>>5091359
>> As many as the legion wishes to give, this is after all Roboute and their choice.

>>5091359
> Ask Roboute what he feels is a responsible number.

>>5091359
>> Ask Roboute what he feels is a responsible number.

>>5091359
> Ask Roboute what he feels is a responsible number.

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> Ask Roboute what he feels is a responsible number.

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"Roboute bruddah man, that is your decision. If it was Angron, he'd probably have brought a few gladiators. Ya commandin that legion, it's your choice whatever you think is responsible" You then look at the legion commander.

"Also Marcus, mate- there aint much tactics ya can be learning on an actual ship, unless ya want to learn boarding actions and assault actions. Unless Olympia is a battlefield or we have to deal with boarding the ganth or theses black judges." You say

"Wait you are expecting actual military action?" Marcus asks and Roboute wisely stays silent.

"Well yeah. Our purpose is gathering the intelligence we need on the Ganth and their clients. That and trade, but we prefer trade." and trade is preferable. A ship with as big a cargo bay as yours full of goods and other ships. Granted, you are still trying to figure out everything on the ship- such as why the teleportarium makes everyone vomit, what the upper size limit of the macro fab is, and a few other things, which would be easier if you had a full complement crew.

"I see. Well, Commander Roboute, I feel that a detachment from our legion, would be more than ample. Would 100 work?" He says and your eyebrows almost shoot off your face.

"I feel that is an appropriate compliment. Brother, Captain?" Roboute asks you.

"Mate I can shake a mountain down with 100 good men. The ship feels tiny with my small compliment, but yeah. Just let them know they gonna be helpin work on the ship. There is plenty to do." You say

"I'd imagine they'd get bored if there wasn't work." Marcus says.

"Marcus, the legion is yours to command." Roboute says.

"I will give you your detachment of 100 men." Marcus says.

"Thank you friend." Roboute says, and Marcus marches off and horns play. There is a small parade and some military fanfare. There are marching songs and interesting instruments you hadn't seen. Then a legion, and a man who is holding something that designates the legion, along with, and you are thankful that you are able to spot this, cooks and regimental people with many rations and clearly some fresh game.

"Alright Cap. How many people we gettin? 5? 10? " Jerah hails over the shortband combead

"About 100 men at arms."

"Cap. That's enough that if they wanted to mutiny with rocks, they could and probably win."

"Well let's hope they don't then."

"Aye Cap. You want me to go over what we found in the scan?" He asks

"Ya. Might as well." You say as roboute and you walk over to your ship.

"Well, here is the issue. Our window for speed closes in 5 hours. The object we scanned, which is a bit big is 3 hours away. We could scan it more thoroughly before we go, or we can just note the location and tell Roboutes ol man where a bunch o Archeotech is." Jerah says.

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>>5092041

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>> Go scan the Archeotech before leaving, find out whatever it is

>> Note the coordinates, send them to Roboute's father via the legion

>> Note the coordinates, and have Roboute personally deliver them to his father.

>> Leave it. It's been there for so long yet nobody has done anything with it? It'll be fine.

>> Write in

>>5092041
>> Go scan the Archeotech before leaving, find out whatever it is, have Roboute note every thing we find down as we explain everything we can in a timely manner then we leave while we still have time
>also prep our brother were we are going and what we are doing so when we hit the ground we can move fast to get as much as we reasonably can
once we get back from olympia and drop him off he can go through it all and also see in case while we where gone if someone found the place and looted anything

>>5092042
> Note the coordinates, and have Roboute personally deliver them to his father.
we are on a tight timeline.

>>5092088
plus we don't want to deal with the Greedy co-counsellor. less chance the archeotech gets in his hands if the news is delivered personally.

>>5092042
>> Note the coordinates, and have Roboute personally deliver them to his father.

>>5092067
+1

>>5092042
>> Note the coordinates, and have Roboute personally deliver them to his father.
>Make sure to tell him to burn the note and to only send the most trustworthy and secretive men to check it out, archeotech in the hands of the worng people can do a lot of damage.

>>5092067
+1

The calculations in your head for time and travel are instinctual and instant, and you have operated on much thinner margins in this very trip. The site isn't that far, an indepth scan isn't terribly long and the benefits outweigh the risks of just giving the information to Roboute's father with a map or something else. The best and clearest option is to do decent scan and go from there. Furthermore, with Roboute, you can probably have a more detailed idea of what to do. You should be out and away before the window closes.

"Jerah Mate start the torch we gonna go do a full scan." You say

"Aye Aye Cap!" Jerah says enthusiastically.

"what's happening?" Roboute asks

"Basically we are going to deep scan some Archeotech on this planet, how long does it take to move your troops?"

"The legion can move fairly quick if prepared."

"Well we gonna do a thing called a touch n go. We gonna do the scan, check it out, then warp jump towards Olympia, only stopping for supplies or if we have to engage. Basically your troops may have to hop out and hop back in really quick, and there may or may not be combat involved."

"Your small cadre is capable of such?" Roboute asks

"Ya. It was messy at first, but now it runs smooth. Runnin smooth is good. Smooth is fast. The key to that is going slow."

"What?" Roboute asks as the pair of you board the ship and The Fierce begins taking off.

"Ok. So we run things slow. We drill, do things the right way, cut no corners, master the craft until it becomes second nature. It takes time to master, but it's what I worked on with all the crew. On this void ship if corners are cut, things mess up, and things stop hummin along. But if we keep practicing the right way, it becomes second nature and natural and becomes a speed of it's own because we don't have to fix screw ups. Hell mate half the things we are fixing are things the old crew of this ship neglected. Because we keep things operating the right way we go a lot faster. So when I tell em we doin a touch n go, they know to get ready and muster at the doors with me, and to expect to do certain things. I am sure it's that way with your legion too. It's like now. They are taking off as soon as the last man enters the ship, because we practice that way and have the procedures in place, so we can spend exactly as much time as we need, wasting nothing." You say to Roboute who looks perplexed.

"Your paradoxical saying makes quite a bit of sense. Already I learned something and it hasn't been that long of a time." Roboute says and you feel good that Roboute is learning something, or at least that the old naval/privateer knowledge is actually worth something.

"So this touch and go, what do you need me to do?" Roboute asks

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>>5092941
"Well take notes! You know this planet way better than me. Be meticulous. When we get done with all the scanning you need to decide what to do with it. Just because it's archeotech doesn't necessarily mean we want it or it will be useful for your planet. With the size that Jerah saw, it can be a lot of things, but I don't want to make any predictions." You say as the ship begins to move quickly, and honestly you don't. Nuceria had a ship, an AI, Jokearo, and several data inventory banks and cogitators. Places vary so wildly it's hard to make a worth while prediction, and you have only been to three worlds besides your own.

"What of my legion?" Roboute asks

"Well I don't know what would happen. That's kind of the point." You say

"Oh! I will tell the commander to ready the men." Roboute says and you nod. The 100 man legion seems pretty distracted by all the things in the cargo bay, which to be quite honest is reasonable. They knew about star systems, but they hadn't expected to be on a void ship this morning.

This also brings something to mind.

You finally have enough men on the ship to actually handle certain issues that plague the ship, which you just didn't have enough to fix certain things before. But now- you also have to have a good spot for them to stay. While the cargo bay certainly has enough room, they just can't be setting fires down here, you figured that out with Rongo and Tybro when the smoke from a bonfire caused the anti fire system to go off. Maybe you should do that before they figure that out.

"Roboute make sure to tell your men to not light any fires in the Cargo hold, we have a kitchen for them to eat and climate control." You say

"I don't think they will need to do that, it's rather warm in here." He says.

"Well that's good to hear, let's just say it could cause problems if they do." You say pointing to the sprinklers and he nods. You go up to the main deck, and Jerah has his heading pulled up waiting for you.

"Ah, it's my turn already?" You ask

"Oh ya! You know it!" Jerah says with a grin.

"You get some rest mate ya earned it." You say as you take command of the helm.

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>>5092943
The trip takes a while because you can't go too fast and you want to be safe, but it gives you time to run background processes and tests while you figure out what song to write for this brother. You navigate to the location and before you arrive Roboute walks in with his legion commander.

"How close are we?"

"We are about five minutes out, I'd say hustle down deck, but-" You motion to the heads up display. The area is a literal desert. There is nothing here, and there are zero signs of civilization besides nomads.

"Ah yes. This lovely region." Roboute says with such healthy sarcasm Kai let's out a loud laugh.

"Tell ya lads to hold off, but I'll open the door just in case, the Chain Breakers will tell ya how to hop off. You keep an eye on everything and use the tablet I gave ya to do your scanning and note taking make sure to pay attention to everything." You say and he nods like he was gonna do it anyways.

When you get on the area, it looks like an abandoned town taken by the desert. This is promising, but it could still be nothing. When you begin your sensor scans you get a shout from engineering.

"Captain we just got that one alarm to go off!" Nasi says

"The one that goes off around weird stuff?" You ask

"Ya! I am taking readings and there is something really weird down there, what readings are you getting?" He asks and you look at your charts. Nothing. It's like nothing is even there.

"I aint seein a thing Nasi. What about you Roboute?" You ask

"I see an abandoned village with some solid structures. My scanner is only picking up energy fluctuation that seems unusual."

"Can I do the scan mentioned on this?" Nasi asks

"Of course mate!" You say over the comms to the excited lad and there is about five minutes.

"It's a bunker! It's got nobody in it, but it's a bunker, something is powering that is extremely long lasting, but it's definitely well protected for an attack, but I don't see any entrance that make"

"It's the tall structure. I am guessing from the scans and what I am seeing that it has an entrance inside that tall building. Shall the legion and I investigate?" Roboute asks.

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>> "Of course! Take some of my chain breakers with ya, I'll keep scans going and eye out."
>> "This seems too easy. Let's do this when we come back next time, this area is to inhospitable for anything drastic to happen in the short time we will be gone."
>> "Yeah but be careful, I'll send (Write in who) and try to just see what's with the place"
>> "We'll do a few more scans and see if that's a good idea."
>> Write in

>>5092946
>> "Yeah but be careful, I'll send Meera and Gella over, try to just see what's with the place, I'll keep scans going and eye out.

>>5092946
>> "This seems too easy. Let's do this when we come back next time, this area is to inhospitable for anything drastic to happen in the short time we will be gone."

>>5092946
>> "We'll do a few more scans and see if that's a good idea."

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>>5092946
That is the wrong environ pic.

I used the wrong vacation photo and haven't uploaded it. So have a different one.

>>5092946
> "This seems too easy. Let's do this when we come back next time, this area is to inhospitable for anything drastic to happen in the short time we will be gone."

>> "We'll do a few more scans and see if that's a good idea."

>>5092946
>> "Of course! Take some of my chain breakers with ya, I'll keep scans going and eye out."

YOUR TIE UNLOCKED BEST SCENARIO.

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"This is too easy." You say less than quiet over the comm and to the crew.

"Roboute, mate, hold back a little bit, we gonna run a few more scans. Anything worth doin is worth doin right." You say, contemplating doing this again next time. With how inhospitable it is, it's not like anyone would be back here. Besides the whole thing reeks of a trap.

"The legion and I are standing by brother." Roboute says and you smirk a little.

You do a simple grid scan with all your equipment, scanners and Nasi's mystery scanner.

And you are glad you did. There is, a very powerful automated weapons turret that is fully operational (That you kinda want to comandeer and put on The Something Fierce..) that has been trained on you the moment you arrived and would fire if you dip below a certain height. With these advanced scans, you are also able to find something extraordinary. And you can hardly believe your eyes, so you bring over Yana.

"Are those- armor? Large armor?" Yana asks

"Maybe miniature knights?" and you ponder aloud. The armor, and there is a whole warehouse of the stuff, power banks and all. It is, power armor. You can't really tell what kind, what model, but this is battle ready power armor and the whole surrounding ruin is a defensive structure.

"Roboute, mate- there is an issue." You say

"What is it?"

"There is a giant defense turret in the tower. If we dip below height it could blow us up. But beneath that, there is a whole warehouse of power armor."

"Power armor? That seems important."

"Yeah, but it is dangerous enough here I don't think anyone is going to come by and take it. That automated turret will probably get anyone who comes in to take anything. I may have not had the reaction time needed to move the ship if we dipped down any further. My suggestion is we come back later, but we take note of everything and we kick it to someone I trust for review." You say, and it's probably time to talk to Mister Alpha and Mister Epsilon about this sort of find.

"I agree. Attacking a fortified position unprotected and without planning is a fools effort, even with a legion and your special forces." Roboute says.

"Mate, you don't happen to be a siege warfare specialist do ya?" You ask realizing that you are gonna need one of them for your star fortresses and planetary defense. Though what you really need is someone who can help you build an advanced transporation or logistics network for a water planet or maybe a few good hospitals. You sigh really loud.

"Sadly no. I haven't participated in any real siege, just putting down some minor bandits." He says.

"I really want to take that turret." You say aloud and Meera comes into the cabin with a smirk.

>>5094010
"Old man's upgrade packet came in five minutes ago. He's got some transferable upgrade design patterns that we could potentially make at the next stop, and you are not gonna believe what one of them does." She says

"If it is about gettin that turret over there I think that it's a set up." You say

"Maybe. But we should probably get going anyways." Meera says and she is right.

"Roboute, if you want to have a go at it, I will back ya, but I think we should just do this on the return trip." You say

"I agree. If it is as defended as you say, and it being this region in particular, it would take things that are not readily available here and a prepared army at that. Although I was looking to try some of the tactics you talked about and maybe using your skyboard." And you now realize that roboute has given a better technical name for your anti-gravity surfboard/hover board than you had. Your not jealous, you just realize that your brother may have a good sense of flair too.

"Mate- first you have to surf well to use that skyboard like that. Second, I am not sure if this is the best teachin ground. We'll get some training in soon I promise." You say

"My men and I will stand down." Roboute says.

"Alright, let's make that window" You say and you position the ship towards the warp point after making a perfect 3d map of the site.

Your watch is fairly easy. You show Roboute how to pilot the ship and how the navigator functions in controlling and guiding the ship. You take a few concerns, then you finish off by helping doing some navigation with the Artificial Third Eye, and it doesn't give you a headache for once machine spirits be praised for their effort and those orange monkeys for doin a good job. Your navigation, once again shaves off time, but you wonder if it is from the scary box. When you get done with your navigation, and you go back to the deck, Jerah is ready to take over and you hand him the helm.

And the second you do, you have a small list of issues.

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>> Titus wishes to discuss something with you important.

>> Nasi and Frank discovered something when they had to find a lost legionarre who was looking for a privvy

>> Meera wants to go over the Info Packet the old man sent.

>> Yana has reminded you, that you do need to check in with Mister Alpha and Mister Epsilon.

Which order do you want to tackle these?

>>5094013
Occasionally a tie will be the right answer, and in this case it was.

>>5094013
1 Titus wishes to discuss something with you important.
2 Yana has reminded you, that you do need to check in with Mister Alpha and Mister Epsilon.
3 Nasi and Frank discovered something when they had to find a lost legionarre who was looking for a privvy
4 Meera wants to go over the Info Packet the old man sent.

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>>5094024
The Tie Meta
Guess the Empire was right after all

>>5094013
>> Titus wishes to discuss something with you important.

>> Meera wants to go over the Info Packet the old man sent.

>> Yana has reminded you, that you do need to check in with Mister Alpha and Mister Epsilon.

>> Nasi and Frank discovered something when they had to find a lost legionarre who was looking for a privvy

>>5094027
+1

>>5094013
1st
>> Titus wishes to discuss something with you important.
2nd
>> Nasi and Frank discovered something when they had to find a lost legionarre who was looking for a privvy
3rd
>> Yana has reminded you, that you do need to check in with Mister Alpha and Mister Epsilon.
4th
>> Meera wants to go over the Info Packet the old man sent.
We can go over the data pack while we are doing other things on the ship like looking at the facilities or functions of said ship

>>5094013
1. > Titus wishes to discuss something with you important.
2. > Nasi and Frank discovered something when they had to find a lost legionarre who was looking for a privvy
3. > Meera wants to go over the Info Packet the old man sent.
4. > Yana has reminded you, that you do need to check in with Mister Alpha and Mister Epsilon.

