TankSolomorne casts a grave look over the battlefield, then turns sharply to you. "A change of tactics: we must cut off all the arrival points for their reinforcements. See those cables and counterweights? They're what's keeping the containers suspended. We get rid of the counterweights, and the containers will fall and block the passages. Someone will have to climb into this semblance of a tank and open fire on these targets while the rest activate the shell loading system using the cogitators and hold off the enemies. Choose who will man the tank."
YOU[Cast a practised eye over the tank]
TankThe war machine before you is not in running order and has not been properly serviced in years, but there is no doubt that under your control, it can still sow death and destruction.
YOU[Cast a practised eye over the tank]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard, I entrust the tank to you!"
Abelard"The last time I drove something like this was before I had my first grandchild... But it will all come back to me once I get my hands on the levers."
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YOU"Lady Cassia, can you handle it?"
Cassia"I am not— I know a lot about armoured vehicles and ground combat tactics — in theory." Cassia nods cautiously. "Today, I will move on to practice, if you deem it necessary."
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YOU"Sister Argenta, you know what to do."
Argenta"Consider our enemies fallen, Rogue Trader!" Judging by the enthusiasm in Argenta's voice, she is perfectly capable of driving tanks — or, at least, she thinks she is.
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YOU"Pasqal, you are the best candidate."
Pasqal"This statement is true in the majority of circumstances. I hereby initiate the rite of mutual identification with the spirit of this machine."
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YOU"Idira, I believe in you."
Idira"Me? Really? All right, little voices, teach the witch how to shoot from a tank... What? No, at the enemies!"
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YOU"Heinrix, can you figure it out?"
HeinrixThe Interrogator sighs. "You leave me no choice."
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YOU"Jae, don't fail me now!"
JaeJae's lips curve into an ironic smirk. "Private Heydari reporting for duty!"
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YOU"Kibellah, have you ever shot from a tank?"
Kibellah"I have not. But this weapon was made to bestow death in His name, and so, we speak the same tongue."
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YOU"Solomorne, you will drive the tank."
Tank"Acknowledged." Solomorne cracks his knuckles. "Take care of Glaito while I am busy."
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YOU"I know who I definitely wouldn't trust to cover me in that thing. I mean you, Solomorne."
Solomorne"I deserve that."
YOU[Cast a practised eye over the tank]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard, I entrust the tank to you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lady Cassia, can you handle it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, you know what to do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, you are the best candidate."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Idira, I believe in you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, can you figure it out?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, don't fail me now!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, have you ever shot from a tank?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, you will drive the tank."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know who I definitely wouldn't trust to cover me in that thing. I mean you, Solomorne."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is a task for a Rogue Trader."
Tank"Good luck. We won't let the enemy get through to you."
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YOU"This is a task for a Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard, I entrust the tank to you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lady Cassia, can you handle it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, you know what to do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, you are the best candidate."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Idira, I believe in you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, can you figure it out?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, don't fail me now!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Kibellah, have you ever shot from a tank?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, you will drive the tank."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I know who I definitely wouldn't trust to cover me in that thing. I mean you, Solomorne."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is a task for a Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
Tank(sequence)
Ulfar"Do not look at me, Aett-Vater. This machine may have been blessed with the proud name of Leman Russ, but it is too small to fit one of the Emperor's Angels."
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Marazhai"The mon-keigh consider... this... to be a vessel of war? I won't even touch it, much less get inside it."
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Yrliet"Command one of your own kind, elantach. The Path of the Outcast has taught me much, but you may keep the secret to controlling your primitive machines to yourself."