Rosenkrantz Session 5

Main:
	RosenkrantzGM	The /Praeliator/ has been docked to the station for the past 2 weeks. A seemingly endless stream of the red-robed priesthood have filled the Dock-arm to board the ancient relic that is the voidship.
	RosenkrantzGM	The flow of these tech-adepts has meant that repairs to the ship were completed within 10 days, as they eagerly lent their services to the holy relic.
	RosenkrantzGM	The attention they gave was so disproportionate, that the port's hab-blocks were left neglected, until Enginseer-Prime Ziel started turning down the visiting priests.
	RosenkrantzGM	Those who couldn't personally lend their services did what they could to aid those who serve on board. A grapple-hawk familiar was presented to the new Arbitrator-General by one such group of priests, and an offering to Lord Wilhelm was presented in a small ornate box.
	RosenkrantzGM	Lord Francisco Castile, a tall man with light skin, light brown/hazel eyes and an accenting light mustache and beard has set up residence at the former Tsaelad Estate. He and Lucrezia have been working together to restore normality to the Port.
	Sheamus	whores profusely
	Sheamus	dances elegantly on the poles
	Neue-Ziel	+Leader Magos Enginarium Katherin, report+
	Makh_Chomun	is currently overseeing the final preparations to the training and defense of the port.
	RosenkrantzGM	+Reporting, Master+
	Lucrezia	is busy doing the last few things to make sure the port runs smoothly.
	Sheamus	+I'm bored, anyone want some company?+
	Sheamus	+I'll throw in a lap-dance.+
	Neue-Ziel	+Get off the channel, Sheamus.+
	RosenkrantzGM	Castile: "We must take care not to give the impression of a foreign invader... that all business will return as normal."
	RosenkrantzGM	Francisco hands a copy of the local print to Lucrezia.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Have you seen this?"
	Lucrezia	sighs. "Yeah. Now that looks like quite a problem. We should probably see where these are coming from."
	Neue-Ziel	+Katherin,, I leave you in charge of the operations. Have Omnissianic Congregator Kurma recruit the new pilgrims and continue the prayers sessions.+
	RosenkrantzGM	"Well, Lord Wilhelm has... commissioned his own version. To be made the new Port Coat-of-Arms. I tried to dissuade him" he says with a sigh.
	Sheamus	+Chomun, what are you up too?+
	Makh_Chomun	+Sheamus if you're really that bored, you could help my men in drills in one of the designated training areas. I'm trying to organize this shite.+
	Lucrezia	shakes her head. "Damnit..." She mutters. "At least he could have made it a nice cage..."
	Sheamus	+Alright, on my way.+
	Makh_Chomun	"Iyetsev, coordinate with Sheamus and send him to whichever area needs his "expertise," the most."
	Sheamus	heads off to the designated training area
	Neue-Ziel	leaves his post and heads for the Librium.
	Sheamus	+So where am I headed friend?+
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	RosenkrantzGM	Francisco: "What we need is a local. Someone who can stand as a figure for what the port's normal operations were like. The Dynasty cannot be seen as taking over every aspect of the port's administration."
	Lucrezia	"I think I may have a candidate or two for that. What would be their job?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Direct the Florestal Consortium as they were previously. The Rosenkrantz Estate should have a supervising role, and collect the due tariffs... and provide security or course."
	Lucrezia	nods. "I think I'll be able to find someone."
	Lucrezia	"Anything else or should I start looking for possible representatives?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"What of the Mercenary Captains? Are we assured of their loyalty?"
	Lucrezia	"I believe I handled that already. Contracts have been renewed and such."
	RosenkrantzGM	"The remnants of Temerin's Guard... they are to be executed. Be sure Master Chomun sees to this before he leaves."
	Lucrezia	looks at him. "What?" She flatly asks.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lord Heinrich's orders."
	Lucrezia	sighs. "Where is Lord Heinrich currently? I need to confirm before relaying these orders."
	RosenkrantzGM	"On the bridge. Lord Wilhelm hasn't left the Librarium for over a week. Lord Heinrich is coordinating the refitting of the ship."
	Lucrezia	"I see... I'll go see him now, then. Unless there is anything else you need me here for?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Nothing more at the moment. I'll see to the accounts..."
	RosenkrantzGM	"...and Lady Lucrezia? Have patience for our Liege. He was deeply attached to Lord Erwin, he hasn't suffered a loss like this before."
