Atop his ruling throne, the Rogue Trader captain, master of those who live on the Igneus, sits stiffly as he watches the roodscreens before him with a passive face. Worn hands cross in front of his face, creating the impression of a powerful, brooding king. To his left, the bulky Arch-Militant Ripley slides a meaty finger across a data slate that’s constantly updated with the latest tactical information.

A scowl cross his stern face, his thick mustache twisting and contorting into in tandem with his mouth as a new piece of information becomes available. Ripley’s huge arm reaches across Dolemite to hand the tablet to the man to the right of the captain. It is met by a much smaller, infinitely more graceful hand. Perfectly manicured and without flaw, his new hand receives the slate and pulls it up for a closer inspection. This hand belongs to a man who could be aptly described as both metaphorically and literally Captain Deadlift’s right hand man. Always in control, always prepared, he is only known as the Seneschal.

Clad in a business suit, he pulls the slate close to read its contents for approval. Readjusting the thin, modern glasses that rest upon his nose, he almost grimaces as he digests the news. Ever so slightly, his eyes close a fraction in frustration as he leans in to educate his mater of the distasteful information. To anyone else, this almost imperceptible change in the Seneschal’s face would mean nothing. But to Dolemite, who has just spent the last for months in warp transit with the man, it was alarming.

“Lord Captain, we are being hailed by the Imperial Navy battle fleet in orbit around the planet. Also, my network has found something about Invidia. What do you wish to do?”

>What do you do?

>>14384779
'I reach for my Klaive.'

>>14384779
"I want a sandwich."

>>14384854
This.

>>14384804
Slowly, you reach inside your magnificent greatcoat and draw you klaive, a weapon that has served you well since your years in the Inquisition. Stolen from the corps of a foul xenon warrior from some nameless, doomed world, it is one of the few surviving relics of a species long since exterminated. As you toy with the blade, the seneschal peers at you expectantly, waiting for an answer.

>>14384854
Suck it, Seneschal.

Ask him for a sammich, of course.

>>14384854
"Extra spiralhorn"

>>14384895

With a droll face, Dolemite looks up at the Seneschal, turning his attention from his klaive to the ever serious man in black. “Might I have a sandwich first? A nice grox and cheese, with extra spiralhorn one if you would. I know this is whole Navy thing is important, but you can’t have me making decisions on an empty stomach, now can you?”

The Seneschal’s head bobs in acknowledgement of to his captain’s request, and without a further word departs from the bridge to acquire the desired food.

>What does Dolemite do?

>>14384950
Speak to the Navy guys. Get it over with.

Teach him to be a self-aggrandizing fuck.
Since we can't ask about what's her face now, open comms with the Navy.
Keep the klaive out.

>>14384950
There's really only one option, right?
So talk to the Navy. We REALLY don't want to have to fight them. We'd lose.

>>14384983

Leaning backwards into his throne, Lord Captain Deadlift turns his head to the left. There, he spies Ripley standing at attention, waiting for his orders. With a sigh, Dolemite decides to get it over with and commands Ripley to have communications set up a link with the hailing fleet.

Minutes pass, as Dolemite waits for the communications array to connect and provide a link between the flagship of the fleet and the Igneus. Before the trio wait’s a potent piece of technology, a holo-viewer. Capable of providing a three dimensional display with pristine clarity, it is normally used to provide a map of local space so a course might be charted. Now, it serves as a two way vox machine between the two ships. As the engineers end the rite of activation, their leader presses the holy power button, awakening the device so that it might serve it’s master.

Energy flows through the gadget, and in an instant a man appears in beam of glowing light. Tall proud, and decorated in various medals, an ancient man stands and address Lord Captain Deadlift. His left breast is decadent with awards and medals, his attire signifying him to be a man of high ranks. At his side rests an admiral’s saber, and his grey eyes speak of tired wisdom. Scars and wrinkles line his face, and with a mirthless smile he begins to speak.

“Hail, Captain. I am Rear-Admiral Aramus Turnthet, captain of ‘The Mortis,’ serving under Admiral Parol. Your ship is registered as The Igneus Aquetus, of the Dormian Fleet, under Captain Telovere. What brings you to Armageddon?”

