CaptainReality bubbles before you and bursts with an agonising shriek. A few silhouettes now stand in your way. Three of them seem to have your face... And yet the differences are striking. Each has been marked by other accomplishments and different experiences, making you feel like the protagonist of a tale about a pair of twins separated at birth.
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]
CaptainThe blatant abuse of the fabric of existence is causing the motes of reality to flare up. You see the mirages of the Koronus Expanse in their glow, altered past recognition by the decisions you have made... or could have made in some other world.
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"
Captain(sequence)
Glorious ReflectionYour replica smiles in understanding. "I am [Name] von Valancius the Magnificent. And if I know myself, which I most certainly do, you are now pondering what that makes you. The answer is simple. You are my reflection from a less glorious reality, a product of the malign influence of the treasure that I seek."
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Merciful Reflection"Some refer to me as the Warden of the Expanse, but I prefer being addressed simply as [Name]. Nice to meet you... ah... me-from-a-different-version-of-existence."
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Righteous ReflectionThe doppelganger makes the sign of Aquila and utters, "I am a blazing paragon of Humanity, unbroken by tribulations, the first to venture into the darkness without fear and the one who unites and brings back that which was forfeited. I am a Rogue Trader of the God-Emperor."
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Cursed ReflectionThe last doppelganger smiles coyly. "Speaking of me, I am the only version of ourselves who chose the path to true power. I serve the Master, the Changer of Ways, and I already chanced upon my reflections in his dreams. Which is why I am the only one without a dumbstruck expression on my face."
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YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"
Glorious Reflection"And yet, I was the only one clever enough to become the master/mistress of my own fate and not be reduced to someone else's plaything or a slave to dogma."
YOU"Why do you seek to enter the crypt?"
Glorious Reflection"I came to claim the treasure. Whatever it is, Theodora found it, which makes it mine. Xavier will regret trying to steal from my dynasty." The doppelganger smirks.
YOU"I wonder how you acquired such an ego."
Glorious Reflection"The lack of pointless advice, I presume. On the day Kunrad killed Theodora, all of her officers died with her, including Mort, Abelard, Idira, Ravor, Vigdis... When I came into my inheritance, there was no one to teach me how to be a Rogue Trader. I handled everything myself and found out who Theodora von Valancius really was."
Glorious Reflection"A narcissistic, unscrupulous, self-serving bitch who lied to everyone. I admit I regretted not getting the chance to know her better... I embraced her principles and realised that literally everyone in the Koronus Expanse was out to take advantage of me. The Drusians and the pirates, the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Kasballica, Calcazar and Uralon... And so the puppet pulled at the strings and made its masters dance. I dare say things turned out well for me."
YOU"Why do you seek to enter the crypt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder how you acquired such an ego."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you achieved much without loyal allies?"
Glorious Reflection"Indeed I have. I am the most influential figure in the entire Expanse. Calligos was slain by the xenos and his successor Evayne became my puppet. Incendia chases pirates, not realising it is me who is raiding her colonies. I was able to make a pact with the Kabal of the Reaving Tempest against Calcazar, forcing him to flee. I undertook a dozen expeditions into the unknown, moved the dynasty capital to Footfall, named Vladaym my governor and made Hieronymus a cardinal. Not too bad for a novice, wouldn't you say?"
YOU"Why do you seek to enter the crypt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder how you acquired such an ego."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you achieved much without loyal allies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are a parody of what a Rogue Trader is supposed to be. Quite the epitome of hubris, greed, and brazenness."
Glorious Reflection"This is what being a Rogue Trader is all about. You simply lack the imagination to grasp it."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"
Cursed Reflection"I do not serve — I reign. You grovel, but I dominate and rise ever higher."
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"
Merciful Reflection"I do not enjoy pointless violence. Power and authority can always be used for a more worthy purpose... Well, almost always. Unfortunately, sometimes violence does have a point, but it gives me little pleasure even then."
YOU"So what brings you to this dangerous place, most peaceful one?"
Merciful Reflection"Duty. I do not know what exactly Xavier has in mind, but judging by his past actions, it will be ambitious and terrible. He must be stopped."
