NPCA gaggle of pathetic weaklings are all that is left of the denizens of this hideout. They are too terrified of the streets of Commorragh to leave this shelter, as unsafe as it has become.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"
Wych PoisonerThe gladiators murmur in fear, "No... no one, no. You're stronger than Malice. Lead us. We're yours."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"
Imperial GuardThe Commissar's former fighters shake their heads in fear. "No... None, Your Lordship/Ladyship!"
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"
ShriekerThe people listen to you with wide eyes, hanging on every word with the greed of the downtrodden. As soon as you are finished speaking, you hear a cacophony of roars — and the clanging of weapons.
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YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."
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YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."
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YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]
NPCThe pitiful handful of freaks huddled in the corners of the lair would not make a worthy offering. The alien voice lurking in the back of your mind has fallen silent — you have missed your chance, slaughtering your servants before their time.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"
Kabalite RangerOne of the Shriekers answers proudly, chin raised high: "Yes! We are deathspawn, murderous wretches! Malice led us to our deaths before — you lead us now!"
YOU"Forget all that drivel about finding glory in death. We're a gang now — nothing more, nothing else. We look out for no one but ourselves. And I am your chief."
ShriekerSome of the gladiators look confused, while others sigh in relief. You hear someone grumble in the back, "Finally, a boss who's right in the head. I was so sick of Malice mucking up the brains of fresh meat with his crap."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."
Imperial GuardA shocked murmur runs through the ranks. One fighter sobs, his face twisted in grief, while another whispers a string of curses, his fists clenched.
Imperial GuardOne of the warriors, a woman with a stern face and a grim voice, says firmly, "Then there is no hope. We are doomed to remain captives of the xenos. But a clean death is a better fate by far. May we beg Your Lordship/Ladyship to grant us the Emperor's Peace?"
YOU"One day, we shall all die for Him! Not as cowards, but as heroes! My comrades, be strong in your faith and prepare to fight!"
Imperial GuardThe crowd erupts into emboldened shouts. Those who were ready to accept death with humble resignation a moment ago now look up with brightened expressions, gripping their weapons and roaring battle cries in the face of a grim fate.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."
Wych PoisonerA Shrieker points at a container filled to the brim with loot. "This is all we had. Malice used to hide the best spoils in hidden caches, but we've emptied them all."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"
Malice"Who can say, humanling... You can tear the den apart piece by piece, you can torture me — you will find nothing. We Sslyth know how to shut out our sense of pain, and will suppressors have no effect on us. So there is only one way you can get your hands on my treasures: open the cage, give me a knife, get on your knees, and let me carve your throat open. I will reveal the secret to you as you die."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"
Zealous Thug"Better to die for the Emperor than to live for yourself!" The grim battle cry shakes the walls of the den, igniting a spark of the Imperium's light in the abominable darkness of Commorragh.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"
NPCA triumphant roar bursts from the throats of the condemned. The hissing of stimulant injectors rises up from every direction.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"
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YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"
CommissarThe Commissar, whose proud features are utterly ruined, says in a gurgling voice, "Enjkhoy your little vikhtory while you khan. Khommorragh will rip your khead off quickher than it did mine. Then we'll see who'll be sitting in whose khage."
YOU"Why did you betray your comrades?"
Commissar"To survive. The Khult and I, we had a dkheal. They gkhet playthings, I gkhet protection. That's life in the spires."
YOU"Why did you betray your comrades?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"For your crimes, I am sending you to the arena. You will suffer the fate to which you doomed so many others."
Commissar"To the arena? Nkho! Pkhlease, khan I pkhlease stay in this khage, pkhlease!" The Commissar's feigned pride evaporates in an instant, leaving behind a thrashing, frightened animal.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"
CommissarThe Commissar, whose proud features are utterly ruined, says in a gurgling voice, "Enjkhoy your little vikhtory while you khan. Khommorragh will rip your khead off quickher than it did mine. Then we'll see who'll be sitting in whose khage."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."
MaliceMalice's entire body is covered in grisly wounds. One of his arms has been nearly torn off and is now hanging by sinew. A human would have long since died from such injuries, but Malice does not even look like he is on his last legs. "Laugh away, humanling. You've won. 'Betray the one who aids you' — that's life in the spires."
YOU"You did save my life. I am letting you go."
MaliceMalice stares at you with suspicion and then says cautiously, "Do not think that I will forget or forgive."
NPCReeling, the Sslyth slithers away while looking straight at you without blinking, either in expectation of a sudden strike or to avoid making eye contact with anyone else.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."
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YOU"You serve me now."
