Rosenkrantz 18

	Rosenkrantz_GM	With matters largely settling down on board the Consequence, the Captain and her trusted advisers have gathered for a closed-doors meeting. Information has been presented on the nature of the pilgrim vessel's survivors, and the organization to which they belong. Though the true value of the relics which were taken is difficult to determine, the pilgrims assert their value is absolute.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Perhaps most oddly, the tech-priest saved from the doomed vessel appears to value at least one of these artifacts as highly as the adherents of the Imperial Creed.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The meeting comes barely an hour after Astropathic communications from your Naval Patrol group have requested a status report on your cruise, and a report on the Consequence's next destination. Understanding that the Consequence is logged to have answered the Pilgrim vessel's distress call, and taken on cargo belonging to Imperial Guard Elements, only a confirmation from the Captain is
	Rosenkrantz_GM	keeping the Astropaths from communicating the Consequence's next destination.
	Lucrezia	gives the order to report the ship's current whereabouts and destination, that being the delivery point for the Guard cargo.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	With a quick salute, Choir's representative leaves you all to carry on with your meeting.
	Lucrezia	inquires as to the relic the tech-priest is interested in.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "He is in and out of consciousness, Captain. But he claims it to be an encryption device. We are not sure what information it has stored, though it appears the abilities of the relic are what captures the explorator's attention."
	Lucrezia	"And we do not know where it might be?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "As a matter of fact, we do have a lead..." he nods to the Master of Ordnance.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "We have reason to believe this band of voidpirates operates out of Footfall. Master Mort is familiar with that vile place, and the relic trading outfits there."
	Lucrezia	"Hmm... well, we deliver the Guard cargo then set course for Footfall."
	Makh_Chomun	"Oh ho, are we on the hunt then?" Makh quips, the grin of a predator forming slowly on his face.
	Caerwyn_Beraht	listens intently as his captain and lord speaks. "We shall bring the light of His reason to that benighted place."
	Baine_Mort	"That is correct, according to what I understand, those who raid of the Pilgrim ship where either working for a group of  Relic Traders or going to sell to them.." Baine says.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "In any case, Footfall is as narrow as we could get with our search. Master Mort will have to be our guide in that cesspit of crime and piracy once we do commence our investigation there."
	Baine_Mort	pulls out a book with log entries from his time before joining the Rosenkrant Dynasty and begins to flip through the pages.
	Makh_Chomun	"Fun, fun, fun, fun." He says, drumming his fingers to each 'fun' said.
	Baine_Mort	flips to the page he was looking for and skims over the page and looks at Lucrezia, "The most likely place to find the relics will be through the Obsidian Emporial."
	Baine_Mort	"The reason being is that they keep the buyer and seller anonymous, so it will allow us to avoid drawing to much attention to ourselves."
	Lucrezia	"So... we'll basically be doing the entire process of buying it?"
	Baine_Mort	"Well that would be one of the best ways of finding the items."
	Lucrezia	"Guess that's a good first step then... What can you tell me about Footfall?"
	Baine_Mort	"For starters, its a massive void port of gigantic stone asteroids that are connected by bridges, tunnels and chains the sizes of voidships."
	Lucrezia	"Sounds like a fun time..."
	Lucrezia	"Dangerous to navigate."
	Caerwyn_Beraht	"Not for the enlightened among us." Caerwyn smirks, puffing out his chest in a display of youthful arrogance.
	Baine_Mort	"Also there is no central law so its a place were a lot of criminals will go to get away from the law. Really the only main law is to not hinder business. Also any Rouge Trader visits Footfall, they rule the station."
	Makh_Chomun	"Sounds like my kind of party. Hoo yeah."
	Lucrezia	"Fun, fun... Double difficult to navigate."
	Makh_Chomun	"That just makes it interesting, Captain."
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"Better keep Daina here then." He says glumly, breaking his silence
	Lucrezia	"Oh?"
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"Bit of a gambling problem." he says, swirling the drink in his glass
	Caerwyn_Beraht	"I would prefer 'straightfoward' and 'simple', but I suppose interesting could work. Let us not blithely stroll into such a den of thieves, however. We should definitely have a plan of action."
	Baine_Mort	"Just know that if there are other Rouge Traders there, the more senior one will be the ruler."
	Lucrezia	"Well, we aren't a Rogue Trader and crew."
