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DustyGrafix — Emperor's Will be done Pt22c
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Then something audible came through the speakers…..it was a scream. Not of pain, but of panic and rage. “Sir, the subject’s vitals have spiked,” one of the staff said to the lab tech, “and they have been getting stronger every minute.”
I looked into one of the many monitors, and noticed something that I will never forget. There she was, Xin’Vauk was thrashing about in a small metallic room while some servitors hovered around her probably making observations. She had been stripped of her armor, and a helmet with tubes seemed to have been placed on her head. WHY WERE THEY DOING THIS TO HER, AND WHAT DID THEY NEED?!?! I couldn’t tell how much agony she was in because the contraption covered her face. Xin screamed “RANDALL,” just like in my nightmares. She must sense I’m getting closer.
The lab tech turned back to the monitors, and clicked on a mic, “Who…is…Randall?” Several staff members where glancing at each other in confusion. It was good nobody was looking back at us, because my wrath couldn’t be contained much more. I’m sure it was evident.
But then the Major quietly handed me a key-card, and spoke with silent venom, “Sub-level 2 has access to the maintenance shaft,” Then the daemon turned to the closest control panel and typed in some command code and soon the monitors crackled into static, the staff members seemed to scramble to fix the unforeseen issue, “her cell door is unlocked, so now leave me to my will or you will lose not only your opportunity, but your life.” When the Major turned back to face me, a grin of malevolence was on the bruised face of the once human officer. (What was the daemon up to?)
The Major spoke into a mic, addressing high command, “This is Major Pratius, please escort Commissar Setorious to the lab for a ‘short’ update on the captured xeno.” Once the speaker confirmed the command, the daemon glared at me with a hungry grin while silently forming two words, “MOVE IT!!!”
By instinct, I bolted out of the lab and towards the holding cells. A single Imperial Guard reading a tome stood up from a desk stood near the access way to the cells. “By the Emperor,” he spoke while looking at my torn shirt, “what happened to you?” I skidded to a stop and the guard looked down the hall while asking, “Wait, what is going on? Is there a breach?” He was completely ignoring me. I had to do something:
1) Tell him about the daemon and inform him to retrieve the Inquisitor (the powerful one who kidnapped Xin’Vauk). Let him know about the possessed Major. Probably the only one who “might” be strong enough to combat this thing in full force. This daemon can hide within hosts quite well. There are only two people aware of its presence: Me and the unconscious Ordo Agent. By the time she comes around, the daemon would have moved into another host. Once I leave this place, there is NOTHING in the way of the daemon’s final goal of Commissar Setorius…….unless the Inquisitor was involved.
2) Take out the unsuspecting guard. I have the Major’s pistol, but there is a huge Imperial Bible on the desk that the guard was posted at. I know this tome is heavy enough to cause some severe blunt trauma. He is a guard, just like me, doing his job. He doesn’t deserve to be shot. At least this way, I might get both Xin and myself out of here without the attention of the Inquisitor. After all, I assume Xin’Vauk is the Ordo Xeno’s new prized subject. The less attention I can draw from the inquisition, the better.
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option.....2. hit him with the book, he does not deserve death but you do need to get out of there.....maybe on the way out you could at least go to an infirmary and tell someone that he was hit?
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Good idea. I like the way you think, my friend. The votes closed on this one, but stay dirm in your mindset. It will help you in the votes ahead.
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*nods* im a bit of a fool, i didnt realize the votes were closed until i scrolled back up to the top of the page xD
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Thanks for helping out. I will count your vote. Lets see what happens next.
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Your vote for option 2 is counted.
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The logic says the only adequate option is 1. Daemons are the most vile and dangerous creatures. On the other hand, daemon could place hands on anyone, so each must be on guard.
PS This story is epic
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Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you are enjoying it thus far.
As for the daemon, I can't even trust this thing, and it surprises me even when I write about it.
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Are you kidding? Option 1 of course. Daemons always betray people and a possessed commissar would gladly execute him without anyone suspecting anything. Plus you're going to need a distraction in order to remove Xin'Vauk in front of all of those witnesses let alone escape. A massive fight in the command centre would be the perfect distraction.
