EngineThe steel behemoth standing before you twitches every so often. Its frame emanates tainted miasmas, as if its metal plates can barely hold the endless anathema contained within this fabricated cage.
YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"
EngineThe monstrosity does not fight back when buffeted by a hail of attacks. The steel tears and comes apart, the heat radiating from the construct's bowels instantly becomes unbearable — and then dissipates completely. At last, the empty shell crumbles to the floor with a thundering crash.
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YOU"I am taking it to my ship. I will make it serve me."
Engine(sequence)
Heinrix"What?" The Interrogator stares at you in fury. "What lunacy has gotten into your head?"
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ArgentaThe Sister of Battle raises her weapon. "Halt in His name! Do you even comprehend what heresy you intend to wreak?"
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PasqalPasqal's voice clangs like military-grade plasteel: "Unacceptable sacrilege! The abomination must be eradicated!"
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AbelardAbelard turns white as a sheet. "Begging your pardon, Lord Captain... Where would we even... We would have to keep it locked up... It will demolish half the deck!"
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Jae"Shereen, your triumph over the Archenemy's knaves must have obscured your mind, for what other explanation can I find for what I'm hearing? To bring a weapon of Humanity's bane on board the ship of the Exalted One's chosen? I mean..."
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YrlietYrliet lowers her head and steps back, her expression darkening. "Isha, bless the elantach with but a shred of reason, for his/her own has abandoned him/her..."
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KibellahKibellah glowers at the metal creature. "If the unclean beast dares to defy your command, Domin, I will cast it into oblivion. And I will swiftly sever the thread of any of your subjects who may become sullied by its corruption."
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SolomorneSolomorne gives you a hard look. "Just because the Warrant allows you many things does not obligate you to exercise every right you have. Not all tools are fit for the service of the God-Emperor. Think on it."
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EogunnSparks crackle from the pistons on Eogunn's chin, as his batteries emit a warning growl. The Manipulus stares in fascination at the mechanical monster. "This construct is extremely dangerous, yet how unfathomable its nature is! If you truly intend to claim it, Rogue Trader, I assert my priority right to study it."
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EngineThe beast turns its monstrous head from side to side as if trying to catch someone's scent.
YOU"Heinrix, you were just investigating a corrupted cogitator — and now you would fault me?"
Heinrix"Even Rogue Traders should not dabble in what we are dealing with now!" His voice turns into a growl. "You are putting every soul aboard your ship in grave peril!"
YOU"Heinrix, you were just investigating a corrupted cogitator — and now you would fault me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, this is our chance to turn a creation of Chaos against the Archenemy!"
Argenta"Your words are tainted by the Archenemy's lies, Rogue Trader! Such promises of power are what pave the road to heresy and ruin. You will not lead me astray!"
YOU"Heinrix, you were just investigating a corrupted cogitator — and now you would fault me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, this is our chance to turn a creation of Chaos against the Archenemy!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, don't you want to see what this creature is made of and learn about any weaknesses that we could use in the fight against heresy?"
PasqalPasqal freezes while his mechadendrites flail back and forth. After a long pause, he utters quietly, "The anathema must be equipped with a mechanism for cessation of vital functions, which is to be put under my supervision. Then its existence can be prolonged for the duration justifiable by the sacred mission of Comprehension."
YOU"Heinrix, you were just investigating a corrupted cogitator — and now you would fault me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, this is our chance to turn a creation of Chaos against the Archenemy!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, don't you want to see what this creature is made of and learn about any weaknesses that we could use in the fight against heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard? Rest assured, my new pet will give us little trouble. I am confident that you will manage perfectly well."
AbelardThe Seneschal lets out a strange, pained sound. "Of course, Lord Captain. After all, my options are rather limited."
YOU"Heinrix, you were just investigating a corrupted cogitator — and now you would fault me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, this is our chance to turn a creation of Chaos against the Archenemy!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, don't you want to see what this creature is made of and learn about any weaknesses that we could use in the fight against heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard? Rest assured, my new pet will give us little trouble. I am confident that you will manage perfectly well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, you have my word that I will keep this thing under control."
YrlietYrliet shoots you a gloomy look. "You, who cannot control his/her own mad ambitions, frighten me far more than this monster."
YOU"Heinrix, you were just investigating a corrupted cogitator — and now you would fault me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, this is our chance to turn a creation of Chaos against the Archenemy!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, don't you want to see what this creature is made of and learn about any weaknesses that we could use in the fight against heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard? Rest assured, my new pet will give us little trouble. I am confident that you will manage perfectly well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, you have my word that I will keep this thing under control."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My decision is final. We are taking the machine on board."
