MasterBefore you can activate the vox, a deafening screech of static fills the air, making everyone aboard jump to attention. You clear your throat and address the crew with a rousing speech, but whispers and indifferent stares are the only response.
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."
Master"Thank you, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
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YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."
Master"I assume you heard my confessional message," Vigdis replies, without a hint of awkwardness. "Do you wish to talk about it?"
YOU"The important question is why."
Master"I was fault-checking the vox-devices in the ship's reliquary. Message recording works but deletion does not. You have helped me establish that. Thank you."
YOU"The important question is why."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, why lop-eared kleppas specifically?"
Master"At that time, I had nothing to repent of, so I dictated an excerpt from an old letter to my mother. As you heard, it contained arguments in favour of keeping lop-eared kleppas on the ship. I can still recite it from memory."
YOU"The important question is why."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, why lop-eared kleppas specifically?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, I want a pair of kleppas aboard the ship!"
Master"I am going to quote my mother's response: that is impossible. You see, the species went extinct several centuries ago." Vigdis's voice grows ever so slightly warmer. "I am very sorry, Lord Captain. There aren't any kleppas to be had."
YOU"The important question is why."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, why lop-eared kleppas specifically?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, I want a pair of kleppas aboard the ship!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your 'confession' perplexed the initiate. Find a way to delete it and we shall forget about it."
Master"Will do, Lord Captain! Would you like to discuss other matters?"
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."
Master"I will commence preparations at once, Lord Captain."
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YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."
Master"I will relay your orders immediately, Lord Captain."
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YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"
Master"He is feeling better, Lord Captain. The ship's chirurgeon was amazed at his resilience. The esteemed Lord Ulfar is currently convalescing in his chambers."
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."
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YOU"I shall visit him later."
Master"As you say, Lord Captain."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."
Master"Would Your Lordship/Ladyship care to learn the circumstances of your return to the ship? I can assure you that the landing deck was damaged minimally. Mistress Heydari escorted you to your quarters, rather boldly touching the person of the Rogue Trader, and in response to the crew's attempts to help you, you endeavoured to demonstrate your proficiency in several Efreet swear words that, according to you, Mistress Heydari had taught you earlier."
Master"Regarding the incidents that took place on Footfall, Liege Tocara has already let us know that the persons affected have no claims against you and thank Your Lordship/Ladyship for the honour of witnessing how the Rogue Trader and his/her charming paramour amuse themselves."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"
Master"All of Lady Theodora's journeys could be considered unusual. Her odysseys were always audacious. As for the words you mentioned... None of them sounds familiar to me as far as I can tell."
Master"Perhaps these are matters of long ago, of which only my predecessor or a past Seneschal could have known apart from Lady Theodora herself. But my grandfather never mentioned any such thing, and I never met the old Seneschal."
Master"Except maybe the 'incident'... I recall coming across this word in transmissions several times. I think it was repeated by the former Enginseer, the one who perished during Kunrad Voigtvir's uprising."
Master"He was describing it as 'the Incident,' something quite remarkable. Apparently, at some point in the past, the entire ship was hit by a massive system failure. All systems stopped responding for one-fifth of a second. Most of the crew, including myself as I was likely on board at that time, did not notice anything strange. But Tech-Priests are sensitive to such things."
Master"That is all I can tell you, Lord Captain. I wish I could help more."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"
Master"I offer my apologies, Lord Captain, but such matters lie in the purview of High Factotum Danrok. I am better versed in vox-communications than rare gifts."
YOU"I want you to obtain at least some information for me."
Master"Right away, Lord Captain." Vigdis connects a few wires from the back of her head to the main bridge's vox-system and closes her eyes. "An artefact of similar description was retrieved from Eurac V alongside the Lady Navigator's personal effects. However, no one knows its true value or purpose — after all, the refined tastes of the Navis Nobilite are far removed from a commoner's understanding."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."
Master"I offer my apologies, Lord Captain, but such matters lie in the purview of High Factotum Danrok. I am better versed in vox-communications than rare gifts."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"
Master"Lord Captain..." The Vox Master is caught off guard by your question. It takes her a moment to find her words. "The vox-system is functioning as expected and no communication problems have been reported by any of the crew... Please allow me to check the system's calibration settings in your presence to alleviate any concerns you may have about its performance."
