Stone"I will relay your will to the representatives of the deliberating parties."
StoneAfter some preparation, the Explorators presented several pieces of evidence to support their claim, the most convincing of them being sacred blueprints of parts similar to those used in the Crucible. By the end of their speech, most were fully convinced that the Order of the Hammer's relic is indeed archeotech. Protests from the dissatisfied minority that called many of the Explorators' arguments into question were ignored.
StoneIn spite of losing the argument, the monks of the Order of the Hammer soon found enough humility within themselves to make peace with the results of the deliberations.
StoneResearch into the Crucible has identified it as a device for surface terraforming. Fuelled by the geothermal energy of the planet, it could turn a wasteland into a blooming garden. However, a way to launch it has yet to be found.
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StoneThe monks continued to lament the outcome of the deliberations long after they had ended. The devout believers refused to accept their defeat, and for a long time after, many discussions and heated debates were held regarding the Crucible being unjustly entrusted into the Tech-Priests' care.
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Stone"Request approved. Initiating the ceremony of accessing the Fleet's catalogue."
StoneWhen the precedent discovered by the venerable Magos was presented at the arbitration, the monks of the Order of the Hammer had no choice but to bow to the will of the Explorators.
StoneIn spite of losing the argument, the monks of the Order of the Hammer soon found enough humility within themselves to make peace with the results of the deliberations.continues where this line first appears above
StoneThe monks continued to lament the outcome of the deliberations long after they had ended. The devout believers refused to accept their defeat, and for a long time after, many discussions and heated debates were held regarding the Crucible being unjustly entrusted into the Tech-Priests' care.continues where this line first appears above
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Stone"Now I feel uneasy at the thought that I have become the mastermind of this deceit."
StoneAfter some time, the Crucible revealed a miraculous vision: sacred images of martyrs appeared before the awestruck witnesses and blessed the ancient artefact. And even though some claimed to have caught a glimpse of some suspicious individuals operating lens machines, most of those present acknowledged the fact of this miracle, and the status of the Crucible as a relic.
StoneThe Explorators have made peace with their loss and asked permission to conduct several of their own rituals with the Crucible. When the tech-liturgies had been completed, the Tech-Priests departed Foulstone.
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StoneThe outcome of the dispute angered the followers of the Adeptus Mechanicus. The Explorators feel that this decision in favour of the Order of the Hammer should be recorded as a violation of the sacred privileges of Mars, and that this fact should be taken into account during any further interactions with the involved parties.
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Stone"Let's see how long it takes for them to come to a consensus now."
StoneAs soon as news of the Rogue Trader's bellicose stance on the Crucible reached the ears of the disputing sides, they unanimously decided to start looking for a compromise. It only took them several cycles to reach an agreement on their collective maintenance of the Crucible.
StoneIn the process of forming their alliance, the monks and the Tech-Priests have discovered they have something in common — both groups hold strong convictions and are truly devoted to their relics, and thus the two sides are now endeavouring to see one another as true like-minded supporters, not mere reluctant allies.
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StoneDespite the formal agreements, both sides remained unsatisfied with the results of the deliberations.
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Stone"It shall be done, Lord Captain."
StonePeople concerned about the fate of the Crucible descended upon Foulstone in droves. Among them were not only high-ranking clerics but also powerful aristocrats and other people of influence and piety. Realising the likely consequences of continuing their struggle, the Tech-Priests had no choice but to back down.
StoneThe Explorators have made peace with their loss and asked permission to conduct several of their own rituals with the Crucible. When the tech-liturgies had been completed, the Tech-Priests departed Foulstone.continues where this line first appears above
StoneThe outcome of the dispute angered the followers of the Adeptus Mechanicus. The Explorators feel that this decision in favour of the Order of the Hammer should be recorded as a violation of the sacred privileges of Mars, and that this fact should be taken into account during any further interactions with the involved parties.continues where this line first appears above
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Stone"I will relay your will to the representatives of the deliberating parties."
StoneDay and night, logisticars and scribes pored over the list of recorded miraculous events related to the Crucible. Alas, they had to refer to chronicles so ancient and fragmentary that not all of the Tech-Priests were satisfied with the multiple tomes of research presented to them. When their work was complete and presented during the arbitration, the evident sanctity of the ancient mechanism was officially acknowledged. The Crucible was destined to remain in the purview of the Order of the Hammer.
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Stone"I will relay your will to the representatives of the deliberating parties."
StoneObeying the word of the Rogue Trader, the Explorators and the monks started looking for ways to reach a compromise. It took them several cycles to formulate and record all the agreements and vows, but eventually an alliance was concluded.
StoneIn the process of forming their alliance, the monks and the Tech-Priests have discovered they have something in common — both groups hold strong convictions and are truly devoted to their relics, and thus the two sides are now endeavouring to see one another as true like-minded supporters, not mere reluctant allies.continues where this line first appears above
StoneDespite the formal agreements, both sides remained unsatisfied with the results of the deliberations.continues where this line first appears above
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Stone"I will relay your will to the representatives of the deliberating parties."