	Lucrezia	nods and starts to walk off but stops at the request. "I'll try to have even more patience, considering that I was on the receiving end of what he did once." She then heads off to the ship in the search of Lord Heinrich.
	Braundo	appears at the dock in front of the ship, seemingly waiting.
	Lucrezia	stops at the sight of the man. She then walks over. "May I ask what you are doing here, good sir?"
	Braundo	Might I assume that you would be a representative of a Wilhem Friedrich Johannes von Rosenkrantz?
	Lucrezia	"You could say that. What can I do for you?"
	Braundo	"I seek passage upon a void-ships, and seeing the... situation here at the station, yours seems the most capable."\
	Lucrezia	nods. "Well, I was on my way to meet the acting captain, since Lord Wilhelm is currently unavailable. I'm sure you would be able to discuss the specifics with him."
	Braundo	"Certainly. Please, lead the way madam."
	Lucrezia	does just that, ocasionally stopping to make sure she was on the right path.
	RosenkrantzGM	The red-robed priests still flock the area.
	RosenkrantzGM	They chant prayers to the machine god in congregated groups.
	Neue-Ziel	leads towards his workstation and puts the ornate box on the table. The box is placed next to his bionic arm.
	Neue-Ziel	+Master of Etherics Volga, patch me through the lead Medicae officer.+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Yes, Master+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Chief Medicae Officer de Vigny reporting+
	Neue-Ziel	+Chief Officer, have a room ready for possible implant surgery after the ship departs this station. This is an order from Lord-Captain Wilhelm.+
	Sheamus	+We have a problem.+
	Neue-Ziel	+I'm afraid to ask. What kind of a problem?+
	Lucrezia	speaks as she walks to the bridge. "So, mister, where are you heading?" She then speaks into her microbead. +What sort of problem?+
	Sheamus	+Temerins Frigate out in the debris field.+
	Lucrezia	+Well, nothing we can do about that here, I think.+
	Braundo	"I shan't worry you with the dull details, but let us say that I have no destination. 'Away' is direction enough."
	Lucrezia	"I see..."
	Neue-Ziel	leaves the ship to visit the Estate.
	RosenkrantzGM	On the bridge, Lord Heinrich coordinates with the /Aurorae/'s officers, stepping into his nephew's shoes until the Lord-Captain comes to his senses.
	Lucrezia	approaches Lord Heinrich. "M'lord."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lady Lucrezia. Are you well?"
	Lucrezia	"I was hoping I could have a word with you, sir. Also, this man..." She motions towards Braundo. "...is interested in arranging for passage."
	RosenkrantzGM	The older man faces Braundo. "And you, sir, are aware that we have no destination set at the moment?"
	Braundo	"Then this ship shall serve perfectly. Where I am going from is more important than where I am going to."
	RosenkrantzGM	"If your past haunts you, I can guarantee a great distance will be placed between you and it. If you've got the coin, we will have suitable quarters prepared for you."
	Braundo	"Marvellous. I shall of course require your more luxurious quarters, it just wouldn't do to be seen sharing rooms with a common man."
	RosenkrantzGM	The old man calls over a scribe carrying a large ledger.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Your name?"
	Braundo	"You may know me as Braundo Comacho the First."
	Braundo	"It would be unwise for me to reveal my full name, but for the purposes of record keeping it shall suffice."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Will you be boarding alone, Mr... Comacho?"
	Braundo	"Yes, I will not be taking anyone with me. I do of course have several bags of luggage, which I'm sure you'll be able to take care of."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Many personal possessions? Any furniture or personal vehicles to worry about?"
	Braundo	"Unfortunately I wasn't capable of taking my furnishings with me; I'm sure my quarters shall suffice, for now at least. Merely a half dozen crates of my personal belongings."
	RosenkrantzGM	"In that case, we shall provide for you the servants necessary to attend to your needs. They will be able to take you to your quarters as soon as they're prepared. You may stay here until then."
	RosenkrantzGM	The scribe finishes logging your details and is dismissed by Heinrich.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Captain on deck!"
	RosenkrantzGM	Wilhelm walks in, he looks pale and tired.
	RosenkrantzGM	He sits on his command throne, barely mentioning his intentions to his uncle.
	RosenkrantzGM	Heinrich echoes his wishes to the bridge.
	Lucrezia	subtly looks at him, not saying anything.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Our new heading: The Koronus Expanse."
