I'll roll for a Deceive test in case it's necessary to mislead the doorman and allow us entry and also - if relevant - for a Common Lore (Underworld), to enhance my interaction with the doorman (and get a +10 bonus on my Deceive test). I put this in a spoiler for your eyes only, since Deceive is a skill granted by my secret alt. rank and I do not wish to disclose evidence on it.
Common Lore (Underworld)(1d100)[23] vs 40
Deceive(1d100)[100] vs 40 or 50 (depending on whether the above succeeds or not.
Fate Point re-roll, in case it's needed. (1d100)[15]
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My other avatars.
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Ordo Xenos Inquisitor, courtesy of Araveugnitsuga.
Warden of Divisio Immoralis, courtesy of The_Architect.
WotS group by LCP
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Originally Posted by Daisuke1133
Calimos, I wish I had even half your talent for verbosity.
He's asking for 20 as a bride to let you all in. You can pay it or try to haggle him down.
I'll follow that course of action and pay him, but I'd like LCP's confirmation first, since he had originally suggested a slightly different way of solving this (involving a measure of covert intimidation etc if I understood it correctly).
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Calimos, I wish I had even half your talent for verbosity.
Alrighty, we have a replacement for Fenria. Just need to move you guys through this scene to make the switch. Fenria will be recalled when part of or the full cell moves to the Tricorn to utilize their 'Credit' for the two analyses.
Alright, you're all inside the Red Circus. What actions would you like to take to further this investigation?
In addition to roughly three fourths of the circular seating dedicated to the masses, that last fourth is dedicated to private balconies overlooking the cage. Only the wealthy/powerful would be in those.
According to LCP's suggestion, which way would you prefer to split the group, in order to cover more ground, quickly and more efficiently inside the Red Circus? Marcus could go either way, assisting Shryke in the investigation on the beasts themselves, in an effort to see if they match the tracks and pict-feed from the crime scene or talk to to the proprietors of this place.
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Calimos, I wish I had even half your talent for verbosity.
Guard Uniform
1 week rations
Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer
Lascutter
Microbead
Gas Mask
Field-Backpack
Dogtags
Compass
Infantry Lamp-pack
Mess kit
Gear webbing
Toolkit
Weapon Maintenance kit
Bomb making kit
18 emergency ration-bricks
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Nikolaos Augustin, Munitorum Quastor - a low-ranking adept in service to the logistics wing of the Imperial guard. Provides 10% discount on explosive materials, and reduces availability by 2 degrees.
Trained Skills:
Awareness (Per)
Common Lore (Imperial Creed)(Int)
Common Lore (Imperial Guard)(Int)
Common Lore (Ecclesiarchy)(Basic - Int)
Demolition +10 (Int)
Dodge (Ag)
Drive (Ground Vehicle)(Ag)
Forbidden Lore (Heresy)(Basic - Int)
Interrogation (WP)
Intimidate +10 (S)
Literacy (Basic - Int)
Navigation (Surface) +10 (Int)
Pilot (Military) +20 (Ag)
Secret Tongue (Acolyte)(Int)
Speak Language (Low Gothic)(Int)
Talents:
Melee Weapon Training (Primitive, Chain)
Pistol Training (Las)
Basic Weapon Training (Las, SP, Launcher, Flame)
Blessed Flame - flame weapons count as sanctified
Cleanse and Purify - enemies take -20 to avoid being hit by flame attacks
Crushing Blow - Add 2 damage to melee
Hatred (Heretics, Daemons)
Quick Draw - ready as free action
Rapid Reload - half time to reload
Resistance (Psychic Powers, Fear)
Swift Attack - attack twice
Takedown - can strike to stun
True Grit - half crit damage, round up
Unshakeable Faith - Re-roll failed test to resist fear
Traits: Fear the Unhallowed: -10 on Forbidden Lore tests The Power of Hate: gain a talent Supplicant: WP test to avoid reacting violently when faced with direct challenges to Imperial Faith.
384.987.M41: Kerberos expressed desire to sign on with an Imperial Guard unit to Recruiting Officer stationed in Veneris starport. Veneris does not currently maintain any Imperial Guard units of its own.
456.987.M41: Kerberos inducted to 43rd Scintillan Dragoons.
762.987.M41: 43rd Scintillan deployed alongside 85th Brontian Longknives during conflict on 47 Kapella. Kerberos promoted to Private 1st Class.