If Titus says it's important, it's probably important.

So you go, and Roboute tags along with you, and it might be funny to see Titus's reaction, so long as Nazca doesn't do anything funny or Titus doesnt have a conniption fit.

When you arrive at Titus nods and looks at Roboute then at you.

"You cheeky bastard. You knew there was a primarch in the Ultramac system" You say and Roboute looks confused, but Titus nods.

"We had an idea there was a primarch on Macragge. We had some intelligence, but not much. So I went with the most likely candidates." Titus says and you look back at him.

"So what do you need to talk about?" You ask

"Well, I heard that you are going after the black judges of olympia and the nearby ganth enclave." Titus says

"Ya mate that's the plan." You say

"That is going to be hard. Even with all the ships here and these 100 extra men. Even if you can arm them all, and give them armor, The black judges will be equally armed if not better." Titus says

"Come again?"

"The black judges have the same technology as you do. If not slightly better in some areas. Their dread fleet is the fear of an entire cluster, and there are suspicions that they stole many older humanity ships from the dark age of technology. We haven't found their primary residence yet, but they go to Olympia for slaves, and the Ganth regularly give them tribute."

"But the Ganth haven't been doing so lately so yada ya mate we both know that. The black judges will likely go after the ganth."

"Kolinaisi, has anyone explained- exactly- what the black judges do to you?" Titus says as Nazca steps out, and he seems calm.

"No."

"They literally steal the life force from human slaves they capture." Nazca says interrupting Titus

"They are nothing but mockeries of life, withered forms in mechanical armor that is more powerful than a space marine dreadnaught, not like you know what one of those are. Worse, they are all ancient, and masters of combat. Your average Black Judge is over a thousand years old, some of them are over ten times that." Nazca says looking at you and your brother.

"When they go to war, they do not kill their opponents, they capture them and steal their life force. Whatever is left of the Ganth Near Olympia is probably being used to power the black judges. You have very few chances of absolutely defeating them, and one of them just went out the window when you went to warp, because those suits on Macragge could have very well handled them." Nazca continues to comment in this intelligent, yet menacing manner.

"Ok rubbish. You say all this. What would work against them? How would you go about it?" You ask

"EMP attacks. Electric weaponry. Nuclear weapons. Anything that disrupts." He says.

"Ok, Nazca. Titus. What do I do with this information?" You ask

>>5095370
"When we exit warp, there is a strong chance that you may have to deal with some absurd activities in a short period of time. This is a DAoT ship. I think you may be able to do something that could help deal with it." He says

"I suppose that's probably boarding." You say

"That and more. My important information in regards to you, is since we don't have too far a trip to it, would you mind landing sometime to attempt to do something to help?" Titus asks.

"If it's building something, the fabricator is yours. Just don't forget to be nice to the quartermaster you say with a grin, not sure how rongo will react.

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>> Put in an order to once again, make a ton of new weapons
>> Update the crew on Black Judges
>> Find an easier way in, surely there is more than one solid route to the system
>> Write in

>>5095372
>> Update the crew on Black Judges
>Make EMP grenades

mass fabbing emp on a star ship is a good way for something to go very very wrong, but a short range burst emp grenade should be relatively safe to make.

>>5095372
>>> Update the crew on Black Judges
>>> Find an easier way in, surely there is more than one solid route to the system

>>5095372
Can we make an EMP grenade that booms like a Fett's seismic charge?

>>5095372 #
>> Update the crew on Black Judges
>Make EMP grenades

Man, it is good thing we have the giant electric death cannon on our ship and electricity blasts from our hands, huh?

>>5095444
As a birthday present to myself of making this easier. Yes. also have morning post
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After a moment of reflection, and realizing you have to talk to Nasi anyways before you go you stop.

"We'll just make a mess of EMP grenades and torpedoes." You say and Roboute agrees, though he probably only partially knows what an EMP is.

"Wait- this ship can make EMP grenades?" Titus asks with a little shock in his voice.

"It should be able to, not to mention ya have me around! If we can shut down their tech with our forward electric weapon, shut them down in close combat with EMPs they should be a smaller threat to us right?" You ask

"If you can get such weaponry of course- but I don't know of anything like that just being readily available." Titus says dumbstruck

"That's because your fancy imperium hasn't met me yet." You say and Titus looks like he is about to faint.

"What's this fancy imperium you mentioned" Roboute asks as you go on to your next pressing matter

"Apparently a good portion of humanity is united under our creator/father." You say

"I take it they are probably trying to unite humanity as a whole then." Roboute responds.

"And they haven't gotten here because of how far out we are." You say and Roboute nods you then realize that both calling Alpha and Epsilon are just as important as what Nasi and Frank have. So you pause and pull out one of the coins from Angrons world.

"Is that currency from Nuceria?" Roboute asks and you nod.

"If it's heads Im gonna teach you to better use the comms, if it's tails we are going to " And Roboute shakes his head

"Leave nothing to chance, we can do two of these tasks at once, teach me the comm while we go talk about this discovery one of my legionares made searching for a privvy." Roboute has a point. So as you walk you teach roboute the secure line.

"Old Man"

"Ahoy Kolinaisi."

"We are gonna check in with Epsilon and Alpha while we check out this new find on the ship." You say

"New find? The fierce, still has a bunch of secrets huh? I figured you would have discovered em all by now!"\

"It's a little over a kilometer long and over a half a kilometer high. I still can't believe my ship is tiny. What did you call it?"

"Well it's either one of two things- it's either a pocket destroyer which were rare, or a dervish class- which is rarer still but you'd know if it's a dervish class by now." He says

"How so?" You ask as you walk upon Frank Nasi and the Legionarre Gracchus.
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"Mate a Dervish class has a second engine that is extremely specialized. The whole point of the Dervish Class was that it could go through an enemy like a dervish with how manuverable it was due to that second drive, which on the dervish was a turbo reactionless. An EM Drive that could get running really fast" The Old Man says as your small group goes to a large housing area and you see a giant set of structures and something hooked up to a forgotten power generator that looks like it's fusion, and as Nasi Smiles. the device clearly has part of itself outside of the ship, and it can actually move like it's supposed to vector itself. Though calling it a device is like calling a boulder a rock. The thing is massive.

"Thing would be impossible to miss, it'd be huge within walking distance of the cargo bay and have a second power generator and be huge!"

"Would it be something the machine spirits speak about?" You ask not hearing any machine whispers nearby

"Of course not! A reactionless drive would have barely any machine spirit at all due to it's nature unless it was on! It would be a mere whisper to you... You bloomin idiot you found the drive module on it didn't ya." The Old Man says

"Ya." You respond as Roboute chuckles a little.

" We are gonna have a long talk about situational awareness when you get back Kolinaisi." The Old Man says

"Well it's not like anyone actually goes in here!" You say and there is a slight echo.

"And it's easy to miss because it looks like additional storage! You could fit a knight or two in here if we updated the doors!" Nasi points out.

"Don't be encouraging Kolinaisi on rationalizing mistakes Nasi! Roboute, you a big lad, I want you to smack your brother with a slipper if ya got one!" The old man says and roboute, in a quick and orderly fashion, takes of his sandal and thunks you with it quickly. It stings, well maybe it's just your pride that stings.

"Roboute, these people- they seem good. But we can't risk using our names. So we have call signs. I am MU. Kolanasi is Kappa. does Angron have one yet?" The Old Man asks

"He never had to use it." You respond.

"Roboute if you have a comm, you need a fake name too." The Old Man says

"That's easy, using your conventions it would be Rho." He says.

"Alright Kolinaisi, it's time to make contact you know the drill." He says

"Wait- should we discuss the find on the ship with them?" Frank asks.

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>> Yeah, it can't hurt.

>> No. It's not really relevant.

>> If it comes up naturally.

>> Write in

>>5095372
>> Put in an order to once again, make a ton of new weapons
>> Update the crew on Black Judges
EMP, eletric weapons and disruptions? That's our specialty!
We are going to need UR and the scary box for this one.

>>5095576
>> If it comes up naturally.
>> If they mention that one of the strategies would be hit and runs or needing to be maneuvarable, than we can mention it.

>>5095576
>> No. It's not really relevant

>>5095576
> Update the crew on Black Judges
>Make EMP grenades
> If it comes up naturally

>>5095671
+1

I am feeling generous on my birthday.

So you get a free green box for the next post.

Also I hope these holidays find everyone well.

>>5096491
The holidays find me very well indeed. Two weeks of leave, family / friends, and all the liquor I want. Can a man ask for much more?

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GOOD MORNING! May all of you have an awesome day!

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"Come in Mister Mu, are you ready for a quick chat?" You ask over the comm knowing his answer.

"Of course Kappa. I have been waiting for one of these for a little bit." The Old Man says with actual rapt attention you can hear through the Comm

"Come in Mister Alpha." You say after sitting down Roboute and propping yourself next to a support beam. Roboute, after a significant amount of coaching on what would come with these conversations and what was required to be said, is on the stand by with his comm. Honestly it is a tense moment. You have no real idea what Mister Alpha is actually doing.

"This is Mister Alpha, is this Mister Kappa?" Alpha says in what you think is a playful tone

"Is Mister Epsilon available to talk?" You ask.

"He is, occupied at the moment, he will probably be along on this shortly." Alpha says

"Aye it is. We got a lot of news for you Alpha, I am guessing Epsilon will want to hear it too." You say

"Oh? What's going on?" Epsilon answers in a tone that is very similar to Alphas, but not.

"Our mission was successful in the Ulramach System" You say and Roboute looks at you and mouths the almost impossible to pronounce word 'Ultramaar.'

"That is good news, we are both curious about your adventures and progress of your mission against the Ganth." Epsilon says in a way thats reminiscent of when your da asked why you looked at the stars

"I told ya about the other one like me in Nuceria." You say

"Of course, it's good to find brothers and allies. Yours is an important role." Alpha says

"Well I found another comm." You say

"That is outstanding news! These devices are so rare and I am glad someone capable is holding two of them." Epsilon says.

"Mate, I didn't say I am holding it. I found another brother like me. He has the Comm. Say hello Rho" You say

"Ahoy. I am Rho, and I discovered this Comm earlier this year. Only did we use it when Ko-Kappa came to visit us for trade." Roboute says almost blowing the cover, but recovering smoothly.

Or at least you think so

There is a good five minutes of silence

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>>5096735

"HE FOUND ANOTHER LOST SON!" The Emperor expressed his joy in a triumphant shout.

"Father, this is great news." You say and your father is as joyful as you have seen him outside of a triumph in battle.

"This Kappa, whomever he is, the legion he is going to is destined for greatness." Malcador says though it's as if he is hiding something. He probably knows which legion Kappa goes to.

"What do we say Father? Do we let him continue his quest and in process uphold your vision?" You ask

"We have to. It's key, if nobody, not even Kappa knows that we know, it will allow human elements to grow out naturally and it could be a powerful force. Something that upon our eventually meeting would be a greater force multiplier than a simple meeting. That and at this point I just want to see how far he can go on his own!" Your father says with a little bit of glee.

"I tend to agree, so long as he doesn't carve a second imperium out that we have to deal with later." Malcador says in a very flat tone

"If he did, we would just incorporate it and I am sure they would be happy to."

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"Rho, Kappa. You too need to keep in close contact. Learn from each other. Kappa, teach him everything you know of void travel and space. I am sure you have mastered your ship by now." Epsilon says and your trying not to snicker at the fact you just learned something new about the fierce today.

"Well, this is a dervish class, it has something new for us every day." You say off handedly.

"A Dervish Class you say? Those are inexplicably rare, they normally get snapped up and used for Servitor Ships. I wonder what it would be like to pilot one in combat." Epsilon says.

"About that, we are going towards Olympia. We face the black judges and any Ganth there, maybe we can finally find the Ganth Homeworld." You say

"Be careful Kappa. The Black Judges are a very dangerous foe. If you have anything that can penetrate armor I'd recommend that. Or something of greater capacity."

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It's Christmas Eve. I have left the present of choosing as many as you guys want.

>> "Like an EMP weapon or an Adriathic beamer? Cause we got those. Or are you thinking more kinetic? Like a Power Axe or a Bolter?"

>> " What weaponry would you recommend Alpha? Our current strategy is EMP Grenades and our ships EM Gun"

>> "Is this something I am going to have to use Nuclear Weaponry for?"

>> "Mu do ya got any suggestions?"

>> "We know that the black judges are twisted mockeries of life and steal the very life force from their prisoners, is there any biological edge we can use against them?"

>> "Right now we have about 150 capable warriors. I know that probably isn't much, but we also got a knight and a macro fabricator, what do we need to build out?"

>> "I don't have much intelligence on their tactics other than using a lot of technology, do you have any insights?"

>> Write in

>>5096736
> " What weaponry would you recommend Alpha? Our current strategy is EMP Grenades and our ships EM Gun"
> "We know that the black judges are twisted mockeries of life and steal the very life force from their prisoners, is there any biological edge we can use against them?"
> "Right now we have about 150 capable warriors. I know that probably isn't much, but we also got a knight and a macro fabricator, what do we need to build out?"
> "I don't have much intelligence on their tactics other than using a lot of technology, do you have any insights?"

>>5096736
Forgot the free
Mystery Box Option.

>>5096736
>> "Like an EMP weapon or an Adriathic beamer? Cause we got those. Or are you thinking more kinetic? Like a Power Axe or a Bolter?"
>> " What weaponry would you recommend Alpha? Our current strategy is EMP Grenades and our ships EM Gun"
>> "Mu do ya got any suggestions?"
>> "Right now we have about 150 capable warriors. I know that probably isn't much, but we also got a knight and a macro fabricator, what do we need to build out?"
>> "I don't have much intelligence on their tactics other than using a lot of technology, do you have any insights?"
Don't want to go for nukes or bio weapons, those tend to either go out of control or have some sort of fallout afterwards.
Also happy pre-christmas everyone!

>>5096761
THE HOLY BOX

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Tomorrows post will be a bit later, the schedule will be adhered to however.

And within a few weeks you guys are gonna see a lot more art, due to the fact that I now actually get a decent pay check.

>>5096801
Mittens is always cute and I hope he becomes canon some time in the future.
But I'm biased since I drew him. I got a bunch of old ideas I put on the backburner, like our stoat with her backpack, the rewrite of the deldar house since kabals stil aren't a thing and an idea on how our armour will look like.
Tried to make a sketch of our fight against the malice daemon but it ended up looking like shit since I suck at perpective and shading, maybe I will try again in the future if I ever get better at it though
Can't wait for some more professional art!

>>5096819
Your art is good too.

>>5096831
Most of it is either traced, drawn from using a meme template, mixing up different images, using a photo of some of my body part to know how the fuck a hand looks like, or I searched the net for something to take inspiration from, it's a very amateur work and I know it.
I'm mainly just a guy that makes memes trying my hands at drawing for fun, I find it honestly interesting seeing the result of someone that can actually grasp art and technique and turn an idea or image from their head into something real.

>>5096736
Ask in this order
>> "I don't have much intelligence on their tactics other than using a lot of technology, do you have any insights?"
>> "Like an EMP weapon or an Adriathic beamer? Cause we got those. Or are you thinking more kinetic? Like a Power Axe or a Bolter?"
>> "Right now we have about 150 capable warriors. I know that probably isn't much, but we also got a knight and a macro fabricator, what do we need to build out?"
>> "Mu do ya got any suggestions?"

