UlfarThe path is full of dangers — a treacherous crevasse, hidden under the snow's crust, suddenly opens wide underneath the enforcers' feet.
UlfarIt is only the vigilance of the Lord Captain and his/her companions, who hear the telltale crack in time, that saves the soldiers from certain death.
UlfarA few hours later, the expedition comes to a plateau. Rising up ahead is the dark hull of an Imperial trading vessel that once landed on the world's surface.
YOUInvestigate the ship.
UlfarThe ship is identified as the Revelation Granted, the merchant cog commandeered by the Baleful Howl on Footfall. No signs of struggle or other misfortune are found aboard, only some useful cargo in the hold. Contrary to expectations, no crew members are found, dead or alive. The ship has been abandoned, and its fuel systems are non-functional — the promethium has frozen solid and ruptured the tanks and pipes.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.
UlfarThe enforcers search the area and return without finding anything of interest. Not all of them return, in fact — several seem to have lost their way and fail to make it back to the ship.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.
UlfarFresh tracks in the snow leading to the ship's airlocks indicate that he was here, and recently.
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.
UlfarIn the raging blizzard, it is impossible to determine which way the Space Wolf might have gone. A pair of brave trackers strike out on a long-distance scouting run and still have not returned hours later.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.
UlfarThe raging storm makes it impossible to establish a vox-link with the Rogue Trader's vessel, leaving the expedition stranded without aid, but probably not for long — the officers on the bridge should have immediately dispatched help as soon as contact with the scouting party was lost.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.
UlfarThe bone-weary soldiers welcome the chance to rest. Watchful sentries stand guard while their more fortunate comrades stuff themselves with the now-frozen rations of the ship's vanished crew.
YOURetreat to the landing site.
UlfarAlas, even the most experienced trackers fail to discern from which direction the party came. After two hours of wandering, they return, exhausted, to the wrecked voidship.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarThe escalating storm sweeps over the group as if trying to bury them in darkness, snow, and obliterating whirlwinds.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarThe escalating storm sweeps over the group as if trying to bury them in darkness, snow, and obliterating whirlwinds.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarDozens of brave soldiers vanish into the darkness before they even have a chance to cry out. The rest of the party trek on in mournful silence.
UlfarA few hours later, the expedition comes to a plateau. Rising up ahead is the dark hull of an Imperial trading vessel that once landed on the world's surface.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarThe Rogue Trader strides ahead to find a firing position from which he/she can view the battle. Suddenly, an eerie shadow leaps out of nowhere straight at the Lord Captain. It is cloaked by the snow and dark, which turn it into a barely discernible silhouette that emanates the promise of death.
UlfarBut the Rogue Trader's steady hand and keen eye do not betray him/her at this crucial moment — he/she drives away the malevolent foe with high-precision shots. The von Valancius dynasty has emerged victorious from this skirmish.
UlfarUlfar is found lying in the blood-soaked snow, his body covered in grievous wounds, but the Wolf continues to cling to life. With great care, he is borne to the shuttles and, wasting no time, brought back to the ship for urgent treatment.
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UlfarA bolt of lightning strikes the Rogue Trader before he/she can act to avoid it. The Lord Captain collapses insensate in the snow, and only the intervention of the enforcers, who rush fearlessly to the defence of their lord/lady, force the malevolent foe to retreat.
UlfarUlfar has been found lying in the blood-soaked snow. There are signs of a terrible battle all around, and the Space Wolf's body is covered in grievous wounds. The expedition healer doubts that even an Angel of the Emperor will last long with such injuries.
UlfarWith great care, the insensate body of Ulfar Thunderlung is borne to the shuttles and, wasting no time, brought back to the ship for urgent treatment. Despite the healer's prognosis, the Space Wolf's spirit clings on and he drags himself out of Morkai's jaws.