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Randall's first mistake was to let the daemon HELP him further. Does this daemon really want to help our character? we shall see.
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convince the guard there is a demon in the control room so he can seal it up then rescue the girl and bug out.
if you cant then book the bugger and also write somewhere that he didnt know it was coming so the commisar doesnt shot him for neglect of duty.
"stand your ground, that others may be encouraged and stand also"
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Whatever happens, this rescue better work. Randall hasn't been good at anything as of late.
Your vote for option 1 is counted.
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oy! What a pickle! I have to say choice two. Poor guy doesn't need to get tied up with the deamon. Let him take a nap on the floor and Randal can get on with saving his girlfr....I mean....his tau...... yeah.....that's what I meant..... *morphs to demon form and flutters off*
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Ahhh, has it been clear yet? We shall see once he makes his daring rescue of the damsel in distress. Will this....ahem...chemistry blossom? I really don't know yet. Haven't written that far. Hopefully he lives long enough to realize it. Please, Randall, stay alive.
Thanks for the feedback and the vote. It will be counted.
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so to be clear...choice 2
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Ah yes, Randall certainty took a few levels in bad-ass. My hats off to ya Guardsman.
Of course, another query appears, and again, what path shall we take?
I must say, this is getting pretty precarious indeed.
I love this, because I now get to study the choices and also the possible, potential consequences of taking the actions that follow that choice.
Looking at option 1: Demons are twisted, backstabbing bastards, even if they are helping you, its so they can achieve their own goals, and could come and bite you in the ass. Plus not informing the base could doom the whole planet...then again, the Imperium commit hourly atrocity's in the Emperors name and get medal's for it makes me wounder. Alerting the base to the Demon could provide a distraction of sorts, granted that the Guardsman you inform dosn't detain you out of doubt, or if he dose buy it, get killed by a CO for abandoning his post, while the info fell on deaf ears. Then theirs the issue of the Inquisition coming after Randall's butt for being within contact of the beast. Then again, Informing the base might not make any difference if the Daemon isn't killed/Contained by Base personnel or by reinforcements or Inquisition, which would possibly mean an Exterminatus, which would mean that everyone on the planet dies anyway if not by the Demons own actions, so it could be moot either way. The Tau themselves wouldn't be of much help as most of them are Skeptical of demons and other such horrors of the warp and Cao's. Even if they gave benefit of the doubt, they aren't used to such things. For the Imperium its a case of: "Same shit. Different day". They are accustomed to dealing with that crap. Then of course, theirs that... particular issue from earlier... not entirely sure what it is exactly, but all I DO know, is that it's bad road.
Observing Option 2: Randall most likely knows the consequences of being in contact with Demons and Xenos being a citizen the Imperium of Man, and could decide that the risk of alerting the base is too great and make achieving his Objective more difficult. Plus, I have the feeling that, due to the tragedy in his past, that he may feel the Imperium Doth protest to much, and that the Xin’Vauk is the last bit of good left in his life. Not saying he hates Humans or his fellow Guardsmen, but he has questioned the philosophy's he grew up with. He may have caught a break, but any further stalling will put him and Xin'Vauk in further danger, and Xin can only handle so much of these experiments. Plus, it's doubtful the Imperium would have given him a break before, now it's even less likely, judging from it's SOP. Wither It's the Emperors Will or the Name of Greater Good, Randall is now doing what he thinks is right. Knocking out that Guardsmen with a book that weighs a ton will give Randall the Stealth he needs and move things along quicker for him to get to Xiv. Plus, he can take any useful gear the man may be carrying.
In times like this, I'm the guy that usually takes a third option, but, of course, seeing as that can't be done, then I suppose I'm leaning towards taking a conditional Option 2.
Aside from ammo and another weapon, if the Guardsmen has a radio Randall should grab that as well. After he Saves Xin'Vauk and attempts escape, THEN he could use the radio to raise an alarm about that Demon, hoping it hasn't jumped hosts by then, and deal with a possible pain in the ass later. I still wouldn't trust a demon as far as I can throw one, but Randall can use this opportunity to save Xin, get out to relative safety and deal with that demon problem afterwords. And Randall should keep his guard up for friggin anything and everything.
