>>45721294
To be honest I'm not sure if even an ordo malleus interrogator would know the names of individual chaos gods.

>>45721294
Ahw. We are still s-sitting on a pile of d-dead cultists, give us a break.

>>45721294
Roger that central.

>>45721294
>shuffling out of bed the young trooper groans in pain.
never again, never talking to cultists again,
>the man clutches his head and groans.
next time just shoot the basterd.

>>45721315
The Uncle does and he don't mess around. Ain't gonna send his niece in blind. His brother would mess 'im up m9.

>>45721316
No rest for the righteous I'm afraid.

>sigh
>so bored
>no interesting peasants anymore, courtly intrigue is too predictable
>what am I gonna do
>hold on
>aren't humans susceptible to being ruled over?

>The corpse of the techpriest shuffles, the wires from his head and chest now plugged into the strange AI.
>As the dead priest moves to opperate the ship he lets out a sharp gasp.
soon, soon they shall have heated bread products of all kinds.

>Looks at Alice.
Should I go back to my previous disguise or do you think that I should look for a new one?

>>45721344
>muttering
Then I get a 48 long sleep...
>>45721340
Ah, rise and s-shine!

>>45721356
Talkie Toaster still scares me man. Even more when he's insane....

>>45721367
The old one of course, we need to keep up the illusion. Can't do that if my 'sister' disappears on me, can we?

>>45721374
morning? it's m-morning right?
>rubbing his bare chest he inspects the wounds and runs a finger along his back.
by the Emprah I'm a fucking moron.

>>45721385
Understood, give me a minute and I'll be ready.
>Enters their assigned quarters to use the Polymorphine in intimacy.

>>45721393
Well yes, why.
>pokes the bullet wound on his chest
Nice and clean, m-mh. A good shot even if I s-say so myself.

>>45721385
you have nothing to fear providing you share his love of heated bread products
>the ship moves closer to it's target, closer to the man who knew of the gloy of toast...
I'm coming for you and we're going to enjoy toast together and crumpets and even frenchtoast.
>manic coughing.
and and and waffles....
mfw the captcha is waffles

>>45721403
>his eyes narrow.
it wasn't you was it?
>sudden panic.
my guitar? where is my guitar!?

>>45721401
Mhm, I'll be in the Workshop if you need me.
>Buggers off to the Workshop to do....things.

>>45721430
D-do bagels count oh mighty Toast Man?
Also when he thinks "closer to the man who knew of the gloy of toast.", does he mean God Emps or Dave "Ate Half the Crew" Lister?

>>45721351
Aytuh! Fire up the fleet! We're paying our "friends" a visit!

>>45721441
Of course it was me! Look you were between me and a primary target. D-damn, I put extra care into not hitting your lungs!

>>45721453
t's Magnus, msny a night was spent with the young man disscussing ancient bread heating rituals
>closer
>closer
closer...
>he speaks in almost a whisper

>>45721401
>Comes out, disguise ready.
Alright it still hurts like hell to adjust my size...

>>45721469
>his look of panic stays.
thanks, I guess...
where is my guitar thou?

>>45721494
Ah, Jackson m-must have took it. You m-missed quite a s-scary fight, you s-should thank me that I put you unconscious for a while so you d-did not have to see it.

>>45721513
where is he?
>he's panicky and is ignoring her now

>>45721453
So, are we continuing with this Rogue Trader disguise or are we putting it aside and going in full Inquisition?
>He seems quite bloody from the amount of surgeries he's preformed today

>>45721513
>>45721523
>Walks in.
Relax trooper.
What is going on here?

>>45721547
>fumbling a quick salute he starts to stutter
my g-guitar, I'm m-missing it.

>>45721523
Gee, c-alm down, he is l-looking after his psy chick or s-something!
T-thanks Miranda f-for making sure that n-no one killed me in my sleep.
>puts her hand below the bed and retrieves a guitar
T-there, now s-stop that.

>>45721531
Sticking with the disguise, no reason to blow it early and make them go to ground.

>Looks up from stripping a Bolter's paint.
God Emperor, any of them not make it through the night? At least one of my own Valkyrie Crews were looking dicey and I -think- a couple of yours were touch and go last I checked.

>>45721459
>Nyzart's grand fleet arrives at the hive world of Othellan, in a system adjacent to a certain gas giant
Stay in stealth mode and let me observe the political situation.

>>45721560
At ease, trooper, I'm sure it can't be too far from her-
>>45721566
There it is, I do believe this should help you relax?

>>45721566
>grabbing the instrument he clutches it to his chest.
oh thank the emprah...
>strumming slowly to himself he ignores the sniper and >>45721583
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIJ_MT7ywd4

>>45721590
S-suit yourself.
>>45721583
I'll g-go if t-there is nothing you n-need me to do, ma'am.

>>45721590
Well that deals that.
>>45721608
Actually there might be, trooper, do you have any idea of the situation after we defeated the sorceress? Any interesting reports or anything you might have seen through that scope that could be of interest?

>>45721568
Most of the Valkyrie crews are fine but the Drop Troops took around 15% casualties and around 70% casualties for the Auxiliaries, that one was much higher than expected. I'm gong to have to look for more troops soon.
>Begins washing his hands/arms
It could have been better.

>>45721636
A-after? W-well the place w-was a b-bit of a m-mess. And I s-saw those commanders coming to d-do clean up work bickering a l-lot between themselves. S-some arbites have b-been watching t-the perimeter s-sicne then. i t-think they -may be looking for something.

