Vedka Dunawski"Your Lordship/Ladyship!" You turn around to see the captain-quartermaster catching up to you. Dunawski comes to a halt in front of you, stands to attention, and salutes. "Captain-Quartermaster Dunawski reporting for duty. I am here to serve as reinforcement. What is the plan of operation?"
Sergeant JanurThe cracking of twigs heralds the approach of people. Janur appears just as suddenly as the first time you met. Apparently, the sound that gave him away must have been his version of a polite warning.
Sergeant Janur"What a surprise, Captain-Quartermaster! I got orders from Colonel Batoshski to assist His Lordship/Her Ladyship. He didn't mention you."
Vedka Dunawski"Since you brought it up, Sergeant, the Handbook does not obligate me to report my actions to you. And as your direct superior, I did not give you leave to join His Lordship/Her Ladyship's operation."
YOU"Why would the colonel decide to send reinforcements?"
Sergeant Janur"You did right by us in the Cage and showed what you're made of. I reckon the old man believes you actually stand a chance against the creature. Must've earned a bit of his respect, I suppose."
Sergeant Janur"That's why he said he needed volunteers to support Your Lordship/Ladyship. So, here we stand."
YOU"Why would the colonel decide to send reinforcements?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain, what brings you by?"
Vedka Dunawski"According to the Handbook, my primary duty as a Guardsman is to aid the God-Emperor's faithful servants in the struggle against the enemies of Humanity, and to preserve the life of a superior even at the cost of my own. And you are to be our commander, after all."
YOU"Why would the colonel decide to send reinforcements?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain, what brings you by?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop arguing and both of you help me."
Sergeant Janur"Your Lordship/Ladyship! I have my orders, but Captain Dunawski's death would mean the end of the Cage as we know it! Please, by the God-Emperor, send her back."
Vedka Dunawski"Your Lordship/Ladyship, Janur is a fine soldier and commander. But his skills are indispensable to the entire regiment. Batoshski can find a new quartermaster, but not so skilled a scout and hunter. He must not risk himself."
YOU"Headstrong, the both of you. How has your regiment not died out yet?"
Vedka Dunawski"It is because of that very stubbornness, Your Lordship/Ladyship. We refuse to perish until our duty is done."
YOU"Headstrong, the both of you. How has your regiment not died out yet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are both courageous and irreplaceable. Stand together, shoulder to shoulder, and once again prove yourselves worthy of atonement."
YOU"You are a disgrace to the Astra Militarum. When faced with a common enemy, you bicker and stall for time. Instead of uniting and fighting."
YOU"I must consider my options."
Sergeant Janur"As you say, Your Lordship/Ladyship, but we shouldn't stand around here for too long."
YOU"Why would the colonel decide to send reinforcements?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain, what brings you by?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop arguing and both of you help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain. Sergeant. Both of you get back to camp."
Sergeant Janur"Negative, Your Lordship/Ladyship! The order came from the colonel, and you are not, as of yet, our commander."
Vedka DunawskiVedka only presses her lips tighter. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, I cannot. It would be a transgression against the God-Emperor if I did not protect you in battle!"
YOU"I have no intention of fighting alongside you. What I want is glory and that monster's blood, and you two are delaying my triumph. Get out of my sight."
Sergeant Janur"Never thought I'd... As you wish, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Atonement for the one. And today it's definitely not going to be me."
Vedka Dunawski"I knew you would wish to prove your valour by facing the Drover with only your retinue at your side! Bold, risky... Just like all the legends say Rogue Traders should act."
NPCWithout uttering another word, Janur turns on his heel and vanishes into the shadows.
NPCThe captain-quartermaster turns around and walks off in the direction of the settlement.
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YOU"The Cage needs you both. What happened to you is the fault of my dynasty. It is time to atone for the wrongs committed against your ancestors."
Sergeant JanurJanur gives Dunawski a long look. Finally, the two of them nod to each other. "Atonement for the one, Your Lordship/Ladyship. We understand."
NPCWithout uttering another word, Janur turns on his heel and vanishes into the shadows.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am a bearer of a Warrant of Trade, Rogue Trader [Name] von Valancius. And here, in the wild reaches of the Koronus Expanse, I represent the might of the God-Emperor. And you shall carry out His will."
NPCYou see how stunned the Merovians are by your reprimand. As the realisation that they are considered an undisciplined rabble sinks in, they all avert their eyes in shame.
NPCWithout uttering another word, Janur turns on his heel and vanishes into the shadows.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"According to the Astra Militarum Handbook, your defiance of a superior officer qualifies as treason. Are you quite certain you wish to be counted a traitor?"
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, I can do without your help."
Sergeant Janur"Negative, Your Lordship/Ladyship! The order came from the colonel, and you are not, as of yet, our commander."
Vedka Dunawski"You were just going on about the importance of discipline and hierarchy, and now you dare to oppose the Lord Captain's orders?"
YOU"You are a soldier, Janur. Soldiers do not debate orders."
YOU"Sergeant, your regiment needs you. My death will not affect its fate. Yours will. Go."
Sergeant JanurJanur narrows his eyes as he stares you down, then he nods curtly. "God-Emperor help you. Atonement for the one!"
NPCWithout uttering another word, Janur turns on his heel and vanishes into the shadows.
Vedka DunawskiDunawski nods to herself and turns to you. "It's a good thing you sent him back. Janur is a good soldier, but he can be too hard-headed. I have faith that our victory is certain, but Zarkov teaches you to always have a backup plan."
Vedka DunawskiDunawski seems to stand up even straighter. "Thank you for the honour you have shown me, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I know of a position that offers a view of the enemy's location."
