Wounded RebelThe shaking rebel curls up on the ground under your gaze. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, no! Please, don't hurt the others!"
Wounded Rebel"I've never been in their camp — none of us have. Only the chief saw one person from their base: he came a few times, bringing weapons and orders — he said he represented a greater force than we could imagine... and he said that the governor's dogs will pay for their reprisals in the settlements. But that's not where they're hidden — they keep their distance from ordinary folks."
Wounded Rebel"We have it all worked out so that if anyone gets caught, the others aren't caught with them. But I swiped the chief's vox... I thought, after I killed the governor, I could use the message coordinates to find the base and hide out there..." The boy retrieves a vox from his pocket and holds it out to you with a shaking hand. "That's everything I know, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
YOU"Get up and come with me. I give you my word as a Rogue Trader, you will live."
Wounded RebelThe rebel looks at you in bewilderment, and then bows low before you. When he speaks, his voice trembles: "Your Lordship/Ladyship... thank you! Thank you for this kindness... I never thought I'd survive this..."
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YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."
SurvivorThe boy's body goes limp and drops to the floor.
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YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."
SurvivorThe boy's body goes limp and drops to the floor.continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 2 of 13
Wounded Rebel"I... no! No, I'd rather die!" The rebel, shaking in terror, brings his hands together and begins to pray.
YOU"You're telling me people are seeing evil spirits?"
Wounded Rebel"Yes! Others are going feral and attacking their loved ones... And then there's..." The boy lowers his voice. "People say that in some settlements... well... they've stopped upholding the law altogether. Imperial law, and... and... the law of basic, human decency. People are turning into animals."
YOU"You're telling me people are seeing evil spirits?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is behind the rebels?"
Wounded RebelHe swallows nervously and looks at you with fear. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, I beg you, don't ask me that! I can't sell out my brethren! It's over for me, but the others... I won't betray them!"
YOU"You're telling me people are seeing evil spirits?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is behind the rebels?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no end to the war on this planet until I get a handle on the situation. But to do that, I need to meet with your leader."
YOU"Tell me, or I'll tear this world apart to get rid of garbage like you and your brethren!"
YOU"How dare you rebel against a vassal of the Imperium!"
Wounded Rebel"I... My little sister was taken to the palace. Your Lordship/Ladyship, she was so little... Whenever I think about what happened to her, I want to kill everyone, the governor and everyone protecting her." The boy swallows. "All of us are grieving our own losses."
YOU"You're telling me people are seeing evil spirits?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is behind the rebels?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no end to the war on this planet until I get a handle on the situation. But to do that, I need to meet with your leader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, or I'll tear this world apart to get rid of garbage like you and your brethren!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How dare you rebel against a vassal of the Imperium!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no end to the war on this planet until I get a handle on the situation. But to do that, I need to meet with your leader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, or I'll tear this world apart to get rid of garbage like you and your brethren!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How dare you rebel against a vassal of the Imperium!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is behind the rebels?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no end to the war on this planet until I get a handle on the situation. But to do that, I need to meet with your leader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, or I'll tear this world apart to get rid of garbage like you and your brethren!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How dare you rebel against a vassal of the Imperium!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 3 of 13
Wounded RebelThe boy hesitates for a few seconds, and then his head drops limply. "As long as you keep your word..."
Wounded Rebel"I've never been in their camp — none of us have. Only the chief saw one person from their base: he came a few times, bringing weapons and orders — he said he represented a greater force than we could imagine... and he said that the governor's dogs will pay for their reprisals in the settlements. But that's not where they're hidden — they keep their distance from ordinary folks."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 4 of 13
Wounded RebelHe swallows nervously and looks at you with fear. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, I beg you, don't ask me that! I can't sell out the others... I won't betray them!"
YOU"You're telling me people are seeing evil spirits?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is behind the rebels?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no end to the war on this planet until I get a handle on the situation. But to do that, I need to meet with your leader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, or I'll tear this world apart to get rid of garbage like you and your brethren!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How dare you rebel against a vassal of the Imperium!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 5 of 13
SurvivorA few powerful blows, and the door flies open, revealing the way inside.
SurvivorInside is poorly lit, but you spot a person standing in the far corner. He is desperately gripping a discharged lasgun in his hands. At the sight of you, his eyes widen in recognition — and fear. "It c-can't be... The Rogue Trader!"
SurvivorThe young man, practically a boy, falls to his knees and stretches out his bloody hands toward you. His clothes are burned on one side and grimy with baked-in blood. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, have mercy! You are the sovereign of this planet! Only you have the power to save us!"
YOU"Why should I listen to a filthy insurgent?"
Wounded Rebel"You... you can't just stand aside while your vassals are destroying your worlds! The governor is doing whatever she wants! Rounding up families, razing whole settlements!"
Wounded Rebel"She... she's turned the whole world into a slaughterhouse! People are rounded up like grox from the settlements, supposedly to go to the palace, and they're never seen again! Her servants pour something over the fields and then people lose their minds — they start hearing voices and seeing evil spirits! And while we're dying, she's sitting behind her white walls and feasting on our bones!"
YOU"You're telling me people are seeing evil spirits?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is behind the rebels?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no end to the war on this planet until I get a handle on the situation. But to do that, I need to meet with your leader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, or I'll tear this world apart to get rid of garbage like you and your brethren!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How dare you rebel against a vassal of the Imperium!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give the rebel an easy death] "The people waiting outside will put you through far worse torment than I will. Goodbye."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "I'm done listening to you, rebel."continues where this line first appears above
Survivor(sequence)
YrlietYrliet's face twists. "Sacrifices, madness, pain, and death... even in so primitive a society as this, such rites seem... senseless, not worthy of such efforts. What is this, a random quirk of nature, or something darker?"
