Master"Welcome back, Lord Captain. During your absence, we assisted the ground forces by coordinating their movements from orbit. Detailed casualty and damage reports have been submitted for your perusal."
Master"I regret to inform you that the capital world has been dealt a serious blow. Xenos raids are rarely protracted affairs, but this one lasted much longer than any other — the enemies of Humanity eliminated or captured millions of your subjects. Most of the defence systems were obliterated, and several administrative complexes were razed to the ground... It will take time for Dargonus to fully recover."
Master"I have been given Scalander's reports that he failed to deliver in time. They indicate that xenos activity dropped sharply after you departed for the Cinerus Maleficum. Considering the scale of the Dargonus raid, it is safe to assume the Drukhari used up all the forces at their disposal — and may now require some time to replenish the losses. Achilleas is presently recuperating from his severe wounds, and without his aid, we are temporarily blind to the scheming of these enemies of Humanity. However, our strategists are still hoping for a lull in attacks and raids, which will allow us to gather our strength for a new conflict."
Master"Lord Captain, permission to report!" the Vox Master says, looking at you deferentially. "Your wise Lexmechanics have analysed the state of the protectorate. They believe that, thanks to your decisive actions, the acute phase of the crisis has passed. The domain of the von Valancius dynasty is no longer facing dissolution and ruin."
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Master"What's more, bringing Footfall to heel has strengthened your position as a Rogue Trader. Lady Theodora would have been glad to have such an important trade hub come under her sphere of influence."
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Master"Your exploratory ventures have broadened the borders of known space. In the future, you will be able to spread your territory to these new star systems without having to worry about competition."
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Master"The Lexmechanics also note that your successes in establishing and developing colonies serve as a promising foundation for further expansion."
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Master"In honour of such a resounding triumph, Dargonus, as the capital world of your dynasty's domain, is currently making preparations for the Magnae Accessio — a grand ceremony of your public induction as the heir of the honourable Theodora von Valancius."
YOU"Why would I need some ceremony?"
Master"It is an ancient tradition of the von Valancius dynasty. When the heir accedes to Rogue Trader status, they take a sacred oath of fealty to the Emperor and announce themselves as His steward on the dynasty's vassal worlds. It is an act of faith that is meant to remind the Rogue Trader of their mission."
Master"In the eyes of your subjects, you already are a Rogue Trader. It is now time to become one in the eyes of the Emperor."
YOU"Why would I need some ceremony?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have only just returned from Dargonus. What kind of celebrations can they hope to hold amid the ruins?"
Master"Do not underestimate Governor Drivestem's desire to find favour with Your Lordship/Ladyship. At this very moment, thousands of your subjects are clearing rubble, washing away bloodstains, sweeping the streets, and transporting corpses to the lower sectors."
Master"The wardens have been tasked with clearing the ceremony venue of the injured and those who were burned out of their houses — they will be forcibly moved to the industrial levels. Rest assured, by the start of the festivities, the capital's wounds will be, if not healed, then well hidden under elaborate set dressing."
YOU"Why would I need some ceremony?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have only just returned from Dargonus. What kind of celebrations can they hope to hold amid the ruins?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is this ceremony? I swear an oath, then I shake a lot of sweaty hands?"
MasterThe grille of the vox built into Vigdis's face lets out a short rattle that indicates a chuckle. "That much is certain, but that's not all there is to it. There will also be a reception — as well as other noble guests, the distinguished Rogue Traders Calligos Winterscale and Incendia Chorda will be in attendance. It will be a great honour for Dargonus to host three illustrious dynasties at once."
Master"Your servants wish to know your opinion on two matters related to the ceremony arrangements. The first of which is — what festive activities are to take place in the capital on this glorious day?"
YOU"Must I decide how to entertain my subjects now too?"
Master"It is not so much about the entertainment, Lord Captain, as it is about the tone you wish to set for your entire reign. These activities will let the people know who you are — as a person and as a ruler."
YOU"Must I decide how to entertain my subjects now too?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did the Rogue Traders from the other dynasties flock to Theodora's Magnae Accessio as well?"
Master"Archival records indicate that they did. Lady Theodora's Magnae Accessio was attended by the esteemed Calligos Winterscale and Aspyce Chorda, Incendia's predecessor. It is an informal tradition — by witnessing the ceremony, the heads of the other dynasties confirm that they recognise the new Rogue Trader as their equal, that they are willing to respect the new Rogue Trader's privileges and not encroach upon their holdings... no more than usual, at least."
YOU"Must I decide how to entertain my subjects now too?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did the Rogue Traders from the other dynasties flock to Theodora's Magnae Accessio as well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the poor be fed and fuel cells handed out to those in need. My reign shall begin with an act of benevolence."
Master"Your subjects will appreciate your generosity, Lord Captain. We are never short of people in need."
Master"The second matter on your servants' minds is — which two of your closest companions will be given the honour of standing by your side during the ceremony?"
YOU"Does it matter?"
Master"Absolutely. This symbolic gesture will accentuate your connection to certain classes or parties to which your companions belong. All eyes will be on you, and people will remember whom you chose as your closest allies. That is why there can be no more than two — or it won't be a unique show of favour."
YOU"Does it matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard deserves this place."
Master"The servants of House von Valancius will see in this the continuity of the dynasty's glorious traditions."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"
YOU"Does it matter?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard deserves this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix will stand with me."
Master"The presence of a member of the Inquisition beside you will serve as the best possible proof of your loyalty."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."
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YOU"I choose Idira."
Master"Even though your privileges allow you to keep an unsanctioned psyker in your retinue, not every Rogue Trader would have one at their side on such a day. The freethinkers and the scorners of rules will be impressed by your courage."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's introduce Yrliet to the public."