	Caerwyn_Beraht	"...I don't think those simpletons will be aware of that." There is a hint of mischief to that half chuckled statement.
	Lucrezia	"Anyways, the plan is to dock and look for someone selling it."
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"So, civ clothes then?" he asks dryly
	Makh_Chomun	"Pleasure with business or just business?"
	Lucrezia	"Maybe a slight bit of pleasure. Just don't get carried away."
	Baine_Mort	"Any thing else you need to know about Footfall captian?"
	Makh_Chomun	gives Lucrezia a mock salute.
	Makh_Chomun	"Ah yes, one other thing. I'll assume we should keep the House Guard on the ship?"
	Lucrezia	"Yeah. We don't want to send any wrong messages here."
	Lucrezia	"They won't be coming along unless we need them."
	Lucrezia	"And well, Mister Mort, I'd appreciate a report on it while on our way."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	++Captain. Navigator's tower reports a course for Chardis has been plotted. On your order, we will begin transition.++
	Baine_Mort	"Will do captain."
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"Do I get to wear my leather jacket?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	First-Officer Titus shoots a glare towards the Rosenkrantz fly-boy.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"I'll even wear the gloves." he says, winking back
	Lucrezia	"Sure thing."
	Lucrezia	+"Begin transition when ready."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	==========SKIPARONIUS ETHERICUS EMPYRIANUM MAXIMUS==========
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	Rosenkrantz_GM	Chardis has been one of the few success stories in the Koronus Expanse. A colonial outpost established by survivors of their doomed homeplanet in the Drusus Marches, the planet has become a lasting Imperial presence for well over a century. Despite its location, thrifty leaders have secured trade with several merchant concerns which have kept it better supplied than even some worlds in
	Rosenkrantz_GM	the Calixis Sector. War broke out rather spontaneously, with an approximate million casualties in just the first week, before the PDF was able to reorganize and fight back against the apparent uprising. Only a single regiment has been diverted from the Halo Stars Crusades to respond to the pleas of the Planetary authorities - a result of hard bargaining on behalf of the world's desperate
	Rosenkrantz_GM	inhabitants.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Imperial Navy only periodically escorts relief vessels, and had you not taken in the cargo, another year would almost certainly have gone by before the next transport ship arrived to aid their precarious condition.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "We appear to be the only voidship in system, Captain."
	Lucrezia	"Fly us in... see if you can reach anyone on the surface... And keep etherics up and running."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Tius: "Helm! Get us in orbit. Etherics! Scan on all frequencies, and find us a signal down there!"
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	continues to drink, unconcerned with the ongoing events
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus intently looks at one of the panels on the Vox station across the bridge. "That didn't take long..." he comments almost to himself.
	Makh_Chomun	"So are we incognito, Captain? Or shall I prepare an escort of Armsmen?" Makh asks while lounging near one of the bridge consoles.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Captain, we have several signals."
	Lucrezia	"Several?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	First Officer Titus nods, and commands, "Clean it up, get the Captain something stable."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "One signal appears to be coming from the Colony center. The other is coming from its outskirts... the rest may be dismissed as surface-to-surface comms waves."
	Baine_Mort	"Should I have the weapons on standby captain?
	Lucrezia	"No need... not like they can reach us up here. Anyways, tap into those surface to surface comms when you can and get me the one from the center first."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	A rune lights up on the Captain's Command Throne.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Lieutenant Titus nods to Lucrezia.
	Lucrezia	presses the rune delicately as she puts on her personal headset.
	Josef	was experimenting with new formulas to create a more effective sleeping drug. The experiment backfired and his laboratory smells of alcohol induced vomit.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Unknown vessel. Chardis Central Planetary Authority demands you identify yourself.+
	Josef	screeches in Techna-lingua for the servitors to clean his lab.
	Makh_Chomun	folds his arms and waits.
	Lucrezia	+"This is the Rosenkrantz dynasty free vessel Consequence. Here to deliver a supply shipment?"
	Lucrezia	+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Another relief vessel? The Governor will want to speak with you.+
	Lucrezia	+"Another?+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Truth be told, we didn't think we would see any more relief until Tactician Dryd could be convinced to divert more resources from the Crusade+ another voice now comments.
	Lucrezia	+"I was not aware of any other inbound transports. When did the previous one get here?"+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Months ago... with the Colonel and his staff.+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Governor Augelt+ he introduces himself.
	Lucrezia	+"Ah, pleasure to meet you Governor. Captain Gillam."
