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Thread: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
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2010-04-08, 08:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"I'll scout. Euphrati comments, as he makes his away arcoss the room with stealth, activating his stummer.
Concealment +10(talented) +20(camoline) (1d100)[70]
Silent Move +20: (1d100)[18]
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2010-04-09, 02:42 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The Tunnel
Euphrati makes his way down into the tunnel; if becoming invisible isn't possible, then at least he can make himself of no visual consequence to any spies. Regrettably, though, there's absolutely no cover in the tunnel, save for a low centre wall, and so his efforts to hide himself come to naught. His efforts to make no noise, however, are slightly more successful. Between the stummer and his own natural sneakiness, he begins to make his way down the tunnel. Over the muffled sound of the stummer, though, filtered of wind-noise, he hears something echoing down the shaft. A roar, maybe?
The Speeder
In the Land Speeder, now hovering above the warehouse, Archilius' attempts to use the Sentinel Array suggest no vital signs within 500m.
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2010-04-09, 02:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"We will continue thisSs diSscussSion another time... perhapsSs when you have remembered a bit more?" He hisses as the auspex finishes scanning, leaving his previous sentence half complete.
"I detect nothing in a perimeter of 500 metersSs..." He continues before looking down at the group by the door.
"Let usSs rejoin the othersSs... before they have all the fun...." He says as he retracts his cables into the folds of his robe then waits for the guardsman to land the speeder.
"We musSst find time to chat again... It waSs moSst... IntresSsting..." The Tech-priest snickers, exiting the speeder and shuffling his hunched-over frame towards the doors of the warehouse, dragging his robes behind him.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-09 at 02:52 AM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
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Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-09, 06:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2006
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- San Francisco
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
Euphrati heads closer to the shaft, and strains his ear to gain a better idea what the sound might be.
Awareness (1d100)[69]
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2010-04-09, 11:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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- Miamisburg, Ohio
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
After putting the speeder down near the door, Victus followed the techpriest into the building, muttering "I think I hate tunnels...maybe."
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2010-04-10, 04:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The rumble echoes up and down the tunnel, confusing Euphrati - it's difficult to tell where the sound's coming from, even with the aid of the two new arrivals, but, whatever it is, it's getting louder.
Then, it rounds the corner. A light tank - all angles, planed-off faces, and red armour, polished until even the metal underneath gleams - rounds the corner, moving at breakneck speed, but screeching to a halt as its commander sees you in the tunnel. It comes to rest some thirty meters from you, and from its armoured command turret, an autocannon is trained on you. Slowly, cautiously, a figure rises from top hatch, holding a pistol that looks comical compared to the weapon next to it.
Y o u !___Y o u___t h r e e !___ D r o p___y o u r___w e a p o n s___a n d___h a n d s___w h e r e___w e___c a n___s e e___t h e m !
The voice is hollow, metallic - obviously from a vocaliser unit, but, even beyond that, somehow distant and distracted.
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2010-04-10, 07:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Feb 2009
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- CT, USA
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
Grim turns, nodding to the arriving party members. Thinking out loud as he turns back to the cleric and the man-hole,
"Should we have really sent Eyes down there alone?"
He checks the clip, safety, and sight of his autogun.
"Not that I mind the occasional respite from having to fraternize with mutants. But I sure hope he can holler really loud or run really fast if he finds something unfriendly."
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2010-04-10, 01:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Apr 2008
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The Cleric smirks at Grim, and replies politely: "While his presence is not enjoyable, he's been sanctified by the Inquisition. I have no room to complain, or judge. And besides... I'm not in the mood to let some mutant steal all the glory." With a grin, the Cleric holsters his knives and drops down into the tunnel.
Anemoia: Nostalgia for a time you've never known.
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2010-04-10, 03:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"Going sSssomewhere?" Archilius' voice creeps up from behind the Cleric and the guard as he slips into the warehouse.
Sticking to the shadows, he quickly shuffles forward around them, his bright yellow eyes darting from side to side scanning the room- but not quite looking for anything.