YOU"Why do you care so much about other people?"
Merciful Reflection"I have been taught some harsh lessons. When Kunrad staged the coup, I was badly wounded. Abelard nursed me back to health, and so did the entire crew. They looked after me and the protectorate for months while I was in limbo, a dark and joyless sleep in which I only heard Theodora's last words: 'Protect my people.' When I awoke, I vowed to do exactly that. To be not a master to my people but their protector and their champion."
YOU"So what brings you to this dangerous place, most peaceful one?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you care so much about other people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your reality like?"
Merciful Reflection"I think it has less bloodshed than yours. I brought peace to the Expanse, soothed the flame of Incendia's zeal and stopped Calligos from falling to vileness. The two of us even managed to become friends. I sheltered the Aeldari refugees and convinced them to join forces to fend off the Drukhari. I granted pardon to the pirates and renegades who strayed not out of malice but because they had nowhere else to go. Calcazar called me a heretic, but no one paid heed to that castigation."
Merciful Reflection"The Fellowship of the Void became a respectable merchant guild. Vladaym shed almost all his thuggish habits... but died when Xavier turned Footfall into a colossal projectile, which he crashed into Eufrates II after it was captured by Uralon the Cruel. Thousands died that day. But tens of thousands were safely evacuated by Vladaym, and I welcomed them to Dargonus."
YOU"So what brings you to this dangerous place, most peaceful one?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you care so much about other people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your reality like?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish I could visit your universe. It seems to be brighter and kinder than mine."
Merciful Reflection"It is never too late to create it around you."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."
Righteous Reflection"I remember in whose name the sacred Warrant was granted. I remember by whose hand I am ordained to exist. I believe, and my faith is a bright light driving back the darkness. But your faith is cold embers, and when I look at you, I feel ashamed of myself."
YOU"Did you come here to help Calcazar?"
Righteous Reflection"The future is not known to me. The Lord Inquisitor did not give me the full details of Operation Precious Sentinel, but he mentioned its importance to the entire Imperium. I have come to lend him my aid... or to stop him if his plans go against the will of the God-Emperor."
YOU"Where did such piety come from?"
Righteous Reflection"It filled me on the day that Sister Argenta and I executed Theodora for heresy. I saw all her wickedness and depravity, and felt unclean, stained by her blood. So I swore to redeem the name of the dynasty."
YOU"Did you come here to help Calcazar?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did such piety come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And how many feats of faith have you accomplished?"
Righteous Reflection"Not yet enough. I struck down Calligos Winterscale, a champion of Khorne, in the ruins of Dargonus. I joined forces with the benevolent Incendia Chorda to purge the Cult of the Final Dawn when they incited a rebellion and used Footfall to summon a Greater Daemon named the Edge of Daybreak. The unclean spirit is now sealed within the station that I have proclaimed forsaken forever."
Captain(sequence)
UlfarUlfar shifts an approving glance from your double to you, then mutters quietly into his beard, "I'll be! He/She is your Aett-Vater still. Changing sides would be... No!"
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Calligos Winterscale"You killed me?" Calligos grins widely. "Was it a glorious battle?"
Righteous ReflectionYour replica hesitates before answering: "A worthy one."
Calligos Winterscale"Good. Let's do it again." His grin grows even wider.
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Righteous Reflection"After the purging of Janus, the xenos of Crudarach and the Kabal of the Reaving Tempest forged a profane alliance against my protectorate, but with the noble Space Wolves, I defeated their combined forces and banished them from the Expanse."
YOU"Did you come here to help Calcazar?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did such piety come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And how many feats of faith have you accomplished?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Such strong faith commands respect."
Righteous Reflection"I am ready to acknowledge your repentance and dispense justice."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"
Captain(sequence)
Righteous Reflection"We shall fight. I sense your souls' greedy interest in what is hidden in this crypt. And I will not allow you to take possession of this blasphemous thing!"
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Merciful Reflection"I am afraid we have no choice but to fight. What is hidden on this world imperils the millions of lives for which I am responsible. For their sake, I will crush any opponent... unless you all retreat without a fight."