MaliceMalice scoffs hoarsely and bares his fangs. "Not a chance. If I do, you might live, humanling. And I would still be sitting in this cage. No, your problems are your own."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The xenos has assumed his rightful place."
Malice"Do you not see the irony of the situation? You think yourself the one with the key to the cage... But in truth, you yourself are caged."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No longer will you hide behind the backs of others. When the Haemonculus's servant comes to collect the gladiators, I shall be sending you to the arena.."
Malice"Very well. Once, you surprised me. You didn't die, and I lost my status. Maybe I won't die either. Maybe you will lose something too."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice] "You spoke so much about a glorious death in the arena. Instead, I shall put you down in a pathetic cage."
MaliceResilient to the end, the xenos refuses to die, clinging to his life with every fibre of his being. But there is nowhere for Malice to hide and, in the end, his cold heart stops. His jaw goes slack and his long, pale purple tongue falls out of his mouth. Malice, the master of the Shriekers, is dead.
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YOU"Enjoy your imprisonment."
Malice"I am touched by your concern."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the Commissar] "For your crimes, I am sentencing you to death and granting you the Emperor's Peace."
CommissarThe Commissar meets your blow with a straight back and a raised chin just as a real disciplinary officer of the Imperium would. It may be nothing more than a fraud's deception, but this fraud relishes his performance and prefers to die without breaking character.
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YOU"I see you do not feel any remorse for your vile misdeeds. Not yet. Well, you have plenty of time."
CommissarThe Commissar shoots you a venomous glare.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Threats are unwise in your position. Better to think on what you have to barter for your freedom."
CommissarThe Commissar shoots you a venomous glare.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not become like the xenos. You are free to go."
Commissar"You do nkhot need to tell me tkhwice. So longkh."
NPCThe Commissar turns to you as he leaves, and you see a mad smile playing on his lips and a look in his eyes that says, "This isn't over."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Well, I doubt you will get to see that. Send this scum to the arena with the next batch of meat!"
Commissar"To the arena? Nkho! Pkhlease, khan I pkhlease stay in this khage, pkhlease!" The Commissar's feigned pride evaporates in an instant, leaving behind a thrashing, frightened animal.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the Commissar] "You are not worth the rations. I shall dispose of you."
CommissarThe Commissar meets your blow with a straight back and a raised chin. He gazes into the face of death with a fearlessness worthy of a true disciplinary officer of the Imperium.
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YOU"Yes, we shall see."
CommissarThe Commissar shoots you a venomous glare.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"For your crimes, I am sending you to the arena. You will suffer the fate to which you doomed so many others."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the Commissar] "For your crimes, I am sentencing you to death and granting you the Emperor's Peace."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see you do not feel any remorse for your vile misdeeds. Not yet. Well, you have plenty of time."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Threats are unwise in your position. Better to think on what you have to barter for your freedom."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will not become like the xenos. You are free to go."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Well, I doubt you will get to see that. Send this scum to the arena with the next batch of meat!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute the Commissar] "You are not worth the rations. I shall dispose of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yes, we shall see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
Zealous Thug"For our lord/lady von Valancius! Kill the xenos spawn, crush their skulls, and let their blood flow!" The bloodthirsty cry shakes the walls of the den, and the mere sound of it makes you feel as if you can taste the blood of your enemies in your throat.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
Zealous ThugOne of the resistance fighters points to a container filled to the brim with loot. "This is everything we found in this vile den. We searched all of that sly xenos's secret caches and stashes."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the name of the Emperor, I, [Name] von Valancius, give you my word that I will lead you out of this place."
Imperial GuardIn a united impulse, the crowd falls to its knees before you. You see their eyes, awestruck and warm like sunlight. As they offer their many-voiced prayer to the Emperor, you hear your name uttered over and over again.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have not relieved you yet. The Emperor has no more use for you, but I do. You shall become my serfs. Any objections?"
Imperial GuardYou catch looks of displeasure coming from the Commissar's most fervent fighters, but the majority's spirits are only further crushed by this news. They drop to their knees and bow their heads, as is expected of serfs in the presence of their master/mistress.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Emperor's Peace? Why should I grant you the deliverance of the one who failed to protect you from deceit? The one who left you to rot among xenos and traitors? No, the Emperor will not get you out of here. But I will... if your pleas convince me. Kneel!"
Imperial GuardIn a united impulse, the crowd falls to its knees before you. You see grimaces of powerless rage and despair at the realisation that even the Emperor has betrayed them. Where once the Emperor's light shone in their souls, there is now only a gaping void waiting to be filled by a new patron. Every last one of them knows that their worthless fate is in your hands.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why throw your lives away for nothing? We have a gang. We have a hideout. We will try to survive."