MasterThe Vox Master's thin fingers dart between hundreds of wires and cables on the control panel. Flipping switches and turning dials, she issues commands and methodically checks the lines of communication with the crew on every deck. At last, accompanied by the sound of static, the crackling of the vox, and the flickering of signalling lights, the dance of her hands concludes.
Master"All finished, Lord Captain. No issues detected. The system is working as expected." She studies your face as she awaits your response.
YOU"Thank you for your service, Mistress Toliman."
Master"Lord Captain." She offers an unusually deep bow, likely using it to mask her confusion.
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YOU[Nod and leave without saying a word]
Master"Lord Captain." She offers an unusually deep bow, likely using it to mask her confusion.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."
Master"Vox Master Octavus Vigdis Surri Otta of the Toliman dynasty, the current Vox Master serving aboard your vessel. In accordance with the Seneschal's orders, I assumed this duty immediately upon the demise of the esteemed Vox Master Septimus, who was my grandfather."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"
Master"I am the ears and the voice of this voidship. I supervise several dozen officers and three times that number of support personnel. We receive, send, encrypt, and decode all incoming and outgoing messages through the ship's internal and external channels, and we also ensure clean communications and the optimal efficiency of the crew's vox-casters."
Master"If you ever want to know what worries and concerns your crew are harbouring, what your subjects are whispering about in local networks after their watches, and what their leaders are clamouring about over shortwave vox-transmissions, just come and see me — I will satisfy your curiosity."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"
Master(sequence)
Master"There is unrest on the lower decks, Lord Captain. The enforcers are actively looking for rabble-rousers and heretics, but the population is extremely dissatisfied with the harsh treatment. Many are cursing Abelard, whose signature marks the orders and in whose name the oppression is being committed."
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Master"You may be interested to know that a group of officers was discussing a grim rumour over lunch. Word has it the apparition of Lord Captain Theodora has been sighted on board lately. Yes, you heard right. They say she is haunting the decks, dragging wayward crew members off into oblivion. Disquiet has spread throughout the ship, as the anomaly has been reported in different sections, sometimes entire kilometres apart."
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MasterThe Vox Master leans closer to you. "Master Heinrix van Calox expressed interest in our communication stations and vox-nets a short while ago. The Interrogator appears to be very well versed in the matters of sacred technology... And it worries me. A man of his knowledge and in his line of work is capable of discreetly planting his own devices in our systems. We will be vigilant, Lord Captain, but you should try to be more careful as well."
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Master"Perhaps you would be interested in a vox-transmission I intercepted not long ago, Lord Captain. The thoroughly encrypted message contained the coordinates of a landing site on a certain planet, marked as 'rare cargo.' I have not been able to uncover anything else, but I believe the encryption was intended for those who are... involved in unsanctioned trade activities."
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Master"A multitude of scout ships tirelessly explore the Expanse in search of new resource deposits, but unfortunately not all of them represent the interests of the von Valancius dynasty. I occasionally intercept vox-transmissions from ships prowling in your domain in search of easy loot. An asteroid the size of a small planet has been discovered in the Sotto's Tomb System, and the prospectors believe there may be a wealth of resources hidden under the crust."
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Master"And... the last item for today: a few pilgrims from Footfall who were graciously welcomed aboard have been filling the crew's minds with tales of a world of the ascended. They say that prayers on a world near the cold star Cinerus Maleficum have not ceased for several hundred years. They claim that the God-Emperor Himself chose this planet and raised all its people to His halls." Vigdis coughs over the vox system's grinding. "We have suppressed these rumours to ensure that the crew are not distracted from their vital tasks. But perhaps you might decide to visit this planet, given its unusual reputation."
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Master"Forgive me, Lord Captain. I have no information that would be of interest to you at this moment."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"
MasterVigdis's vox crackles with barely audible laughter. "Don't you know, Lord Captain? Both of us were born in the cold vastness of space. But there are no two identical tales, just as there are no two identical stars. If you like, I will gladly tell you about the lives of the voidborn aboard this vessel."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"
Master"Because we are the children born in the void between the stars, be it the womb of a travelling vessel, an orbital satellite, or a forgotten asteroid station. Low gravity, voyages through the warp, and the countless dangers of space travel — everything others hate and dread is second nature to us."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."