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Cursed Reflection"But I see we are outnumbered compared to you, doppelganger. I think it would be wise to join forces, topple you first, and then resolve the conflict between those who have survived."
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Glorious Reflection"I concur. We will finish off the one with the biggest retinue first and then decide who is worthy of the prize. However, I already know who it's going to be."
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YOU"It looks like this version of me became a mindless zealot."
Righteous Reflection"Vice always masks envy as contempt."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It will be my pleasure to end you. For Theodora."
Righteous Reflection"The old heretic warrants no regrets. Her soul was as filthy as the feet of the sailors treading the lower decks of my ship."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."
Righteous Reflection"Your ears cannot hear the truth of the Emperor."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Marazhai"What a grotesque, impossible reality. My Kabal would never ally with... our useless kin."
Righteous Reflection"After I beheaded the Kabal's Dracon, the Reaving Tempest became more flexible in its approach to alliances."
Marazhai"Hmm. It appears I have managed to get myself killed in every one of your realities. It is sad to see the fruits of my own failures."
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UlfarUlfar rumbles heartily. "Hah! That must have been a glorious hunt! But maybe it will come to pass in our world too!"
UlfarThe Wolf turns to Marazhai and adds with a laugh: "Did you hear that? We massacred you wretches!"
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UlfarThe Wolf turns to Yrliet and adds with a laugh: "Did you hear that? We massacred you wretches!"
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YOU"Such strong faith commands respect."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It looks like this version of me became a mindless zealot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It will be my pleasure to end you. For Theodora."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Heinrix"The Lord Inquisitor from your reality must be pleased with you."
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Jae"By the Exalted One, my fiery-hearted shereen, our friendship would not have blossomed under the light of every star, it seems."
Righteous ReflectionThe copy casts a contemptuous glance at Jae. "You. The abject grovelling creature who chose to sell out to the Archenemy instead of atoning for her transgressions under my guidance. Your rotten soul was reborn in cleansing flame."
Jae"That's what I'm talking about."
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YOU"And how many feats of faith have you accomplished?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Such strong faith commands respect."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It looks like this version of me became a mindless zealot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It will be my pleasure to end you. For Theodora."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mercy is the gateway for heresy."
Merciful Reflection"This much is true. But a gate admits many guests, and not all of them mean you harm."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are simply too weak to be a Rogue Trader."
Merciful Reflection"Fascinating. Many have called me weak, but I have always had enough strength to protect my people from those who saw them as a defenceless flock."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."
Merciful Reflection"I hope my answers will change something."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Calligos Winterscale"You must have arrived from the universe of milksops and weaklings. I am disgusted at the very thought that a counterpart of mine not only refused to serve Chaos but also befriended a lowlife like you."
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Yrliet"An alliance between the Children of Asuryan and humans? You speak of impossible things, and yet... your ardour makes one want to believe you. Perhaps in your reality, false elantach, our kinfolk have gained wisdom and tolerance beyond my understanding."
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Jae"What? Vladaym, a hero who chose to sacrifice himself? Your world really is nothing like ours!"
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Eogunn"Transformations so marvellous that they resonate as almost... heartening." The Manipulus makes no effort to conceal his sorrow. "It is a pity to realise that, with a high degree of probability, this is merely an illusion, confusing our minds."
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YOU"I wish I could visit your universe. It seems to be brighter and kinder than mine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mercy is the gateway for heresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are simply too weak to be a Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
AbelardAbelard... Your Abelard shares a look of understanding and deep respect with the Seneschal from the alternate reality.
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Cassia"The scars upon your soul bleed an ashen azure. Yet your heart is bursting with flares of the most incredible hues — crystal-clear colours without any additions or impurities. A pure heart... I had all but forgotten they existed."
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YOU"What is your reality like?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish I could visit your universe. It seems to be brighter and kinder than mine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mercy is the gateway for heresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are simply too weak to be a Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Heinrix"Emperor, what an insufferably smug, arrogant, and childishly insolent creature... How can a single Rogue Trader embody everything they are loathed for?"
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YOU"So you tricked everyone in the end? Nicely done!"