>>5096907
Would you like the box

>>5096736
>Mystery Box
> "Like an EMP weapon or an Adriathic beamer? Cause we got those. Or are you thinking more kinetic? Like a Power Axe or a Bolter?"
> " What weaponry would you recommend Alpha? Our current strategy is EMP Grenades and our ships EM Gun"
> "Mu do ya got any suggestions?"
> "Right now we have about 150 capable warriors. I know that probably isn't much, but we also got a knight and a macro fabricator, what do we need to build out?"
> "I don't have much intelligence on their tactics other than using a lot of technology, do you have any insights?"

Im gonna give a bit more time to vote, I will post tonight later

>>5096744
>>5096761
I'd like to add the mystery box as well, but as a question for emps or alpha to see their reaction when they hear that we have our own pokeball with a C'tan inside.

>>5096736
>>5096761
You have to ask? FUCK YEAR MYSTERY BOX!

>>5096907
I would like to add the mystery box as well I was
>>5096907

Also happy holidays folks, wish you and yours have a good day

Merry Christmas Enjoy your mystery box christmas present

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"Well, we have dealt with some very strange foes over the past few weeks, some of which I am not even sure it would be wise to speak of. I have found a, sort of database of unorthodox tactics and useful ancient strategies. It is old enough, do you think it would have data on the black judges?" You say, basically signaling to the old man if it would be wise to ask UR or even the Scary Box for advice when dealing with the black judges.

"Such a database would be incredibly handy against such an old foe. I reckon it would be proper to use such a database if accessible Kappa. If it's old enough it may actually have a record of the first incursions. Any unreliable or untested source I would absolutely discourage and outright condemn using." The Old Man says.

"I would have to agree with Mu on this. This ancient database maybe a decent secret weapon to use against them, but you should only use trusted sources and tested weaponry." Epsilon responds.

"Speaking of weapons, Alpha- Epsilon- when dealing with these black judges- would an EMP weapon be best or would an Adriathic weapon be preferable? We got those. Or is it more of a kinetic foe were we are using slugs bolters and chain axes?" You ask

"YOU HAVE ADRIATHIC WEAPONS?" Epsilon says in an extremely loud voice over the comm. They are kind of uncommon, but it's best to address this.

"Mate I can manufacture them. I only give em to my companions and honor guard though. They are really dangerous, what with rippin the fabric of the universe apart."

The Pause that is quite long.

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"There is only one conceivable way he could manufacture Adriathics, he would have to either have an actual proper Fabricatus Array or an actual STC Library, and honestly it would only be possible if he had both." Malcador said to the Emperor who had serious ponderance on his face.

"There is no doubt now. He also only lets his honor guard and companions use Adriathics. Like father like son indeed." Malcador says causing the Emperor to chuckle a little.

"Things are starting to add up strangely. Whatever planet he must hail from, must be extremely technologically advanced. Just this sort of information being found out by the mechanicum could cause a schism. Whenever we find Kappa, we have to make sure the Martians are able to meet him, if not spend time with him." The Emperor spoke.

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"Kappa, those weapons the Adriathic, will work against some of the Black Judges excellently. However, what do you know of the black judges?" Epsilon asks

"Honestly we don't know. We were going to ask Alpha what he reccomends for weapons, we were going to use our big ol' EM gun and EMP grenades against them, but our intelligence is extremely limited to them being mockeries of life and them having a heavy reliance on technology." You say
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>>5098141

"If you are able to get EMP weapons, those will work great. Same with a big ol EM gun, whatever that's like. They are extremely hardened veterans, very powerful warriors. You cannot make mistakes against them and expect to live with a smaller force. You will have to use Guerrilla tactics, or stand off attacks against them, if you could figure away to turn them against each other that would also be preferable. Every soldier you lose, will be utilized by them. Do not let them take prisoners." Alpha says in a very cold tone.

"Speaking of smaller sizes, what kind of force do you have?" Epsilon asks

"Thanks to the effort of Rho, we have 150 well trained soldiers. I know that is very little, but we also have a knight and a macro fabricator." You say

And again the silence is deafening.

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"They have retaken the Rumi. That ship was supposedly destroyed by the Ganth" The Emperor says, and you are not sure what relevance this has

"One of the greatest ships of it's class, that is the only one that fit in a macrofabricator. This confirms so much. They retook one of humanities greatest ships from the Ganth. This is truly a great boon for the fleet." Malcador says and you look at the two of them

"He said earlier that he had other ships as well. How many others do you think he has?" You ask the two of them

"What?" The Emperor asks looking at you shocked.

"He said once over the comm off handedly, and I am not sure if he meant for this to get out, that he had to get used to saying Commodore because that commands multiple ships." You point out and The Emperor smiles

"He's like a pirate lord of old, one of our own out in the void taking the fight to the space fairing xenos threats. It's quite beautiful. He has to be the eleventh." The Emperor says.

"It is odd. Considering that he was blasted across the galaxy and he happened to land on a planet that would be extremely well suited to him." Malcador points out.

"Imagine the possibilities my old friend." The Emperor says.

"I'd much rather know the reality. However, this does seem quite helpful to the crusade."

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>>5098142
"If, and if, you truly have a macrofab and a knight, I would highly suggest outfitting your small unit with those EMP grenades, maybe some armor and if you could make another knight or two, that would probably be your best bet." Epsilon says

"If you do not have the materials or time, I would armor your 150 men to the teeth, teach them your best asymmetric tactics, and avoid a fair fight at all cost. The black judges are a serious threat, but if you eliminate them, you should be able to find any information they have on the Ganth homeworld." Alpha says.

"I will take your advice to heart. Speaking of, Mu do you have any pointers?" You ask to the old man.

"You should, in theory," and when the old man says in theory like that, it means that he assuming you won't make a dummy mistake

"Be able to make four knights in two weeks. Where the hell ya'd fit em in that ship of yours, is beyond me. Especially since I know for a fact you are also doing a trade mission. Also- you'd have to find four knight pilots. And good luck with that." The old man is telling you not to make the knights without outright saying it because you'd have to dump the mokka and Jerah would probably kill ya in ya sleep.

"However- assuming ya got ya standad order of battle. You may be, with what information ya got, and what sources ya got, maybe able to make somethings just as good as a knight, or one really good knight and kit out them 150. Maybe take council with those around ya." The old man says giving a hint to talk to Meera.

"Thank you Mu. It was good talkin to ya again. I shall contact shortly when I get to a good transmission point." You say

"Don't hesitate to contact me if you need." Alpha says.

"Continue doing your great work. Rho it was a pleasure talking with you, albeit briefly. Do not hesitate to reach out to either Alpha or I" Epsilon says in a very encouraging tone.

"I believe I shall in the future." Roboute says and then there is the silence. You put the comms on the charger, as they are starting to get low and Roboute nods to you.

"Something tells me Mu spoke between the lines quite a bit." Roboute says.

"Mate, The Old Man is so clandestine at times it's worrying. We need to go talk to Meera, that Data Packet of hers holds the Key."

"However, Mu also said we should talk to your database, which is confusing to me."

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>Talk to UR first

>Talk to Meera First

>Talk to them both at once

The mystery box was
"Well, we have dealt with some very strange foes over the past few weeks, some of which I am not even sure it would be wise to speak of. I have found a, sort of database of unorthodox tactics and useful ancient strategies. It is old enough, do you think it would have data on the black judges?" Mentioning UR and the scary box without talking about them.

It also gave you the potential to manufacture another knight.

>>5098143
>>Talk to them both at once

Is Alpha Alpharius or Angron?

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>>5098226
Ah, Angron never had to use one.

Who'd Sigma be, Lorgar or Horus?

>>5098143
>Talk to them both at once
>>5098233
Sanguinius

>>5098226
Also he is Alpharius, QM is following the newish novel that he was raised by the Emperor

>>5098143
>Talk to them both at once

>>5098311
I am following some of the older fluff, which I felt that was done a disservice, most of the newer fluff that I feel is acceptable and I am trying really hard to only use concepts which are actually possible in lore. Believe me when I say sometimes that is hard.

>>5098520
I think you have done good so far Old Man, the most out there thing until now is the C'tan shard AI Emperor, and even then it still makes sense.

>>5098143
>Talk to them both at once

>>5098143
>Talk to them both at once

>>5098310
Sanguinius isn't Sigma.

>>5098744
He is, since he is the only primarch whose name start with S.

>>5098797
He doesn't even have a dog or power claws.

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>>5098799
But it is a fact anon, and they care how you feel.
You may try to deny it, fight against your cruel fate, but you are doomed to fail.
Because truth is, it was rigged from the start.

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>>5098811
Wolf Armor!

Ah the memes.

You quickly grab the ship comms

"Pygmallius, Meera, to the captains quarters with the data" You say and look over to Roboute and walk back to your room where UR and Meera are already waiting with Erihapti excitedly hopping by the door.

"Are your days always like this?" He asks

"Nah. This days just special." You say

"Captain if I may impose, my vocal issue is a pressing concern."

"We'll fix you up right after this meeting. I'm sure it's getting old for you by now. Meera, what did the data packet hold for us?"

"A whole lot! One game changer too, a salvage array and this thing called a Tanhauser Array- it can jilt another ship into the warp out pull em out! He also sent a note saying 'figure you may need this too' and it's a list of knights that our ship with our current ship could build. Finally, in the other part of the data packet, he said that the schools will be done before we get back, and may even have their first classes. He also said he intends to teach you everything he knows, and 'your honor guard too'." Meera says and you look at the data packet. Then you look up to Meera with shifty eyes

"Uh huh." You say skeptically, knowing full well the old man would intend that.

"What?" Meera says in a funny tone

"You think he's gonna teach you all dat." You say

"Well I don't think anyone can learn all that he knows but I think I can try." She says and you stop trying and start grinning again.

"Okay Meera, we got news on the black judges they look scary as the Leviathan. So we need to make some choices, and Pyg we need to know what you know of them to make moves." You say and Deliah, who is supposed to be napping, sighs and lets out

"Are we doing this with Roboute too or is it just a general idea because I keep getting names confused about our resident goat herder." Deliah says

"Yeah Deliah, we are still using Pygmmalius Technius Arturious's nickname rather than his formal one until he fully signs on to the accord" You say which is all true. Technically, while UR is crew- he hasn't signed the contract yet. And he doesn't miss a beat

" I will not sign the accord until you recognize certain issues that I have and they are dealt with."
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>>5098871

"Fair enough, we'll fix it after this. Which Roboute unless you want to learn some complex voice box procedures for someone who has a lot of organ tissue issues, I'd say go tell your troops about the black judges once I get to work on Pyg. Meera you can inform the crew. Deliah can be my assistant." You say and you hear, in it's full spirit, which is the best sign you have had in a day, Deliah's infamous single bark of laughter.

"If you gonna sham ya gonna help." You say and Delia makes a gesture that would normally be incredibly rude, but the fact that she is actually seeming better is good.

"I know a lot about the black judges. I could practically teach a course on them. What do you need to know about them?

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The memes and the christmas spirit has recharged the Mystery Box Option which isn't so mysterious this time around.

Pick three

>> What weaknesses do they have?
>> What strategies do they use?
>> What would be the best way for a force our size to defeat them?
>> We have a few options, to include making another knight and armor and weapons for our crew, what do you suggest?
>> How do you know about them?
>> What do we need to worry about them?
>> Meera get that waste water barrel, I'm gonna need it to help with pyg's implant
>> Write in

>>5098872
>> What weaknesses do they have?
>> What strategies do they use?
>> What would be the best way for a force our size to defeat them?

>>5098872
I'm this order
>> What weaknesses do they have?
>> What strategies do they use?
>> What do we need to worry about them?

And the mystery box.. cause mystery box
>> Meera get that waste water barrel, I'm gonna need it to help with pyg's implant

>>5098872
> Meera get that waste water barrel, I'm gonna need it to help with pyg's implant
> What strategies do they use?
> What would be the best way for a force our size to defeat them?
> We have a few options, including making another knight and armour and weapons for our crew, what do you suggest?

>>5098872
>> What weaknesses do they have?
>> What strategies do they use?
>> What would be the best way for a force our size to defeat them?
Looks like we hould shitpost more often

Gonna post in a little bit after dinner.

Seeing a mystery box turned down. Neat. Let it be said that /qst/ has restraint when need be.

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"Pyg, I will work on your vocal implants after this. But I need to know first how best to handle the Black Judges so I can at least operate on ya with some level calm." You say and UR's Emotive turns to the once again mysterious XD symbol.

"Alright Cap. What do you need to know."

"Primarily? We need to know a way for a force our size to defeat them, accounting for other things we could build of course such as armor, the spare knight etc."

"Armor" UR says almost instantly.

"You have the weapons, but Armor, strong good armor, the right tactics. If they are operating around Olympia with the ganth, they are probably if anything, conducting a slaver raid. So we need to be ready for a combined force. You need armor, in the form of shields. They have weapons that will literally destroy anything it comes into contact- like your adriathic axe. Except you will probably see more of them. So assume if it's a black judge they will have something to break your armor, and you need force fields and ionic shields. As for another knight, yes. Obviously. If I could see the patterns of what you have I could recommend something that would hold up well and be useful later in addition to against black judges. Which may have there own version of a knight. So you need better armor, you need any extra you can get. You may have to outfit your unit with weapons suited to fighting them. Last time I checked, you should have enough raw material. But anything that could normally kill a human, will kill a black judge." UR says.

"Well that's easy. They similar to us or something?" You ask.

"No Kolinaisi. They aren't similar to you. They are humans. They are a mockery of what humanity was. They are living husks and shells, genetors and humans driven to peak of physicality. They are a dark mirror of humanity. Which is why they survived the dark age of technology as they did. They were and are human. They just lost their humanity. Not that many humans have had the spark since the creation of my kind. They are different." And the last part hurts you a bit more than the rest. The Ganth, once human and the Black Judges, are human. Both enslaving their fellow humans. It's despicable. It's Abhorrent

"Just Wrong." You say through gritted teeth.

"Agreed." Roboute states planely.

"What strategies do they use?" You say and another mysterious emotive appears ' ;>_>; ' and UR makes a strange noise. You definitely need to get em a better vocalizer.

"None you will like."

"Tell me anyways"

>>5099939

"Where to begin. There primary assault and shock troops are humans that have been trapped in their own mind, and are so broken that they fight with eagerness and zeal that is truly disturbing, but not as disturbing as they drugs they are on and the genetic implants they are given. Mind you- many of these shock and assault troops are taken slaves that are converted to this. Then they have their true believers. Their nobles. Who are just as eager, and just as strong, but have better combat drugs and weapons, with a lot more skill and are deadlier than the enslaved zealots. These are the foes you want them to have. They use these to overwhelm smaller armies, weaken units, and break defenses. They are thrown at problems. Then you have the next tier, their nobles. They have turned themselves into monsters. They are strong. They are fast. They are smart. They usually lead smaller units. You are the only one here who can fight them because with every attack a di-coronal electrical discharge will blast you thanks to their helmets. These will likely hide behind fortifications or armor and strike at a distance until they no longer can. In which case they will start using actual tactics and strategies, though they act more independently. Then you have the scourges, which their generals and greater heroes control. These, are metal armored boxes and structures that you would recognize as just walking tanks. They too have greater technology and ray guns that could punch a hole into a knight that is without a shield. They will surely have at least two of these. And they will be constantly reminding you of their presence by punishing any mistake made, and putting constant pressure on any attack. They will first, no matter their opponent, detect if they can target and enslave. They will try to end the fight non fatally and take as many prisoners as possible so they can extend their lives. They will put higher priority on the strong and young to steal more life force. If they determine they cannot take anyone alive, they will quickly and efficiently move to extermination tactics. This will be sudden. If they decide quickly to just stop engaging and a retreat seems sudden, they will likely switch to bombardment, artillery, and energy beaming. This is preferable because if they chose this tactic you would not have to work to fight hordes of enemies and smaller amounts and their technology. They are more prone to defensive actions unless they are on a raid.

"That's a bit there." Meera says.
" Not really, this is just most likely what you would face against you. If it was on the rock of judgement or another actual planet then it would be different and they would use much more."

