Aishara"So shall we begin our war council, or shall we wait for heretics to corrupt this planet completely?"
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"
Aishara"The Lord Inquisitor entrusted me with the task of forging an alliance between the assembled fleet and the forces of the Cognisance Fleet. Once this task is complete, I am to act as an observer and a special operative."
YOU"And what are your responsibilities as a special operative?"
Aishara"I'm afraid the Lord Inquisitor did not give me the authority to elaborate on this matter."
YOU"And what are your responsibilities as a special operative?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no spitting aboard my ship. Do I make myself clear, esteemed Lord Thorbald?"
Thorbald Ironhide"What's this? A show of character?" Thorbald growls and locks his indignant gaze with yours. "Fine, I will respect your wishes, warlord. But the bitter taste of suspicion burns my mouth." With pointed contempt, he steps away from Aishara.
YOU"And what are your responsibilities as a special operative?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no spitting aboard my ship. Do I make myself clear, esteemed Lord Thorbald?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did Calcazar choose you?"
Aishara"I happen to have some experience with large-scale bloodshed, Rogue Trader. That, and I never fail to deliver results."
YOU"And what are your responsibilities as a special operative?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no spitting aboard my ship. Do I make myself clear, esteemed Lord Thorbald?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did Calcazar choose you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What troops can you spare to reinforce our army?"
Aishara"The militia forces have already been transferred to Opticon-22. All I have left under my command is a tactical unit explicitly instructed to carry out the Lord Inquisitor's special assignments."
YOU"And what are your responsibilities as a special operative?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no spitting aboard my ship. Do I make myself clear, esteemed Lord Thorbald?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did Calcazar choose you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What troops can you spare to reinforce our army?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
Aishara"Now let us move on to discussing how we intend to kill the heretics."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."
NPC"Eufrates II is a forge world. Manufactorums and extractiums take up most of its surface. Upon //corrupting them//disrupting their production algorithm//, the heretics enhanced their ranks with possessed mechanisms and //false//defective//traitorous// Skitarii whose protocols were disfigured with indoctrinating scrap-code."
NPC"Our forces have secured minor footholds on the surface but are unable to deliver an effective blow to the //headquarters//operations centre// of the profaners in the Machine Cathedral at the heart of Manufactorum Sigma-S-13. According to the available data, it is the current location of the //arch-heretic//termination target// — the Dark Apostle Uralon the Cruel."
Thorbald Ironhide"We may outnumber the enemy, but ours is a poor warband. All it has is steel kaerls of the Omnissiah and scantly trained serfs from across the Expanse. While our foe is the detestable but nevertheless deadly putrid-hearted traitors from the ranks of the Word Bearers. And their vessels protect the Machine Cathedral from orbit."
YOU"Why have you still not commenced a planetary assault?"
NPC"There is a //conflict//critical error//categorical lack of understanding of the imperatives of this operation// within our chain of command. Unit Thorbald Ironhide is in favour of the strategy of mass destruction, which would constitute an unacceptable violation of the Rite of Operation. Every square metre of the manufactorums is //sacred//of high productivity value//."
Thorbald Ironhide"Which is why the cog-priest is so intent on hindering and sabotaging our assault by refusing us forces and landing drekkars. But Thorbald Ironhide won't fight on the terms of priests! If my battle plan is rejected, the Omnissiah's servants can retake the planet themselves! Maybe they think their lives mean nothing compared to their precious cathedrals, but a Wolf knows what his life is worth!"
YOU"Why have you still not commenced a planetary assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, I must say my curiosity is piqued. The Explorators are hiding something on that planet, something you refused to show to anyone and are now loath to destroy. What is it?"
NPCThe Tech-Priest's vox creaks stubbornly: "Request denied. The Omnissiah's //mysteries//procedures// conducted on Eufrates II are to remain undisclosed according to the //protocol//vow// of preservation of the hallowed from the profane."
Thorbald Ironhide"This is why on Fenris we have the priests follow the warriors, not the other way around. The priests never think about the battle ahead, only their tenets and taboos. But a Wolf — a Wolf must think only of battle and his enemy's death, not about preserving cathedrals or counting the trophies that await him."
YOU"Why have you still not commenced a planetary assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, I must say my curiosity is piqued. The Explorators are hiding something on that planet, something you refused to show to anyone and are now loath to destroy. What is it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, what do you propose our plan should be?"