Master"To us, the groans, creaks, and murmurs of the ship sound the way babbling brooks and singing birds do to world dwellers. We hear the ship breathe, know what it is feeling and thinking. We are a part of the ship just like it is a part of us. We perform numerous functions, and there are many officers among our number. Some maintain order and prevent mutiny, others serve as shepherds and support the crew, and some devote themselves to mending the body and spirit of the vessel."
Master"Most of the voidborn are members of large voidship dynasties that bear responsibility for a certain aspect of the ship's life. For three hundred years, the main branch of the Toliman dynasty has produced the ship's Vox Masters. And most of our subordinates come from the cadet houses of the dynasty."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"
Master"Life has been quite generous to me, Lord Captain. I am the Vox Master, and only the best in the dynasty can become one. By virtue of my skills and position, no one has ever denied me anything. Our family claims a spacious section for its demesne. I also enjoy long walks through the narrow and dimly lit corridors of the ship, listening to the sounds of her activity, falling asleep and waking up to the chanting of hymns... And admiring the stars beyond, of course."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"
Master"We look, speak, and move differently from the inhabitants of the planetary worlds. Our way of life, traditions, and quirks frighten these people just like the darkness of the cosmos. Many believe us to be the bringers of ill fortune, and alas, it is the voidborn who get the blame for terrible warp phenomena during longer voyages."
MasterVigdis hesitates before continuing. "Several years ago, an unfortunate warp jump caused all the food on board to spoil. Fifteen days later, a hungry and furious crew nearly massacred everyone on the lower decks, blaming us for the misfortune and hoping to restock the larders with our flesh. I would have been killed during the mutiny had Idira Tlass not shown up in the right place at the right time. She came to my rescue, and the scoundrels' fear of her was even greater than their fear of the voidborn."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."
MasterWebs of tiny wrinkles appear at the corners of Vigdis's eyes — the only hint that the Vox Master is smiling. "The voidborn seldom make friends, especially among the captain's entourage. But you see, many consider Idira to be... different. I am different, too. We have spent plenty of time in each other's company, discussing regicide over a glass of amasec."
Master"Except Idira changed after one... incident, and we started to drift apart. The death of Lord Captain Theodora made her withdraw even more. I do not know if Idira considers me her friend now, but we used to be very, very close. It is good I can still look after her... in my own way."
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"
Master"Oh, I did once. And it was dreadful! It felt like the massive blue dome overhead could shatter at any moment and fall, and my bones would be crushed by the gravity..." Vigdis twitches her shoulders, trying to ward off the flood of memories. "The ship is my home, Lord Captain. And I would not trade it even for the bounty of a hundred worlds."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."
Master"As you wish, Lord Captain."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."
YOU"That will be all for now."
Master"I live to serve, Lord Captain."
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YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
Master"My appearance comes from my heritage, generation after generation of people who spent their entire lives in the depths of this voidship. Neither we nor our ancestors have ever left our home, but the same can be said about many denizens of the Imperium's million worlds. We are used to the silence of the cosmos and the voices of the ship. There are thousands of us, but we dwell far from the Lord Captain's upper decks and remain unseen. We are the voidborn."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Never mind."
Master"Is there anything else you wish to know, Lord Captain?"
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Master"Except maybe the 'incident'... I recall coming across this word in transmissions several times. I think it was repeated by the former Enginseer, the one who perished during Kunrad Voigtvir's uprising."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your 'confession' perplexed the initiate. Find a way to delete it and we shall forget about it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, I want a pair of kleppas aboard the ship!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your 'confession' perplexed the initiate. Find a way to delete it and we shall forget about it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Wait, why lop-eared kleppas specifically?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, I want a pair of kleppas aboard the ship!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your 'confession' perplexed the initiate. Find a way to delete it and we shall forget about it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 2 of 11
MasterThe Vox Master nods obediently and presses several switches on the device she is holding. "It is done, Lord Captain."
MasterYou address the crew with a rousing speech and hear your voice roll through the ship, reaching even the normally quiet corners of the vessel. When the broadcast ends, you hear distant shouts of approval.
