Investigation

Apr 13, 2024 3:33 am

The flight back to the Sisterhood starts out quietly. Some of you were injured greatly and you have PDF scouts with you who are dealing with their captivity in Xenos hands. There will be a reckoning but, not quite yet. First you’ll need to get permission and access and then you’ll need to gather evidence. This begins your investigation.

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 13, 2024 6:14 am

Investigation

Krondo sat at one of the corners of the Aquila lander's crew cabin and thought deeply about the operation. He was sifting through his data slate and compiling all the data he had gathered in order to present it to the Sister Superior.

Bigby Quickfinger

GreyWord

Apr 13, 2024 7:29 am

Investigation

OOC:

OK My character is certainly not in position to contribute "to get permission and access". Will stay silent for now
By the way, what we need "permission and access" TO?

Ysolde Inactive for 2 months

Apr 13, 2024 2:17 pm

Investigation

OOC:

Permission to investigate and access to the highest levels of the government

Sister Retributor Domitia Jurgena

Appalahi

Apr 14, 2024 4:51 pm

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"There is something rotten here. Something I cannot quite wrap my finger around" the Sister Retributor muttered.
"Tech Priest. Can you open for us a safe channel for our Canoness? We have much to confer. That, and these young men and women will probably give us some more answers".

"I don't want to wager anything, but I find it dangerous to believe the Governor implied in this"

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Tickettbror

Apr 15, 2024 6:05 pm

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Cassia lagged behind the group, something weighing on her mind. She followed up the ramp of the aquilla with her boltgun at the ready, safety off, until she finds a seat close to the door when she finally stows it. Once it's safely in the weapon rack, she draws her side arm and rests it on the vacant seat next to her in case she needs to use it at any moment.

"You want a channel straight to the canoness?" Cassia frowns, the objection in her voice clearer now her helmet is off. "Beyond the unquestionable breach of faith to allow a cog access to our blessed networks, surely the proper protocol of rank should be observed."

She glances at Krondo, then at the scouts and at her pistol. Her frown deepens, and it looks like she isn't going to continue until she opens her mouth. She lingers a moment before pressing on. "More of the same, I think travelling in the same vehicle as the... victims of the accursed xenos without proper checks is putting us all at risk."

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 15, 2024 6:44 pm

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Krondo looked at Sister Cassia and mechanically said, "With due respect to your position and rank, Sister, I understand that your faith and fury are well placed on the souls of Imperium and that you fulfil your duty to the decree, but I have been hearing your veiled insults throughout this operation. Is it a mistake that you take your service from the Priesthood of Mechanicus? I have shown my skills to the highest Magos of Triune Forgefane of Agripinaa and my knowledge is sanctified by Omnissiah and the venerable Sister superiors of the Sacred Order of Black Rose. It was not my idea to come here and offer my services to your creed; I was summoned, and if that is what is expected of me to do, then I guess my position as Tech Priest deserves far more respectable acceptance than a 'cog'. I guess if my presence and skills are so unnecessary, then I can formally submit a petition to the Superiors to replace me with a better 'cog' that you might deem acceptable? Perhaps a fine servitor squad to maintain your armory and your holy assault carriers? If so, I will gladly return to Agripinaa where my skills will be much better appreciated than a Holy Order whose esteemed members considers my talents bothersome and 'cog'-worthy."

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Tickettbror

Apr 15, 2024 7:05 pm

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Cassia snorts. "I assure you, priest, it's nothing personal. While your skills may be well placed, and who am I to judge? Surely you understand the restrictions placed upon you here."

She gestures with her hands as she makes her point. "Take, for example, if I were to come into your sacred Agripinaa and began reconfiguring your systems without the proper rituals. Would you be happy to let that happen purely on the faith of my rank among the Legatine? I doubt it, at best. Any mechanicus, from a lowly servitor to a fabricator locum would not be given access to that which lies behind bastion doors, even in a metaphorical sense."

She sits back in her seat, and finishes her point. "That's not to comment on the tactical implications of allowing a member of a different power access to our encrypted command networks. Surely your logic understands the implications that presents?"

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 16, 2024 6:58 am

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krondo visibly sighed, "If you are to reconfigure the technologies of Agripinaa, you won't be able to because you are not trained on the sacred rites of the Omnissiah. Not that you won't be, it is just that we are trained for different purposes entirely. I don't want access to your secret priority vox channel frequency but coming from such a high-ranking Sister, I expected a little bit more trust and respect from another Imperial organization. In our darkest hours, we have shouldered each other not with mutual doubt and suspicion but with appreciation and dependence on our valued skills. I have no intention to prod and probe your sacred relics that you keep in your hallowed sanctum. Neither do I have any inclination to wander through restricted areas of your holy bastion. Well, once my service period is over, I would be happy to leave your order and give my meticulous reports regarding the wastage of precious time an able Tech Priest could have utilized in other better ventures."

Sister Retributor Domitia Jurgena

Appalahi

Apr 16, 2024 8:22 am

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"Enough!".

Sister Retributor Domitia Jurgena's voice boomed inside the crew compartment.

"Brother Krondo Sigma is an esteemed ally to our Order, sister. You would well to remember that. About the scouts, they have been already thoroughly checked. In any case, I prefer to travel with something dangerous where I can see it, and intervene should the need arise" the Retributor added, icy.