598.990.M41: 43rd Scintillan sustains heavy losses in an ambush on a troop convoy. Kerberos reported to have picked up a grenade launcher and driven off the forces attacking his Chimera. Kerberos awarded a commendation for his actions.
622.990.M41: 43rd Scintillan Dragoons rotated out of active duty to replenish lost numbers. Kerberos promoted to Specialist.
709.991.M41: Kerberos rotated back into active duty. Regimental Commissar reports extreme zeal, notes admirable desire to come to grips with the enemy. Kerberos reported by squad members as being almost fearless, always the first to break cover and the last to fall back.
435.992.M41: Kerberos leads charge on fortified enemy position, using a flamer to clear trenches along the way. Half of squad lost in the assault, including the squad sergeant. Kerberos breveted up to Sergeant, awarded commendation for capturing key strongpoint.
289.993.M41: 43rd Scintillan rotated out of combat zone, re-routed to Tranch due to rising conflict. Regiment assigned to troop transport designation Vervilix
543.993.M41: Vervilix reported missing after failing to arrive at Tranch on schedule.
558.993.M41: Vervilix discovered on Mara. 90% casualties amongst units on board attributed to [REDACTED].
642.993.M41: 43rd Scintillan Dragoons officially disbanded. Sergeant Kerberos reported to be in 'reasonable mental health' by Interrogators. Given leave to return to duty by Departmento Munitroum Psych Evaluators.
343.994.M41: Removed from active duty by Inquisitorial Edict.
++scratching sounds as recording begins.
++scraping of chair being drawn up to table
Subject 1 (Identified as Sergeant Kerberos): Sir, I'd like to know when I can go back to my unit.
Subject 2 (Identified as Tarvus Dade): Not immediately, sergeant. Do you know why you are here?
PK: Yes.
TD: And why is that?
PK: Begging your pardon, sir, but I'd rather not talk about it.
TD: Why not?
PK: I believe, sir, there are things man was not meant to see. Things abhorrent to the Emperor, unworthy in His sight. What we found on Mara, sir, I believe to be one of those things. It should have been destroyed.
TD: I see. Do you think, given the resources you had at the time, that you could have destroyed it?
++Pause, background noise
PK: No. It was... not the sort of thing you can fight. Traditionally, I mean. The psykers were the first to go, and after that...
TD: Yes, I've read the reports. What they let me see of them, anyways. Ninety percent casualties, Sergeant. But you survived.
PK: Yes sir, I did.
TD: Do you mind telling me how?
PK: The Emperor protects, sir.
++Pause
TD: Very well, sergeant, you may go for now. We will speak again later.
++sound of chair scraping on floor, heavy footsteps
++heavy thud as door slams
++recording cuts off
INQUISITORIAL COMMUNIQUE
Author: [REDACTED]
Classification: CARMINE
Subject: Mara Survivors
Thought for the Day: "Heresy grows from Idleness"
My lord Inquisitor,
It is an unfortunate truth that most of the soldiers who set foot on Mara are beyond saving. Many have gone entirely mad, and I suspect that more still bear the seeds of heresy within them. There are a small number who have remained sane, and useful, hardened against psychic attack by their encounter with [REDACTED]. I will forward you a list of likely candidates for service, once I have completed my interviews.
Forgive my handwaving and break in immersion, but I'd rather not have Destro drift in the wind.
As the cell was entering the sewers, outside the Cathedral, Fenria's micro-bead squawked to life. She was being recalled to her unit ASAP. En route, from the Tricorn, already is Pyrrhus Kerberos - Fenria's replacement.
At various spots within the duct-maze, the beads pick up faint communications from Pyrrhus himself. He had located the Valkyrie and was using it's vox-caster to maximize his range to locate the cell. Getting a vague idea of their heading from the cell, Pyrrhus begins heading down-hive.
As the cell finally exits the duct system, a final communication,now within micro-bead range, guides him in the rest of the way.
Fenria departs with Kerberos' arrival as entry is gained to the Red Circus.
Pyrrhus gains one of the Ward Accessors linked to the Valyrie's landing pad.
Well, that wasn't too bad. Alright, ready, set, go.
Alright, update is up. However, I have no direction from Babbles and Gideon as to what they'd like to do with the notables in the balcony. I know LeSwordfish was out of town though so I'll wait another day. I'm sure it's fine if Aria takes the reigns for now ;)
Perhaps, but I just want to see more of her! I like the character quite a bit, you see. This cell has some very interesting characters. Glad to have them a part of this
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