	Lucrezia	+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+I can't tell you what a relief it is to hear you Captain.+
	Lucrezia	+"What's the situation down there, Governor?"+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Colonel Paweb has pushed the vile mutant warband to the outskirts of the colonial center. As we speak, a fierce counter attack is threatening his hold.+
	Lucrezia	+"Tell me, Governor, do they have anti aircraft and anti orbit capabilities?"+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Not initially, no...+ you seem to hear him sigh.
	Lucrezia	+"Presently?"+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	perks up at the sound of that
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+They have captured a supply depot to the North. Anti-aircraft weapons were held there.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"How many?"
	Lucrezia	+"How many and what kinds?"+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+We are... unsure. The PDF battalion in that area was wiped out almost immediately after the uprising.+
	Lucrezia	+"Great... if you can give me their locations. I might be able to help with that counterattack issue."+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"I could fly a scouting mission." he says eagerly
	Makh_Chomun	While the rest of the party communes with the Planetary Governor, Makh starts to tease Caerwyn of his new "dress."
	Lucrezia	"Actually... that's an excellent idea, Friedrich. You'll be flying recon for us. Find those AA emplacements, we take them with drop pod assaults and proceed to bomb the enemy with impunity."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+The Colonel is operating some 20 kilometers North-West of the walled Colony Center, Captain.+
	Baine_Mort	listens to the conversation while standing next to his console.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Rook, we are flying a recon, get Jace and...find me a gunner.+ he says, leaping to his feet and making his way to the hanger bay
	Lucrezia	+"Do try giving me a way to reach him. I'll be trying to provide air support in order to ensure that my supply vessels don't get shot down."+
	Josef	trying to remove the smell of tomato paste and wine vomit with sacred oils.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+The Colonel's Staff has long-range comms. You should be able to get a direct link with him.+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus nods at this, as he looks through the various scanned channels.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	enters the launch bay and makes his way to "The Delightful."
	Lucrezia	tries to contact the Colonel while flyboy does flyboy stuff
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	"Mount up!" he says to the assembled crew "Where's my new gunner?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	It doesn't take much more than that for the launch bays to prepare for deployment, with support crews rushing in to make sure the craft are serviced and ready to deploy on a moment's notice. The Delightful's operating crew gets into gear, and rushes to their stations.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "We are patched through to the Colonel's staff."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+3rd Koranu Auxiliary. This had better be good.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	climbs into the pilots seat, donning his leather jacket and tight gloves
	Lucrezia	+"This is Captain Gillam of the Rosenkrantz dynasty vessel Consequence. We heard you might need some air support."+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+It would be a blessing from the Emperor himself, Captain. We will send coordinates through this channel. Be aware of mobile anti-aircraft emplacements along the line, Captain.+
	Lucrezia	+"Yeah, about that. Got any idea on their position. I have about 300 orbit dropped troopers that could take care of those."+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+We'll get Ordnance Officers up to the front, to coordinate with your assets, Captain. Your men should hear from us within the next half hour.+
	Lucrezia	+"Thank you. I'll have one of my aircraft doing a few fly bys for recon."+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+The Colonel sends his regards, Captain. We are very thankful for your aid.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Captain, We have discovered four AA batteries, Jace is sending you the coordinates now.+
	Lucrezia	+"Understood. Pull back for now. When we send drop pods in, keep your eyes open for any further emplacements for the second wave."+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "Cross-referencing with the Guard Ordnance Officers. Positions confirmed."
	Lucrezia	"Lord Protector, ready some of your men. They'll be on AA killing duty."
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	makes his way back to the Consequence
	Makh_Chomun	stops mid-sentence after another wave of teasing the Confessor. He faces the Captain, and gives her a salute. "You got it, Captain! Party time!" He whoops while exiting the bridge.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Get my bombers ready to go.+ he calls in ahead of him
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Lt Downfield tries to match the Lord Protector's pace as passes by her. "Do we have orders, Sir?"
	Makh_Chomun	While heading down to The Consequences' barracks, Makh organizes a strike force at the behest of the Lady-Captain via his personal comm-bead and Leftenant Downfield. Only the best armsmen will be called to duty for this.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Way ahead of you, Commander. Boys are itching for a fight.+
	Makh_Chomun	"Why yes, El-Tee. We're finally going to test out those bombardment cannons. Organize a strike-force for some AA clean up. I shall lead them personally."
