Solomorne"Rogue Trader, I hold the three senior officers accountable for the misconduct I have uncovered as part of my investigation. I allege that the ship's crew is full of wanted criminals. Do you refute the charge, Janris Danrok?"
High Factotum Janris DanrokThe High Factotum stares at the Arbitrator with uncharacteristic coldness. "What are you insinuating, esteemed Proctor?"
Solomorne"Heretics on board the ship of the Emperor's anointed are a threat to the whole Imperium. If anyone knew of this and failed to report it... punishment will follow. Isn't that right, Vox Master?"
Vox Master VigdisVigdis does not react in any way to the Arbitrator's words. "I do my duty honourably and will obey the Lord Captain's will, whatever it may be."
YOU"Investigation? Didn't I tell you not to involve Solomorne in proceedings on the bridge?"
Solomorne"That is correct. I merely examined the data obtained by the Vox Master and the High Factotum."
Solomorne"I have uncovered a scheme involving all three of them. It is coordinated by the Vox Master, who buries incriminating facts about voidsmen on your ship in the depths of the archives. Janris Danrok and Ravor turn a blind eye to the sordid pasts of the new recruits and divvy up the workforce that has come into their possession."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"This is a completely insane accusation. We are not bringing criminals into the crew intentionally! Of course we're not! I'll admit that we do not try to hunt down every biographical fact about each voidsman who sets foot on board, but only because that would be a hopeless endeavour..." Danrok falters for a moment. "But none of us had any intention of populating your ship with heretics!"
YOU"Are we really taking fugitive criminals into our crew?"
High Factotum Janris Danrok"Sort of." Janris clears his throat, shuffling from foot to foot. "Sometimes they slip through the net because we don't have information from local wardens. Sometimes we're forced to... overlook an unsightly past for the sake of acquiring niche specialists. Even common smugglers, for instance, often turn out to be quite an asset on Ravor's crew..."
Vox Master Vigdis"We do draw a line, however, at even a whisper of genuine heresy in a voidfarer's past." Vigdis raises her gaze to you. "I'm sure you realise, Lord Captain, that smuggling and false cultism are both heresies in the eyes of the law, for they transgress His word, but one is far more dangerous than the other, to put it bluntly."
YOU"Are we really taking fugitive criminals into our crew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why have you kept this from me?"
High Factotum Janris DanrokThe officers exchange glances. "We did not intend to hide it from you. Lord Captain Theodora did not deign to involve herself in so trifling a matter as replenishing her workforce. She was only interested in ensuring that there were no interruptions in the running of the ship. We have always handled crew appointments on our own, without Your Lordship/Ladyship's involvement."
YOU"Are we really taking fugitive criminals into our crew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why have you kept this from me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why not hire people from the lower decks?"
Master Helmsman RavorRavor lets out an uncertain chuckle.
High Factotum Janris Danrok"What our esteemed Master Helmsman meant to say is that those unfortunates are only suitable for menial labour. It is simply impossible to find qualified voidsmen in the numbers we require."
YOU"Are we really taking fugitive criminals into our crew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why have you kept this from me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why not hire people from the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, why stage this scene? Accusing senior officers in front of the entire bridge?"
Solomorne"I... was in a rush and applied the regulations I'm accustomed to using on other vessels to your flagship. It was my fault for misjudging the situation, Rogue Trader."
YOU"Are we really taking fugitive criminals into our crew?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why have you kept this from me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why not hire people from the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, why stage this scene? Accusing senior officers in front of the entire bridge?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."
ThirdThe assembled officers look at you in anticipation of your decision.
YOU"What would you do in my position, Solomorne?"
Solomorne"Your senior officers currently hold too much power — it has corrupted them. If you do not punish them now, they will lose their fear of you. Curtail their powers, force them to write reports on the tasks they complete and to account for every decision they make. That way you will be able to monitor the situation. And yes, I recommend whippings to enforce order."
YOU"What would you do in my position, Solomorne?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."
ThirdThe officers look at each other in silence. Their respect for you — or perhaps their fear of you — stops them from expressing any displeasure.
High Factotum Janris Danrok"As you command, Your Lordship/Ladyship. We will see it done."
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YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."
ThirdThe officers look at each other in silence. Their respect for you — or perhaps their fear of you — stops them from expressing any displeasure.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."
ThirdThe officers look at each other in silence. Their respect for you — or perhaps their fear of you — stops them from expressing any displeasure.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Allocate protectorate funds for training specialist crewmen. We have enough masters of their craft on board to train a new generation."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"It will take time... a great deal of time... and will require considerable financial contrib—" Danrok stops short under your gaze.
High Factotum Janris Danrok"As you command, Your Lordship/Ladyship. We will see it done."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am satisfied with the way things are. Continue your efforts for the good of the dynasty."
High Factotum Janris Danrok"Thank you, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"
ThirdRavor and Vigdis silently bow to you.
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Solomorne"I can see that your officers are acting for the good of the dynasty — it would be unfair not to take that into account in their sentencing. Therefore, I propose a process of atonement for the criminals brought aboard: those who show due diligence and loyalty at the end of their term may officially join the crew. All expenses are to be taken out of the personal allowance of these three — it will be their penalty for circumventing the law."
YOU"What would you do in my position, Solomorne?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Allocate protectorate funds for training specialist crewmen. We have enough masters of their craft on board to train a new generation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am satisfied with the way things are. Continue your efforts for the good of the dynasty."continues where this line first appears above
Solomorne"Underhanded schemes are unworthy of your Emperor-given power — I recommend legalising the hiring of criminals through the Administratum. Of course, they cannot be full crew members: their service must include shackles, reduced rations, double watches, and daily punishments. The heretics will serve their time on the flagship and do good for the Imperium, and for each misdeed perpetrated by any of them, you will hold these three accountable one hundred times over."
YOU"What would you do in my position, Solomorne?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Allocate protectorate funds for training specialist crewmen. We have enough masters of their craft on board to train a new generation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am satisfied with the way things are. Continue your efforts for the good of the dynasty."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like Solomorne's suggestion. Let's do that."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Allocate protectorate funds for training specialist crewmen. We have enough masters of their craft on board to train a new generation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am satisfied with the way things are. Continue your efforts for the good of the dynasty."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, why stage this scene? Accusing senior officers in front of the entire bridge?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why not hire people from the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, why stage this scene? Accusing senior officers in front of the entire bridge?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why have you kept this from me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why not hire people from the lower decks?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, why stage this scene? Accusing senior officers in front of the entire bridge?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Didn't I tell you that no audits were needed?"
Solomorne"There were none. I made do by analysing the data I had obtained earlier."
Solomorne"I have uncovered a scheme involving all three of them. It is coordinated by the Vox Master, who buries incriminating facts about voidsmen on your ship in the depths of the archives. Janris Danrok and Ravor turn a blind eye to the sordid pasts of the new recruits and divvy up the workforce that has come into their possession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, why have you gathered my officers together?"
Solomorne"I have uncovered a scheme involving all three of them. It is coordinated by the Vox Master, who buries incriminating facts about voidsmen on your ship in the depths of the archives. Janris Danrok and Ravor turn a blind eye to the sordid pasts of the new recruits and divvy up the workforce that has come into their possession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No one speaks without my permission! Solomorne, go on."
Solomorne"I have uncovered a scheme involving all three of them. It is coordinated by the Vox Master, who buries incriminating facts about voidsmen on your ship in the depths of the archives. Janris Danrok and Ravor turn a blind eye to the sordid pasts of the new recruits and divvy up the workforce that has come into their possession."continues where this line first appears above