Vivisector"It was one of the most complex procedures I have ever performed! We replaced the majority of his head augments, but it was only thanks to the knowledge of the crimson priesthood that a neural implant capable of replacing the damaged parts of the brain was found in the repositories of the Sector Bionica. They had been keeping it in storage all this time, withholding it from the laity — and for good reason, as it turns out. Isn't that right, Ferrenz?"
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Entry point 14 of 18
VivisectorFor a second, Martinax's impenetrably friendly tone cracks, and he sighs waspishly. "Yes, Lord Captain, sometimes we seriously disagree. Ferrenz believes that replacing flesh with iron, and receiving the blessing of the Omnissiah, is the privilege of the few. I, on the other hand, make no distinction between servants of the God-Emperor. Every faithful soul deserves a chance to continue working for the glory of Humanity. I'm afraid it's not always easy for Ferrenz and I to find a compromise."
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"
Vivisector"I come from a noble line on Janus. Family legend has it that my ancestors knew the secret of the planet's terraforming technology. I, on the other hand, have chosen the path that allows me to transform the person, rather than the planet. Advanced terraforming, in a way. Augmentation makes Humanity stronger than any phenomenon in nature. Isn't that what the God-Emperor wants us to be?"
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"
Vivisector"An astute observation, Lord Captain! I am proud to tell you that I had the honour of serving alongside members of the Adeptus Mechanicus back on my home planet. Among the Tech-Priests of Janus, there are entire divisions headed by Genetors. The knowledge of the Officio Medicae was essential during more complicated procedures, for the sacred remit of Genetors does not include tending to patients' mortal bodies. That is when an experienced medicae must be brought into the ritual. And thus, we found some common ground. I must stress that the esteemed Genetors do not permit me direct access to the machines, since none but they themselves are versed in the mysteries of operating them. My purview is limited to... the organic aspect."
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"
Vivisector"How could we not get along, Lord Captain? Especially after what he's done for me! I may not like his approach to people, but his exceptional healing abilities are beyond question. Besides, I am now unable to perform procedures fully by myself..."
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."
Vivisector"As you say, Lord Captain."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."
Vivisector"The God-Emperor Himself must have been watching over me... Ferrenz personally saw to it that I was brought back to life. Of course, arm implants of the configuration I require have not yet been found, but..." The Vivisector's voice trembles. "I'm still doing my duty to you and the Imperium. Helping medicae officers with diagnostics, assisting with complex cases."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"
Vivisector"It is probably a consequence of my years of practice among the Genetors." The chirurgeon listens with genuine sadness to the lilting sounds of the binharic hymn sung by the technomats to keep the ancient machine alive. "I learned much of the craft of healing from them, and after I found myself in the Sector Bionica... the machine spirit that inhabits this relic became my mentor."
Vivisector"The artistry with which this machine joins flesh and sacred metal is so laborious and delicate that no human can replicate its efforts. Many medicae officers here have accomplished great things in their practice, but these successes are only crude imitations of the healing sacraments performed by the throne on their patients. Its loss would rob the Sector Bionica of its soul, Lord Captain. We cannot allow that to happen."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"
VivisectorThe Vivisector's eyes shine with excitement. "It's incredible, Lord Captain. The lighting, the instrumentation... The servants of the Altar-Templum have awakened every sacred machine and granted us incense mixtures to dull pain! We will have fewer deaths from shock, all procedures will be completed in less time... Our work will advance to a new, unprecedented level. This is the best thing that has happened to the Sector Bionica in many decades."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."
VivisectorMartinax gives the augment in your hands a quick glance, and consternation flashes across his face. "This implant contains technology foreign to the Imperium, Lord Captain. Such creations of His enemies are cursed by the God-Emperor... I beg you to get rid of this foul article without delay!"
YOU"I ordered you to repair it, not argue with me! Now do it."
Vivisector"I am unable to carry out your order, Lord Captain, whether I wish to or now. Forgive me, but I am not graced with such profound knowledge of the Omnissiah's sacred mechanisms... unlike Genetor Ferrenz." For the first time, a spark of excitement flares in Martinax's voice at the mention of his colleague. "I am compelled to warn you, however — he may deem it beneath him to touch such dubious and heretical technology."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."
