PirateSeveral ships head straight for you. The augur team reports that their drive signatures are similar to those of the Saddler of Darkness. The pirates are seeking revenge for one of their own, Victor the Hollow Heart, and they are in no mood to negotiate.
YOUAttack!
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YOUInspire your crew ahead of the battle.
YOUThreaten to make short work of the pirates just as you did their pals.
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PirateYou are surrounded by several pirate ships, and you are certain you know what they want — to avenge the theft of their property and to punish the killer of Victor the Hollow Heart.
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Entry point 3 of 10
PirateThe pirates just will not leave you alone — and it's small wonder, considering how many of those curs you have taken out. Without even trying to contact you, they launch a fierce attack.
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Entry point 4 of 10
PirateMuch to the surprise of your officers, the Saddler of Darkness appears before you again. Or, more accurately, its faithfully constructed replica. Captain Katriona enquires if you have any last words.
YOUInform her that her ship is an embarrassing imitation.
PirateKatriona's laughter is drawn out and hollow. She is only too eager to trade her rust bucket for your swift bird. The successor to the Saddler of Darkness loads its guns and charges into battle.
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YOUDeclare that you will punish her for the glory of the Emperor!
PirateThe pirate scoffs grimly. She is the shadow to His light, and even the holder of a holy Warrant cannot withstand the onslaught of all the darkness that crosses his/her path. Today will be the day Katriona's darkness obliterates you. Prepare for battle!
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YOURelay that her band's unsolicited attention has become tedious.
PirateCaptain Katriona calls you an arrogant arsehole and charges into battle. Ready the cannons!
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YOUAttack without a word.
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Entry point 5 of 10
PirateYou attract the attention of several pirate ships that have been harassing a small cargo vessel. They abandon their prey and head toward you. The officers report that the ships are flying the same colours as the Saddler of Darkness.
YOUAttack!continues where this line first appears above
YOUInspire your crew ahead of the battle.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThreaten to make short work of the pirates just as you did their pals.continues where this line first appears above
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PirateExclamations of approval echo around the ship, from the bridge to the lowermost decks. Your crew will follow you anywhere: into the warp, into darkness, into oblivion itself. Death to the pirates! Death to the enemies of the Imperium!
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Entry point 7 of 10
PirateYour crew faces the enemy with cold resolve. Your words may not have stirred their hardened souls, but they are ready for combat and that is what matters. Death to the unbelievers!
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Entry point 8 of 10
PirateThe tense radio silence is occasionally punctuated with the heavy breaths of the enemy ship's Vox Master. Your words have convinced them: the pirates forget all about revenge and flee the battlefield with their tails between their legs.
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Entry point 9 of 10
PiratePirates are said to be proud people, in their own way. The response to your threats is a torpedo launch and some choice profanity over the vox-comm, from which the Vox Master decides to shield your ears.
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Entry point 10 of 10
PirateYou are addressed by Victor the Hollow Heart, captain of the Saddler of Darkness, who quite rudely suggests that you return what you stole from the cache in the Mundus Nullius System.
YOUReturn the loot.
PirateHollow Heart accepts the shuttle containing the lost cargo and thanks you for your cooperation. A second later, shouts and shots are heard from the vox-caster of the officers sent to the Saddler of Darkness. The pirate ship is loading its guns! Prepare for battle!
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YOUOffer something in exchange.
PirateHollow Heart accepts the shuttle containing the lost cargo and thanks you for your cooperation. A second later, shouts and shots are heard from the vox-caster of the officers sent to the Saddler of Darkness. The pirate ship is loading its guns! Prepare for battle!continues where this line first appears above
YOUYou have stolen nothing, but merely confiscated substances banned in the Imperium. And are now going to punish the owner of said contraband.
PirateHollow Heart heaps curses upon you and your entire protectorate — you will regret this decision! The pirate ship is loading its guns! Prepare for battle!
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YOUAttack without a word.
PirateHollow Heart heaps curses upon you and your entire protectorate — you will regret this decision! The pirate ship is loading its guns! Prepare for battle!continues where this line first appears above