Master"To appear before the people in the company of a xenos? A provocative and intriguing move. It is this kind of behaviour that people expect to see from a Rogue Trader — the wielder of privileges unthinkable for other mortals."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta will be at my side."
Master"All whose hearts burn with the fire of faith will appreciate this gesture."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae has earned this right."
Master"The more enterprising of your subjects will take note that you value a person's abilities over their lineage."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The honour will go to Cassia."
Master"A great boon for Navigator House Orsellio."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal it is."
Master"The Adeptus Mechanicus will take note of this gesture."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to see Kibellah at my side."
Master"The presence of a death cultist will serve as a demonstration of your pious resolve and make your subjects tremble."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne will take his place next to me."
Master"The sight of a Proctor of the Adeptus Arbites will demonstrate your commitment to maintaining order and signal your reign's strict adherence to the Lex Imperialis."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Eogunn will stand by my side."
Master"The endorsement of the Cult Mechanicus will be an unbreakable bulwark for the dynasty, greatly increasing its prosperity."
Master"And who will be your second companion?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"One will do."
Master"As you command."
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will stand alone."
Master"As you command."continues where this line first appears above
Master"I won't keep you any further. Thank you for your time, Lord Captain."
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix will stand with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I choose Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's introduce Yrliet to the public."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta will be at my side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae has earned this right."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The honour will go to Cassia."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal it is."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to see Kibellah at my side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne will take his place next to me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Eogunn will stand by my side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"One will do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will stand alone."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard deserves this place."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heinrix will stand with me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I choose Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's introduce Yrliet to the public."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Sister Argenta will be at my side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae has earned this right."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The honour will go to Cassia."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal it is."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to see Kibellah at my side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Solomorne will take his place next to me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Eogunn will stand by my side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"One will do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will stand alone."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Execute every known embezzler, scoundrel, and conman. I will begin my reign by purging my realm of vermin."
Master"Very symbolic, Lord Captain. And beneficial to your domain."
Master"The second matter on your servants' minds is — which two of your closest companions will be given the honour of standing by your side during the ceremony?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to hear prayers and witness the people's faith."
Master"It will be done. The Emperor protects House von Valancius."
Master"The second matter on your servants' minds is — which two of your closest companions will be given the honour of standing by your side during the ceremony?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Now what does the rabble like to see... Give out enough amasec for everyone and hold fights between tougher serfs."
Master"The ability to see keenly into the hearts of one's people is a great virtue for a ruler to possess, Lord Captain."
Master"The second matter on your servants' minds is — which two of your closest companions will be given the honour of standing by your side during the ceremony?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let them decide themselves, both on this matter and the rest."
MasterShe nods in understanding. "We will strive to please you, Lord Captain."
Master"I will see to it that your instructions are delivered to Dargonus. The master of ceremonies at the palace will report to you when the capital is ready to praise your name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the poor be fed and fuel cells handed out to those in need. My reign shall begin with an act of benevolence."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Execute every known embezzler, scoundrel, and conman. I will begin my reign by purging my realm of vermin."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to hear prayers and witness the people's faith."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Now what does the rabble like to see... Give out enough amasec for everyone and hold fights between tougher serfs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let them decide themselves, both on this matter and the rest."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did the Rogue Traders from the other dynasties flock to Theodora's Magnae Accessio as well?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the poor be fed and fuel cells handed out to those in need. My reign shall begin with an act of benevolence."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Execute every known embezzler, scoundrel, and conman. I will begin my reign by purging my realm of vermin."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to hear prayers and witness the people's faith."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Now what does the rabble like to see... Give out enough amasec for everyone and hold fights between tougher serfs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let them decide themselves, both on this matter and the rest."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is this ceremony? I swear an oath, then I shake a lot of sweaty hands?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have only just returned from Dargonus. What kind of celebrations can they hope to hold amid the ruins?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is this ceremony? I swear an oath, then I shake a lot of sweaty hands?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"Governor Drivestem has vowed that not even the recent devastating and tragic events will be permitted to cast a shadow over this most glorious occasion."
YOU"Why would I need some ceremony?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have only just returned from Dargonus. What kind of celebrations can they hope to hold amid the ruins?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is this ceremony? I swear an oath, then I shake a lot of sweaty hands?"continues where this line first appears above
Master"It is with deepest awe that I inform you that the timely intervention and the resilience of the world's defenders managed to break the back of the raid, which had threatened to turn into a protracted war. Dargonus suffered losses, but the hive has sufficient capacity to restore the administrative networks and industries as expeditiously as possible. The world remains intact despite the insidious blow dealt by the xenos."
Master"I have been given Scalander's reports that he failed to deliver in time. They indicate that xenos activity dropped sharply after you departed for the Cinerus Maleficum. Considering the scale of the Dargonus raid, it is safe to assume the Drukhari used up all the forces at their disposal — and may now require some time to replenish the losses. Achilleas is presently recuperating from his severe wounds, and without his aid, we are temporarily blind to the scheming of these enemies of Humanity. However, our strategists are still hoping for a lull in attacks and raids, which will allow us to gather our strength for a new conflict."continues where this line first appears above
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Master"Lord Captain, permission to report!" the Vox Master says, looking at you deferentially. "Your wise Lexmechanics have analysed the state of the protectorate. They believe that, thanks to your decisive actions, the acute phase of the crisis has passed. The domain of the von Valancius dynasty is no longer facing dissolution and ruin."continues where this line first appears above
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Master"Does Your Lordship/Ladyship wish to depart for the palace immediately? Or would you prefer to conclude any important matters so that your induction at the Magnae Accessio will be even more triumphant?"
YOU"I will go to the palace now for the ceremony."
Master"As Your Lordship/Ladyship wills."
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YOU"There remains some unfinished business in my domain that I must attend to."