomorne"I made no such claim." The Arbitrator's expression is impenetrable, but there seems to be a spark glinting in the depths of his gaze.

Solomorne"I'm simply saying that it would be utterly unprofessional to involve personal feelings in a combat assignment."

YOU"Oh. Then I apologise, I misunderstood."

SolomorneSolomorne adds with some gravity, "But that doesn't mean I have any distaste for you, Rogue Trader."

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YOU"I know. I'm just teasing, and you're acting like a little boy."

SolomorneSolomorne maintains a heavy silence for a time, then exhales quietly. "You're like a splinter, Rogue Trader. You know how to get... under a person's skin." A faint but warm smile plays on his lips.

YOU"You and Glaito would have managed without my help. Actually, I do believe that dog could have captured the ship all on its own."

Solomorne"I doubt it. Cyber-mastiffs require commands. Either way, the Heartless is now yours, as agreed."

YOU"You know, there is a certain appeal to all this — standing side by side, upholding the Lex. I would say you and I make a good team, no?"

SolomorneThe Arbitrator nods. "Yes, we do. But we can return to this later. The Heartless now belongs to you, as agreed."

YOU"Yes, you should be thanking me! Judging by this operation, all they teach you is how to stand at attention and die when ordered."

NPCThe Proctor's face is stony as ever. "You are absolutely correct, Rogue Trader. Though, we are also taught how to drop dead without our bodies cluttering the path of those walking behind us. Allow me to present the Heartless to you as a more tangible show of thanks. I promised you a ship — this is it."

Solomorne"On a separate note, I am grateful for your fire support as my squad advanced on the lower deck. Your marksmanship, timing — your shots on the fuel pipes gave us a significant advantage."

YOU"And I thank you, my knight in shining armour, for being so valiant and solicitous."

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YOU"You and Glaito would have managed without my help. Actually, I do believe that dog could have captured the ship all on its own."continues where this line first appears above

YOU"You know, there is a certain appeal to all this — standing side by side, upholding the Lex. I would say you and I make a good team, no?"continues where this line first appears above

YOU"Yes, you should be thanking me! Judging by this operation, all they teach you is how to stand at attention and die when ordered."continues where this line first appears above