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+Intro+
In the grim darkness of the 41st millennium there is only war. Imperium of Man, once strong and proud, now is slowly crumbling, whole regions of space are lost to the horrors that lurk in the darkness of the void. Sector Deus is just one of the thousands of Imperial provinces that form the front line in the war to defend Humanity itself. Corruption from within and aggression from without threaten it. But the Emperor sends us hope. High Lords of Terra commissioned a Chapter of Adeptus Astartes, finest warriors Humanity has ever seen, to defend this region of space. They are the last line of defence that hold Age of Ruin at bay. They are the Ghosts of Retribution and this is their tale.

+Briefing+

Chapter Chronicles and starting point for the novice initiates:
http://chapterquest.wikia.com/wiki/Chapter_Quest_Wiki

Datalogs from the previous thread:
>>2242698

Battle voxcaster frequency, all allies are welcome to join:
https://client02.chat.mibbit.com/?channel=%23RisingSons&server=irc.Rizon.net

+Unbalanced mind is like an unbalanced blade - it will sooner or later miss it's mark and bring your doom.+
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>>2262078
Serious suggestion.
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+Session plan+
1st act: now - 23:00 GMT(+0)
Break: 23:00 - 00:00
2nd act: 00:00 - until GM falls asleep

+GM Approved Soundtrack+
If you want to see this quest the way I see it, I strongly recommend listening to these. If you have any suggestions for appropriate music either in general or for particular scenes, always feel free to share in the thread.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v4kaE_XbR8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNXAykgNLJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gkVMOc_8JY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOIl8eZdJD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3jkpT9CSSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ZrN-m7VJA

+Threads being currently resolved+

-Fight against Eversor
-Post-coup crisis management
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>>2275954
Stuff from last thread:
Inauguration:
>>2262261
>>2262271
>>2262273

Discussion/speech with faction leaders:
>>2265076
>>2265089

Other actions:
>>2267768
>>2268063


Finally still to do is the removal of Drakkon.
Personally I would recommend we send a squad of veterans along with undercover Arbitrators dressed as serfs over their armour. The story is that we have ostesibly been sent by Larion Ursus to deliver an important message regarding the recent troubles in the capital.
As we are still supposed Larion's vassals Drakkon shouldn't be surprised. Once we're inside his office the Arbitrators can deliver the order of his removal from Larion and the veterans can ensure there's no trouble as they escort him out of the office of Lord General Militant.

Thoughts?
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>>2275974
Very unlikely to succeed, also smells of magical realm. I have no idea how you intend to keep Eversor immobilised for so long. I guess we'll have to continue the fight as it was proceeding last time.

>>2275994
+Removing Drakkon+
Once you discuss this with your men you get a few different opinions. Renard frowns, but speaks out his mind:
>That might be really dangerous for the men we will send, Chapter Master. If Drakkon is half as smart as I imagine him to be, he will be well guarded and simply arresting him might not be an easy option. On the other hand it would be a quick solution to a big problem. I am not opposing it, but I have a bad feeling.
Meanwhile Brethorius supports it:
>This would show the Sector that we have legitimate authority. We've managed to achieve so much with spilling so little blood. I hope we will manage to continue this way.
Harmantos cuts in:
>I don't believe in luck. This streak isn't going to last, we should just in case ensure that we have all of the possible allies covering our back. I don't want to even imagine how would a fight against the Sectorial Imperial Guard would look like.
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>>2276051
>also smells of magical realm
-> >>2262081
Always worth asking
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>>2276051
Hagen controls the Navy.
We should make sure all the Naval vessels in Steelhaven Anchorage are ready to start priming their weapons and serve as a show of force. Drakkon can't win against orbital supremacy.

What to people think of that?
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>>2276072
>What to people think of that?
That ruins the surprise of the other plan, though.
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>>2276051
Alternatively. Send Drakkon a request from Larion to come to the Sector Palace.

"Brother, I'm sure you may have heard rumours of conflict in the sector capital. Unfortunately the family has not emerged unscathed, and I request you return to the palace for an important dynasty gathering."

Yes/no?
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>>2276083
Yes
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>>2276083
Prepare a videomessage from Larion Ursus in which he publically removes him from office, which we can spread on all frequencies, should he choose to do something dumb.
Just in case.
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>>2276083
Sounds better. We shouldn't be the ones going for him. I he refuses, we can take more from the dynasty, and could even arrest the guy.
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>>2276060
Well, I am not saying 'no', if you get 3 more votes.


>>2262261
>>2262271
>>2262273
+Belisarian Ascension+
[Thank you TripMarine for a great contribution.]
People in the streets rejoice (as they usually do, before the disillusionment comes) at the inauguration of their new rulers. Food rations are handed out, litanies are sung out loud, factory shifts are shortened, Tachion Primaris is celebrating the new era. Belisarian heirs are now on the throne, but you have to be blind not to see the dark shadow of a Space Marine standing behind their throne...

+1 Fate Point (successful coup)
+10 Chapter XP
+3 Chapter Master XP

Pages to be created:
+Gration+
Pick one out of two traits:
-Strategist/Administrator
-Power-Hungry/Cruel
-Intelligent/Charming

Gains: Jaded, Astartes training

+Donata+
Pick one out of two traits:
-Merciful/Zealous
-Aristocratic/Beloved
-Diplomatic/Dominant

Gains: Pious, Sororitas training


+Sector Governorship+
Adeptus Administratum in their catalogues will need to clarify who is the primary ruler of the new Sector. You, as the benefactors of Belisarian ascension, can influence this.
a) Gration
b) Donata
c) Diarchy (On paper: Gration)
d) Diarchy (On paper: Donata)
e) Eliam (in absentia, regents - Donata and Gration)

Diarchy will mean joint rule in practice, but official title can still be held only by a single person.
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>>2276153
+Gration+
>Strategist
>Power-Hungry
>Intelligent

+Donata+
>Merciful
>Beloved
>Diplomatic

>c) Diarchy (On paper: Gration)
I envision Gration as the strong, calculating lord on the throne and Donata as a nice diplomatic face of the leadership.


My votes. Thoughts?
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>>2276159
I completely agree
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>>2276159
I agree, we need military competence for Gration, power-hungry is better than cruel and it's better to have a smart guy who's not charming than an idiot who likes to smile (especially when he already likes you)

Might want to consider zealous for Donata though due to the incoming crusade and since mercy can be quite a weakness.
Of course, mercy can also be useful since we're supposed to be listening to them and probably won't sooner or later...