One problem at a time, I'm thinking. Once one crisis is over, deal with the next one as it comes.
Good luck Randall...may the Emperor's Blessing and the Eternal's Light be with you...
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Amazing comment, my friend. I love reading this stuff. Now, I will reply with my observations:
1) Daemon's aren't very trustworthy. Although, the daemon might help, but only to get Randall away from it. Randall is a loose cannon, and better to dangle a carrot for him just to expedite the situation. The Tau do know about the daemon, they accidentally "unleashed" it on the planet, but is it their concern? Not anymore. But to them, the original mission is almost lost. Hopefully, Randall can make it back before they throw in the towel.
2) You hit the nail on the head there. I really wasn't too sure which way I would have voted for, but this is a very convincing point.
As for voting for another option, probably if Randall was a bit more experienced as a tactician. Unfortunately for us, he frequently makes rash decisions. Sometimes not the smartest ones.
And as for the radio...well, again, he doesn't think that far ahead. I like to write about flawed characters, and Randall is no exception. If he made the best decisions, he would have become this heroic character you see in most movies that NEVER MAKES MISTAKES. Sometimes it makes me sigh.
Even though this is a late vote, I will respectfully count it. I am late with the next entry as well.
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Thanks for helping out. I counted your vote.
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Awwh too late to add my comment 
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It is not too late. I close the votes tonight. There is still time.
Your vote is definitely counted.
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Option 2! The second that inquisitor sees Randall she'll shoot him. He REALLY needs to avoid attention. Screw the imperial guard, the whole regime is already a pile of inhumane BS anyway. Get out while you've got a chance. Get the cure to the people who need it. Save the girl. Have blasphemous heretic xeno babies. The end.
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HAHA. It's not the female Ordo Agent Randall has to worry about, it is the other two witnessed in part 18.5 that gives me the shivers. The Inquisitor Lord and his retinue agent, the specially trained Arco Flagellant. The the unconscious Ordo Agent is chump change compared to the others.
For Randall...ahem...future family? Right now, the only thing on his mind is to get her out safely and retrieve the plant specimens Kai'Faan still holds.
Your vote is counted.
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As a fellow member of the fire caste, I must agree with 'Spikes'. Punch head, save lady, run like khek, save civvies, live happily ever after. Go! Do it! Now!
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For the Greater Goodest!!! I really do hope everybody makes it out alive.
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That makes (counts on fingers) about... 500 of us.
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Me: Crush 'iz brainz in!
Mike: The Guardsmen MUST be alerted of daemonic taint. Let them know, before it's too late.
Revenant: Anyone else see a resemblance between that daemon's face and the skull on his shoulder...?
Me: Huh? Oh yeh, I see it. Heh.
Mirage: At this point, the Tau will likely suffer either way. Her current state seems unstable, and her mind is likely broken by the natural brutality that every human made object or machine inherits...
Mike: Do you have a point in your lies, Witch?
Mirage: I forfeit this Vote.
Mike: Coward... Completely predictable.
Ice: I SPIT on your boots, 'Brother'. In the metaphorical sense, of course. Beat that worthless maggot's head in and save your precious girlfriend before she goes mad.
Spikes: I'm sorry, but I agree. Randall isn't going to give up and retreat from the battlefield with the data until he has saved Xin'Vauk, so they must all die for this to happen. It, in the end, WILL further the Greater Good.
Junk: Hell, kill him then. Actually, no, I want to see that Inquisitor one last time. I wanna see his face when he learns there's a daemon so deep into the base!
Revenant: What if he already knows...?
Junk: Oh. That's not good then.
Mike: In which case, I change my Vote. Get in and out, let him do his duty in peace. I'm sure he'll take great pleasure in serving the Emperor so.
Junk: Yeah, take out the Guardsman and save the girl instead.
Revenant: You heard us! Go, boy! Go go go! No sacrifice; no victory!
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If I could, I would want to draw that Inquisitor a few more times before the story ends. Unfortunately, I don't have control of what happens next in the story. So if an element that seemed like it wouldn't have mattered what choice it was, then it would look like I was forcing the plot line.
Option 1 is more than likely that Randall might get to see the Inquisitor. Option 2 would seem unlikely, although I haven't written the next part, I could surprise myself.
