Janus"Lord Captain, an Ordo Xenos punitive unit, led by acolyte Lynett Xue, has arrived on Janus. The Inquisition forces have already taken control of the governor's palace and intend to enquire into the recent anomalies on Janus."
YOU"Heinrix, why was I not notified of their arrival in advance?"
Janus"I am surprised that they have informed us of their arrival at all. It demonstrates a semblance of trust."
YOU"Heinrix, why was I not notified of their arrival in advance?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How much did the Inquisition sniff out?"
Janus(sequence)
Janus"The initial interrogations have set Lynett Xue on the tracks of the retches, toward the anomalous region. But her people continue to... dig deeper, so to speak."
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Janus"The search of the governor's palace was interrupted by a fire, which, for better or worse, was extinguished before it could destroy the residence. Hundreds of servants perished in the flames. However, the Inquisition still managed to discover traces of heretical rituals and have started their search for the governor."
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Janus"Several battle squads have moved out in the direction of the Webway Gate — how they came to learn its coordinates is unknown. So far the only things they have been able to find are xenos ruins."
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YOU"What think you, my officers and advisors?"
Janus(sequence)
Janus"Cooperating with the Inquisition would do us more good than trying to hide the current misfortunes of the colony. I can send them a message to keep us informed about the interrogation... as a favour."
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Janus"If only we could throw them a bone, and let them find the evidence they want, one that we can get by without... The rest could be concealed away from their inquisitive eyes. Like a sand lizard shedding its tail, sometimes one must cede the battle to win the war."
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Janus"If someone were to walk around my domain so brazenly, they would certainly regret it. Lay open the trap, lace it with poison, put down the bait, and wait for the enemy to end their own worthless life."
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Janus"I see only one way to make the Inquisition's sojourn on Janus brief: be proactive and give the acolyte what she is looking for."
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YOU"Heinrix, tell Lady Xue that I consider them our allies."
Janus"Lady Xue is a prudent and cautious acolyte. She's not prone to rash and daring antics."
JanusAfter Lady Xue had set up her headquarters at the governor's palace, she began to investigate the situation on Janus. All those feeling guilt for their crimes before the Emperor could only stay silent and pray.
JanusDuring her investigation, Lady Xue was able to establish that the genetic changes in the retches' bodies were caused by mysterious substances secreted into the water by xeno-obelisks. These substances did not contaminate the water until recently, as shown by the analysis of the Magos Biologis. The same xeno-obelisks appear to be linked by a chain of energy communications, also serving as sources of unknown radiation that seem to have caused the outbreak of contaminated growth in the currently uncontrolled sector of the planet. This also seems to be causing the appearance of the mysterious phantoms.
JanusAccording to Lady Xue's theory, there may be some sort of ancient mechanical construction on Janus that has awakened from its slumber. It is possible that the anomalies occurring on the planet are merely the side effects of the blasphemous machine trying to start itself.
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YOU"From this moment, the acolytes shall receive all possible assistance in their investigation."
Janus"It's the best option: the Inquisition will be satisfied and Janus will return to normal all the sooner."
JanusThe Rogue Trader's servants eagerly set about finding the smallest trace of anything that might be useful to the agents of the Inquisition. Lady Xue's people were so inundated with denunciations and testimonies that the acolytes suspected sabotage disguised as aid. However, the zealous assistance bore fruit and put the Inquisition on the right track.
JanusAfter Lady Xue had set up her headquarters at the governor's palace, she began to investigate the situation on Janus. All those feeling guilt for their crimes before the Emperor could only stay silent and pray.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the Inquisition do their job."
Janus"To serve Janus and the von Valancius dynasty!"
JanusAfter Lady Xue had set up her headquarters at the governor's palace, she began to investigate the situation on Janus. All those feeling guilt for their crimes before the Emperor could only stay silent and pray.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Aeldari will have to sacrifice some of their kinsmen to sate the hunger of the Inquisition."
Janus"Someone must die to shield their comrades from further tragedy. Alas, such is life."
JanusA group of Aeldari warriors fought a hopeless battle against the Inquisition's forces in the jungle. All the xenos fell, but not without taking Lady Xue and her closest advisors down with them.
JanusThe depleted but victorious Inquisition squad left Janus with the bodies of their fallen comrades in tow. The enforcers who provided invaluable assistance to the Inquisition in battle were publicly commended and rewarded with generous gifts. Lady Xue's records mysteriously disappeared just before the squad's departure, finding their way onto the Rogue Trader's ship.
