NecronThis mechanism reeks of antiquity, inhuman precision, and cold menace. Even momentary interference in its operation would seem to be not harmless exploration, but rather an outrage provoking immediate retribution.
YOU[Examine the device]
NecronYou realise that the fragment you discovered is only a small part of something immeasurably larger. The mechanism extends deep underground, beneath the flawless recreation of the palace bridge, entwined with its very foundations. If this device were disabled, the repercussions of the outage would reverberate throughout the entire structure.
YOU[Examine the device]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address your companions] "Do you have any insights to offer?"
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Abelard"If I were you, I would find a way to destroy or at least damage this mechanism. I have no desire to be stuck in this trap for the rest of my days."
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Heinrix"You require the Ordos' expert assessment to determine the heretical nature of this mechanism?" Heinrix pauses, then exhales and nods. "This is heresy. Destroy it."
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Pasqal"The processing capacity of this unit's cogitator is insufficient to produce a precise prognostic calculation of the consequences. Preliminary hypothesis: deactivation of the xenomechanism will precipitate a localised catastrophe, with zero survivability for all those situated at its epicentre."
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Yrliet"Do not touch that mechanism, elantach, until you grasp its nature and purpose..." Yrliet casts an appraising glance at you. "...and accept the fact that perhaps that moment will never come."
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Eogunn"I believe, Rogue Trader, that in this case we can base our actions on empirical data alone. And also on an intuitive understanding of logical principles, which the laity call 'gut instinct.' This exemplar of xenomachinery is too large and complex to be comprehended in a moment."
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Marazhai"This place... vexes me. It is long past time for us to tear all of it to pieces. I do not see why we shouldn't begin with that clumsily concealed device."
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IdiraIdira's eyes dart around several times before she speaks: "A foul business, Your Lordship/Ladyship, a risky one. They'll notice, they'll know... They will come." A violent shudder runs through the psyker's body.
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Ulfar"Why sow empty doubts, Aett-Vater? Burn that abomination and be done with it. And if it angers the xenos, so much the better."
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Jae"Smashing a big sinister machine to pieces would be a fine bit of fun, shereen!" The Cold Trader grins eagerly. "But truly, we cannot simply take it with us, can we? Then we can let it fall into no one's hands, including the masters of this place."
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YOU[Set a melta charge] "It's time to dispose of this xenos filth!"
NecronThe melta charge adheres to the dark metal with a hollow click. For a moment, the mechanism seems to awaken: a tremor runs through the casing. You arm the charge and make a hasty retreat.
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YOU[Leave the device alone] "We will find another way out."
NecronBeneath the ruptured slab, something ancient, immaculate, and alien continues to work.
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YOU[Address your companions] "Do you have any insights to offer?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Set a melta charge] "It's time to dispose of this xenos filth!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave the device alone] "We will find another way out."continues where this line first appears above
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NecronIn the crater left by the dropped shell, a sliver of some unknown mechanism peeks through the stone. Dark, solid metal carved with emerald glyphs glints beneath the debris like the exposed innards of a mortally wounded beast. Green shimmers streak ceaselessly across its surface in eerie, perfect sequence, as if every moment the unseen spirits of the xenos device are checking their receptacle and attempting to heal its grievous wounds.
YOU[Examine the device]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address your companions] "Do you have any insights to offer?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Set a melta charge] "It's time to dispose of this xenos filth!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Leave the device alone] "We will find another way out."continues where this line first appears above