Zarkov"Lord Captain! Zarkov is reporting a serious situation on the planet. The flora and fauna of the world have gone mad, attacking settlements with even greater force. The frenzy is blamed on a massive onslaught of beasts the report calls the Drovers, and the piercing wails they emit."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"
Zarkov"Negative, Lord Captain. We are operating solely on the Colonel-Governor's theories. Perhaps you enraged the pack by slaying the Drover beneath the Cage, or it could be some planetary cycle we know nothing about. The dynasty's servants on Zarkov have already begun investigating, but that will take time and won't resolve the current situation. We must act without delay."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"
Zarkov"No, Your Lordship/Ladyship. The Colonel-Governor stated that there is no mention of such a phenomenon in the annals of the 32nd Merov Regiment. This is the Zarkov colony's first experience of this."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"
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Zarkov"Why send soldiers to their deaths when xenoheresy can be purged by righteous flames? But we cannot burn recklessly, as the roots will ignite in an instant and the wildfire will quickly get out of control. We must trap the beasts between two fires, so that the backburn incinerates them and then burns itself out."
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Zarkov"Every Arbitrator knows how to hold a bastion of loyalty to the Imperium during planet-wide cataclysms. Hunkering down will result in a gruelling siege, while a head-on counterattack will cause unnecessary losses. We need a shrewder approach. We'll move a portion of the populace into fortified areas to serve as bait for the beasts, while our assault teams flank the enemy and weaken them with targeted strikes."
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Zarkov"Nuncius and I have successfully conducted several experiments on the tissue samples of the Drover you have slain. This is a primitive creature, lacking any capacity for independent thought. It merely reacts to external stimuli, which is precisely its vulnerability. Drawing upon this fact, I have concocted a formula for a biocide tincture which is remarkably easy to make. Once aerosolised, it will disorient the Drovers and leave them vulnerable... theoretically, at least. It would be intriguing to test this tincture in the field."
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YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."
Zarkov"For the glory of the Machine-God, I will draft the necessary instructions right away."
Zarkov"With the backing of the Omnissiah's servants, the Merovians will swiftly push the Drovers back to where they belong. I will instruct the quartermasters to spare no resources for this endeavour."
ZarkovThe biocide engineered by Genetor Februs proved more potent than anticipated. It did not merely disorient the xenobeasts, but struck their nervous systems with partial paralysis as well. Armed with this advantage, the 32nd Merov Regiment launched an offensive, purging the Drovers with minimal losses. In short order, the creatures' onslaught upon human settlements waned as they hid away in their lairs.
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship, a theory has emerged about what caused this. The dynasty's agents have investigated and discovered a strange signal that we cannot decipher or locate. However, it seems to affect the nervous system of these 'Drovers' in some way, driving them into a rage. Alas, that is all we know for now."
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Zarkov"We'll just have to hope that the toxic slop cooked up by the red robe works exactly as planned. If you ask me, all these tricks are too much."
ZarkovThe biocide engineered by Genetor Februs proved more potent than anticipated. It did not merely disorient the xenobeasts, but struck their nervous systems with partial paralysis as well. Armed with this advantage, the 32nd Merov Regiment launched an offensive, purging the Drovers with minimal losses. In short order, the creatures' onslaught upon human settlements waned as they hid away in their lairs.continues where this line first appears above
ZarkovThe biocide engineered by Genetor Februs proved more potent than anticipated. It did not merely disorient the xenobeasts, but struck their nervous systems with partial paralysis as well. Armed with this advantage, the 32nd Merov Regiment launched an offensive, purging the Drovers with minimal losses. In short order, the creatures' onslaught upon human settlements waned as they hid away in their lairs.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."
Zarkov"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship! I will relay the orders to the Colonel-Governor."
Zarkov"This world has tormented us for many Call-Ups, Lord Captain. We have finally been given the order to fight back. I wish I could be there."
