[20:13] <@Braddoc> ++++++++Begin Transmission++++++++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++ The Hive Knight: Development+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++Thought of the Day: Do not Why You Serve, but How+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++Location: Mockingbird Cell Quarters 524CFG-245.1; Tricorn; Hive Sibellus; Scintilla+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++0942Hours- Sibellus Time+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++ The interception and capture of the Duke went like clockworks, a textbook application of the lessons written in the Tactica Imperialis. While the interrogation proper was left to the expert hands back at the Tricorn, the acolytes did learn that the conspirator feared that his accomplice(s) was/were coming to clean up the broken pieces of the failed coup.
[20:13] <@Braddoc> After collection augery scans of the Lance Strike from the Spaceport and having Inquisitor Jex ordering a strike of his own over an area Gorkok’s trukk was shown to be, making quick work of the escalading Orkish situation on the Feudal World.
[20:13] <@Braddoc> The next months were spend healing, training, little resting and going over mountains of data sheets and records, looking for clues and information on what little clues there was to work with; the Master Assassin Gallus and his mechanical copy, the name “Galland” and a new name picked by Jex during his capture; Darrius Haddon.+++
[20:14] <@Braddoc> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:15] <@Braddoc> As Mockingbird readies for another day of grudging clearical work, the quarter's vox system rings
[20:15] * +Mira_Atella sits on the floor in the main living space, looking as if she could be meditating.
[20:17] * @Grendel has returned to the quarters after being gone for months. New training and knowledge has been downloaded into his cortical systems, while further enhancements to bring him closer to the Omnissiah have turned flesh to metal. With barely a thought he patches the incoming vox call to his microbead. "Mockingbird."
[20:17] <@Braddoc> Jex is on the other end
[20:17] * +Mira_Atella opens one eye and looks towards Grendel, thinking he looks a bit heavier.
[20:18] * +Mira_Atella stands up and moves over to him, listening in.
[20:18] <@Braddoc> Jex @@Mockingbird, report to sub-basement 12 immediately.@@
[20:19] <@Grendel> @@Very well. Mockingbird out@@
[20:19] * @Grendel turns to Mira. "It seems the Inquisitor has something for us in sub-basement 12."
[20:20] * +Mira_Atella disappears for a few minutes to put on more suitable attire and to grab her dataslate. "Fun. I'm ready."
[20:20] <@Braddoc> ((sweat pants to form fitting bodyglove?))
[20:21] <@Braddoc> Lazerus orders Demon to stay behind and follow with you
[20:21] * @Grendel nods and turns towards the door, dressed as usual in his mechanicus robes and whatever he has hidden beneath. As he reaches out to open the door Mira and Lazarus are able to see the right arm, which used to be flesh has been replaced by a well constructed augmetic, mimicking the human form right down to the Blue electoo that's always run down the back of his forearm.
[20:23] <+Mira_Atella> "I was going to say you gained weight, but now I see why. Do you have a better throwing aim now too?" Looking over the new arm a bit.
[20:24] <@Braddoc> ((oh yeah: didn't take the underbarrel Grenade launcher?))
[20:24] <@Braddoc> As you arrive to the elevator, you see Falcon, another one of Jex' cell. composed of Ezo the Cleric, Hak the Catachan, Joss the pale void-born surgeon and the Black Shiled Balthazal of the Deathwatch.
[20:25] * @Grendel shrugs slightly. "My targeting scanners have not been updated appreciably. Other advances were considered more important." He turns and studies Falcon as they wait, after saying the ritual to summon the elevator (and pressing the button).
[20:26] * +Mira_Atella gives the others a once over while they wait for the elevator.
[20:27] <@Braddoc> They too observe you for a moment before Joss speak up "Say, aren't you people anohter one of Jex's birds?"
[20:28] * Braddoc is now known as BradGM
[20:29] <@BradGM> The massive elevator doors open, where already a dozen or so personnel are waiting for their stop
[20:29] <@Grendel> ((why yes, yes Mira is))
[20:29] * @Grendel remains silent as he studies the equipment that make up Falcon.
[20:31] <+Mira_Atella> (( :P ))
[20:31] * +Mira_Atella steps in to the elevator.
[20:32] <@BradGM> Ezo wears nice robes, also has a chainsword and a holstered pistol, The Catachan only has a large knife and an open flak vest, Joss is wearing some sort of dortor's grab akin to Naval uniform. BAlthazhal is wearing is full power armour, his large combat knife and bolt pistol*
[20:33] * @Grendel ascertains the quality and condition of the wargear as he steps into the elevator, the car shifting a little as he steps inside.
[20:34] <@BradGM> As you proceed to sub-basement 12, the elevator picks and drops people until you and Flacon are left alone going to sub-basmenet 12, where Inquistior Jex is waiting on some sort of underground train dock with a woman in carapace, armed wiht 2 laspistols and 2 chainswords, and carrying a large case.
[20:35] * +Mira_Atella exits the elevator and approaches Jex. "Mockingbird, reporting."
[20:36] * @Grendel enters the sub-basement. "Inquisitor" he greets, or maybe just acknowledges Jex.
[20:36] <@BradGM> Falcon also follows with Ezo leading "Falcon here as summoned, my Lord."
[20:38] <@BradGM> Jex "Acolytes!" *He looks over the Black Shield from under his large brimmed hat* "Balthazal."
[20:38] <@BradGM> Jex "The wagon is coming. We know have new information concerning the Sisk affair."
