Chapter 4: The Dead, the Lost, and the Forgotten

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Mar 29, 2018 2:27 pm
"Only every single time we leave the Rogue Trader's ship on a mission."
Last edited March 29, 2018 2:28 pm
Mar 30, 2018 12:33 am
You step our into the now ruined street. It seems to quiet for a war zone but thinking nothing you carry one. Sanctus Valentina is built in a staggered level system meaning you come into view of the coordinates look down from above. You see a brutal swirling melee as wyches and incubi assault the defenders covered by the fire from Kabalite Warriors. Flying constructs of metal and tourtured flesh rip the defenders from the ground and devour them in a cloud of blood and flesh.

In the centre Brother-captian Gregor slices left and right with his mighty power sword cutting and Wych that dances to close while Brother Johansson fires fist sized explosive slugs down range blowing holes in buildings and warriors alike. Next to them you recognise lady Alyss swinging a sword bathed in blue fire, which looks incredibly familiar to Kuros and Val, whe never the blade strikes flesh the scream of victim is drowed oit by that of a scream frim thin air.
OOC:
The drug has not won off yet so Val has no idea.
Mar 30, 2018 12:47 am
OOC:
Does the sword look like that demon sword from the previous mission?

And since the drugs haven't yet worn off...
Val still consumed by his drug-fueled battle rage, sees enemy targets and with a roar, charges down the shortest distance between him and the nearest enemy!
Mar 30, 2018 3:39 am
"Fraggety, frag, frag!" Kuros yells to himself as he jumps out of the cockpit. Slides down the hull of the ship and lands heavily on the ground. He opens up his comm and follows the Space Marine's coordinates. His Infernal Pistol in his hand. When he sees Val he yells to him "You see any more ships we could steal? The last one wasn't very good."
Mar 30, 2018 3:41 am
Val replies, "YAAAHHHRRRGGGGHHHH!" as he continues charging towards the closest enemy!
Mar 30, 2018 8:40 am
Your roar alerts the warrior to your presence to late and you slam into him like a land raider hitting a bouncy castle.
OOC:
Make your attack. Also yes the sword does, the sword that was shattered.
Mar 30, 2018 8:48 am
As Val slices into his target, Val yells at Kuros, "How is it that the Lady Alyssa is in possession of a demonic sword?"
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If this initial attack allows a half action only instead of a full attack, then this will be a standard attack instead of an all out attack, taking 20 off the attack chance and bringing it down to 78
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Edit: Oops, also remove the 10 from ganging up. That should not be applied
Last edited March 30, 2018 9:08 am

Rolls

Power axe attack 53 +10 battle rage +10 ganging up +20 all-out +5 good = 98 - (1d100)

(59) = 59

Power axe damage (pen 7) 1d10 +7 + unnatural strength 12 - (1d10+19)

(6) + 19 = 25

Mar 30, 2018 5:52 pm
Your cleave the warrior in front of you in half with a mighty roar. Inspired by your actions the fighters around you force the dark eldar to retreat. Once the splinters have stopped flying overhead and defensive positions have been established the two space marines and Lady Alyss approach you. "Mighty swing brother!" Brother Johansson laughs.
"I assume your flight didn't work out as planned?" Brother-Captian Gregor smiles as he points to the plume of smoke.
Mar 30, 2018 7:31 pm
Throwing a sideways glance at Kuros, Val says, "Yah, shitty backwards Eldar tech. Can't even construct a flight worthy ship. Isn't that right, Kuros? Nevertheless, if we have time, we may want to salvage what we can."

Meanwhile, Val is thinking, 'gorrammit... that ship was the most advanced piece of technology I'd ever seen....'

Turning to Lady Alyss, Val says, "I have two questions. One, how did you come into possession of a demonic sword that looks identical to the sword that probably killed their Adeptus Astartes brother? And more importantly, second..." Val looks towards Kuros for split second, seeking backup, "... second, what do we get for saving your city?"
Mar 31, 2018 6:49 pm
"Are you accusing me and my family of heresy, welp? My family has served the emperor for hundreds of generations and this was a gift from the Lords of Terra to my ancestors for their service. And come to think of it how do you know the blade that killed their brother? Dont worry I don'texpect a real answer as your too full of eldar drugs to think."
Apr 1, 2018 1:45 am
"Whoa whoa whoa lady! I'm not accusing you of anything! Just curious how you came into possession of a daemonic sword. Not saying that you or your family are daemon worshippers or anything like that. We don't know exactly the blade that killed the space marine but seeing as we were attacked by a daemon wielding an identical sword at the sight of the battle brother's death, we drew some logical conclusions. Don't get me wrong, it's a great sword... but we had to destroy it because it seemed to be the object from which that horrific daemon was drawing its power from. If you and your family can wield it without drawing attention from daemons, hey, more power to ya!

