Vendor"//Recognising//Greeting//Transmitting deference signal to// the unit defined as the liberator of the sacred world of Eufrates II. May the Omnissiah protect His //faithful//vow-algorithm-compliant// servants."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."
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YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."
Vendor"Confirmed. I wish to //discharge//reciprocally validate// the mutual contractual obligation designated Logisticar Theta."
Vendor"Under the contractual obligation in question, 34.761 Terran years ago the Explorator Cognisance Fleet received from //representatives//authorised units// of the von Valancius dynasty a volume of high-grade promethium equal to the fuel capacity of six Tantalion void tankers."
Vendor(sequence)
Abelard"Received it, and then didn't pay. Compensate. Remunerate. Settle accounts. Should I go on, or is that enough synonyms?"
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Vendor"The stipulated //payment//reciprocal offering// from the Cognisance Fleet can be made to von Valancius assets at the current time, after which the contractual obligation will be //fulfilled//archived//. Confirm your status regarding acceptance of the //payment//reciprocal offering//."
YOU"You waited thirty years to pay up?"
Vendor"Execution of //payment//reciprocal offering// is in accordance with the specifications of the contractual obligation. Allocation of assets from the holdings of the Cognisance Fleet was initiated when the tankers reached the main squadron... 14.905 Terran years after the initial transaction."
Vendor"The asset allocation process concluded... 2.663 Terran years later. Transportation of assets to the Furibundus System took... 16.862 Terran years. Final delivery of assets to Footfall took... 0.331 Terran years."
YOU"You waited thirty years to pay up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are saying that my dynasty has had extensive business dealings with you?"
Vendor"This statement is true. The Cognisance Fleet concluded 1292 contractual obligations with the von Valancius dynasty as //represented//led//administered// by the counterparty identified as Theodora von Valancius."
Vendor"The most substantial was Pact 8-Yul, in accordance with which Archmagos Cubis Delphim, Data-Usher of the Sevenfold-Hallowed Workshop of the sacred world of Eufrates II, was transferred to the planet Kiava Gamma to //perform the duties of//minister as// its Fabricator-Censor. The services of such a highly //enlightened//enhanced//authorised// servant were //recompensed via the offering of//paid for with// a seven-year contract granting the Fleet's exploration vessels maintenance privileges at the Kiava Gamma facilities."
YOU"You waited thirty years to pay up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are saying that my dynasty has had extensive business dealings with you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What payment can I expect?"
Vendor"//Universal mobile orbital deployment extractiums//Astra Arator processing complexes// in the quantity stipulated in the contractual obligation. Each unit has undergone a cycle of maintenance liturgies and has been assessed for conformance to the sacred Standard Template Construct."
YOU"You waited thirty years to pay up?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are saying that my dynasty has had extensive business dealings with you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What payment can I expect?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I confirm I am willing to accept the payment."
Vendor"The request is accepted. The sacred machines will be loaded into the hold of your vessel. The contractual obligation Logisticar Theta is concluded. The Cognisance Fleet thanks House von Valancius for its cooperation."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"
Vendor"Under the contractual obligation in question, 34.761 Terran years ago the Explorator Cognisance Fleet received from //representatives//authorised units// of the von Valancius dynasty a volume of high-grade promethium equal to the fuel capacity of six Tantalion void tankers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."
Vendor"The priesthood of the Adeptus Mechanicus //is interested in//considers expeditious// cooperation with Rogue Traders. Under the terms of the Treaty of Mars, it is willing to provide services to the von Valancius dynasty. The priority of service tasks can be raised if diplomatic links are strengthened."
Vendor"The Cognisance Fleet will be //glad//alternative unavailable// to accept: 1) any samples of sacred technology; 2) samples of profane xenotech; 3) miscellaneous items. Reminder: storage, study, and/or disposal of the aforementioned objects with the exception of 3) miscellaneous items is the preferential right of the Adeptus Mechanicus."
Vendor(sequence)
Jae"Oh, it most certainly is, esteemed one." The venom that is seeping from Jae's honeyed voice could probably kill a large grox.
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Eogunn"Notably, the semantic capacity of the third category encompasses an extremely wide range of... entities." The Manipulus gives a barely noticeable smile. "The foresight of the Cognisance Fleet is truly remarkable."
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Vendor"The Explorator Fleet will also accept information about planets in the Koronus Expanse that have not previously been recorded in the planetary register."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"
Vendor"Omnifaceted study of the Koronus Expanse is the //sacred mission//operational objective// of the Cognisance Fleet. Information about the planets and star systems of the Koronus Expanse //must//will// be compiled, studied, and transferred to the holy repositories of Mars upon completion of the //great march of Exploration//mission//. This process increases the totality of knowledge and decreases the totality of ignorance in the universe."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."
VendorWith a respectful nod, the Tech-Priest takes the data-slate. "The collected data is //of interest//significant//compliant with the criteria for cooperation//. The Cognisance Fleet thanks you for your contribution and guarantees the provision of a reciprocal //service//indulgence// in the form of parts and equipment."