[20:39] * @Grendel begins to review the data that they already have, His optical mechadendrite also moves this way and that , looking for the supposed wagon.
[20:40] <@BradGM> A large topless wagon controlled by a servitor torso arrives at the dock."
[20:41] <@BradGM> Jex "Also, Mockingbird, this is Lyra Plath. She will provide firesupport for your cell."
[20:41] <@Grendel> ((oh heh. I thought it was some bizarre euphamism. Go 40k))
[20:42] * @Grendel turns and studies the woman so introduced. He begins by recording her name and the details of any gear she carries, before gathering data on the woman herself.
[20:42] * +Mira_Atella gives a nod towards her.
[20:42] * +Lyra sets down the case and offers her hand. "Acolyte Plath, reporting as ordered."
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((dooomed!))
[20:42] * @Grendel glances down at the hand.
[20:43] <+Lyra> ((The holsters for the laspistols and sheathes for the chainswords are all clearly designed for quick-release))
[20:44] * +Mira_Atella gives a sideways glance at Grendel before taking the hand and shaking it herself. "Don't mind him."
[20:44] <@BradGM> Jex embarks in the wagon, Captain Rothers, his trusty and loyal Servo-skull, hovering behind. "I've tasked Ennoch to made her learn your little language, it would improve your efficiency, especially wiht what will transpire."
[20:44] <@Grendel> "And what will transpire?"
[20:45] * +Lyra will pick her case back up
[20:45] * +Mira_Atella enters the wagon.
[20:45] <@BradGM> You all go in and the wagon leaves the dock.
[20:46] <@BradGM> Jex "It took some verification with archives on Holy Terra due to the nature of the beast, in this case, a Rogue Trader, or more Specifically, one of his Ship."
[20:47] * +Lyra mutters "Praise be the Emperor" quietly when Jex mentions Holy Terra
[20:49] <@BradGM> Jex "Captain, if you may." *Rothers begins to project an image of a large space station, in which a long line of spaceships is slowly getting inside it's dokcing stations.
[20:50] * @Grendel studies the space station projected, attempting to divine any data possible on it and the ships. "And the data has been verified?"
[20:50] <@BradGM> It zooms to a ship in the line, a swift looking vessel, armed with macro batteries and top and a lance at the front.
[20:51] <@BradGM> Jerx "Indeed Grendel. Shown here, Galland, a ship in the fleet of Rogue Trader Markus von Groudl."
[20:52] <@Grendel> "Ah. It is good that the data finally goes somewhere."
[20:53] <@BradGM> Jex "Due to the largeness of power a Rogue trader possess the only place a Rogue Trader's fleet infrmation is and must be store is on Holy Terra by ancient degree. If it was a free captain, we could ahve acted, but our hands were tied."
[20:54] * @Grendel files THAT away for being the first time he's heard an Inquisitor say that.
[20:54] * +Mira_Atella listens, recording information in her dataslate.
[20:56] <@Grendel> "Then the plan?"
[20:58] <@BradGM> Jex "Falcon were working on Earnest Barg on suspicicon of participating in the Cold Trade. in 30 hours, he is to meet with a very rich off World patron with very intresting xeno items for sale. I leave you to connect the dots."
[21:00] <@Grendel> "The technology seen on Sisk?"
[21:00] <@BradGM> After a moment you see that you are going rihgt onto a wall, which suddenly opens up at the last moment, and connects to a rahter old and almost derelict rail system.
[21:01] <@BradGM> Jex "Sisk, somewhere else in the Sector, perhaps even objects from the Koronus Expanse."
[21:03] <@BradGM> Jex "You shall be assisted by the Adeptus Arbites in the matter, their experience in urban combat and reliability will be an asset."
[21:04] <@BradGM> Jex "You seemed to favour scum, but this is too large to be left to a few fast talking gunman."
[21:05] * +Mira_Atella raises a brow before returning her eyes to the dataslate.
[21:06] <@BradGM> You can begin to see solid, consistent lighting in the distance. Jonatan, as you wait on the dock in your clean uniform and cloak, carrying your gear case, you can hear the repetitive clanging of a wagon wheel on the track.
[21:07] <@BradGM> Jex "We are in charge here, but do not abuse our autority, it is a responsibility, not a priviledge."
[21:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( okay uncle Ben ))
[21:08] * @Grendel nods without saying anything as he goes over the data provided. "Where is the meeting taking place? Are we to arrest or terminate?"
[21:11] <@BradGM> Jex"It is safe to assume that Gallus may well be the contact that Barg is meeting. He would need to talk."
[21:12] <@Grendel> "If it is not another Falseman.
[21:12] <@BradGM> The wagon stops at another dock, where a lone Arbites in a crisp uniform is standing at attention.
[21:12] <+Mira_Atella> "Yes, if he sent one once, no reason he wouldn't again. Did we learn much from the other one? Maybe an easy way to disable it should be run across another?"
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[21:13] <@BradGM> Jex "We learn much, but not enough still."
[21:14] <@BradGM> Jex exits the wagon, looking ove rthe Arbites."
[21:16] <@BradGM> Jex "And there must be the man the Lord-Marshall send us."
[21:16] * @Grendel removes himself from the wagon, the conveyance visibily liftening as he gets out, looking over the newcomer.
[21:16] * +Mira_Atella steps out and looks around the area.
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[21:18] <@BradGM> The dock here is more rusted, either for being too old or a lack of maintenance. The light is generally consistent, but there are a few blinking lights here and there. There is also 3 rows of heavy bolter turrets on either side of a large bunker door.