Glorious Reflection"If you do not sing your own praises, who will? Never has that been more true!"
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
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YOU"I feel sorry for you. You had to shoulder the burden of power all on your own."
Glorious Reflection"Rubbish! The burden of power is a fiction invented by the powerful to shield themselves against envy. I did just fine on my own and proved that I need no one else. Do you hear me? No one!"
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
Glorious Reflection"I shall give you a moment to wallow in your envy and self-loathing."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Calligos Winterscale"I was finished off by xenos?" Calligos smiles. "Come closer, boy/girl, and I will show you the real Calligos Winterscale instead of the cheap knockoff who bore that name in your reality."
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Marazhai"I hope it was me who led the Reaving Tempest and not that bitch Yremeryss?"
Glorious Reflection"No. I butchered you in my world, ignominiously and brutally. I can show you how."
Marazhai"Hmm. It appears I have managed to get myself killed in every one of your realities. It is sad to see the fruits of my own failures."
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Marazhai"That will not be necessary. And I was almost starting to like you."
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YOU"You are a parody of what a Rogue Trader is supposed to be. Quite the epitome of hubris, greed, and brazenness."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So you tricked everyone in the end? Nicely done!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I feel sorry for you. You had to shoulder the burden of power all on your own."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Abelard"I would ask your Lordship/Ladyship to watch your language as you speak of Her Ladyship Theodora. I do not know how it is in your reality, but in ours, it is customary to mind one's manners."
Glorious Reflection"Shut up, servant. In our reality, it is customary for lackeys not to interfere in the affairs of their betters."
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Jae"I have to admit this version of you is not without a certain charm. The kind where I don't quite know if I want to throw myself at you or empty a full clip right into your face."
Glorious Reflection"My sweet smuggler. You are also in my world, you know. I gave you a little planet with a pretty palace and a tiny garden after you took offence at a couple of innocent jokes about your... humble origins."
Jae"Throw myself at you, or empty a full clip into your face. It's a tough one."
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Glorious Reflection"Ah. Tisiphone. My sworn friend and the most overbearing shrew in all the Expanse. Of course you're here as well." The copy nods meaningfully at Cassia. "Nice to see you in the thick of things as usual."
CassiaThe mention of the former Novator of the House makes Cassia flinch. "Wh— what? I... I think you mistake me for someone else."
Glorious Reflection"Indeed. In this rancid reality, you are some kind of... pathetic parody of yourself."
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YOU"Have you achieved much without loyal allies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are a parody of what a Rogue Trader is supposed to be. Quite the epitome of hubris, greed, and brazenness."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So you tricked everyone in the end? Nicely done!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I feel sorry for you. You had to shoulder the burden of power all on your own."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Righteous Reflection"Emperor, bestow strength upon me to smite yet another obstacle as I carry out Your will!"
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Merciful Reflection"If you are sentient creatures and not mere eidolons, I suggest you back down without a fight. I did not come here to claim your lives."
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Cursed Reflection"My Master, Changer of Ways, is this of your making? No, I can feel it is not. You are not playing tricks on me, you are... sending me prey for a great sacrifice!"
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Glorious Reflection"Is there some ironic lesson in what is going on? Should I be looking in the mirror a little less? Or perhaps try to look at myself from the outside? Or is this a hint that I am my own worst enemy? I shall ponder this in my memoir."
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Captain(sequence)
Merciful ReflectionYour double appears to be quite discomfited. He/She nervously clutches an oddly shaped talisman in his/her fist... You do not possess such an item.
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Merciful ReflectionYour doppelganger appears to be quite discomfited. He/She clutches a strange talisman nervously in his/her fist... It is identical to the farewell gift Yrliet gave you in the forests of Quetza Temer.
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Entry point 3 of 7
Righteous ReflectionYour doppelganger vigorously chops the air with his/her hand, and you notice some stiffness in the movement, as well as a subtle grimace of pain. As you look closer, you realise that lurking under your replica's clothes are chains of penance with jagged hooks digging into his/her flesh. Such instruments of humility are only worn by the most fervent believers.