Why are you restarting part 11?

>>14385023

nope, we're Rogue Trader Dolemite Deadlift. Best start bowing now, admiral

>>14384950
>with a troll face
FTFY

>>14385023
Tanks. We've come to requisition tanks so that we might fuel or campaign across the stars. Also men, so that, you know, we can hold stuff, like planets and stuff.

>>14385023
"That's Rogue Trader Dolemite Deadlift to you, Admiral."

>>14385143
“Tanks? Well, you’d have to see to the guard about that. However, I doubt those ground pounders are likely to be free giving of their war machines. They are fighting a war you know,” the rear-admiral states, in a tone that not so subtly implies captain Deadlift to be an idiot.

“But, if you here anyway, I suppose you could be of use to the fleet.”

>What does Dolemite do?

>>14385182
"I do not answer to you, ADMIRAL. I have a bottom line to uphold."

>>14385210
Oh, snap, bitch.

>>14385158

Even in the form of a hologram, rear-admiral Turnthet is visibly stunned at your proclamation of identity. He swiftly regains himself, mastering his visage in an instant. “I had no idea, Lord Captain. It is an honor to welcome you to the system. I have not heard of your dynasty before, but I would be honored if you would lend your assistance to the Imperial cause. Surely, we might be able to arrange something for your help?” he inquires, a conspiratorial undertone beginning to suffuse his words.

>>14385233
"Hmm. What do you have in mind?"
Keeping in mind, of course, that we shall extract payment in full for this on top of what we need.

>>14385274
Phrase it as "Hmmm. I will hear out your proposal, Admiral. Make it quick, I'm a busy man."

>>14385295
Condescension? Sure, he was a prick to start with.

>>14385295
Perfect.

>>14385274
‘It figures,’ thinks Dolemite, ‘everyone is Emperor damned politician.’ Once more, the rogue trader of the Deadlift dynasty readjusts himself in his seat, standing straighter than before as the negotiation for his services begin. “Alright, Admiral, what do you desire?”

Rear-admiral Turnthet smiles politely before starting on his orders, his deep voice contorted by the synthetic modulation that the vox speakers impose upon it. “Despite what the generals of the Imperial Guard believe, the Navy is important for more than just ferrying their soldiers around. Lately, our supply lines have been harried by pirates of an undetermined source. While the soldiers on the ground below may have access to rations grown in hydroponics in the hives below, we are dependent on resources that are beyond our power to grow ourselves.”

“To this end, I request that you find the source of these raiders. In return, I shall, look into supplying you with your toys.”

>>14385372
don't do it, it's probably DE

>>14385372
"'Look into'? Admiral, with all due respect, with anything less than a guarantee, I'm not even going to bother trying."

>>14385449
Think of the LOOT!
Ignore the danger, weighing danger is for peasants like Chartist Captains.

>>14385470
Those "toys" better involve a Throne-damned teleportarium for the trouble we're going through.

>>14385470
"Well, I can promise you nothing from the guard, those dogs care nothing for our plight. What might a noble heir of the Deadlift dynasty such as yourself might care for, that I CAN provide," Turnthet asks in a not so innocent way.

>What do you want?

>>14385470
This.
To START with. We'll teach this faggot sailor how a real man negotiates.

>>14385553
a star chart. You know what, fuck this, go to the koronus expanse

How about some aircraft or something?

>>14385620
>>14385607

"First of all, my demands are threefold. First, you will provide me all the information you have on these 'pirates,' and only after I have been educated on the matter you insufferable sycophant. Second, IF I accept, you will provide me with a starchart, one that I might reasonably stand a chance of making a profit off of. I do have a bottom line to uphold, unlike you. And third, I demand fightercraft. Not that I really need them, mind you, but I think Gabrielle might like them," our protagonist explains. Turning to the bulky warrior to his left, Dolemite asks,
"He, or she, or whatever Gabrielle is, would like that, right?"

The arch-militant considers it for a moment, before answering with a slight tip of his head in his masters direction. "Good," quips captain Deadlift, before returning his attention to the red-faced rear-admiral.