"Well what weaknesses do they have?" You ask

>>5099942

"They're only human after all. So viral weapons biologics, obliteration, more advanced psychological tactics, acid. However- for them specifically? They have an over-reliance on technology in their upper ranks. Their lower ranks are incredibly undertrained. They are little more than meat puppets in most cases, many of them remotely controlled. If you were to destroy the controller, you would have a very confused, very angry host of drugged up, insane, traumatized living weapons. If it was even severed, by say an EMP, it would cause confusion in the ranks and disrupt them. Their scourges, while incredibly powerful, are slow and ponderous, and if you can manage to out range them, you could theoretically not worry about them. Better yet if you could hit them with an EMP weapon or gun, it would make it nothing more than a motionless bunker, and they would probably die shortly after cut off from life support. The problem is their shields cover these weaknesses, if you can knock out their shields it exposes all their weaknesses.


"I am surprised that an army has such a single point of failure." Roboute points out


That normally wouldn't be the case, but this isn't on their homeworld. On their terms, you wouldn't have those options. While they are on a raid, those become a distinct way to deal with them. Effective weapons against them are not rendered useless while they are on the move. Additionally another weakness, is if the ganth are involved, they will probably have some level of conflicting interest. If they are both trying to take slaves they may turn. This is, of course if they are on planet, and not in orbit on a moon. If it's space combat, we use the fierce, your fighters, and your pocket corvettes and do not even board. Their ships are death traps and designed to be as inhospitable for human life as possible to prevent others from boarding them, exception being slaver halls, which are just enough for their new fodder to survive. If you engage them on land, and they feel that they are not capable of victory they will flee outright. They will not have any last stands. This is a weakness that while worth mentioning, has it's own issues, but if you cause that while they are in orbit, they may flee to planetside.

"Thanks Pyg. This is good information. Let me work on your voice box for ya." You say, and Roboute leaves.

"So, after all that, what do you feel we should do? Should we make some of the upgrades from the datapacket or should we make an extra knight? " Meera asks as you begin work on UR.

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First choose

> Make an extra knight to assist
>Don't make an extra knight to assist


Then

> Make one of the data packets upgrades now
> Wait to make the upgrades when you are out of the warp.


Finally

Pick which one should be more focused on in troop upgrades

> Armor
>Weaponry

>>5099945
First choose
>Don't make an extra knight to assist
Don't see us finding a pilot for the thing unless Kolinaisi gets in it, though I think he would be a better asset on the ground moving fast
Then

> Make one of the data packets upgrades now
Would like to see what specific options we have along with a timeline for how long it would take to add to the ship

Finally

Pick which one should be more focused on in troop upgrades

> Armor
I'm just thinking about the survivability of our troops any other's in the case the enemy tries to bord the ship while we are out fighting should we have a planetside fight

>>5099945
Make the knight
Make data packets
Armour

>>5099945
>Don't make an extra knight to assist
I don't onow if we have the time to try and find a pilot.
> Make one of the data packets upgrades now
The array is good, it should fuck them over when they try to run away.
> Armor
Old Man, is chooaing armour means we won't have EMPs and adriatics, or just that we won't have them for every soldier?
Because by what UR said, we only need to use them when attacking the leadership, and the rest can use normal weaponry.

>>5100168
Choosing Armor means that everyone will have a shield/armor. You guys mentioned EMPs more than enough times for it to be at least an EMP weapon for everyone but not everyone running around with an Adriathic combi-weapon.

Choosing weaponry would mean that everyone would have supped up Adriathic - EMP weapons and multiple EMP grenades per person, with not as many people in shields.

>>5099997
Your specific options are what was available for the Old Man's ship.

Namely the Tanhauser Array and the Salvage Array.

You could theoretically do the stealth array since it is researched.

If you choose to build one of the data packet upgrades it will be completed before encountering the black judges.

>>5099945

Can Robute pilot the potential extra knight?

> Make one of the data packets upgrades now
The Array

> Armor

>>5100211
*Tanhauser Array

>>5100211
Theoretically Roboute could more so than anyone else

>>5100507
Knight Primarch? Pri-Knight?
Sold! Ive wanted this since we passed up the chance to try out that big knight back on the homeworld.

>>5100211
>>5099945
> Make an extra knight to assist

>>5100612
But then we are going to have to dump Jerah's moka.

>>5100629
No. I suppose I didn't make it clear enough, but the old man was implying that one knight more knight would not cause issues. You could theoretically build out 4 knights before reaching Olympia, but there would be no space for Jerrahs mokka, so you would have to dump it somewhere and come back for at least part of it. The fierce could hold a lot more than 4 knights, however- the issue is that Jerrahs big mokka really is that big.

One knight is fine. Anything over one knight will require a mokka dump unless you guys decide to do squires which would be really weird because then it takes two people and be a weirder pain for me because I actually hadn't considered that people may choose to make some squires over another knight.

Next post is going to be from Angron so people can readjust after reading this if they read wrong, and it's about time I angron posted anyways.

>>5100651
So we can build one more knight with no problem? I thought it meant that our cargo hold could hold one knight period, and Lancer is already occupying it.
If that's the case I'm changing my vote for a knight. But I want to give Nasi a chance to pilot it before Bob, just because I like the little guy.

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If knights are chosen, because I am a lazy bastard pos per the random person who flashed a glock at me during security rounds, thank the emperor I only have two more days of this shit full time

Here is a lexicanium link to knights.

https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Imperial_Knight

The fierce can theoretically make any knight, or some weird hybridized combination, but you have to give me a justification for a Magera with a Preceptor gun, or if you guys are feeling it an Acastus pattern because that is pushing the upper limits of space of one knight, and the crew are going to be getting really cozy with the Mokka.

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>>5100673
"Angron! Our scouts have returned from their mission. They bring good news!" Maccarius, one of the civilian recruits into your 'freemen' militia and thankfully one of the more competent ones and one of the more reliable messengers. The importance of this must be great as the first 'official consulship meeting' is well underway and the announcement shocks the rest of the 'Tetrarchy' of Titus, Gaius and Cincinnatus and the fact that the guards let him in, means that it is good news.

"What news from the front?" Gaius asks in a pleased tone.

"Sir, we have been finally, able to find the advancing army, and we were able to get accurate numbers. While the size of the horde is quite large, it is mostly primitive, while there are a few advanced regiments, they are largely decentralized and disorganized, like we were told. Our scouts were also able to place them at 4 months out before they could bring their largest force to bare. We may start seeing scouts and a vanguard in two months. Our scout ship, which has been so graciously donated to us, has made this a lot easier!" Maccarius says. Nobody is really sure who 'owns' the scout ship. But the race to industrialize has been something that Titus and Cincinnatus have been working themselves hard on. You and Gaius have been trying to prepare the cities, and the territories. Kolinaisi, had the foresight to give two fabricators along with the weapons, and the two quickly turned into two dozen. This made arming and creating defenses markedly easier. It wasn't as easy as making guns though. Shelters were one thing. Guns required not just the parts, but the raw material for both powder, plasma, electricity, or nuclear energy. Securing resources had now become the primary function of the military which Gaius had become quite fond of, as it made him feel more like a tactician again. And of course Gaius has something to say

"Angron! What say you of this?"

"Nothing has changed. We need to make strong defenses for the outlying territories so we can do our final push. Titus and Cincinnatus will continue to improve the internal structure but You and I, will have to push outward eventually." You say and there are few cheers and some hubub from senators, though to be fair they probably would have cheered if you had spoken gibberish.

"I agree." Titus says- and of course he does, he is incredibly content with doing as he has been while Cincinnatus practically holds the republic on his shoulders while you and Gaius ready the armies and deal with raids. Titus wasn't terrible at his job, it's just that he couldn't hold a candle to Cincinnatus, and he knew it. So he would speak like this and wait to see what Cincinnatus would say as would everyone else in the damned senatorial hall.
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>>5100729

"I grow tired of this post. I just want to go back to fishing and my simple life." and here we go again, Cincinnatus saying how we must stay the course and

"We should act. We have the enemy in a position outside our borders where we know where they are going and what they are doing. We have a superior army. Our numbers may be smaller but we have superior leaders and superior equipment. No more waiting for the enemy to knock on our door. The time to restore the world to a rightful place is now. A man as old as I should not-" He begins to clutch his chest and everyone but you and Gaius get up and move at the poor old man like vultures.

"I am fine. Our position is not. Gaius. Angron. Are the troops ready?" He coughs.

"Absolutely." You say standing up.

"And willing." Gaius says giving you a smile.

"Then it's settled. Ready the armies. Angron- those new troops of yours, you ready to have them marching?" Cincinnatus says and Gaius grins as he has been dying to hear about the progress of what you have been working on
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>> "The Scholae Palatinae are ready to ride into battle for honor and glory." Your new elite cavalry units have been waiting for this on the 'hover bikes' that had been recently discovered during Kolinaisi's visit, and one of the few things that could be easily manufactured.

>> "The Artilerija Nova have been waiting to test their cannons on these foes" the new unit is a splinter of the revolutionary fighters, who had joined with the defectors of the other army in making an effective ranged unit that reliably deals with distant foes

>> "The Collegio Praetoria has been a hidden blade too long it's time to use it" The fearsome unit of spies and assassins that were freed taught your gladiators incredibly well, creating capable warriors who were able to operate tactically and independently against larger forces with great efficiency

>> "The Gladitorio are ready to fight for the Republic." The unit was entirely freedmen and volunteers whom have been trained by you and yours personally in all matter of combat and every conceivable weapon. 'A jack of all trades is master of none, but more often than not better than master of one' as Oenomaus would tell you.

>>5100730

Forgot

1. You can only pick one

2. >> Write in

if you choose a write in a unit, please give a good definition of what they would be and how they would fit in.

So-
>>5099945
Is still out for a vote, because I didn't clarify the knight portion enough, and I feel I should allow people to reclarify or double down on their stance.

and

>>5100730
Which is choosing what kind of on world unit Angron leads.

>>5100730
> "The Scholae Palatinae are ready to ride into battle for honor and glory." Your new elite cavalry units have been waiting for this on the 'hover bikes' that had been recently discovered during Kolinaisi's visit, and one of the few things that could be easily manufactured.
>>5100739
if we do make the knight I would suggest the Knight Atrapos because it's smaller than the Acastus but still packs a punch and as a primarch (especially one who communes with machine spirits) we could easily reduce or eliminate the downside.

>>5100673
What is Lancer's pattern?
>>5100730
>> "The Artilerija Nova have been waiting to test their cannons on these foes" the new unit is a splinter of the revolutionary fighters, who had joined with the defectors of the other army in making an effective ranged unit that reliably deals with distant foes
I like explosions.

>>5100764
Lancers pattern is a Knight Lancer. His nickname and pilot name is lancer because it's what he does and he is good at it.

>>5100767
In that case, than we should go for either a Castellan for long range to synergise with Lancer, a Castigator do deal with the Black Judges hordes or an Atrapos to deal with their heavy duty.

>>5100730

>>5100730
>>> "The Gladitorio are ready to fight for the Republic." The unit was entirely freedmen and volunteers whom have been trained by you and yours personally in all matter of combat and every conceivable weapon. 'A jack of all trades is master of none, but more often than not better than master of one' as Oenomaus would tell you.

>>5101090
and the previous post how do you wish to vote?

>>5101091
oh shit i forgot
> Don't make an extra knight to assist
> Make one of the data packets upgrades now
> Armor

Tonight may be complicated and may get posted later. I will also post the weekend holiday schedule later tonight.

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NYE schedule:

12/30: Post will probably be evening or late late night if anything unless it is done in the morning
12/31 : Post will be early to mid afternoon
1/1: Post time to be determined, probably mid afternoon
1/2: Post will be evening to late
1/3: Likely late afternoon before evening, schedule will likely be this way until February while getting adjusted for new awesome job that I have been waiting the better part of a decade to get.

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Due to way votes are and how I have tallied, I am going to come up with a compromise position.

Before you shout your answer, you ponder briefly what Kolinaisi would do in this position.

How was your brother? Where was he now and what was he doing? Had he maybe found another brother? Was he off to fight a greater foe or free more people. Whatever happened to that poor xenos? These questions would have to be answered when he returned. Hopefully by then you wouldn't be in the middle of a campaign. Hopefully right now he was relaxing and not doing anything too stressful.


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"NO MATE DON'T AGH. DELIAH GET THE THRICE DAMNED TINY SOCKET SET." You shout out. This was the most stressful thing you had done all week.

Forget fighting the Rak'Gol.

Not dealing with the planning for the black judges.

No.

It was upgrading UR's Damned voice modulator.

It's infuriatingly tiny, the parts are fragile, and the area where it is done, is in such a place that you can't manipulate the armor and parts easily, because your hands are too big and the area for it was centimeters and millimeters. Worse, you can't get anyone else to do it, because due to UR being a man of iron, there is live electricity that would probably fry anyone else trying to do this. So the only one who can do it safely is you. And it's so tiny and delicate you can't put much pressure on it. Then suddenly the tiny socket for the tiniest bolt, was in your hand and Deliah's hand were on your neck, in what you think is her trying to calm you down with her massaging your neck. It does help with the tension in your neck, but this is the first time any of your honor guard have done something like this. It isn't much, her hands are not too big and her physical strength, while greater than any other honor guard, isn't as strong as needed to make a greater impact from that kinda therapy. But it's way better than nothing and the effort is nice.

"Thank you." You say in a less angered tone.

"You are very welcome cap. Now explain how we are doing this again, it'll help me explain to the crew why we're going this route with the black judges."

"Okay. So we are choosing Armor over a weapons focus, we already have enough good weapons to deal with whatever horde we have, and just handing out beamers and volkite guns isn't exactly safe. We'll just make a bunch of EMP stuff, and maybe some shock shields. I have seen a design for a thing called an Iron Halo, that we can probably make have EMP capacity, or Shock capacity." You say as you are able to zero in on the tiny parts that you have to manipulate, that you aren't sure that if nasi was here he could do if he was shock proof.

"Okay, that I got. Also you clearly need to surf when we get time on Olympia you are clearly a bit more stressed than normal. This Tanhauser array?" Deliah tells you the obvious, but in her kindest tone.

>>5101769


"The Tanhauser array is incase they try to bail, or if we need to. It's a real powerful weapon, especially since they probably have a larger fleet. Normally I would be about getting that salvage array in order so we can commandeer ships easier, but if these ships are like them, we can probably just hit em with the main gun and board em and take what's left." You point out. as you FINALLY install the key tiny bit to allow for something better than a monotone emulator.

"Yeah, what about the Knight though?" Deliah says migrating to your shoulders. You start wrapping up and securing down everything, but being careful to not nick anything.

"We need to talk to lancer about it honestly. Part of me wants to do it, part of me thinks we may need the space. Lancer will probably know best, and if we can even do it. Remember it takes a knight pilot to do it, and there is all sorts of really technical aspects. Not just anyone can do it. So we have to find someone first, if we have someone. Then I have to pick out which knight!" You say as you start tightening up and closing the voice modulator with your upgrades.

"Th-th-thankyou Captain. This, actually sounds acceptable. You can probably tell a lot easier when I attempt sarcasm now." UR says playing with their voice going from a scary accurate mimic of you, to one that sounded like frank. It scares you quite a bit.

"You sound pretty fancy for a goat herder." You say and his emotive is one of shock.

"The Goats! Thank you captain for reminding me of that task. Hmm" UR says and then circles a few different knights in the packet.

"Those four. Those would work best, have lancer choose one of those." UR says and then darts out.

As you get up from your little work bench Deliah sits back down on the bed and smirks

"I can't believe that humanity almost lost a fight to that one. What we gonna find next? We found the weird orange monkeys, two of your brothers, a flippin AI, and don't get me started on that scary box that I can't see but some how casts a shadow wherever it is." Deliah says

"At this rate I think we may find an actual planet made of diamond. But I'd just settle for a peaceful planet to trade with." And it is something that you say sadly. The amount of conflict in the galaxy that is present worries you a little. Is everyone in this galaxy fighting?

"We'll find it Cap. You want me to tag along while you go talk to lancer or you want me to rest up a bit more?" Deliah asks.

"Tag along. I need a fresh set of eyes on this knight business after this. " You say handing the packet of knights to her
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>>5101774

"You want me to pick out a knight?" She says she follows you out the door

"You are most used to battle and have seen a lot of combat. What do you think?" You ask her

"I can barely say some of these names, but our friend has a point. I think we should wait till we see lancer. But I like this one." She says pointing to the one labeled Atrapos, whatever that word actually means.

"Why?" You ask

"I like the way it looks, and it looks fierce." She says and you let out a little chuckle

"Like our ship?"

"Like our ship." She says and the two of you walk with Erihapti bounding up behind you, and you pet her gently.

"Crew briefing on the black judges first, or we talk to lancer first?"

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>> "Lancer. Let's know what would work best against the black judges first before we announce our strategy."

>> "The Crew, let's have everyone on the same page first then go to Lancer about it."

Also you can still vote for which unit you want since we are still at a tie on which unit Angron has trained.

>>5101779
>> "Lancer. Let's know what would work best against the black judges first before we announce our strategy."

Also, unrelated.

Art I will try to commission art bi-weekly once I start getting paid at new job.
1. Family portrait
2. Kolinaisi preparing to surf
3. Kolinaisi fighting the lord of despair
4. Kolinaisi and old man
5. ???

>>5101779
> "Lancer. Let's know what would work best against the black judges first before we announce our strategy."

>>5101769
Ugh, always annoys me when someone tases someone on TV or a Book while that person is touching them and the taser discriminates on ho's holding the taser so it only tases the guy it's poking instead of conducting through everything.

Stop massaging the lightning man.

>>5101981
I mean primarch bullshit is a facto here

>>5102040
No, she should be shocked unless she's wearing rubber gloves. Why doesn't a Jokaero with rubber gloves handle the surgery?

>>5101779
>>> "Lancer. Let's know what would work best against the black judges first before we announce our strategy."
I think we should go with two Armigers.
Armigers do not use Throne Mechanicum but Helm Mechanicum, and if we can have the Helm Mechanicum function at a decent range we can do some silly shit with having Kolinaisi and Roboute both neurosynched to an Armiger mini Knight. The headspace neaded to pilot two bodies in two different places at the same time might be a bit much however...

>>5100730
>> "The Scholae Palatinae are ready to ride into battle for honor and glory." Your new elite cavalry units have been waiting for this on the 'hover bikes' that had been recently discovered during Kolinaisi's visit, and one of the few things that could be easily manufactured.
Also, Grav bikes are great. If we can get those imported we can focus production cycles on something else like more voidships or knights, and have better connections between the islands.

>>5101981
>>5102045
Shit.

I try to be accurate, and will retcon it that she was wearing surgical gloves. Got a vote friend?

>>5101779
> "Lancer. Let's know what would work best against the black judges first before we announce our strategy."

>>5101779
>> "Lancer. Let's know what would work best against the black judges first before we announce our strategy."

>>5101779
>>> "The Crew, let's have everyone on the same page first then go to Lancer about it."

A million apologies. I have fallen victim crunch and a family gathering with the waifu.

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"We need to talk to Lancer first. I don't wanna be goin off half cocked and tellin the crew a plan we not actually doin." You say and Deliah takes of the gloves she has to scratch Erihapti behind the ears.

"That's great, I'm sure he will have a better plan for this scenario and give us some realistic opinions." Deliah says and as if he was summoned by the conversation Lancer stops on the gangway.

"Talk to you about what?" He asks, you and Deliah turn to each other and just motion back to the captiains quarters.

"We need to talk to you about some tactical issues and dealin with the black judges." You say as the three of you walk back.

"I knew that you guys would ask this sooner or later." He says and you both turn to him

"No I haven't fought them. Just Ganth, Drukhari and Orks. They brought a Black Judge War Machine one time and that was the hardest battle I had ever had to deal with. Fortunately we had good positioning." He says but before he can continue Deliah holds up a finger.

"Not exactly. While your tactics are appreciated mate, we have a bigger issue." Deliah says laying out the data sheets

"You have plans for more knights? Does this mean you can manufacture more parts now?" He says looking extremely hopeful.

"Mate we can theoretically make a lot more than parts. We need your opinion on something else." You say

"What is that?"

"We want to know, if we make another knight, what kind should we make and what other considerations may go into making a new one?" You ask and he looks a bit shocked.

"Have you a list of pilot candidates because that is actually more important than which knight you choose." He says

"We have a short list, namely Roboute, Nasi, Frank, Meera or Rongo unless you got any other suggestions." You say and he rolls his eyes

"And you also have to consider what happens if you take them off the battlefield." He says.

"So what ya tellin me is I need to adjust my list." You tell him

"Yes. I also think that you will probably want, for at least dealing with black judges the Atrapos or a Castigator, unless you want to do two Moriax Armigers- it's less taxing honestly no throne mechanicum, only a helm and since they are new, and there is no real throne but mine, they would just be linked. But that's two pilots. And they'd have to be close. So that basically makes it you and Roboute running around, or two other people that are close." He says

"But it's doable?" You ask

"Yes. It is possible, but I'd honestly suggest talking to those you think worthy, then having them draw lots. Unless you go the two Armigers, in which I would only suggest you and Roboute."

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Pick an option

>> Talk to candidates first, see who is up for it and then have them draw lots.

>> Talk to Roboute, see if he wants to pilot an Armiger with ya

>> Talk to each candidate individually, then pick the best one.

>>5103020
Additionally

>> Write in

And

>> ask lancer who he would have be a knight then ask them

>>5103020
>> Talk to each candidate individually, then pick the best one.
>> Ask lancer who he would have be a knight then ask them
I'm going with Nasi, it's a kid piloting a giant robot, our victory would be garanteed.

>>5103020
>> ask lancer who he would have be a knight then ask them
>> Talk to each candidate individually, then pick the best one.

>>5103123
>Support
I still want to go Atrapos because fuck your armour.

>>5103495
The Atrapos would be good to deploy against their leadership and fuck them up, meanwhile the Castigator could cut down the horde and allow our troop to EMP spam the big boys.
A Castellan would be perfect, it can deal with mass of enemies, melts armour, has a long range so it could deal with the leaders from afar and has good shields that can even defend in a area. Problem is that it's way bigger and more complex, and would need a more experienced pilot, unless we pull a prodigy out of nowhere.

Lads. A thousand apologies. I am going to wait for a few more votes before I do the next Kolinaisi write in. Tomorrow, expect a bigger write up.

This old man post is a reward and was made because of how far you got so fast.

As a result, I have to do a lot more writing, as we are past the point for a lot of pre-written stuff because we got to such a weird part in the story tree. However, this is one of the most powerful ones.

Also this is making a lot of things curious to me. I will field any questions until next post, more so than usual.
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The Old man studied his library. There was one book that stood alone proudly. A poetic eda. The closest book was an old dusty leather bound Journal.

He knew eventually he would have to use it again, further more he would have to teach it to Kolinaisi in order for his plan to even have a chance of working. Worse, Kolinaisi would have to get it right on the first try. He would have to do this, and he'd have to extend his life further. This is if the battery leak didn't go super critical.

The old man saw what had come before. The timeline was all messed up. This crusade had started very early. Earlier than it had any right to.

Then there was the other factors. The timeline began divergence long before that. Kolinaisi was just one part of the equation. In the other timeline, there was the terrible plan. This time- it was different. Someone else formed the Cognitae, and they did their foolish acts. In this timeline, the founder of that order was someone who learned from him. This time- he taught. He was a teacher, a professor, a scientist of renown. Like the other Golden Men he was content to lurk, but his mastery of cybernetics and genetic editing were so good he made friends. And Acquaintances. This time he was, better. He helped with the auramite society and the sigilitte order and was a reclaimer of the lost and earned the rank of Restitutor. Then he saw how far things had changed and he fled, taking all technology he could find. Everything. Knowing what would come. All the technology. All the science. All the basics he knew.

It could only take him so far. His battery could be fixed, but his body would have to be rebuilt in a way that could only be answered through the most powerful of genetic alchemy and the most potent biologica. Even his very limited psyker powers only kind of helped hold back death. Yet there was the one answer. And it was a terrifying one.

He looked at his old journal, next to the book. There were maybe 100 people who knew what the language was on the cover. Maybe half of them knew the title. And you could count the people on one hand who dared to read or recite. All but one copy had been destroyed by him. Kolinaisi's daddy. Neoth. Or whatever he was going by these days. Something starting with an E. He picked up the book. And looked at the journal and picked up as well.

>>5104095
"Computer add both items that I am holding on the forbidden list. Grant only access to myself and Kolinaisi. Not his brothers. If anyone else demands access while he or I are not present, upload a copy of document, store it in memory for Kolinaisi or Myself under 'garlic yum shark recipe' then instantly destroy the objects." The old man stated.

"The Epic of Gilgamesh and Personal Journal notes on The Epic of Gilgamesh and other Miscellanea added to forbidden list. Deposit when ready." The computer says, and the old man looked at the book.

He shook a little. The epic of gilgamesh alone wasn't special. It was an interesting story. The languages that it was printed in, however, is what made it special.

This book. This Tome. Was the last and most complete record of Enuncia.

Kolinaisi would have to learn a few words, to make sure the operation goes right. Kolinaisi would have to know the risks. If he learned it now- it could make this easier. It was a simple text packet. Kolinaisi would get it in a week. But he would have to read it. A simple mistake could break his jaw and scar his throat. Some words simply would cause teeth to fall out.

Whatever future was, the only person Enuncia could be trusted to is Kolinaisi.

But should anyone be trusted?

>> Burn the book. Keep the journal. Teach Kolinaisi personally, after you explain it to him.

>> Save both books, explain everything to Kolinaisi then teach him when he gets back.

>> Save both books. Explain everything to Kolinaisi, give him a packet and have lessons.

>> Explain everything to Kolinaisi, ask him if he wants to learn. Then decide if you wish to burn the books.

>> Write in

>>5104098
That's right lads

Your speed has been rewarded with Enuncia. The Old Man would only consider teaching this, if Kolinaisi had gotten to the point where he would be going after the black judges with a small force and had found two other primarchs.

There was very little chance of this happening.

>>5104098
>> Save both books, explain everything to Kolinaisi then teach him when he gets back.
Fuck yeah, we get the magic language. We already shit talked the daenons into fucking up, now we get to kill them while doing it.

>>5104098
> Save both books, explain everything to Kolinaisi then teach him when he gets back.

>>5104098
> Save both books, explain everything to Kolinaisi then teach him when he gets back.

>>5104098
>> Explain everything to Kolinaisi, ask him if he wants to learn. Then decide if you wish to burn the books.
Burn burn burn burn burn

The Old Man put the books in the file, saving them for now, realizing that one day he may have to burn the notes he worked a lifetime of study on. He then looked at some notes, and a something that he meant for Kolinaisi, that was useless here. So he held it up, concentrated on the paper, and held one part of the comm.

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And the paper was gone in a flash of golden light.

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"So, we gonna interview Nasi, Roboute, Rongo an-"

A flash of golden light dropped a small note on the desk next to knight notes. Stopping everything in the room. It felt slightly warmer. Like Home. Like De'lormosa, the air even faintly smelled of it.

The note was a simple schematic plan for a simple automatic grenade launcher that was man portable. There are also some medicine notes, and a plan for a gas mask that is circled. All of it seemed, almost too convenient.

"We all just saw that right?" You say and everyone nods.

"Was that some kind of psyker thing Deliah?" You ask still confused

"No. Nothing. Nothing does that. You can't do that, like that, in something that has a gellar field around it. It's all off too. Teleportation via warp, is usually fairly creepy, though less nauseas than the Fierce's Teleport. Though I don't really know much about it." Deliah says

"This is in the old man's schematic writing. It's like he just- sent it." You say.

"He does have crazy technology." Deliah points out which is true and the scoff from Lancer is highly audible.

"I have seen highly accurate teleports before. Not like that. Which by the way Captain, the Fierce has the most accurate teleporter I have ever heard of. That's why everyone vomits when they use it. It is a side effect of it's accuracy. However, something like what we just witnessed? There is no technology that does something like that, from such a long distance." Lancer says.

"Never ask why a stoat leaves shore gifts." You say aloud, a piece of island wisdom.

"What?" Lancer asks

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>>5105481
"Shoal Stoats, when they are not being murderous pack animals or adorable companions, will occasionally leave gifts on shore like sticks, fish, bones, or other things. If you don't take the thing, usually the stoats will come back in a huff make a ruckus, take the thing and leave. It's why your told as a kid not to feed shoal stoats because they will come with weird gifts later." Deliah points out rubbing on Erihapti's ear.

"So we just, work with it and don't talk about it?" Lancer asks

"That's the idea." You say and Lancer merely shrugs. You take the schematics with you and the first stop before announcing to the crew what's going to happen, and that is talking to your candidates.

"I think we talk to Pyg maybe." You say

"I would normally suggest Pyg for a knight, but you need him on the ground. Someone as gifted towards combat as him, we can't neglect on the ground. Which is why I am also hesitant about Roboute being a pilot." Lancer says.

"Then let's go conduct interviews." You say and Lancer Nods. Deliah follows suit as you leave your room with the strange schematic that appeared out of literal nowhere and upon your desk.

The first and primary candidate, which worries you about this, is Nasi. Nasi, who despite being two years younger than you, is the primary candidate. It's troublesome. He is a small child. Every time you ask of his help part of it feels a bit wrong and you are robbing his child hood. And it's worse because he always says yes.

When you arrive at where Nasi is, he is working with the large fabricator array, and it almost looks like he is playing until you see what he is doing.

"Nasi, is that the armor we scanned on Macragge?" You ask

"Uh huh! Our new tech scanner can send the pattern of anything that it registers into our fabricator! Or I think so. I am not sure, I think it just does it for things it recognizes." Nasi says and you look at the materials manifest.

"So if we make another knight, we would still be able to make a few suits of armor?" You ask Nasi

"Well, it depends on the knight captain. I don't know that much about them, but we are at max capacity for raw material!" Nasi says in a somewhat cheery tone, which has been normal.

"Nasi, if we make a knight, how would you feel about being it's pilot?" You ask.

Would I be helping you on the battlefield and things like that?" Nasi asks in a tone of eager curiosity that both you and him share. He looks up at you and Lancer and then crosses his arm trying to look a little serious.

"You would be. I am gonna come clean Nasi, you are our top candidate." You say and Lancer nods.

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>>5105483
"But we would have to test and asses you to see which knight would be best for you. And it would take a lot of courage. The experience is something that is very difficult on a person Nasi. It takes a whole night. We would also be somewhat fortunate, as a new machine has a younger machine spirit." Lancer says which you hope is true. Such a thing may be easier for someone young to bond to.

"So do I pick the knight or does the knight pick me?" Nasi asks.

"It really is a combination of both. Though there are some patterns, that despite being useful I will personally not allow to be manufactured. And I am sure the captain will agree with me on it, when I explain it to him." Lancer says looking at you sternly, and you are fairly certain he is right in that regard.

"When do I do the test and Assess?" Nasi asks.

"We are going to ask a few others, then we will pick one. Then we do the test and assess." Lancer tells Nasi, and it's probably for the best that he does most of this explaining, not just because he knows it better than you, but hopefully he has actual experience with this sort of thing. Nasi hugs your leg and you pat him on the head. He then gets back to his work.

The three of you walk down to the area where Roboute has kept his men, and approach him. His guard seems to be preparing for the coming battle. Despite not briefing everyone.


"Kolinaisi, what news have you?" Roboute asks.


"Well, we fixed Pyg's voice box, he can talk like a human again. We also came to a degree of understanding. We will see if we can find anyone capable of piloting a knight, and decide from there." You say


"You think there is a knight pilot among this legion? I am honored you would think highly of my legion." He says.