	Makh_Chomun	"Armsmen only. The House Guard needs a break," he says with a twinkle in his eye.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Downfield seems surprised by this. "I see. As you command."
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Good hunting....Lord Protector.+ he says through clench teeth
	Makh_Chomun	"Can't let myself get rusty."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus: "Master Mort, to the drop-pod launchers, if you please. We will need to have precise targeting vectors on the deployment zones marked for destruction."
	Makh_Chomun	+To you as well, young Friedrich.+ Makh says in an almost fiendish tone. He'll need to learn to control that pride of his.
	Baine_Mort	"Yes Sir." Mort says as he then makes his way to the drop-pod launcher
	Makh_Chomun	In the meantime Makh suits up, with the help of his adjutant, Ensign Vellow.
	Baine_Mort	grabs his armor, and weapons from his room before heading to Drop-Pods
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The young ensign appears visibly nervous. Ship-to-ship actions are something he's prepared for, and expects. But the idea of launching men from a canon at a giant rock is alien to the inexperienced cadet officer.
	Makh_Chomun	With the suiting up done, with the ensign's help, Makh claps the young lad on the back.
	Makh_Chomun	"It'll all work out fine, young Josef, it's not as if you're getting fired out of it?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The ensign manages to form a shy smile, and nods.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Yes, sir. I'm sure it will be all-right."
	Makh_Chomun	"That's a good lad."
	Baine_Mort	arrives at the Drop-pods and begins inputting the launch coordinates and then boards one of the pods.
	Makh_Chomun	After some time Makh takes his place in front of the assembled strike-force and looks across their ranks.
	Makh_Chomun	"Men!...and Ladies! You have been assembled today to bring the wrath of the Emperor and his most righteous Rosenkrantz dynasty to these heathenous vermin on this backwater! You'll show them no mercy, no remorse, and kick every single one of them in the teeth before ripping them into bloody tatters! We'll show our 'allies' how real warriors of the Imperium fight!"
	Makh_Chomun	Makh pumps his power-fist equipped hand and roars out a warcry, "for the Emperor! For the dynasty!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	 "Huzzah!" the chamber roars with excitement and anticipation.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The voice of First-Officer Titus announces: ++Geosynchronous orbit established and stabilized. Launch when ready. Ave Imperator.++
	Makh_Chomun	"Board your pods! God-Emperor be with you all!"
	Baine_Mort	activates the countdown.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	From the launchbays, out pour the squadrons ready to deliver swift punishment to the mutant warband below. Commander Rosenkrantz's own Fury squadron forming up on their leader to form an escorting wing.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh follows his own advice and boards his pod.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Armsmen pour into the drop pods in their assigned groups.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	With the countdown, the armsmen hold fast to their straps, prayers on their lips....
	Rosenkrantz_GM	3...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	2...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	1...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The initial blast is as violent as you'd expect, but almost instantly, as you travel through the void, an eerie silence fills the cabin.
	Makh_Chomun	sends a quick prayer to the God-Emperor as he experiences the floatiness of void freeflight.
	Baine_Mort	looks over to Makh, "I see you brought your Carapace armor as well."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The slowly spinning pods slowly break off into groups as they approach the planet's atmosphere.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	As the pods begin to pierce through the cushion of air particles, a low rumbling is felt in the cabin.
	Makh_Chomun	"Always best to prepare for the worst, no matter how advantageous, Mr. Mort."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	As you lose altitude, the atmosphere thickens, and the shaking becomes more and more violent. Sensor-runes display detected outter temperatures as steadily increasing.
	Makh_Chomun	Screams out a long whoop as the adrenaline starts pumping. "YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH, HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Terminal velocity is reached, and the fall of each pod is normalized, with steady spins easing the descent.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Now kilometers appart from eachother, each group of pods sounds the warning klaxons in preparation for the final burst from the under-thrusters to soften the landing.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Ave Imperator... Ave Imperator..." one of the armsmen says one last time...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	You crash into your landing zone with tremendous force. It's hard not to be slightly disoriented. A display rune counts down from 5...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	4...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	3...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	2...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	1...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The side-panels burst open with small controlled explosive charges.
	Makh_Chomun	detaches himself from the gooey crash-webbing as dignified as one would expect.