>>45721574
>the planet is in a state of revolt due to the governor's poor management of food sources
>the local mechanicus presence is panicking over "the omnissiah's wrath" ostensibly slated to arrive in the planet shortly

>a dark and smokey room.
Keelhaul that filthy Mon-Kiegh send himd down to the warp below!
>takes a long slow drag of an alien looking device that spews a purple smoke.
make that basterd walk the plank with a bottle of rum and a yo-ho-ho!
>laughing to himself in the almost empty ship the Eldar collapses into a chair.
hehe, rum... I need rum.
captcha was bread, Lord Toastie cometh

>>45721655
Hm. Thanks for the info, trooper. If lucky we might have a good day in this hellhole of a planet...
>She seems disgusted to even mention the place.
I'll try to check with the others feel free to come if you want to.

>>45721640
Could also have been a lot worse, the Emperor was with us....sadly some of us are also with the Emperor now....
>Alice finishes up scribbling out a caricature of sorts.
Think I might go up and visit the lads in Medical before 'the Elis' have to go wine and dine with those Vandarr knobs.

>>45721677
so w-we don't get the day off in the end...

>>45721677
>calming down he looks up.
I'll come, if my injuries won't get in the way?

>>45721694
Need some backup? I gotta get out of this ship...
>cracks his back

>>45721729
>>45721721
>Miranda's comment makes her smirk

You two can take the day free if you want to, as long as you don't get us discovered out there and don't expose yourselves as members of the guard or the inquisition, hell you might even find some valuable info if you explore the hive city on your own. Just... don't trust anyone out there if you do, and-
>Points to Mot
Don't get into fights in your state.

>>45721754
>grinning he nods
I try to avoid that you know, ironic reall... that's how I ended up like this.
>>45721721
so it's a date
>his smirk couldn't get any more punchable.

>>45721754
>Miranda smiles as well, at least the corners of her mouth seem to move upward a bit
I assure you ma'am, t-there is no two of "us" f-for sure, I am n-not suited for teamwork. That's why I am here after all.

>>45721784
No. I b-believe it is not.

>>45721732
Can you rustle up an Arbite's uniform? If that Vandarr Arbite is as much of a tit as I think he is, I bet he'd spill his guts, provided you look suitably corrupt, as well as suitably depraved.
>finishes stripping the Bolter and heads towards Medbay.

>>45721796
>shaking his head he slips on a shirt and slings his guitar over his shoulder.
can't take a joke can you?

>>45721796
That's not what Jackson's reports say, granted there was friendly fire, but you did a nice job as support sniper.

Anyways, you're both free to do whathever, until we inevitably run into trouble at least.

>>45721816
I guess n-no. Can't you take life seriously, can you? Or lack thereof.
>>45721819
Ma'am.

>>45721803
>Alice's vox picks up a signal trying to contact her
>it is incredibly faint, like someone was trying to hail her from a long way away

>>45721803
I never liked Arbites. Yeah, I can whip something up for it, but first sign that I'm found out I'm shooting.
>follows her

>>45721853
>Nods head as a farewell and moves to find Jackson and Alice.

>>45721853
>>45721819
>rolling his eyes he starts to tap his knees to an unknown rythm.
so are we getting somethng to eat? or do you want to lecture me about the noble art of shooting me in the back?

>>45721294
Slaaneshi... Not my specialty, but I´ll do what I can to help. Please send me to the ground team.

>>45721869
I doubt you will be, Tynnus are a lot smarter and they never noticed the Butler.
>heads in to Medical and looks over the various patients.

>>45721864
"Your signal is very weak, check your transmitter."
>Alice looks wary.

>>45721916
>Sees Alice and Jackson
>Approaches silently, not wanting to interrupt any conversation

>>45721878
Yes why not, I w-will lecture you right away!
>miranda pulls out a knife and points it at the trooper
What g-game are we playing, eh? DO you want me to kill you so bad that you had to hug a cultist on fire?

>>45721916
Hey, uh, it's Eta. The phaeron wants to talk to you for a minute. Cool?

>>45721916
hehehe. True, but I had the upper hand there.
>You notice that a lot of the facilities have been redone and are newer.

>>45721934
maybe I'm just into that sort of thing?
>sticking out his tongue at her he strums on the guitar.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KErHjXpsfwA

>>45721960
You want to d-die? Is it?
>she does not seem amused, at all.
>Miranda pushes the kinfe against your throat, narrowing her eyes
What are the chances, I w-want to kill you too!

>>45721935
"Uh, sure, go ahead."

>>45721950
Hrmh, well I certainly appreciate the work, but you did ask the Head Chirurgeon before you mucked about with his MedBay, right?
Not sure how Eli'll react, but....I suppose I'll deal with that when I give her her ship back....

>>45721996
No new wounds in Medbay.

>>45721996
pretty slim considering you told me about 5 minuets ago you didn't hit my lung on purpose...
>his poker face holds as he continues to strum.

>>45721998
>>45722016
Ahem, ma'am, m'lord, what is the infiltration plan for today?

>>45722031
On duty. I am perfect. ON DUTY.
>>45722016
Ykes!
>nearly drops the knife
S-sorry myord!

>>45721998
>Nyzart gets on the line
Hello Alice. I was just curious. Hypothetically, does the administratum generally make a fuss when a planetary governor is replaced? What kind of investigations are there?