So, I will count this group's vote as a choice for option 2. Knock out he guard, and get Xin safely out. Hopefully, she isn't too broken from the tests so far.
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Ice: Hey, whoa, who said anything about knocking him out? We're all for crushing his skull in!
Mike: DON'T.
Ice: What?
Mike: You're needlessly making this worse than it could be.
Ice: What about Canyon? He's the one WRITING this!
Me: OI! Leave me ou''a dis!
Spikes: Yes, thank you, Option 2 is what we fell on. Eventually.
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Option one vote counted. Thanks for helping.
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Option 1. All the way.
Randall should tell the guard about the daemon, and that he was sent to alert the guardsman to make sure the daemon didn't escpae - all the while not making his presence known to the daemon and that he(Randall) was sent to hold the guardsman's post while the guardsman was ensuring the Daedom didn't leave, or at least track his movements - and that he should get the Inquisitor. Instruct the guardsman not to alert any other officials - they will be instructed in due course - do not alert the daemon at any cost so that lockdown does not commence and that it leaves all exits clear for Randall.
While the guardsman is doing this, Randall, instead of holding the post, gets Xin'Vauk and makes like a shephard and gets the flock outta there!
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Ahhhh. Hopefully things can run that smoothly for him. As you know, Randall's luck on what he expects and what realy happens is always different.
He has the security card to move through a hidden maintenance tunnel the daemon told him about, but will that be enough. Even though the guardsman will inform the Ordo Xeno Inquisitor of the daemon, how do you think the other part will play out.
Possible scenario:
Guard: SIR, SIR!!! I was informed that a daemon has infiltrated the compound, and has possessed Major Pratius.
Inquisitor: Oh my. This is a problem. I will do what i can to........wait. Aren't you the guard posted at the holding cells.....GUARDING MY PRIZE SUBJECT?!?!
Guard: W...well, yes sir, but I was told this was an urgent matter.
Inquisitor: Who told you this, private?!?!
I imagine it COULD play out like that. We shall see.
Your vote is counted.
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Guardsman: the Guardsman who informed me is holding my position so that I could inform you of this.
and then he gets executed for abandoning his post XD
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Well, this is a highly unfavorable crossroad if you ask me. Both of these options have high potential, however betraying the Daemon so soon isn't something I'd want to do and having the use a holy bible to knock out a guardsman is a bit...Strange? Far fetched? I dunno, it is just odd, yet bad ass.
Well, a choice has to be made and despite the favor that seems to be growing for option 1, I am going to pick option 2, and my reasons are as follows
1) We need a someone with high authority and command over the IG in order to get out of the camp again.
2) Since I have played some Dark Heresy, I can speak from experience that the Inquisition is very, VERY, unlikely let go of people who assaults inquisitors, and bring daemons into IG camps and then ally themselves with xenos.
3) We don't need to raise any more alarm than what has already been raised. The fact that the major had called in an interrogation on Randall is bad enough, and the fact the Inquisitor could have been seen with him will only make it worse. So, for the sake of everything that can be considered logical, let us at least attempt to be stealthy. Just for once. Please?
4) We have already made Randall go rouge. We can't just return to the IG, just like that. If anyone have read the manual that there is for the IG and Commissars, you will know that 'dessertion' is already a crime which is punishable by death. Actually, the loss of a knife of a weapon can result in martial court, and/or dozens upon dozens of whipping.
5) Do we care about the IG anyways? The Commissar was responsible for the death of Randall' brother. His home planet was subject to an exterminatus, and to make matter even worse...The f-ing inquisition is now on his neck as well. I mean, can a human's life get anymore #%@$ed up?
6) For those of you who know about the Tau, you will also know that they accept humans into their society. During the Daemocle Crusade (I know i spelled it wrong) entire regiments were trapped in Tau space and all were given the offer of joining the Tau caste. While they certainly aren't the first pick for soldiers, they are welcomed amongst the Tau. So...Screw the Imperium and hello Greater Good.