HOWEVER
>>2276153
>a) Gration
Only one primary ruler, no diarchy
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>>2276159
I'll change my vote to:

>>2276163
>>>2276153
>>a) Gration
>Only one primary ruler, no diarchy

To remove complications.
Though Gration should still have Donata be his public face.
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>>2276171
>Though Gration should still have Donata be his public face.
this is important
She's pretty and charming, he's smart, I'm sure he'll know how to use her.
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>>2276153
Well for flavour reasons I'm going with administrator, cruel and charming (think Nero in 40k) and zealous, aristocratic and diplomatic (think Lucrezia Borgia if she had been raised by nuns)

I realize this is probably a minority view though :^)
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>>2276209
>administrator, cruel and charming (think Nero in 40k) and zealous, aristocratic and diplomatic (think Lucrezia Borgia if she had been raised by nuns)
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>>2276171
I can go with that modification
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+Proteus 34 Research+
[Roll: 86, Anon]
While at first serfs where a bit confused about cyber eagle flying through the corridors of the battle barge, they already got used to it. You made sure that Proteus 34 has just enough freedom to fly wherever he wants within a very restricted area on your deck, without going anywhere near any vital systems or access ports. This time cyber eagle soars onto your shoulder with a hint of triumph.
>I've done it, warrior! Your code was merely a game for me. I have all of the answers. That barbarian, Simmer, was very uneasy about divulging starchart information which I required to track down the routes mentioned in the codes. I was able to decipher from the notes that Margon's men were picking up containers with spook from a merchant cruiser that always travels via route passing about 4 warp hours away from the warp anomaly known as the Grave. After checking the records it immediately became apparent that a ship of this size and class should have chosen a different route in order to optimise it's operations, but I strongly suspect these coordinates [cyber eagle takes out a scrap of pergament from his feathers, it has a sequence of numbers clearly written with a beak tipped in ink] are the place where the 'partners' are dropping off the spook shipments. Yes, that is correct, I suspect that these partners are of the 'heretic' classification, that your men are so fond of.

+Eversor Engagement+
Your men are very painfully learning a very hard lesson - fighting Eversors in closed spaces where you can't use neither numbers, nor tactics. Anarxio roars. His blood is boiling, almost literally, from the unstable mixture of powerful drugs that push him to the levels that challenge even Space Marines. Chop, rip, tear, throw grenade, duck, shoot the sniper, dive, rip again, kill the Sergeant, avoid the flamer, chop, chop, chop. More of them come. Another cycle, let's repeat.

On the other side of the battlefield appears Horatio, Leutenant of the mighty Fourth Company. He is not like many of the other Astartes, he lives for words and stories, admiring ancient epics and quoting old Terran plays from the heart. He often dreamt of glory such as that described in books, but not once before did he have to face an opponent so worthy as an Eversor Assassin.

They crossed blades just as Captain Dreidor appeared at the end of the corridor, leading his personal squad, some of the toughest, nastiest marines in the Chapter.

How was the fight concluded?
a) Dreidor charges directly into battle - Captain should be the one to strike down such a foe!
b) It seems that Horatio is powered by the power of the ancient stories themselves, he deserves his chance for glory - allow him to fight
c) Same as b, but intervene in case he starts losing
d) Open fire, drive Eversor back - reducing our casualties is more important than killing him (this will make Eversor flee the ship as he is getting exhausted)
e) Circle around and back stab Eversor
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>>2276209
If you would pick this option, I would give you +1 XP.

+Break+
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>>2276229
"Well done Proteus. Does the warproute it takes take the ship near Kruun?"

>d) Open fire, drive Eversor back - reducing our casualties is more important than killing him (this will make Eversor flee the ship as he is getting exhausted)

My vote personally. If this will buy us enough time to use the HLoT favour as outlined in
>>2268063

>>2276209
>think Nero in 40k
>think Lucrezia Borgia if she had been raised by nuns
>mfw
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>>2276229
>d) Open fire, drive Eversor back - reducing our casualties is more important than killing him (this will make Eversor flee the ship as he is getting exhausted)
no heroics
also the eversor fights us because he is told to. since both we and he are on the same side, killing him would weaken the Imperium. If it cant be avoided, it cant be avoided but i prefer not to
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>>2276229
C) Eversor has was faster reflexes than us so i don't see the point in trying to sneak behind and trying to run him off is unlikely to buy more than a brief respite. So let Horatio fight if it looks like he's winning but the only thing that matters here is winning. Glory is for those who have already won.

Also that was a suspiciously good Proteus outcome for a bad roll
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>>2276229
>e) Circle around and back stab Eversor
CM to the rescue!
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>2276333
Well, Proteus is really good at tasks like this.
>>2276333
>>2276303
>>2276255

Dreidor calculates the chances and decides to pursue the path of least casualties for the moment. Those that are dead will not walk again, but there's no need to increase their numbers.
>CONCENTRATED FIRE! NOW!
Anarxio exchanges a few more blows with Horatio, who appears to be a much more formidable fighter than anyone could have previously guessed, but even he can't mach Eversors ferocity. Assassin assaults him with full force and only fire from Dreidor and the rest of the men forces him to retreat.

+Horatio+
Gains WS 35+2d10
Gains Duelist (+10 vs worthy opponents)
Gains Hatred(Assassins)

Wound [d3]:
1. Anarxio ripped off half of his helmet, taking out Horatio's eye and a bit of cheek
2. Anarxio cut off Horatio's right hand
3. Anarxio cut through Horatio's throat, damaging his vocal cords (also 30% chance of death, roll d100 if this option realises)

+Casualties+
Eversor managed to attack Dreidors men in conditions very well suited for him, inflicting 3d10 casualties. However Dreidor's wise decision to drive him away will reduce these casualties by 10 (to a minimum of 5).

+Escape+
Eversor, wounded and exhausted, will attempt to flee the ship... Do you:
a) Let him get away
b) Pursue
c) Wait for him to find a way off ship and then destroy his vessel

Rolling d100, on 94+ he will get lost or run into some other trouble that is bad enough to stop his escape.
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Rolled 2, 5, 10 = 17 (3d10)

>>2276530
>Eversor managed to attack Dreidors men in conditions very well suited for him, inflicting 3d10 casualties. However Dreidor's wise decision to drive him away will reduce these casualties by 10 (to a minimum of 5).
Rollan

Also voting for
>b) Pursue
But keep a very healthy distance. Basically ensure he fucks off.
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>>2276530
>Wound [d3]:
quickly, before Luigi rolls!
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Rolled 3 (1d3)

>>2276535
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Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>2276538
>>2276538
>>2276535
>>2276530
>(also 30% chance of death, roll d100 if this option realises)
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Rolled 7, 4 + 35 = 46 (2d10 + 35)

>>2276530
WS skill
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>>2276540
>>2276530
Unable to give any last words with cut vocal cords Horatio chooses to be defiant even in his last moments as he dips one of his gauntlets into the wound of his throat to write on the floor:
>NO
>GRAVE
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>>2276535
>quickly, before Luigi rolls!
>Rolled 3 (1d3)
>Rolled 94 (1d100)
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>>2276530
>b) Pursue
Make sure to kill him, no more waiting games.
We've encountered him often enough, none of those encounters went too well, I want him dead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UceGF3M56bE
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>>2276562
Divine punishment for being a vagina before tbqh
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>>2276546
>Klementhos
>>Lifesaver(50% to (once per session) try saving a mortally wounded character)
>>2276530
He's on the ship, Skarg, is that applicable here?
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Rolled 6, 8, 1, 9, 2, 7 = 33 (6d10)

>>2276609
Generating Hull stats, maximum fluff, minimum strategy edition

Strength, Weapon Skill and Toughness
>35+2d10
first 2 dice for Strength
>25+2d10
For Toughness and WS
If I can choose I'll put the higher number of the two on toughness for fluff-reasons, if not then Toughness second , WS third in the rolling.
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>>2276647
>49 Strength
>35 Toughness
>34 WS
+ Whatever bonus "Herculean Giant" might give
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>>2276650
Since he has 1 xp left
>+ 5 to Toughness
so
>49 Strength
>40 Toughness
>34 WS
>+ Whatever bonus "Herculean Giant" might give
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>>2276540
Just to clarify - normally when I indicate something as [target X] or [X+] it means that higher roll is required for that to happen.