YOU"Did you come here to help Calcazar?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did such piety come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And how many feats of faith have you accomplished?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Such strong faith commands respect."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It looks like this version of me became a mindless zealot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It will be my pleasure to end you. For Theodora."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
CassiaCassia covers her eyes with her hand and shakes her head sorrowfully. "The heat of your hues is blinding, Lord Captain. Scarlet and gold shroud your very essence in an overpowering radiance, but deep inside... I see a palpitating smudge of sable blue which you have banished, which you loathe, and which ruins the perfection of the image. Are you afraid... of a misstep? Of loneliness? Of the Emperor turning away from you?"
Righteous Reflection"Do not dare lay your accursed eye on me!" The copy's roar is deafeningly loud. "How did you even survive the cleansing of Eurac V, monster of House Orsellio? Felek and I crushed your mad followers and purged the Navigator House of corruption. Did your heretical powers enthral my copy's weak spirit in this reality? How ignoble. How disgraceful."
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Entry point 4 of 7
Righteous ReflectionYour doppelganger vigorously chops the air with his/her hand, a grimace of stern determination twisting his/her face.
YOU"Did you come here to help Calcazar?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Where did such piety come from?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"And how many feats of faith have you accomplished?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Such strong faith commands respect."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It looks like this version of me became a mindless zealot."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It will be my pleasure to end you. For Theodora."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have heard enough."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 5 of 7
Merciful ReflectionYour doppelganger resolutely clenches his/her fist around an oddly shaped wraithbone talisman. The Aeldari wear such amulets as a token of a special bond with someone... Or a token of remembrance for the dead.
YOU"So what brings you to this dangerous place, most peaceful one?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Why do you care so much about other people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is your reality like?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wish I could visit your universe. It seems to be brighter and kinder than mine."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Mercy is the gateway for heresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are simply too weak to be a Rogue Trader."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no more questions."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Merciful ReflectionIt is identical to the farewell gift Yrliet gave you in the forests of Quetza Temer.
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YrlietHer emerald-green eyes light up with surprise, sorrow, and confusion all at once. "So you and I walked arm in arm in this other world too, elantach. And since the keepsake is now in your possession... my Path was cut short before yours."
Merciful ReflectionYour alter ego nods, slowly and sorrowfully. "Forgive me, Yrliet Lanaevyss. You took the Kabal Dracon's blow that was meant for me, but the chirurgeons were unable to heal your wounds. Still... it is a great joy to see you alive again."
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Entry point 6 of 7
Glorious ReflectionYour doppelganger's slightly accelerated speech, jerky movements, and the sweet twinkle in his/her eyes suggest that his/her blood is teeming with euphoric stimulants.
Glorious Reflection"And I become very principled and vengeful where my treasure hoard is concerned."
YOU"Why do you seek to enter the crypt?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder how you acquired such an ego."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you achieved much without loyal allies?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are a parody of what a Rogue Trader is supposed to be. Quite the epitome of hubris, greed, and brazenness."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"So you tricked everyone in the end? Nicely done!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I feel sorry for you. You had to shoulder the burden of power all on your own."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 7 of 7
Cursed ReflectionYou notice that your replica is sporting elaborate makeup. Under a layer of powder, the doppelganger's face looks strange, its skin covered in wrinkles. Somehow they remind you of... closed eyelids.
Idira the InsidiousIdira opens her mouth and you see the blackness between her teeth in place of her tongue. A hundred otherworldly warp voices speak instead of her voice: "The master requests a sacrifice... A living sacrifice... Toss them into the warp... Their paths will be unravelled and woven into yours."
YOU"Why did you come to Epitaph?"
Cursed Reflection"My Master, the Changer of Ways, directed me here and revealed my destiny. This is where I will cut short the life of the corpse emperor's champion and claim the great trophy. This is where I am fated to become one with the warp."
YOU"Why did you come to Epitaph?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder at what point your soul was tainted by heresy."
Cursed Reflection"It happened on the day Kunrad Voigtvir wounded me with the cursed blade. From then on, I started hearing voices. Fortunately, my companion Idira taught me how to avoid going insane, and I began to listen to... and heed their wisdom. They revealed secrets to me and whispered the dark rituals. I raided the von Valancius crypt, made a dark offering of Theodora's skull, and enslaved her spirit. I learned all of her dirty secrets, all of her lies."
