NPCPrefect Vultur kneels before you. Scores of fragile implants all over her body are twitching convulsively, giving her the appearance of a crushed insect.
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Marshal Gregoras StrachsMarshal Strachs's gaze is as firm as ever. Not one muscle quivers in his hard exterior. Even in cornered defeat, compared to the others, he appears as an indestructible pillar of rock.
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SolomorneSolomorne is breathing heavily, clutching a wound in his chest. He is not looking at you — his attention is focused on Glaito. His metal fingers gingerly touch the back of the bloodied, barely alive cyber-mastiff, his face frozen in an expression of despair.
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NPCThe prefect lets out a cough. Then, an unnerving smile appears on her lips. "I at least had to try. I served the von Valancius protectorate faithfully for over a hundred years, painstakingly cultivating order where others had failed to do so. While you and your ancestors sowed anarchy and havoc with your ever-changing whims, I stood on as the linchpin that kept this domain from sinking into criminal disarray. It was because of me that this gargantuan system continued to function with barely a flaw — the only source of disruption was you, the Rogue Traders. Yes, I at least had to try."
YOU"Try what? To take my protectorate for yourself?"
NPC"The protectorate isn't yours, and it never was. Have you not read your own Warrant, even once? Every conquest, every planet claimed by a Rogue Trader belongs to the Imperium — you are supposed to act as its vassal, nothing more. But Rogue Traders are incapable of efficient rule — all that drives you is your craving for profit and reckless exploits. The limitless potential of the protectorate is wasted in the hands of spoilt fools... And I am tired of watching you desecrate the very foundations of the Imperium. If it weren't for you, the protectorate would be operating for the good of the Throne as impeccably as a sacred machine of the Omnissiah!"
YOU"Try what? To take my protectorate for yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A fiery speech indeed, Inscribia. Shall we expect amendments, additions... or perhaps excuses?"
NPC"Only the guilty try to defend themselves, whereas I acted in the interests of the Imperium. Such a shame that some things cannot be set right by bureaucratic means, and that the short-sightedness of certain people serving in adjacent divisions..." She pauses meaningfully, watching the Marshal knit his brows. "...so often becomes an insurmountable obstacle."
YOU"Try what? To take my protectorate for yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A fiery speech indeed, Inscribia. Shall we expect amendments, additions... or perhaps excuses?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Prefect Vultur, for attempting to slander and kill one of the Emperor's anointed and for encroaching upon the Imperial Tithe, I hereby sentence you to death!"
NPCInscribia Vultur gives no reply — she meets her death with her head proudly raised and her lips pursed in contempt.
NPCAs the weapon roars, Inscribia Vultur's body is reduced to dust.
YOU"You helped me to defeat the prefect. Why would I sentence you?"
Marshal Gregoras Strachs"Remorse does not absolve me from being culpable for what has transpired. I have betrayed the Lex. There is no going back for traitors."
YOU"You helped me to defeat the prefect. Why would I sentence you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal, all you are guilty of is being gullible and rigid in your ways. I see no reason to condemn you."
Marshal Gregoras StrachsStrachs instantly snaps in a steely voice, "No. I have shamed the Adeptus Arbites by yielding to Prefect Vultur's manipulation. I have betrayed the Lex Imperialis, the very law I was duty-bound to uphold. I am guilty. I insist that you pass the sentence and carry it out immediately."
YOU"You helped me to defeat the prefect. Why would I sentence you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal, all you are guilty of is being gullible and rigid in your ways. I see no reason to condemn you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Strachs! By enabling Inscribia Vultur's machinations on your watch, you have demonstrated criminal ignorance and laxity. I hereby find you deserving of death."
Marshal Gregoras StrachsStrachs presses a fist to his chest and solemnly declares, "And your judgement is final. I was protecting the Lex Imperialis and its guardians. I erred on that path. May the Emperor send the Arbites a worthier Marshal."
Marshal Gregoras StrachsStrachs sets his shield down, detaches his carapace, and places it over the shield. Now clad only in his undersuit uniform, he looks smaller without his armour, and very tired. "I, Marshal Gregoras Strachs, am stepping down from my post. I am no longer fit to wear this armour. May its new wearer bring honour to the Lex."
NPCThe Marshal meets his death with dignity, standing tall as befits an Arbitrator. A flash of melta imprints his silhouette on your retinas. When you open your eyes again, Gregoras Strachs is gone.
SolomorneSolomorne, on his knees, looks you dead in the eye without a hint of remorse.
