AeldariA violent battle is unfolding before the Rogue Trader's eyes — patrol ships from the Chorda fleet are tearing apart two small Aeldari vessels. Once they are finished with them, the voidships give chase after the third, already damaged vessel, clearly with the intention of destroying it as well.
YOUSend a message to Incendia Chorda's fleet, ordering them to stop the battle.
AeldariThe Vox Master relays the Lord Captain's demand to stop the battle and soon returns with a reply. According to the Chorda ships, this group of xenos are malicious criminals. They are guilty of raiding this system's planets and robbing merchant vessels. Incendia Chorda's voidships are intent on performing their duty before the Emperor and exterminating the xenos.
YOUAnalyse the intact xenoship.
YOUAsk Chorda's patrol for proof of the xenos' transgressions.
YOUDemand Chorda's warships cease fire immediately and retreat.
YOUThe xenos that dared defy Humanity must be destroyed! Help Chorda's ships.
AeldariYrliet's face is distorted by regret and despair. She found some of her kin, but what awaits them instead of salvation? Only oblivion. And what awaits her? False hopes and disappointment. Not wanting to watch the deaths of those for whom her heart aches, Yrliet leaves the captain's bridge, knocking down a few officers in her path.
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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YOUConfront the Chorda fleet. The Aeldari must be saved!
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AeldariYrliet sullenly watches the unfolding chase through the stained-glass windows of the captain's bridge. She grimly concedes that no crime should go unpunished. Except her kin are... were flying transport ships. It would have been impossible for them to rob a ship, let alone launch a planetary raid — vessels such as theirs simply lack the firepower to do so. The mon-keigh are lying.
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YOUDo not interfere.
AeldariAs if guided by the Emperor's hand, the voidships adorned with the Chorda coat of arms surround the xenos. Deadly salvos erupt from their cannons and pulverise the tiny Aeldari vessel into lifeless debris.
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
YOUHelp Incendia Chorda's fleet — engage the Aeldari vessel.
AeldariYrliet's face is distorted by regret and despair. She found some of her kin, but what awaits them instead of salvation? Only oblivion. And what awaits her? False hopes and disappointment. Not wanting to watch the deaths of those for whom her heart aches, Yrliet leaves the captain's bridge, knocking down a few officers in her path.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariSeeing the last ship's impending death, Yrliet calls out to the Lord Captain, her voice trembling slightly. Only the Rogue Trader's intervention can save her kin from the massacre.
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AeldariBy the Lord Captain's order, House Chorda's ships have been annihilated.
AeldariMeanwhile, the wounded xenoship is rapidly distancing itself from the recent battlefield, attempting to hide in the shadow of the nearest world. Every attempt to contact it is met with frustration, and the Vox Master reports that the vessel is in deplorable condition — who knows how much more the xenotechnology can endure before the irreparable happens.
YOULet Yrliet speak with her kin.
YOUGive chase to the xenoship.
AeldariTrying to outpace the pursuit of the next mon-keigh vessel, the Aeldari overload their voidship's drives. One of the damaged engines is unable to bear the strain. Before the eyes of a hundred officers, the xenoship flashes a fiery light blue through the stained-glass windows as thousands of tiny shards disperse across the system
AeldariThe bridge officers openly rejoice, offering prayers to the Emperor — today the Expanse is cleansed of more filth, the enemies of Humanity. What is this if not His providence?
AeldariAnd only the thin figure of the Aeldari stands motionless against the backdrop of the intricate stained-glass windows, mourning the fallen in solemn silence. Once the pain in Yrliet's soul is numbed, she turns to the Lord Captain and nods — a short gesture of gratitude for their attempt to save those who could hardly be saved.
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
YOUOpen fire on the wounded ship.
AeldariDeadly salvos erupt from the flagship's cannons and pulverise the tiny Aeldari vessel into lifeless debris.
AeldariYrliet looks through the stained-glass windows of the captain's bridge, watching the shots tear the tiny vessel apart, pondering the cruelty of the mon-keigh. When they hold another's fate in their grasp, they grant the hope of salvation lightly... until suddenly snatching it away along with their victim's life.
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 xenos have been saved from Chorda's vessels — their future fate does not concern the Rogue Trader.
AeldariYrliet watches through the stained-glass windows of the captain's bridge as the minuscule vessel hides behind one of the system's worlds. How cruel the mon-keigh are. Having power over the destinies of others, they readily give hope for salvation one moment... and then take it away the next, leaving the suffering to their 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.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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AeldariThe Aeldari are too scared and resentful of the mon-keigh for the recent deaths of their kin to answer incoming hails. Despite this, Yrliet is certain that she can convince them to cooperate with the elantach if she is allowed to speak with them.
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AeldariLike most Aeldari vessels, this one seems quick, manoeuvrable, and well-armed. These xenos are entirely capable of plundering a small trading vessel.
YOUAnalyse the intact xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUAsk Chorda's patrol for proof of the xenos' transgressions.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand Chorda's warships cease fire immediately and retreat.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe xenos that dared defy Humanity must be destroyed! Help Chorda's ships.continues where this line first appears above
YOUConfront the Chorda fleet. The Aeldari must be saved!continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariThe patrol's captain reluctantly admits that there is no conclusive proof — this system is sometimes the target of pirate raids. However, this changes nothing, for His servants have no mercy for the enemies of Humanity.