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UlfarThe enemy is concealed by the snow and the darkness, forcing the soldiers to fire in all directions, by some miracle not hitting each other. First one fighter, then another, vanishes with a desperate shriek, dragged off by the unknown enemy into the roiling depths of the storm.
UlfarBut the enforcers' courage and stubbornness win out — boldly pushing forward, they drive the mysterious enemy from the battlefield and into a retreat.
UlfarUlfar is found lying in the blood-soaked snow, his body covered in grievous wounds, but the Wolf continues to cling to life. With great care, he is borne to the shuttles and, wasting no time, brought back to the ship for urgent treatment.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarDespite the enforcers' excellent training, they are unable to subdue an enemy they cannot see, and instead they die horribly, picked off one by one. After losing many comrades, they retreat in disarray, their foe as mysterious as ever.
UlfarThe clamour of battle quickly dies down, and the soldiers warily creep forward, where a gruesome discovery is revealed to their eyes.
UlfarWith great care, the insensate bodies of Ulfar Thunderlung and the Lord Captain are borne to the shuttles and, wasting no time, brought back to the ship for urgent treatment.
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UlfarUlfar has been found lying in the blood-soaked snow. There are signs of a terrible battle all around, and the Space Wolf's body is covered in grievous wounds. The expedition healer doubts that even an Angel of the Emperor will last long with such injuries.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarThe Lord Captain charges forward, his/her soldiers rushing after him/her, and an eerie shadow blocks their path. It is cloaked by the snow and the dark, which turn it into a barely discernible silhouette that emanates the promise of death.
UlfarClashing with the unknown enemy that cannot even be seen, the Rogue Trader deals several devastating blows, and then the malevolent foe hurriedly retreats into the blizzard.
UlfarUlfar is found lying in the blood-soaked snow, his body covered in grievous wounds, but the Wolf continues to cling to life. With great care, he is borne to the shuttles and, wasting no time, brought back to the ship for urgent treatment.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarA bolt of lightning strikes the Rogue Trader before he/she can act to avoid it. The Lord Captain collapses insensate in the snow, and only the intervention of the enforcers, who rush fearlessly to the defence of their lord/lady, force the malevolent foe to retreat.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarHowever, it seems he decided not to linger — his tracks end outside the ship, the rest covered by the thickly falling snow.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarThe escalating storm sweeps over the group as if trying to bury them in darkness, snow, and obliterating whirlwinds.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarThe temperature inexorably plummets, but the brave enforcers, following the Lord Captain's example, staunchly endure the trial and do not lose heart.
UlfarOne of the sentries delivers an anxious report to the Lord Captain: he has seen a massive shadow in the darkness... and it was definitely not Ulfar Thunderlung.
YOUDouble the sentries.
UlfarDespite the reinforcements, the sentries cannot conceal their fear. The unknown has robbed them of their courage.
UlfarA messenger rushes to the Lord Captain to report that one of the sentries is missing. Large tracks have been found near the sentry's post, as well as a few drops of blood.
YOUDouble the sentries.continues where this line first appears above
YOUArm everyone and have them take up defensive positions.
UlfarCasting food aside and rousing from fitful sleep, every member of the expedition prepares to fight and defend the blessed Rogue Trader.
UlfarA terrible rumbling cuts through the roar of the storm — the clash and clamour of battle. It is followed by a furious, agonised scream.
YOUSend the party toward the sounds of battle as soon as possible.
UlfarTied together with ropes and bolstering each other with battle cries, the enforcers rush toward the battle in human chains. Unable to see anything ahead in the darkness and swirling snow, they blindly stride toward the source of the battle's monstrous thunder.
YOUSend the soldiers forward, trusting in their tactical skill and lessons taught to them by the Lord Captain.
YOUSend the soldiers forward, trusting in their tactical skill and lessons taught to them by the Lord Captain.
UlfarAlas, the enforcers are exhausted by their ordeal, and their morale dwindles. They cannot see the enemy through the engulfing snow, only feel the blood spatter on their faces from their comrades, who were marching ahead of them only moments ago. Thrown into disarray, the warriors retreat.
