Stone"Lord Captain, the situation on Foulstone requires your attention. One of the servants tasked with the Crucible's maintenance has declared publicly that he has been liberated of all worldly concerns, for he is none other than the reincarnation of Saint Cognatius. There are some extremely questionable reports claiming that he has performed miracles. Supported by a congregation garnered by preaching, he has asked for Your Lordship/Ladyship's permission to depart from Foulstone with the Crucible in tow so that he may continue Saint Cognatius's work and use the relic to transform worlds, ones true to the faith of the Imperium, into lush, splendorous gardens."
Stone"It goes without saying that such a generous gift to the Koronus Expanse could bring great renown to Your Lordship/Ladyship, but at a heavy cost. Foulstone would turn back into a wasteland and you would lose the prestige that comes with having charge over such a valuable relic."
YOU"What do we know about this so-called Saint Cognatius reincarnate?"
Stone"Tibor Hyke, a technomat from Footfall. He now prefers to be called 'Brother Pure-Voice.' An unremarkable commoner with no family. Gaunt, unkempt, covered in scabs from working the Crucible."
Stone"He became obsessed with it from the day it was discovered. He never left his maintenance post, never rested, barely ever slept, fasting and living off stimulants and condensate from the relic's cooling circuit. Then he started having 'revelations' and eventually 'saw the truth'... or he went completely insane. His sermons are directed at commoners, appealing to them for humility and mercy. He often speaks about his former life as a saint, and many of these tales match known legends about Saint Cognatius. No anarchical pronunciations or radical deviations from the Creed have been found in his words... yet."
YOU"What do we know about this so-called Saint Cognatius reincarnate?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to hear the opinions of my advisors."
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Stone"I have had ample experience with saintly saviours like him in the past. Whatever great cause they proclaim as their mission, they genuinely, naively believe that people really do need them. If we round up enough orphans and lepers who would trip over themselves to beg our prophet for salvation, he will soon forget all about the Crucible and his holy mission. I know a few guilds of professional beggars who would be delighted to offer their services to us."
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Stone"False prophets in the streets are a common occurrence. Their sermons breed turmoil, riots, and acts of disobedience. The Inquisition recommends that such unstable agents be isolated and quietly removed."
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Stone"The Archenemy's lies take on many guises — but the Emperor's miracles are a hundredfold stronger. On more than a few occasions, He has bestowed epiphanies upon the faithful, even those of the humblest origin. I myself bear the name of a poor orphan who was granted miraculous powers by His grace. So, give me time, and I will find you the most loyal agents to escort Brother Pure-Voice on his travels. They will keep him safe if he is pure, or punish him should they sense deceit in his words. But I have a feeling that his rebirth is a true wonder!"
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Stone"The Undying One does not release the souls that have come to Him. This man is either lying or misguided. An experienced spinner will help him see the truth... or repent the deception."
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YOU"Heinrix, have your agents rid us of this troublemaker."
Stone"They will see to it that his disappearance is sufficiently mysterious so that the believers delve into speculations about his ascension instead of trying to look for the truth."
StoneThe Pure-Voiced Prophet mysteriously vanished. Rumours of his miraculous ascension immediately spread among the rabble, and soon there were those claiming to have witnessed the event.
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YOU"I entrust the Prophet to the care of the Bloodspun Web. Let my world no longer be disturbed by his delusions."
Stone"Let our duty be done. The Undying One is duty. The Undying One is death."
StoneThe Pure-Voiced Prophet disappeared in a single night. They found only a strange image of a labyrinth inscribed in his blood on the floor of his chamber. His followers gladly believed that this mysterious sign marked the ascension of "Saint Cognatius" to the Emperor, and made the cell a place of worship.
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YOU"Execute this dangerous agitator publicly. The colony must have order!"
Stone"It will be done. I will arrange for additional security measures to be taken — the false prophet's death is bound to cause some unrest."