>>45722016
>>45722053
>waving happily at the officer he starts to play another song.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM
>a look of relief appears on his face as the Sniper moves away.

>>45721998
In my defense it was dated at best.

>>45722053
It's fine. Windpipes are just hard to close up again.

>>45722047
I'm leaving that to your sister... or was it wife?
>*grins*

>>45722059
none if you do it right. muhahaha

>>45722080
>Eyes widen
>Blushes.
D-don't make me go out of character now damn you!

>>45722080
I k-know... eheh. ehm. Sorry. I w-will be on watch, forgive me mylord.
>>45722077
>glares and walks away

>waltzing down the ship hallways singing to himself the Eldar calls out.
RUM!? HAS ANYBODY GOT ANY RUM?

>>45722059
"I'm gonna have to hypothetically ask why you would want to hypothetically know...."

>>45722080
>>45722092
Old but gold, plus this is only the backup medbay, main and most modern one is crammed with my lads and the most serious of yours.

And why would you say that? That's just evil.

>>45722112
I've got astartes beer, but you couldn't handle it.

>>45722112
Uh.....yeah, we've got some Rum here....
>offers the bottle carefully.
You sure you're alright for more?
Captain Larrs Sparrow up in this.

>>45722132
It's always good to have a contingency. I have several as it is, but a few more couldn't hurt...

>>45722138
>grinning wildly he nods.
I've tasted some I stole off of the ones you call carcharodons before, I think I'll be okay.

>>45722112
I do not have any of this... Rum. but I do have a bottle of wine, from Quaddis. I hear they make excellent wine there, and if the cost tells anything, it must be. It would be a shame to drink it alone, so... Want a taste?

>>45722163
naaaaaaaaames!!
>>45722150
he's already got the pegleg

>>45722092
>>45722132
I just did. Gotta have some non-shootty fun.

>>45722132
Well I should do another sweep of that one, a few new designs I'd like to try out.

>>45722100
It's fine, and call me Jackson.

>>45722132
>Still trying to hold her blush.
C-could we change the topic and go back to the mission, pl-please? It's already hard enough for me to concentrate being in this shape, last I want is to loose in my thoughts over a ring...

>>45722163
>raises an eyebrow
>amused smirk
>offers Larrs a stein

>>45722175
AH! R-right, I almost f-forgot... d-don't kill me for this... I have a m-message from the surgeons, they say the psyker is awake...

>>45722175
Can muck about with this one, sure. But I'd advise against touching the modernized one, Chirurgeon'll have your head if you muck about with the newest gear.

>>45722177
Very well, we'll be going to House Vandarr and putting on the Rogue Trader act again.

>>45722161
"Contingency for what? That's not reassuring at all."

>>45722189
>grabbing it greedily he takes a long slow chug.
>finally pulling away from the drink he lets out a soft sigh.
I haven't had beer that good in 200 years...

>>45722214
G-good ahem, the V-Vandarrs are the lowest type of scum you can find in the highest of places. T-they'll easily fall to the act if we offer them something they can't simply deny getting their hands on... like somekind of technology or weaponry to get their competency out of the black market bussiness.

>>45722189
>>45722163
>>45722150
Well... It seems like you three have more than enough alcoholic beverages already, so I will withdraw to the library. Maybe I should read more about daemonology for this mission...

>>45722214
It wouldn't be a very good contingency if I had to make it AFTER problems arose, now would it?

>>45722236
>wiping away the foam he belches.
I know a bit or two about deamons, are they tricky, smashy, rapey or smelly?

>>45722214
Like they wouldn't like regeneration vats.
>pfftt

>>45722248
Ehh... Using these terms, the kind of daemons I should learn more about for this mission are "rapey".

>>45722236
Ship Library wouldn't have much, not even Rogue Traders are allowed to keep Daemonic Info around, Stormtroopers towards the Stern should have some books or tomes though.

>>45722278
>his grin is the grin that will pierce the heavens...
perfect.

>>45722233
Sounds reasonable enough, wonder what we could offer them....

>>45722237
"Contingency for what? Why would you need to hypothetically know about what happens when a Governor gets replaced?"

>>45722268
Got them.

>>45722284
Oh, those should do it, most likely.
>>45722295
I... Believe I won´t like what you are going to tell me next.

>>45722299
Does this ship transport Eldar or Tau equipment?

>>45722299
I don't know, my cryptek told me to ask. They can see into the future and I know enough not to mess with that.

>>45722322
nasty buggers they are, well of course they're all nasty but she who thirsts is the worst, believe me.
>rubbing his hands together he moves to walk alongside the them.
I must insist I acompany you all on this mission, it''s been far too long since I throtled a daemonette.

>>45722299
Well I'm off to go ingrain myself in the locals, but first what family members does Vandarr have?

>>45722203
>>45722268
>>45722396
or not I guess?

>>45722396
They're the most numerous of all three major houses, they must have about 20 bastard sons dispersed around their cantinas and Arbites Ranks, aside from Lady Vandarr, her son Captain Vandarr and the sister of the last one, Miss Vandarr.

There used to be another sister too, my mother... I never managed to meet her... her death only made matters worse between my family and Vandarr.

>>45722424
Perfect.
Sorry about your mother.

>>45722203
I'll head over right away.
>hurries off to find Anna

I don't know how I missed that.