	Baine_Mort	follows suit
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Likewise, the armsmen follow procedure and release themselves from their protective pods, and get on their feet.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Tick Tock, Tick Tock.+ he says into Makh's ear
	Makh_Chomun	+Form up! I want eyes on those AA positions on the double.+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	As the dust clears, you find yourselves in a small crater, scortched earth under your feet.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	You orient yourselves, and find a small patrol quickly retreating away from your position.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Your squad's Vox operator reports your landing.
	Baine_Mort	pulls out his long las and uses the scope to try and identify the small patrol.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Mort identifies the squad as a disorganized group of mutants lead by a slightly more human figure.
	Baine_Mort	"Makh, that would be an enemy patrol, shall I give them our welcome basket?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Commander Rosenkrantz, be advised that drop pods have made their landings. Groups 1-3 reporting green. Group 4 has yet to report. Suspected KIA.+
	Makh_Chomun	"If you have identified them as the enemy you may fire at will."
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+What group was the Lord Protector in?+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Group 1, Commander. Reporting Green.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Inform me as soon as the AA is dealt with.+
	Baine_Mort	"Gladly" Mort says as he opens fire on the retreating enemy, taking out one of the mutants with a headshop
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Vox Operator: "Lord Chomun, the rest of Group 1 will be forming up with us shortly."
	Baine_Mort	fires once more, this time only just hitting the other mutant.
	Makh_Chomun	"Very good. Once we're organized I want scouts out and about to get us eyes on."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Vox Operator: "No need, my Lord. One of our squads has already made contact with the battery. South-southwest of our location."
	Baine_Mort	lowers his long las, "Took out one of the ugly bastards."
	Makh_Chomun	cackles madly. "I love my armsmen."
	Makh_Chomun	"Is that the only one we've found so far?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Yes, sir. And I'm afraid it seems as though Group 4 was lost upon entry."
	Makh_Chomun	"The entirety of it?"
	Makh_Chomun	"We'll have to mount a search once we've concluded the operation."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Yes, sir. We suspect their pods fell into a body of water on the Imperial left flank."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Immediate support requested. We are pinned.+
	Makh_Chomun	"God-Emperor guide there souls. Terrible way to die."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"That'll be them, sir. First contact."
	Makh_Chomun	"Alright, let's go, move up!"
	Baine_Mort	lowers his head, taking a moment to ponder if he has messed up the launch sequence at all before moving out and following Chomun.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The squad moves out, navigating the dusty terrain, towards their comrades.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	It isn't long before you hear two blasts and a series of las claps just over a slight elevation in the terrain.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"That's them..." an armsman comments, identifying his comrades taking cover behind a destroyed vehicle on your 10.
	Makh_Chomun	looks towards the enemy fire that's keeping the squad pinned.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Enemy one o'clock. Heavy machine fire emplacement just in front of AA battery."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Chomun's instincts tell him to charge the position in a b-line.
	Makh_Chomun	"Mr. Mort, you are to suppress that MG nest, with the squad assisting you. I shall charge it." He doesn't leave any argument as he starts off at a jog that then turns into a run, and finally into a full-on sprint.
	Baine_Mort	"Well he we go." Mort then grabs one of the armsmen and uses their shoulder to support his Long Las.
	Baine_Mort	opens fire on the machine gunner, take him out.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The gunner's face is utterly ruined. When the gun falls silent, his mutant comrades come to the realization that the slumped body that was once their squad mate is now a useless corpse. They dump the body to one side, and replace him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The armsmen with Master Mort fire on the position, largely missing their mark, but providing some measure of cover fire, as the new gunner ducks for cover behind his weapon.
	Makh_Chomun	"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
	Makh_Chomun	"THE SAVAGE IS COMING FOR YOU, HEATHEN MUTANTS!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	One of the crewmen of the enemy nest attempts to return fire, but the lasfire coming in his direction is too much, throwing his aim off completely.
	Baine_Mort	fires once again, this time at the loader.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The armsmen around Master Mort keep up the cover fire, while their comrades find a way to advance towards the position.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	They slowly move up, looking for cover in their approach, one by one making their way to support their Lord Protector.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Status report on AA batteries?+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+One battery down. Another presently being assaulted. Third battery has yet to be assaulted. With the loss of Group 4, we must assume the fourth battery will remain operational during the bombing run.+
	Makh_Chomun	Taking the final several meters like a charging bull, Makh leaps over the defenses of the MG-nest and pulps the remaining mutant.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	With the nest clear, the armsmen fall in as quickly as their feet can carry them.