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 3 of 11
MasterInterpreting the Vox Master's emotions based on half a face and a vox-modulated voice is no easy task, but you manage to catch the undercurrent in Vigdis's words. The Vox Master is not merely saddened by her rift with Idira, she is devastated by it.
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 4 of 11
Master"I hope she will find the sense and clarity of mind to find her way out of the dark place she is in currently."
YOU"Where does the word 'voidborn' come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me about the lives of the voidborn in my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do you find life on the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How do others on the ship treat you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Looks like you are close friends with Idira."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you ever left the ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see. Let us return to business."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 5 of 11
Master(no text)
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Entry point 6 of 11
Master(no text)
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Entry point 7 of 11
Master(no text)
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Entry point 8 of 11
Master(no text)
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Entry point 9 of 11
MasterThe Vox Master is looking at you... differently. Even the static coming from the vox-speaker sounds especially loud and nervous today.
YOU[Look around the bridge]
MasterAn inexplicable tension has gripped not only Vigdis, but also seemingly the rest of the officers. They stand frozen, their eyes glued to you.
YOU[Look around the bridge]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, has something happened?"
Master"Ahem... We just had a ship-wide broadcast, Lord Captain."
YOU[Look around the bridge]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, has something happened?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What broadcast?"
Master"There was a ship-wide broadcast while you and Mistress Heydari were... relaxing. I mean, there was a broadcast of your relaxation activities."
YOU"I still do not understand. What broadcast?"
Master Helmsman Ravor"The entire ship heard you carrying on with Mistress Heydari, Lord Cap'n. We weren't spared any details — the grunts, the moans, the gasps, and all the other non-regulation activities."
YOU"I still do not understand. What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Is this some kind of bad joke?"
MasterVigdis puts a hand to her chest and says compassionately, "I would not have dared nor even thought of mocking Your Lordship/Ladyship in such a shocking manner. I confess, I, too, was astounded by what was happening."
YOU"I still do not understand. What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Is this some kind of bad joke?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, I have a question: was it sabotage or criminal negligence?"
Master"It was neither, Lord Captain. The vox-broadcast was initiated from inside your chambers. By someone who... was present there. I suppose, if it wasn't you, it must have been Mistress Heydari. I am unauthorised to terminate such broadcasts, except..." A treacherous note creeps into Vigdis's voice, resembling a suppressed chuckle. "...except in cases where they explicitly jeopardise the safety of the vessel and her crew."
YOU"I still do not understand. What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Is this some kind of bad joke?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, I have a question: was it sabotage or criminal negligence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And who heard it?"
Master"Everyone did, the entire vessel."
Master Helmsman Ravor"With the exception of Deck 18-Est. The vox-relay there happened to be out of order at the time." Ravor's nonchalant remark causes someone to choke in a poor attempt to suppress a chuckle.
YOU"I still do not understand. What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Is this some kind of bad joke?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, I have a question: was it sabotage or criminal negligence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And who heard it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So... what did you make of the broadcast?"
MasterVigdis's eyes grow wide. "Extraordinary, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
Master(sequence)
Abelard"As the father of a rather large family, I can assure you that you have upheld the name of the dynasty, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
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High Factotum Janris Danrok"This... feat meets the high expectations placed on the God-Emperor's envoy in every sense of the word!"
MasterDanrok's comment bursts the dam. There is an anarchic uproar on the bridge. Your officers, who are not often exposed to such entertainment, are no longer able to contain the tempest of emotions swirling inside them.
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YOU"Bring me Jae Heydari. I have a question for her."
JaeHer triumphant smile is as good as any confession — here is the orchestrator of your unwitting performance. "Shereen? I am eager to please." The smuggler's perfectly innocent expression is admirable in its own way.
YOU"Please tell me, why?"
Jae"Why not?" Jae shrugs cheerily. "Wouldn't your servants be happy to know that their master/mistress spends his/her leisure time enjoyably?"
YOU"Please tell me, why?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You do realise that this is not how we do things on my ship?"
Jae"Why? Are you embarrassed? Embarrassed of me, perhaps? Do you wish to keep secret the passion that has entwined and united our hearts like a verdant vine? I think your servants found it exciting."
