Zarkov"Your Lordship/Ladyship! An urgent dispatch from Zarkov. Xenos ruins have been discovered near a small settlement on the lower levels. Scouts attempted to penetrate them, but were met by the enemy: terrifying iron xenos with long claws emerged from the dark halls. Your soldiers valiantly repelled their assault until something unexpected occurred — other iron xenos appeared, and instead of aiding their own kind, they began to slaughter them."
YOU"What do we know about the xenos?"
Zarkov"They are clearly of the same species, Your Lordship/Ladyship. They resemble iron corpses, covered in vile xenoglyphs. As for their differences: the creatures from the ruins possess long claws, fight with savage ferocity, and, may the Holy Throne preserve us, the reports claim these abominations flay the skin from fallen Merovians and stretch it over their own metal bodies. Those who oppose them are indifferent to human flesh. They fight with cold, calculated precision, incinerating their foes from a distance with cumbersome energy weaponry."
YOU"What do we know about the xenos?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"An unusual situation — xenos slaying xenos. What do the rest of you think?"
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Zarkov"What thinking is there to be done, Aett-Vater? Xenos are the foes of the Allfather, and we must deliver annihilation upon them. Whatever tree bore the fruit of this battle, we do not know if the victor will only grow stronger afterward. Let us fall upon them with all our fury!"
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Zarkov"Striking at the right moment is a fine art, Domin. The Undying One teaches us to wait, not to give in to impulse. Let the xenos beat each other, and the God-Emperor's Tarot will tell us when to do His will."
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Zarkov"Why risk your servants? It would be better to help your enemies find each other. Trick them and lead them into each other's path. While they're busy, scout out the ruins or kill the survivors."
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YOU"Xenos are xenos. Send the 32nd Regiment to destroy all of them indiscriminately."
Zarkov"A pious decision, Lord Captain. I will immediately relay your command to purge Zarkov of xenos."
ZarkovNot for the first time, Humanity asserted its right to rule the galaxy by force of arms. The Merov Regiment thirsted for vengeance for the fallen — and took it. Their eyes and souls were ablaze, and in those flames many xenos burned before they were driven back to the ruins or exterminated.
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YOU"Let us follow your suggestion, Ulfar. Share your experience and rage with the Merovians."
Zarkov"Aett-Vater, we shall compose fine sagas of battles fierce and victories glorious! How the iron dead paid the vengeance wergeld to the valiant warriors of Zarkov!"
Zarkov"A pious decision, Lord Captain. I will immediately relay your command to purge Zarkov of xenos."
ZarkovNot for the first time, Humanity asserted its right to rule the galaxy by force of arms. The Merov Regiment thirsted for vengeance for the fallen — and took it. Their eyes and souls were ablaze, and in those flames many xenos burned before they were driven back to the ruins or exterminated.
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YOU"Wait until one side emerges victorious — and then finish them off."
Zarkov"Your orders are clear. I hope they are strong enough to swallow their rage and thirst for vengeance long enough at the sight of those God-cursed xenos."
ZarkovThe Merovians revelled in their enemies' war, placing bets on either side. The xenos victors, however, met the same fate after each skirmish: a surprise attack as soon as the last enemy had disappeared in a green flash of teleportation. And the Merovian who had just been celebrating his windfall would rain fire down on the creature he had bet on not ten minutes before.
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YOU"Let the xenos fight — and we shall wait for the God-Emperor to reveal the right moment through Kibellah's Tarot."
Zarkov"The Undying One will give us a sign when the 32nd Regiment must strike, Domin. I will be the herald of retribution."
Zarkov"Your orders are clear. I hope they are strong enough to swallow their rage and thirst for vengeance long enough at the sight of those God-cursed xenos."
ZarkovThe Merovians revelled in their enemies' war, placing bets on either side. The xenos victors, however, met the same fate after each skirmish: a surprise attack as soon as the last enemy had disappeared in a green flash of teleportation. And the Merovian who had just been celebrating his windfall would rain fire down on the creature he had bet on not ten minutes before.
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YOU"Let the xenos annihilate the xenos. The Merovians can make sure to stay out of their battles."
Zarkov"I will relay the order, Your Lordship/Ladyship. The soldiers are unlikely to be pleased, but they will follow your will."
ZarkovThe Merovians, of course, were displeased — but the rabble rarely understand the designs of their overlords. They only observed and kept their distance, all while longing to join the fray. Then came the last report: the xenos had made their way to the ruins and had taken the fighting to a den of hideous creatures that wore human flesh as clothing. No matter how their confrontation might end, Humanity and Zarkov will reap the benefits.
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YOU"I like your idea, Marazhai. See to it that we exploit our enemies' conflict to the fullest."
Zarkov"It was wise to agree with my decision — I know a thing or two about surviving inside a Kabal and reaching the top of it."
Zarkov"I will relay the order, Your Lordship/Ladyship. The soldiers are unlikely to be pleased, but they will follow your will."
ZarkovThe Merovians, of course, were displeased — but the rabble rarely understand the designs of their overlords. They only observed and kept their distance, all while longing to join the fray. Then came the last report: the xenos had made their way to the ruins and had taken the fighting to a den of hideous creatures that wore human flesh as clothing. No matter how their confrontation might end, Humanity and Zarkov will reap the benefits.
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YOU"An unusual situation — xenos slaying xenos. What do the rest of you think?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos are xenos. Send the 32nd Regiment to destroy all of them indiscriminately."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us follow your suggestion, Ulfar. Share your experience and rage with the Merovians."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait until one side emerges victorious — and then finish them off."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the xenos fight — and we shall wait for the God-Emperor to reveal the right moment through Kibellah's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the xenos annihilate the xenos. The Merovians can make sure to stay out of their battles."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like your idea, Marazhai. See to it that we exploit our enemies' conflict to the fullest."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"Zarkov never changes, Lord Captain. One species devours another. Let them weaken each other before we come."
YOU"What do we know about the xenos?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"An unusual situation — xenos slaying xenos. What do the rest of you think?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos are xenos. Send the 32nd Regiment to destroy all of them indiscriminately."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us follow your suggestion, Ulfar. Share your experience and rage with the Merovians."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait until one side emerges victorious — and then finish them off."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the xenos fight — and we shall wait for the God-Emperor to reveal the right moment through Kibellah's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the xenos annihilate the xenos. The Merovians can make sure to stay out of their battles."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like your idea, Marazhai. See to it that we exploit our enemies' conflict to the fullest."continues where this line first appears above
Zarkov"The God-Emperor protects, Lord Captain... and He calls for vengeance for the fallen! Let the Merov Regiment purge your world of the xenos infestation."
YOU"What do we know about the xenos?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"An unusual situation — xenos slaying xenos. What do the rest of you think?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Xenos are xenos. Send the 32nd Regiment to destroy all of them indiscriminately."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us follow your suggestion, Ulfar. Share your experience and rage with the Merovians."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait until one side emerges victorious — and then finish them off."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the xenos fight — and we shall wait for the God-Emperor to reveal the right moment through Kibellah's Tarot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the xenos annihilate the xenos. The Merovians can make sure to stay out of their battles."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I like your idea, Marazhai. See to it that we exploit our enemies' conflict to the fullest."continues where this line first appears above