Engine(sequence)
EngineAs soon as you say the words, Argenta and Heinrix leap up as if on command...
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ArgentaWithout saying a word, Argenta aims her weapon.
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HeinrixHeinrix raises a hand, and an unseen shroud of cold instantly falls upon him.
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EngineThe abomination, seething with heat and malice, digs at the metal floor with its foot and lets out a stifled howl, as if in anticipation of new massacres and victims to come.
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YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My decision is final. We are taking the machine on board."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, you have my word that I will keep this thing under control."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My decision is final. We are taking the machine on board."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
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Jae"What a hypocritical ashmag you are, cog." Jae meets Pasqal's glare and smirks. "Go ahead, look me in the eye and tell me again that I'm the one who wants to get my hands on things no one should ever touch."
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YOU"Abelard? Rest assured, my new pet will give us little trouble. I am confident that you will manage perfectly well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, you have my word that I will keep this thing under control."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My decision is final. We are taking the machine on board."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, don't you want to see what this creature is made of and learn about any weaknesses that we could use in the fight against heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard? Rest assured, my new pet will give us little trouble. I am confident that you will manage perfectly well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, you have my word that I will keep this thing under control."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My decision is final. We are taking the machine on board."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, this is our chance to turn a creation of Chaos against the Archenemy!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Pasqal, don't you want to see what this creature is made of and learn about any weaknesses that we could use in the fight against heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Abelard? Rest assured, my new pet will give us little trouble. I am confident that you will manage perfectly well."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet, you have my word that I will keep this thing under control."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My decision is final. We are taking the machine on board."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the Daemon Engine] "Death to enemies of Humanity!"continues where this line first appears above
Engine(sequence)
ArgentaSister Argenta readies her weapon. "Let fall the Archenemy's weapon that has turned on itself in a fit of madness!"
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PasqalPasqal, even paler than normal, is staring at the creature with a mixture of rage and disgust, his visor flashing blue and green. A few sparks fly out of the burnt circuitry beneath the monster's armour, as if Pasqal's anger is setting its insides on fire.
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HeinrixHeinrix raises a hand, and the temperature around him begins to plummet.
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IdiraIdira shakes her head, tilts it to one side as if listening to something, then shoots you a wary glance. As she meets your gaze, her expression hardens and she gives you a slight nod.
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EngineThe monster's hulking frame, a moment ago brimming with ruinous energy, now lies at your feet.
YOU"Blast it... I was looking forward to enjoying my new toy."
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Heinrix"Your 'toy'? It was built by heretics to become a vessel for an abomination of the warp, an instrument of destruction and corruption! [Name]..." Heinrix is briefly choked with fury.
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Argenta"Should the hour ever come when you indeed employ an abominable weapon of the Archenemy, it will be the hour when my weapon turns against you — and then, trust my word on it, nothing will save you from righteous judgement!"
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YrlietYrliet throws out her arm as if in an attempt to halt your words. "Enough! Your obliviousness to the true atrocious nature of this creation is staggering, elantach. Stop, for I wish not to hear another word of this madness!"
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YOU"I gave no order to dispose of it!"
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Argenta"Which is why I had to act of my own accord to shield you from unspeakable heresy, Rogue Trader! If I hadn't..." Argenta pointedly adjusts her grip on her weapon, her burning gaze trained on you.
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HeinrixHeinrix's voice drops to a hiss: "A Rogue Trader's privileges have their limits, [Name]. I have the right to punish heresy, and you should be thankful that I disposed of the Engine and only the Engine!"
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YOU"Disobeying the Rogue Trader's will is a crime against the Imperium! I am removing you from my retinue! Away with you!"
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ArgentaArgenta raises her chin. "So those are the words you've chosen? Very well. Knowing how mild your convictions are when it comes to dealing with heresy... when next we meet, do not count on me to be merciful and let you leave unscathed. May the God-Emperor's grace guide you onto the one true path!"
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HeinrixHeinrix scoffs coldly. "It is not for the Rogue Trader to gainsay the will of the Lord Inquisitor. I am in this retinue at his behest, not yours."
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YOU"We are done here. It is time we pressed on."
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AbelardAbelard silently makes the sign of the Aquila.
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Jae"Exalted One protect us and Humanity's guardians..."