In some cases, such as this, where I mention X%, that means that I am looking for a result from 1 to X to initiate that specific action.

+Eversor battle+


>>2276609
Klementhos' ability is applicable when he's close enough. In this case if that was a clean cut through the throat - near decapitation - Klementhos would have to be literally on scene to to use this ability. If you want to be able to use this ability, try to deploy him more often to the field.

>>2276650
Herculean Giant (+20 to ST, TH, WS, Intimidation and size related rolls where his phisique is relevant. Enemies are more likely to pick Hull as a target)
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>>2276675
>If you want to be able to use this ability, try to deploy him more often to the field.
LUIGIIIIIIIII

>>2276675
>Just to clarify - normally when I indicate something as [target X] or [X+] it means that higher roll is required for that to happen.
I guess my luck is still amazing then

>Herculean Giant (+20 to ST, TH, WS, Intimidation and size related rolls where his phisique is relevant. Enemies are more likely to pick Hull as a target)
even fits his whole marty shtick
Added to the wiki
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+Eversor retreat+
[Roll: 10]
Space Marines are pursuing fleeing assassin, not giving him a moment's respite. However Anarxio was trained for this, he is fast and cunning. He manages to slip away and when you track him down about an hour later, it seems he already managed to get into one of the landing docks and highjack one of the Thunderhawks. He leaves the battle barge and seems to be heading for Tachion Primaris... His plan obviously has one huge flaw - Thunderhawk is easy to track and you keep him in your guns. While it could try to evade, you are quite sure that you could get it if you would wish to. Also, there's a transmission coming from the Thunderhawk. Do you open it or not?

+Tyrel Hagen+
What is the status of your Admiral and what do you do with him?

>>2265076
>>2265089
+Factions+
Everyone is pleased with your speech, however it is clear that some factions gained more out of the coup than others.

+Nestorium+
Regon requests that you to send a letter to the High Lords of Terra to look into their case.
a) Refuse
b) Send a symbolic letter that will have no effect, but fulfill your obligation
c) Send a serious letter in defence of Nestorium (1 Favour)
d) Send a letter in defence of Nestorium, outlining how critical is their contribution and that you have a very high opinion of them (2 Favour)

+Arbites+
Heliostramus nods in approval:
>When can we expect the planet to be delivered to our hands?

+Sisters of Battle+
Amelia Engel happily announces that Donata has been happy to accept a few envoys from the Sisters of Battle to the newly reformed court. Their presence will ensure staving off of any corruption! It will also give the Order quite a bit of influence... Within months building of a massive covenant on Tachion Primaris will begin and will last 5+d10 years (add to expected events).

+Reputation Changes+
It might be a good idea to have a separate page for reputations now that we have so many.

Remove: Vassals of High Sector Lord Larion Ursus
Remove: Enemies (Iron Monks)
Gain: Distrust (Iron Monks)
Gain: Respect (Order of Bloody Tears)
Gain: Distrust (Imperial Guard)
Gain: Distrust (Nobility)
Gain: Respect (Arbites)
CHANGE (Sector Deus)

How do you prefer to be known around Sector Deus:
a) As we are now - Benevolent and beloved
b) The coup was a serious show of strength, we are now Dominant, this will help us when dealing with factions and consolidate our influence
c) While the coup was mostly bloodless, that isn't hard to change... Hang the bodies of the witches in the main streets of Tachion Primaris and let the word spread - no one who stands against the Ghosts survives... This will obviously make you Feared.
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>>2276763
>Do you open it or not?
Eversors aren't known for cyberwarfare and we have a very useful AI around which could be helpful if something does happen, so yes.

>What is the status of your Admiral and what do you do with him?
I think we agreed to put him in stasis to avoid psychic tracking and the like, right?
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Rolled 3 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>2276763
>Do you open it or not?
Open it on an ISOLATED console.

>What is the status of your Admiral and what do you do with him?
As far as I know he's currently frozen in stasis and located on a transport shuttle running totally dark in the shadow of the Spear of Destiny.

>c) Send a serious letter in defence of Nestorium (1 Favour)
Voting for this. I will write up a more extensive message tomorrow.


>massive covenant on Tachion Primaris will begin and will last 5+d10 years (add to expected events)
rolling

>a) As we are now - Benevolent and beloved
Prefer for people to think of us as loyal to the imperium and committed to the goodness of the sector, rather than just think of us as in-charge or scary.
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>>2276763
>When can we expect the planet to be delivered to our hands?
"It is important that we not show our hand until we are ready to take down the Triarchy in its entirety. But we hope to be ready to act within five to ten years at most. And when the time comes, it will be swift and deadly."
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Rolled 9, 10, 10, 6, 10 = 45 (5d10)

>>2276763
>Do you open it or not?
Yes but take precautions such as an isolated receiver.

>+Nestorium+
c) Send a serious letter in defence of Nestorium (1 Favour)

>+Arbites+
>Heliostramus nods in approval:
>When can we expect the planet to be delivered to our hands?
The sector including our chapter is already pledged to the Triot Reclamation Campaign so it can not take place until that is resolved. Rest assured that the new administration takes the Styrian Triarchy threat very seriously.

>+Sisters of Battle+
>Within months building of a massive covenant on Tachion Primaris will begin and will last 5+d10 years (add to expected events).
Roll

>How do you prefer to be known around Sector Deus:
>b) The coup was a serious show of strength, we are now Dominant, this will help us when dealing with factions and consolidate our influence
As Machiavelli said it's better to be respected than loved.
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>>2276763
>c) Send a serious letter in defence of Nestorium (1 Favour)
They are good men.

>Amelia Engel happily announces that Donata has been happy to accept a few envoys from the Sisters of Battle to the newly reformed court.
Wew, luckily the boy is in charge.
Can we send some men to him in a similar position?
I know we have bad experiences with bodyguards, but a reminder that we are there and what we have done for him might be important.