	Lucrezia	sighs and quietly approaches Heinrich. "Uh... forget my previous topic of discussion. Where would be my quarters?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"We will accommodate you on the luxury quarters along with Mr Comacho."
	Neue-Ziel	returns to the ship after visiting Francisco. He had a wonderful time talking to his mentor about Archotech, expeditions, and saucy romance novels.
	RosenkrantzGM	With some effort, the local priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus are returned to their stations in the port, and final preparations are made for the ship to undock.
	RosenkrantzGM	Lord Wilhelm gives his orders, and then returns to the Librarium, saying nothing and acknowledging no one else.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh makes his way to the Bridge, nodding at the various crew members that he passes.

Sub:
RosenkrantzGM	One of your recently-trained men approaches you, reporting that a certain Lord Selvan has just been awoken from his chem-induced coma. Lord Castile thought it appropriate to inform you.
	Makh_Chomun	"He isn't causing any commotion, that you know of, is he?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"No, sir. He's trying to reach his staff. We think they may have perished during the... arrival of the flagship."
	Makh_Chomun	"Well, time to be the bearer of bad news. Iyetsev, continue as planned, inform me of any problems that you or Downfield can't handle." Makh turn to the runner, "show the way to where Lord Selvan is being kept."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Sir" he nods.
	RosenkrantzGM	He leads you out of the guard quarters, and into a levatus guarded by your armsmen.
	RosenkrantzGM	They quickly snap at attention and give a salute as you approach.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh gives a salute back before entering the levatus.
	Makh_Chomun	"So how are you finding your training, trooper?" Makh asks.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Well, sir, we're glad to be working with experienced men for a change."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lord Temerin spared no expense on pretty tunics and shiny blades for his men, parade-drilling seemed to be the most training they ever got."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh chuckles at that. "Yes, I was wondering whether we were fighting drunkards and conscripts as we stormed Temerin's estate."
	RosenkrantzGM	The levatus descends.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Brutal prison-guards, though..." he comments.
	Makh_Chomun	"Yeah," Makh says, remembering the more brutal days of his past, "the guards are always the worst."
	RosenkrantzGM	The levatus reaches its destination, and the trooper leads you into the medicae ward.
	RosenkrantzGM	Once inside, he stops outside one of the rooms.
	RosenkrantzGM	"In here, sir."
	Makh_Chomun	"Thank you, trooper, that will be all." Makh says before entering the room.
	RosenkrantzGM	A medicae assistant in the room approaches Selvan, who yet lays on the bed.
	RosenkrantzGM	"A visitor, my Lord. Arbitrator-General Chomun."
	RosenkrantzGM	Selvan appears confused.
	Makh_Chomun	"I am not Colonel Tsaelad, as you were lead to believe, I am Makh Chomun, the Master-At-Arms for M'lord Wilhelm Wilhelm Friedrich Johannes von Rosenkrantz." Makh pauses to catch his breath. "He always did have a wordy name." Makh chuckles. "I am currently in charge of overseeing the security of this port.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Rosenkrantz? What the hell are you talking about?" the vitae-scans detect an altered state and begin to beep in alarm.
	RosenkrantzGM	The medicae assistant rushes by his side and manipulates the scans to silence the alarms.
	Makh_Chomun	"Yes, you know, the Dynasty that owns the trade lanes in these parts? The Dynasty Temerin was 'supposedly' loyal to?" Makh smiles at that. "Not that he has to worry about that anymore."
	Makh_Chomun	"Anyhow," Makh claps his hands together, "I'm sure you're rather confused about every thing, I've also heard you're having trouble contacting your staff."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Lord Temerin will not stand for this!"
	Makh_Chomun	"Lord Temerin is dead..." Makh looks at one of the walls for a moment, "and so is all of his known family."
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	Baine_Mort	+Chomun, I'm currently on my way to the Medicae Ward. I need to speak to you when I arrive.+
	Makh_Chomun	+Of course, Mr. Mort. I'm in Lord Selvan's room.+
	Baine_Mort	+I will be there soon.+
	RosenkrantzGM	"B-barbarism! You fiends!"
	RosenkrantzGM	The medicae assistant urges he remain calm.
	Makh_Chomun	"Lord Selvan, the times are changing, I suggest you not make anymore enemies than you already have, so please calm down, before my hand slips"
	RosenkrantzGM	The levatus doors open, and Baine enters the medicae ward.