Zealous ThugYou catch looks of displeasure coming from the Commissar's most fervent fighters, but the majority greet your words with weary relief. You hear whispers among the crowd: "Well, why not? Maybe we will survive. Malice's thugs were doing all right for themselves. And we'll do just fine without the Emperor."
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Draw your weapon] "I hereby grant you the Emperor's Peace."
NPCAn alien voice sharply invades your mind: "Stop! Kill... in the right way. Ritual... Sacrifice."
YOU[Do not listen to the voice — exterminate them all]
Imperial GuardOne by one, the proud people of the Imperium drop to their knees. Some of the faces show fear. Some display grim determination. Some bear expressions of serene acceptance. There are no cowards among the resistance fighters — none who would choose life among the xenos to death in the name of the Emperor.
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YOU[Do not exterminate them... yet] "I have changed my mind. I can still use you."
Zealous ThugThe eyes of the Commissar's most zealous fighters flare in displeasure, but most are too crushed by the news. Your fickle temper does not inspire trust, but they have no one else to rely on.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
Imperial GuardOne by one, the proud people of the Imperium drop to their knees. Some of the faces show fear. Some display grim determination. Some bear expressions of serene acceptance. There are no cowards among the resistance fighters — none who would choose life among the xenos to death in the name of the Emperor.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you not understand that Malice was just manipulating you? You died one after another while he prospered off your deaths!"
ShriekerSome of the gladiators look confused, while others sigh in relief. You hear someone grumble in the back, "Finally, a boss who's right in the head. I was so sick of Malice mucking up the brains of fresh meat with his crap."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I do agree with the part about wretched spawn. However, you aren't fighters anymore. You are my servants. Is that clear?"
Kabalite RangerYour words cause some eyes to flash with anger, but there is no one foolish enough to oppose you even among these gladiators pumped full of stimulants.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And lead you I shall! You may live like refuse, but your deaths will be glorious!"
Kabalite RangerThe crowd erupts into a wave of fierce cheers. The stimulant-fuelled cutthroats look ready to burst into the arena right now and strew their own guts all over its floor.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Exterminate the Shriekers] "You wanted me to lead you to your deaths? This is it, the end of your journey!"
NPCAn alien voice sharply invades your mind: "Stop! Kill... in the right way. Ritual... Sacrifice."
YOU[Do not listen to the voice — exterminate them all]
Kabalite RangerSome gladiators let out a triumphant roar and charge in your direction to accept the gift of death from your hands. Others, terrified, scramble away with cries of fear.
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YOU[Do not exterminate them... yet] "I have changed my mind. I can still use you."
Kabalite RangerThe frozen crowd exchange glances. Your fickle temper fills them with fear and hope that if they obey, your anger will once again pass them by.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
Kabalite RangerSome gladiators let out a triumphant roar and charge in your direction to accept the gift of death from your hands. Others, terrified, scramble away with cries of fear.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
ShriekerThe gladiators, who were holding their breath, look at each other with relief. They must have taken your silence as a good sign. Or rather, your silence and the fact that you have not killed any of them yet.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThe gang of cutthroat gladiators known as the Shriekers stare at you in terror and obsequiousness. No one dares to wipe Malice's blood off the floor: it is a symbol of your status.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThe resistance fighters are looking at you with a mixture of fear and deep respect. They do not have the guts to break the silence and speak to you.
YOU"Does anyone here wish to challenge my leadership?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The Commissar is no longer in charge of this unit. Any objections?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the people] "Long have we, true servants of the Imperium, tolerated the xenos taint around us! It is with these words that I pronounce the absolute authority of the Imperial Creed in this part of the Chasm! Go now and strike down the impure!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the Shriekers to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come to offer you to the higher powers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sacrifice the resistance fighters to the gods of the warp] "Gather before me. The time has come for your last act of service."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look around for victims for the ritual]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So, you are the Shriekers, the vicious predators who await their death in the arena. Is that what Malice told you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something you must know: the man who called himself the Commissar was a traitor and an accomplice of the xenos. His promises of escape were nothing but lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did Malice keep his trophies? They are mine now."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Tell me, Malice, do you still have something stowed away? Some extra-special stash?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"In the next fight, you are coming with me! We shall make the arena drink of xenos blood!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Shriekers, you will fight at my side in the next battle in the arena! Follow my lead!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Malice and the Commissar] "For the glory of His deeds, for the good of Humanity, and in the name of the God-Emperor, I sentence you both to death! Carry out their sentence immediately!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "How is your neck? Does it hurt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Turn to the Commissar] "Do you wish to repent, traitor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Speak to Malice] "You should have shown greater hospitality when I first came to you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Make a commanding gesture] "I do not wish to be disturbed."continues where this line first appears above