>>45722459
T-thank you...

fetch Wada!
>the Ork throws skull for his new pal to fetch.
>eagerly the Broodlord scampers to fetch the skull, dropping it at the Orks feet.
Good boy!
>petting the beasts carapace the Ork throws the skull again.
>he could be wondering where the others are but he assumes because he can't see them they no longer exist.

>>45722378
Your company would be appreciated, especially after your warning. There aren´t many slaaneshi cults where I come from, so learning about them seemed... Unnecessary.

>>45722459
>is laying on her bed, eyes wide open pointed toward the ceiling.
... is it you?

>>45722491
then you have much to learn, what I say might shock you but some of these creatures go beyond beatiful in there twisted perfection...
>his cheerful facade fades and a stern gaze looks past the group at the wall.

>>45722513
just fuck my shit up, that was obviously Larrs

>>45722492
Who else would it be?
>Takes a seat on the side of the bed.

>>45722498
did you mess up your reply order?

>>45722535
Yes, horribly so. My brain didn't work. Deleting post.

>>45722534
A sorceress, daemon princess, cultist, plumber, ghost of the ages past...
I 'ave 'ad my share or misfits lately.
>makes a faint smile
But not my favorite one, I guess.

>>45722513
That seems... Minor problem, but I believe you in the danger they pose to body and mind.

>>45722559
Is it bad that the strangest one out of those is the plumber? So, how are you feeling?
>takes her hand

>>45722341
More Tau than Eldar, harder to separate an Eldar from their gear....but not impossible. What do you think will interest them?

>>45722369
"Long as the new boss upholds the Tithe and keeps the people happy, then the amount of people willing to report the change in management goes down obviously"

"But if it DOES get reported and the charge is serious.....they'll be sure to investigate thoroughly

>>45722586
just don't listen to anything they have to say would be my advice...
>sipping slowly at his drink he nods.

>>45722594
Some of those Shuriken guns to sell to armed gangs and maybe a Tau drone or two to make a citizen's life easier should do the trick, maybe any strange, Xeno berberage they can sell in their cantinas could work too...

>>45722593
Chaos plumber, I guess. Or a very'nlucky one...
>anna sighs. Her hands doesn't react to your tocuh
I don't feel. Literally... better not to annoy you wit' t'e story of my suffering. It 'as been a roug' week but I knew you would've come in t'e end.
>anna smiles
T'ankfully t'e only eldar on board is a male.

>>45722619
Mhm, probably got some Tau alcohol on board, I'll check the stores then we can head out.
>heads off to do exactly that.

>>45722594
Thanks. That'll be all. And Alice? Do visit Gospyria again some time, it will be grand.

>>45722696
Mind if I tag along? I'd like someone to speak with... t-this whole operation... my family, my cousin... I'm a chest full of worries.

>>45722629
Ha. Ha. Ha. very funny. You don't feel?
>looks worried
>Touches your arm.

>>45722697
"Uh....alright then, I'll be sure to do that."
>cuts the transmission and is left utterly confused.

>>45722730
Sure, just need to check it on the Cogitator anyway. To our quarters then.
>heads to 'her' Quarters and checks the Inventory.

>>45722746
Well not t'at funny for ME!
>no reaction
I don't feel my body. I am not worried, 'oug'. You will come up wit' something, rig't? You are the brilliant one around 'ere, I am not smart enoug'. It must be such a bot'er for you, rig't?
>a small teardrop falls from her eyes, which are white and open wide, looking in not direction at all
I 'ave 'ad worse. Not much worse, and only once, but...

>>45722774
>Switches back to herself.
I'm... scared, Alice...

>>45722795
I have a few ideas on the drawing board but a full nervous system transfer is bigger than it seems.
>adjusts himself on the bed
>falls into work mode
Can you move? Try moving your arm for me, slowly.
>holds her arm

>This is investigation team 2 can anyone read?

>>45722803
You're fine to be scared lass, big step up when your own family is involved, eh? Granted it really shouldn't be according to your Temple.....but that might be my fault.

Just you focus on the bright side, we've saved the planet and we're working through it's ills. Have faith.
Although I suppose you could have a lie down if you want. We've got a little time.

>>45722844
>the fingers twitch a little
You know I 'ate t'is, you know t'at I know t'at you know, an I know it makes no sense but whatever, I 'ate w'en you go all serious business. You look too much like an inquisitor.
I 'ate t'is. T'e inquisition. I know, screw what I always said, I was lying.

>>45722850
"Central copies Team Two, go ahead."

>>45722869
I... don't know what to do.
I know you want to make an investigation about all three houses, that includes mine...

W-what if there's something that nobody should ever know? W-what if that dream you had...

>She shivers.

I feel so alone... so lost... my head tells me to leave this place, loose any ties to my family and never return, but my heart... and your lessons, tell me to try and normalize... to try and re-establish connection with my roots that saw me birth...

>>45722884
Can you pick up your arm?
>relaxes a little
>*sighs*
You can't expect me to be calm when I worry about you, you know that right?
We all knew what we were in for when we signed up. Well some of what we we're in for at least.

>>45722889
Central this is team 2. We were following some possible leads on information about House Vandarr.

We seem to have hit a dead-end. Like literally, there's like a 50 ft wall in front of us and we are probably, PROBABLY going in circles in the hab-blocks for hours now.

uhhh....

We're lost Central.

>>45722932
I want you to to worry about me. More t'an you do.
I did not sign for t'is, I did not sign AT ALL. I 'ad no choice, not t'at you ever t'oug't of ASKING me.