>a) As we are now - Benevolent and beloved
Well, we're factually not dominant, would be nice if we could make a show of how we dealt hard and swiftly with outside forces though, since we're kinda blaming much of this on heresy and the styrians


>>2276787
>Voting for this. I will write up a more extensive message tomorrow.
Same here, they have been good allies and honour demands it.
I'll check the chat tomorrow to check it out.
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I am quite tired, so let's stop here today, but I might write up some stuff over the weekend regarding other factions. Thank you for playing.
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>>2276867
Thanks for running.


Also, just throwing this out there, but:
>Aspirant exchanges with the Order of the Bloody Tears to strengthen our newly forged bond and train the next generation together.
Both them and us have gained power lately and while they seem to have Donata on their side, we should probably make sure that Gration remembers what we've done for him and keep on doing for him.
Basically, befriend them, but make sure that if anything ever happens we have the more powerful twin on our side.


Y/N?
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>>2276877
>>Aspirant exchanges with the Order of the Bloody Tears to strengthen our newly forged bond and train the next generation together.

Yus.

We should also gift the Order of Bloody Tears with 413 ruby teardrop pendants mounted upon small gold medallions.
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>>2276945
Might be better not to remind them of the source of that number, lel
Well, maybe...
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>>2277143
Well that's the point innit, it's like an apology/remembrance thing.
m8
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>>2277161
Didn't we do that once already?
Guess it's a tradition now.
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>>2276763

>>2276787
>c) Send a serious letter in defence of Nestorium (1 Favour)
>Voting for this. I will write up a more extensive message tomorrow.

"High Lords of Terra,

It has come to my attention that the Forge World of Nestorium has been placed under scrutiny for their practices. I am writing to extend my own opinions on the Nestorians to you, as someone who has worked with them and operated in the same sector as them for several decades.
It is true that the Nestorians have shown a stronger interest in research than most of the more orthodox forge worlds, but we exist on the edge of the galaxy. But unlike the more established core regions we encounter ancient human technologies and archeotech that have not been rediscovered for millennia, do such marvels of humanity's past not warrant examination?
Furthermore I know for a fact that Fabricator-General Regon of Nestorium holds his techpriests to a high level of discipline, and has laid down harsh punishments on those who may be overstepping their bounds.
You can rest assured, High Lords of Terra, that my own chapter itself is also committed to opposing tech-heresy, and if we encountered any we would work to combat it, regardless of its source. I believe the Nestorians also know this, yet they have readily worked with us regardless.

It is also important to note how important Nestorium is to the security of the Sector. They provide a large proportion of the Sector's military hardware and out here on the edge of the Halo Zone we are practically surrounded by enemies, from orknoid hordes to local xenos races, and even the warpstorm known as The Grave. From a purely practical standpoint Nestorium's output is badly needed to prevent disaster, and if dark forces were to escape from the Grave en masse - Emperor forbid - they would threaten the entire surrounding demi-segmentum.

Thank you for your attention,
Chapter Master of the Ghosts of Retribution.

Please find attached a techna-lingua translation assembled by our Master of the Forge."


In addition to this there's also the other message to the HLoT >>2268063
And the other questions/actions >>2267768
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>>2278158
Me

>>2278310
Might wanna add that they will be necessary for the success of the reclamation crusade to increase the boundaries of the imperium and add new planets (=revenue/soldiers/territory) to the sector.
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>>2278310
As Eliam Belisarius is the richest man in the sector I also wonder if he's feeling generous.
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+Apologies about a very late start this time around. As mentioned last week, some pretty serious stuff is happening in my personal life.+

>>2276773
+Message+
When you open the message that was received from the fleeing Thunderhawk, it appears to be a short video recording of Eversor controlling the ship and beneath his feet struggles a tied up and seemingly drugged up human form... It seems Anarxio took a hostage as precaution. [Roll d10]

The hostage is...
1. Nerial Derang - Fleet Astropath
2. Valerius Jaenar - Lord Navigator
3. Averon Birg - Chapter Treasurer
4 - 10. High ranking Chapter serf

>>2276787
+Sororitas+
Building of the Covenant will take 8 years. It will be a massive endeavour that will coincide with huge expansion of the Sisterhood in Deus. You roughly estimate that the new Covenant will be able to house up to 5000 sisters when fully manned and will provide them with facilities to field much more advanced battlefield equipment than before.

>>2276795
Heliostramus is pleased with your answer.
>We expect you to deliver.
[Add Expected Event in 10 years: Arbites plant their flag on Kruun]

>>2276787
>>2276821
Your reputation within the wider Sector remains that of Benevolent Space Marine Chapter that takes care of and defends Imperial citizens. You will find much more positive reactions to you, but on the other hand making people comply with your demands will not be very easy - everyone knows that you deal with people using silk gloves.
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>>2296044
>. It seems Anarxio took a hostage as precaution. [Roll d10]
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>>2296044
>When you open the message that was received from the fleeing Thunderhawk, it appears to be a short video recording of Eversor controlling the ship and beneath his feet struggles a tied up and seemingly drugged up human form... It seems Anarxio took a hostage as precaution.

Send a message back.

"Leave the thunderhawk and hostage where we can find them. Return to the shadows, enough blood has be drawn today. If we cannot secure Hagen through diplomacy with the High Lords then we will do your job for you."

Y/N?
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>>2296063
That would make us a liar, because I sure as hell will not give up Hagen.


also, reminder that I was called an autist for wanting to kill the eversor before he fucks something up on his retreat and pic related
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>>2296096
You suggested we collect marine-urine, and flood the vault containing him.

You know what you are.
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+Nestorium+

>>2276813
>>2276787
>>2276821
>c) Send a serious letter in defence of Nestorium (1 Favour)

This option has been accepted and the following post will be taken as a letter. >>2278310

Please roll d100 for how your letter was received. Well roleplayed post gets you (+10) bonus and spending Favour gets you another (+20). Defending a potentially heretical faction gets you (-10). Meddling outside of your jurisdiction gets you another (-5) in this case.

+Tested Skill: Diplomacy
+Skill: 55 + [20 +10 -10 - 5] = 70

>>2268063
As you enter the bridge of Aspera Dominus, Chapter serf sent by Nerial Derang steps in front of you, bows and extends a decoded soulword:
>It’s from Drey Kasting, milord.
You nod in approval, it’s about time Terra started appreciating your work. You open the parchment:
>Congratulations on your progress, Chapter Master. Your coup made it to the actual agenda of the High Lords and received full three minutes of discussion. This is no small feat, your name was mentioned. As previously agreed, High Lords will offer official recognition once most of the factions will bend their knee to the new Sector Governor. If there’s any trouble from the former regime, crush it. Terra doesn’t want to spare a single Regiment to mop up your mess, so make sure that repercussions of your actions don’t evolve into anything more serious. Official recognition will be granted to the Sector a year after the first Sectorial Tithe arrives. On the other hand if Terra doesn’t receive one within the next five years, expect Space Wolves coming to visit your neighbourhood. Also, I was made aware that one of your allies involved in the coup has been listed on the Death List, signed by The Grand Master of the Officio Assassinorum himself. I am not aware of the details of which of the other High Lords requested elimination, but apparently he’s a sorcerer, kill him before his transgressions against the Imperium are associated with you. If he is indeed indispensible to your operations in Deus, keeping him alive will take some political will and negotiation on my part, so you will owe me one.