"Oh dang, I think I broke him," deadpans Dolemite, before noticing that the Seneschal has arrived with his sandwich.

>>14385709
status:

[ ] not told
[x] told

>>14385709

eat the samich like a boss, rub it in hsi face, we're better

>>14385798

By this point Dolemite simply begin to ignore the rear-admiral, who had yet to say another word since the captain's miniature rant. With a haughty look blazenly displayed across his face, Dolemite began to eat his decadent sandwich. Yep, definately made the right move in ordering that extra spinhorn.

By the time turnthet had begun to sputter out a replay, Dolemite decided to cut him off, interjecting two simple, condenscending words, "Problem Turnthet?"

>>14385878
Well, that was fun. I'd say after this, whenever we get around to hearing about Invidia, that's probably something that should be done in private and not on the bridge. If this news is negative, and I have a feeling it is, it wouldn't do to have rumors spreading about something overheard.

>>14385878
I lowl'd

>>14385923

Slowly but steadily, Turnthet acquised to the demands of the young rogue Trader before him. Over the hologram, several mumers of deissent could be heard in the background, likely from the rear-admiral's command staff. As the link between the two ships closed, Turnthet promised to send the relevant details within the coming hour.

With the line closed, Dolemite is finally free to do as he wishes.

>What does Dolemite do?

>>14385953
find invidia, fuck her

>>14385953
Talk to Seneschal about Invidia. What had he learned?

>>14386021

>>14386054

"Ah yes, Lord Captain," the Seneschal responds when you bring up the subject, probably having figured you to have already forgotten the subject.

His face is ever passive as he breaks the news, "My network has some disturbing news to report. It seems that several passages of Invidia's diary, she has made multiple references for a wish to have a more 'commited relationship' with you, m'lord."

>>14386092
aw fuck, she's evolving into a level 2 yandere

>>14386092
....

"So it's not like she's had some sort of past history of seducing powerful men with her abilities and you've comr to warm me? It's jut that she wants our relationship to be more serious?" Sigh. "Well, that's not as dire news as I'd have thought. Anything else? And for my benefit, the possible ramifications should I accept such a union?"

>>14386190

Exasperated, the seneschal rubs his brow before explaining, "Well, aside from the fact that she's a clingy, possibly psychotic psyker who happens to be our online line of communication with the Imperium at large? No, nothing sir."

Apologies if I'm just being really slow, but there seems to be a gap between the end of the previous thread (http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/12743608/) and the current one. What happened?

>>14386267
A four month gap during which the crew was in the warp to get to Armageddon. In the firs tthread it was stated that this was to be a destination to pick up ntanks and men, so since I'm restarting I figured I'd just pick up there.

>>14386232

...and? Lets propose to Invidia. Then have hot psyker sex

>>14386367
Wooooah. Hold on there. Proposition is perhaps a bit too much. Let's stay with her for a bit more. A gentlemanly 6 months together at least before the topic of marriage is broached. If she needs convincing, we should ask her whether she truly loves us, or if she simply wants us because we're the first person to show her such kindness and attention. Because, and yeah, I know, this is pretty sappy for 40k, what would be the point of a more serious relationship if she only did it because we're all she knows? If we intend to get more committed, then I think first we need to help her get out more. If she still feels the same way after having some more friends, then fine. But if she starts to realize that what she's feeling isn't love... then that's something that should be addressed.

>>14386412
Have her move out of the Arcanum, in with us?

>>14386334
cool. cheers

>>14386435
"You want to what?" the Seneschal replies, not sure if he heard you correctly.

>>14386563
sorry, i meant to say we need to arrange for a new navigator, and arrange for a quick disposal of our current navigator

>>14386571
and then put a cigar out in his eye.

>>14386571
this. this whole romance thing is fucking retarded and thought up by people who have no idea what a navigator is like.

>>14386596
Actually, it's our astropath

>>14386651
in any case, get rid of her before she falls to slaanesh in her lust for us.

archived:

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/14384760/

>>14386701
>HURRR, all sexual thoughts will make you fall to chaos Slaanesh!

Get out of here 40kid.