>>45722960
Well my choice was more of a sign this or be executed for heresy.
>pulls out a clipboard
So, why did you join?

>traveling through the void with no bread to heat the toaster slowly starts to relose it's mind.
I need humans, humans have bread, must find humans and bread, mainly bread.

>>45722926
Lass....c'mere.
>Alice gestures for LIX to sit in her lap.
>Already she knows this won't be the -most- comfortable for herself.
How about you worry about being yourself and I'll worry about all the little details?
Us Guardsmen worry about things so the other people don't have to.

House Vandarr gon be fun y'all.
Also query for everyone: Wada/Sam was working on the Tau/'Nid side of the 'Nids fight, but if he can't return then what do we do?

Take up the mantle of the 'Nids/Tau ourselves and get it done, or just say "The Fleet will handle it" and move to other things?

>>45722949
"Hrmh.....aside from the wall, are there any other landmarks nearby? We'll send a Valk or two to pick you up, but we need to find you first.

>>45722987
Mph.
>Anna's only hand closes in a fist
Do you 'ave my pendant? It is all in t'ere, literally...
I feel, mh.... sleepy..

>>45723017
Well I would like to take a stop over at the refugee system but I haven't finished with the description yet. And some things will happen before hand

>>45723044
Yeah, I kept it with me the entire time... I've been wearing a lot of necklaces...
>takes off the pendant and places it in her hand

>>45723017
>She accepts the offer.
I... I prayed for guideness today...

I got no answer, I know He, who sits on Terra is busy to listen to mortal affairs that are not of outmost importance to the Imperium...

But sometimes it feels so cold... so dark...
>She cuddles up to Alice.
But then you help me out of the darkness...

Once we're done with this Emperor's Forsaken planet, I am ready to take this relationship a step further, Alice... no more hiding it... no more being scared for claims of heresy... I am ready... to be with the person I want to be...

I'm cool with both options, wishing Wada manges to get back for it tho.

>From a public voxstation, lower hive

"Alice, Jackson, come in. This is Greely. I can confirm that House Vandarr are- were, in leauge with Amelia. I need to get off this voxstation because I'm half-convinced this thing is an altar of Nurgle, and because I've got this espionist party on my ass. I'll work my way back to the trader ship. Maintain Vox silence."

gonna be busy today

>>45723089
>takes it and tries to pull jackson down, toward her. With little to no success

>>45723109
Guidance* Derped there

>>45723036
Hold on, we will try to get to higher ground. Though the valk might alert the targets, might need to extract from here on foot. Also some unsavory locals are giving us the stink eye, we might be in ganger turf.

>Mickey climb that building and try to find a landmark.
>Why me?
>I've got a hangover, Tanya's on the rag and Steve is an idiot. So either get up or i'll kick you up.

>>45723121
>leans in close to her

>>45723148
Let's stop... just stop. Stop t'is inquisition t'ing. We'll settle somew'ere. On a stupid planet, I don't care which one... I don't care if I get my stuff back, Verasii can keep all of it...

>>45723176
I... can't.. If I leave I get a target painted on me back and so does everyone I've worked with, including you. I can't let that happen.

>>45723111
muahaha, that means Verasii won't be around to ask Nyzart why he's doing shit!

>>45723221
T'en... t'en I don't know.
Kiss me, won't you? And... I will tell you everyt'ing, i promise, only... not now...
>slowly, anna starts passing out again

>>45723111
>Alice sends no reply, as requested.
>Instead she puts the men on high alert.

>>45723109
U-uh....well damn, I uh....I'll be happy to do that, might want to keep it a -little- quiet though. Not entirely certain that your...uh....bosses would approve of the development."

>a while passes before eventually.
Welp, found the cargo, lets go do some business shall we?
>gestures towards the door.

>>45723225
this means Greely won't be around to stop me from preforming a total government overthrow... I mean flowers, giving out flowers to all the children

>>45723126
"Confirmed, SAR is on standby, make the call."

>>45723273
>Sighs.
One last thing before we go.
>Gives her a kiss.
That might give us some luck...
>Disguises herself once more whilst walking towards the door.
>It still hurts like hell.

>goes look for tomes on Slaaneshi daemons
I´ll be back after a while

>>45723288
Send 'em in.

that's it, good Wada.
>the Ork claps his hulking hand power klaw together as the Broodlord rolls onto his back.
you'z a rite smart one.

>Ron Laroque is in trouble. There's ten bodies lying in various states of dismemberment strewn about, and to the Arbites across the room, it looks like Ron did it. Knowing this, Ron tries to explain his situation.
Great story, officers, see, I'm an acolyte in training, and-
>the Arbites open fire. Ron dives out the closest window. When he lands, on some very conveniently placed refuse, something falls out of his pocket. Upon picking it up and looking at it, he slaps himself on the forehead. It's the Inquisitorial Rosette he was given specifically in case something like this happened.

>>45723263
>kisses her then holds her till she passes out again.
I'll make sure you get better, and I promise a better life.
>stands up
I just don't know when
>sighs and leaves the room.

take 3

>>45723398
Ron's training is always funny to watch.

>>45723287
Good sir, I doth hope that you are Nyzart and refer to the one planet near that Necron Station we blew up. If you are not, things will not unfold the way ye wish.