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YOU"Janur, this creature is my prey. My glory. And my challenge. And I do not plan to share any of it with those who have looked upon me with distrust."
Sergeant JanurJanur looks you in the eye, the mutilated side of his face twitching strangely. "Well then, good luck on the hunt, even if it is your last."
Sergeant JanurJanur narrows his eyes as he stares you down, then he nods curtly. "God-Emperor help you. Atonement for the one!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain Dunawski, return to your regiment."
Vedka DunawskiVedka only presses her lips tighter. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, I cannot. It would be a transgression against the God-Emperor if I did not protect you in battle!"
Sergeant Janur"I assure you, Captain, I'm just as capable of doing that much."
YOU"I know you believe in me, captain, but who will aid your regiment if I perish here? Who besides you can grant them hope for atonement?"
YOU"The God-Emperor protects me, Captain-Quartermaster. In challenging my orders, you are challenging His will."
Vedka DunawskiDunawski bites her lip, her gaze turning distant before regaining that steely look once more. She nods grimly to you. "You are right, Your Lordship/Ladyship. May the God-Emperor protect you."
Vedka DunawskiThe captain-quartermaster turns around and walks off in the direction of the settlement.
Sergeant Janur"I know a vantage point where we can get a look at the Drover and plan our attack."
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YOU"Dunawski, your people need you. If something happened to you, it would be an irreparable loss to the 32nd."
Vedka DunawskiDunawski bites her lip, her gaze turning distant before regaining that steely look once more. She nods grimly to you. "You are right, Your Lordship/Ladyship. May the God-Emperor protect you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."
Vedka Dunawski"Your Lordship/Ladyship, I don't understand. Do you doubt my loyalty? Or my prowess in battle?"
YOU"Why would the colonel decide to send reinforcements?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain, what brings you by?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop arguing and both of you help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain. Sergeant. Both of you get back to camp."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, I can do without your help."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain Dunawski, return to your regiment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are both courageous and irreplaceable. Stand together, shoulder to shoulder, and once again prove yourselves worthy of atonement."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are a disgrace to the Astra Militarum. When faced with a common enemy, you bicker and stall for time. Instead of uniting and fighting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
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Solomorne"Have you forgotten the meaning of discipline?" The Arbitrator's voice is deceptively calm, but his tense jaw betrays his irritation. "Rogue Trader, these people are wasting their time arguing. Bring them to order, or let me." Glaito lets out a soft affirmative growl, almost blending in with his master's words.
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YOU"Captain. Sergeant. Both of you get back to camp."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, I can do without your help."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain Dunawski, return to your regiment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop arguing and both of you help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain. Sergeant. Both of you get back to camp."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, I can do without your help."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain Dunawski, return to your regiment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain, what brings you by?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop arguing and both of you help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain. Sergeant. Both of you get back to camp."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, I can do without your help."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain Dunawski, return to your regiment."continues where this line first appears above
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Sergeant Janur(no text)
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Vedka Dunawski"You are right, Your Lordship/Ladyship. No better way to atone for the deeds of our forebears than turning your weapons on a xenos. Janur?"
Sergeant Janur"Yes, Captain! Apologies for this show of weakness. I overstepped."
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Sergeant Janur"That's just pretty nonsense. Atonement is only for the one, see. If something happens to the captain-quartermaster and I survive, I'll wish I'd never been born."
Vedka Dunawski"I agree. The Handbook dictates that we always leave some of our fighters in reserve."
YOU"Headstrong, the both of you. How has your regiment not died out yet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are both courageous and irreplaceable. Stand together, shoulder to shoulder, and once again prove yourselves worthy of atonement."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are a disgrace to the Astra Militarum. When faced with a common enemy, you bicker and stall for time. Instead of uniting and fighting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
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Vedka Dunawski"It's down to chain of command, Your Lordship/Ladyship. And discipline."
YOU"Headstrong, the both of you. How has your regiment not died out yet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are both courageous and irreplaceable. Stand together, shoulder to shoulder, and once again prove yourselves worthy of atonement."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are a disgrace to the Astra Militarum. When faced with a common enemy, you bicker and stall for time. Instead of uniting and fighting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
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Vedka Dunawski(no text)
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Sergeant Janur(no text)
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Sergeant Janur(no text)
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Sergeant Janur"You're quite right there, Your Lordship/Ladyship. And it's the colonel's order that I'm not debating!"
YOU"You are a soldier, Janur. Soldiers do not debate orders."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, your regiment needs you. My death will not affect its fate. Yours will. Go."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Janur, this creature is my prey. My glory. And my challenge. And I do not plan to share any of it with those who have looked upon me with distrust."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
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Sergeant Janur(no text)
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Vedka Dunawski"I apologise, Your Lordship/Ladyship, but if you fall, there will be no atonement for us."
YOU"I know you believe in me, captain, but who will aid your regiment if I perish here? Who besides you can grant them hope for atonement?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The God-Emperor protects me, Captain-Quartermaster. In challenging my orders, you are challenging His will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Dunawski, your people need you. If something happened to you, it would be an irreparable loss to the 32nd."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must consider my options."continues where this line first appears above
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Sergeant Janur(no text)
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Vedka Dunawski"With all due respect, those same articles also state that cowardice and inaction when command is in peril also constitute treason. You may have us shot for insubordination, but we shall not abandon you."
YOU"Why would the colonel decide to send reinforcements?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain, what brings you by?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stop arguing and both of you help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain. Sergeant. Both of you get back to camp."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sergeant, I can do without your help."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Captain Dunawski, return to your regiment."continues where this line first appears above