Officer of the AdministratumThe augmented ocular lenses stop moving, and the cogita-fingers sharply cease scratching out gnarled letters. "Ten times my salary."
YOU"I stood in that damned queue for nearly three turns, without sleep or amenities. Either you certify this document, or, I swear to the Emperor, I will kill you!"
Officer of the Administratum"I'm sorry, but that is impossible. The validity period has—"
Jae"You'll shut up if you know what's good for you, servant of the law. Just shut up."
YOU"I stood in that damned queue for nearly three turns, without sleep or amenities. Either you certify this document, or, I swear to the Emperor, I will kill you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If that is what the law of the Imperium requires, then that is what we shall do."
Jae"But, shereen... He's saying we need to go back to Janus, then back here, then back to..." Jae's shoulders slump. "Why do I sense that you are going to do something very bad to me as soon as we leave the Administratum Palace?"
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YOU"How much are three hours forty-eight seconds of your life worth, servant?"
YOU[Write out a letter of payment for ten times the officer's salary]
Officer of the AdministratumThe mechanical ocular lenses hum in pleasure at the sight of the von Valancius seal on the document.
Officer of the Administratum"The document is hereby certified," says the rasping voice through the metal jaw with its integrated vox. "Return to the Master of Seals in order to proceed. And may His light and wisdom guard you. Next!"
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YOU[Destroy the waiting hall and place the seal yourself] "I've had enough of all of you!"
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YOU"If that is what the law of the Imperium requires, then that is what we shall do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How much are three hours forty-eight seconds of your life worth, servant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Write out a letter of payment for ten times the officer's salary]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the waiting hall and place the seal yourself] "I've had enough of all of you!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 2 of 6
Officer of the Administratum"In the law, we find His power. In the law, we find His truth. In humility, we find His generosity. And may His wisdom come to those who truly believe."
YOU"I stood in that damned queue for nearly three turns, without sleep or amenities. Either you certify this document, or, I swear to the Emperor, I will kill you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If that is what the law of the Imperium requires, then that is what we shall do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How much are three hours forty-eight seconds of your life worth, servant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Write out a letter of payment for ten times the officer's salary]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the waiting hall and place the seal yourself] "I've had enough of all of you!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 3 of 6
Officer of the AdministratumThe certification officer leans over the document, his smoothly shaven head gleaming. His augmented ocular eyes whirr as the lenses zoom in and out. With quiet scratching sounds, the cogita-quills that serve in place of the officer's fingers make notes on a fine sheet of paper.
Officer of the Administratum"I'm afraid that..." comes the rasping voice from the metal jaws with integrated vox, "...the validity period for certifying one of your seals expired three hours and forty-eight seconds ago. You must request a blank form from the Master of Seals and have both seals placed again. After that, you may return here and wait in the queue for your turn to be seen."
JaeMadness glimmers in Jae's eyes as she stares at the bureaucrat and her hand reaches for the knife at her belt.
YOU"I stood in that damned queue for nearly three turns, without sleep or amenities. Either you certify this document, or, I swear to the Emperor, I will kill you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If that is what the law of the Imperium requires, then that is what we shall do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How much are three hours forty-eight seconds of your life worth, servant?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Write out a letter of payment for ten times the officer's salary]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Destroy the waiting hall and place the seal yourself] "I've had enough of all of you!"continues where this line first appears above
Officer of the Administratum"The document is hereby certified," says the rasping voice through the metal jaw with its integrated vox. "Return to the Master of Seals in order to proceed. And may His light and wisdom guard you. Next!"
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Entry point 4 of 6
Officer of the AdministratumTwo gleaming ocular lenses peer at you from beneath the shaking counter. "W-what is it y-you wanted, master/mistress?"
YOU"Certify this damned scrap of paper immediately or lose your head."
Officer of the Administratum"Y-yes, I d-do apologise for the inconvenience. It will be done now! J-just don't kill me!"
Officer of the AdministratumWithout further ado, the certification officer picks up the document and begins feverishly filling in numerous forms. His augmented ocular eyes whirr as the lenses zoom in and out. With quiet scratching sounds, the cogita-quills that serve in place of the adept's fingers make notes on a fine sheet of paper.
Officer of the Administratum"H-here, please, t-take it, master/mistress. Return to the Master of Seals in order to p-proceed. And may His light and w-wisdom guard you!"
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YOU"Would you be so obliging as to certify this document?"
Officer of the Administratum"O-of course..." The officer glances in horror at the bodies behind you.
Officer of the AdministratumWithout further ado, the certification officer picks up the document and begins feverishly filling in numerous forms. His augmented ocular eyes whirr as the lenses zoom in and out. With quiet scratching sounds, the cogita-quills that serve in place of the adept's fingers make notes on a fine sheet of paper.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Throw the paper in the officer's face] "Take care of that."
Officer of the AdministratumWithout further ado, the certification officer picks up the document and begins feverishly filling in numerous forms. His augmented ocular eyes whirr as the lenses zoom in and out. With quiet scratching sounds, the cogita-quills that serve in place of the adept's fingers make notes on a fine sheet of paper.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Jae, deal with him."
JaeJae leans over the quivering Administratum officer and nods sympathetically. "I know, my good man, you have had a lot to deal with today. But here's the thing... My companion, your master/mistress in here on business of Imperial importance. As you may have noticed, he/she is not the most patient of people. And he/she does not want to waste another minute of his/her time. So, my esteemed adept, could you please process our petition without delay? And then we will leave you in peace."
Officer of the Administratum"O-of course..." The officer glances in horror at the bodies behind you.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Kill the certification officer and place the seal yourself] "I will kill you, you paper-pushing vermin!"
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Entry point 5 of 6
Officer of the Administratum"Ah, you again. Come forward." The man makes several notes in the weighty ledger in front of him, then takes your new document and peers at it, adjusting the lenses of his ocular eyes. The cogita-quills, which the officer has instead of fingers, make notes on a fine sheet of paper with a quiet scratching sound.
NPC(sequence)
Jae"O, Exalted One, Master of Mankind and Galactic Sovereign, please, be merciful..." Jae grips her Aquila medallion in her hands and whispers her idiosyncratic prayer with surprising sincerity.
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Entry point 6 of 6
Officer of the Administratum"Your Lordship/Ladyship!" The certification officer makes the sign of the Aquila. "It is an honour to serve the Rogue Trader. Please, allow me to look at your document."
Officer of the AdministratumThe certification officer leans over the document, his smoothly shaven head gleaming. His augmented ocular eyes whirr as the lenses zoom in and out. With quiet scratching sounds, the cogita-quills that serve in place of the officer's fingers make notes on a fine sheet of paper.
NPC(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
Officer of the Administratum"The document is hereby certified," says the rasping voice through the metal jaw with its integrated vox. "Return to the Master of Seals in order to proceed. And may His light and wisdom guard you. Next!"