>>45723306
Thanks, i-it uh....it'll certainly help, I hope.
>grabs a slate with the booze list.
>Also grabs the Dataslate that Tray handed her and scrolls to his frequency.
"Captain Tray, Lord-Captain Wellesley, Vandarr appears to be the supplier of the 'hardest drugs and the finest women', how copy?"


>>45723398
Wow, Ron really doesn't fuck about doesn't he? Best Acolyte.

>>45723345
"Confirmed, Valkyries dispatched."
>A pair of Valkyries take off and bolt towards Rex's position.
>As they near the location they open the doors and ready the door guns.

>Oh no, oh no!
Thomas was fumbling in the hideout's motorpool as he performs a the daily machine spirit blessing ritual.
>Ive lost it, i've lost it, where is the holy oils?
Mumbled Thomas, as he hysterically flings around the clutter scattered on the floor.

>>45723539
>Ron looks up from his trash-pile, and wonders what in the Warp is going on.

>giving in to temptation the vile AI tries a last ditch attempt at getting bread.
>flicking switches and reworking wires he at last creates a device that will allow him to jump through the warp.
>>45723544
>stepping out of the warp the techpirest screams in confusion.
TOAST?

>>45723539
>Sir, that does not look a warm welcome.
On contrary Private things had just became pretty warm. You know the drill.

TAKE COVER!!! Back in the building! GO! GO!

>>45723463
I copy. Do you have any irreffutable proof to be given to the court or are you planning on leaving the judgement to the inquisitors that required your services?

>meanwhile, on Othellan
>Harris hive is in a state of open revolt
>the mechanicus is the only force holding the line between the rebels and the capital spire

>>45723415
>talking to himself as he gets in a cargo hauler bound for the planet
Seems to be damage to the inter neurons only the ones that go to the brain. ughh, this is going to be harder than I thought

>>45723463
>taps his comm-bead
Alice, I'm heading down. I'll meet you in Vandarr's manor.
if you need someone to blow their cover Jackson can if you'd like

>>45723620
>both of them hover over the general area, looking for any potential gangers.
"Valkyries are on station, give us an LZ."

Might have been my bad, Valks were going to combat readiness because Rex said his area might be unfriendly. I may have gave the impression they were hunting him.

>>45723616
>AHHH!
>Startled, Thomas fell down as he slipped on the several incantation scrolls layed down on the floor.
He tried too quickly albeit clumsily to regain his posture.
>Whoever you are stay back! Or by the Omnisiah i shall hit you with my powerwrench.
Says Thomas, as he holds out the wrench in front of him with two hands, trying his best to look threatening.

>>45723627
"There are a couple of places we've been recommended to shop at but nothing to bother the House themselves with, we'll keep looking."

>>45723651
"Confirmed, you taking the ground route or do you want a third Valk to drop you just short of the Manor?"
Tbh I'm aiming to have the cover intact 'till the time comes to slide the knife into Vandarr.

>>45723674
>the techpriest extends a metal hand in greeting.
I am Toastie, I am also a techpriest aboard this vessel.
>the techpriest clutches a small toaster to his person with his other hand.
may I enquire as to where I can aquire some sliced bread?

>>45723666
>Sir, SIR!
Yes what is it Tanya! Can't you see the rest of us are trying not to die?
>I see that but the Valk.
Yes i know that why do think im crouching behind this garden planter.
>Sir they are friendly, look they are simply in overwatch.
*Stands upright* eh ahh... I knew that! I was just testing your combat readiness for the operational report. Signal them to come down.

>>45723717
"Confirmed. Coming in for a landing."
>One Valkyrie lands and lowers it's ramp while the second remains in overwatch, in case any of the locals get uppity.

>>45723706
I'm already on a freight loader on the way down. I'll contact you if need be.
>starts putting on his disguise.

>>45723715
Thomas looks dazed and confused, unsure what to do. He lowers his beloved power wrench and awkwardly extended his hand.
>What is sliced bread, my uhhh fellow Techpriest?
Asked the nervous Enginseer.

>>45723755
>clasping the hand he shakes it limply.

it is what the fleshies eat to set them up for the day my friend.
>the techpriest leaves, walking in a limp and almost corpse like manner, the keen eeared can hear toast related muttering.

>>45723750
>Embarassed, the crewteps into the Valk.
Central do we have any other leads on the target, or are we dusting off and calling it a day?

>deciding the Valkyries that flew overhead were nothing to be concerned about, Ron gets up and begins to walk down the alley he is in. It seems he forgot the Arbites are looking for him. Turning the next corner, he finds himself staring at a roadblock, with Arbites lined up waiting for him.
>Ron promptly turns around, walks calmly back into the alley. He takes out a flask, downs it's contents in one go, the runs at full speed in the opposite direction.

>>45723796
Bewildered by the encounter. Thomas looked straight the walking Techpriest with a tech-brow raised.
>I am really confused.
Thomas says with a whimpering tune.

>>45723798
"We've got a few possible locations for Cultist activity if you want to be landed there, or you can head back. Your call."
>The landed Valk lifts off and the pair start one final sweep of the area.

>>45723824
Do you want the Valks to notice Ron and maybe bring him back to the fold or is he still in training time atm?

>>45723846
>walking through the ship the Techpriest eventually encounters the ships canteen.
>for 15 mins he screams toast related nonsense at the staff.
>leaving the canteen with 18loafs of sliced bread he sets up in an empty officers room.
soon this whole ship will have toast.