YOU"You betrayed me, Solomorne. For this, you will die."
Solomorne"I accept death for staying loyal to the true Lex Imperialis, and I do so without regrets. My only request is this: take care of Glaito." Solomorne closes his eyes and shouts a command: "Rejection protocol: leave DX-1. Farewell... my friend."
NPCBefore the sound of the cannon blast can subside, you hear the clanging of metal claws and a howl of rage.
NPCThe last shreds of the dog's mind contained in the body of a living weapon compel him to be with his master. Though too wounded to run at full speed, Glaito dashes forward nonetheless, his blood drenching the cold stone floor of the palace.
NPCThe rest of the room stands still, all eyes turned to you. The final verdict. What you say next will decide the fate of not just the Adeptus Arbites, but of justice in the Koronus Expanse as a whole.
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"
SolomorneSolomorne salutes and gives a grim nod. "I will see it done, Rogue Trader."
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."
SolomorneSolomorne salutes and gives a grim nod. "I will see it done, Rogue Trader."
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."
Solomorne"Your decree carries great weight, but my assignment will not happen so quickly. There is no precedent for electing a new Marshal in the Expanse, not to mention that the Lord Marshal is unable to participate in the process — we will have to develop a new procedure. Otherwise, we Arbitrators will not accept these changes. Until my official assignment, though, I will lead as acting head of the Adeptus Arbites."
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."
NPCThe Arbitrators accept your decision stoically: no one says a word in protest, no one reaches for their weapon.
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"
NPCA whisper runs through the room, turning slowly into a murmur of approval. No one dares resist the will of the newly proclaimed sole judge of the Koronus Expanse.
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."
NPCAmong the broken fragments of the great scales and the burning Arbites banners, the people kneel as one. The verdict has been announced. Whatever the future may hold, one thing is certain: the Koronus Expanse will not be the same.
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SolomorneSolomorne goes quiet as a statue. Slowly, in a voice that does not sound like his own, he says, "Order received, Rogue Trader."
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
Solomorne"It will be done, Rogue Trader."
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
Solomorne"I will personally see to the execution of your order, Rogue Trader."
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
NPCThe few surviving Arbitrators nod grimly.
YOU"The Koronus Expanse cannot be left without the Lex Imperialis and its keepers. The Adeptus Arbites will choose a new Marshal, one who is more worthy of their station, and continue to guard the Imperium against lawlessness!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
NPCThe few surviving Arbitrators nod grimly.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is in need of a more capable leader. I command you to choose a new Marshal. And let them take heed that the von Valancius dynasty will never again accept interference in matters of the protectorate from the Arbites."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Proctor Solomorne Anthar, as ruler of Dargonus and head of the von Valancius dynasty, I name you the new Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites in the Koronus Expanse! See to it that the Arbites once more become faithful servants of the Lex Imperialis under your leadership."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Adeptus Arbites is a rotten, corrupt canker on the face of the Koronus Expanse. I declare the beginning of a purge in their ranks. All whom I deem unworthy will be exterminated. Those who remain, the best of the best, will carry on protecting the law."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"By my right as the bearer of the Warrant of Trade, I hereby disband the Adeptus Arbites. All members of this organisation are henceforth outlawed and stripped of the right to judge my subjects. From this day forward, the Koronus Expanse has but one executor of judgement and law: me, [Name] von Valancius!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Justice is done. My judgement is made."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Loyal to your principles even in the face of certain death, are you? That is something to respect. You are pardoned, and may retake your place in my retinue."
Solomorne"No. I cannot serve someone who does not follow the God-Emperor's Law. What kind of man would put his life above faith and duty?"
YOU"You betrayed me, Solomorne. For this, you will die."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Loyal to your principles even in the face of certain death, are you? That is something to respect. You are pardoned, and may retake your place in my retinue."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I offer you and Glaito your lives. Leave, and never show yourself within the protectorate's borders again."
SolomorneSolomorne bows his head low. "I am grateful... for us both. Farewell, Rogue Trader. May none but the Emperor Himself be your judge."
NPCThe rest of the room stands still, all eyes turned to you. The final verdict. What you say next will decide the fate of not just the Adeptus Arbites, but of justice in the Koronus Expanse as a whole.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The punishment for your betrayal is demotion. You will patrol the lower levels of one of Dargonus's hives. Glaito may remain with you."
Solomorne"An inglorious fate for an Arbitrator, but... I will not be alone. Thank you for Glaito."