YOUAnalyse the intact xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUAsk Chorda's patrol for proof of the xenos' transgressions.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand Chorda's warships cease fire immediately and retreat.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe xenos that dared defy Humanity must be destroyed! Help Chorda's ships.continues where this line first appears above
YOUConfront the Chorda fleet. The Aeldari must be saved!continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariThe patrol's captain is outraged by the distrust. A Rogue Trader's will must be obeyed, but the xenoships are currently on the border of the Chorda dynasty's holdings. Exterminating any and all enemies of Humanity on the protectorate's trade routes is a direct order from the Lord Captain, Incendia Chorda, herself.
YOUAnalyse the intact xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUAsk Chorda's patrol for proof of the xenos' transgressions.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand Chorda's warships cease fire immediately and retreat.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe xenos that dared defy Humanity must be destroyed! Help Chorda's ships.continues where this line first appears above
YOUConfront the Chorda fleet. The Aeldari must be saved!continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariUnwilling to engage in open battle against the flagship of a foreign dynasty, the patrol reluctantly leaves its prey and retreats to the edge of the system.
AeldariMeanwhile, the wounded xenoship is rapidly distancing itself from the recent battlefield, attempting to hide in the shadow of the nearest world. Every attempt to contact it is met with frustration, and the Vox Master reports that the vessel is in deplorable condition — who knows how much more the xenotechnology can endure before the irreparable happens.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariThe Chorda dynasty patrol will defend the protectorate's borders — be it from invading xenos or from the threat of another Rogue Trader. Prepare for battle!
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AeldariTwo watches pass, and the xenos finally decide to answer Yrliet's pleas concerning the elantach's assistance. Guardedly asking how exactly the mon-keigh can help their vessel, the Aeldari note that the humans' primitive technologies are incapable of healing the Aeldari vessel's wounds. The sudden benevolence of one human is equally incapable of bringing back those who perished in the recent engagement.
YOUGrant the Aeldari the Rogue Trader's protection by accepting them aboard the ship.
AeldariThe Aeldari accept their fate with forced humility. They do not resist, but neither do they appear uplifted by their rescue. They see their stay on a mon-keigh ship as imprisonment filled with uncertainty about what awaits them next.
AeldariAfter a few watches, the xenos' suspicions are validated. The presence of outsiders who filled the lower decks was perceived by ordinary people as an invasion of godless mutants. Shouting prayers to the Emperor, they rushed to depressurise the compartment containing the xenos alongside those who were "touched by the filth of the unclean."
YOUThe Rogue Trader sends punitive squads to the lower decks to hunt those responsible for the xenos' deaths.
AeldariYrliet can only shake her head: mon-keigh deaths will not bring her kin back to life, it will only spread even greater hatred. And the gap between humans and Aeldari will grow even wider.
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
YOUPerhaps humans and xenos simply cannot coexist in this world.
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
AeldariThe horrible news shakes Yrliet. She blames herself for the deaths of her kin and regrets the hatred of the mon-keigh toward her kind, a foolish product of fear.
YOUThe Rogue Trader sends punitive squads to the lower decks to hunt those responsible for the xenos' deaths.continues where this line first appears above
YOUPerhaps humans and xenos simply cannot coexist in this world.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDirect the Aeldari ship to Janus — the xenos can find refuge among their kind there.
AeldariThe xenos half-heartedly thank the Rogue Trader and turn their ship toward distant stars and inevitable death in the void. No words are exchanged on the bridge, but everyone understands that the wounded ship will never make it there. A few Terran days later, a blue flash at the edge of the system confirms the vessel's unfortunate fate.
AeldariAnd only the thin figure of the Aeldari stands motionless against the backdrop of the intricate stained-glass windows, mourning the fallen in solemn silence. Once the pain in Yrliet's soul is numbed, she turns to the Lord Captain and nods — a short gesture of gratitude for their attempt to save those who could hardly be saved.continues where this line first appears above
YOUMercifully grant the xenos provisions and medicines.
AeldariThe xenos half-heartedly thank the Rogue Trader and turn their ship toward distant stars and inevitable death in the void. No words are exchanged on the bridge, but everyone understands that the wounded ship will never make it there. A few Terran days later, a blue flash at the edge of the system confirms the vessel's unfortunate fate.continues where this line first appears above
YOUOpen fire on the wounded ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe xenos have been saved from Chorda's vessels — their future fate does not concern the Rogue Trader.continues where this line first appears above
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AeldariYrliet appeals to her kin's wisdom, but the words of the Outcast cannot make them trust mon-keigh — the pain of loss fills the Aeldari hearts. Only recently did the humans destroy two vessels of the Children of Asuryan, and now they offer aid? Worse, they offer aid through the mouth of their captive sister! No. The Aeldari will not fall for this trick.
AeldariTrying to outpace the pursuit of the next mon-keigh vessel, the Aeldari overload their voidship's drives. One of the damaged engines is unable to bear the strain. Before the eyes of a hundred officers, the xenoship flashes a fiery light blue through the stained-glass windows as thousands of tiny shards disperse across the systemcontinues where this line first appears above
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AeldariDespite the presence of some weaponry, the xenoship is more likely meant for transporting cargo or the xenos themselves rather than direct combat.
YOUAnalyse the intact xenoship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUAsk Chorda's patrol for proof of the xenos' transgressions.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand Chorda's warships cease fire immediately and retreat.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe xenos that dared defy Humanity must be destroyed! Help Chorda's ships.continues where this line first appears above
YOUConfront the Chorda fleet. The Aeldari must be saved!continues where this line first appears above