"Ahhh- Into the depthsSs, I sSsee..." He snickers as he looks down the hole.
"I wonder... what lieSs in wait... Exciting, no?" He muses, tilting his head at an unnatural angle. Then, without much warning, he slithers down the stairs behind the Cleric.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-10 at 03:13 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-11, 10:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2006
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- San Francisco
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"Theres a tank inside here...warn the others....I'll try to get out somehow... He mumurs in his mirco-bead as he puts his hands up.
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2010-04-12, 12:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The Tech-priest moves at an astonishing speed- almost unnatural for his hunched over yet bulky form: a black spot sliding across the tunnel and headed straight towards the end of it...
Spoiler[OOC: Full run action towards the mutant and the Tank- Don't worry guys, Archilius will do the talking :P]Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-12 at 12:58 AM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-12, 12:55 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Feb 2009
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- CT, USA
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
Grim takes a moment before tapping his microbead:
"Well, the father and the techie are heading down now. I'll get the others moving."
Grim sighs, looking at the Psyker and Guardsman.
"Well. There's trouble. Would you believe there's a grugging tank down there? Though I think it's something if our mutant friend had time to summon us, and I've yet to hear a gunshot."
Grim checks his equipment to ensure he still has his krak grenades.
"Out of the sky and into the earth boys!" as he hops into the manhole
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2010-04-12, 01:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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- Miamisburg, Ohio
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"Do I look like a boy to you?" asked Victus as he followed the younger man.
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2010-04-13, 03:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The tech-priest slows, halts, confused by the sudden profusion of armed intruders in the halls. His mouth opens and closes wordlessly, as he tracks across them with his hellpistol. Another, more cogent adept emerges from the main body of the Salamander, sweeping the autocannon's muzzle back and forth across you.
Stop! All of you! Hands where I can see them! Get down on the ground and drop your weapons.
As he gets a better look at you, though, he's a little confused.
W-what did you do with the others?
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2010-04-13, 05:33 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Feb 2009
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- CT, USA
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
Grim stows his autogun, and leaves his hands open as a gesture of peace.
"How bout you settle down and we'll work this out. Something gone awry and we're here to get to the bottom of it. I'm Arbitrator Grim, and these are my compatriots. We're here investigating the goings on here."
SpoilerCharm +10; -10 Fatigue. Target: 35
(1d100)[64]
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2010-04-13, 05:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The techpriest thumbs off the safety catch on his pistol, but lets the turreted autocannon drop. A cautious gesture.
Pretty likely story. I know exactly why you're here, and no amount of warp-spawned trickery can turn aside our purpose. You sure surrender easy, though.
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2010-04-13, 05:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The Tech-priest appears from behind the guard, poking his head over the man's shoulder.
"Ahh brother... I am sSso pleasSsed to sSsee a trusSst worthy face..." he says, as he pushes the guardsman aside to move closer to the tank.
"I wasSs certain the planet was abandoned..." He continues as he advances. Several cables trail behind him several, then from the folds of his robes, he extends one of them towards the tank. At the tip of its claw, a token of the mechanicus is clenched rather firmly.
"PerhapsSs now... we can exchange... ansSswerSsss..." He trails off, waiting for the man's response, his eyes glowing softly in the darkness of his hood.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-13 at 06:53 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-13, 06:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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- shreddin totes gnar waves
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The techpriest recoils with visible distaste as Archilius touches the tank, then leans down on the guard rail, bolt pistol at his side.
Listen pal, I don't know what you think you mean by 'trustworthy face'. Haven't we made it abundantly clear that we'll kill every one of you warp-worshipping bastards? Did they even tell you poor guys what you were fighting for?
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2010-04-13, 06:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2006
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- San Francisco
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"No sir, no one has told us anything in matter of the fact...mind informing us?
Charm +10 (1d100)[51]
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2010-04-13, 07:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"I sSsee, HereticsSs abound then? MosSst IntresSsting..." He whispers to himself, though loud enough that most can hear him- yet he seems not to realize this, or simply does not care.