[21:18] * +Jonatan snaps into a machine precision salute, nodding in response "Justicar Jonatan Wake at your service, my liege"
[21:22] * @Grendel does his usual, studying the newcomer , filing away equipment before moving on to the person. "A single Justicar?"
[21:22] <@BradGM> Jex "Inquisitor Jex, Ordo Xenos. My acolutes, Mokcingbird, Falcon." *He nonchalantly waves back at the massed persons, including a armoured Black clad Astartes with a silver arm.* "Now, get us a birefroom, a secure one."
[21:23] <@BradGM> ((*briefingroom))
[21:23] <@BradGM> ((*briefing room))
[21:25] <+Mira_Atella> (( The wind is kicking up again, so if I disappear that's why. Internet has been stable for a few hours, but just in case ))
[21:26] <@Grendel> ((nod. We're supposed to get 40 mph winds tonight, but we were supposed to start getting them a while ago, so who knows at this point)).
[21:27] * @Grendel studies the location, his optical mechadendrite peering up at the heavy bolters.
[21:27] * +Lyra stands at parade rest
[21:28] <@BradGM> Jex "Well, up at it Justicar!"
[21:29] * +Jonatan nods once again in repsonse to the Inquisitor's request, snapping his finger inthe air and the heaby door behind him began to slowly unbuckle and slide appart. He looked to Grendel at the comment and a smirk appeared.
[21:29] <+Jonatan> "The Iquisitior has the full support of the Arbitrator to his call, but you should not count me out just yet"
[21:30] * @Grendel shrugs with his mechadendrites slightly. "I have not."
[21:30] * +Mira_Atella looks curiously at the goings on, but keeps any observations to herself.
[21:31] * @Grendel starts moving towards teh door, pulling in his mechadendrites, especially the one that appears to be tipped by a bolt pistol.
[21:31] * +Jonatan He turns around and lead the party inside. Soon after navigating the hallway of the Fortress, they would find themselfs in a large room with a table and many chairs already set up, as if they were ready for them.
[21:32] * +Mira_Atella takes a seat, setting her dataslate in front of her.
[21:32] <+Jonatan> "I hope this is to your liking, my liege"
[21:32] * +Lyra leans her case against the wall before taking a seat near it
[21:33] <@BradGM> Jex "If you say it is secure, it will do."
[21:33] <@BradGM> He goes for the holo-projector controls. Captain Rothers lwoers down to it and connect itself.
[21:34] * @Grendel judges the sturdiness of the chairs before taking a spot near teh wall.
[21:37] <@BradGM> Again, he explains about the raider ship 'Galland' docking at Scintilla Prime, a giant space station on geo-stationary orbit over Hive Sibellus. It's arrival and lance-weapon type match the one recorded by the Sisk Spaceport.
[21:38] <@BradGM> It's arrival also match with a parallel investigation by Falcon in the business of Guild merchant Ernest Barg, suspected agent of the Cold Trade, the illigal network of smugglers and emrchants delaing in xeno items of all sorts.
[21:39] <@BradGM> ((*dealing))
[21:39] * @Grendel makes a careful note of the details of the Cold Trade, something which must be wiped out immediately.
[21:41] <@BradGM> 47 hours ago, Falcon intercepted a message coming from Scintilla Prime about a rendez-vous being set-up in 29.5 hours from now. According to the word code used, it was to deal in 'goods' with is unknown but highly suspected of xeno origin.
[21:42] <@BradGM> Jex "Now would be a rather perfect occasion to round up both parties in one swoop."
[21:42] * +Mira_Atella nods.
[21:43] <@BradGM> Jex "Unfortunate, either parties present will only be hired hands, and not the mastermind."
[21:44] <@Grendel> "Another step in hte chain. Is the Rogue Trader so untouchable?"
[21:45] <@BradGM> Jex "Outside the Imperium, his power and autority is, in theory, seocnd only to the Emperor."
[21:46] <@BradGM> Jex "While he is wihtin the Imperium's borders, he is the equivalent of a Lord Admiral; a highly pwoerful and influencial position. Having a small fleet of dozens of ships also help to hinder direct confrontation."
[21:48] <@Grendel> "Unfortunate."
[21:48] <@BradGM> Jex "Not to mention 4 reported colonized worlds, 6 gas giants mining operation, 3 asteroid fields ones, 8 mining colony."
[21:48] <+Mira_Atella> "I'm going to assume going in the front door as new crew members is out of the question."
[21:50] <@BradGM> Jex "No, the Galland will be taken over by Naval Security. WE, you, shall operate within the planet, where he will be wihtout tens of thousands of loyal crewmen around Gallus."
[21:51] <@BradGM> ((*where there won't be tens of 1000s...))
[21:51] * @Grendel nods. "Where are they to meet?"
[21:52] <@BradGM> Jex "Falcon."
[21:52] <@BradGM> Ezo "Doctor."
[21:53] * +Mira_Atella ponders a few things about the last encounter.
[21:53] <@BradGM> Joss the void born woman gets up and goes fo rthe control, pluging in her slate."
[21:57] <@BradGM> Joss "Barg generally makes his shadier deals in the underhive, keeping his more tolerably crooked ones for his own estate. We followed him numerous times down and it wasn't pretty." *she shivers a little beofre regained herself and continuing.* "There are 3 places he regularly goes to for rendez-vous out of 7 knonw locations, so I'd recommend we'd concentrate on the 3 most likely."