NPCThe rest of the room stands still, all eyes turned to you. The final verdict. What you say next will decide the fate of not just the Adeptus Arbites, but of justice in the Koronus Expanse as a whole.continues where this line first appears above
SolomorneFor a time, Solomorne says nothing. "I admit defeat. I admit that you are a Rogue Trader, one who is beyond my judgement. I gratefully accept my pardon and swear an oath of service to you."
NPCThe rest of the room stands still, all eyes turned to you. The final verdict. What you say next will decide the fate of not just the Adeptus Arbites, but of justice in the Koronus Expanse as a whole.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I offer you and Glaito your lives. Leave, and never show yourself within the protectorate's borders again."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The punishment for your betrayal is demotion. You will patrol the lower levels of one of Dargonus's hives. Glaito may remain with you."continues where this line first appears above
NPCThe rest of the room stands still, all eyes turned to you. The final verdict. What you say next will decide the fate of not just the Adeptus Arbites, but of justice in the Koronus Expanse as a whole.continues where this line first appears above
Marshal Gregoras StrachsThe Marshal brings a closed fist to his chest and says solemnly, "And your judgement is final. I fought to protect the Lex Imperialis and those who enforce its word. I have erred in my duty. Death does not frighten me, but I must ask one thing of you: find the Arbites a better Marshal."
Marshal Gregoras StrachsStrachs sets his shield down, detaches his carapace, and places it over the shield. Now clad only in his undersuit uniform, he looks smaller without his armour, and very tired. "I, Marshal Gregoras Strachs, am stepping down from my post. I am no longer fit to wear this armour. May its new wearer bring honour to the Lex."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Gregoras Strachs, taking into account your record of past achievements, I hereby deny you your execution and instead sentence you to punishment by toil. I appoint you high overseer of the world Vheabos VI. That is where you will remain for the rest of your life."
Marshal Gregoras Strachs"Even in this, you went against the Emperor's Law. But I accept the sentence." The Marshal presses a fist to his chest and solemnly declares, "May He shorten my days; may He summon me to His judgement."
Marshal Gregoras StrachsStrachs sets his shield down, detaches his carapace, and places it over the shield. Now clad only in his undersuit uniform, he looks smaller without his armour, and very tired. "I, Marshal Gregoras Strachs, am stepping down from my post. I am no longer fit to wear this armour. May its new wearer bring honour to the Lex."
SolomorneSolomorne, on his knees, looks you dead in the eye without a hint of remorse.continues where this line first appears above
NPCThe rest of the room stands still, all eyes turned to you. The final verdict. What you say next will decide the fate of not just the Adeptus Arbites, but of justice in the Koronus Expanse as a whole.continues where this line first appears above
Marshal Gregoras Strachs"I consider this measure unduly lenient, but I have no right to protest your decision." The Marshal brings a closed fist to his chest and adds solemnly, "For your judgement is final."
Marshal Gregoras StrachsStrachs sets his shield down, detaches his carapace, and places it over the shield. Now clad only in his undersuit uniform, he looks smaller without his armour, and very tired. "I, Marshal Gregoras Strachs, am stepping down from my post. I am no longer fit to wear this armour. May its new wearer bring honour to the Lex."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Strachs! By enabling Inscribia Vultur's machinations on your watch, you have demonstrated criminal ignorance and laxity. I hereby find you deserving of death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Gregoras Strachs, taking into account your record of past achievements, I hereby deny you your execution and instead sentence you to punishment by toil. I appoint you high overseer of the world Vheabos VI. That is where you will remain for the rest of your life."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal, all you are guilty of is being gullible and rigid in your ways. I see no reason to condemn you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Strachs! By enabling Inscribia Vultur's machinations on your watch, you have demonstrated criminal ignorance and laxity. I hereby find you deserving of death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Gregoras Strachs, taking into account your record of past achievements, I hereby deny you your execution and instead sentence you to punishment by toil. I appoint you high overseer of the world Vheabos VI. That is where you will remain for the rest of your life."continues where this line first appears above
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Marshal Gregoras StrachsMarshal Gregoras Strachs takes a measured step forward, his armour clanging. "You must judge me also, Rogue Trader. I have shamed the Adeptus Arbites by succumbing to Prefect Vultur's manipulations, and betrayed the Lex Imperialis, the very law I was meant to uphold. I am guilty. I insist that you pass the sentence and carry it out immediately."