"You. We think you would be a solid bet as a knight pilot." Lancer says.

"I am no technologist. I have mastered many an art, and while I never turn down a challenge I am not sure if I am the best suited for this role." Roboute says

"Maybe. But , Maybe not. It is very hard to determine, but I think there is the potential." Lancer says

"I will humbly accept such a challenge if given to me. I only ask that I will accept if nobody else will or if I am the best choice for the task." Roboute says in a serious tone as if he had given this quite a bit of thought.

And with that you go to Rongo, your faithful quartermaster. And his response, at least to you, is unsurprising.

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>>5105485
"Awww naw. Na. It aint in my contract. It aint my style. I do not want to get in one of them big stompy boys. No. " Rongo says.

"LuLuo Ol Rongo is turning something down? " You say and he then gives you a quick glance.

"It aint about fears. It aint about battle. It's about there are better people for this fancy tech stuff Cap. Hell I'd wager Jerah would be a million times a better pilot than me." Rongo says

"The best knights are hesitant at first." Lancer says

"Do feed that line of chum to every shark or just me?" Rongo says and Deliah chuckles a bit

"It's either you, Nasi, or Roboute. We had to calculate roles on the ship and combat. " Lancer says and Rongo then looks like he is about to rip off Lancers head, which is quite possible with how strong Rongo is, especially lately.

"Don't you dare make this about me helpin Nasi. " Rongo says.

"He may be a better candidate than you. You could be straight up beaten by him." You say and Rongo goes back to his ledger, checks something off, then moves a bag of grain.

"Fine. Only if you are certain Cap. " Rongo says to you and you nod.

"Also you need to write this into the account." He says and you cringe a little. That is ddefinitelygonna make distribution of booty and prize more complicated, even if it is Nasi or Roboute.

"Well that was fun. Shall we address the crew now?" Deliah asks.

"May as well. We call a meetin" You say and you go back to the main cargo hold, the place now only big enough to hold everyone for a meeting. It takes a little while, but aside from those on watch like Jerah, the ships compliment is there.

"What's this meeting about Captain?" Tybro asks loudly and out of turn, as there is quite a bit of hubub.

"Yeah! This is a bit unorthodox to say the least." You hear from one of Titus's crew.
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>> Bare basics: Tell the crew what you will be working around the clock , making a knight, armor and that the black judges are going to be the next foe.

>> Don't Sugar Coat It: Explain exactly how the black judges will be, ask for anyone who can pilot a knight to step forward, and explain that the next days will be exceptionally hard so everyone can survive the coming battle.

>> Rouse them to action: List the crimes of the black judges, the wrongs they commit, and what you are going to do about it, and how you are going to free Olympia from their grip, and when you are done you are going to hold a court for all the tyrants and slavers on Olympia

>> Inspire your crew: Your crew has actually faced higher odds, you have more people, you can build an extra knight and armor . It isn't going to be a pretty fight, but you will win against them and hold the judges accountable for their actions and find the Ganth homeworld.


>> Write in: The Old Man isn't that good in doing quick run downs. RIP Grichka

>>5105490
>> Rouse them to action: List the crimes of the black judges, the wrongs they commit, and what you are going to do about it, and how you are going to free Olympia from their grip, and when you are done you are going to hold a court for all the tyrants and slavers on Olympia
>> Inspire your crew: Your crew has actually faced higher odds, you have more people, you can build an extra knight and armor . It isn't going to be a pretty fight, but you will win against them and hold the judges accountable for their actions and find the Ganth homeworld.
The magic world is just greek for Send It with Zalgo text, guess the Bogs must really have magic powers.
RIP Grichka, he is now dumping the spirits' crypto

>>5105507
It's tragically only because I cannot find a decent Aramaic or Coptic script translator, though I have found one passing Aramaic script service which I might use in the future over Greek, I wanted the Enuncia to look and feel different from everything else I just wish I had more color options as well for it.

>>5105490
> Don't Sugar Coat It
and then
> Inspire your crew

>>5105490
>>5105507
Support.
Explain why this is our fight and what's being done to support it.
Wish you a happy new year Old Man

Post soon. So expanded options and things tonight for those who couldn't participate in next post.

Tomorrow is the first day of a job that I got because I got up early to participate in second primarch quest, and thought maybe I should give applying for my dream job a shot. I then turned to do this quest shortly after.

I want to let everyone of you who participates, I am grateful for you. Thank you. I know, that both other primarch quests have great writers, and I will do my best to do better, now that I will have the time to in the new years. May you all have a great year and good tidings.

>>5106585
Who knew that questing would improve someone's life. Normally QMs get fucked because of the curse, not the other way around.

"It is kinda unorthodox aint it? Don't worry I promise this won't be long" You say aloud and step up onto a bunch of barrels, which works good for a stage, there is a chuckle from some chain breakers and some of the legion.

"If you don't know who I am, I am the captain of this ship. I am RuaRua Kolinaisi Kaiko Wahthiri. A lot of you have been with me since the beginning. Some of you are friends who came along the way when I captured this ship!" And there are cheers and a shout from the chain breakers.

"We aren't that far from Olympia. We gonna come up on it soon. Our opponent, is gonna be one of our toughest ones! But we can win and we should! These Black Judges, don't let their fancy name fool you. They slavers. They worse of the worst. They hide behind they technology and pervert the machine spirits. They steal life forces from the innocent to extend their life. They and the ganth are allies!" You shout and the legion and Roboute are looking on you, as is Titus.

"When we get there, we are going to have new armor- even for this brave new legion that my brother Roboute brought!" You shout and there is murmuring among them.

"We will have a new knight! One forged to help us break chains, and free men! If any of you feel worthy, if you wish to step forward to the front, and we will give you a shot!" You say and to your shock- your cousin Arona is among the small group that is double what you thought it would be.

"We have more than double what we had before to fight against odds that are not that scary when we have fought the Ganth, the Drukharii, and the high riders of nuceria! We will need it." You say looking out and realizing some of them know the truth of the black judges.

"They aint like us. They are incredibly technologically advanced. Everyone of their foot soldiers is a slave forced to fight. Everyone of their elites is modified and has technology and implants like what we see with the ganth. Their elites, are like fighting a fortress. It's a good thing we have lain siege to one of those before." You say and there is a bit more tension.

"These black judges have turn their back on their own humanity. They have become monsters. They have become the very thing that everyone here fights against! Not just the chain breakers but Roboute and his legion and every last one of the crew. Everyone of you is a hero fighting for the freedom of those being oppressed, not just on Olympia but across the galaxy. It isn't gonna be pretty, I can't guarantee that. Ya'll who signed the accord knew that. I can guarantee when we are done here we will hold court for these judges on Olympia and that justice will be done. When we are done, the entire universe will be a better place. Then we will take the fight to the Ganth Homeworld itself and end their threat once and for all!" You shout and there is some cheering, even from Roboute.
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>>5106758

"If any of you need me, you know where to find me! We have work and training to be done, combat to learn! Armor to be doned and familiarized! Let's get back to it lads!" You shout and the chain breakers let out some shouts and the small group has clearly began to disassemble. Your first order of business is to ask Arona if she is sure about this, but you are stopped Nazca who is awaiting you nearby.

"Is what you say true." He says looking at you with his fierce contentance.

"Aye mate. I am as deadly serious as you look." You say. And for the first time, Nazca laughs.

"Well then, I will help as much as I can for as long as I can." He says

"How so?" You ask

"None of them know a thing about power armor. I wore it regularly. I will help with them on it. And teach them what's to be expected, though you will have to show me what armor it is you have planned to be used." He says.

"Nasi has that information, I could draw you a sketch really quick if you want." You say

"That would help with initial guess work." He says, so you pull out your pencil and your notebook and sketch it out for him, granted, you only saw the armor briefly, but it was a schematic and those are really easy to remember. Everyone seems to be watching, though you aren't that good with artwork, hopefully it isn't too ugly.

"That armor- that is Martian armor. I can't tell the pattern, but it is meant for humans and it's void capable, I can tell by that little bit there. It won't work for you or I, or Roboute over there, it's too small. But that would be great for your allies. And your Honor guard especially." Nazca says and you look over to him

"Do you think you will be able to train them?" You ask

"There are trained soldiers and your " He looks at the chain breakers then at you

"Privateers" He says making air quotes with his hands.

"Mate, if you are making a joke now is the time for the punchline." You say

"The punchline is I only got days to train people on power armor." He responds to you.

"Just do ya best." You say

"If I don't, lives will be lost." He says then nods and walks off to talk to Nasi and show your drawing to him. And before you can confront Arona and ask her if she is sure, you see your uncle Kai talking to her about it. Probably because he seems a bit worried, however not as worried as your honor guard whom has surrounded you.

"You really gonna make another knight? " Yana asks and you nod

"If Lancer thinks we can, we are going to. We may have to switch to two Armigers if we can't find a decent solo pilot." You say

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>>5106760
"Can I pilot it?" Meera asks and Gella instantly checks her in the shoulder and utters 'your oath' under her breath

"I am still honor guard, just in a big stompy robot!" Meera says and Gella makes a scoff noise.

"Yeah, but there is probably more important tasks at hand, and you can't just abandon them to be stompin around in a knight." Gella says

"And also who is gonna pilot the sub for combat." Yana says and the two stop arguing.

"Meera, we need you, I need you, for other strategic tasks and you are better suited for more mobile ops anyways." You say and Meera looks a bit flustered, but nods.

"All of you are gonna be getting power armor." You then say and they nod.

"Are you worried about EMP interaction with the power armor?" Meera then asks

"Not from what I seen. It should be hardened." You respond, just going over the specs in your head.

"I think Cap has other issues." Yana says motioning to Arona who is now standing right behind you with your uncle standing directly behind her.

"I want to pilot it." Arona says.

"I think your cousin is being obstinate and can be used better on the field elsewhere. She's a crack shot, and as skilled a warrior as any man I have met. Her place is in the chainbreakers, helping the unit and by being one of the best front line troops ya got." Your uncle says with a little bit of anger, not quite well hid.

"I think my father is afraid of losing me, because the knight is going to be a big target. I also think that I have just as worthy a shot as anyone else, and with all the crazy things going on, you may need someone like me running a knight." Arona says and you sigh.

"Meera." You say looking at Meera who now has hope in her eye like you have never seen.

"Go to the try out line." And she squeals hops into your arm, kisses you on the cheek and runs over. And it dawns on Arona

"You too Arona" And your cousin smirks and then goes over.

"And now you only have three close support honor guard units." Gella says

"If any one of you, who have proven your worth again and again want to try anything like this, you can go ahead. You are always my honor guard. Even if you in a knight, a fighter, or whatever. I am always proud of you." You say and the three give you a little hug.

"Next time make four knights." Deliah says as she and the girls walk off. In time for Roboute to walk up to you.

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>>5106761
"I can tell these next few weeks are going to be busy for you, but, I would like to learn to help as a captain of a void ship." Roboute says, and honestly you want to shout yes and have him go relieve Jerah on the deck and make it simple. But he has a lot of potential elsewhere. So you compromise.

"Roboute, I will show you everything I know. Happily. We don't have much time, but I will do what I can." You say and Roboute smiles and nods and then introduces a few of his legion

"These men wish to try for the knight position as well. They are some of my most worthy men." He says

"Go right ahead. Though I still want you to try as well." You say and the little horde around Lancer has grown quite a bit. You look down at Erihapti and she grins at you.

"C'mon girl. Let's go check in on Jerah." You say and the two of you walk to the captains deck. When you get on Jerah seems very pleased.

"An early relief? Oh thank the black. Mate. I have had the worst time studying the new drive. We gonna have to test it, so we may need to leave the warp soon just to try." Jerah says

"Ya mate. You catch my speech and what's goin on?" You ask

"I turned on the mic when they told me was a gatherin. I aint no dummy. Though you got some good talk. Very much like a good captain I used to know. You are definetly a big man. I think by the end of this campaign you "

"Don't you dare say it unless you want me ma hittin ya with her slippa." You say to Jerah before he can say it. Being a great man is something nobody has tried to talk to you about. At least Jerah has the balls to try

"Great Man." Jerah says with a sneer and you look at him

"Ya ma has hit me with her slippa a few times. You need to hear it, because them island folk gonna have to vote anyways. Your name is gonna be at 8 names at least after this. More names than all the chiefs, a mokka to match, and ya already killed a beastie. I'd be a shit first mate and mentor if I didn't tell ya. "

"Everytime there is a great man, it's because of bad times." You respond. Flatly looking Jerah dead in his green eyes

"You can be the first to break that rule. Spirits Kolinaisi, I know you study history for the right reasons. You won't have a repeat.
You a great man, even aint if their a ceremony, at least to me. The way Ravi looks at you is like when he slew his beastie. You are the best thing to come out of De'lormosa! " He says right back at you.

"If I do." You say because, well, it will happen. They will call a meeting. If you like it or not

"You gonna be my second." You say and he grins, then frowns

"Don't ya dare put that evil on me!" He says quickly thinking of the challenge then laughing a little
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>>5106764

"Ya gonna go sign up for knight too?" You ask

"Naw thanks I got a ship." He says with a grin.

"I just want things to be better mate. I don't care about these titles. I know it's needed, but I just wanted De'lormosa to be a better place, and us to thrive." You say sitting down

"And you know damn well this is part of it." Jerah responds

"Yeah, but I don't want my honor guard arguin about it askin to be makin knights once your mokka is delivered or having to talk to a child about if or not he should be killin people in a giant robot. Same for my cousin." You say

"Yeah well, they love ya Cap. This whole crew cares about ya and you care about them and it shows." Jerah says

"What plans ya got, cause in a few minutes we gonna get long range scan range"

"Well that obviously." You say

"Naw mate I know ya gonna do that, they gonna do that and come down right after. What do you want do?" Jerah asks

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Where does Kolinaisi put a majority of his effort?

>> Help Lancer with choosing a knight- if you even have a potential candidate.

>> Work with Nazca on the power armor, maybe see if you can make some modified armor for Nazca, Roboute and yourself

>> Practicing using the new engine, if it is as good as it looks it could turn the tide against defenders

>> Write in

>>5106769
Let me make a list of the priority
>> Work with Nazca on the power armor, maybe see if you can make some modified armor for Nazca, Roboute and yourself
A few days to train hundreds, he definatly needs the most help. Actually making an armor for ourselves is less important though.
>> Help Lancer with choosing a knight- if you even have a potential candidate.
Lancer know this, but our mavhine empathy should make it easier to directly ask the machine spirit their opinion on the canditates.
>> Practicing using the new engine, if it is as good as it looks it could turn the tide against defenders
Although it's one of the key parts on fighting their navy, the EM gun is also important and we already kbow that one. Plus our machine empathy shoyld make quick work getting it's quirks.

>>5106769
>> Work with Nazca on the power armor, maybe see if you can make some modified armor for Nazca, Roboute and yourself
followed by:
>> Practicing using the new engine, if it is as good as it looks it could turn the tide against defenders

The knight is more lancers gig, we dont have the experience to choose, and itll also call the result into question if we get invovled and our guard or relative gets chosen. Best to let them sort it themselves.

>>5106842
+1

>>5106801
>Support

>>5106769
Work with Nazca. Drilling the use of power armour tactics with EMP armaments especially that GAoT grenade launcher plus the shields. Detonating an EMP device on the ship might be a bad idea, so while we're here Kolinaisi can just get the soldiery to lob a toy for our stoat to catch and return.

>>5106933
Sorry word salad: the post there.
> Work with Nazca on the power armor, maybe see if you can make some modified armor for Nazca, Roboute and yourself
Also introduce practice of shields and grenade launchers with mock projectiles. Erihapti can play fetch with the toys once they land.

>>5106801
>support

Sorry dear readers, the post will be tomorrow and a bit longer. First day of new job was quite the surprise with how things were. It's mostly good, but I have to do a lot of stuff. However, I can make practically whatever hours I choose.

So as a freebie, and the potential opening of the schedule up.