[21:59] <@BradGM> Joss "Two of those 3 are clsoe to the Hive city gates, if there are large quantities of good moving, they would be the wisest to vehicles to quickly be laoded and move out without risky gang interference."
[21:59] <@BradGM> ((*to=for))
[21:59] <+Mira_Atella> "We are familiar with the underhive and may still have a contact that could provide information."
[22:00] <@Grendel> "Falcon and Mockingbird to those two, Arbitrators to the third? What if they go to one of the other 4?"
[22:02] <@BradGM> Joss "WE could always ahve a team to follow Barg, but they'll be isolated."
[22:03] <@Grendel> "Hardly unusual."
[22:04] * +Mira_Atella turns her head to Grendel, "You don't want to go in the sewers to talk to our smelly little friend?"
[22:04] <@BradGM> Joss "True, but this is the underhive, not merly a tough part of town."
[22:06] <@Grendel> "Do you believe we could find him in the time provided/'
[22:07] <+Mira_Atella> "I think he could hear a coin drop four levels above."
[22:07] <+Mira_Atella> "Should be easy enough, if he's alive. Just bring your own pot this time."
[22:08] * +Jonatan remains silent and alert, taking all the information in
[22:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( that came out wrong ))
[22:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( Though Grendel being high would probably be amusing ))
[22:09] <+Jonatan> ((Error 404, reality not found))
[22:09] <@BradGM> ((put some Lathes Chronic in your snecor))
[22:10] <@BradGM> Joss "A guide would be helpful, if one can be found."
[22:10] <@BradGM> Joss "As long as he is reliable."
[22:11] <@BradGM> Hak "And doens't get shot to pieces by gangers."
[22:11] <@Grendel> "We have worked with him before."
[22:12] <@BradGM> Joss "then he could always guide a small team to follow Barg while the other sites are under surveillance."
[22:12] <+Mira_Atella> "Bowels did well for us, but do bring a cooking pot or he'll charge you to use one of his."
[22:13] <@BradGM> Everyone looks at you oddly Mira."
[22:13] <@BradGM> Everyone looks at you oddly Mira.
[22:14] <+Mira_Atella> "Best defense against getting your head bitten off."
[22:14] <@BradGM> Joss "Excuse me, a pot for your..bowels?"
[22:14] * +Mira_Atella gives a bit of a shrug.
[22:15] <+Mira_Atella> "The contact's name is Bowels.. rather fitting since he lives in the sewer, and the pots protect against something down there that likes to bite heads. It sounds silly, but we made it through in one piece."
[22:16] <@BradGM> Hak "Gloom Haunts."
[22:17] <@BradGM> ((AKA, Half-like head Crab with membrane between its arms/legs allowing it to glide and fly a little.
[22:17] <+Mira_Atella> "He wouldn't lead us where we wanted to go without a pot, so it's really up to you if you want to take your own or pay him to rent one."
[22:18] <@BradGM> ((http://jeffreyhimmelman.com/somniturne/wp-content/gallery/color/gloomhaunt.jpg))
[22:19] <+Mira_Atella> (( That's not too far off from what I pictured ))
[22:19] <planet_bob> ((looks like a cousin of cthulhu)
[22:20] <@BradGM> JEx "I'll leave this detail to you. The goal here is answers, we need prisonners to interrogate. Barg and Gallus holds what we need."
[22:20] <@Grendel> "I assume Mira will follow the merchant then?"
[22:21] <+Mira_Atella> "It would be better. Gallus had people on Sisk that were looking for me, so I should stay away from him."
[22:23] * @Grendel studies the newcomers. "Can either of you follow without being spotted?"
[22:23] <+Lyra> "It depends on the environment."
[22:24] <@Grendel> "The hive."
[22:24] <+Lyra> "So long as it is a populated area, the target shouldn't pay me any extra attention."
[22:26] <+Jonatan> "I will try the to the best of my abilitys." Jonatan answered
[22:27] <@Grendel> "Then 3 teams take the most likely spots, Mira and Lyra and perhaps Jonatan follow to make sure the target is going ot one of the three?"
[22:29] <@BradGM> Joss "And must act alone if they got else where."
[22:30] <+Mira_Atella> "If Bowels can lower the number of locations, we'll be better off."
[22:30] <@Grendel> "Of course."
[22:31] * @Grendel glances at Falcon to see if they have any input.
[22:31] <@Grendel> "If one of the locations that isn't staked out is chosen then the other teams shift."
[22:33] * +Mira_Atella (~Athenis@pool-71-104-215-115.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[22:33] <+Jonatan> ((Whelp))
[22:34] <@BradGM> Grendle, Falcon seems to be for follwoing what Joss is saying; Barg has been their investigation for months now"
[22:34] <@BradGM> Grendle, Falcon seems to be for follwoing what Joss is saying; Barg has been their investigation for months now
[22:34] <@Grendel> ((so they're fine with staking out the 3 places))
[22:38] <@Grendel> "So contact Bowels, see if he can narrow down the locations, then stake them out and follow Barg, then capture then? Gallus will not go easy."
[22:39] <@BradGM> Lazerus "If we are facing him this time."
[22:40] <+Jonatan> "He shall feel the full force of the Law"
[22:41] <@Grendel> ((brb))
[22:43] <@BradGM> ((well, with Mira gone, fine if we stop it here for tonight?))
