NPCIt takes you a moment to notice that something is amiss in your chambers. Finally, your gaze comes to rest on a torn cushion from one of the chairs. Your combat beast must have had too strong a reaction to the smell of real down filling. [Pet's Name] looks at you from the usual spot, unflustered as ever.
YOU"Well done! Be sure to give all my enemies the same treatment!"
NPCThe cyber-mastiff seems uninterested in your words, but you know that its servo-protocols have carefully recorded everything you said.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."
NPC[Pet's Name]'s red visors turn to you. You know full well that a cyber-mastiff is an instrument of His will, not a comrade; nevertheless, just as one can grow fond of one's trusted bolter, so too can an instrument be shown sympathy.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]
NPC[Pet's Name] remains cold and impassive as if you touched an inanimate slab of metal. Only the slight twitch of the cyber-mastiff's tail indicates that your affection has been acknowledged and appreciated.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"
NPC[Pet's Name] looks at you expectantly. Evidently, the servo-protocols refuse to acknowledge an unknown command, and so, the cyber-mastiff is simply ignoring it.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"
NPCThe dog's attention instantly focuses on the thrown object. A moment later, [Pet's Name] leaps and snatches it from the air. Even before the metal legs hit the floor, your glove is reduced to tiny shreds — a transparent reminder that the cyber-mastiff takes every command extremely seriously.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"
NPCYou take some time to learn how [Pet's Name] executes basic commands. The cyber-mastiff follows your exact instructions, leaving you convinced that the servo-protocols are working correctly... and yet there is a small deviation from the norm: the dog's tail keeps wagging, as if [Pet's Name] were pleased to be spending time with you.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"
NPCUpon receiving your command, [Pet's Name] leaps onto all fours with a low growl and runs out of your chambers...
NPC[Pet's Name] is gone for a long time. Meanwhile, the open vox-line reports several incidents on one of the middle decks, mostly involving obscura dealers and smugglers who have suddenly let themselves be exposed. The vox is still talking about how the enforcers are in the process of apprehending the criminals when [Pet's Name] crosses the threshold of your quarters and walks back over to you.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]
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NPC[Pet's Name] returns after a while, covered in blood and scraps of flesh. You do not know — or particularly care — where and under what circumstances the cyber-mastiff caught up to its prey. What matters is that your beast, an extension of your will, has taught your servants an excellent lesson and gorged itself on the suffering of its victims in the process.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
NPC[Pet's Name] returns after a couple of watch hours. The cyber-mastiff's route is familiar to you by now — you know it has done a circle around the bridge and the upper decks, inspecting the various stations. Half beast, half machine, it is an embodiment of devotion to the ideals of the Imperium and the unbending will of its most faithful servants. The sight of it strikes awe and terror into any idling officers, compelling them to return to their duties as quickly as possible.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
NPCThe cyber-mastiff's servo-protocols have undergone a few notable changes. Throughout the training session, the beast repeatedly displays extreme aggression and ferocity, as it shreds anything you throw yet seems to remain unsatisfied. [Pet's Name] hungers for blood. Real blood.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
NPCYou try out the cyber-mastiff's commands one after the other, thoroughly checking the servo-protocols. [Pet's Name] obeys every order without the slightest error, relentless as any other tool created for His service. The beast remains perfectly focused until the very last command — this machine is ready to serve the Rogue Trader.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], stop that immediately! Don't attack things just because you feel like it!"
NPCThe cyber-mastiff makes a sound that reminds you of a dog's whimper combined with the screeching of metal. You feel confident that [Pet's Name]'s servo-protocols have registered your every word.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Ignore the cushion]
NPCThe cyber-mastiff simply continues watching you as you turn away from the cushion.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
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NPC[Pet's Name] carefully drops something at your feet. The cyber-mastiff must have picked it up somewhere aboard the ship or on a battlefield. Whatever the case may be, this unexpected trophy will prove useful.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThe cyber-mastiff — a hulk of muscle, metal, and wire — is resting in its designated spot. [Pet's Name] tracks your every gesture, as if logging your movements using some sophisticated device that never stops watching.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThe cyber-mastiff lifts its head from its bed, looking at you with the dispassion of a pict-recorder.
YOU"You are my most loyal friend, [Pet's Name]."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pet the dog]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shake!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw your glove] "Get it, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Test the servo-protocols] "Training time, [Pet's Name]!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"[Pet's Name], patrol!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave]continues where this line first appears above