>>45723824
Do you want the arbites to give chase?

>>45723706
Understood, if you need transportation around the planet or just fire support, contact me.

>>45723866
>>45723886
Yes to both. Bring him in.

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>45723824
>>45723909
As you wish.
>They begin searching the place in hopes of finding the suspect

>>45723883
Take us to the place were trouble might be most likely to erupt. Also could you give us some gear just in case?

>>45723636
>the tech-priests' lines are about to break
>the rebels have almost won
>suddenly, in a flash of green light, a metallic skeletal figure appears
Drive them back, priests of the omnissiah! The machine god will allow us victory!
>green beams of energy vaporize several rebels and the rest flee

>>45723929
>They're mostly just messing around, outside in the main streets, turning their heads to the alleways from time to time.

So, I saw Captain Vandarr with three girls last night in the cantina, asshole always gets what he wants doesn't he?
>"As long as he gets our promised pay rise I don't really care. Any luck finding the suspect?"
Nope, nothing here. Sad really, I wanted to test this shotgun.

>>45723909
>>45723947
>>45723929

>The higher Valkyrie of the pair spots Ron and both descent to get a closer look at the potential hostile.
>As they do a flyby, Ron -might- be able to spot a familiar face or two through the open doors.
"Looks like the Arbites are pissed about....something, we're coming around for a second pass.
There's some Carapace in the back, take what you need."

>>45723947
Crap meant for this >>45723866

>>45723947
I think you're asking the wrong guy there mate
butter!
>the techpriest quickly scuttles off to aquire butter.

>>45723973
>>45723979
>flattened against a wall, several feet away from the Arbites. Ron whispers...
So stealthy.

>>45723752
"Confirmed, see you there."

>>45723902
"I might need to take you up on the offer soon, depending on how things go."
>'Eli' and Guards board the Valk and head towards House Vandarr when LIX climbs on board.

>>45723991
>They walk by your side, not noticing you.

By the way have you ever seen him out of a cantina when there's not an emergency?
>"Only to get to another Cantina, I think he gets our pay rise from those."

>>45723979
Alright, grab the armor and the big guns.

Kit-up, we're done with sniffing and we're going for the ho-ah.

>There ain't no ho-ah yet sir.

Well we're waiting for it. And your carrying the gear.

>>45724030
>Boards the Valk and sits next to "Eli".
Do you think the Vandarrs suspect anything?

>>45724030
My men will be ready.

>>45724058
>incredibly drunk from downing an entire flask of... something, Ron attacks. At least, he would, if he didn't fall flat on his face in front of the Arbites.
Take- ow.

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Years ago I heard that penal legions had Suicide bombers? Does anyone know if this is true?

finally.
>after working at inhumane speeds the techpriesst finishes hi strange work.
at last I can tast it as well.
>picking up a single piece of the heated bread he moves to devour it at long last.
finally.
>the toast bumps against the priests grill he had replace his mouth.
no
>he whispers.
that's not fair, that's not fair at all.

>>45723987
>Now what is he up to?
Thomas curiously follows the erratic techpriest around. Wondering as to why he looking for the dairy based lubricants that he always takes from the mess hall.

>>45723752
>Jackson is completely unrecognizable
I really outdid myself this time. Now to wait for Alice
>As he exits the cargo hauler he turn to the tied up captive inside and speaks in the mans voice
Sorry, chap. But it's nothing personal, just my job.
>executes the captive and walks off.

>>45724094
>The arbites look at each other.
>They aim their guns, a bolter and a shotgun.
Freeze! You're under arrest!
>The other one kneels down so you can hear him whipser.

>"Go ahead, run, make my day. I want to test my aim."

>>45724095
most penal troops have explosive collars but it's nothing big.

>>45724122
>looking up, squinting, Ron decides to act cool
I have one-liners too, you fucks. But my head hurts, so I'll just-
>Ron falls unconcious

>>45724094
>>45724122

>Both Valkyries come into a low hover behind the Arbites.
>The Empty one comes into a landing with a door facing them as the spare gunner drops out, carrying a case.
"Alright lads, lets see what this guy is about, eh?"

>>45724095
It's entirely possible, many Penal lads stick bomb collars on their guys, it's not that much of a stretch that some of them simply have bigger bombs. But if you're asking if it's been said in canon then I can't remember for certain.

>>45724158
>They look at each other again.
Uhm... do I shoot him or do I bring him in?
>"He smells of alcohol, can't put up a fight and for some reason I feel prompted to feel outmost disgust to him, he'd just be a waste of ammo."

>>45724073
>>45724113
They might suspect that the Inquisition will be coming after the little stunt we had to clean up, but this fast?....Not sure honestly.
>'Eli's' Valk soon comes into a landing on one of Vandarr's 'public' Pads.

>>45724184
>They both turn to face the valk, aiming their guns, unsure as how to proceed.

>the priest frantically mushes the toast again't his grating,
I will taste you! 10s of thousands of years I have waited, for all those years I HAVE SURVIVED!
>the figure drops with a clunk surounded by piles of heated bread goods.
I waited for you...

>>45724217
>Pops out of the door
Sorry for the trouble my good law-enforcers. But may be take our friend back with us. You need not waste ammo on him, he is just a lowlife drunk.

>>45724215
>Outside awaits a welcoming committee.
>About 20 House Guards wearing their dark-purple caparace armor with the house's heraldica (a snake bitting an apple) and two diplomats, accompained by another figure in house guard armor, but clearly a higher rank.