Do you want to ask Kasting to find a way to exonerate Hagen? Kasting cannot promise a full pardon, but there's a very good chance that he could get one. He will also dig up files on why Hagen earned the ire of the High Lords. Please roll d100 if you want to pick this option.
[Cost: 1 HLoT Favour, also you will be in Kasting's debt]
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>>2296063
>>2296096
and also not giving up Hagen
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Rolled 74 (1d100)

>>2296129
>+Tested Skill: Diplomacy
>+Skill: 55 + [20 +10 -10 - 5] = 70
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Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>2296129
>[Cost: 1 HLoT Favour, also you will be in Kasting's debt]
I will vote in favour of this option.

I assume we haven't sensed any sorcerousness from Hagen?
If so reply:
>Hagen is definitely not a Sorcerer. This whole thing is suspicious.


>+Tested Skill: Diplomacy
>+Skill: 55 + [20 +10 -10 - 5] = 70

rollan
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>>2296128
That was partly a joke!
Could have worked though.

I argued in the chat for killing him in general doe.

>>2296133
>and also not giving up Hagen
Good man.

>>2296144
>>2296140
>glasscaseofemotion.gif
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>>2296140
>>2296144
U-using fate for that? Y/N?

>>2296161
>I argued in the chat for killing him in general doe
Oh yeah, fucker shouldn't have lived this long as it is. They are supposed to be kamikaze assassins!
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>>2296186
>U-using fate for that? Y/N?
Eh probably not worth it. Fates are for life and death stuff.
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>>2296129
Rolling for Kasting's d100.
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>>2276821
>Can we send some men to him in a similar position? I know we have bad experiences with bodyguards, but a reminder that we are there and what we have done for him might be important.
Yes you can, but I will need a couple more players to sign up for this.

>>2276877
Please clarify on how exactly you want him to remember it. This leads us to another important question...

+++

Xyptus approaches you with a concerned look on his face. You know that look way too well, so you take him to the side for an eye-to-eye conversation.
>My lord, I am here to discuss certain very important matter with you. Despite the parades and the flag waving and the oh-so idyllic return of long lost ancient dynasty to the throne, there's work to be done and not all of it is going to be pretty. We control the capital and quite a few planets have already realised where the wind is blowing and are pledging allegiance to the Belisarians, however victory is not ours until two of the big beasts are not under our complete control - aristocracy and the Imperial Guard. Drakkon is still out there, he hasn't yet officially acknowledged in any way that he is aware of the situation at the Capitolis, but my men tell me, that he has known about it for weeks now. He might not just roll over for us. During the transition period Larion Ursus can still go to him and depose him as the Sector Governor. While inauguration on Tachion Primaris has made Belisarians on paper the rulers of the Sector, according to the legal precedent of prima notitia autoritatis, Drakkon or any other lord doesn't have to recognise them until he has been made aware of the transition of power in an official manner. So in theory Larion Ursus still holds power over him until Drakkon recognises that he is aware of the situation. We can use this to our advantage as Larion is under our thumb now. The other complication could appear from Lucas Xerant. He is a combination of all our fears - respected by the nobility, in command of a huge chunk of Sector Deus military forces, ambitious and worst of all - he's actually competent, unlike many of our previous adversaries, such as Larion. We didn't invite him to the table when the cake was being cut up between the factions, he will be hungry for his share. While I don't see him as much of a threat as Drakkon, I could see him as a kingmaker in a potential confrontation between Gration and Drakkon over the succession to Larion. Now about the Belisarians.

(cont.)
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>>2296253
Various factions are already circling them like vultures. We are at a prime position for the pickings, but I know of your reservations. Yes, yes, I know, Astartes fight, not govern. I am very well aware of the ideals, milord. But let's admit the reality of things. Things have not always been easy for us and Imperial authorities have gotten in our way almost as much as helped us. We could... Take a more involved approach to things. Preempt problems before they happen. Many of the Chapters around the Imperium do it. Ultramarines are a very good example. What do you think?

Chapter relationship with Belisarians:
a) We are warriors of the Imperium. Our souls will remain pure of the involvement in mortal affairs. We will continue to operate as we have before - another institution among numerous servants of the Emperor.
b) We are the guardians of this Sector and we need to have a clear line of communication with the Sector Lord and his sister. We will attach a permanent Astartes advisor to the court who will consult Gration.
c) We are the protectors of the Sector Lord, who is still young and has much to learn. Our advisor will sit on the meetings of the Sector Council as a voting member.
d) This Sector belongs to the Sector Lord and Sector Lord belongs to the Chapter. Initiate him as an honorary Ghost, after all he has to obey the commands of the Chapter Master.
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>>2296253
>Yes you can, but I will need a couple more players to sign up for this
Get on it lads


>>2296253
>Please clarify on how exactly you want him to remember it.
Input, guys.
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>>2296261
>a) We are warriors of the Imperium. Our souls will remain pure of the involvement in mortal affairs. We will continue to operate as we have before - another institution among numerous servants of the Emperor.
stay out of the quagmire.
we will make enemies when we enter. even more than we already have
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>>2296253
See >>2276083

Was supposed to be sent out before Drakkon could hear of the coup. No response?

>Lucas Xerant
If he supports Gration over Drakkon he becomes Lord General Militant, simple enough no?

>>2296261
b) We are the guardians of this Sector and we need to have a clear line of communication with the Sector Lord and his sister. We will attach a permanent Astartes advisor to the court who will consult Gration.
Can we do this with a high ranking serf rather than a space marine? As a communication aid rather than an advisor.

>Please clarify on how exactly you want him to remember it. This leads us to another important question...
See above. Have chapter serf/s in the palace as a quick line of communication.
We're not his vassals, he's not our puppet. But we're friends.
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>>2296253
>>2296253
>Please clarify on how exactly you want him to remember it.

offer him the help of some of our chapter serfs. that way he has some ppl outside the system he can rely on.
As can we
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>>2296261
b) We are the guardians of this Sector and we need to have a clear line of communication with the Sector Lord and his sister. We will attach a permanent Astartes advisor to the court who will consult Gration.
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>>2296261
>b) We are the guardians of this Sector and we need to have a clear line of communication with the Sector Lord and his sister. We will attach a permanent Astartes advisor to the court who will consult Gration.
>c) We are the protectors of the Sector Lord, who is still young and has much to learn. Our advisor will sit on the meetings of the Sector Council as a voting member.
One of these two.
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>>2296261
Wew, lads. Let the guy sit on as a voting member. Why pass up that opportunity?
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>>2296280
>stay out of the quagmire.
Staying out of the quagmire never served us well, we need to stop being pawns in the games of others and start being a player.
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>>2296261
>c) We are the protectors of the Sector Lord, who is still young and has much to learn. Our advisor will sit on the meetings of the Sector Council as a voting member.
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>>2296261
>b) We are the guardians of this Sector and we need to have a clear line of communication with the Sector Lord and his sister. We will attach ab) We are the guardians of this Sector and we need to have a clear line of communication with the Sector Lord and his sister. We will attach a permanent Astartes advisor to the court who will consult Gration. permanent Astartes advisor to the court who will consult Gration.