[22:44] <+Lyra> ((okay with me))
[22:45] <@Grendel> ((Back...alright. Sounds like we've got a basic plan. And Grendel's not exactly...the most personable fellow :) ))
[22:46] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++ The Hive Knight: Development+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++Thought of the Day: Do not Why You Serve, but How+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++Location: Mockingbird Cell Quarters 524CFG-245.1; Tricorn; Hive Sibellus; Scintilla+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++0942Hours- Sibellus Time+++
[20:13] <@Braddoc> +++ The interception and capture of the Duke went like clockworks, a textbook application of the lessons written in the Tactica Imperialis. While the interrogation proper was left to the expert hands back at the Tricorn, the acolytes did learn that the conspirator feared that his accomplice(s) was/were coming to clean up the broken pieces of the failed coup.
[20:13] <@Braddoc> After collection augery scans of the Lance Strike from the Spaceport and having Inquisitor Jex ordering a strike of his own over an area Gorkok’s trukk was shown to be, making quick work of the escalading Orkish situation on the Feudal World.
[20:13] <@Braddoc> The next months were spend healing, training, little resting and going over mountains of data sheets and records, looking for clues and information on what little clues there was to work with; the Master Assassin Gallus and his mechanical copy, the name “Galland” and a new name picked by Jex during his capture; Darrius Haddon.+++
[20:14] <@Braddoc> ++++++++End Transmission++++++++
[20:15] <@Braddoc> As Mockingbird readies for another day of grudging clearical work, the quarter's vox system rings
[20:15] * +Mira_Atella sits on the floor in the main living space, looking as if she could be meditating.
[20:17] * @Grendel has returned to the quarters after being gone for months. New training and knowledge has been downloaded into his cortical systems, while further enhancements to bring him closer to the Omnissiah have turned flesh to metal. With barely a thought he patches the incoming vox call to his microbead. "Mockingbird."
[20:17] <@Braddoc> Jex is on the other end
[20:17] * +Mira_Atella opens one eye and looks towards Grendel, thinking he looks a bit heavier.
[20:18] * +Mira_Atella stands up and moves over to him, listening in.
[20:18] <@Braddoc> Jex @@Mockingbird, report to sub-basement 12 immediately.@@
[20:19] <@Grendel> @@Very well. Mockingbird out@@
[20:19] * @Grendel turns to Mira. "It seems the Inquisitor has something for us in sub-basement 12."
[20:20] * +Mira_Atella disappears for a few minutes to put on more suitable attire and to grab her dataslate. "Fun. I'm ready."
[20:20] <@Braddoc> ((sweat pants to form fitting bodyglove?))
[20:21] <@Braddoc> Lazerus orders Demon to stay behind and follow with you
[20:21] * @Grendel nods and turns towards the door, dressed as usual in his mechanicus robes and whatever he has hidden beneath. As he reaches out to open the door Mira and Lazarus are able to see the right arm, which used to be flesh has been replaced by a well constructed augmetic, mimicking the human form right down to the Blue electoo that's always run down the back of his forearm.
[20:23] <+Mira_Atella> "I was going to say you gained weight, but now I see why. Do you have a better throwing aim now too?" Looking over the new arm a bit.
[20:24] <@Braddoc> ((oh yeah: didn't take the underbarrel Grenade launcher?))
[20:24] <@Braddoc> As you arrive to the elevator, you see Falcon, another one of Jex' cell. composed of Ezo the Cleric, Hak the Catachan, Joss the pale void-born surgeon and the Black Shiled Balthazal of the Deathwatch.
[20:25] * @Grendel shrugs slightly. "My targeting scanners have not been updated appreciably. Other advances were considered more important." He turns and studies Falcon as they wait, after saying the ritual to summon the elevator (and pressing the button).
[20:26] * +Mira_Atella gives the others a once over while they wait for the elevator.
[20:27] <@Braddoc> They too observe you for a moment before Joss speak up "Say, aren't you people anohter one of Jex's birds?"
[20:28] * Braddoc is now known as BradGM
[20:29] <@BradGM> The massive elevator doors open, where already a dozen or so personnel are waiting for their stop
[20:29] <@Grendel> ((why yes, yes Mira is))
[20:29] * @Grendel remains silent as he studies the equipment that make up Falcon.
[20:31] <+Mira_Atella> (( :P ))
[20:31] * +Mira_Atella steps in to the elevator.
[20:32] <@BradGM> Ezo wears nice robes, also has a chainsword and a holstered pistol, The Catachan only has a large knife and an open flak vest, Joss is wearing some sort of dortor's grab akin to Naval uniform. BAlthazhal is wearing is full power armour, his large combat knife and bolt pistol*
[20:33] * @Grendel ascertains the quality and condition of the wargear as he steps into the elevator, the car shifting a little as he steps inside.
[20:34] <@BradGM> As you proceed to sub-basement 12, the elevator picks and drops people until you and Flacon are left alone going to sub-basmenet 12, where Inquistior Jex is waiting on some sort of underground train dock with a woman in carapace, armed wiht 2 laspistols and 2 chainswords, and carrying a large case.
[20:35] * +Mira_Atella exits the elevator and approaches Jex. "Mockingbird, reporting."
[20:36] * @Grendel enters the sub-basement. "Inquisitor" he greets, or maybe just acknowledges Jex.
[20:36] <@BradGM> Falcon also follows with Ezo leading "Falcon here as summoned, my Lord."
[20:38] <@BradGM> Jex "Acolytes!" *He looks over the Black Shield from under his large brimmed hat* "Balthazal."
[20:38] <@BradGM> Jex "The wagon is coming. We know have new information concerning the Sisk affair."
[20:39] * @Grendel begins to review the data that they already have, His optical mechadendrite also moves this way and that , looking for the supposed wagon.