Vendor"Reporting: the Kappa Thread supply line is ready to continue cooperation with the von Valancius dynasty in the sphere of planetary reconnaissance."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"
Vendor"The Cognisance Fleet //finds it reasonable to believe//believes// that forbidden knowledge in the hands of the laity causes destruction and violations that go against the Omnissiah's will. Weakness of mind and will unleashes xenoheresy, which consumes the laity whole."
Vendor"An example that demonstrates the outlined pattern: a void station in the system of Langrenn's Belt. According to the data available to the Cognisance Fleet, the heretics on the station have trade relations with xenos for the sake of obtaining dangerous and pernicious technology. The destruction of these heretics is of high priority, but not high enough to demand immediate action."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"
Vendor"Negative. Units that identified themselves as confessors did indeed //perform an intrusion//approach us//. They were informed that members of the Adeptus Mechanicus exist outside their jurisdiction. A theological dispute followed." Opticon-22 falls into a cryptic silence.
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."
Vendor"Information assistance will be provided."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."
Vendor"The designation 'Opticon' is an identifier with //an illustrious history//a significant number of archive references// and is used by many Explorators in the Cognisance Fleet. The extension '22' is a custom addition made by the current unit designed to highlight the unit's unique personality."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"
Vendor"The Cognisance Fleet is an Explorator Fleet //formed//produced// by the Adeptus Mechanicus for the purpose of //surveying//optionally conquering// the Koronus Expanse. The fleet's core squadron is located in — data classified — while auxiliary echelons and autonomous void vessels are operating throughout the entirety of the Koronus Expanse."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"
Vendor"This unit functioned as a senior planetary scout for the duration of — data classified — procedural cycles. It was distinguished with: 1) three promotions by one grade, 2) the right to a tier 2 sacred augmentation, 3) a notation in the fleet-wide archive as a 'valuable unit.'"
Vendor"After a reconnaissance mission in the Tinaurus System, this unit was promoted to the rank of Logis and transferred to Footfall in order to perform the functions appropriate for its current status." There is something close to wistfulness in Opticon-22's otherwise emotionless voice.
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"
PasqalPasqal and Opticon-22 turn to you and snap in unison, "Data classified."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"
Vendor"This unit performs: 1) residential representation, 2) maintenance of the bureaucratic machine for the purpose of ratification of the insulating boundaries, 3) management of the Kappa Thread supply line, 4) compilation of astrographic reconnaissance data."
YOU"Pasqal, do these words have a translation?"
PasqalA hiss of static resembling a sigh comes out of Pasqal's vox. "Opticon-22's functions can be conveyed through flesh-speak as... functioning as the Fleet's diplomatic mission, overseeing shipments, ensuring that the laity does not encroach upon the Explorators' sphere of interest, and collecting data on star systems."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"
Vendor"Prolonged communication with laypeople of high social standing causes this unit //vexation//desire for forceful cessation of vital functions//, //grief//decline in motivation//, //righteous fury//willingness to initiate purity protocol//. Remaining in an area of repair and maintenance of sacred machines is beneficial to this unit's cognitive functions."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."
Vendor"Information assistance mode deactivated."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."
Vendor"The Omnissiah knows all, comprehends all."
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Pasqal"This statement is true. The behavioural dynamics typical of lay groups are frequently devoid of logical patterns and are taxing to analyse."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Eogunn, please, explain..."
EogunnInstead of responding, Eogunn looks expectantly at the servo-skull. Nuncius hovers impassively at his shoulder, the very embodiment of brevity.
Eogunn"Please forgive my colleague's overly wordy phrasing, allow me to present a more concise alternative." The Tech-Priest narrows his eyes in thought. "I believe the optimal interpretation is as follows: diplomatic duties, commercial ventures including the exchange of data, and the timely expulsion of the laity from the Explorators' sectors of interest."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be speaking Gothic, but..."
Vendor"The informational capabilities of flesh-speak are lacking." Opticon-22 is silent for a long time. Then he says, "I function as the Fleet's diplomatic mission, oversee shipments, and ensure that the laity does not encroach upon the Explorators' sphere of interest."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Right. How very straightforward."
Vendor"This unit is satisfied with the outcome of this communication."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
Vendor(sequence)
AbelardAbelard lets out a long and heavy sigh. "There was once a Tech-Acolyte in Lady Theodora's retinue who knew the unique language of the esteemed Tech-Priests... I only began to realise the true value of his abilities after he'd been devoured by a xenobeast on some nondescript world."
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YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
VendorNot without a hint of pride in his voice, Opticon-22 snaps, "Data classified."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
Pasqal"My archive contains data on the reconnaissance of the Tinaurus System and the associated special circumstances. I express my respect for a veteran and adherent of the Fleet."
Vendor"Valid assessment. The Tinaurus System was //a great test of faith//an assessment of this unit's durability threshold//an act of destructive xenocide//."
