PasqalThe painfully thin Tech-Priest turns sharply toward you. The sudden movement makes his chromed augmetics briefly clang. His grey eyes, set under furrowed brows, almost blend into the pale skin of his face, and he levels you with a heavy, dour stare.
Pasqal"Identification. Unit Logis Quartz-Krame. Official trade representative of the Explorator Cognisance Fleet. The unit supervises supply routes in the Rykad System. Ensures the security of the combat arsenal. Performs commercial transactions and secures mutually beneficial contracts."
Pasqal(sequence)
PasqalWhen the Tech-Priest notices Pasqal, his eyes widen. His vox-unit immediately lets out a string of screeching binharic, a tortuously long tirade in which the volume rises and falls seemingly at random. When it is finally over, the Omnissiah's servant bows his head in deference.
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Pasqal"Unit Quartz-Krame requests permission to transfer information. The Rogue Trader possesses a supreme degree of power. The potential to influence the current leadership. The ability to restore order in the Rykad System."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."
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YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"
Pasqal"A detailed complaint. I recommend you consider Unit Quartz-Krame's request to transfer information."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"
PasqalThe Tech-Priest says, sharply and curtly, "Haphazard and careless decisions on the part of the Rykad Minoris governor have led to unacceptable consequences. Communication with the Adeptus Mechanicus sanctum has been lost. Troops must be sent to the Hallowed Electrodynamic Cenobium without delay. Restoring communication with the Electro-Priests and ensuring the sanctum's security are our top priorities."
Pasqal"You are the head of a Rogue Trader dynasty. Your position enables you to exert influence—" The Tech-Priest pauses for a moment. "—and pressure on the subjects of the Imperium. Unit Quartz-Krame requests assistance. The actions of Governor Faisal Rykadi ab Medineh af Koronus must be influenced. Demand that troops be sent to the holy monastery of the Adeptus Mechanicus."
YOU"I will discuss it with the governor."
Pasqal"Unit Quartz-Krame is grateful. The Rogue Trader is highly likely to successfully influence the future actions of the local authorities."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"
Pasqal"Retrieving archived data. Over seventy Terran years ago, the governor of Rykad Minoris and authorised representatives of the Explorator Cognisance Fleet made an agreement. Its goal was mutual benefit through cooperation. Unit Logis Quartz-Krame is the Fleet's appointed trade agent. The unit is responsible for maintenance of the arsenal and the combat machinery."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"
Pasqal"The Cognisance Fleet's presence in the Rykad System is negligible. Its research activities in the system have been concluded. A limited presence is maintained for the purposes of logistical support. Fulfilment of vows to maintain the Omnissiah's creations. Spiritual oversight."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"
Pasqal"Unit Quartz-Krame has had no previous communications with Unit Abel Haneumann. The memory sector contains other data related to this query."
Pasqal"Various resources and data storage devices of interest have been extracted by the standing army of Rykad Minoris for preservation purposes. The command centre currently hosts a cogitator that was used by Unit Abel Haneumann. Appeal to the cogitator's spirits for further information."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."
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YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Pasqal(sequence)
Pasqal"Blessed are the armourers, for there can be no Imperium without them."
Pasqal"Blessed are the valiant warriors, for there is no end to the darkness without them." The Omnissiah's servants exchange short binharic mantras filled with intimidating solemnity.
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YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What will I get in return for my help?"
PasqalThe Tech-Priest stares at you without blinking. "Awareness of the fact that the Rogue Trader did not stand aside and has influenced the future of the Hallowed Electrodynamic Cenobium. Including the possible rescue of the most holy Electro-Priests. Unit Quartz-Krame can promise no more."
YOU"I will discuss it with the governor."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What will I get in return for my help?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor is carrying out his immediate duties. I do not intend to interfere."
PasqalThe priest pierces you with his grim gaze as his vox-caster tensely crackles. A few seconds later, he nods briefly. "Answer accepted. The future of the Adeptus Mechanicus sanctum remains under threat."
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor is carrying out his immediate duties. I do not intend to interfere."continues where this line first appears above
Pasqal(sequence)
Pasqal"I observe that this world's authorities lack diligence in the performance of their duties."
Pasqal"This statement is true!" United in their denunciations and brimming with righteous criticism, the pair in red exchange knowing nods.
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YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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Pasqal"Unit Quartz-Krame requests permission to negotiate trade agreements. Are you open to a commercial transaction?"
YOU"Show me your arsenal. I accept the commercial transaction."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal? What was that?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Permission to transfer information granted. What do you wish to tell me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator, aren't you? What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet doing in the Rykad System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you know anything about the Tech-Priest Abel Haneumann?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Pasqal"Unit Quartz-Krame requests permission to transfer information. The Rogue Trader possesses a supreme degree of power. The potential to influence the current leadership. The ability to restore order in the Rykad System."continues where this line first appears above