[20:40] <@BradGM> A large topless wagon controlled by a servitor torso arrives at the dock."
[20:41] <@BradGM> Jex "Also, Mockingbird, this is Lyra Plath. She will provide firesupport for your cell."
[20:41] <@Grendel> ((oh heh. I thought it was some bizarre euphamism. Go 40k))
[20:42] * @Grendel turns and studies the woman so introduced. He begins by recording her name and the details of any gear she carries, before gathering data on the woman herself.
[20:42] * +Mira_Atella gives a nod towards her.
[20:42] * +Lyra sets down the case and offers her hand. "Acolyte Plath, reporting as ordered."
[20:42] <@BradGM> ((dooomed!))
[20:42] * @Grendel glances down at the hand.
[20:43] <+Lyra> ((The holsters for the laspistols and sheathes for the chainswords are all clearly designed for quick-release))
[20:44] * +Mira_Atella gives a sideways glance at Grendel before taking the hand and shaking it herself. "Don't mind him."
[20:44] <@BradGM> Jex embarks in the wagon, Captain Rothers, his trusty and loyal Servo-skull, hovering behind. "I've tasked Ennoch to made her learn your little language, it would improve your efficiency, especially wiht what will transpire."
[20:44] <@Grendel> "And what will transpire?"
[20:45] * +Lyra will pick her case back up
[20:45] * +Mira_Atella enters the wagon.
[20:45] <@BradGM> You all go in and the wagon leaves the dock.
[20:46] <@BradGM> Jex "It took some verification with archives on Holy Terra due to the nature of the beast, in this case, a Rogue Trader, or more Specifically, one of his Ship."
[20:47] * +Lyra mutters "Praise be the Emperor" quietly when Jex mentions Holy Terra
[20:49] <@BradGM> Jex "Captain, if you may." *Rothers begins to project an image of a large space station, in which a long line of spaceships is slowly getting inside it's dokcing stations.
[20:50] * @Grendel studies the space station projected, attempting to divine any data possible on it and the ships. "And the data has been verified?"
[20:50] <@BradGM> It zooms to a ship in the line, a swift looking vessel, armed with macro batteries and top and a lance at the front.
[20:51] <@BradGM> Jerx "Indeed Grendel. Shown here, Galland, a ship in the fleet of Rogue Trader Markus von Groudl."
[20:52] <@Grendel> "Ah. It is good that the data finally goes somewhere."
[20:53] <@BradGM> Jex "Due to the largeness of power a Rogue trader possess the only place a Rogue Trader's fleet infrmation is and must be store is on Holy Terra by ancient degree. If it was a free captain, we could ahve acted, but our hands were tied."
[20:54] * @Grendel files THAT away for being the first time he's heard an Inquisitor say that.
[20:54] * +Mira_Atella listens, recording information in her dataslate.
[20:56] <@Grendel> "Then the plan?"
[20:58] <@BradGM> Jex "Falcon were working on Earnest Barg on suspicicon of participating in the Cold Trade. in 30 hours, he is to meet with a very rich off World patron with very intresting xeno items for sale. I leave you to connect the dots."
[21:00] <@Grendel> "The technology seen on Sisk?"
[21:00] <@BradGM> After a moment you see that you are going rihgt onto a wall, which suddenly opens up at the last moment, and connects to a rahter old and almost derelict rail system.
[21:01] <@BradGM> Jex "Sisk, somewhere else in the Sector, perhaps even objects from the Koronus Expanse."
[21:03] <@BradGM> Jex "You shall be assisted by the Adeptus Arbites in the matter, their experience in urban combat and reliability will be an asset."
[21:04] <@BradGM> Jex "You seemed to favour scum, but this is too large to be left to a few fast talking gunman."
[21:05] * +Mira_Atella raises a brow before returning her eyes to the dataslate.
[21:06] <@BradGM> You can begin to see solid, consistent lighting in the distance. Jonatan, as you wait on the dock in your clean uniform and cloak, carrying your gear case, you can hear the repetitive clanging of a wagon wheel on the track.
[21:07] <@BradGM> Jex "We are in charge here, but do not abuse our autority, it is a responsibility, not a priviledge."
[21:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( okay uncle Ben ))
[21:08] * @Grendel nods without saying anything as he goes over the data provided. "Where is the meeting taking place? Are we to arrest or terminate?"
[21:11] <@BradGM> Jex"It is safe to assume that Gallus may well be the contact that Barg is meeting. He would need to talk."
[21:12] <@Grendel> "If it is not another Falseman.
[21:12] <@BradGM> The wagon stops at another dock, where a lone Arbites in a crisp uniform is standing at attention.
[21:12] <+Mira_Atella> "Yes, if he sent one once, no reason he wouldn't again. Did we learn much from the other one? Maybe an easy way to disable it should be run across another?"
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[21:13] <@BradGM> Jex "We learn much, but not enough still."
[21:14] <@BradGM> Jex exits the wagon, looking ove rthe Arbites."
[21:16] <@BradGM> Jex "And there must be the man the Lord-Marshall send us."
[21:16] * @Grendel removes himself from the wagon, the conveyance visibily liftening as he gets out, looking over the newcomer.
[21:16] * +Mira_Atella steps out and looks around the area.
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[21:18] <@BradGM> The dock here is more rusted, either for being too old or a lack of maintenance. The light is generally consistent, but there are a few blinking lights here and there. There is also 3 rows of heavy bolter turrets on either side of a large bunker door.