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
Pasqal"May the Omnissiah's favour be with my tech-comrades." Pasqal reverently touches the Explorator insignia on his robe.
YOU"Opticon-22? That's a strange name."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is the Cognisance Fleet?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are an Explorator? Then why are you here instead of exploring faraway systems?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So what happened in the Tinaurus System?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing on Footfall?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you here and not, say, at the Liege's palace?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vendor(sequence)
Heinrix"I presume this 'theological dispute' involved the use of the Omnissiah's sacred gifts. Of the force, plasma, and otherwise martyrdom-bringing varieties."
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YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
VendorWith a respectful nod, the Tech-Priest takes the data-slate. "The collected data is //of interest//significant//compliant with the criteria for cooperation//. The Cognisance Fleet thanks you for your contribution and guarantees the provision of a reciprocal //service//indulgence// in the form of parts and equipment."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vendor"Reporting: with your //help//contribution//, the sectors within the Kappa Thread supply line have been fully //studied//cognised//. In accordance with protocol, a moratorium has been placed upon further cooperation in the sphere of planetary reconnaissance. The moratorium can be lifted and cooperation resumed upon receipt of direct instructions from the Cognisance Fleet conclave."
Vendor"The Cognisance Fleet values the laity's diligence in furthering the goal of total knowledge acquisition. Privileged service status is hereby granted. A note to this effect will be added to your file."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
VendorAfter surveying the data, the Tech-Priest rasps, "The collected data is //of no interest//insignificant//not compliant with the criteria for cooperation//. I request a more substantive dataset."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No payment is needed. Consider the promethium my gift and a sign of my hope for collaboration in the future."
Vendor"The request is accepted. The contractual obligation Logisticar Theta is concluded. The Cognisance Fleet thanks House von Valancius for its cooperation. The status of the unit's requests will be increased."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Vendor(sequence)
Pasqal"Great creations of the Omnissiah, blessed be His beneficence, which has bestowed upon these complexes industrial might and a full cycle of reproduction and life support."
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YOU"I confirm I am willing to accept the payment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No payment is needed. Consider the promethium my gift and a sign of my hope for collaboration in the future."continues where this line first appears above
Vendor(sequence)
Abelard"That is true. In the last couple of decades, Lady Theodora took pains to form a strong relationship with the Cognisance Fleet. She turned down a dozen candidates looking for the right tech-monitor to watch over Kiava Gamma."
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YOU"What payment can I expect?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I confirm I am willing to accept the payment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No payment is needed. Consider the promethium my gift and a sign of my hope for collaboration in the future."continues where this line first appears above
Vendor(sequence)
Abelard"Clever. If you had been purchasing fuel for a squadron at the other end of the Imperium, you may never have had to pay at all — we would have turned to dust before you made it there and back."
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YOU"You are saying that my dynasty has had extensive business dealings with you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What payment can I expect?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I confirm I am willing to accept the payment."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No payment is needed. Consider the promethium my gift and a sign of my hope for collaboration in the future."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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VendorThe tall, hunched Tech-Priest stares at you unblinkingly. A breathing mask conceals his gaunt features, the skin on his hands is of a sickly grey hue, while his augments show signs of combat damage and are plated in black chromium, giving him a general air of lugubriousness.
Vendor(sequence)
Vendor"Initiating identification procedure. This unit is defined as Logis Opticon-22 and is a //fully authorised representative//structural part// of the Cognisance Fleet and the priesthood of the Adeptus Mechanicus. Access has been granted to the following options: information exchange, strengthening of diplomatic links, //trade deals//donations//."
Vendor"Initiating official greeting procedure for //esteemed//high-value// visitors. //Glory//Success// to House von Valancius." A binharic aria begins to flow from the scratched vox attached to the Tech-Priest's chest. "Requesting information exchange regarding contractual obligation Logisticar Theta."
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VendorPasqal and Opticon-22 exchange glances and a short series of binharic signals before bowing their heads in satisfaction. Opticon-22's head bows noticeably lower than Pasqal's.
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VendorEogunn shifts the angle of his frame in a formal bow, folding his hands to make the sign of the Omnissiah's cog. His galvanic cell crackles, enveloping the Manipulus in the Motive Force. Opticon-22 responds with a binharic phrase that sounds deeply reverent in its own strange way. Then, he honours Nuncius with a nod.
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VendorThe humming servo-skulls hovering around you break into a veritable aria of binharic greeting sounds. Opticon-22 responds with a measured nod.
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Entry point 3 of 3
Vendor"Access has been granted to the following options: information exchange, strengthening of diplomatic links, //trade deals//donations//."
YOU"I want to make a trade deal."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an invitation to a meeting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is Logisticar Theta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I seek the friendship of the Adeptus Mechanicus."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you want information about planets?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Show the data-slate] "I have collected planetary data that may interest you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why are you interested in xenotech? Isn't that heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Are the servants of Footfall's new patron giving you trouble?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have some questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above