NPC"Our strategic analysis points toward a full-scale offensive as the optimal course of action. The losses among the //troops//insignificant personnel//laity// will be numerous but will not exceed acceptable parameters. Replenishing such losses will be less arduous than repairing the damage that may otherwise come to the manufactorums."
YOU"Why have you still not commenced a planetary assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, I must say my curiosity is piqued. The Explorators are hiding something on that planet, something you refused to show to anyone and are now loath to destroy. What is it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, what do you propose our plan should be?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald, what would you do if you were in command of this operation?"
Thorbald Ironhide"I would rain down vengeful skies upon the enemy. I would plough the land of Eufrates II with shells, shatter their defences, level the fortified towers, throw their host into disarray... And in that whirlwind of fury, I would lead my glorious pack to pave a path of blood for the cog-kaerls."
YOU"Why have you still not commenced a planetary assault?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, I must say my curiosity is piqued. The Explorators are hiding something on that planet, something you refused to show to anyone and are now loath to destroy. What is it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, what do you propose our plan should be?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald, what would you do if you were in command of this operation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard your opinions on this."
Thorbald Ironhide"Choose your strategy wisely. It's not every day you get to heed the advice of a seasoned warrior, one chosen by the Allfather himself to bring death to the foes of Humanity."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"
Thorbald Ironhide"You read hearts like they're inscribed with runes, [Name]." Thorbald lets out a mocking chuckle. "'Tis true, my brothers and I grow tired of this cog-priest and his naysaying. For whatever reason, he thinks himself our lord."
NPC"I concur with this statement. Given that the //military action//sacred purgative crusade//eradication procedure// is taking place on a world devoted to the Machine God, Unit Opticon-22 insists on his privileged status in the matter of strategy selection."
YOU"Answer me this, Thorbald: if Opticon-22 were to come to Fenris and start ordering you around, what would you do?"
YOU"Thorbald is right. However destructive the assault might end up being, it will be nothing compared to the damage that every moment of our hesitation does to the planet."
YOU"Heresy runs rampant on Eufrates II, and you two would rather waste all your strength on bickering? Then you are nothing but fools!"
YOU"I wish to remind you that the Lord Inquisitor entrusted me with overseeing this war. You will show respect for my status."
YOU"I have heard enough petty quarrels for one day."
Thorbald Ironhide"Rein in the impudent priest while there's still time. Or this battle will end in disgraceful defeat."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."
NPC"The first step is obvious — we eliminate the Machine Cathedral's orbital support. But what planetary assault strategy will you choose following the destruction of the enemy void fleet?"
YOU"Send in all our forces even if it means sustaining heavy losses. A swift onslaught is key to our victory!"
Thorbald Ironhide"Ha! The Space Wolves respect a good onslaught! Your huskaerls better be loyal enough to charge into the fire without faltering!"
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Thorbald Ironhide"My pack will do all that is asked of it and stand at the vanguard of the assault. Until we meet on the field of battle, [Name]." Thorbald looks at Ulfar with a smirk. "And I say the same to you, Ulfar Everlost. 'Tis a pity your pack will not share in this glorious victory with us."
UlfarUlfar lets out a bestial grumble and says to you, "That boastful grizhof talks too much about my pack. He knows where my brothers are, I can smell it. Before we dive into the carnage, summon him to your ship and let me question him — I wish to hear what he knows... while he still has not lost his blathering tongue to the heretics."
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NPC"Complying. Updating the Skitarii tactical programs, transferring the least //valuable//enlightened// units to the first wave of offence. Estimating a high percentage of //losses//disposal// among the support personnel."
Aishara"The Lord Inquisitor will be delighted at the news that some semblance of order was established in the command. I wish you luck, Rogue Trader."
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NPCThe unholy cackle fills your mind again. "The travails of mortals are so amusing. Wandering in the dark, ignorant of the paths open to them and of their own fate. How pathetic! They are not your equals, for you know your way. It is a path littered with the bodies of believers in the Truth: an acceptable sacrifice in the name of your future greatness."
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YOU"We will begin by bombarding the enemy's positions, then advance cautiously. We must conserve our troops."
Thorbald Ironhide"Your plan bores me. This is not the Space Wolves' way of war. But such cowardly strategies are the limit of the Omnissiah's cog-kaerls, so you have my approval."
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Thorbald Ironhide"My pack will do all that is asked of it and stand at the vanguard of the assault. Until we meet on the field of battle, [Name]." Thorbald looks at Ulfar with a smirk. "And I say the same to you, Ulfar Everlost. 'Tis a pity your pack will not share in this glorious victory with us."