StoneIn spite of the many hours spent praying over the machine's dashboard and anointing its parts with sacred unguents, the Explorators could not arouse the Crucible's machine spirit from its slumber and tame it. Disgraced by the failure, the Tech-Priests were defeated in their claim — the artefact was declared a relic.
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Stone"An incredible find has been made on Foulstone, Lord Captain! A lost volume of Saint Keefe's diary has been discovered during the restoration of his crypt. By following the saint's words, the Order of the Hammer was able to find a cryptoark containing a tech-relic of Saint Cognatius — the Crucible. Keefe's writings on it are vague: it is called 'the sculptor and transformer, granting life and grace.' The Explorators have sent a delegation to lay claim to the treasure, which has sparked a heated dispute that has been going on for many days."
YOU"What are the main points of the dispute?"
Stone"The Tech-Priests claim that the privileges of the Adeptus Mechanicus oblige the Order of the Hammer to hand any sacred archeotech over to them. They argue that the Crucible should be considered not a personal possession of the saint, but rather an object temporarily entrusted into his care. The Order of the Hammer rejects this thesis, insisting that the right to care for such sacred objects belongs to the Ecclesiarchy's cults, and since Cognatius was canonised, then the Crucible should be regarded as a blessed relic, not archeotech."
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YOU"How fierce are the deliberations?"
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Stone"Quite. The discussions have been happening now for more than eight cycles without interruption. Both sides have provided more than a hundred experts on scholarly wisdom and law and have put forward around four thousand theses, arguments, and testimonies. A special Administratum commission, comprised of two hundred armed clerks, has arrived to pass a verdict and enforce the law. This may well be the largest religious dispute in the Expanse's history."
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Stone"Prelate Tychon is advocating for the doctrine of co-protection, and the Explorators' intransigence grows ever weaker. Perhaps they will agree on a compromise."
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Stone"Prelate Lugnalia is vehemently defending the rights of the Order and seems to have managed to instil a touch of righteous fear in the Explorators. Perhaps it will keep them from taking revenge if the dispute does not conclude in their favour."
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Stone"Prelate Nigmus does not seem to be too keen on fighting. It seems that he is subtly preparing the Order for the loss of this dispute and is trying to avoid an uproar in the priesthood."
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Stone"Prelate Inocrant is not participating in the dispute due to his lack of oratory talent. But at the council with the priesthood, he raised an interesting point — proposing to the Explorators to start the Crucible in order to prove their rightful heritage. There is reasonable doubt that they will be able to do so, however — the relic is too old."
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Stone"The trio of prelates have called upon pilgrims to mobilise — a tactic for spreading awareness of the present situation. In diplomatic terms, the Order of the Hammer has not made any threats; however, there is a clear implication that, unless the Tech-Priests back down, the Mechanicus risk incurring the wrath of the faithful."
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YOU"What say my companions?"
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Stone"It is likely that the research contained in the ancient treatises and archival repositories of the Adeptus Mechanicus will provide factual information on similar precedent. I can spare some of my computing power to find such a case and provide my brothers and sisters with the information that is necessary to win this dispute."
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Stone"I believe that the Chronicles of the Amalinian Conclave describe mystical miracles witnessed by zealots while praying at an ancient banner of Saint Capius... Should the Crucible perform a similar miracle, then no doubts will remain that it is indeed a holy relic and not the property of the Adeptus Mechanicus."
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Stone"Shereen, do you know the best motivation to make your enemies ripe for the compromise? The danger of losing any sort of benefit. It is within your power to take the Crucible for yourself using the privilege of your Warrant if you so desire... Why do you not imply such a possibility to the parties involved?"
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YOU"Pasqal, find a precedent that would convince the Order that you are right."
YOU"If the Explorators can prove that the Crucible is an archeotech mechanism and not a relic, then they may become its curators."
YOU"Cassia has brought up an interesting idea. Let a convincing miracle happen that would prove that this Crucible is a true relic."
YOU"If the Explorators start the Crucible, then they will take it for themselves. Otherwise, they should leave."
YOU"The Order should make a list of all the documented miracles involving the Crucible to argue their case."
YOU"Jae is right. Make it clear to all those involved that, if they will not come to a consensus, then I will take Crucible for myself."
YOU"If they all need the Crucible so badly, then they should agree to alternate service to it."
YOU"Call a congress of believers and respected Ecclesiarchs. We will overwhelm the Explorators with sheer numbers."
YOU"How fierce are the deliberations?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What say my companions?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, find a precedent that would convince the Order that you are right."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Explorators can prove that the Crucible is an archeotech mechanism and not a relic, then they may become its curators."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Cassia has brought up an interesting idea. Let a convincing miracle happen that would prove that this Crucible is a true relic."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If the Explorators start the Crucible, then they will take it for themselves. Otherwise, they should leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Order should make a list of all the documented miracles involving the Crucible to argue their case."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae is right. Make it clear to all those involved that, if they will not come to a consensus, then I will take Crucible for myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If they all need the Crucible so badly, then they should agree to alternate service to it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Call a congress of believers and respected Ecclesiarchs. We will overwhelm the Explorators with sheer numbers."continues where this line first appears above