AeldariThe augur crew picks up a heavily damaged xenos voidship among the countless rock masses of the asteroid belt — an Aeldari vessel, beyond a doubt. According to the von Valancius archives, about a hundred standard years ago, the Imperial Navy set up a barrier in this system against pirates and the enemies of Humanity. Countless primed mines are still scattered among the wreckage.
AeldariThe Vox Master manages to tune the ship's systems to an unconventional frequency — and the bridge suddenly fills with chime-like xenos voices. Drawn-out and mournful, they sing in an unknown tongue, but every officer on the bridge can sense that this is a dirge.
YOUThe Rogue Trader orders his/her officers to establish communications with the Aeldari vessel.
AeldariHowever, the xenos do not respond to the incoming signals. After several attempts, the frequency tuned by the Vox Master gets lost, and the mournful song fades away.
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YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.
AeldariThe Aeldari vessel's hull and engines have presumably been damaged in a collision with a small celestial body. However, it is impossible to prove or disprove this hypothesis at such a distance — the xenos' vessels differ too much from those of the Imperium.
YOUThe Rogue Trader orders his/her officers to establish communications with the Aeldari vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.
AeldariAfter several hours pass on the ship's clock, the servants of the Omnissiah present a plan for the neutralisation of the ancient mines.
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.
AeldariThe shuttle enters the asteroid field. The pilot proceeds with caution, confidently avoiding the chunks of rock and nearly imperceptible mines.
AeldariHowever, when the shuttle reaches the xenoship, the rescue team's report catches the bridge crew off-guard: the vessel's starboard side has been breached by the macro-weapons of an unknown Imperial voidship. There are... no survivors.
YOUSometimes it's simply impossible to outrun fate.
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard and lost. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. Even when the Lord Captain had the opportunity to help her people, the elantach obstinately followed the same path as the other mon-keigh, breaching the agreement. As such, the Aeldari does not see it fit to keep up her end of the bargain either — the treasures of the Children of Asuryan will not end up in the hands of those who are not worthy of them.
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AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard but still holding onto hope. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. And though she and the Lord Captain were not always in agreement, the elantach still tried to lend a helping hand. In gratitude, as she promised, she shares the coordinates of her kin's cache.
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AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard but hopeful. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. And yet the Aeldari knows that the Lord Captain made every possible effort to uphold his/her promise. For Yrliet, actions speak louder than any word. In gratitude, as she promised, she shares the coordinates of her kin's cache.
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YOUThe system has been cleared, and it is safe to proceed.
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard and lost. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. Even when the Lord Captain had the opportunity to help her people, the elantach obstinately followed the same path as the other mon-keigh, breaching the agreement. As such, the Aeldari does not see it fit to keep up her end of the bargain either — the treasures of the Children of Asuryan will not end up in the hands of those who are not worthy of them.continues where this line first appears above
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard but still holding onto hope. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. And though she and the Lord Captain were not always in agreement, the elantach still tried to lend a helping hand. In gratitude, as she promised, she shares the coordinates of her kin's cache.continues where this line first appears above
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard but hopeful. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. And yet the Aeldari knows that the Lord Captain made every possible effort to uphold his/her promise. For Yrliet, actions speak louder than any word. In gratitude, as she promised, she shares the coordinates of her kin's cache.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariShielding her eyes, Yrliet closes them and clutches the spirit stone at her breast. Coming to, the Aeldari does not speak for a time. With notes of sadness in her voice, carefully picking her words, she concedes that the elantach did all they could to save her kin... And yet it is the mon-keigh who are responsible for the loss of the Aeldari voidship. Saddened by the pain and hatred that humans have wrought upon her kind, Yrliet quietly leaves the bridge.
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AeldariThe minuscule shuttle enters the asteroid field and is almost immediately thrown off course by space debris. The pilot performs a desperate evasive manoeuvre and dodges several wrecks of these lost ships of antiquity... But the shuttle's wing clips a small asteroid, pushing it toward a nearby mine.
YOUSometimes it's simply impossible to outrun fate.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe system has been cleared, and it is safe to proceed.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariYrliet dispassionately watches the chain reaction in the asteroid field. A brilliant flash engulfs the Aeldari ship momentarily surrounded by a series of smaller bursts... she turns away, hiding her pained and forlorn gaze from the mon-keigh around her.
AeldariEven having come to, the Aeldari does not speak for a time. With notes of sadness in her voice, carefully picking her words, she concedes that the elantach did all he/she could, and quietly leaves the bridge.
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YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.
AeldariOn the Lord Captain's command, the ship's cannons fire several powerful salvos. As soon as the shots reach their mark, a cascade of soundless explosions erupts within the asteroid field and spirals around the Aeldari vessel.
AeldariOnce the explosions quiet down and the shards of asteroids, space debris, and void mines dissolve into the darkness of the void, a rescue team sets off toward the miraculously intact xenoship.