"And yes, I'm hopped up on Eldar drugs... but it's those drugs that helped save your city!

"So sword aside, with no accusations of heresy intended, let's move on to the more important things... recompense in exchange for services rendered?"
Apr 1, 2018 2:17 am
Kuros raises his eyebrows and listens carefully.
Apr 1, 2018 7:02 pm
"Helped save my city? Your bastard pilot friend destroyed more of my city than the Eldar did! As for your transgression I will forgive it and reward you with a potential Captian as I will make sure you never work with my brother again. Once you have meet your captain and repaired any ship you haven't destroyed you will leave and never come back."
Apr 1, 2018 7:22 pm
OOC:
Oh oops. I completely did not realize this was the same lady we rescued from the kidnappers and is the sister of our NPC rogue trader... I thought she was some other random ruler of some random city... I completely missed the plot continuity on this one...
Putting on a much more humble face, Val quickly replies, "Forgive my blabbering, Lady Alyss. You're right, the Eldar drugs and the confusion of battle has clouded my thoughts. I've forgotten my place. Certainly, we'll assist with repairs at once. As for your sword, I urge caution, as we truly did come across a daemon wielding one that looked exactly like yours. We would be willing to recount our entire experience regarding that sword and daemon, if you'll allow it. You may find knowledge of our experience useful in dealing with future events."
OOC:
Val is resigned to follow her orders and will tell her the details of the previous mission, if she's willing to listen
Apr 1, 2018 11:46 pm
She sceptically raises her eyebrow. "Is that right? Ok I accept your apology. I will have you tell brother-captian Gregor your mission details and he shall inform me. As for repairs my brother has authorised you to keep the Eldar ship unless you want something different. So we shall repair and refuel it, while also providing you will food and ammunition, then your warrant will be transfered to Rondezuve Ragnar. Now get out of my sight."
Apr 2, 2018 2:21 am
"Yes Lady Alyss. Thank you, Lady Alyss."

To the space marines, we'll hand over their battle brother's gene seed and Val will say, "It has been a privilege to battle alongside... well, to cover your backs. My offer of providing your detachment with technical assistance remains standing,should you desire it."
When we've parted company from the space marines and Lady Alyss, Val will slap Kuros on the back and say, "We're getting transferred with a promotion!"

Looking at Nas, Val says, "We're going places! Whomever this new Lord Captain is, you'll probably have protection from whomever is after you."
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Edit: With the drugs presumably wearing off now, what are the after effects?


When we have downtime, Val will pour over the Eldar ship and learn as much as as he can regarding the secrets of Eldar technology.
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Apr 2, 2018 2:33 am
Kuros goes looking for another ship that he might steal.
Apr 2, 2018 11:29 am
Nas felt a need to say things but stopped himself a few times considering it not his place really to judge or comment.

"I have a general sense of who is after me. But I need time and money to find out who and where they are... after that... it will be then that needs protecting." Nas corrects sighing since he feels winded. Adjusting his gear Nas waits for a good time to use the medkit on himself. "Anyone injured? Besides the guy who died..." he adds.

Remnant sent a note to overratedplayer
Apr 2, 2018 12:25 pm
OOC:
Val make a tech roll.
You feel fine after the drug wears off. Slightly tired but otherwise fine. You do have the urge to use them again.

As Kuros goes looking for another ship he hears a voice. "Come back. Anything you get will be nothing compared to me."

Nas goes and gets medical attention and then looKs at the note. It is a map to an area you don't recognise with the words whispering Carins in the centre and fallen knight to the side.

After you have gone about your business you receive a comm message . "Meet your captain at hanger 248 in 2100 hours.
Apr 2, 2018 12:59 pm
'These drugs are amazing! And there seems to be absolutely no side effects!' thinks Val to himself.

With the use of his combitool, Val gets to work studying the as yet un-christened Eldar ship. He takes up all the time he's allowed, studying every bit of it, looking into the wiring, trying to understand the machine spirits, identifying the materials used, the power source, and most interestingly, the pilot interface.
OOC:
If possible, Val will specifically try to learn about how to improve its usability, be it modifications to the wing design, rewiring some of the electronics, reshaping the pilot chair to be more comfortable for humans, appeasing the machine spirits, etc. Anything that could possibly give Kuros bonuses to flying and gunning this ship. Secondary to that, Val will try to generally increase his understanding of Eldar tech, hoping to give him some insight should he ever come across more Eldar tech in the future.


Once done, regardless of what forbidden xeno knowledge Val may or may not have gleaned, Val will say to Kuros, "This craft is absolutely amazing. I have never seen anything that comes even close in comparison!"

Rolls

Tech use 60 +10 combitool = 70 - (1d100)

(41) = 41

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