YOU"Please tell me, why?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You do realise that this is not how we do things on my ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"But really, why did you do it? Is it some sort of fetish?"
JaeJae becomes serious. "I want them to know that their master/mistress has chosen me, a smuggler and a thief. And I want them to know that we spend our nights together. They won't need to whisper behind our backs once they know the truth. I enjoy being your companion and your lover, but I am not some embarrassing secret to be hidden away from so-called 'decent' people. I hope you take no issue with it, shereen."
YOU"Please tell me, why?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You do realise that this is not how we do things on my ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"But really, why did you do it? Is it some sort of fetish?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Smile] "Jae, you... minx. You could have warned me."
JaeJae flashes a smile. "Where would the fun be in that?"
Master"Aside from this incident, nothing worthy of note occurred during the watch, Lord Captain." At these words, the feverish excitement gripping the bridge officers begins to slowly dissipate.
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
JaeJae imitates a shudder and feigns fear in her voice, "I feel a harsh punishment about to befall me. I beg you to show mercy, shereen."
YOU"Never do it again. Is that understood?"
JaeJae lowers her eyes meekly and coos, "I will not make the same mistake twice, shereen."
Master(sequence)
Heinrix"Indeed, you will probably come up with something new next time."
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Master"Aside from this incident, nothing worthy of note occurred during the watch, Lord Captain." At these words, the feverish excitement gripping the bridge officers begins to slowly dissipate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is over between us. You have gone too far."
JaeJae's eyes widen in astonishment. "I never meant to offend you, shereen. It was just... a bit of fun. But if it hurt you, I will humbly accept the harshest punishment. Forgive me."
Master"Aside from this incident, nothing worthy of note occurred during the watch, Lord Captain." At these words, the feverish excitement gripping the bridge officers begins to slowly dissipate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Get off my ship. I no longer wish to see you in my retinue."
JaeJae's eyes widen in astonishment. "I never meant to offend you, shereen. It was just... a bit of fun. But if it hurt you, I will humbly accept the harshest punishment. Forgive me."
Master"Aside from this incident, nothing worthy of note occurred during the watch, Lord Captain." At these words, the feverish excitement gripping the bridge officers begins to slowly dissipate.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the smuggler] "For making a mockery of the Rogue Trader, I sentence you to death."
Jae"What? Sher—" Jae is completely taken by surprise, so she does not even get a chance to defend herself. The lethal blow sends her body tumbling to the deck. She lies motionless like a broken doll, her glassy eyes frozen in bewilderment.
MasterThe crew watches in stunned silence. Finally, Vigdis sighs hoarsely and mutters under her breath, "I will summon the servitors to clean up the bridge. Apart from this incident, the watch was uneventful."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Master(sequence)
Argenta"Endeavour to avoid broadcasting her punishment, whatever it may be."
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YOU"You crossed a dangerous line, Jae."
JaeJae imitates a shudder and feigns fear in her voice, "I feel a harsh punishment about to befall me. I beg you to show mercy, shereen."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Smile] "Jae, you... minx. You could have warned me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod dryly] "Report received, Mistress Heydari."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You crossed a dangerous line, Jae."continues where this line first appears above
Master(sequence)
Yrliet"You mon-keigh are remarkably creative when it comes to describing your passions and strikingly grubby and vile in enacting them."
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Pasqal"Emotional reasons are unnecessary when rational reasons are present. Observations show that the efficiency of the command bridge crew dropped by nine point two units during the broadcast."
Jae"And you agree with these two recognised romantic experts, shereen?"
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YOU"But really, why did you do it? Is it some sort of fetish?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Smile] "Jae, you... minx. You could have warned me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod dryly] "Report received, Mistress Heydari."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You crossed a dangerous line, Jae."continues where this line first appears above
Master(sequence)
Heinrix"Ah, so that's what the expression on the officers' faces was. Happiness."
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YOU"You do realise that this is not how we do things on my ship?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"But really, why did you do it? Is it some sort of fetish?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Smile] "Jae, you... minx. You could have warned me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Nod dryly] "Report received, Mistress Heydari."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You crossed a dangerous line, Jae."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no further discussion of this incident. Forget everything you heard. I will receive the report and exile myself to Deck 18-Est. It seems to be the only place where I can find peace now."