Fuking Lord of Terra
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>>2296319
Changing to C
>>c) We are the protectors of the Sector Lord, who is still young and has much to learn. Our advisor will sit on the meetings of the Sector Council as a voting member.
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>>2296253
>Please clarify on how exactly you want him to remember it.
Since nobody seems to have an opinion I'd say:
We were the guys who saved him from the slums, the lads who lifted him upon the throne and the men who took up his education in warfare.
We made a man out of him in literally every sense, I'm pretty sure some sergeant was smart enough to send a pretty female chapter serf to him as well throughout his time with us.
He may not officially be a ghost, but he probably comes the closest from all mortals.
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>>2296253
If Lucas Xerant is a key to a major power in the sector, then we must win him.
Send a message through an astropath offering a negotiation. We would offer the tithe reuired to maintain their guardsmen plus some extra to ensure growth and prosperity.
In return, we ask that they support the Belisarian dynasty and put all their differences behind for the sake of their prosperity and profit.
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>>2296253
>c) We are the protectors of the Sector Lord, who is still young and has much to learn. Our advisor will sit on the meetings of the Sector Council as a voting member.
This is most similar to what I think other chapters do (e.g. White Consuls) and I'd rather not get that bogged down in sector management as part of this quest. Go play something else like House and Dominion if you like it that much.
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>>2296365
It's more about not being everybody's footstool anymore and for that we kinda need to be able to have a voice in things, we can just abstain on most issues if we really want to and refrain from casting our vote unless it's about things that matter to the sector's safety.
But giving up the OPTION of doing so seems silly.
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>>2296393
Voting member of the Sector Council isn't nothing....
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>>2296398
Gud boi


So is the current score
A: 1 peeps
B: 2 p.
C: 3 p.
?
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>>2296280
A

>>2296297
B
>>2296319
>>2296334
C
>>2296321
C
>>2296333
B
>>2296365
>>2296398
C
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>>2296253
>Please clarify on how exactly you want him to remember it
>>2296296
>>2296347
Just to make it easier for Skarg to read, though I'm not sure if Hi might have just misquoted
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>>2296140
>>2296144
Will a picture of Regon's technological master help sway their minds?
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>>2296460
>quinlinked
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>>2290258
Please clarify what do you exactly mean by this.

>>2296053
The hostage is the Chief Engineer of Aspera's Auxillary systems. A valuable servant, but a servant nonetheless. Until he is recovered or his replacement is assigned (1 month) Aspera Dominus will suffer penalties in space battles.

>>2296063
Your men will track down and recover Thunderhawk from one of the wastelands in the Lemnos district of Tachion Primaris. Machine is slightly damaged - Eversor seems to have smashed the comms equipment to make it harder to track the machine, repairs will cost 1W. Chapter serf is found alive and well. Full functionality of Aspera Dominus is restored.

+Reputation+
Despite his mission, Anarxio now respects Ghosts of Retribution as worthy opponents. As you have earned respect of two Assassins, which is a significant part of their community in this part of the demi-segmentum, you gain a new Reputation.

+Respect (Officio Assassinorum)

[Please create a page for Anarxio and make a note of his grudging respect for Ghosts]

>>2296140
>>2296144
It's a close call, but the fact that the message was coded in techna-lingua makes all the difference, it was received well enough to have a positive impact.

Please make the following update to the page of Nestorian Learner's:

+Nestorian Case Evidence+
Mechanicus Autonomy [+25]
No Material Evidence [+25]
Ghost's of Retribution Support [+10]

Chapter: +d10 Heresy for defending Nestorians

>>2296194
[-1 Favour]
Within a month you receive a soulword from Kasting:
>Congratulations, you get to keep your toy admiral. Please see attached files. He's been pinged by the Inquisition counter-psychic detachment that was monitoring High Lord communications for psychic interference. We have no definitive proof, but it seems that he was dabbling in some sort of low level sorcery and by accident hit a gold mine that he wasn't supposed to. It seems that the elimination order came from someone managing High Lord's communications, not High Lord himself, but that is bad enough. You get to keep him and he gets to keep his title and powers, but you are responsible for his every single action. His death warrant hasn't been cancelled, only permanently suspended. I trust you know what you are doing.

Hagen's affair has drawn unwanted attention to your Chapter, however Kasting managed to shield you from most of it.

Chapter: +d12 (-5 because of Kasting's influence).

>>2296294
>>2296280
>>2296296
>>2296297
>>2296319
>>2296333
A: 1
B: 3
C: 3
D: 0

If no one will switch I will decide.
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>>2296421
Since C seems to have won but B was a close contender, do we tell the lad we send there to just listen to everything talked about in the council and remain passive for most of the time while only voting on important issues and those that actually matter to us?

Y/N?

I don't mind taking a more active role, but this might make Lu and ASSassin happy.
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>>2296484
>Chapter: +d10 Heresy for defending Nestorians
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>>2296484
>If no one will switch I will decide.
Lu switched over to C as he liked >>2296485
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>>2296484
>Chapter: +d12 (-5 because of Kasting's influence).
+d12 what?
rolling
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>>2296484
Message to Hagen:
"We've gone out on a real limb for you here Tyrel. I've lost marines, and I've spend favours. If you dabble in such things again, or are anything less than squeaky clean, the Officio Assassinorum will be the least of your worries.
I trust you understand and I hope we can put this unpleasantness behind us.

Still your friend,
Chapter Master."


Message to Regon,
"Hopefully the Martians will be better to you now Regon. Additionally, would you like me to post some of my mars-trained techmarines to your world? I'm sure their testimony of what they see will help you greatly."

Subtly implying that the mars-trained techmarines will be a pseudo internal police. Ensuring his techpriests are on their best behaviour.
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>>2296519
I like.
but can we send mars a message of this
>Subtly implying that the mars-trained techmarines will be a pseudo internal police. Ensuring his techpriests are on their best behaviour.
As well so they worry a bit less about Reggieboi?
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>>2296524
>but can we send mars a message of this
>Subtly implying that the mars-trained techmarines will be a pseudo internal police. Ensuring his techpriests are on their best behaviour.
>As well so they worry a bit less about Reggieboi?