YOUSend the soldiers forward, trusting in their tactical skill and lessons taught to them by the Lord Captain.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend the soldiers forward, trusting in their tactical skill and lessons taught to them by the Lord Captain.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain will personally rush into battle against the mysterious foe.
YOUThe Lord Captain will find a convenient firing position to strike the unknown enemy.
YOUTake up positions and wait.
UlfarThe clamour of battle quickly dies down, and the soldiers warily creep forward, where a gruesome discovery is revealed to their eyes.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain will personally rush into battle against the mysterious foe.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThe Lord Captain will find a convenient firing position to strike the unknown enemy.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake up positions and wait.continues where this line first appears above
YOURemain at the ship.
UlfarHours pass before the ferocious storm subsides. Communication with the ship is restored, and anxious bridge officers report that reinforcements from the ship have already landed on the planet and are now searching for the Lord Captain.
YOUSend the party toward the sounds of battle as soon as possible.continues where this line first appears above
YOURemain at the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCarefully lead the group in the direction from which the battle was heard earlier.
UlfarEyes darting around cautiously, the expedition's members move forward, and a gruesome discovery is soon revealed to them.
UlfarUlfar has been found lying in the blood-soaked snow. There are signs of a terrible battle all around, and the Space Wolf's body is covered in grievous wounds. The expedition healer doubts that even an Angel of the Emperor will last long with such injuries.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend out scouts to sweep the area.
UlfarThe scouts soon return to the ship — this time they have managed to find something worthy of the Lord Captain's attention.
UlfarUlfar has been found lying in the blood-soaked snow. There are signs of a terrible battle all around, and the Space Wolf's body is covered in grievous wounds. The expedition healer doubts that even an Angel of the Emperor will last long with such injuries.continues where this line first appears above
YOUReturn to the landing site.
UlfarThe enforcers are bewildered — many suspect it was the blessed Ulfar they heard screaming. The order to abandon the Angel of the Emperor to his peril has dismayed them.
YOUHeed the soldiers' concerns.
UlfarThe soldiers are reassured to learn that the Rogue Trader has no intention of leaving the Angel of the Emperor to his fate.
YOUSend the party toward the sounds of battle as soon as possible.continues where this line first appears above
YOURemain at the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCarefully lead the group in the direction from which the battle was heard earlier.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend out scouts to sweep the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOUReturn to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
YOUClamp down on any soldier who does not leap to carry out your command.
UlfarChastened by the Lord Captain's stern dressing-down, the enforcers hasten to the landing site. The expedition members pile onto the shuttles and leave the frozen world — and the memories of the Space Wolf named Ulfar — far behind.
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YOUCarefully lead the group in the direction from which the battle was heard earlier.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend out scouts to sweep the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOUReturn to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
YOUHide in the ship's compartments.
UlfarThe sentries are brought inside and the fire is extinguished. Silence reigns in the ship — the frightened people do not move a muscle, afraid to give themselves away by so much as a whisper.
UlfarA messenger rushes to the Lord Captain to report that one of the sentries is missing. Large tracks have been found near the sentry's post, as well as a few drops of blood.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarA terrible rumbling cuts through the roar of the storm — the clash and clamour of battle. It is followed by a furious, agonised scream.continues where this line first appears above
YOUGo on the offensive.
UlfarA squad of the best fighters, led by the Lord Captain, ventures outside the ship and scours the area twice. Unfortunately, the only result of their efforts is several squad members disappearing without a trace.
YOUDouble the sentries.continues where this line first appears above
YOUArm everyone and have them take up defensive positions.continues where this line first appears above
YOUHide in the ship's compartments.continues where this line first appears above
YOUGo on the offensive.continues where this line first appears above
YOULight a brighter fire.