>>14386563
Don't know what the Arcanum is, but I think he misheard us. We want to simply see her a bit more often and help her get out a bit more.

>>14386822
"Oh, ok," the Seneschal replies, before exiting the bridge. He never really approved of the reltaionship, Dolemites notes internally, before deciding what to do next.

>What does Dolemite do next?

>>14386880
For now? Finish our sandwich if we haven't already, and await news of the pirates from the rear Admiral.

>>14386822
not for an average person, but for a warp-sensitive astropath, yes.

>>14386901

Dolemite waits in silence, as several hours pass before the information is transfered. After the second hours, it becomes apparent the wait is purely a way for the rear-admiral to get his petty revenge.

As the captain begins to think of various petty plots for revenge, the Seneschal returns with a data-slate on the raiders. Handing over the tablet, the young young trader examines the news, looking for anyhting conspicuous.

Apparently, four transports ships carry supplies in food and ammo have been attacked in the last six months, with only a dozen escape pods remaining. Thie ships and all were taken by what tge reports say to be a fluid strike force of ships of xeno design. Nothign else of note could be discerned form the survivors, though.

>>14387001
Interesting... what class ship is the Igneus Aquetus? That we might better strategize.

>>14387032
raider, i think, most of the details were in the first thread. Don't think we ever got stats for it though.

>>14387001
doesn't sound very profitable to me. all we're going to get is some looted naval supplies, and some fighter craft as payment.

SET COURSE FOR PORT WANDER!!

>>14387053
Hmm... Well, at least we'll be faster than the slow freighters the filthy xenos are used to preying on.

Were there ever any reports for the number of xenos vessels? If we're going to be outnumbered four to one I don't fancy our chances, but if it's just one or two then we could handle it.

>>14387071
You fool. Do you know what a decent star map could get us? Not to mention, fighters are VERY good to have, especially as a screening force or for help with ground attacks. They're great for precision ground strikes that a ship's orbital weapons just can't match.

>>14387079
"Is there anything on the xenos' ships themselves," Dolemite inquires form his Seneschal, figuring he would have an answer like always.

Readjusting his tie, the man in black returns his attention to his captain, replying, "There were reported between three and five ships each time, each smaller than a ship of our size. However, they were also noted to have amazing speed and we're rather organized, attacking not unlike pack wolves."

>>14387180
Hmm.... that's going to be difficult. There's no way we could outfight 5 ships. Maybe if we were escorting the freighters that are actually Q ships, we would stand a chance. But I'm not seeing any way to win this without something like that up our sleeve.

>>14387180

>>14387180
Could we possibly wait for them to ambush more ships? We could take them at unawares. But even then I'm not sure we have the power and/or resources to take on multiple ships that are likely eldar or dark eldar that can easily outmaneuver us.

>>14387236
ask for the starmap first for "strategic reasons," then jet the fuck out of there.

the admiral will think we've been killed by the pirates.

its, its perfect.

>>14387236
"I believe if we make an acceptable case to the rear-admiral, we could. We haven't decided at this point to accept deal at this point, which places us in a place of power in the negotiations. If will send a transmission at once to see if this is possible. Also, I would like to inform you H1256-J47 requests your presence at his room when possible," finishes the Seneschal, leaving you at your throne to talk with a communications officer at the head of the bridge.

>What do you do?

>>14387318
do this:
>>14387288
being outnumbered, we need the map to better prepare ourselves if we want to succeed.

as soon as he gives it, enter warp and trollface

>>14387288
You're an idiot.

>>14387318
Oh, see if it's possible to replace the standard freighters with Q-ships. That way they can actually help once the shooting starts. Once that's done, let's see J47.

>>14387365
At long last, Dolemite rises from his throne, stretching his sore muscles. Several cracks can be heard as his back rights itself, and the rogue trader swiftly decides to get a beeter seat. Sure, the current one looks good, but there is no way sitting in that thing could be good for his long term health. With a sigh, the captain strides over to the Seneschal, who at the moment seemed to be looking over some bridge bunnies shoulder at a holoscreen.