UlfarUlfar lets out a bestial grumble and says to you, "That boastful grizhof talks too much about my pack. He knows where my brothers are, I can smell it. Before we dive into the carnage, summon him to your ship and let me question him — I wish to hear what he knows... while he still has not lost his blathering tongue to the heretics."
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YOU"What we require is total annihilation. Raze every sacred facility and chapel that our enemies could use as cover."
Thorbald Ironhide"Hear, hear! I can smell your killer instinct, [Name]! Let us break their spirit!"
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Thorbald Ironhide"My pack will do all that is asked of it and stand at the vanguard of the assault. Until we meet on the field of battle, [Name]." Thorbald looks at Ulfar with a smirk. "And I say the same to you, Ulfar Everlost. 'Tis a pity your pack will not share in this glorious victory with us."
UlfarUlfar lets out a bestial grumble and says to you, "That boastful grizhof talks too much about my pack. He knows where my brothers are, I can smell it. Before we dive into the carnage, summon him to your ship and let me question him — I wish to hear what he knows... while he still has not lost his blathering tongue to the heretics."
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YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard your opinions on this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald, what would you do if you were in command of this operation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard your opinions on this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, what do you propose our plan should be?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald, what would you do if you were in command of this operation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard your opinions on this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, I must say my curiosity is piqued. The Explorators are hiding something on that planet, something you refused to show to anyone and are now loath to destroy. What is it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, what do you propose our plan should be?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald, what would you do if you were in command of this operation?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard your opinions on this."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What troops can you spare to reinforce our army?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did Calcazar choose you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What troops can you spare to reinforce our army?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
Thorbald Ironhide"There is no surprise in my heart — the Inquisition is, as always, too ashamed of its dark deeds to reveal them to honourable fighters." Thorbald makes a show of spitting on the floor.
YOU"And what are your responsibilities as a special operative?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no spitting aboard my ship. Do I make myself clear, esteemed Lord Thorbald?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did Calcazar choose you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What troops can you spare to reinforce our army?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There will be no spitting aboard my ship. Do I make myself clear, esteemed Lord Thorbald?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why did Calcazar choose you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What troops can you spare to reinforce our army?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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Thorbald Ironhide"Fenris would never need to be liberated from the Archenemy's servants! Wolf blood is indomitable! And you, [Name], should choose your words carefully lest you provoke my anger!"
YOU"Answer me this, Thorbald: if Opticon-22 were to come to Fenris and start ordering you around, what would you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald is right. However destructive the assault might end up being, it will be nothing compared to the damage that every moment of our hesitation does to the planet."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heresy runs rampant on Eufrates II, and you two would rather waste all your strength on bickering? Then you are nothing but fools!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to remind you that the Lord Inquisitor entrusted me with overseeing this war. You will show respect for my status."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough petty quarrels for one day."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThorbald's face turns purple, but he cannot come up with a retort. Opticon-22 lowers his head repentantly and lets out a binharic trill. Neither of them can find the words to rebuff your pointed accusation.
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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NPC"Analysing... This statement is true. The consequences of the heretical //corruption//disruption of the procedural cycle// are nearing critical levels. In order to prevent them from surpassing those levels, Unit Opticon-22 is prepared to nullify certain protocols related to preservation of //sacred relics//high-priority production facilities//."
YOU"Answer me this, Thorbald: if Opticon-22 were to come to Fenris and start ordering you around, what would you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald is right. However destructive the assault might end up being, it will be nothing compared to the damage that every moment of our hesitation does to the planet."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heresy runs rampant on Eufrates II, and you two would rather waste all your strength on bickering? Then you are nothing but fools!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to remind you that the Lord Inquisitor entrusted me with overseeing this war. You will show respect for my status."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough petty quarrels for one day."continues where this line first appears above
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Thorbald IronhideThe Space Wolf bellows with unpleasant laughter. "I would like to see him try... Fine, I hear you. No one will accuse Thorbald Ironhide of disrespecting the masters of the house where he arrived as a guest. You will hear no more arguing from me — only silence. I will kill the heretics in the manner chosen by the esteemed cog-priest."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThorbald looks down on you with an expression of wry amusement. Opticon-22 is silent, but you can still feel the disapproval in the rattles coming from his vox.