	Baine_Mort	enters the medicae ward and locates Lord Selvan's room.
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	Baine_Mort	enters the room
	Baine_Mort	"Chomun, if you are not busy at the moment, may I speak with you?"
	Makh_Chomun	"Lord Selvan isn't going anywhere, so I'm sure he can wait a little while longer."
	Baine_Mort	"Good then lets speak somewhere else then."
	Makh_Chomun	"If you'll excuse us, 'Lord' Selvan." Makh says with a devilish grin, before exiting the room into the hallway.
	Baine_Mort	One out side Baine turns his attention to Chomun, "So how goes your newest patient?"
	Makh_Chomun	"It goes, Mr. Mort, now, what's your pressinc concern?
	Baine_Mort	"Soon Sheamus and myself will be tasked with commandeering a vessel, and I was look for some additional help from you."
	Makh_Chomun	"Who's vessel?" Makh looks around to make sure no one is within ear-shot.
	Baine_Mort	"We don't really know, all we were told was that we are to acquire a ship with a willing captain, no more than that or who's ship it would be."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh smiles, "sounds like fun."
	Baine_Mort	"As long as Sheamus doesn't some how fuck us up again."
	Makh_Chomun	"One moment." Makh re-enters the room and approaches Lord Selvan. "I have just been called to some urgent business, Lord Selvan, but I visited today to inform you no one has been able to contact your staff, as they may now be apart of the wreckage outside the port. We'll be in touch, Lord Selvan." With that Makh exits and meets back up with Baine.
	Makh_Chomun	"Lead the way, Mr. Mort."
	RosenkrantzGM	++My Lords, we have a situation. The Temerin voidship is attempting to leave port without authorization++
	Makh_Chomun	+And why isn't it being stopped?+ Makh replies into his comm-bead as he follows Mort.
	Baine_Mort	looks to Chomun, "Well I think we possibly have our ship we need to board."
	Baine_Mort	heads out of the medicae ward.
	Baine_Mort	+Do we have any ships we can use to stop or board it at all?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+My Lord, I'm afraid the /Aurorae/ is not able to undock+
	Baine_Mort	+Well do we have any other ships that we can use then?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+There is a Clipper just docked at port+
	Makh_Chomun	+Relay orders to Iyetsev to ready several teams of armsmen and have them seize the Clipper for our use.+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Understood. Preparing boarding parties+
	Baine_Mort	+Where is the Clipper docked at currently?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Dock Arm B. The only vessel presently there.+
	Baine_Mort	+Understood, we are on our way there+ Baine Replies as makes his way to Dock Arm B.
	Makh_Chomun	+One other thing, make sure Ensign Vellow is there with my armor and weapons.+
	Sheamus	+We have a problem.+
	Baine_Mort	+What did you do this time Sheamus?+
	Sheamus	+First off, fuck you. Second, we have a Temerins frigate out in the debris field.+
	Makh_Chomun	+Keep it civil on this channel.+
	Baine_Mort	+Well we have our own problem too, a Temerin voidship is trying to leave port!+
	Baine_Mort	then realizes that they are both talking about the same ship
	Baine_Mort	+Well it looks like were talking about the same ship then.+
	Makh_Chomun	Makh facepalms.
	Sheamus	+Wish somebody told me about this before.+
	Neue-Ziel	+...I'm surrounded by Idiots+
	Baine_Mort	+Where are you at Sheamus?+
	Sheamus	+I'm in a Aquilas just outside the port.+
	Makh_Chomun	Makh continues on towards Dock Arm B.
	Sheamus	+Whats the plan?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Master-At-Arms Chomun. This is Vassal-Captain Mornus. I am on-board the /Tremor/+
	Baine_Mort	+Right now we're planing to use a clipper to try to board the Frigate.+
	Baine_Mort	+Unless anyone else has any better ideas.+
	Makh_Chomun	+Ah, our phantom in space. Greetings Mr. Mornus.+
	Sheamus	+Sounds fun.+
	RosenkrantzGM	+I have a group of loyalists on board, sir. We are disrupting the ship's weapons+
	Makh_Chomun	+We are currently securing transport to make it over there right now. Hold out as best you can.+
	Makh_Chomun	"Double-time it Mr. Mort."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh starts to run towards Dock Arm B.
	Baine_Mort	runs to Dock Arm B as well
	Baine_Mort	"Well, looks like we have our opening now."