[21:18] * +Jonatan snaps into a machine precision salute, nodding in response "Justicar Jonatan Wake at your service, my liege"
[21:22] * @Grendel does his usual, studying the newcomer , filing away equipment before moving on to the person. "A single Justicar?"
[21:22] <@BradGM> Jex "Inquisitor Jex, Ordo Xenos. My acolutes, Mokcingbird, Falcon." *He nonchalantly waves back at the massed persons, including a armoured Black clad Astartes with a silver arm.* "Now, get us a birefroom, a secure one."
[21:23] <@BradGM> ((*briefingroom))
[21:23] <@BradGM> ((*briefing room))
[21:25] <+Mira_Atella> (( The wind is kicking up again, so if I disappear that's why. Internet has been stable for a few hours, but just in case ))
[21:26] <@Grendel> ((nod. We're supposed to get 40 mph winds tonight, but we were supposed to start getting them a while ago, so who knows at this point)).
[21:27] * @Grendel studies the location, his optical mechadendrite peering up at the heavy bolters.
[21:27] * +Lyra stands at parade rest
[21:28] <@BradGM> Jex "Well, up at it Justicar!"
[21:29] * +Jonatan nods once again in repsonse to the Inquisitor's request, snapping his finger inthe air and the heaby door behind him began to slowly unbuckle and slide appart. He looked to Grendel at the comment and a smirk appeared.
[21:29] <+Jonatan> "The Iquisitior has the full support of the Arbitrator to his call, but you should not count me out just yet"
[21:30] * @Grendel shrugs with his mechadendrites slightly. "I have not."
[21:30] * +Mira_Atella looks curiously at the goings on, but keeps any observations to herself.
[21:31] * @Grendel starts moving towards teh door, pulling in his mechadendrites, especially the one that appears to be tipped by a bolt pistol.
[21:31] * +Jonatan He turns around and lead the party inside. Soon after navigating the hallway of the Fortress, they would find themselfs in a large room with a table and many chairs already set up, as if they were ready for them.
[21:32] * +Mira_Atella takes a seat, setting her dataslate in front of her.
[21:32] <+Jonatan> "I hope this is to your liking, my liege"
[21:32] * +Lyra leans her case against the wall before taking a seat near it
[21:33] <@BradGM> Jex "If you say it is secure, it will do."
[21:33] <@BradGM> He goes for the holo-projector controls. Captain Rothers lwoers down to it and connect itself.
[21:34] * @Grendel judges the sturdiness of the chairs before taking a spot near teh wall.
[21:37] <@BradGM> Again, he explains about the raider ship 'Galland' docking at Scintilla Prime, a giant space station on geo-stationary orbit over Hive Sibellus. It's arrival and lance-weapon type match the one recorded by the Sisk Spaceport.
[21:38] <@BradGM> It's arrival also match with a parallel investigation by Falcon in the business of Guild merchant Ernest Barg, suspected agent of the Cold Trade, the illigal network of smugglers and emrchants delaing in xeno items of all sorts.
[21:39] <@BradGM> ((*dealing))
[21:39] * @Grendel makes a careful note of the details of the Cold Trade, something which must be wiped out immediately.
[21:41] <@BradGM> 47 hours ago, Falcon intercepted a message coming from Scintilla Prime about a rendez-vous being set-up in 29.5 hours from now. According to the word code used, it was to deal in 'goods' with is unknown but highly suspected of xeno origin.
[21:42] <@BradGM> Jex "Now would be a rather perfect occasion to round up both parties in one swoop."
[21:42] * +Mira_Atella nods.
[21:43] <@BradGM> Jex "Unfortunate, either parties present will only be hired hands, and not the mastermind."
[21:44] <@Grendel> "Another step in hte chain. Is the Rogue Trader so untouchable?"
[21:45] <@BradGM> Jex "Outside the Imperium, his power and autority is, in theory, seocnd only to the Emperor."
[21:46] <@BradGM> Jex "While he is wihtin the Imperium's borders, he is the equivalent of a Lord Admiral; a highly pwoerful and influencial position. Having a small fleet of dozens of ships also help to hinder direct confrontation."
[21:48] <@Grendel> "Unfortunate."
[21:48] <@BradGM> Jex "Not to mention 4 reported colonized worlds, 6 gas giants mining operation, 3 asteroid fields ones, 8 mining colony."
[21:48] <+Mira_Atella> "I'm going to assume going in the front door as new crew members is out of the question."
[21:50] <@BradGM> Jex "No, the Galland will be taken over by Naval Security. WE, you, shall operate within the planet, where he will be wihtout tens of thousands of loyal crewmen around Gallus."
[21:51] <@BradGM> ((*where there won't be tens of 1000s...))
[21:51] * @Grendel nods. "Where are they to meet?"
[21:52] <@BradGM> Jex "Falcon."
[21:52] <@BradGM> Ezo "Doctor."
[21:53] * +Mira_Atella ponders a few things about the last encounter.
[21:53] <@BradGM> Joss the void born woman gets up and goes fo rthe control, pluging in her slate."
[21:57] <@BradGM> Joss "Barg generally makes his shadier deals in the underhive, keeping his more tolerably crooked ones for his own estate. We followed him numerous times down and it wasn't pretty." *she shivers a little beofre regained herself and continuing.* "There are 3 places he regularly goes to for rendez-vous out of 7 knonw locations, so I'd recommend we'd concentrate on the 3 most likely."
[21:59] <@BradGM> Joss "Two of those 3 are clsoe to the Hive city gates, if there are large quantities of good moving, they would be the wisest to vehicles to quickly be laoded and move out without risky gang interference."