But that basically tells Mars that *we* think the Nestorians need internal policing.
That looks bad
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>>2296529
Gud point.
Should we offer it to them while saying that we don't think it's necessary though?
They will probably just agree because there's no potential backlash for them and then we have an excuse for BOTH cogheads.
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>>>2267768
>4 captured Honour Guard marines
After Cagirates interrogates them (under the supervision of a Librarian, just in case), it appears that they are very confused and almost shell-shocked. You assume that they must be feeling withdrawal from the severance of their almost symbiotic relationship with their 'wives' in addition to the psychological trauma of at the same time fighting against their brothers and their fellow Honour Guards being killed. Cagirates suggests following options:
a) Full amnesty. It is time for the Chapter to heal the scars.
b) Penitence within the Chapter. It is not the first time that the brothers of the Chapter have transgressed. Maybe it's time to create a unit within the brotherhood that would allow our sinful brethren to pay for their sins? Other Chapters often use penitent brothers for hazardous duty or suicide missions, we could consider this.
c) Penitence outside the Chapter. With witches' hold on them destroyed, they have their own free will to pay for their sins. Send them to scout the Grave, hunt down Deidara or to infiltrate Styrian Triarchy, let them make themselves useful.

>How do the witches feel about what's happened?
From the few that you have managed to capture alive it seems that none of them were high ranking enough to known the greater plans that Deidara weaved, but they seem to have been true believers, rather than thralls. However now after this defeat their confidence is destroyed.

>We should also claim & board Deidara's ship and start examining and exploring it extensively.
Copernicon notices something strange... Please roll a d100 [target 20]

>list of all ifluential Ursus Dynasty members
+Fydior Ursus - Rogue Trader, controls a fleet of 3 capital ships, spends most of the time off-Sector, but usually returns every decade or so with the spoils of his exploration and adventures
+Helmacht Ursus - Captain of the Arcus Imperia Battlecruiser (Overlord Class)
+Brenon Ursus - Planetary Governor of Kronos, Hive world in Core Worlds
+Esedia Ursus - Planetary Governor of Asmachia, Civilised world in Subsector Aeternus
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>>2296679
>b) Penitence within the Chapter. It is not the first time that the brothers of the Chapter have transgressed. Maybe it's time to create a unit within the brotherhood that would allow our sinful brethren to pay for their sins? Other Chapters often use penitent brothers for hazardous duty or suicide missions, we could consider this.
I like this, but I don't see us ever issuing any suicide missions
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>>2296679
>Please roll a d100 [target 20]
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>>2296679
a) Full amnesty. It is time for the Chapter to heal the scars.
It is the Chapter Master who needs penitence. He is the one who let his marines rot serving an incestuous mortal.
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>>2296695
>>2296536
oops
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>>2296679
>b) Penitence within the Chapter. It is not the first time that the brothers of the Chapter have transgressed. Maybe it's time to create a unit within the brotherhood that would allow our sinful brethren to pay for their sins? Other Chapters often use penitent brothers for hazardous duty or suicide missions, we could consider this.
Sounds like something Master of Sanctity Laptus should set up.

>From the few that you have managed to capture alive it seems that none of them were high ranking enough to known the greater plans that Deidara weaved, but they seem to have been true believers, rather than thralls. However now after this defeat their confidence is destroyed
Have librarians examine them. See if they can be purified and properly sanctioned. Can we put them to use?
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>>2296707
>Have librarians examine them. See if they can be purified and properly sanctioned. Can we put them to use?
I like this a lot.
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>>2296253
>During the transition period Larion Ursus can still go to him and depose him as the Sector Governor. While inauguration on Tachion Primaris has made Belisarians on paper the rulers of the Sector, according to the legal precedent of prima notitia autoritatis, Drakkon or any other lord doesn't have to recognise them until he has been made aware of the transition of power in an official manner

Emperor damn it yes. Larion sent a request to Drakkon to come visit to palace immediately following the coup. To draw Drakkon away from his forces before the ultimatum was given.

If that can no longer be done, the only option I can see is Larion going there with marines and arbites and delivering the message personally, and ensuring his will as the outgoing sector governor is enforced.
I assume it's a demotion yes? So Drakkon can still be an Athenian General.

Larion as to ensure that he's still the patriarch of his dynasty once he's officially removed.
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+Chapter and Gration+
Due to stalemate of opinions Chapter will implement a compromise decision. Chapter will send a representative to sit on the Sector Council, but it will be a mortal human. Xyptus smiles and makes a few suggestions for potential candidates:
a) Artemis Dermont
b) Xavior Dermont
c) Kvei Lohar (Varda will need a new governor)
d) Averon Birg
e) Let's get some fresh blood (create a new NPC)
f) We don't want our representative to be too prominent, just send some nobody

>>2265089
+Merchant League+
Lord Brumm is very happy to hear from you:
>Well, well, well, of course the League would be more than happy to support the Astartes in your quest to protect the Imperium. As a matter of fact

+Inquisition+
Lord Garant is pleased with the outcome as well.
>I believe that this is the right path for the Sector. As a matter of fact I intend to help you guide it, I heard that your representative will sit on the Sector Council. It will be a pleasure to meet him, because I intend to do so as well. Regarding the new Lord Militant - I don't have particular preferences as long as he's loyal.

+Deidara's Pursuit+
Your allies seem to be in agreement that she needs to be hunted down, but everybody seems to pledge only token efforts - there's too much to be done now creating the new status quo, to worry about a single fugitive. Surprisingly, Lord Brumm is the one who offers the most support regarding this, Merchant League will attempt to track her down when she will try to access her financial resources, it sounds like a plan.

+Status Quo+
Amelia Engel raises her hand:
>Chapter Master, I indeed speak for everyone in this room when I say that all of the factions are happy to continue with arrangements the same way as they worked before the... Change of power. However, some minor adjustments might need to be made. For example you mentioned the agreement with the Eldar. It worries quite a few of us in this room, that previous heretical lordship put us into such a sad state of affairs that we had to tolerate the blatant presence of filthy xenos within Imperial borders. We trust that under your wise leadership we will be able to launch full scale combat operations against them as soon as situation settles.
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>>2296832
>a) Artemis Dermont
>b) Xavior Dermont
We should probably send one of these two, they and Gration share the experience of living with us and being trained by us, which should help them bond (leading to a better relationship with the chapter as a whole).
Getting the sons of one of our best buddy into a high office is also nice.
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>>2296832
>We trust that under your wise leadership
So does she accept us as the Alphadog now?
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>2296832
>Chapter Master, I indeed speak for everyone in this room when I say that all of the factions are happy to continue with arrangements the same way as they worked before the... Change of power. However, some minor adjustments might need to be made. For example you mentioned the agreement with the Eldar. It worries quite a few of us in this room, that previous heretical lordship put us into such a sad state of affairs that we had to tolerate the blatant presence of filthy xenos within Imperial borders. We trust that under your wise leadership we will be able to launch full scale combat operations against them as soon as situation settles.