	Sheamus	flies towards the /Tremor?
	RosenkrantzGM	Upon arrival, you realize the vessel has just finished docking procedures. Airlocks have joined, and hatches open up.
	Sheamus	docks
	Sheamus	starts heading towards the clipper
	RosenkrantzGM	The first group of people out are ornately-uniformed bridge officers.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Greetings, representatives of the port! We arrive under the gracious Lord Selvan's orders!"
	Makh_Chomun	"Welcome!" Makh opens his arms up as wide as they go.
	Sheamus	arrives at the clipper
	RosenkrantzGM	The armsmen requested arrive, and a group of dynastic aides carry your equipment.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh nods to the armsmen, trusting them to know what to do next. While doing so he takes his armor and weapons and puts them on. "Thank you Vellow."
	RosenkrantzGM	The armsmen approach the bridge officers, weapons ready.
	Sheamus	"Do you guys have this or should i come along?"
	Makh_Chomun	"I thought you were all about charging into gunfire?" Makh says while tightening his chest armor.
	RosenkrantzGM	"By authority of the Rosenkrantz Dynasty, this vessel is now under the Command of Acting-Captain Chomun!"
	Sheamus	"Well, I haven't had enough to drink yet."
	Baine_Mort	checks his weapons
	Sheamus	"Can anyone get my some sort of weapon?"
	Sheamus	"Maybe something I can swing?"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh points at the captured bridge officers.
	Makh_Chomun	"Have the port guards detain the officers until further notice." Makh says to the sergeant-at-arms who has arrest the bridge officers. Makh points towards the entrance to the ship, "onwards!"
	Baine_Mort	"After last time, your not getting any weapons."
	RosenkrantzGM	The armsmen rush in, seizing the vessel's bridge. The bridge officers don't resist, seemingly shocked by the welcome they've received.
	Sheamus	"Aww come on, that's the fun part."
	Baine_Mort	"Your job is to do what you do best, and that is to fly that ship."
	Sheamus	"What if I get attacked?"
	Baine_Mort	"Then lock the door."
	Sheamus	nods in agreement
	Makh_Chomun	Makh walks onto the bridge, "I love how well oiled your boys and girls work!" He addresses his armsmen. "Well done."
	Baine_Mort	enters the bridge of the Clipper
	Sheamus	enters the Clipper and heads towards the ship controls
	Baine_Mort	"How long till we can set course for the Frigate?"
	Sheamus	starts disembarking the ship
	Makh_Chomun	"Whenever our dear helmsmen decides to take the wheel. "
	Makh_Chomun	"Comms, give me the whole ship's attention. please."
	Sheamus	orders the crew to disconnect from the port completely and prepare to take off
	Baine_Mort	checks weapon systems
	RosenkrantzGM	"You're transmitting across the vessel, sir."
	Makh_Chomun	"Attention crew, this is your Acting-Captain speaking. You have the privilege of helping us secure the safety of this space-port in the name of....Wilhelm Friedrich Johannes von Rosenkrantz and his glorious dynasty!"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh nods to the comms, and then turns to Sheamus. "Heave away as soon as we're disconnected."
	Makh_Chomun	"disconnected from the port*"
	Sheamus	orders the crew to take off and head to the /Tremor/
	Sheamus	orders one of the crew to get him a melee weapon from the armoury
	Baine_Mort	"Weapons systems are ready Chomun."
	Makh_Chomun	"Very good." Makh nods. +Mr. Mornus, we are currently heading towards you, what is your status?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Sir... larboard weap--+ the transmission is interrupted by the sun of lasgun fire
	RosenkrantzGM	+Larboard weapons silenced. Proceeding to Enginarium+
	Baine_Mort	"Chomun, am I to assume that all or most of the frigates weapons are offline then?"
	Makh_Chomun	Just the Port weapons, we'll just have to keep away from the Starboard side when we board.
	Baine_Mort	"Sheamus, make sure we keep to their port side then."
	Sheamus	"I'll make sure."
	RosenkrantzGM	+Sir, this is Mornus+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Sir... maintain your distance+ his speech is soft... defeated.
	Makh_Chomun	+What do you mean? What's happened?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+Sir, they mean to scuttle the ship. They've locked us out+
	Makh_Chomun	+How long?+
	RosenkrantzGM	+I can't say, sir. They are powering down the bay they've locked us in+
	Makh_Chomun	+Where are you located in the ship?+ "How much longer until we reach that frigate!?"