UlfarBarrels of frozen promethium are dragged outside. The frozen fuel reluctantly succumbs to the heat of the thermal cutters, and fires kindle around the ship. Even this is not enough to dispel the snowy darkness, but the people are buoyed up by the additional light and warmth.
UlfarA messenger rushes to the Lord Captain to report that one of the sentries is missing. Large tracks have been found near the sentry's post, as well as a few drops of blood.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarA terrible rumbling cuts through the roar of the storm — the clash and clamour of battle. It is followed by a furious, agonised scream.continues where this line first appears above
YOULight a brighter fire.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarA terrible rumbling cuts through the roar of the storm — the clash and clamour of battle. It is followed by a furious, agonised scream.continues where this line first appears above
YOUArm everyone and have them take up defensive positions.continues where this line first appears above
YOUHide in the ship's compartments.continues where this line first appears above
YOUGo on the offensive.continues where this line first appears above
YOULight a brighter fire.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarThe temperature inexorably plummets. Many members of the expedition suffer from frostbite, while others lose their fortitude and morale.
UlfarOne of the sentries delivers an anxious report to the Lord Captain: he has seen a massive shadow in the darkness... and it was definitely not Ulfar Thunderlung.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarHowever, he was not alone. The scouts find strange dips in the snowdrifts surrounding the ship. It seems that someone was watching the ship, from a position buried in the snow, around the same time that Ulfar Thunderlung was searching it.
YOUInvestigate the ship.continues where this line first appears above
YOUSend scouts to survey the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOULook for signs of Ulfar.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDecide which direction the search will go in next.continues where this line first appears above
YOUContact the ship in orbit.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake shelter in the ship and set up camp.continues where this line first appears above
YOURetreat to the landing site.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarThe escalating storm sweeps over the group as if trying to bury them in darkness, snow, and obliterating whirlwinds.continues where this line first appears above
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UlfarA scouting party led by the Rogue Trader himself/herself makes planetfall on the frozen world. The shuttle on which Ulfar Thunderlung departed the ship has been designated the starting point for the search.
UlfarThe scouts indicate the direction, discovered earlier, in which Ulfar Thunderlung was presumed to have been heading.
YOUScout out the area.
UlfarThe scouts discover numerous structures — burial grounds and obelisks of the xenorace that once ruled these star systems — all of which are now encased in ice and solemn sepulchral stillness. No signs of activity by potentially hostile xenos have been detected.
YOUScout out the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOUExamine the stolen shuttle.
UlfarThe machine spirit is in fine form and is ready to ascend from the world's surface. No clues have been found as to Ulfar Thunderlung's intended destination, but a keen-eyed scout sights several disturbed snowdrifts that may indicate the route taken by the Space Wolf.
YOUScout out the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOUExamine the stolen shuttle.continues where this line first appears above
YOUFollow the trail.
UlfarThe group bravely ventures onward, into the realm of blinding white and crackling frost. The sky is soon blanketed with snow clouds that block out the star's light. The wind, howling like a pack of hungry spirits, sweeps away all tracks and whips up a furious storm.
YOUTake the shuttle and leave the planet.
UlfarThe surprised pilots obediently rouse the spirit of the lively shuttle and the reconnaissance expedition leaves the frozen world. As the planet recedes into the distance below, the scouts whisper among themselves: now there is no way for the Angel of the Emperor to return to the ship unless the Lord Captain deigns to extricate him.
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YOUFollow the trail.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake the shuttle and leave the planet.continues where this line first appears above
YOUExamine the stolen shuttle.continues where this line first appears above
YOUFollow the trail.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake the shuttle and leave the planet.continues where this line first appears above
UlfarSaid shuttle is found at the landing site, intact and undamaged.
YOUScout out the area.continues where this line first appears above
YOUExamine the stolen shuttle.continues where this line first appears above
YOUFollow the trail.continues where this line first appears above
YOUTake the shuttle and leave the planet.continues where this line first appears above