ZarkovThe 32nd Merov Regiment heroically marched to their certain deaths. Armed with sword and promethium, they purged the Drovers, heedless of the crushing losses among their brothers and sisters. Before long, the creatures' onslaught upon the human settlements waned, and they retreated to their lairs. At a terrible cost, Zarkov had bought itself a respite.
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship, a theory has emerged about what caused this. The dynasty's agents have investigated and discovered a strange signal that we cannot decipher or locate. However, it seems to affect the nervous system of these 'Drovers' in some way, driving them into a rage. Alas, that is all we know for now."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"Many will die. It will be a long time before we can announce a new Call-Up."
ZarkovThe 32nd Merov Regiment heroically marched to their certain deaths. Armed with sword and promethium, they purged the Drovers, heedless of the crushing losses among their brothers and sisters. Before long, the creatures' onslaught upon the human settlements waned, and they retreated to their lairs. At a terrible cost, Zarkov had bought itself a respite.continues where this line first appears above
ZarkovThe 32nd Merov Regiment heroically marched to their certain deaths. Armed with sword and promethium, they purged the Drovers, heedless of the crushing losses among their brothers and sisters. Before long, the creatures' onslaught upon the human settlements waned, and they retreated to their lairs. At a terrible cost, Zarkov had bought itself a respite.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."
Zarkov"I wholly concur with your decision, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Experienced soldiers are a valuable resource that should not be squandered."
Zarkov"A sound strategy. None can match us at hit-and-run tactics. We'll bleed the beasts dry while our recruits are kept out of harm's way."
ZarkovThe Merovians are well trained to survive in a hostile environment. With outside aid, they had the resources they needed to do so. Their settlements and outposts became fortified areas, and losses were kept to a minimum.
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship, a theory has emerged about what caused this. The dynasty's agents have investigated and discovered a strange signal that we cannot decipher or locate. However, it seems to affect the nervous system of these 'Drovers' in some way, driving them into a rage. Alas, that is all we know for now."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"We've been on the defensive for many Call-Ups now, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I am not challenging your decision, but one day we will have to counter-attack."
ZarkovThe Merovians are well trained to survive in a hostile environment. With outside aid, they had the resources they needed to do so. Their settlements and outposts became fortified areas, and losses were kept to a minimum.continues where this line first appears above
ZarkovThe Merovians are well trained to survive in a hostile environment. With outside aid, they had the resources they needed to do so. Their settlements and outposts became fortified areas, and losses were kept to a minimum.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."
Zarkov"The beasts won't stand a chance against us, Rogue Trader."
Zarkov"Solid plan, the kid's got a good head on his shoulders. Tells it straight and no Commissar words."
ZarkovUnder Solomorne's leadership, the plan was put into action and carried out with unerring accuracy. Casualties were kept to a minimum. Before long, the creatures eased their onslaught on human settlements, retreating to their lairs.
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship, a theory has emerged about what caused this. The dynasty's agents have investigated and discovered a strange signal that we cannot decipher or locate. However, it seems to affect the nervous system of these 'Drovers' in some way, driving them into a rage. Alas, that is all we know for now."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"Words straight out of the Handbook! Born on Zarkov, you could have fought for the rank of captain, or hell, even colonel."
ZarkovUnder Solomorne's leadership, the plan was put into action and carried out with unerring accuracy. Casualties were kept to a minimum. Before long, the creatures eased their onslaught on human settlements, retreating to their lairs.continues where this line first appears above
ZarkovUnder Solomorne's leadership, the plan was put into action and carried out with unerring accuracy. Casualties were kept to a minimum. Before long, the creatures eased their onslaught on human settlements, retreating to their lairs.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."
Zarkov"It will cost a great deal... but the cleared territory will be useful in the future. An excellent decision, Lord Captain!"
Zarkov"And His blessed fire shall rain down upon the enemies of Humanity!"