	RosenkrantzGM	+We've made it to the low--
	RosenkrantzGM	A blinding flash lights up the port as brightly as the local star.
	Makh_Chomun	"Bridge! Status report!"
	RosenkrantzGM	As it dims down, the source is clear - the escaping vessel's engines are gone, the rear spewing flames into the void. Only the bow remains, flying away from the explosion. The heading of the ship means the wreckage misses the Port entirely.
	RosenkrantzGM	"Sir, the frigate's signatures have gone cold."
	Baine_Mort	"Fuck!"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh punches one of the consoles. "Feck! Sheamus have us do a closer once over of the ship, before returning to port..."
	Sheamus	"aye."
	Sheamus	orders the crew to head to the bow
	RosenkrantzGM	The clipper carefully maneuvers towards the wreckage, avoiding any of the more dangerous debris.
	Makh_Chomun	"Anything?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Picking up unusual radiation, sir..."
	Makh_Chomun	"Unusual how?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"Nothing you'd find on engines or even warp drives. Must have been something in their cargo."
	Makh_Chomun	"God-Emperor rest their souls." Makh gives a slight bow to Mornus and his dead compatriots. "Take us back to port."
	Sheamus	"Salvage party?"
	RosenkrantzGM	"I wouldn't recommend that, sir."
	Sheamus	orders the crew to return to port
	Makh_Chomun	"What a waste of perfectly good crew. Sergeant-at-Arms! Make sure we have a copy of the auger-array logs for review later."
	RosenkrantzGM	"Aye, sir."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh looks out the bridge's view ports, his hands clasped behind his back.
	RosenkrantzGM	Upon arrival at port, Francisco informs you that Lord Wilhelm has made a decision, and intends to leave port as soon as possible. You are to make for the Koronus Expanse.
	RosenkrantzGM	He assures you that he will overlook the investigation on the incident with the /Tremor/, and that he will report to you on the matter when possible.



POV:
Neue-Ziel:
Bait_O9:  RosenkrantzGM The elevatus stops at its destination.
 RosenkrantzGM You realize the deck is unusually populated by the House Guard.
 RosenkrantzGM The large, ornate doors to the Librarium are shut.
 Neue-Ziel approves the doors slowly.
 Neue-Ziel takes out the ornate box and opens it.
 Neue-Ziel examines the interkeratic implants and admires the craftsmanship.
 Neue-Ziel knocks on the doors and waits.
 RosenkrantzGM The doors open slightly, and a young man in house colors appears.
 RosenkrantzGM He gives you a bow, "My Lord."
 Neue-Ziel "At ease. Where's the Lord Captain?"
 RosenkrantzGM "In his... new study."
 Neue-Ziel "New Study?"
 RosenkrantzGM "Yes. He's made a section of the Librarium his temporary quarters. Pouring over tomes of all sorts."
 Neue-Ziel "I see. Please, escort me to studies. I have a gift from the local Adeptus Mechanicus.
 RosenkrantzGM "I don't know if he'll want to be interrupted, but we may approach."
 Neue-Ziel "Lead the way."
 RosenkrantzGM The Vault is very dimly lit, you travel through several corridors lined with large wall-high shelves until you reach a slightly better-lit area. Candles and chandeliers illuminate a large table where several books and tomes of all sorts are left open, even astral charts lay in display.
 RosenkrantzGM Lord Wilhelm stands in front of the table, leaning with both hands over its surface.
 Neue-Ziel approaches Lord Wilhelm with the ornate box in his hands.
 Neue-Ziel gently places the box on the table and says "What troubles you, my Lord-Captain?"
 RosenkrantzGM Wilhelm: "Surely even a cogboy can realize what's going on here. Erwin and I were as brothers..."
 RosenkrantzGM He closes a book, and discards it to one side. Immediately reaching for another in his stack and opening that one up.
 Neue-Ziel "And you are searching through old books and tomes because Lord Erwin and you were... like brothers?"
 RosenkrantzGM He stops, stands up straight and looks at you.
 RosenkrantzGM "Why are you here?"
 Neue-Ziel "I have a present for you from the local Techpriests." Ziel picks up the box.
 RosenkrantzGM "Leave it on the table" he turns back to his books.