7) Does anyone here have a better idea for how Randall will manage to escape without the help of someone insanely powerful, or someone with overly much authority? The Inquisitor is diffidently not going to help us here. They're rather...Fanatical, if you ask my (and my 'inquisitors' were normally adepts). So that leaves us with the Daemon. Randall has few needs, and Randall just wanna get away, surely a daemon wouldn't mind investing a bit of time to let that happen, and then take over a hole Imperial Guard regiment.
Now that that is out of the way, here is my question to DustyGrafix ... Now, as I am a part IG commander myself I am just curious how a commissar managed to become to leader of the regiment. I mean, normally there is a Lord Commander who is in charge and the Commissar oversees the morale and faith of the men and officers...Well, if the regiment functions in a different manner than other more 'traditional' regiments (Such as the Cadian regiments) then it will make immediate sense. Like the Imperium is vast, so is the methods of war from planet to planet.
(I'm just curious to hear his explanation)
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These comments are what makes these chapters worth writing. Ans as always I shall retort to the best of my knowledge (and please remember, this story, or 'fan-fic' has been shaped through the readers, and is by far, not canon to official GW fluff). Ha, and as for the Holy Tome within reach, seemed to have slipped in during the writing, and when I got to that point where Randall had a choice to make, I had to think on my feet(metaphorically speaking) how Randall could make his rescue with the tools he had available. I really don't think he know how to set his lasgun to stun, as convenient as it probably could have been.
1) Randall is a nuisance, and the daemon needs to rid of him by means of the proverbial carrot on a stick...hence, make Xin available to rescue. He is the only one (other than the unconsious Ordo Agent) who knows of the daemon's presence. If Randall ignores this, the warp creature will be lost forever, slipping between high ranking official's bodies, slowly influencing the entire 137th on the planet.
2) This statement should have been chiseled in stone, if only in Randall's head at least.
3) Very true. I will let you know that most, if all readers are missing a very scarey element that even Randall hadn't thought of yet. Hint: [link] Now, I ask everybody, do we really want to stir the hornet's nest.
4) I will revert to my own comment #2.
5) This was the conundrum that was brought to surface. The very man that Randall wanted nothing more than pain because of the the death of his brother was in danger of painful warp torture from within. Could be eternal. But does he really want to choose to help a chaos daemon just to hurt Commissar Setorius? I wanted to see how the readers will side in this. I have my own views, but this is NOT my decision to make. I had also wanted to test how the readers would react to loyalty from an unfortunate circumstance of a horible and xenophobic past. Then throw in a xeno element that could redefine the social and mental outcome of a broken recruit. This was shaped by the voters themselves, and I do have to say, everybody here is making a hell of a story.
6) Part of this answer was said in my previous statement, but as excepting as the Tau are, all races that are assimilated within the Tau Empire are only considered second class citizens, with a few exceptions. But, there is a rare link between Xin and Randall that the Inquisition had just realized. Xin'Vauk is a potential breakthrough in Tau/Human inter-bond influence. A powerful weapon the the Imperium could use against the Tau. Unfortunately, Xin became the key to this "possible" discovery. I am a little scared that the sub-lab hadn't made any stable progressive data with her until Randall got within proximity. This is data that is priceless to the Inquisitor Lord that precides within these walls. All other affairs may seem trivial at this point. So....had Randall become a conduit to the research? This is all stuff that I haven't written yet, but the idea is there to grasp.
7) For this unanswered reason alone could make this story fun ro write and read. I have not written this part yet, but could surprise myself in this matter. I am as excited as you are.
This is an interesting question. Although I am by far, no expert in Imperial affairs, through a few novels and some pre-research before starting this story, I can answer to the best of my abilities. But beware, because I wanted to keep the daemon's motives secret, I need to answer this so I can explain a method to this madness. Spoiler alert!!!!
The Departmento Munitorum states that they are organised to allow each level of the ranks to respond effectively to threats, regardless of size and location. One such power that can influence the decisions of the Munitorium is the Lord Commander Militant of the Imperial Guard, who is NOT present on this planet. Therefore, the Munitorium becomes autonomous to its own. Even though Commissar Setorius is NOT command of the entire 137th, he ranks as a satallite liason to the highest of officers. The texts within the Munitorium also state that any commissar have authority over both the soldiers and regimental officers. This means that Commissar Setorius has both the right and duty to immediately execute any Imperial guardsman or officer who shows cowardice or incompetence in battle..........I hope you are seeing how this daemon can do this by now. Ready for this? Commissar Setorius now is the ultimate potenital trigger (puns intended) to execute high command of 137th in accordance to the Departmento Munitorum law, and begin to shape the command how the daemon sees fit.