ZarkovVast swathes of Zarkov's territory have been turned into ash or poisoned compost heaps. However, the vanquishers of this world know that, before long, xenoheresy will be replaced by hub-blocks and statues, manufactorums and training grounds. Flesh must be excised before it can receive sacred augments. The same principle applies to planets.
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship, a theory has emerged about what caused this. The dynasty's agents have investigated and discovered a strange signal that we cannot decipher or locate. However, it seems to affect the nervous system of these 'Drovers' in some way, driving them into a rage. Alas, that is all we know for now."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"Atonement for the one. Burn them all."
ZarkovVast swathes of Zarkov's territory have been turned into ash or poisoned compost heaps. However, the vanquishers of this world know that, before long, xenoheresy will be replaced by hub-blocks and statues, manufactorums and training grounds. Flesh must be excised before it can receive sacred augments. The same principle applies to planets.continues where this line first appears above
ZarkovVast swathes of Zarkov's territory have been turned into ash or poisoned compost heaps. However, the vanquishers of this world know that, before long, xenoheresy will be replaced by hub-blocks and statues, manufactorums and training grounds. Flesh must be excised before it can receive sacred augments. The same principle applies to planets.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."
Zarkov"In the name of the God-Emperor and Humanity, Your Lordship/Ladyship. We will bring the flames of His fury down upon Zarkov."
Zarkov"And His blessed fire shall rain down upon the enemies of Humanity!"
ZarkovControlled surges of fire scorched miles of roots, turning them to ash along with the shrieking Drovers. A few settlements had to be lost, yet countless lives were saved through Sister Argenta's astute plan. The surviving Drovers crawled back, to brood over their injuries in the dark of their lairs.
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship, a theory has emerged about what caused this. The dynasty's agents have investigated and discovered a strange signal that we cannot decipher or locate. However, it seems to affect the nervous system of these 'Drovers' in some way, driving them into a rage. Alas, that is all we know for now."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"Atonement for the one. Burn them all."
ZarkovControlled surges of fire scorched miles of roots, turning them to ash along with the shrieking Drovers. A few settlements had to be lost, yet countless lives were saved through Sister Argenta's astute plan. The surviving Drovers crawled back, to brood over their injuries in the dark of their lairs.continues where this line first appears above
ZarkovControlled surges of fire scorched miles of roots, turning them to ash along with the shrieking Drovers. A few settlements had to be lost, yet countless lives were saved through Sister Argenta's astute plan. The surviving Drovers crawled back, to brood over their injuries in the dark of their lairs.continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"That's not quite true. There is evidence that the planet was far more dangerous in the months after the First Call-Up landed. No one was carrying out any comprehensive surveys at that time, of course — or, at least, they didn't share them with the regiment. But after that, everything settled down. Now the appearance of the God-Emperor's chosen ones has struck terror into Zarkov's xenocurse, that must be it."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"My gut tells me that all these theories are just Commissar words. This is something else. Something to do with your arrival on Zarkov, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"It seems we've angered the entire planet, [Name]. It's your decision, of course — the Colonel-Governor will carry out any order. But let me protect my people — don't throw their lives away for nothing."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship! It is time to go on the offensive. Now, under the banner of von Valancius and in the shadow of the Aquila's wings, we are ready to turn Zarkov into a full-fledged world of the Imperium."
YOU"Do we know what has riled the Drover?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Has such a mass occurrence of xenobeasts ever happened before?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does my retinue have anything to say on the matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Splendid idea, Eogunn. Ensure that the Merovians are capable of producing and employing your experimental formula."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Outfit the strike teams and deploy them into the Drovers' lairs. Exterminate the beasts at any cost."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abandon strategically insignificant settlements and consolidate the population within fortified areas. Provide them with supplies and brace for a long siege. The beasts must calm down sooner or later."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne, we'll go with your plan. See to the organization of our defences and strike teams."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Burn and poison this world. Reclaim Humanity's territory with promethium and chem-bombs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta, show the Merovians how to properly burn out xenoheresy."continues where this line first appears above