"We have been sSsent to recover... a woman..." He says, pulling back his extended cable, seemingly oblivious to both the man's pistol and the tank's weaponry.
"But it sSseems the sSsituation here... has devolved..." He continues as the man leans down on the railing.
"Warp-worshipersSs you say? Enlighten me... for we have only JusSst... arrived..." He asks him, his voice trailing with a rather unnatural, mechanical chuckle. Hunchbacked, his entire frame shakes as he does so.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-13 at 07:02 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-13, 07:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Feb 2009
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- CT, USA
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"I could easily see how one might think that I would be of the Ruinous Powers, as I travel with a member of Ecclesiarchy and the Mechanicus." Grim remarks, a look of annoyance passing through his face as he gestures to the Cleric and the Techie.
"More to the point, were I the enemy who, as it seems, has you on the ropes, would I truly be surrendering right now."
Grim crosses his arms and puts forth the best air of authority he can muster.
"We are here on behalf of the Imperial Inquisition to investigate the sudden break in communications with the Opiuchi System. Will you assist us in this endeavor or will you continue to waste time here as the heretical presence spreads?"
Spoiler*crosses fingers* Charm+10: Target: 35
(1d100)[95]
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2010-04-13, 07:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
The techpriest goes slack-jawed for a second, hearing the new arrivals speak up, as if listening to a voice from much further from their. His face then 'reanimates', as if the puppeteer of his brain has taken back up the strings.
You mean ... you mean you haven't got a clue? Hah, well ain't that grand. Listen, I still don't trust you - well within my rights to kill you all, appearing in a tunnel like this all of a sudden, right after we had a ... um, incident. Walk along - in front of the vehicle - and I'll briefly explain. But not that one. Inquisition, like I'll be falling for that one again. Chyips, take him back to the warehouse upstairs now. You, tech-priest, you too. Don't think I can't smell warp-taint a mile off. The others, we'll see. You seem clean.
Assuming you comply, he holsters his pistol, and begins speaking in a hushed voice, eased somewhat by Euphrati's honest manner.
SpoilerAwareness check, btw. +0 difficulty.
Cultists. Tzeentch. Seeded among the nobility enjoying their 'vacations' here. Been working against us all this time, just waiting for a chance to strike against us. They're doing something to the star, cutting off communications. Terror attacks against us and the civilian population ever since then. We've been tracking a cell of them after a hit tonight - driven them to ground in a warehouse just ahead.
Grim and Archilius, all-star negotiators and smooth talkers
Chyips, a skitarii in full combat fatigues, bulging with an internal machinator array, and a visor that covers his entire face, gestures for you to hand over your guns to him, and escorts you, very considerately, back up into the warehouse upstairs. It takes him some time to climb the ladder - the Salamander and the others are long gone. Once up there, he takes a very long, very hard look at the Relictor-iconography skimmer, and then a look back at Grim and the priest. Things are going, well, badly.
Sssdown.
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2010-04-13, 07:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Apr 2008
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"Hmph..." the Cleric huffs, crossing his arms in annoyance. "What a waste of time. If we know where the Enemy is, why not stop this needless discussion and get to purging the Unclean? I have a duty to the Emperor to fullful, and I hate being delayed in performing it..." he growls, fingers twitching. "Not to mention we have a mission to see to. Leave it to the Cogboy to piss off the locals..." he grumbles to himself.
Spoiler
Awareness +10: (1d100)[45] vs Per 30
Fellowship: (d%)[22] vs 25, in case my obvious loyalty to the Emperor catches his attention
Dang. THE CLERIC may not be perceptive, but he sure can make an impression...
Last edited by Lycan 01; 2010-04-13 at 07:59 PM.
Anemoia: Nostalgia for a time you've never known.
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2010-04-13, 08:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"sSshall you do the talking, misSster Grim, or sShall I?" The tech-priest sneakers as he turns his hood to face the guardsman.