JanusDuring her investigation, Lady Xue was able to establish that the genetic changes in the retches' bodies were caused by mysterious substances secreted into the water by xeno-obelisks. These substances did not contaminate the water until recently, as shown by the analysis of the Magos Biologis. The same xeno-obelisks appear to be linked by a chain of energy communications, also serving as sources of unknown radiation that seem to have caused the outbreak of contaminated growth in the currently uncontrolled sector of the planet. This also seems to be causing the appearance of the mysterious phantoms.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have Vistenza surrender some of her people. I want the Inquisition gone from the planet immediately."
Janus"Someone must die to shield their comrades from further tragedy. Alas, such is life."
JanusThe Inquisition's raid on the heretics' lair was successful — dozens of high-ranking aristocrats who worshipped the Ruinous Powers were exterminated. Lady Xue and her allies fell in a battle against a daemon summoned by the cult as an act of vengeance.
JanusThe depleted but victorious Inquisition squad left Janus with the bodies of their fallen comrades in tow. The enforcers who provided invaluable assistance to the Inquisition in battle were publicly commended and rewarded with generous gifts. Lady Xue's records mysteriously disappeared just before the squad's departure, finding their way onto the Rogue Trader's ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall trick them. Have my servants persuade the Inquisition that there is nothing of significance on the planet."
Janus"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
JanusThe Lord Captain's servants have taken great pains to conceal any and all evidence to create an information vacuum around the Inquisition squad. Alas, it is unlikely that Lady Xue, who has since left Janus, was taken in by this deception — her group will most likely land on the planet once again in secrecy, and the agents she recruited during her sojourn on the world will obtain the information she needs.
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YOU"Marazhai, I'm sure you can devise a treacherous trap where our uninvited guests might perish."
Janus"Oh, I love coming up with cunning traps for mon-keigh!"
JanusThe elaborate trap designed by the xenos failed — as if Lady Xue had been warned about it in advance. She disappeared into the crowds of serfs along with her people, becoming an outlaw. There is no doubt that the surviving agents of the Inquisition will cause a good deal of trouble in the future.
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JanusFollowing a fabricated trail of clues, Lady Xue and her party went deep into the jungle. After several cycles, agri-scouts found the group's dead bodies. The remains of the deceased acolytes were sent to the Inquisition with honours, and Lady Xue's notes found their way onto the Rogue Trader's flagship.
JanusDuring her investigation, Lady Xue was able to establish that the genetic changes in the retches' bodies were caused by mysterious substances secreted into the water by xeno-obelisks. These substances did not contaminate the water until recently, as shown by the analysis of the Magos Biologis. The same xeno-obelisks appear to be linked by a chain of energy communications, also serving as sources of unknown radiation that seem to have caused the outbreak of contaminated growth in the currently uncontrolled sector of the planet. This also seems to be causing the appearance of the mysterious phantoms.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I order the expulsion of those impudent fools from my world!"
Janus"It will be done, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
JanusUnder the steady sights of lasguns, the Inquisition squad was escorted to the shuttles and sent on their way. There is no doubt that they will make new attempts to infiltrate Janus, and no one knows exactly how many newly recruited agents they left behind on the planet.
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YOU"How much did the Inquisition sniff out?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What think you, my officers and advisors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix, tell Lady Xue that I consider them our allies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"From this moment, the acolytes shall receive all possible assistance in their investigation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the Inquisition do their job."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Aeldari will have to sacrifice some of their kinsmen to sate the hunger of the Inquisition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have Vistenza surrender some of her people. I want the Inquisition gone from the planet immediately."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall trick them. Have my servants persuade the Inquisition that there is nothing of significance on the planet."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Marazhai, I'm sure you can devise a treacherous trap where our uninvited guests might perish."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I order the expulsion of those impudent fools from my world!"continues where this line first appears above
Janus(sequence)
Janus"Governor Vyatt and her retinue have left the residence and fled to some secret shelter. Many of her servants and lesser followers have been executed. There's no doubt that Lady Xue knew what exactly she was looking for."
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Janus"The xeno-inhabitants of Janus have been quick to scatter into the impassable forests and lay low to avoid the attention of the Ordo Xenos. Lady Xue's people are already combing the thickets and questioning suspected xenos collaborators."