Deputy PrefectThe scrawny man pales and leaps to attention at your approach. "R-R-Rogue Trader! Honoured to be of service! I am the second in line to temporarily carry out the duties of the Master of Seals. How m-may I help you?"
YOU"I require a blank form for the Mercatum Tabula Officiale."
Deputy PrefectThe prefect blinks in surprise. "Oh, you are the eleventh person today who has failed to submit their documents for certification within the validity period. I will pass it up the chain that we need to review our arrangements for managing petitioner flow. Or perhaps add a few extra hours to the certification officers' shifts? Hmm..."
Deputy PrefectThe prefect catches your look, pales slightly, and hurriedly shakes his head. "But that is neither here nor there! Here is your new petitioner form."
YOU"I require a blank form for the Mercatum Tabula Officiale."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Here, all of the seals, placed by a certification officer."
Clerk"Wonderful, wonderful!" The prefect nervously rummages in the drawers and retrieves what must be the gilded quill and red ink of the Master of Seals. "Aaand... there we are. In the name of the Emperor, your application has been approved. Initiation of the new trade representative has been performed. The status is hereby confirmed."
Jae"Yes, yes, esteemed damaar, give me the certificate already, come on!" Jae's eyes dart over the Mercatum Tabula Officiale and shine with delight. "Praise the Exalted One who saw me through all these trials, shereen! This is something to tell the grandchildren about — how a humble mortal became a trade representative of the Imperium! Let's not bother the damaar any longer, shereen. Why don't we discuss our next steps on the ship?"
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YOU"I am now officially the Rogue Trader of the von Valancius dynasty. Take me to the certification officer."
Clerk"Certainly, Your Lordship/Ladyship! It will be my honour!"
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YOU"I trust you will take me to the certification officer directly?"
ClerkThe prefect's knees are knocking together in terror. "I'm afraid... I'm afraid I cannot do that, Your Lordship/Ladyship. Strictly speaking, you have not officially assumed the title of Rogue Trader after the death of Lady Theodora von Valancius. And within these walls, it is one rule for everyone..." After uttering these last words, the man shrinks back and deliberately avoids looking you in the eye.
YOU"I require a blank form for the Mercatum Tabula Officiale."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Here, all of the seals, placed by a certification officer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am now officially the Rogue Trader of the von Valancius dynasty. Take me to the certification officer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I trust you will take me to the certification officer directly?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall wait for my turn."
Clerk"O-of course! So the law dictates. Unfortunately, you will have to join the very end of the queue, for there is no route to the certification officer but through humility and acceptance."
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YOU"That will be all."
Clerk"May the power of the law and the light of the Throne be upon you!"
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YOU"I shall wait for my turn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Here, all of the seals, placed by a certification officer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am now officially the Rogue Trader of the von Valancius dynasty. Take me to the certification officer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I trust you will take me to the certification officer directly?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall wait for my turn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all."continues where this line first appears above
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Deputy Prefect"Y-Your Lordship/Ladyship! You're back already."
YOU"I require a blank form for the Mercatum Tabula Officiale."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Here, all of the seals, placed by a certification officer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am now officially the Rogue Trader of the von Valancius dynasty. Take me to the certification officer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I trust you will take me to the certification officer directly?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I shall wait for my turn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"That will be all."continues where this line first appears above