[21:59] <@BradGM> ((*to=for))
[21:59] <+Mira_Atella> "We are familiar with the underhive and may still have a contact that could provide information."
[22:00] <@Grendel> "Falcon and Mockingbird to those two, Arbitrators to the third? What if they go to one of the other 4?"
[22:02] <@BradGM> Joss "WE could always ahve a team to follow Barg, but they'll be isolated."
[22:03] <@Grendel> "Hardly unusual."
[22:04] * +Mira_Atella turns her head to Grendel, "You don't want to go in the sewers to talk to our smelly little friend?"
[22:04] <@BradGM> Joss "True, but this is the underhive, not merly a tough part of town."
[22:06] <@Grendel> "Do you believe we could find him in the time provided/'
[22:07] <+Mira_Atella> "I think he could hear a coin drop four levels above."
[22:07] <+Mira_Atella> "Should be easy enough, if he's alive. Just bring your own pot this time."
[22:08] * +Jonatan remains silent and alert, taking all the information in
[22:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( that came out wrong ))
[22:08] <+Mira_Atella> (( Though Grendel being high would probably be amusing ))
[22:09] <+Jonatan> ((Error 404, reality not found))
[22:09] <@BradGM> ((put some Lathes Chronic in your snecor))
[22:10] <@BradGM> Joss "A guide would be helpful, if one can be found."
[22:10] <@BradGM> Joss "As long as he is reliable."
[22:11] <@BradGM> Hak "And doens't get shot to pieces by gangers."
[22:11] <@Grendel> "We have worked with him before."
[22:12] <@BradGM> Joss "then he could always guide a small team to follow Barg while the other sites are under surveillance."
[22:12] <+Mira_Atella> "Bowels did well for us, but do bring a cooking pot or he'll charge you to use one of his."
[22:13] <@BradGM> Everyone looks at you oddly Mira."
[22:13] <@BradGM> Everyone looks at you oddly Mira.
[22:14] <+Mira_Atella> "Best defense against getting your head bitten off."
[22:14] <@BradGM> Joss "Excuse me, a pot for your..bowels?"
[22:14] * +Mira_Atella gives a bit of a shrug.
[22:15] <+Mira_Atella> "The contact's name is Bowels.. rather fitting since he lives in the sewer, and the pots protect against something down there that likes to bite heads. It sounds silly, but we made it through in one piece."
[22:16] <@BradGM> Hak "Gloom Haunts."
[22:17] <@BradGM> ((AKA, Half-like head Crab with membrane between its arms/legs allowing it to glide and fly a little.
[22:17] <+Mira_Atella> "He wouldn't lead us where we wanted to go without a pot, so it's really up to you if you want to take your own or pay him to rent one."
[22:18] <@BradGM> ((http://jeffreyhimmelman.com/somniturne/wp-content/gallery/color/gloomhaunt.jpg))
[22:19] <+Mira_Atella> (( That's not too far off from what I pictured ))
[22:19] <planet_bob> ((looks like a cousin of cthulhu)
[22:20] <@BradGM> JEx "I'll leave this detail to you. The goal here is answers, we need prisonners to interrogate. Barg and Gallus holds what we need."
[22:20] <@Grendel> "I assume Mira will follow the merchant then?"
[22:21] <+Mira_Atella> "It would be better. Gallus had people on Sisk that were looking for me, so I should stay away from him."
[22:23] * @Grendel studies the newcomers. "Can either of you follow without being spotted?"
[22:23] <+Lyra> "It depends on the environment."
[22:24] <@Grendel> "The hive."
[22:24] <+Lyra> "So long as it is a populated area, the target shouldn't pay me any extra attention."
[22:26] <+Jonatan> "I will try the to the best of my abilitys." Jonatan answered
[22:27] <@Grendel> "Then 3 teams take the most likely spots, Mira and Lyra and perhaps Jonatan follow to make sure the target is going ot one of the three?"
[22:29] <@BradGM> Joss "And must act alone if they got else where."
[22:30] <+Mira_Atella> "If Bowels can lower the number of locations, we'll be better off."
[22:30] <@Grendel> "Of course."
[22:31] * @Grendel glances at Falcon to see if they have any input.
[22:31] <@Grendel> "If one of the locations that isn't staked out is chosen then the other teams shift."
[22:33] * +Mira_Atella (~Athenis@pool-71-104-215-115.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[22:33] <+Jonatan> ((Whelp))
[22:34] <@BradGM> Grendle, Falcon seems to be for follwoing what Joss is saying; Barg has been their investigation for months now"
[22:34] <@BradGM> Grendle, Falcon seems to be for follwoing what Joss is saying; Barg has been their investigation for months now
[22:34] <@Grendel> ((so they're fine with staking out the 3 places))
[22:38] <@Grendel> "So contact Bowels, see if he can narrow down the locations, then stake them out and follow Barg, then capture then? Gallus will not go easy."
[22:39] <@BradGM> Lazerus "If we are facing him this time."
[22:40] <+Jonatan> "He shall feel the full force of the Law"
[22:41] <@Grendel> ((brb))
[22:43] <@BradGM> ((well, with Mira gone, fine if we stop it here for tonight?))
[22:44] <+Lyra> ((okay with me))
[22:45] <@Grendel> ((Back...alright. Sounds like we've got a basic plan. And Grendel's not exactly...the most personable fellow :) ))
[22:46] <@BradGM> +++++++Terminate Transmission+++++++