FactotumYou have spent the first few hours of your morning listening to the High Factotum's lengthy report on the latest trade exchanges, arrangements, disputes, and countless bureaucratic procedures. From outside the illuminated, tightly closed windows, you can hear the muffled sounds of Dargonus and its everyday life — the life that has been passing you by lately, as you have been preoccupied with the affairs of your protectorate from dawn till dusk.
Clementia WerserianClementia barely contains a yawn. Once Janris Danrok has finished, she pulls out her data-slate. "Thank you for your report, High Factotum. Your work is highly appreciated, both by everyone here and the Adeptus Administratum. Your Lordship/Ladyship, we are almost done here. We just need to go over the final items on today's agenda that I would like to report to you personally."
YOU"Truly, the God-Emperor has blessed me with diligent subjects! Speak."
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Clementia Werserian"Allow me to pass on gifts from your loyal subjects, the high nobility of Dargonus. It goes without saying that every living soul in your protectorate is blessed to serve Your Lordship/Ladyship faithfully and wholeheartedly. However, this humble gesture is meant as a token of deepest appreciation of your magnanimity toward their esteemed families."
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Clementia Werserian"House Werserian made arrangements for the delivery of several tonnes of supplies for your future journeys. The house is also transferring a regiment of its finest into your personal charge. Each of these brave troopers has undergone rigorous voidfarer training and will be humbled to lay down their life for you, Lord Captain." Clementia is trying to maintain a neutral expression but you can see her face is beaming with pride. "Please command them as you see fit."
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Clementia Werserian"House Gaprak has sent shuttles carrying sacred technology and manufactured parts that can be used to replace old joints and connections within mechanisms. The machine spirits of these devices have been pacified. They are slumbering peacefully as they await your decision on how to employ their capabilities."
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Clementia Werserian"In the past cycle, House Drivestem tripled the tithes collected from the house's subjects. Your coffers are overflowing, and the governor has expressed hope that this modest gift will become a symbol of your present and future successes in your new status."
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Clementia Werserian"House Sauerback has arranged for several regiments of expertly trained servants of the Emperor to be transferred to your personal command. Each of them will also serve as an honour guard for the holy relics that are to find their rightful place in the hold of your personal voidship..." She stops, staring at her data-slate in surprise.
YOU"Is something wrong?"
Clementia Werserian"No, not at all, Your Lordship/Ladyship! The people and the cargo have indeed reached the port services, so there is no reason to doubt the sincerity of the house's intentions. It's just... such substantial and valuable gifts coming from Lord Sauerback..." Clementia trails off.
High Factotum Janris DanrokDanrok lets out an amused chuckle. "If I am to venture a guess, Your Lordship/Ladyship, I believe the esteemed chancellor was staggered by such an irregular display of generosity from a man who is rather known for voicing his... doubts in Rogue Traders as a class. It would seem you have made quite an impression on Macharius, the old miser."
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YOU"Did I hear you quite right? Macharius Sauerback is sending me gifts, correct?"
Clementia Werserian"That is exactly correct, Your Lordship/Ladyship. The port services have already received the aforementioned resources and are now in the process of accommodating them aboard your ship. It's just... Lord Sauerback..."
High Factotum Janris DanrokDanrok lets out an amused chuckle. "If I am to venture a guess, Your Lordship/Ladyship, I believe the esteemed chancellor was staggered by such an irregular display of generosity from a man who is rather known for voicing his... doubts in Rogue Traders as a class. It would seem you have made quite an impression on Macharius, the old miser."continues where this line first appears above
Clementia Werserian"Lord Captain, news of particular import has come from the house's intelligence network. Lord Inquisitor Calcazar is rumoured to be planning a visit to Footfall. A number of Imperial Navy ships were commandeered by Lord Calcazar and they are also being scrambled to Footfall. Furthermore, we have received reports claiming that secret messages were delivered to the capital worlds of Houses Chorda and Winterscale. It is possible that the Lord Inquisitor's call to arms may smother the conflict that is brewing between the two dynasties. We are seeing an increasing number of skirmishes between their ships in neutral systems. I do not doubt that Her Ladyship Chorda will attempt to sway the Lord Inquisitor to her side."