	Baine_Mort	begins to move up to Chomuns possition
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Up ahead, you can see mutants desperately digging out the entrenched AA battery, while another rushes in to refuel it.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The cannons are slowly being lowered into a resting position.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	A tall slender mutant, almost obviously in command, kicks an underling, rushing him to clear the tracks.
	Makh_Chomun	points at the AA with it's compliment of mutants with his off hand. "Take them! No prisoners!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"For the Captain! For the Emperor!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The armsmen charge in, closing the distance, with a bloodlust in their eyes.
	Baine_Mort	opens fire with his long las at one of the mutant officers.
	Makh_Chomun	is leading the charge of armsmen, having the time of his life.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The mutant leader awkwardly slumps over and falls on one of the digging underlings.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The armsmen follow as close as they can, trying to keep up with the Lord-Protector.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	++Commander Rosenkrantz. The Imperial center is about to collapse. Begin bombing run now, and pray to the Emperor those guns are silenced by the time you're in range.++
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+All Launch!+
	Baine_Mort	opens fire once again, though his shot would of hit, his target doges out of the way.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The AA crewmen desperately try to form a line of defense, seeing the brute charging at them.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	++Understood, Commander. All wings on attack approach.++
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	throws the fury into gear and takes off
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The bombers form up, and tighen their formations for approach.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	++Squadrons ready to follow you in, Commander. Lead the way.+
	Baine_Mort	fires once again and his target doges again out of the way.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The defenders open fire, taking aim at the hulking figure of Chomun.
	Makh_Chomun	doesn't even stop charging as he feels a las-bolt his the helmet of his pressure-carapace.
	Makh_Chomun	"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHH"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Embodying the very tradition of the Rosenkrantz Warlords, Chomun's unstoppable, unforgiving charge has a deadly effect of its own. Two of the mutants drop their weapons and flee from their defensive line, abandoning their comrades to their doom.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The armsmen fire upon the enemy position saturating the air with deadly solid projectiles.
	Makh_Chomun	With another gut-wrenching warcry Makh wrenches one of the mutants nearest to him from it's position and uses his power-fist to rend it into a mass of giblets and blood.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	One of the mutants catches some 20 pelts on his upper torso and head, instantly collapsing.
	Baine_Mort	fires again and the target again dodges out of the way, "Fucking Ass Hole, Im going to Come  up there it stick my Fucking Power Sword down your God Damn throat!" Baine yells as he puts away his long las and pulls out his Power Sword and begins to advance.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	At point-blank range, a mutant dooms himself by firing at Chomun.
	Makh_Chomun	Makh takes a las-bolt to the chest, and actually feels it. Makh stares the man down for a split second before back-handing him with his power-fist. The result is less than pleasing to look at.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	An overwhelming formation of attack craft break off to support the center of the Imperial line. A small detachment break formation for reconnaissance, while the Rosenkrantz Commander leads a wing of his own to the far right flank in support of Chomun and his party.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	At this moment, the heavy engines on the AA battery come to life, and the tracks begin to spin in the mud, trying to find traction.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Large amounts of dirt are shot up into the air in the desperate attempt.
	Makh_Chomun	"Men! Capture that Griffin! We'll use it for it's original purpose! We'll not waste resources of the Emperor if we can help it!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The roar of the engines, and the chaos of the engagement make Chomun's calls utterly inaudible to the armsmen, who begin to back up a few meters from the Hydra.
	Makh_Chomun	Given the immediate nature of what needs to be done, Makh seizes the initiative and attempts to clamber up the Hydra and capture it.
	Baine_Mort	finally makes his way to the AA position and charges over the the Hydra.
	Baine_Mort	climbs up on top of the Hydra with Chomun.
	Makh_Chomun	+Mr. Mort, see if you can't disable the gunner and loader, I'll take the driver.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Fucking finally.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Status report.+
	Baine_Mort	+Will Do Chomun, Gonna stick this down their throat if I have to.+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Three AA positions effectively silenced, Commander. Reporting 5 craft downed.+
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Survivers?+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+Three of the downed craft's crew report to have survived their crash landings.+
	Baine_Mort	takes his power sword and cuts a hole in the Hydra.