Now deeper yet, if the right descisions are made, you MAY....and I will repeat....MAY find out the real reason why the Ordo Temple has decided to send a Inquisitor Lord on a planet, almost lost to the Ork Waaaagh!
I hope this explains a few questions. As I said before, thanks for the comment. And your vote is counted.
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In others words,the Commissar Setorius is now a Coronel Commissar if taking command of the regiment.
Another thing,the commissar who leads a Government of planet o solar system,recibes a special rank,this rank is more importan tan lord Governor o lord Castellano(this rank gives with the especial authority of terra) a have more a Authority like normal inquisitor in legal questions.
Only a inquisitor with high rank(great inquisitor) of his ordo,can revoke his command,in this point dustygrafx you can clarify the rank of the commissar and the inquisitor.
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I'm really loving this story! So you're gonna make a youtube video out of this? Good!
BTW, option 2!
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Yes. I will compile all the pics and make a slide show to be viewed like a trailer. Music as well. I hope you will like it, you have helped shape the story so far.
Thanks for the vote again.
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Just a side question (have it as a suggestion):
Do the tau just sit on they butt (have it or not) while all this happening? Certainly, they just lost their ethereal, but then again, this should raise some kind of anger in them. Can we hope some "taus ex machina" as a solution? Still waiting for the "enter the Crisis" scene
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Well, the Tau only put a small tiny force of recon scouts and stealth suits on this plantet to gather the plants they need for the medicine. They aren't really a warring species, but more like pacifists. They will do what they can to accomplish the mission without suffering too many casualties.
Their "Old-Man" gue'vesa trojan horse was their only ace up their sleeve. And when it cam back to kill the ethereal, it became a bit more impossible for the plants to be gathered.
Hopefully, they will realize soon that safely away from the action is a lonely Kai'Faan holding the salvation of the plagued Tau planet.
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Let me weigh the options here:
Option 1
Pros: Raise the entire base to fight a daemon
Cons: Alarms and alerts put the entire base and all doors into lock down.
Option 2
Pros: Quietly get Xin out, possibly without any guardsmen knowing.
Cons: The daemon WILL turn the situation against Randal, and WILL destroy ALL life on the planet.
Save the girl: destroy the world.
Save the world: destroy the girl.
I'm going with option 3: Drop in my not so xenophobic chapter of Space Marines.
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Nice. Your process of deduction is fun to read. I would only say here that the votes are very close here, and if you choose option 1 or 2, that might be the deciding factor.
This is a major turning point in the story. Hopefully, which ever way it goes, I wil do my best to make it epic.
Your vote is counted.
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I've read the Ultramarines graphic novel, Hard Choices. Making war is easy, making choices is not. What is more important? A billion lives or something sacred?
Randal has reached his toughest decision yet. Does he retain his humanity or turn himself over to chaos by completing a deal with a daemon? Does he save someone he loves or save billions of lives and billions of loved ones?
No one wants to see Randal run off with Xin and life happily ever after more than I do. But I think it's time for me to take a giant leap of faith and roll some dice and hope that Randal will be with Xin anyway.
That said, I'm OFFICIALLY voting for option 1. Although, it would still be fun to drop some Space Marines in there to shoot stuff.
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Got it. Amazing observation. I love it.
Vote for option 1 counted.
BTW, I am about to read the UltraMarines novel soon.
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Still open for dropping in Space Marines as well.
>_>
<_<
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Well, in game terms they are very common, but in the grim dark future, SM are so valuable and rare that they would be called upon during very important missions, or when the going gets VERY tough. For Randall to witness a space marine, or a squad of Space Marines means that the Imperium is bringing in the big guns.
The lack of Space Marines might also have to do with the Lord Militant Commander refusing any help from the Astartes. If Randall doesn't know any of this, we might not see it in this story.
But who knows, stranger things have happened.
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