"This is my decision. Others will decide their fate, and will scour them of the taint IF THEY HAVE ANY. Did I make myself clear, Sister?".

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 16, 2024 8:26 am

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Krondo nodded at both the Sisters and resumed reading and scrolling his data slate.

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Tickettbror

Apr 16, 2024 9:01 am

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"Is that right, sister. Your decision?" Cassia turns her head slowly. "Interesting notion, sister superior. My apologies."

She turns back to Krondo, a small smirk playing about her lips. She shakes her head, and takes her book out of her kitbag.

Sister Retributor Domitia Jurgena

Appalahi

Apr 16, 2024 9:08 am

Investigation

Tickettbror says:

"Is that right, sister. Your decision?" Cassia turns her head slowly. "Interesting notion, sister superior. My apologies."

She turns back to Krondo, a small smirk playing about her lips. She shakes her head, and takes her book out of her kitbag.

"I do hope you are not reading about Mu'gulath Bay again, dear Sister" the Sister Retributor mused. "How is this channel coming along, venerable Adept?"

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 16, 2024 9:17 am

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OOC: Well lorewise, I don't know if I have access to a secure channel because I really don't want to hack into a private channel of Sisterhood. Would the Sister superior give me access to a private channel.

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 16, 2024 6:16 pm

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After checking his data for few more minutes, Krondo looked at Sister Jurgena, "Sister, I am sorry to say, we cannot have a secure channel from here within the Aquila Lander. We have functional transmitters, but I don't think I can properly encrypt the channel with these ones. I suggest we reach the bastion and then we either report to her or get close to an advanced cogitator where I can encrypt the frequency better." He eyed the scout troops, "Also, having fewer individuals will give our team better security against information breach. I deeply apologise for this predicament."

Ysolde Inactive for 2 months

Apr 17, 2024 5:57 pm

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It does not take long before you are able to return. The Aquilla Lander arrives, and the PDF forces are taken to the infirmary where they will be treated and prayed over. The rest of the group is brought to Reliquant Superior Maria Grace.

The woman in charge is in her office, it is a spartan place, just a desk, files, and cogitator. There are only to bits of excess. The first, is the stained-glass window where Saint Celestine stands in her full glory. The sunlight coming through that window highlights Celestine's halo. The second, bit of excess is a delicate ceramic of Saint Kodachi inlaid with gold. The Reliquant Superior is only one step removed from Cannoness and she could, if she wanted, have far more resplendent things yet, she just has the two.

She gestures to an ancient holo-screen table. There upon the table an image begins to appear. A woman in full Inquisitorial robes stands and looks at you and Maria Grace. "I am Inquisitor Selina of the Rose. I am here at the request of the Reliquant Superior to hear the evidence you bring before me and, if I deem it worthwhile, to imbue you with full Inquisitorial power in my name."

Sister Retributor Domitia Jurgena

Appalahi

Apr 18, 2024 9:45 am

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Sister Retributor Domitia Jurgena bites her tongue. An Inquisitor here. She dearly wanted to be wrong about the whole affair, but it seems she was correct. That offers little solace now.

Still, here she is just a Retributor. She can't talk. Yet.

Krondo Sigma

Stalker05

Apr 18, 2024 5:19 pm

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Krondo is visibly shaken by seeking the Inquisitorial symbol in the holoprojection. So an Inquisitor is involved. This is going out of the league. Dangerous affair when the Inquisition comes knocking. He eyed the sisters, wondering who was going to talk first. He has no authority to speak before the sisters have spoken.

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Tickettbror

Apr 19, 2024 1:15 pm

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Cassia glances sideways at Domitia and has to fight to hide her smirk. Clearly the retributor is only interested in throwing her weight around and assuming rank when there's no chance of anyone challenging her. Now that they're in the company of authority she shrinks back into the background.

Instead of dwelling on the point, Cassia steps forward. She performs the sign of the aquilla, and bows her head. "Honoured Sister, my lady Inquisitor. We return from our investigations on the xenos ship. I intend to provide a full report, but in summary; what we found there was unacceptable."

She lifts her head, and addresses the Reliquant. "We encountered hostiles believed to be of the Drukhari breed, along with several tyranids. Acting as military leader, Retributor Jurgena performed her role admirably in guiding her troops. Furthermore, we recovered intel, curtesy of our allies in the mechanicum, that suggests the governor was aware of the xenos presence."

She turns to the inquisitor, marginally more nervously but still without hesitation. "Where from this would you like me to begin?"

Ysolde Inactive for 2 months

Apr 23, 2024 11:50 pm

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The Inquisitor listens to Cassia and when the report is complete she makes a decision. "Have the tech priest send the data encrypted to me. In the meantime I am giving you authority to investigate this matter. Authorization Selena alpha three ten beta gamma seven five." There is a hum from the device she’s showing on and a few moments later a signet ring pops out.

"Reliquant Superior hand the ring to your sisters who will act with my authority. They are allowed in any location, to search any they need, find the evidence and bring the traitors to justice."

The Reliquant Superior holds the ring and slowly hands it to Cassia. "Cassia you will lead the investigation. If it comes to battle for any reason I expect you to heed to Jurgena’s lead on that. Jurgena, keep her safe and upon your life do not allow this ring in anyone else’s hand"

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