Clementia Werserian"Especially since His Lordship Winterscale's luck seems to be running out. Riots have broken out on several of his worlds, and yet, he has shown no intention of quelling them. Instead, the Rogue Trader inflicted brutal punishment upon one of his oldest colonies, Vesuvia Secundus, based on allegations of seditious sentiment. Oddly enough, our agents were unable to find any proof of sedition among the populace there. As soon as we have any updates, you will be the first to know, Your Lordship/Ladyship." Clementia glances down at her data-slate. "Lastly..."
Clementia Werserian"Your pet xenos... Yrliet, I believe, is seeking a meeting with you. She had the audacity to defile the Rogue Trader's palace with her profane presence and refuses to leave until she has spoken with you. I would never presume to be able to read the emotions of xenos, but the Aeldari appeared perturbed. I believe she mentioned a voidship of some sort. It may be best if she told you everything directly."
Clementia Werserian"And with that, please allow me and Master Danrok to take our leave." The chancellor and the High Factotum offer you their bows. "Perhaps that last request will serve as a welcome distraction? Indeed, Your Lordship/Ladyship's stay on Dargonus has been rather long. However, your protectorate is now enjoying a period of relative stability that, for the time being, no longer demands Your Lordship/Ladyship's personal involvement in its affairs. Glory to the Rogue Trader!"
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Clementia Werserian"Secretary Scalander has articulated his desire to meet you in private. For security reasons, he has resolved not to inform me of the exact reasons behind this request." Clementia grimaces faintly. "The secretary is waiting at the doors to your room. He asks that you speak with him at your earliest convenience. Apparently this matter concerns the security of the entire protectorate."
Clementia Werserian"And with that, please allow me and Master Danrok to take our leave." The chancellor and the High Factotum offer you their bows. "Perhaps that last request will serve as a welcome distraction? Indeed, Your Lordship/Ladyship's stay on Dargonus has been rather long. However, your protectorate is now enjoying a period of relative stability that, for the time being, no longer demands Your Lordship/Ladyship's personal involvement in its affairs. Glory to the Rogue Trader!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have lost track of how long I have been trapped on Dargonus for the good of the protectorate. Hurry up. I better hear some good news today."
Clementia WerserianThe chancellor and the High Factotum exchange nervous glances. "I will strive my best to live up to your expectations, Your Lordship/Ladyship."
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Clementia Werserian"Lord Captain, news of particular import has come from the house's intelligence network. Lord Inquisitor Calcazar is rumoured to be planning a visit to Footfall. A number of Imperial Navy ships were commandeered by Lord Calcazar and they are also being scrambled to Footfall. Furthermore, we have received reports claiming that secret messages were delivered to the capital worlds of Houses Chorda and Winterscale. It is possible that the Lord Inquisitor's call to arms may smother the conflict that is brewing between the two dynasties. We are seeing an increasing number of skirmishes between their ships in neutral systems. I do not doubt that Her Ladyship Chorda will attempt to sway the Lord Inquisitor to her side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Next."
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Clementia Werserian"Lord Captain, news of particular import has come from the house's intelligence network. Lord Inquisitor Calcazar is rumoured to be planning a visit to Footfall. A number of Imperial Navy ships were commandeered by Lord Calcazar and they are also being scrambled to Footfall. Furthermore, we have received reports claiming that secret messages were delivered to the capital worlds of Houses Chorda and Winterscale. It is possible that the Lord Inquisitor's call to arms may smother the conflict that is brewing between the two dynasties. We are seeing an increasing number of skirmishes between their ships in neutral systems. I do not doubt that Her Ladyship Chorda will attempt to sway the Lord Inquisitor to her side."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Say nothing while maintaining a bored expression]
Clementia WerserianThe chancellor coughs in an attempt to break up the awkward pause. "Right, so..."
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Clementia Werserian"Lord Captain, news of particular import has come from the house's intelligence network. Lord Inquisitor Calcazar is rumoured to be planning a visit to Footfall. A number of Imperial Navy ships were commandeered by Lord Calcazar and they are also being scrambled to Footfall. Furthermore, we have received reports claiming that secret messages were delivered to the capital worlds of Houses Chorda and Winterscale. It is possible that the Lord Inquisitor's call to arms may smother the conflict that is brewing between the two dynasties. We are seeing an increasing number of skirmishes between their ships in neutral systems. I do not doubt that Her Ladyship Chorda will attempt to sway the Lord Inquisitor to her side."continues where this line first appears above