Master"As you wish, Lord Captain. The rest of the watch was... uneventful." The Vox Master bows respectfully, and the officers return to work, whispering to one another.
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So... what did you make of the broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Bring me Jae Heydari. I have a question for her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no further discussion of this incident. Forget everything you heard. I will receive the report and exile myself to Deck 18-Est. It seems to be the only place where I can find peace now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And who heard it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So... what did you make of the broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Bring me Jae Heydari. I have a question for her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no further discussion of this incident. Forget everything you heard. I will receive the report and exile myself to Deck 18-Est. It seems to be the only place where I can find peace now."continues where this line first appears above
Master(sequence)
Kibellah"Wait." Kibellah's gaze, thoughtful until now, suddenly clears. "So it wasn't a common practice? I assumed it was a traditional ritual of the upper decks. Although I had my doubts."
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IdiraA hysterical giggle comes from the side. Idira is clamping her mouth shut but she cannot stop herself.
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YOU"Vox Master, I have a question: was it sabotage or criminal negligence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And who heard it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So... what did you make of the broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Bring me Jae Heydari. I have a question for her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no further discussion of this incident. Forget everything you heard. I will receive the report and exile myself to Deck 18-Est. It seems to be the only place where I can find peace now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Is this some kind of bad joke?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, I have a question: was it sabotage or criminal negligence?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And who heard it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So... what did you make of the broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Bring me Jae Heydari. I have a question for her."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no further discussion of this incident. Forget everything you heard. I will receive the report and exile myself to Deck 18-Est. It seems to be the only place where I can find peace now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, deliver your report on the last watch."
Master"Report? Ahem, my report... Lord Captain, if you wish to hear my report, I would..."
YOU[Look around the bridge]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vox Master, has something happened?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, deliver your report on the last watch."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Raise your voice] "Vox Master, pull yourself together. Deliver your report on the last watch!"
Master"Yes, sir/ma'am, Lord Captain! The last watch passed without incident... At least, none that jeopardised the safety of the vessel and her crew. The situation is under control."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Raise your voice] "Vox Master, pull yourself together. Deliver your report on the last watch!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, deliver your report on the last watch."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Raise your voice] "Vox Master, pull yourself together. Deliver your report on the last watch!"continues where this line first appears above
Master(sequence)
CassiaCassia notices your gaze and hastily turns away, shrinking back as if trying to disappear.
end of branch
YOU"Vox Master, has something happened?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What broadcast?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Vigdis, deliver your report on the last watch."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Raise your voice] "Vox Master, pull yourself together. Deliver your report on the last watch!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 10 of 11
MasterA thin, pale woman stands out among the rest of the crew. There is a thick bundle of cables coming out of the back of her skull and disappearing under her ceremonial garment, and you see the grate of a quietly humming vox where her mouth should be. The woman sees you and bows her head in a respectful greeting: "How may I serve you, Lord Captain?"
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 11 of 11
MasterWhen you approach, Vigdis pulls away from fine-tuning another vox and bows her head: "Lord Captain, the ship informed me of our imminent meeting."
YOU"I am ready to hear your complaint about Proctor Anthar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Lower your voice conspiratorially] "The lop-eared kleppas. The confession."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Members of a cult operating on the ship have been asking for a meeting. I am willing to receive them."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You spoke of a gratitude procession. I am ready to receive it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How is Ulfar? Has he regained consciousness?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have a servant escort me to Ulfar's quarters."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Toliman, not long ago I took part in a celebration in Jae's honour..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Can you recall anything unusual about Theodora's travels? Do the words 'Epitaph,' 'Incident N872-04,' or 'tech-blight' ring a bell?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I received an unusual gift — a living flower sealed in a crystal dome. Does it mean anything to you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have been given an immortalium, and I need help to arrange a reciprocal gift."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My personal log states that the ship's vox-system is malfunctioning. Can you explain?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Remind me who you are."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are the Vox Master's duties?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have the vox-spirits brought you anything interesting lately?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Your appearance is unique. You are a voidborn, are you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Connect me to the vessel's main channel. I wish to bolster the morale of my crew."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all for now."continues where this line first appears above