	Friedrich_Rosenkrantz	+Status of the remaining AA?+
	Rosenkrantz_GM	+One active AA emplacement. West-most flank, near a large body of water.+
	Baine_Mort	Mort pulls out his sword, bringing out the metal from the hole he cut out with it.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Hydra crew turn their head to see Mort, weilding his sword ontop of them.
	Baine_Mort	jumps down and swings his power sword at them.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The cramped confines of the Hydra make it difficult to swing, and the sword is caught in an empty munitions rack.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	One of the crewmen turns to fire at point blank range, though Mort is able to dodge without much problem.
	Baine_Mort	pulls out his bolt pistol and opens fire on crewmen who shot at him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The crewman in question is blown in half by the explosive bolt rounds that punch through his armor, and detonate in his abdomen.
	Makh_Chomun	winds up and slams his power-fist down into the driver's compartment, killing the driver instantly. He wrenches his fist back up and starts to work on the Hydra's entry hatch.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	His comrade fires at the Master of Ordnance at point-blank range in retaliation.
	Baine_Mort	is hit and stumbles back a bit as he feels the shot.
	Makh_Chomun	Finally getting the hatch up, Makh jumps down into the confines of the Hydra to make sure all it's crew are dead. He immediately notices Mort finish off the last of the crew with a wet bloody splat.
	Baine_Mort	takes his bolt pistol and aims it at the last crewman and shots him for the final blow, killing him in a instant.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	All along the center, the mutant advance is utterly stopped. More than that, the area is saturated with heavy ordnance, annihilating entire formations of infantry and supporting vehicles. A massive mutant retreat sees the Imperial center relieved, and begin to reform.
	Makh_Chomun	"Well done, Mr. Mort." Makh says with a grin.
	Makh_Chomun	With that, Makh clambers up out of the Hydra and mounts the gun-pod, climbing it to the top. With one arm upraised he shouts out a triumphant cry.
	Baine_Mort	"Thank you Chomun, though the basters got a lucky shot on me." Mort says to him, as he puts away his bolt pistol and then grabs and pulls his power sword out of the empty magazine rack.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	One of the crewmen turns to fire at point blank range, though Mort is able to dodge without much problem.
	Baine_Mort	pulls out his bolt pistol and opens fire on crewmen who shot at him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The crewman in question is blown in half by the explosive bolt rounds that punch through his armor, and detonate in his abdomen.
	Makh_Chomun	winds up and slams his power-fist down into the driver's compartment, killing the driver instantly. He wrenches his fist back up and starts to work on the Hydra's entry hatch.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	His comrade fires at the Master of Ordnance at point-blank range in retaliation.
	Baine_Mort	is hit and stumbles back a bit as he feels the shot.
	Makh_Chomun	Finally getting the hatch up, Makh jumps down into the confines of the Hydra to make sure all it's crew are dead. He immediately notices Mort finish off the last of the crew with a wet bloody splat.
	Baine_Mort	takes his bolt pistol and aims it at the last crewman and shots him for the final blow, killing him in a instant.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	All along the center, the mutant advance is utterly stopped. More than that, the area is saturated with heavy ordnance, annihilating entire formations of infantry and supporting vehicles. A massive mutant retreat sees the Imperial center relieved, and begin to reform.
	Makh_Chomun	"Well done, Mr. Mort." Makh says with a grin.
	Makh_Chomun	With that, Makh clambers up out of the Hydra and mounts the gun-pod, climbing it to the top. With one arm upraised he shouts out a triumphant cry.
	Baine_Mort	"Thank you Chomun, though the basters got a lucky shot on me." Mort says to him, as he puts away his bolt pistol and then grabs and pulls his power sword out of the empty magazine rack.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	As the sharp howling of the attack craft soaring in the skies above fades away, the vox operator reports: "My Lords, the mutant attack has been halted. Gun-cutters have been deployed to transport us to the Colonel."
	Baine_Mort	grabs the las pistols from the dead crewman and the ammo they had on them. He then follows Chomun out of the Hydra.
	Makh_Chomun	"Excellent. Keep a squad here to get this Hydra back to their lines. I'm sure they'd welcome the extra support."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Vox Operator then adds: "The casualties of Group 4 have been confirmed, my Lord. Recovery operations will commence shortly on the lost pods."
	Makh_Chomun	He then jumps down from the Hydra into the mud before climbing back up to small-talk with the men and women of his group.
	Makh_Chomun	"Very good. They don't deserve to die like that."
	Baine_Mort	hops down from the Hydra.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	================END SESSION===============