Cursed Reflection"I saw the full picture and realised that only the strongest survive in the Expanse. And any strength is good enough to survive."
YOU"Why did you come to Epitaph?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder at what point your soul was tainted by heresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you achieved much on your profane path?"
Cursed Reflection"Oh, I have! My empire is no paltry protectorate — it stretches across Winterscale's domain and the worlds of Chorda. With my brother Kunrad as regent, together we rule many planets. I deceived Uralon the Fool and banished him from the Expanse after subverting his cult. I taught the brazen Drukhari a lesson by sending the Orsellio Navigators into Commorragh to cause the most powerful dysjunction in history! On Quetza Temer, I struck down the furious Calligos, a rival for the favour of the dark gods, and used his blood to make a pact with the Edge of Daybreak, my illustrious teacher."
YOU"Why did you come to Epitaph?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder at what point your soul was tainted by heresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you achieved much on your profane path?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Under different circumstances, we could have become allies."
Cursed Reflection"Student and mentor at best. Need I explain who would have been the mentor?"
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are disgusting."
Cursed Reflection"You won't believe how little I care about what you think."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something hilarious about the way you are revelling in your villainy."
Cursed Reflection"You won't believe how little I care about what you think."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Words are no longer necessary."
Cursed Reflection"Indeed. I see a future without words. Or you."
YOU[Look at where your doppelgangers came from]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the arrogant copy] "You seem to think you are better than the rest of us, don't you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the cursed copy] "So one of my versions chose to serve the Archenemy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the peaceful copy] "You seem to be the only one who isn't trying to pick a fight?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the pious copy] "Your faith seems to be stronger than that of us all combined."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The situation has just become... complicated. How are we going to resolve it?"continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Heinrix"Emperor, why do you so rarely send me heretics who are this eager to confess? My job would be so much easier."
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Cassia"House Orsellio would never swear allegiance to someone like you! We follow His light, and you... you are twisted chaos incarnate..."
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Marazhai"I cannot help but ask... What became of Commorragh after your stunt?"
Cursed Reflection"It was plunged into a horrifying massacre. You were one of the first to die, by the way."
Marazhai"Hmm. It appears I have managed to get myself killed in every one of your realities. It is sad to see the fruits of my own failures."
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Yrliet"Now I see that Asuryan has blessed my Path, for in this reality, I met a human with a powerful and radiant soul unyielding to corruption."
Cursed Reflection"I remember you, little xenos. I see you have lost your spirit stone in this reality, too... and yet you survived? How amusing. As amusing as it is to recall how you and your kin begged for mercy as I sent you off, one after another, to the feast of the Lord of Pleasure."
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Cursed Reflection"I remember you, little xenos. I remember you and your kin begging for mercy as I sent you off, one after another, to the feast of the Lord of Pleasure."
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YOU"Under different circumstances, we could have become allies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are disgusting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something hilarious about the way you are revelling in your villainy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Words are no longer necessary."continues where this line first appears above
Captain(sequence)
Ulfar"In short, you've gone from being a Rogue Trader to being a piece of kraken shit. This is very interesting, but shut up." Ulfar shifts his gaze to you. "I have just realised I have not given your spiritual fortitude the credit it deserves, Aett-Vater."
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Idira"Sorry, but after hearing about the destruction of the crypt and the despicable thing he/she did, I just have to shoot that bastard/bitch."
Abelard"Most definitely. I say this as a Seneschal, an officer, and a nobleman: shoot the bastard/bitch."
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YOU"Have you achieved much on your profane path?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Under different circumstances, we could have become allies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are disgusting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something hilarious about the way you are revelling in your villainy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Words are no longer necessary."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I wonder at what point your soul was tainted by heresy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Have you achieved much on your profane path?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Under different circumstances, we could have become allies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are disgusting."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"There is something hilarious about the way you are revelling in your villainy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Words are no longer necessary."continues where this line first appears above