AeldariHowever, when the shuttle reaches the xenoship, the rescue team's report catches the bridge crew off-guard: the vessel's starboard side has been breached by the macro-weapons of an unknown Imperial voidship. There are... no survivors.continues where this line first appears above
AeldariNo amount of calculation can account for every single variable — a single mistake, and suddenly the next explosion detonates too close to an ice asteroid. Shattering into pieces, a block of ice crashes into the Aeldari vessel and sends it spinning into a cluster of still-active mines.
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YOUThe system has been cleared, and it is safe to proceed.continues where this line first appears above
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YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.
AeldariYrliet's cold voice traitorously cracks when she reminds the Lord Captain about the agreement made in the forests of the Lilaethan.
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides to show mercy and aid the xenos.
AeldariAnd the team awaits further instructions.
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YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.
AeldariThe Rogue Trader's crew departs the site of the ancient void battle, leaving the Aeldari ship trapped amid the minefield.
AeldariYrliet distractedly watches as the tiny Aeldari voidship disappears amid the shrinking asteroids and countless stars. With sorrow in her heart, she touches the spirit stone on her chest, closes her eyes, and bids a silent goodbye to her kin, who are left alone, inevitably doomed.
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard and lost. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. Even when the Lord Captain had the opportunity to help her people, the elantach obstinately followed the same path as the other mon-keigh, breaching the agreement. As such, the Aeldari does not see it fit to keep up her end of the bargain either — the treasures of the Children of Asuryan will not end up in the hands of those who are not worthy of them.continues where this line first appears above
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard but still holding onto hope. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. And though she and the Lord Captain were not always in agreement, the elantach still tried to lend a helping hand. In gratitude, as she promised, she shares the coordinates of her kin's cache.continues where this line first appears above
AeldariSome time after, Yrliet comes to the Lord Captain, haggard but hopeful. She says that she came aboard the mon-keigh vessel and set off into the darkness in the hopes of finding her kin but found only corpses slaughtered by Humanity's hatred. And yet the Aeldari knows that the Lord Captain made every possible effort to uphold his/her promise. For Yrliet, actions speak louder than any word. In gratitude, as she promised, she shares the coordinates of her kin's cache.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader's decisions are not up for debate. Ready weapons!
AeldariAt the Lord Captain's command, the voidship's weaponry fires several powerful volleys. As soon as the projectiles reach their target, the asteroid field is wracked by a chain of soundless explosions, and the Aeldari vessel is torn to pieces alongside the surrounding space debris and rocks.
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YOUThe system has been cleared, and it is safe to proceed.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariAt the Lord Captain's command, the voidship's weaponry fires several powerful volleys. As soon as the projectiles reach their target, the asteroid field is wracked by a chain of soundless explosions, and the Aeldari vessel is torn to pieces alongside the surrounding space debris and rocks.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariAnswering the call, Yrliet jumps to the cogitators, startling the officers on the bridge with her sudden jolt. In the hopes of understanding the mon-keigh technology and figuring out how to help her kin, the Aeldari runs in circles around blinking vid-screens, but the mysteries of the Machine God elude the xenos. Then, she turns to the Lord Captain, powerless.
AeldariYrliet is asking the elantach to help her kin who have found themselves in a trap sprung by fate. The Aeldari are worn out and weak; their song is a cry of despair. And that cry is fading.
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AeldariNow all the crew can do is hope that the calculations are correct, and that the veteran officers' experience has not let them down.
YOUThe Rogue Trader orders his/her officers to establish communications with the Aeldari vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariBut are the calculations correct? The Tech-Priests warn that in solving this kind of problem, it is impossible to account for every possibility — too many unknowns, too little time.
YOUThe Rogue Trader orders his/her officers to establish communications with the Aeldari vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariThe success of the operation is assessed as "extremely probable."
YOUThe Rogue Trader orders his/her officers to establish communications with the Aeldari vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariNow all the crew can do is hope that the calculations are correct, and that the veteran officers' experience has not let them down.
YOUThe Rogue Trader orders his/her officers to establish communications with the Aeldari vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain enquires after the state of the vessel.continues where this line first appears above
YOULogistics officers lead by Master Helmsman Ravor are ordered to plot a course for the rescue shuttle from the dynasty's flagship to the xenoship and back.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain orders the servants of the Machine Cult to prepare a plan for clearing the minefield without harming the xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Name] von Valancius sends a shuttle with an experienced pilot and scouts in hopes that the smaller vessel can bypass the ancient mines.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain gives the order to clear a path to the vessel, detonating the mines indicated by the Tech-Priests.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSaving the xenos is impossible, but at least the system can be made safe for travel. The Rogue Trader orders the minefield detonated, taking with it the Aeldari voidship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Rogue Trader decides not to risk the team and orders them to steer clear.continues where this line first appears above