"PerhapsSs were pasSst talking... altogether..."Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-13 at 08:16 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-13, 08:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Feb 2009
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- CT, USA
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"I just assumed this is the normal way Techies greet each other. If this is how our "allies" greet us, the cultists may well offer us recaf when we meet."
Grim looks at Chyips, appraising the skitarii currently watching himself and Archilius.
SpoilerScrutiny+10; Target: 33
(1d100)[99]
Grim leans against a wall, and addresses the skitarii
"I don't suppose you believed us eh? Just doin' your job right?"
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2010-04-13, 09:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"MosSst UnpleasSsent, I wasSs looking forward... to finding out... what hasSs happened here..." The Tech-priest hisses rather loudly.
"SsSoldier, I am sSstill a Tech-prieSsSt... and thisSs... is rather PresSsumptiousSs of your masSster..." He says, shuffling forward towards him. His voice begins to crackle and change- and by the end of the sentence, Grim cannot make out a word as it sounds like a series of beeps, clicks, and other sounds one would associate with a modem for example.
"EsSscort Uss back to the TunnelsSs- By order of a MechanicusSs Tech-prieSst" Hexx hisses in the Tech-priest's secret tongue.
Spoiler[OOC: Much like it says, Using Tech-priest secret Tongue to get my message across. Incase a roll is needed, here it is: (1d100)[20] Vs 40 (Secret tongue, Tech Priest)- Woohoo!]Last edited by Saldre; 2010-04-13 at 09:12 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-04-15, 07:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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- shreddin totes gnar waves
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
In the Tunnel
The techpriest warms, at least slightly, to Euphrati THE CLERIC's conciliatory words. Oddly enough, the overt display of faith seems to reassure, rather than disturb, the tech-adept.
True, we should make all due haste to the site where we've pinned them down.
If you're willing to help, as you say, 'purge the unclean', then I'm all for it, so long as you don't get in the way. We're looking at approximately twelve individuals - we know they're kitted out with ... some basic military equipment - hellguns, possibly - and suspect that at least one of them is a psyker, sorcerer, or adept of similar capabilities. Beyond that - we haven't got a clue - Chaos.
You trot along in front of the tank, until you come to a block in the tunnel - a great gate has come down across the tunnel. A wide warehouse door is partly open, folded in like concertina - at its base lie two bodies, both skitarii, their bodies buckled by psychic force - and even their organic parts appear to have been 'corroded' away.
Ah. Well. They couldn't go anywhere from here - it's the end of the line. Fan out, and see if you can find them, while we try to open the door and get the tank in.
Behind the door, a huge undergrount storage lot, packed with shipping containers freshly unloaded from Paragon's spaceport.
Topside
The skitarii guard's robotic - yes - search relieves you of any holstered or back carried weapons, but he fails to take note of any more subtle weapons.
He stares blankly at the words of the two prisoners.
I don't. B'leeve. I meerly do. And Priest of the Machine Archilius Hexx, we are ware of you. Your status renders you unfit for command of us, of the true machines.
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2010-04-15, 07:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2006
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
"What pattern Lemen Russ is this tank? Or is it built on a Chimera Chassis?
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2010-04-15, 07:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Sep 2009
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
Salamander pattern scout vehicle - built on a refitted Chimera chassis. Perhaps not the most heavily armoured tank, nor the most heavily gunned, but easily enough to catch up with heretic scum and kill them. We have made a few ... modifications, to improve it in this role.
He pats the autocannon fondly. He's right - it has a strange barrel-shroud, blackened and curving.
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2010-04-15, 07:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jun 2008
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- Lost Carcossa
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Re: 'R.S. Ophiuchi A/B' - IC
If one could see underneath Archilius's hood, one would be unnerved by the unnatural contortion of his features as he raises his brow in surprise.
Moments after, he explodes with a cold mechanical laugh- made more disturbing by the reverberation of his voice. He slides on the floor
He then stops sharply and glares at the skitarii.
"True machine... it saysSs..." He hisses...
"Let usSs sSsee... how much of a machine... it really isSs....""Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika