Evervigilant 54

<Vigilant_GM> IT IS THE 41ST MILLENNIUM...
<Vigilant_GM> Master Helmut prepares a datapad ahead of the drafting of the terms of agreement, awaiting the return of Dorian Guljian and the Guljian Factotum.
<Vigilant_GM> A brief moment later, however, Dorian returns to the chamber. Dorian is alone.
* Baird looks from Dorian to Roland, anxious that they have been found out. "Couldn't find your Factotum Lord Dorian? If there is some issue mine will be along shortly and can draw up the contract if needed."
<Vigilant_GM> Master Helmut glances over his datapad, an expression of confusion forming on his face. He, however, gives no voice to his lingering concerns.
* Dorian makes a speedy pace as he stands before Lord Guljian
<Dorian> “Father, we need to call this meeting short. There has been a incident upstairs"
<Vigilant_GM> The guards at either flank of Lord Guljian share a glance.
<Vigilant_GM> ++This affair was your idea, Dorian. Whatever concern above can wait. Where is the Factotum?++
<Baird> "What's going on Lord Roland?"
<Vigilant_GM> ++Nothing my security cannot handle.++
<Dorian> "The Factotum was found dead slaughtered in cold blood."
<Baird> "....."
<Vigilant_GM> ++YOU FOOLS! YOU STAND HERE, KNOWING THERE HAS BEEN A BREACH?!++   This time, Lord Guljian's voice sounds from seemingly every floor, hallway, and corner of the station.
* Reclaimator_Almarax begins scanning the enterances to the hall with his mechadendrite.
<Vigilant_GM> ++Lock down the launch bays, and detain our guests++
<Dorian> "You heard our lord!"
<Vigilant_GM> Guards in the Guljian colors begin to close in on the center of the chamber. The abhuman behind Guljian takes a step forward, closer to its master.
* Dorian moves up closer to Guljian
<Baird> "I don't think detaining us necessary Lord Guljian. We will gladly remain here under the supervision of you and your men but detaining us is a bit much."
<Vigilant_GM> ++You will comply with our security protocols until this matter is resolved, Reclaimator.++
* Reclaimator_Almarax begins scanning the enterances to the hall with his mechadendrite.
<Vigilant_GM> ++Lock down the launch bays, and detain our guests++
<Dorian> "You heard our lord!"
<Vigilant_GM> Guards in the Guljian colors begin to close in on the center of the chamber. The abhuman behind Guljian takes a step forward, closer to its master.
* Dorian moves up closer to Guljian
<Baird> "I don't think detaining us necessary Lord Guljian. We will gladly remain here under the supervision of you and your men but detaining us is a bit much."
<Vigilant_GM> ++You will comply with our security protocols until this matter is resolved, Reclaimator.++
<Baird> "May I at least contact my shuttle and make sure my men don't do anything rash in response to you locking down the launch bays. As I'd like to avoid any misunderstandings."
<Vigilant_GM> "Your wrist, sir. I have to restrain you," one of the guards says, closing on Baird from behind.
<Vigilant_GM> ++Contact them if you must. Assure their compliance.++
<Baird> "I will do so."
<Vigilant_GM> ++Dorian. Don't just stand there, ready our evacuation protocols.++
<Baird> Baird queues his microbead. +There has been some issue with security so they are locking down the station. Just sit tight and don't do anything unless you hear from me.+
<Nitrous> +Roger.+
<Baird> Once finished Baird cooperates and places his hands behind his back.
<Baird> Mordecai.
<Dorian> "I have already made preparation before running here, come it is not safe here."
<Vigilant_GM> A troop of guards and servitors surround the shuttle.
<Vigilant_GM> Our escape is compromised, Interrogator.
<Baird> Prepare everyone on the shuttle for combat. We may have to fight our way out despite what I said over comms.
<Velam> Back at the shuttle Velam gives everyone the thumbs up. "What fun." He says ironically, his voice muffled by the respirator mask.
<Baird> Just be ready.
<Vigilant_GM> "No time for that, scribe. Be prepared to fight our way out of this," Mordecai responds.
<Vigilant_GM> ++Very well. Run ahead. I have matters to oversee before I join you by the shuttle.++
* Karpath sits by the cockpit, "Well this is great."
* Nitrous preps for combat
* Reclaimator_Almarax attempts to make his best confused bumbling techpriest impression.
<Vigilant_GM> The rest of the guards close on the remaining Throne Agents, manacles in hand.
<Reclaimator_Almarax> "Ah... of course, allow me a momment to stow the relic..."
* Reclaimator_Almarax returns to the coffer and begins making slow deliberate actions to wrap the hammer in the cloth.
* Dorian while everyone is distracted, he moves in and attacks Lord Guljian himself with two swings from two blades, on striking him the other flashes the refactor field
<Dorian> "Your time is done Father, perhaps it is time for a progressive change and not have us stuck in a endless loop of misforture, I intend to change that, and that time is now."
* Reclaimator_Almarax blinks in confusion.
* Dorian goes into to attack the Lord only to be intercepted by the big Ogryn striking him hard as he follows up with a strange weapon that effect a bunch of them
<Vigilant_GM> One of Lord Guljian's personal bodybuards retaliates with a point-blank blast from a plasma weapon firing in a distinct violet hue.
<Vigilant_GM> The Household Guard react by closing in against the crazed Guljian scion, one charging in with a power blade in hand.
<Vigilant_GM> Another violet-hueded ball of superheated plasma fires off from a shoulder-height weapon on Lord Guljian's chair, dodged with an unnatural ability by his rogue son.
<Vigilant_GM> ++SUBDUE HIM! NOW!++
<Vigilant_GM> Another of the house guard closes in, his blade parried out of the way by Dorian.
<Vigilant_GM> A moment later, the abhuman charges forth, a crackling first flying towards the traitor offspring of its master.
<Vigilant_GM> fist*
<Vigilant_GM> Even this is parried, with impossible skill, the Ogryn receiving yet another powerful strike against it.
<Vigilant_GM> Two of the remaining household Guard begin to move the shackled Throne Agents away from the fighting.
* Reclaimator_Almarax drags the coffer along using a mechadendrite.
* Baird turns towards the household guards escorting him. "Is there anyway we could speed this up, or you could unshackle my hands? I'd like to not be killed by a noble gone insane while unable to defend myself."
<Vigilant_GM> "No chance. Cooperate with procedure, and your safety is guaranteed," he says sternly.
<Baird> "Then let's move this along, I'd like to be clear of this mess."
<Vigilant_GM> In short order, Master Helmut orders two of the guards to escort him hastily out of the chamber.
* Dorian goes for the Lord once more, only to be intercepted once more but this time felling the Ogryn as he suddenly leaps above him as he fires a weird spray weapon
<Vigilant_GM> Not expecting the unnatural skill with which Dorian is able to leap into a different position, the guards fire ineffectually at the moving target, with little success. It is becoming increasingly clear that Lord Dorian may not be who he appears to be...
<Vigilant_GM> Such is the confusion at this stage, that the household guard appear utterly incapable of landing a shot against Guljian's attacker.
<Baird> Mordecai, have everyone keep watch for a noble that may be fleeing towards the launch bay. It is the same one that greeted us as we arrived.
<Vigilant_GM>  OFFICIO ASSASSINORUM MISSION COMPLETE
* Dorian taking advantage of the misfire he goes for the attack and strikes the lord then follows up with the strange pistol as his head explodes as he leaps back abit
<Vigilant_GM> The hyper-energized chunks of metal, flesh, and brain matter spray outward, a high-pitched mechanical screech filling the vox-projectors along the chamber.
<Vigilant_GM> At this stage, all pandemonium breaks loose. Some members of the Household Guard instinctively move in to protect Dorian, engaging those intent on killing the murderer. Others still, under the command of Master Helmut, pin the Throne Agents against a wall.
<Baird> "What is the meaning of this Helmut?! Release us! We want no more dealings with this house, the trade agreement is off!"
<Vigilant_GM> "Do you not see what is happening here? Until matters are determined, you will be held in custody!" he hisses, insisting on keeping a guard between him and Baird.
<Baird> "The matters are that the prodigal son has killed his father and seized control! How does this involve us?!"
<Vigilant_GM> "I intend to find out!"
<Dorian> "This is matter is over, my Father lays dead by my hand, by right of succession I am now the head of this House, lay down your arms or be considered a traitor."
<Vigilant_GM> Those already supporting the violent succession remain doing so. Their opponents, however, remain unconvinced. The violence continues as the usurper's men fight those loyal to a hunk of splattered metal and gore.
<Vigilant_GM> "Madness!" Helmut cries out, storming out to the launch bays, escorting guards with him.
* Dorian pursues Helmut
<Vigilant_GM> The noble has ordered a shuttle prepared, Interrogator.
<Baird> Mordecai the noble target is on his way to the launch bays be prepared to intercept if we are unsuccessful in doing so. Baird forms as clear a picture of Helmut as he is able and feeds the image to the astropath.
<Baird> "Free me."
<Baird> "Helmut can't escape."
* Reclaimator_Almarax calmly snaps his own manacles using his manipulator claw before doing the same to Bairds.
<Vigilant_GM> Bay crews disable maglocks on an interceptor shuttle some 25 meters away from the Throne Cell's Aquila.
* Reclaimator_Almarax as he is breaking the manacles on Baird he leans in and whispers "High certainty of Dorian being the assassin."
<Vigilant_GM> Helmut boards as the engines begin to fire up.
* Baird calls across to "Lord Dorian". "Tell the men in the shuttle bay to arrest Lord Helmut. We will assist in this!"
* Reclaimator_Almarax retreives his Thunder Hammer before chasing at a sprint.
* Baird rushes towards the shuttle bay.
* Karpath looks out of the cockpit window, "That's not good. They disabled the maglocks on the other shuttle."
<Baird> Mordecai that shuttle doesn't leave with Helmut on it!
<Baird> At least not alive. Assault his mind if you must but if he flees this entire operation is ruined!
<Dorian> +++This is Lord Dorian Guljian, Lord Helmut is the traitor that has slew my Father, Do Not Let him escape!+++
<Reclaimator_Almarax> ++I'm going to attempt to keep the shuttle bay doors shut.++
* Reclaimator_Almarax using his knowledge of stations heads to the flight deck.
<Vigilant_GM> An unnatural hoarfrost begins to build up along the walls of the launch bay, the lights flickering, until holding at a dim level.
<Vigilant_GM> Suddenly, a blast from the interior of the shuttle rattles the bay. The interceptor's viewports are blasted out, hull deforming and bulging from within with a sharp violence.
<Vigilant_GM> It is done.
<Nitrous> "Damn...."
* Karpath watches the explosion, "What just happend?"
<Velam> "Emperor preserve us." He says.
<Baird> Well done Mordecai. You prove yourself once more.
<Dorian> +++Men And Women Of House Guljian, the traitor has been slain, stand down.+++
<Thesse> "What has happened and why?"
<Nitrous> "Mission successful."
<Vigilant_GM> An uneasy silence fills the orbital. The sharp rattling of settling broken glass the only sound on the bay. A new reality sets in. The reign of Lord Dorian Guljian has begun.
<Karpath> "I am not sure, the shuttle over there just exploded."
<Baird> +Al head to the shuttle. We are leaving while we have a chance.+
* Reclaimator_Almarax returns to the flight deck having heard of Helmut's death.
* Reclaimator_Almarax awkwardly boards the shuttle trying to avoid any of the commotion.
* Karpath gets into the pilot seat as he waits for Baird and Alrax to board.
* Baird strides down to the Aquila and waits for Almarax before reaching Gant on comms. +Lower the ramp it's myself and the tech-priest.+
<Dorian> +++Permit The Reclaimator leave, our business is concluded for now..+++
* Thesse takes someone else's seat because there's a heavy crate strapped onto her usual seat.
* Karpath flips the switch from the pilot seat to lower the ramp.
* Nitrous takes a seat
* Dorian is now known as Tony
<Baird> Baird heads up the ramp and straps himself into his seat. +Take us out.+
* Reclaimator_Almarax notices his seat is taken and makes a mental note to reprioritise weaponry maintanence before anchoring himself using his claw.
<Tony> "Can someone explain what in the frak just happened?"
* Karpath flips the switch to raise the ramp and preps for take off.
<Reclaimator_Almarax> "How long do you have?"
<Velam> "Seems like certain things have gone into motion."
<Karpath> "Ready for take off."
<Baird> "Everyone will be briefed." Baird sighs heavily and takes out a pack of lho-sticks, tapping the pack firmly onto the palm of his hand, drawing one out and lighting it. Baird takes a deep inhale before sighing once more.
<Vigilant_GM> ++Shuttle-designate... Eh, stand-by for bulkhead opening, and you're cleared for take-off.++
<Karpath> ++Understood.++
* Karpath begins liftoff and pilots the ship out of the hanger.
<Vigilant_GM> A field of clear-blue energy manifests ahead, as the bulkheads open to the void.
<Karpath> Once in the void of space, Karpath pilots the ship back to the planet.