"I believe that particular agreement was struck by the Belisarian Dynasty, Canoness Engel. The leadership we have just reinstalled who are descended from Saint Belisarius himself. I see no reason to go to war with a faction that causes us no trouble, when worshippers of the dark powers - the greatest enemy of all - fester both on our borders and within Subsector Tyranus itself. Not to mention the much more problematic ork hordes that dwell throughout the sector.

Look at the state of sector Deus. We have a renegade human empire, multiple orknoid worlds and empires, the Kruk Alliance, the Xo'nads, the Cygnoid Coalition, Pirates, Chaos Reavers, and an damned warp storm in our midst. Plenty of foes for your order to direct its righteous fury towards.

The eldar are a slumbering bee hive. With a strength we can only guess at. I do not believe it would be wide leadership to seek out conflict with them."

Garant gonna tag in here at all?
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>>2296880
for
>>2296832

>>2296832
Ask Kerius if he wants to send one of his sons. Otherwise we can generate someone.
We want an older serf, someone experienced in administration and good at reading people.
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>>2296880
I like it, but we should phrase it less like pussies and more like
>yes, they should be dead, but kill the dozen other threats first
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>>2296887
>Ask Kerius if he wants to send one of his sons. Otherwise we can generate someone.
If it's Artemis then
>03:51 Lyk- If necessary we can send Artemis to gain some experience in the political arena there and earn some favours before he becomes planetary governour

btw artemis is a name for girls
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>>2296897
>yes, they should be dead, but kill the dozen other threats first
Objectively untrue though, Wuxide is not biel-tan. Having them around actually helps us against massive out-of-sector invaders since they fight them too.
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>>2296901
>Objectively untrue though,
So? We'll never solve the other problems while Engels is still alive, so why would it matter?
She's human, she won't live forever.
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>>2296880
Also might be a good time to give Engel the gift of 413 rubies on gold pendants.
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>>2296915
+1
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>>2296832
(reposting full text)
+Merchant League+
Lord Brumm is very happy to hear from you:
>Well, well, well, of course the League would be more than happy to support the Astartes in your quest to protect the Imperium. As a matter of fact we are willing not only provide better rates of investment for the Chapter, but I convinced Merchant League to provide the Chapter with a decennial tribute. It will still have to be voted upon by our shareholders, but as long as it will be deemed that your actions defended the Imperium and helped our business, your Chapter will benefit greatly. We are talking... Greatly.
a) Thank you for the offer, but we don't do lobbying.
b) We accept the offer. [+100W (varies) every 10 years]
c) If you want to buy our favour, you will have to do better than that - we are interested in a fixed annual tribute. [+10W every year]

>>2296880
Garant helps you out:
>Space Marine Lord is right, we don't have the strength to deal with this issue at this point. Let us concentrate on the threats at hand.
Nonetheless it didn't look good that you defended the Eldar. [+2 Heresy]

+Alliance+
As the people who helped you to topple Ursus' regime leave the room, you realise that the alliance you built is now gone. It was too big and the competing interests are too different. However it worked well enough and long enough to get the job done and that's what matters. You will still have good relationships with all of the factions, but now it's back to business as normal with inter-factional politics taking over. However it was a valuable experience for the Chapter Master.
[+1 XP]

>>2296858
She is making sure that Astartes take the brunt of the dying during the upcoming war. That's what wise leadership is, after all.

+Sector Treasury+
When your men took over the palace, you received access to Sector Treasury. The vaults where liquid assets are kept contain a lot of Wealth. Did you loot any of it?
a) No, we are above it.
b) Just skim off the top, nobody will notice and our reputation should remain intact. [+100 W]
c) Chapter has the right to seek compensation for the blood spilled and equipment destroyed. We shall claim a quarter of this as ours. [+500W]
d) We deserve to be rewarded for the overthrow of the Ursus regime, let's claim half of the Treasury [+1000W]
e) Treasury was destroyed in a fire during the battle, because two Thunderhawks smashed into the towers where the valuables were located. [+2500W]
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>>2296950
>c) If you want to buy our favour, you will have to do better than that - we are interested in a fixed annual tribute. [+10W every year]
Makes me feel bad, but I'm confident in our(read: not luigi's) ability to roll

>She is making sure that Astartes take the brunt of the dying during the upcoming war. That's what wise leadership is, after all.
Eh, understandable.
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>>2296950
>b) We accept the offer. [+100W (varies) every 10 years]
"Thank you very much Lord Brumm. Sector stability and security is our primary concern after all.

>b) Just skim off the top, nobody will notice and our reputation should remain intact. [+100 W]
We took the brunt of the pain. Not a single sororitas or arbitrator paid their lives for this.
On the other hand we don't want to look greedy.
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Let us finish the thread here for today, thank you for playing. Any unresolved posts will be resolved in the next thread.

+THREAD OVER+
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>>2296950
Either:
>b) Just skim off the top, nobody will notice and our reputation should remain intact. [+100 W]

Or:
>c) Chapter has the right to seek compensation for the blood spilled and equipment destroyed. We shall claim a quarter of this as ours. [+500W]
But openly instead of making it a secret.
Of course, the wealth will only be used to profit the Imperium by strengthening our fighting force and making the sector safer.
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>>2296965
Thanks Skarg!
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>>2296700
Lu thinks we'll forget this roll if I don't mark it
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>>2296950
Sorry, fell asleep. Thanks for running skarg.

>Well, well, well, of course the League would be more than happy to support the Astartes in your quest to protect the Imperium. As a matter of fact we are willing not only provide better rates of investment for the Chapter, but I convinced Merchant League to provide the Chapter with a decennial tribute. It will still have to be voted upon by our shareholders, but as long as it will be deemed that your actions defended the Imperium and helped our business, your Chapter will benefit greatly. We are talking... Greatly.

c) If you want to buy our favour, you will have to do better than that - we are interested in a fixed annual tribute. [+10W every year]
It's always good to have money, but i they start doing some stupid shit we cut this tie immediately.

+Sector Treasury+
When your men took over the palace, you received access to Sector Treasury. The vaults where liquid assets are kept contain a lot of Wealth. Did you loot any of it?

b) Just skim off the top, nobody will notice and our reputation should remain intact. [+100 W]
In case somebody starts asking where the missing wealth went and they start asking pointed questions, we can still tell them to fuck off since we were the ones who bled and didn't require any official recompensation.
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>>2296959
>>2296964
>>2296990
Brothers! The Emperor is very disappointed in all of you. The correct answer is:
+Sector Treasury+
>When your men took over the palace, you received access to Sector Treasury. The vaults where liquid assets are kept contain a lot of Wealth. Did you loot any of it?
>a) No, we are above it.

+Thought for the day: Heresy when no one is watching is still heresy.+
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>>2306166
I feel bad now.
I guess that money might be needed to help prop up infrastructure in the post-coup shake up. Taking even a little bit could hurt people.

>>2296964
Will change muh vote to
>a) No, we are above it.




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