BetaDossier 17-KB, compiled and processed on the order of the most gracious Lord Captain Theodora von Valancius.
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BetaCandidate: satisfies the consanguinity criteria — bears kinship to the Lord Captain in the seventh degree; from a dynastic offshoot in the Scarus Sector; current location of progenitors not specified.
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BetaThe candidate was with his/her regiment near the capital in Lacura's southern hemisphere when the pirates' first attack began. Upon receiving reports of a sizable enemy landing party in the vicinity of the governor's estate, the candidate...
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BetaThe candidate and his/her entourage were in the pleasure districts when a massive landing force made planetfall. Taking advantage of the presence of weapons and loyal associates, the candidate...
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BetaPlanet of birth and circumstances of early life: ...
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Beta- tactical calculation; - logistical skills; - admirable loyalty to the best and most valuable servants of the Imperium.
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Beta- personal valour; - tactical flexibility and ability to lead responsively; - implacable hatred for enemies of Humanity.
Beta- mercantile initiative; - diplomatic abilities; - moral ambivalence.
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Beta- self-interest; - ability to make quick decisions; - tactical pragmatism.
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BetaAt the Lord Captain's request, the most significant episode in the candidate's biography that demonstrates his/her personal qualities and performance under pressure has been highlighted. Based on the collected data, this is...
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BetaThe pirate fleet struck after the planet's orbital forces had departed on a secret directive from the Imperial Navy. The limited ground garrison of the Astra Militarum, which had been awaiting deployment, was the world's only line of defence against the rampaging heretics.
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Beta- will to command; - intolerance of others' transgressions; - willingness to break commonly held rules.
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Beta- initiative; - social manipulation skills; - extensive knowledge of the financial aspects of Rogue Tradership.
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Beta- organisational abilities; - adeptness in difficult negotiations; - moral flexibility.
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Beta- strength of character; - initiative; - commitment to the struggle against the enemies of the Imperium (including internal enemies).
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BetaThe candidate was present on the planet to conclude a contract [data expunged] with barons on the lower levels. After the hive was blockaded and transport links with neighbouring worlds cut off, the candidate...
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BetaThe voidship under the candidate's command executed a void blockade of the planet. Due to the disruption of vox-communication and the need to take action unilaterally, the candidate...
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BetaThe peasant uprising, provoked by the latest lowering of the minimum age for manufactorum workers, spread throughout most of the spire of the central hive city. Imperial forces arrived too late to extinguish the flame of rebellion — however, the Astra Militarum succeeded in blockading the rogue hive.
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BetaThe peasant uprising, provoked by the latest lowering of the minimum age for manufactorum workers, spread throughout most of the spire of the central hive city. Imperial forces arrived too late to extinguish the flame of rebellion — however, the Astra Militarum succeeded in blockading the rogue hive.
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BetaWhile the details have been expunged from the archives, the fragments of information that remain make it possible to reconstruct an account of these events. Evidence indicates that one of the Astra Militarum regiments was using Imperial Navy vessels assigned to it in order to ship contraband cargo.
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BetaThe candidate was participating in the ground operation when an order came down from the high command to storm the underhive — the best-protected and most dangerous part of the city. Approaching the contact line, the candidate...
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BetaThe candidate's profile has been deemed worthy of submission to the most gracious Lord Captain for further appraisal. With regard to the requisition of the candidate from his/her current position to serve the needs of the illustrious von Valancius dynasty, the final decision rests with the most gracious Lord Captain.
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Beta- personal courage; - fearlessness in the face of an enemy's superior numbers; - willingness to sacrifice oneself in the name of the God-Emperor.
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Beta--- End of dossier ---
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BetaThe candidate's voidship was one of two vessels present in the void above Lacura at the time of the pirate fleet's arrival. In the face of overwhelming enemy forces, the candidate...
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Beta- personal valour; - readiness to sacrifice personnel; - will to survive [exhibited in finding a shuttle and escaping the wrecked ship].
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Entry point 29 of 45
Beta- caution in taking action; - aptitude for complex social machinations; - ruthlessness toward internal enemies of the Imperium.
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Beta--- Start of dossier ---
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BetaNotable qualities exhibited when acting in difficult or ambiguous circumstances:
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BetaThe qualities exhibited are deemed to be valuable and desirable in a potential successor to the Lord Captain.
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BetaThe voidship under the candidate's command was among those being used to transport contraband cargo. When the candidate learned of the unlawful operation, he/she...
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BetaSector: Koronus Expanse Location: Von Valancius flagship Material: Dossier 17-KB on candidate for succession Data compiled by: Logis-Servitor Gnosi-84
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BetaThe candidate was involved in the illegal enterprise, acting as an intermediary between the Astra Militarum elite and crime barons from the fringes of the sector. Exploiting the situation, the candidate...
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BetaThe candidate was implicated in the disgraceful incident due to his/her serving in the Astra Militarum regiment in question. When the candidate learned what was happening in the upper echelons of the regiment's command, he/she...
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BetaWhile the details have been expunged from the archives, the fragments of information that remain make it possible to reconstruct an account of these events. Evidence indicates that one of the Astra Militarum regiments was using Imperial Navy vessels assigned to it in order to ship contraband cargo.
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Beta- adamance in following the principles of a servant of the Imperium; - insistence on high standards for oneself and others; - marked psychopathic tendencies.
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BetaGender: ...
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Beta- decisiveness; - ability to make a sober assessment of a situation; - readiness to execute complex and high-risk plans in difficult circumstances.
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Beta- exceptional composure; - will to survive at any cost; - lack of any sentimentality that could lead to disadvantageous decisions.
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Beta- drive to achieve one's aims; - ability to make decisions that entail significant loss of personnel; - unshakeable belief in the rightness of one's actions [exhibited at subsequent tribunal].
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BetaThe pirate fleet struck after the planet's orbital forces had departed on a secret directive from the Imperial Navy. The limited ground garrison of the Astra Militarum, which had been awaiting deployment, was the world's only line of defence against the rampaging heretics.
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Beta- emotional self-control; - restraint in expending resources to suppress opposing forces; - strategic mindset.
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Beta- uncompromising conviction; - ruthlessness toward the weak links in the ranks of the Imperium; - resoluteness in carrying out the commands of the Astra Militarum.