 Neue-Ziel "The arrival of the holy relic and the display of the Machine Spirit's strength awed many aboard the station. As the Lord-Captain of the vessel, the priests wishes

Sheamus:
+Sir, we've assembled a small squadron who are ready to help with patrols and clearing of the debris field.+
 Sheamus +Alright, where am I headed?+
 RosenkrantzGM +Dock-arm D, loading bay 42+
 Sheamus +Have you reserved me a ship?+
 RosenkrantzGM +One of Lord Wilhelm's Aquilas has been prepared, my Lord+
 Sheamus Departs for Dock-arm D, loading bay 42
 RosenkrantzGM Upon arrival, you realize the loading bay has been cleared.
 RosenkrantzGM 5 spacecraft take up the room instead, one of them the ornate colors of the Dynasty. The pilots are gathered around in a group.
 Sheamus "Who's the head here?"
 RosenkrantzGM "We're told you are" one the men says.
 RosenkrantzGM Two of his comrades give a disapproving look.
 Sheamus "Well shite, why didn't you say so?"
 Sheamus "How are the ships?"
 RosenkrantzGM "We're as ready as we'll ever be. They brought your fancy ship out here not too long ago. We've been giving it a good look."
 Sheamus "And what about your skills?"
 Sheamus "Grade yourselves for me."
 RosenkrantzGM They laugh.
 RosenkrantzGM "The finest pilots on this damned Port. And we're not allowed to leave until we clean that Rosenkrantz Lord's mess."
 Sheamus "Good, now saddle up."
 RosenkrantzGM The men exchange glances, and then approach their craft.
 Sheamus enters his craft and lifts off
 RosenkrantzGM The other spacecraft do the same.
 RosenkrantzGM +Are we frequency-linked?+ one pilot tests
 Sheamus +Roger roger+
 Sheamus +So where are we headed?+
 RosenkrantzGM +There is a leak on the hab-blocks we need to look at first. We need to fly to just outside the underdecks+
 Sheamus pilots his craft to the leak
 RosenkrantzGM The area ahead of you is covered in the debris field of the battle.
 Sheamus pilots through the field, taking care not to hit anything
 RosenkrantzGM The other craft aren't as graceful. They break formation trying to get through, and impact against a few smaller bits of debris.
 RosenkrantzGM They struggle to find eachother and reform.
 RosenkrantzGM +Fox Lead, where are you?+
 Sheamus +Best pilots my ass.+
 RosenkrantzGM +Fox Lead getting out of field now. Form up+
 Sheamus forms up with the rest of the pilots and keeps going
 RosenkrantzGM +Just a minor set-back+
 RosenkrantzGM As you clear the debris field, you notice a few Arvus Lighters flying about. They appear to be searching the debris field for valuables and taking them to a docked voidship on the far end of the port.
 Sheamus +That looks fishy boys+
 RosenkrantzGM +Yeah, we're seeing that, too.+
 RosenkrantzGM +Shall we intercept?+
 Sheamus +One of you head on back and inform someone of this. Everyone else intercept.+
 RosenkrantzGM One vessel breaks off and returns to the dock.
 Sheamus +Vessel, Identify yourself and your intentions.+
 Sheamus +Vessels, Identify yourselves and your intentions.+
 RosenkrantzGM +Keep your distance. This debris field has plenty of loot for everyone. Now find your own+
 Sheamus +Who do you serve under?+
 RosenkrantzGM +The true masters of this now-decimated port. The Temerins+
 Sheamus +Open fire+ He orders his pilots
 RosenkrantzGM The pilots break formation and maneuver aggressively.
 RosenkrantzGM The enemy craft take evasive maneuvers and make for their ship.
 Sheamus engages the nearest craft
 Sheamus attempts to fly behind the craft, but gets outmaneuvered
 RosenkrantzGM Being able to outmaneuver the pursuers, the enemy is able to keep distance.
 Sheamus +Break off and head back. We must warn the port.+
 Sheamus wheels around his craft and heads back towards the port
 RosenkrantzGM +Understood+
 RosenkrantzGM The remaining craft form up once more and follow you in.
 Sheamus +Any damage?+
 RosenkrantzGM +Negative. Only... minor debris damage.+
 Sheamus +Uh huh.... Double speed back+
 RosenkrantzGM The loading bay is still open as you left it.
 Sheamus +Dock and warn all the important people you know of the ship, i have things to do.+
 RosenkrantzGM +Aye, sir+