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Cassia"I was taught that peasants have a tendency to exaggerate their suffering due to sloth and weakness of spirit. But this young man... Vermilion thorns pierce every centimetre of his body, and grey shackles bind his hands, feet, and neck... There are no lies in his words. Only terror and desperation without end."
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Solomorne"This is not sufficient evidence for a proper accusation, but the Arbites doctrine extols vigilance. I propose we verify whether this is disinformation that the leaders of the rebellion are feeding to their underlings, or genuine testimony."
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YOU"Save you from what?"
Wounded Rebel"From Governor Vyatt! Everybody here knows what she's doing to us. We've put up with it for a long time, hoping that somebody would intervene and help us... But nobody ever did..."
Wounded Rebel"She... she's turned the whole world into a slaughterhouse! People are rounded up like grox from the settlements, supposedly to go to the palace, and they're never seen again! Her servants pour something over the fields and then people lose their minds — they start hearing voices and seeing evil spirits! And while we're dying, she's sitting behind her white walls and feasting on our bones!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the rebel] "Death to insurgents."
SurvivorThe boy's body goes limp and drops to the floor.continues where this line first appears above
Survivor(sequence)
Jae"This is one of the elusive and cunning rebels the governor's been fighting for months? Really?"
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Argenta"Youth is a time of recklessness. I heard that said more than once in the Schola Progenium and during my novitiate. But youth is also a time of directness! Let us listen to this young man before we judge him."
IdiraIdira looks at Argenta a little confused, as if she did not expect such gentleness from her. "I agree with the sister here. People don't become rebels because everything in their lives is rosy. And the kid's green as grass, it'd be a shame to kill him for nothing... Something is wrong on Janus, I can feel it — maybe he can shed some light on what's going on."
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Entry point 6 of 13
SurvivorAfter several blows, you realise that breaking down this obstacle is beyond your abilities. You can feel the wardens swapping glances behind you, and the back of your neck grows hot.
YOU"I am [Name], Rogue Trader and sovereign of this planet. In the name of the Emperor, open this door!"
YOU[Examine the door]
YOU[Break down the door]
YOU[Pick the lock]
YOU[Address the officer] "I'm done. Proceed with the clearance operation."
Security Officer"Wilco, Your Lordship/Ladyship! Please, stand back — I don't want you to get hurt."
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YOU[Step back from the door]
Security Officer"Allow us, Your Lordship/Ladyship. This rat has had free rein on the estate for long enough. We'll take care of the problem in just a minute — but please step back from the building."
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Entry point 7 of 13
SurvivorIt takes you half a minute to figure out the archaic mechanism. With a soft click, the door opens, allowing you to enter.
SurvivorInside is poorly lit, but you spot a person standing in the far corner. He is desperately gripping a discharged lasgun in his hands. At the sight of you, his eyes widen in recognition — and fear. "It c-can't be... The Rogue Trader!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 8 of 13
SurvivorThe lock refuses to surrender, despite your efforts. What's more, it seems one of the springs inside has shifted around, turning the closed lock into an immovable deadbolt.
YOU"I am [Name], Rogue Trader and sovereign of this planet. In the name of the Emperor, open this door!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Break down the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pick the lock]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the officer] "I'm done. Proceed with the clearance operation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step back from the door]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 9 of 13
SurvivorFor a long time, nothing happens. Then, the door opens with a quick click.
SurvivorThe space is small, the corners filled with inky black shadows, but you can still make out the person in the room. He is desperately gripping a discharged lasgun in his hands. The rebel looks at you in amazement. "It really is you..."
SurvivorThe young man, practically a boy, falls to his knees and stretches out his bloody hands toward you. His clothes are burned on one side and grimy with baked-in blood. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, have mercy! You are the sovereign of this planet! Only you have the power to save us!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 10 of 13
Survivor"Do you think I'm an idiot? Take your lies and choke on them, you and your damn mistress!"
YOU"I am [Name], Rogue Trader and sovereign of this planet. In the name of the Emperor, open this door!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Break down the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pick the lock]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the officer] "I'm done. Proceed with the clearance operation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step back from the door]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 11 of 13
SurvivorThe solid door is dutifully blocking your path inside. Trying to break down this slab without some kind of battering ram would be a fool's errand. Your gaze falls on the lock — a military design, typically used for external doors on government buildings.
YOU"I am [Name], Rogue Trader and sovereign of this planet. In the name of the Emperor, open this door!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Break down the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pick the lock]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the officer] "I'm done. Proceed with the clearance operation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step back from the door]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 12 of 13
SurvivorThe door looks solid and formidable, but you notice dark marks on the hinges — a sure sign that the material is degraded. The lock doesn't look new either — with a suitable tool, it could easily be opened.
YOU"I am [Name], Rogue Trader and sovereign of this planet. In the name of the Emperor, open this door!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Break down the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pick the lock]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the officer] "I'm done. Proceed with the clearance operation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step back from the door]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 13 of 13
SurvivorWhen you approach the solid-looking door, a high, boyish voice shouts out, "Piss off! You won't take me alive! Better to put a bullet in my brain than let the governor's dogs get their hands on me!"
YOU"I am [Name], Rogue Trader and sovereign of this planet. In the name of the Emperor, open this door!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Examine the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Break down the door]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Pick the lock]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the officer] "I'm done. Proceed with the clearance operation."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step back from the door]continues where this line first appears above