YOU"Answer me this, Thorbald: if Opticon-22 were to come to Fenris and start ordering you around, what would you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald is right. However destructive the assault might end up being, it will be nothing compared to the damage that every moment of our hesitation does to the planet."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heresy runs rampant on Eufrates II, and you two would rather waste all your strength on bickering? Then you are nothing but fools!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to remind you that the Lord Inquisitor entrusted me with overseeing this war. You will show respect for my status."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough petty quarrels for one day."continues where this line first appears above
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NPC"Strategy confirmed as optimal. Updating the Skitarii tactical programs. Transmitting this unit's general //blessing//authorisation// for offensive action."
Aishara"The Lord Inquisitor will be delighted at the news that some semblance of order was established in the command. I wish you luck, Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCOpticon-22's vox rasps mournfully, "Complying. Correcting primary mission parameters. Removing immunity status from the //sacred//formerly sacred// facilities on the surface of Eufrates II."
Aishara"The Lord Inquisitor will be delighted at the news that some semblance of order was established in the command. I wish you luck, Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThorbald merely scoffs in response, and Opticon-22 produces a short binharic litany. Despite their united displeasure at your words, they do not look at all conciliated.
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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Thorbald IronhideThorbald's face reddens, and he rumbles in a hollow voice, "I do not wish us to feud on the eve of battle. Very well. The Wolves will fight the way the cog-priest deems fit."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
Aishara"The Lord Inquisitor will be pleased to learn that his authority was not questioned at this war council."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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NPC"Request approved. Unit [Name] von Valancius is authorised to issue decisions of the highest execution priority. Unit Opticon-22 standing by for instructions."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
Aishara"The Lord Inquisitor will be pleased to learn that his authority was not questioned at this war council."continues where this line first appears above
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NPC"Analysing... This statement is false. The sacred assembly halls require machine //healing//repairs//, not further destruction." Opticon-22 lowers his head in an unrelenting gesture.
YOU"Answer me this, Thorbald: if Opticon-22 were to come to Fenris and start ordering you around, what would you do?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thorbald is right. However destructive the assault might end up being, it will be nothing compared to the damage that every moment of our hesitation does to the planet."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Heresy runs rampant on Eufrates II, and you two would rather waste all your strength on bickering? Then you are nothing but fools!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish to remind you that the Lord Inquisitor entrusted me with overseeing this war. You will show respect for my status."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough petty quarrels for one day."continues where this line first appears above
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NPC"But in order for the threads of chance to allow us to meet and for you to fulfil your purpose, you must bring along the blade shards that wove our destinies together. Goodbye, Child of the Dawn. I will be waiting for you." The voice is gone again, dissolved in the echoes of other people's thoughts.
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Thorbald Ironhide"Did you think these words would fill me with fear? The Wolves are here because we wish to bring death to the heretics, not because your Lord Inquisitor commands it."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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NPC"Request denied. Unit Xavier Calcazar lacks the authority to determine the fate of a sacred Adeptus Mechanicus world."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCThe leader of the Explorator warriors appears on the bridge, and the deck trembles beneath his metal gait. He has acquired a new set of fearsome armour since the two of you last met, and his mechadendrites are now fitted with more formidable weapons of destruction. "Unit Opticon-22 initiating //identification//official greeting// procedure. Unlocking the option of strategic data exchange."
Thorbald IronhideThe Emperor's Angel who follows in his wake is clad in armour the colour of a tempestuous ocean. You hear his voice, throaty and brimming with untamed boldness and strength: "Which one of you huskaerls is [Name] von Valancius? I am Thorbald Ironhide, and I wish to see the mortal who has been granted the honour of leading my pack into battle."
YOU"You are looking at [Name] von Valancius, Thorbald Ironhide."
Thorbald IronhideThorbald takes the measure of you and nods in satisfaction. "I know the habits of a warrior when I see one. You're no indolent hjokke. Good! I give my approval — we will hunt the baseborn heretics together."
YOU"You are looking at [Name] von Valancius, Thorbald Ironhide."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, how did you go from overseeing logistics to commanding armies?"
NPC"This //command promotion//hierarchy status update// was executed following the //death//decommissioning//deconstruction// of the ship Teeth of the Wrathgear. The fleet's war conclave was operating aboard that vessel. Unit Opticon-22 received premature //rank promotion//modernisation// to Magos Dominus based on his extensive catalogue of recorded combat engagements."
YOU"You are looking at [Name] von Valancius, Thorbald Ironhide."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Opticon-22, how did you go from overseeing logistics to commanding armies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us commence this war council."