Would you guys prefer more long posts or more frequent shorter posts?

What do I need to do to improve my writing?

What would you like to see more of?

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>>5108266
I'm new to posting in the quest and have just caught up with the archives. It's been a blast to read.
I would say post at your own schedule to avoid burning yourself out.
The writing is great and I enjoy reading the different views of the legion, old man and those back on De'lormosa as well as those in the Ganth hunt more directly. Especially when you're taking into account the write-ins even when they don't win a vote.

>>5108266
I like the longer post for the story, but the ahorter ones allow for more interactions, and in the end 3 shorts ones is basically one big one anyway.
Your writing is good for me old man, a bit more light and loose in some areas, but I think it's more on how Koli is rather than your style, since you have written more deep or complex updates when the situation called for it, or for the PoV of other characters.
I would like a chance to talk more with the cast, they have been expanding, and we been speedrunning so much we haven't been able to really sit down and know them other than the main ones. For example we don't know much about our astropath and navigator, or Titus crew other than Nazca. And we probably would have them a bit, but we had to but priority on Nuceria rather than upgrading the Eye.

>>5108266
I prefer 1 longer one than 2-3 smaller ones. (I only check QST like 2 times a day)

"I think I am gonna be trainin them on that power armor." You say and Jerah gives a knowing nod and walks out as you take over.

"Don't forget we need to test out the drive you found. We gonna need it." Jerah says before leaving the deck.

"Now why would I forget a chance to mess with you or learn a new skill?" You say back and Jerah smiles

"Well, good. We'll learn this new engine together then, but you keep up with that power armor first and foremost." Jerah says

"That's the plan. Roboute may be shadowing me on deck though." You say back and Jerah nods

"If you want me to help with that let me know." He responds.

"I'd be crazy not to." You say and he goes about his business, for a few hours, you can't get the strange note and how it appeared out of your head. You do your shift, and you help the Navigators with the now improved and entirely less painful to use Artificial Third Eye. You then take a moment of quiet rest before getting to work.

The power armor- and the variant is still unknown, just that is used for baseline humans of certain size categories. That makes your uncle and tybro have a little bit of a tough time squeezin into them, and it makes the armor incredibly responsive. Normally a secondary interface is needed to get the full benefits of the armor- at least according Nazca- but this armor isn't as bad without it. The first ones to done correctly, unsurprising at first are the legion that Roboute brought. They seem a better fit for most of the armor even with it's environmental controls and void ready helmet. The chain breakers, take a little longer.

Not by any fault of your own, but because most of them are actually a bit bigger- and they also haven't worn armor before so they take a lot longer to put it on don it appropriately, save those who have donned void armor with you. What you notice, that is more shocking to you, is how uniform the 100 men of the legion are compared to the chain breakers. The chain breakers, are varied in height, weight and age, and there is nothing similar about most of them physically other than their raw physicality and strength and maybe they are all mostly taller than the legion. The legion, has very little difference in them, save maybe some are stronger than others. They are all similar uniform height, similar uniform weight. It's almost like a template. So it's no surprise to you that they all fit the same armor so uniform.

The training in the uniform, however, is quite different.
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>>5109243

As Nazca runs down drills with you, your troops to include your honor guard, have a at first what seems like a wider gap to cross than the legion. Until he goes over combat behavior, which you skipped to go manufacture the model of automatic grenade launcher. Which you modify to also be semi automatic as well, after realizing the amount of grenades it could go through quickly after some practice. Shooting some balls for Erhapti to fetch and realizing you shot all of them and had confused the poor stoat. When you arrive back your chain breakers are as, if not more, able in the more advanced part of combat. Sure they don't know what the hell the point to marching is, or how to do shield phalanx, but when it comes to combat maneuvers and fighting, they can scrap quite well with the legion.

So you begin the next part.

Making the more advanced part of the armor, and the armor for Roboute, Nazca and Yourself. Or it would have been. A sign of good faith for Nazca but he said he only needed a decent void helmet. So you fabricate one. Largely because, Roboute and Yourself actually need to practice use.

"What ya workin on?" You hear Nasi ask you get done with the helmet for Nazca

"A gift. One for Nazca." You say pulling out the exceptionally fierce looking helmet

"Lancer said he wanted to talk-" Nasi, who is one of the last pilot candidates a decision that will be made tonight along with what will probably be the knight which will be built and briefly practiced with.

You look at the helmet you just made and you get a call from the ship comm

"Cap, Jerah wants to test the secondary EM drive, we finally found a good spot." You hear Yana tell you,

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Which first

>> Give the gift to Roboute and Nazca, maybe even test it out.

>> Talk to Lancer, see who is left from the process and check in on what's going on

>> Go test the EM drive, ship combat is going to be a key part of the Olympia trip.

>>5109245
> Talk to Lancer, see who is left from the process and check in on what's going on

>>5109245
Which first
>> Talk to Lancer, see who is left from the process and check in on what's going on
The sooner we pick a pilot the more time they have to practice and familiarize themselves with their new partner
2nd
>> Go test the EM drive, ship combat is going to be a key part of the Olympia trip.
Just as important but the first one would be more beneficial to our new pilot
3rd
>> Give the gift to Roboute and Nazca, maybe even test it out.
Nazca is just getting a helmet to familiarize himself with so it won't take long, and two Primarchs learning some new armor won't take long even if it is high tech

>>5109245
>> Talk to Lancer, see who is left from the process and check in on what's going on
Pick a pulot and a knight so we can start producing
>> Go test the EM drive, ship combat is going to be a key part of the Olympia trip.
Primarchs learn quickly, and we have machine empathy on top of that
>> Give the gift to Roboute and Nazca, maybe even test it out.
Nazca already know how to use power armor, and we and bob are primarchs, it should be second nature to us.

>>5109288
Also, RIP Igor, now both of the Bogdanoffs are gone.

"Yana tell Jerah to wait I got a few things on my list, but I will be there soon enough." You say

"Aye Cap." Yana says back

So you walk with Nasi his hand in yours over to the briefing room, another new room that has been repeatedly repurposed and has basically been Lancers quarters since he has been on board.

"Alright, now that Nasi is here with the captain ya'll are dismissed, you too Nasi." Lancer says and the once large group of volunteers has been brought down to four that you didn't figure. Arona, Nasi, Rongo and one of Roboute's men, who you didn't really pay attention to.

"What's up mate?" You ask pulling up one of the many chairs in the room.

"Those four are the only ones that I would put as knights. And that's where the problems start."

"Oh, how so?" You ask

"First off, unless you want to gift a knight to Roboute, I really, really wouldn't want you to train Crispus. This is, in spite of the fact that if we were on De'lormosa in stonehall a knight would speak to him the second he walked in. He is without a doubt a solid choice." Lancer says

"Even better than Nasi?" You ask and Lancer coughs

"I think the Omnissiah himself blessed that child. No, but only barely. Nasi is young, would probably not be as well suited. He just simply doesn't have nearly the life experience for the required combat expertise, but honestly I was thinking I couldn't make a castellan because I couldn't find the right pilot- but Nasi would fit the bill for it and oddly it's the only thing I would want someone like him piloting." Lancer says.

"Why?" You ask

"Cause he is a kid and the Castellan is enough guns to keep him safe." He says and you take that into consideration.

"What of Rongo and my cousin Arona?" You ask

"Let's start with your cousin." Lancer says pulling up a chair and Lancer, for the first time you have ever seen him looks mortified. So whatever he is gonna say- it's gonna be honest.

"Alright mate."

"Your Cousin has mental issues. She is great for a pilot, but someone, who isn't her father needs to talk to her and I am not sure it should be you. Is Frank actually, ya know-" Lancer asks and you have no idea why your eye is twitching or why your face is wrinkled.

"I don't know I have been so busy these past weeks it's hard to keep track of my Cousin and Uncle Kai usually let's her do what she wants." You say with a sigh.

" Right. Well, talk to Frank about talking to her. Or have frank talk to me. I never thought I would say this, but she would make an absolutely stellar Atrapos pilot which is something you never want to hear." Lancer says, which makes you wonder more about the choice of her being a knight.

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>>5110398
"Why not Meera?" You ask

"Meera and Roboute were both rejected by me for the same reason. You don't need them in a knight. Roboute could, if he wanted to. Meera also, however you are going to need every actual ship pilot you can find." Lancer says

"Arona was key in every part of our Nuceria operation." You point out very quickly

"And that's why she is a good knight pilot but I haven't seen her fly anything. She is good in combat, but would be good for the knight role as well." Lancer says

"Very well. Rongo?" You ask

"Honestly, I don't know. He can do it. I just to know what kind of knight we should build out for him. Which brings me to the next issue. You need to build a throne mechancius to test, and I need to bridge the knowledge of my knight to that throne, so the ancient voices can figure out a good choice, but we could probably use other war machine spirits, which this will sound like tech heresy to some but I need you to find machine spirits and have them, using your skill, help assess the pilot. You are the only person I know that can talk to the machine of a knight like they are talking to a person. A few months ago, my house would have called you a prophet of if not a child of the omnissiah. Now, with all this primarch nonsense, maybe your father is that, and you just have a direct link. Though to think if you landed on a forge world, or a knight world. What a strange vision that would be." He says looking at the board he has an almost nonsensical diagram on.

"Do you want my opinion on who to pick?" You ask

"You don't get to do that. I need your help setting up the throne. Neither of us do. The throne will pick the most worthy of the four." He says

"And if that is Crispus?" You ask

"Well then I guess you need to make at least a knight for Angron and probably at least one more because knowing you there is probably going to be another missing brother on the next planet we visit." He says with a chuckle, and to be fair, you should probably build a knight for Nuceria.

"Alright mate, and Lancer." You say

"Ya Cap?" He says back
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>>5110401

"You can make remarks about my cousin to me, but if my uncle Kai heard that I hope your knight training extends to physical combat." You say and Lancer trivially throws a boot knife nearby you. Demonstrating some skill.

"It does. Though I already talked to him about it. And you need to have a little family chit chat after this. Your Uncle Kai worries about a lot of things!" Lancer says

"Oh how do you know?" You ask but you already know the answer

"The Dart League." He responds. Over the past few days, and for a while the game of darts has grown quite popular as a sort of down time activity. You would participate, as would Roboute, but the darts are very small for both you and roboute. Also when you both went down to try, it made both sides edgy because of how good the two of you were.

"How is ya team doin?" You ask

"Your Uncle is still the best on the team. Though Charon has gotten better. Frank's team still kicks everyone's butt though." Lancer says.

"I'll get right on makin the throne, got a lot of stuff to do though." You say

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>> Get on the throne first. It seems really complicated and may need to be done fast.

>> Captain responsibility first. Time to pilot the ship and test this Dervish EM Drive and see what's so special about it.

>> Deliver the helmet and armor. Roboute and you need to practice this a little at least.

>> Talk to your uncle, see what's going on with him.

>> Write in

>>5110403
>> Get on the throne first. It seems really complicated and may need to be done fast.
We need the throne to chose a pilot so we can even begin making the rest of the knight, once we do that we can delegate the rest of the production.

>>5108617
Thanks. I am glad you like it. I really try to account for the write ins. People put in work and I want this to be a collaborative effort. So much of the things people build are awesome.
>>5108656
You'll get to get to know people better.
>>5108739
It seems like longer is preferred format.

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>> Get on the throne first. It seems really complicated and may need to be done fast.
Go go Technopathy!

>>5110403
>> Get on the throne first. It seems really complicated and may need to be done fast.

>>5110403
>> Get on the throne first. It seems really complicated and may need to be done fast.
Throne first, then we will croon to the machine spirits as Barry White and Tom Jones can't.

>>5110403
>throne

You nod to lancer and walk outside lancers little area before takin a stroll to the fabricator and you tap on the com

"Jerah, I am gonna get to you in a minute, I have to build this throne mechanicum so we can pick out a knight." You let him know

"Alright mate, just don't ignore me too long we got not too long before we got a good area to practice with." He says and you nod.

Then you look at the schematics for the throne mechanicum, and you realize that, while it is complicated, and the actual fabrication of it takes less time than some items you have made. That being said the problem for it is the actual making it work. While it is supposed to link with the knight pilot, the problem is right now, the spirit in this machine, is a baby. It has nothing. You have to connect it to multiple machine spirits so that way it can learn and develop it's own personality. So that way it can actually bond with, well whomever the chosen pilot would be.

You are a bit disappointed, as you do not get to choose, lancer has been incredibly stringent on that. You making this list of items, to help with the selection process, despite them not being a throne mechanicum, is also a bit concerning. What if the machine spirit picks up on what you want to happen. You sigh as you create the items, which are supposed to be 'tuned' following very specific directions which you follow to the letter, and thus activating their machine spirits also. You aren't sure if this is some ritual that his knight house does, or if this is some crucial missing ritual.

You shake your head and begin your work, creating a network of cables and wires and hook it to the Throne Mechanicum. You then look up at the knight in front of you and you touch it.

NO NO YOU ARE, OH, GOOD YOU CAN HEAR US NOW. Echoes in your mind

Aye I can hear you good knight. This throne is new, which spirits should I connect to it? From the ship, from you? From elsewhere? You ask

THE KNIGHT IS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE FIRST. THIS IS ALL RIDICULOUS. LANCER SHOULD KNOW BETTER. The voices of the knight speak as one

Mate, we don't have the time or the resources to make the right knight for the right candidate. We have to pick the person first, then we make the knight around them. You tell the knight

IT ISN'T THAT IT IS UNORTHODOX. IT IS THAT IT'S EXCEPTIONALLY DANGEROUS. THE PROCESS IS DANGEORUS. THE RITUAL USED TO PICK WHICH ONE, WHICH I SEE THERE, MAY HELP, BUT THE KNIGHT SHOULD BE BUILT FIRST, LEST THE KNIGHTS SPIRIT BE UNFETTERED. KNIGHTS ARE MEANT TO BE DISCIPLINED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE KNIGHT NOT FOR THE EMOTIONS OF THE PILOT TO CONTROL THEM. The knight seems agitated.

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>>5111193
Mate. You are telling me problems. Problems I am already aware of. I wasn't sure we needed a second knight against the black judges. What I need are solutions, if you have any I will happily implement them. I have family being tested. I want nothing bad to happen.

WE FIGHT THE ANCIENT FOE? GOOD. WE HAVE YEARNED FOR SUCH A FIGHT. BUT YOU ARE RIGHT. TO NAME THE PROBLEM IS NEVER ENOUGH, YOU MUST ACT. IF YOU BIND OUR SPIRIT WITH THE THRONE, THEN, IF YOU YOURSELF WITH YOUR UNIQUE CONDITION SIT UPON IT- MAYBE THE THRONE CAN BE PROPERLY TAMED. THIS WAY, THE THRONE COULD ADAPT TO WHICH EVER KNIGHT IS TO BE CHOSEN. WHICH KNIGHTS WERE YOU THINKING? It asks, it's tone shifting sharply.

Mate, it's an Atapros, a Castellan maybe a castigator or whatever is best. I am not sure yet. We haven't chosen the person yet. You say and you feel the apprehension in the knight.

TRULY DIRE TIMES. ALL OTHER KNIGHTS FEAR THA ATAPROS. I WOULD RATHER HOPE FOR THE CASTELLAN OR CASTIGATOR. SINCE WE KNOW WHICH KNIGHTS ARE TO BE CHOSEN, AND THE RITUAL IS TO BE DONE- WE COULD TRY A DIFFERENT OPTION. the knight speculates

Really? What do ya have in mind friend? You ask giving a friendly tap on the foot.

YOU COULD BIND THE OBJECTS TO THE THRONE, SO THAT WAY IT RECOGNIZES THE ONE CHOSEN, AND THEN REACT APPROPRIATELY TO THE CHOSEN PERSON. THIS WAY WHEN THE RITUAL IS COMPLETE THE THRONE WILL BE READY, YOUNG, BUT READY. THUS THE KNIGHT COULD BE BUILT AROUND IT. IT WOULD BE, AN INTERESTING KNIGHT. It states

Which plan would you recommend? You ask it nicely.