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Marshal Gregoras StrachsWithout waiting for you to address him, Marshal Strachs does not plead so much as give you an order: "Judge me, [Name]. Now that the dust has settled, I can see everything clearly. Vultur used me and the Adeptus Arbites in an attempt to seize total control over your protectorate. I thought my actions were in service to the Lex, but in truth, only one person has ever benefitted from them. That mistake deserves no pardon, and I have earned my punishment."
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Marshal Gregoras StrachsThe Marshal looks directly at you, with a strange emptiness in his eyes. "I see. Not only has the Rogue Trader turned out to be a criminal, but Vultur as well. However, I am the one most to blame for what happened, having been swayed by the manipulations of one heretic while failing to stop another violator of the Lex Imperialis. Rogue Trader, if you have a shred of honour left, have me executed, and may the Emperor judge my soul."
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YOU"You could have negotiated with me — voiced your dissatisfaction — and we would have found a way. Instead, you chose to plot behind my back. Execute her."
NPCVultur chuckles. "Never. The counterparty always bends the terms to its advantage..."
NPCAs the weapon roars, Inscribia Vultur's body is reduced to dust.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You had trouble dying the last time. Let us correct this bureaucratic error."
NPCInscribia Vultur gives no reply — she meets her death with her head proudly raised and her lips pursed in contempt.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It would be a pity to lose such a valuable professional. I sentence you to work in tithe storages, where you will catalogue their contents in solitude until the day you die."
NPCThe prefect grimaces. "To be spared for the rest of my life from having to watch you bring the Imperium's territories to ruin? That is a reward, Rogue Trader. But I suppose you are right — cataloguing shipment chronicles is an art long overdue for some rigorous supervision, and none except me in your entire domain is capable of performing this function adequately."
YOU"Be sure to act strictly within the bounds of your authority... this time."
NPC"I have not the strength to attempt something like this again." Vultur sounds tired and... sincere, like you have caught a glimpse of the woman this lawmonger once was.
YOU"You helped me to defeat the prefect. Why would I sentence you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal, all you are guilty of is being gullible and rigid in your ways. I see no reason to condemn you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Strachs! By enabling Inscribia Vultur's machinations on your watch, you have demonstrated criminal ignorance and laxity. I hereby find you deserving of death."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marshal Gregoras Strachs, taking into account your record of past achievements, I hereby deny you your execution and instead sentence you to punishment by toil. I appoint you high overseer of the world Vheabos VI. That is where you will remain for the rest of your life."continues where this line first appears above
NPC(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You know, on second thought... Execute her."
NPCThe prefect's eyes narrow spitefully. She opens her mouth to say something but is cut off before she can utter a single word.
NPCAs the weapon roars, Inscribia Vultur's body is reduced to dust.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Prefect Vultur, for attempting to slander and kill one of the Emperor's anointed and for encroaching upon the Imperial Tithe, I hereby sentence you to death!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You could have negotiated with me — voiced your dissatisfaction — and we would have found a way. Instead, you chose to plot behind my back. Execute her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You had trouble dying the last time. Let us correct this bureaucratic error."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It would be a pity to lose such a valuable professional. I sentence you to work in tithe storages, where you will catalogue their contents in solitude until the day you die."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A fiery speech indeed, Inscribia. Shall we expect amendments, additions... or perhaps excuses?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Prefect Vultur, for attempting to slander and kill one of the Emperor's anointed and for encroaching upon the Imperial Tithe, I hereby sentence you to death!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You could have negotiated with me — voiced your dissatisfaction — and we would have found a way. Instead, you chose to plot behind my back. Execute her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You had trouble dying the last time. Let us correct this bureaucratic error."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It would be a pity to lose such a valuable professional. I sentence you to work in tithe storages, where you will catalogue their contents in solitude until the day you die."continues where this line first appears above
NPC"You might have understood my perspective. The way you managed to expose my plans before the trial confirms your extraordinary intelligence. But it is poisoned by your self-interest, which makes it all the more painful for me to lose this battle of wits for power."
YOU"Try what? To take my protectorate for yourself?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A fiery speech indeed, Inscribia. Shall we expect amendments, additions... or perhaps excuses?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Prefect Vultur, for attempting to slander and kill one of the Emperor's anointed and for encroaching upon the Imperial Tithe, I hereby sentence you to death!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You could have negotiated with me — voiced your dissatisfaction — and we would have found a way. Instead, you chose to plot behind my back. Execute her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You had trouble dying the last time. Let us correct this bureaucratic error."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It would be a pity to lose such a valuable professional. I sentence you to work in tithe storages, where you will catalogue their contents in solitude until the day you die."continues where this line first appears above