“Hey,” starts Dolemite, facing the Seneschals back, “Do you think we could get some Q-ships or something? I mean, if we’re gonna do the bait thing anyway, why not leave those damn, dirty xenos and even worse surprise?”

Turning one hundred and eighty degrees, the Seneschal locks eyes with his master as he considers the idea. “Well, that might be pushing it, captain, but we might be able to get him to acquiesce with our needs.”

“Good,” replies the captain, flashing his patented smile, in the background, several female staffers swoon, before recovering under the steely gaze of the Seneschal. With a wave, the captain announces his departure, and after spending a quarter of an hour in the most annoying elevatus, arrives outside the bulk head doorway that is the entrance to H1256-J47’s lair. However, unlike his previous trip to his explorator’s home, this time he is greeted by the metal man himself, who is seemingly waiting for him.

>What do you do?

>>14387486
give him a cheeky wink and do a little jig then ask whats up.

>>14387486
Looks like we're having a slow night. Say hi, ask him what he wanted to see us about.

>>14387707
>>14387676

"How you doing?" Dolemite slyly asks, slipping in a wink towards his good friends. The half-man, half-machine looks up, only now realizing that his captain has arrived. In an previously unseen display of exuberance he closes the gap between the two of them, and clasps his mechinical hand around Dolemites much weaker, and much more fleshy own hand almost crushes it in excitement as he shakes it furiously.

"I've done it, I've done it!" he exclaims, his happiness explicit even through his synthesized voice.

The mechanical trap that is his hand releases it's vice like grip on Dolemite, and quickly strikes it's opposite, clapping twice. In the large hallway, it's echo booms, and slowly the grand metal bulkhead behind the follower of the machine cult opens.

As captain Deadlift rubs his wounded hand gingerly, he looks up, and is scared witless by what he finds. In the opening, its form haloed by several storm lights directed upon its body, stand Fluffy, tall and uncaged. It takes a single step toward his master H1256-J47, and from its dual heads let loose a monsterous roar Dolemite's direction. Upon its back can clearly seen a weird contraption of sorts that is soon identified to be a pair of missle launcher racks.

>>14387814
Fluffy shall now be commandeered as our personal battle mount!

>>14387814
GLORIOUS. Contain our fear, clap Jeff on the back, and congratulate him on his accomplishment.

>>14387864

"Well thats well spent," Dolemite remarks, before embracing his friend in brohug. The mechanical man too returns this hug, and the moment becomes postively bromantic.

In the midst of it, Dolemite could almost hear his H1256-J47 begin to cry, as his computerized voice says quitely, "No homo, fleshbag."

>>14387896
when we marry Invidia, he's going to be our best man

>>14387991
what, whoa. We're not gonna marry crazy waifu. Gonna get us an inquisitor or something

>>14387896
Well, that was fantastic. What say we head back to the bridge. After another 15 minutes in the Elevatus, hopefully our seneschal will have news on our ambush plans.

>>14388270

With a few words of encouragement and friendship, as well as a promise to never let Fluffy loose upon the ship unless commanded to, Dolemite departs for the bridge.

Once more, he finds himself in a flurry of actions and noise upon arrival, his assitants the Seneschal and Ripley serving as rocks upon which this storm of confusion breaks. His break over, once more Dolemites seats himself upon his throne, however uncomfortable it may be. "Seneschal, whats the news?"

The addressed man, spins arounds, and comes face to face to his captain. Readjusting his glasses, he begins his report. "My Lord Captain, it is my pleasure to inform you that the rear-admiral will send allow for us to meet with transport ships, who will be acting as bait. However, I was only able to procure a single transport, which will be acting as a q-ship. Further, it will be likely underarmed, as the rear-admiral, however insistant that this job be done, could only afford to spare so many resources. He seems to be under the impression we have much more available to us than we currently do, as the head of a rogue trader dynasty."

>>14388900
head in the direction of the attacks, call a meeting with your arch-militant and staff to discuss strategy.

Alright, this is going really slow, some I' going to end this tonight. Hopefully we can try this again and get better results next time.

Anyway, part 11 is over, it's archived here: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/14384760/

>>14389310
this makes me sad, almost nothing was accomplished today.