THEY ARE BOTH THE ONLY REAL PLANS, EACH HAS A DOWNSIDE. THE BONDING OF THE RITUAL ITEMS TO THE THRONE MEANS THAT THE USER NEEDS THOSE WHILE PILOTING THE KNIGHT FOR A WHILE, AND THEIR THRONE EXPERIENCE WILL BE MORE INTENSE THAN USUAL, THEY MAY DIE FROM PAIN. THE OTHER WAY- CAN POTENTIALLY DO DAMAGE THAT COULD BE VERY PAINFUL TO YOU, YOU WOULD ALSO HAVE, WITH YOUR CURRENT GIFT, THE ABILITY TO PILOT ANY KNIGHT, HOWEVER AN ECHO OF YOU WOULD BE IN THE THRONE. AND BY PAINFUL YOU COULD POTENTIALLY DIE FROM THE PAIN. YOU WILL SEE SOMETHINGS PEOPLE DARE NOT DREAM. FOR YOUR SAKE, I WOULD SAY TAKE THE FORMER. THE SAKE OF THE FUTURE PILOT THE LATTER. YOU AS THE CAPTAIN MUST DECIDE The knight says and you can tell it's mighty spirit is trying to comfort you.

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>>5111198
Make your choice

>> Master the throne mechanicum yourself, by bonding to the throne with assistance from Lancers knight and the aid of numerous machine spirits, allowing a safer ritual for whomever is chosen, but at severe risk to you

OR

>> Bind the ritual objects to the thrown, that way the knight will know it's role instantly. However, it will be at an extremely intense ritual for the one who wishes to be pilot, and could change them forever.

OR

>> You are loath to admit it, maybe it's time to open the waste water barrel and ask for a third opinion. Or maybe get UR to help with this. There has to be some way that isn't potentially high risk.


>> Write in

>>5111200
> master the throne
or
> open the wastewater barrel and ask for a third opinion. Or maybe get UR to help with this.

>>5111200
>> You are loath to admit it, maybe it's time to open the waste water barrel and ask for a third opinion. Or maybe get UR to help with this. There has to be some way that isn't potentially high risk.
Worst come to worst we just don't build a knight.

>>5111202
>>5111203

To let you know in the future, and everyone reading. Just getting the box, basically almost always offers up an alternative. Same with UR - 479k.

Kolinasisi doesn't have to worry about binary decisions anymore for the most part, but he does have to worry about other problems now though.

> You are loath to admit it, maybe it's time to open the waste water barrel and ask for a third opinion. Or maybe get UR to help with this. There has to be some way that isn't potentially high risk.

>>5111200
>> Master the throne mechanicum yourself, by bonding to the throne with assistance from Lancers knight and the aid of numerous machine spirits, allowing a safer ritual for whomever is chosen, but at severe risk to you

OR
>> You are loath to admit it, maybe it's time to open the waste water barrel and ask for a third opinion. Or maybe get UR to help with this. There has to be some way that isn't potentially high risk.

I vote for either option

>>5111200
>>> Master the throne mechanicum yourself, by bonding to the throne with assistance from Lancers knight and the aid of numerous machine spirits, allowing a safer ritual for whomever is chosen, but at severe risk to you

>>5111200
>>> Master the throne mechanicum yourself, by bonding to the throne with assistance from Lancers knight and the aid of numerous machine spirits, allowing a safer ritual for whomever is chosen, but at severe risk to you

>>5111200
>>5111425
Support. A primarch is there to lead by example and do the hard things, but it would be remiss to not explore every option. Even a devil's bargain from a C'Tan/AI overlord.

>>5111200
>> Master the throne mechanicum yourself, by bonding to the throne with assistance from Lancers knight and the aid of numerous machine spirits, allowing a safer ritual for whomever is chosen, but at severe risk to you
+
>> You are loath to admit it, maybe it's time to open the waste water barrel and ask for a third opinion. Or maybe get UR to help with this. There has to be some way that isn't potentially high risk.

Get ur to help out, even if its minimizing risk as best he can.

Sorry last night was game knight, and the waifu cleaned up christmas decorations so there was zero time. Also the first week of work has been kind of nuts. It is everything I dreamed and better than my hopes. Problem is Waifus job is crappy, so I may be working for us both soon because I cannot bare to see her unhappy from this. Anyways enough personal garbage,

I saw more hinting at UR than scary box. So I focused on UR first. You can still ask the scary box, but it wasn't written in yet.

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"Pygmallius, please come down to the cargo bay next to the knight storage area. Thank you." You say over the comms.

You sigh. There has got to be a better way of doing this.

"Captain, I was just over by the grain." UR says wandering over with multiple goats in tow.

"We have a problem with the throne."

"Yeah, you made it first. Though I get the gist of what you are attempting with the ritualistic items. Stepping into this would consume a whole personality, even with those ritual items and dozens of machine spirits to assist. The only human on this ship whom could actually set up the knight now would be you." UR says looking at you appraisingly, and judging by his smug emotive, he probably has a better plan.

"You have a better idea?" You ask the smug AI who is a lot easier to understand now that they have a more human voice that displays emotion better.

"Yes. About 50 of them. But I expect that you wouldn't like 39 of them. 1 of them involves me just piloting the knight, or in this case I would just be a giant AI knight. Not really piloting it just upgrading my frame. Though, I expect you want me on the battlefield to assist or at least lead instead of being a giant weapon." UR says, and the thought actually is a good point.

UR could be the knight. It might disappoint everyone who had done the knight trials but no harm would come of it. But it does raise a question

"What of the machine spirits and all that mate? Won't the knight have something that requires a human element?" You ask and UR makes a laugh that almost sounds vicious.

"We need to have an actual discussion about machine spirits, the omnissiah, and all that fun stuff one day. Let's just say your machine spirits and mana that you care about would be fine with it. At least on a new knight. Or an ancient knight." UR 479-K looks up at the nearby knight then at you

"You were actually going to sit on that throne or try to do a crazy blended machine spirit by sharing the knights throne spirit?" UR says looking at you with a strange new emotive ಠ_ಠ

"Ya?" You say and the emotive remains.
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>>5113380

"You realize how knights work right?" UR asks the emotive changing to his passive normal one.

"Ya mate. The knights machine spirit and the pilot is blended by the spirits on the throne mechanicum. As a result the personality of the knight is imprinted on the person, in a lesser amount. It only partially alters the personality, it doesn't completely alter them." You respond


"Ok. So, if there is no knight thus no baseline personality, yet the throne mechanicum absorbs part of the personality of the pilot, and imparts part of it's personality, what happens?" UR asks with a different Emotive.

"I imag-" And before you finish the horror comes to you that the throne would very likely pull the soul from the body to make a machine spirit.

"OH." You say and UR nods their head.

"You, with your soul that is absurdly powerful and large to the point of supernatural could withstand it and imprint your personality onto the knight, with the help of the machine spirits. It will hurt you. It will potentially be the most painful thing you have experienced, though I doubt that with your experience with the Daemon of Despair, your frequent headaches from the ATE and other misadventures. In fact later, if I may have your brother assist, I would like to collect data on the capacity for your pain tolerance in comparison to a baseline human." UR says and the emotive has remained similar.

"Are you gonna be jabbing me with something like a knife or something?" You ask trying to sound silly and fluster UR.

"No nothing so primal. I am going to make a pain glove and record it's findings." UR says

"I'll consider it, if ya think it will help me understand my creation and my brothers better. Otherwise it sounds like ya just messin with me." You say and URs emotive, which has become infinitely more expressive after the voice modifier

"Right. No. I am not messing with you." UR says in a flat tone.

"So options for the knight, I go in, it is exceptionally painful, you go in which effects our field troop, what else?" You ask
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>>5113382

"I can clone or structurally define a personality. Basically create a machine spirit for the machine, based off what knight will be chosen, based on the test and upload it. That will work in a pinch, let the machine spirit develop a bit. This would be good if you plan the knight to be with you for a long time, or that person to be a knight pilot as their role. We could also use the ship and it's powerful mighty machine spirit to as kind of an extension. However, doing this would limit the knights range to near the ship, otherwise the machine spirit might grow weary and weak. This would have to be done for a long time until the machine spirit has had enough time to develop. I could theoretically with a little weird work upload a copy of myself as the machine spirit. It would have the benefit of the knight having all my combat experience. It wouldn't be without issues though." UR says and pauses

"Such as?"

"An AI's personality is not suited to be implanted on a knight pilot, most of these ideas are considered to be called tech heresy by some. However, you would basically have a person with AI traits. This may cause issue depending on the person and with the knights spirit itself, it could cause some personality disorders." UR states

"Mate we are mixed crew of people who have never been to the stars before on a privateer mission to destroy xenos slavers. We all have personality disorders." You state and UR lets out his laugh again.

"Ok. Fair. I have a few other ideas, but they fall into similar categories but these ways, will cause much less harm. Though to be quite honest with you- It might be better for you to master the throne in case you have to use the knight in the future, I could assist with the process so it isn't as likely to cause problems, but It's still gonna hurt." UR states

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>>5113383

>> Have UR Clone a Machine spirit personality. This way seems to be the most solid choice though, how he is going to do all that quickly is beyond you.

>> Have the machine spirit of the ship assist in creation of a knight spirit. It may bond the knight to the ship, but at this point where are you going with the knight and not the ship?

>> Let UR field the knight, while he may be an excellent combatant, he can probably do more as a knight than even lancer. It might disappoint those who wanted to be knights though.

>> UR can Copy itself as a machine spirit to the knight. Most people know UR anyways, so having their spirit should actually be helpful for the most part, despite UR being quite sarcastic and annoying at times

>> Have UR assist you in mastering the throne, it can create a better throne mechanicum connection, a real machine spirit and it will only hurt you, but not as much as it would have.

>> Master the throne on your own. Have UR and the knight watch you, maybe with the ship as a backup machine spirit. This way you have complete control over the process. It will hurt, a lot more.

>> Ask UR to help you get the scary box for ideas. It may have something that solves all the issues.

Also I need more artwork for UR. So please post robots and the normal tropical high adventure tech.

>>5113386

And for this portion have some appropriate music for this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tDpoLXD3Js

>>5113386
>> Have the machine spirit of the ship assist in creation of a knight spirit. It may bond the knight to the ship, but at this point where are you going with the knight and not the ship?
Lancer is loaned to us, having a knight that belongs to the ship helps. Also we are naval anyway.

>>5113460
Also, I don't want to use the throne because If we go for a knight, I want to pilot King back home.
Are we going to become friends with Dorn over a shared experience with the Magic Pain Glove?

>>5113460
>>5113467

Just to let you know- bonding the knight and mastering the throne DOES NOT prevent you from trying to master the knight king at home.

At this point it is probably one of the things Dorne would most respect Kolinaisi for if you choose to do it.

>>5113510
But having 2 different thrones bound to our souls not be a bigger burden than just 1?

>>5113516
You raise an excellent point.

Kolinaisi's bond with the machine spirits and to an connection to mana THE MOTIVE FORCE ITSELF and powerful primarch soul I subscribe to the theory that the empror harnessed warp gods to make the primarch souls that if Kolinaisi symbolically Masters the machine spirt of the throne mechancius, he can sit on ANY knight throne mechanicus and bond easily with any knight.

>>5113535
Oh, so we wouldn't have to go through it twice to get King? Than I got no real reason to decline this chance.
>>5113460
Changing to
>> Have UR assist you in mastering the throne, it can create a better throne mechanicum connection, a real machine spirit and it will only hurt you, but not as much as it would have.
Unless the other throne option is the one the one that get us an universal ride.

>>5113386
>>5113535
I want to select this option:
> Have UR assist you in mastering the throne, it can create a better throne mechanicum connection, a real machine spirit and it will only hurt you, but not as much as it would have.

But the mystery box is too tempting. Having a C'tan-Knight would be mind-bending. So I support this primarily:
> Ask UR to help you get the scary box for ideas. It may have something that solves all the issues.

>"Pyg, is this your way of asking for a combat upgrade to your frame? Just ask."

How would the Transformers against an Imperial world fare if they were already transformed into Leman Russes and Land Speeders and stuff?

>>5113671
Personally I imagine that it would highly depend on first contact and which machines they turned into, and if they were discovered by the Mechanicus first or a different imperial organization.

We may have a secondary update tonight.

>>5113703

Here is an extra thing to vote on. Since I missed yesterday, it is at this point in the fluff for me already.

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"Legion Master! We have arrived." Rolano, your adjutant, protege and friend alerted you to something that you had already knew. The Caliban system.

It was disquietingly close to the eye of terror, and yet supposedly home to one of the primarchs.

You were here to support the Emperor and his mission, secure nearby planets and allow for step off point for whichever legion the Primarch was shown to be the leader of.

"Do you think it is ours?" Rolano asked.

"If only we were that lucky. Knowing our luck we probably passed by the planet he lives on, or had to change course from discovering him, only so that another legion finds him first." The bland tone coming out of your mouth is unwarranted.

"I'm sorry Rolano. I don't like being near the eye. Though I should be celebrating the success of the fourth company and the new weapons we discovered. What report do you have?" You ask the young Marine, still without decorations on his armor, or any signifiers. Any Combat here would be one of his first chances to prove himself.

"I don't like it either sir. Legion Master Arnoul- do you think we will find our Primarch?" Rolano asks

"With the Emperor's campaigning and pushing us to the edge of the four quadrants, I wouldn't be surprised if we don't ourselves. Is the report that bad that you have to ask a question like that?" You ask the very concerned looking Rolano.

"It's not pretty sir. We are expected to secure the outer ridge of the system. Rendevous with the emperor's group along with three other legions, in which you and three other legion masters will have a discussion with the emperor. I don't want to know what meetings like that are like. Then once that is done, sir, if I am reading this right, we may have to send out a splinter group again for some strange reporting." Rolano says

"How strange?" You ask quirking your eyebrow at your friend and protege.

>>5113753

"Higher intelligence reports on the Ganth Migration. Something is scaring them. There are also reports of demihuman warlords pushing them out of some of the farthest reaches. Very little reporting. But the Emperor himself wants us to investigate that way." Rolano tells you, giving you the intelligence report complete with the seal of the Emperor himself.

"Let's focus on here first. Whom are we working in concert with? A large push like this is rare for so many legions to work together."

"The War Born, The Iron Warriors and Our Cousins the Hounds." Rolano says, and while preferential treatment of any other legion is to be avoided, the 12th and the 11th have been exceptionally close and worked together well. When you could. Actually this conference is of the four legions that worked together the most. Yet.

"Legions don't meet like this often. I hope it is not punishment." You say aloud not realizing it.

"Why would they? Our tactics- while incredibly unorthodox have been successful!" Rolano says

"When we do them. Very rarely do our tactics work elsewhere. We don't get this rogue titan mark from the Martians for just anything. Our legion. My hope and faith in my brothers, the all that I give for each one of them, Rolano, I don't know how I would react if anything bad were to happen. Like what the third originally went through or the fifteenth? The First, if it's anyone besides us brother, I really hope that this one on this planet is the primarch of the first. If any organization needs their primarch so desperately, it would be them." You say getting up and moving to the door, and Rolano following close behind.

"What are your orders for deployment for initial scouting operations out to farthest reaches of Ultima segmentum?" Rolano asks, you are wondering about which chapter can afford a scouting detachment.

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>> The First. Your own Company. Set the example for this and hand pick those chosen few from your Titan Slayers.

>> The Second. The Terrawatt brothers and some of your most inquisitive minds.

>> The Third. The Temerity wing has enough men to spare and they would appreciate being chosen.

>> The Fourth. Mako has at this time, the strongest company for the job and some could use the 'vacation.'

>> The Fifth. A small detachment of your heavy company may be effective for this.

>> The Sixth. They have been needing a special assignment lately.

>> The Seventh. Your Pathfinders were meant specifically for this scenario.