Vivisector"The Sector Bionica is a special part of the medicae facility where we employ augmetics and implants to give life back to those who have been irreparably injured. We replace lost organs with consecrated technologies and offer the maimed the chance to serve the God-Emperor once more. The sector's assistants and medicae officers report to me, while its Tech-Priests report to Genetor Ferrenz. Few vessels can boast a medicae concilium of such quality."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"
Vivisector"My primary task is to heal the flesh, Lord Captain. I oversee the processes involved in the workings of the body, and in the case of augments, how well they are joined to the flesh. You might say I make sure that the metal sacred to the Omnissiah becomes a true extension of the living body." The chirurgeon raises his chin proudly.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"
Vivisector"That's right. Ferrenz is in the business of coaxing machine spirits with the most sophisticated augmetics." Martinax's face twists into a strange expression.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"
Vivisector"I am in charge of the Sector Bionica. I do not mean to belittle the servants of the Adeptus Mechanicus in general, and certainly not Ferrenz in particular, but they have much to learn from the Officio Medicae when it comes to healing." Martinax's voice sounds undeniably smug.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."
Vivisector"I am delighted to have earned your attention, gracious Lord Captain. What exactly do you wish to know?"
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."continues where this line first appears above
Vivisector"The neural implant I had installed has not yet fully synchronised with my memory. I must cease to speak on personal matters so as not to mislead you."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."
Vivisector"Farewell."
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Vivisector"Take care of yourself, Lord Captain."
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YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vivisector"I have ceded the position of Sector Bionica Chief to Ferrenz. His approach to augmentation... is more in line with present requirements." The medicae officer winces as if he has a toothache, but tries to keep his tone light.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Hmm. I'll think about it. Let's set this conversation aside for now."
Vivisector"I am unable to carry out your order, Lord Captain, whether I wish to or now. Forgive me, but I am not graced with such profound knowledge of the Omnissiah's sacred mechanisms... unlike Genetor Ferrenz." For the first time, a spark of excitement flares in Martinax's voice at the mention of his colleague. "I am compelled to warn you, however — he may deem it beneath him to touch such dubious and heretical technology."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I think I shall heed your advice. Take it and destroy it."
Vivisector"Thank you for your trust, Lord Captain! If I may..." The Vivisector carefully takes the artefact from you.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vivisector"Ferrenz and his assistants restored my functionality. I can continue serving in the Sector Bionica in line with my previous capacity." The Vivisector's face remains impassive.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vivisector"That's in the past now. We've put our differences behind us. My thoughts have become much more structured with the installation of the neural implant, and now I don't see the need for conflict."
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."continues where this line first appears above
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Vivisector"Of course we get along! It would be unprofessional to involve my personal feelings in our work." Martinax smiles thinly. You get the persistent feeling that he has not told you the whole truth.
YOU"How did you come to serve on the flagship? How did you become a vivisector?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do the Tech-Priests permit you to work alongside them? Augmetics are their preserve, are they not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You and Ferrenz do not get along?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's talk about something else."continues where this line first appears above
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VivisectorA tall wisp of a man hurriedly turns to you. He is wearing an apron covered with dark splotches, and his thin arms are sheathed up to the elbow in medical gloves. "Your Lordship/Ladyship! I apologise for my appearance." The medicae officer bows low. "My name is Jaze Martinax, and I serve as Vivisector in the Sector Bionica. It is an untold honour to welcome you to our deck."
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vivisector"First of all, allow me to express my gratitude for permitting me to place a cortical implant in the injured man. Thanks to your mercy, one more person has been able to continue his service to the God-Emperor." The Vivisector makes the sign of the Aquila with his hands and bows to you again, even more deeply than before.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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Vivisector"Firstly, I must boldly warn you that, until the relic that powers the Sector Bionica with the miraculous knowledge of the Omnissiah is healed... to my deepest sorrow, the installation of sacred implants cannot be performed." For all his florid speech — more typical of a noble than a chirurgeon — Martinax speaks with genuine sadness.
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VivisectorThe Vivisector now has two short, ugly stumps where his arms used to be. Noticing your gaze, he flinches and averts his eyes.
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Vivisector"What brings you to the Sector Bionica, Lord Captain?" Martinax's normally expressive voice sounds dry and placid. An augmented eye stares blankly through you.
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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Vivisector"What brings you to the Sector Bionica, Lord Captain? Just say the word and we'll fix any problem!"
YOU"What happened after the attack on the Sector Bionica? I thought you were dead."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why is the implantation throne so important to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What do you think of our new equipment, Martinax?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this trinket on a frontier world. It must be restored to working order."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the Sector Bionica."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What does a Vivisector do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You work in tandem with the Genetor, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who makes the final decisions during procedures?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me more about yourself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above