StoneThe Pure-Voiced Prophet was arrested and mercilessly executed in front of the people. The execution reminded the Rogue Trader's faithful subjects about the virtues of obedience but stoked anger among the rabble.
StoneThe Order of the Hammer is pleased that the suspicious prophet troubles the faithful no longer.
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YOU"Make him undergo the trial of purity. Let him die trying to prove his holiness, at least so he can stop troubling the people."
Stone"It will be done. I will arrange for additional security measures to be taken — the false prophet's death is bound to cause some unrest."
StoneThe Pure-Voiced Prophet was subjected to the trial of faith and perished the next planetary turn, proving that he was nothing but a liar. This stoked anger and turmoil among the rabble.
StoneThe Order of the Hammer is pleased that the suspicious prophet troubles the faithful no longer.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, see to it that a delegation of doleful wretches keeps our 'Saint Cognatius' distracted."
Stone"Gladly, shereen. Manipulating blessed simpletons is the easiest thing in the world. There is nothing they crave more than to feel needed."
StoneThe Pure-Voiced Prophet was mobbed by an entourage of professional beggars and cripples. Upon seeing how many people need him on Foulstone, the saint reincarnate gave up on his ambitions of spreading the faith to new worlds. He vowed not to leave the planet for as long as there remained even a single soul in need of his help. He only left Foulstone once — to bless the Lord Captain's ship and counsel him/her to carry on Saint Cognatius's holy cause.
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YOU"He must be inducted into the Order of the Hammer. Forcibly, if necessary."
Stone"I will provide the prelate with additional forces for the arrest and anointment of this so-called prophet. The common folk may be opposed to his detention."
StoneThe Pure-Voiced Prophet was publicly arrested and inducted into the Order of the Hammer. He now studies the art of humility, and his words now show far greater obedience and spread fewer alleged revelations. The prelate permitted the preacher to lead a mission of pilgrimage to the Lord Captain's ship so he could offer prayers for his/her health and bless his/her ship.
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YOU"Argenta, provide the saint with an escort that will accompany him and the Crucible on his mission."
Stone"I'll get to it immediately! I will choose the best people for this task, the most devoted!"
StoneHaving loaded the Crucible onto the requisitioned voidship, the Pure-Voiced Prophet gathered up his flock and set out for distant worlds to spread His word. The spiritual authority of the Order of the Hammer suffered as a result, and the loss of the Crucible sowed substantial unrest among the populace. Before departing, the preacher expressed his appreciation by sending the Lord Captain a gift — a relic that, according to his own claims, once belonged to his previous incarnation.
StoneThe stern guards selected by Sister Argenta vigilantly provide protection for the prophet, ensuring that his thoughts remain pure.
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YOU"Give the Crucible to him — let him use it to bring worlds into the Imperium's fold."
Stone"I will inform the prelate that the potential saint is to be provided with access to the relic and a ship to bring the Emperor's light to wayward worlds."
StoneHaving loaded the Crucible onto the requisitioned voidship, the Pure-Voiced Prophet gathered up his flock and set out for distant worlds to spread His word. The spiritual authority of the Order of the Hammer suffered as a result, and the loss of the Crucible sowed substantial unrest among the populace. Before departing, the preacher expressed his appreciation by sending the Lord Captain a gift — a relic that, according to his own claims, once belonged to his previous incarnation.
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YOU"I wish to hear the opinions of my advisors."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, have your agents rid us of this troublemaker."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I entrust the Prophet to the care of the Bloodspun Web. Let my world no longer be disturbed by his delusions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Execute this dangerous agitator publicly. The colony must have order!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Make him undergo the trial of purity. Let him die trying to prove his holiness, at least so he can stop troubling the people."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, see to it that a delegation of doleful wretches keeps our 'Saint Cognatius' distracted."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"He must be inducted into the Order of the Hammer. Forcibly, if necessary."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, provide the saint with an escort that will accompany him and the Crucible on his mission."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Give the Crucible to him — let him use it to bring worlds into the Imperium's fold."continues where this line first appears above