Thorbald Ironhide"What good is another war council with a cog-priest who knows not the joys of battle, who cut off his parts and replaced them with augments to please his all-knowing master? He will propose again a cowardly plan unworthy of warriors as is the custom of his brethren—"
NPC"Registering a display of //impertinence//data insufficiency// in regard to the //military craft//eradication methods// of the Adeptus Mechanicus."
NPC"Are you having another fight, gentlemen? How predictable." A woman in heavy armour walks onto the bridge cloaked in an air of superiority. You remember seeing her before — in the retinue of Xavier Calcazar when he barged into your chambers after your Magnae Accessio. "Thank you for not starting without me. Acolyte Aishara, dispatched by the Lord Inquisitor to facilitate the operation on Eufrates II. My role on this war council is that of an advisor."
YOU"Aishara, why are you here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require a full report on the situation at the front."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You two do not get along too well, do you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall now present to you the plan of our assault on Eufrates II."continues where this line first appears above
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NPCA silky whisper weaves words into a kind of unholy pattern in your mind: "Minions of a false god. Blind in their faith. No unity among them. They will never learn the Truth... but you will. I will show you the path, Child of the Dawn, but in order to walk that path, you must hide our intentions behind a facade of loyalty to the corpse emperor. For now, learn about the false believers' plan and prepare. Now is the time to listen. The time to act will come later, and when it comes, I will tell you."
YOU"So be it."
AisharaAishara raises an eyebrow and chuckles. "My presence here is entirely unaffected by your approval or your objections, Rogue Trader. But I'm pleased to know you endorse my appointment to this position."
NPCA cackle comes from inside your head. "Only you can hear my voice, Child. Do not talk to me. Just pay attention." You feel the intruding presence recede to the periphery of your mind, to bide its time there.
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YOU"Get out of my head!"
AisharaAishara casts a suspicious glance at you. "An interesting reaction, Rogue Trader. Not the kind of reception I've had anywhere else. Granted, I am an acolyte of the Inquisition, but I haven't even begun to get inside your head yet, or indeed considered it. Perhaps some other time. We have work to do right now."
NPCA cackle comes from inside your head. "Only you can hear my voice, Child. Do not talk to me. Just pay attention." You feel the intruding presence recede to the periphery of your mind, to bide its time there.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Say nothing]
NPCYou feel the intrusive presence recede to the periphery of your mind, to bide its time there.
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NPCThe woman's words are drowned out by your growing headache: irritation, contempt, and disappointment rack your mind like a three-tailed whip, accompanied by a hundred furious whispers: "The time of daybreak is almost upon us, and you have failed to make the correct choice at the crossroads of fate! The Truth that is hidden from the unseeing minions of the corpse emperor could have illuminated your sight, granted you... boundless freedom. But you proved to be weak. You would not fight, you would not listen... A child unworthy of the Truth. A blind boy/lost girl unworthy of freedom!" The alien presence melts away from your awareness like sticky sludge, no longer willing to waste its word on one such as you.
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HeinrixHeinrix and Aishara exchange glances, but do not say a word. You cannot help but notice the furrow that forms on the Interrogator's forehead at the sight of his colleague.
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Pasqal"May your service benefit from the updated protocols that were bestowed upon you and the new analytical data that was entrusted to your elucidation."
NPC"May the Omnissiah //guide//operate// this unit in his //cause//mission//algorithm// of service to Him."
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Eogunn"A tragic turn of events leading to a new beginning. May your path of Knowledge, which lies through the thorns of entropy, be blessed by the Machine God."
NPC"May the Omnissiah //guide//operate// this unit in his //cause//mission//algorithm// of service to Him."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us commence this war council."continues where this line first appears above
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Ulfar"You have not changed, Brother Thorbald — high-handed and brazen without measure, and you carry yourself on another's drekkar like it is your own."
Thorbald IronhideThe Wolf bursts into booming laughter and bares his long fangs. "Such is the breed of leaders, Ulfar. We stand out. 'Tis you, Everlost, who cannot find his way when the sun is right over his head." Another explosion of Thorbald's boisterous laughter drowns out Ulfar's stifled yet furious string of curses.
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Thorbald IronhideThorbald raises his gaze to look at your psyber-raven circling over the bridge. The Wolf smiles broadly. "On Fenris, only the worthiest are granted the company of such creatures. Since you have the will to handle one, your courage must rival that of a Rune Priest. The two of us should see eye to eye."
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YOU"Opticon-22, how did you go from overseeing logistics to commanding armies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let us commence this war council."continues where this line first appears above