Lady Elizabeth Wellesley I pressume?

>>45724217
>>45724258
>The extra gunner stops a healthy distance from the pair of Arbites and opens the case, which appears to contain a decent amount of thrones.
"Sorry lads, our Shipmate here got a bit tipsy it seems, eh? 'ow's about you save us all the trouble, take this 'ere 'Outstanding Service Bonus' and pretend you never saw 'im do.....whatever it is he's gon' and done. Deal?"

>>45724258
He insulted a sergeant and tried to attack us, of course you're not taking him anywhere, if anything we're taking you with him!

>>45724292
>They look at each other again.
S-sure, thank you for your donation to the Arbites service, he's yours for the taking.
>They take the case and leave.

>>45724274
Indeed, it's a pleasure. My sister Elina here and I were hoping to visit everyone during our stop off here.
>bows respectfully.

>>45724324
>opens one eye, completely aware of the situation
Dickless.

>>45724300
We have a valkyrie with heavy bolter pointed at you. I don't usually break the law but....

>walks towards Ron with arms raised
Now just give me a minute and i shall clear things up.

>>45724324
"Thank fook fer that lads, dinnae want to be responsible fer lighting the place up when we're trying not to piss the locals off."

>>45724338
>>45724348
"Lieutenant, stop trying to rustle a peaceful situation and get this poor bugger onboard, eh?"

>>45724337
>Also bows,
Alexander Vandarr, at your service.
>There's no mention of him in any piece of info, clearly a bastard uplifted in a position of power among the house's personal guard.
We are glad you finally decided to pay us a visit, I'm afraid lady Vandarr won't be able to see you today, but lord Vandarr will take care of bussiness once we arrive to the mannor. Until then me and my men will be your assigned guard.

>>45724370
>>45724338

Alright, alright. Just, come here you drunk bastard.

>Drags Ron by the leg towards the Valkyrie

>>45724410
>while being dragged away, Ron looks up and smiles at the Arbites, then makes an obscene gesture

>oily tears hit the floor.
so is this the price of eternal life?
>grating sighs.
I last tempus imamoria... I toast therfore I am...

>>45724404
Very good....Captain?
We're ready to head in when you are.

>>45724436
Easy on the fingers there bud, those buckshots can still blow it off.

>>45724458
Happened again. >>45724430

>>45724455
Nobody calls me that since Lord Vandarr became the captain of the adeptus arbites, Alexander will do just fine, mylady.

this way.

>He signals the group to follow.

>>45724436
Why does he need butter lubrication? I guess he is clunky.
>Thomas peeking aside a wall, while clutching several breads the has been strewn on the ship.
>I wonder what these are for? It might make a good shock-absorber.
Muttered the techpriest as he looks at he delectable baked lump of gluten.

>>45724511
>Alice follows as instructed, taking time to observe the place as she walks.
>including their Escorts uniforms.

>>45724458
>smirks
Blow. Ha.
>stands up, dusts himself off, and looks at Johan with a sober, serious expression
So, what's the deal here? When'd you guys show up, anyways?

>>45724511
Brother. I ask that you let me show these fine ladies around for it seems you are needed down below.

>>45724538
>noticing the other techpriest he moves awkwardly towards him.
can you still masticate!?

>>45724547
>They seem fairly normal, but there might be a clue or two to the vigillant eye that might give anything away...
Make a roll to see if you notice anything fishy.

>>45724548
Well we were following Greely earlier, but we split up cause we needed to "investigate" the nearby bar. Then we got lost in ganger territory, then we found you.

>>45724580
Needed by who exactly? If Valeria's dog got stuck inside the toilet again I'm letting it drown, I told her not to wash it there 20 times already.

Rolled 1 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>45724599
+5 because she knows stuff is suspicious?
If not subtract it.

>>45724640
>looks confused
What? Greely's here too? What the Warp is going on on this planet?

>>45724663
>They seem fairly normal and loyal citizens of the Imperium of man, well as much as loyal one can be in this planet.

>>45724585
I.... do no not know, this face-plate has been attached to my face for so long i do not know if i still have mandibles.
>Says Thomas while trying to reminisce about his face.

>>45724657
Oh poo. It's like you don't like anyone anymore.
>leans in
Father might need us later.

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>45724663
That was so bad I'm giving LIX a roll to help you, but without the +5

>>45724710
You dum goof'd there man, all the bastards come from Lady Vandarr's affairs after her husband's death. There's no father in this family.

>>45724742
And I dum goof'd at this house's name now...

>>45724663
>>45724714
Y tho, apparently the Vandarr's have Slaanesh guarding them personally or something.

>>45724742
Ohhh. Lord Vandarr isn't the father.

>>45724784
Captain Vandarr is the -legit- successor, if anything they're all brothers and sisters...

Who are you anyways?

>lives

>>45724706
>cursing loudly the Toater rumbles beneath the cloak.
I must find a test subject, a conduit, through them I may taste.
>>45724829
you! eat this toast! eat it now!
>points at the Ratling

>>45724797
Take a guess. I'm no one new.

>>45724850
....its not poisoned is it?

>>45724877
My bet is on Jackson, you're not unwelcome to try and pose as a bastard, but you just bloody gave away your disguise there.

>>45724888
no! now eat the fucking toast I've waited endless lifetimes for this!
>shoves a plate in the Ratlings hands.