Re: Malediction

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-22, 02:05

The battalion of mercenaries makes it to the engine complex, all the while the council-men keep vigilant watch for potential threats and how they might be dealt with. The same series of war-torn walls and gates follows the group all the way into the engine complex. There Camlann's preysense goggles allow him to spot a strange meter and a half long heat signature sticking out of a pipe running between two machines at the entrance to the one of the engine cores.

by **Corenat Rovarnus** 2014-02-22, 03:13

"I'm seeing hot stuff over there. Let's shed some light on it, figuratively and literally." Camlann points at the entrance.

by Dekaru 2014-02-22, 10:30

Darrius draws his hellgun and shines his flashlight in the direction Camlann points. Before shining the light he lets everyone draw their weapons in the event they weren't drawn

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-22, 12:29

Whatever it is, it is reflective. Vendigroth and the others see a handle attached to a reddish blade flecked with a dark material, most likely blood.

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-22, 12:32

Jarrion walks up to the handle and examines it more closely. He puts his hand near it, feeling the air to make sure it is not too hot to touch.

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-22, 12:40

The handle is hot but not burning. Xanatov pulls the enormous weapon from the piping and holds it out for closer examination. The half of the blade that was buried in the pipe is covered in dry blood but along the bottom half he can clearly see the red metal and the two terrifyingly sharp edges that constitute the weapon.

by **Xenoe** 2014-02-22, 12:44

[Xenos Lore, Int 50]

by testuser 2014-02-22, 12:44

The member 'Xenoe' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 18

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-22, 12:46

The weapon does not belong to any of the many Xenos species Lankath knows of.

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-22, 12:46

"What do you think this is Lankath? It certainly looks deadly. Very convenient that we found it here; I was looking for a weapon to replace the sword I lost on the space hulk."

by **Xenoe** 2014-02-22, 12:55

"Hmm, this weapon doesn't seem to be of Xenos origin, as far as I know. My only guess is that it is of some otherworldly design. Perhaps someone else would like to attempt to identify its function? Although it does seem to be a keen weapon, I would advise caution when using it."
[Archeotech Lore, Int 50]

by testuser 2014-02-22, 12:55

The member 'Xenoe' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 98

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-22, 13:25

"I will take extra care when wielding this massive sharp piece of metal. Let us proceed. Lankath, how long do you believe it will take to fix these engines and provide power to the rest of the ship."

by Dekaru 2014-02-22, 13:54

Mayhaps I know (Int 45 forbidden lore archeotech trained -5 for background)

by testuser 2014-02-22, 13:54

The member 'Dekaru' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 52

by Dekaru 2014-02-22, 13:56

"Does it not strike anyone else as odd that the weapon is still hot and running on the energy stored within it all this time. This may have been left here relatively recently and the heat from the weapon would dry the blood very quickly."

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-22, 14:05

"Indeed it is strange. This may be a sign of people still alive on this ship somehow. We should stay alert."

by **Xenoe** 2014-02-22, 14:30

"The fixing time, I cannot say. That relies on the cooperation of the machine spirit and the blessings of the Omnissiah. If you can set up a defensive perimeter, I can start the rituals right away."
[Tech Use, Int 50, +10 combitool]

by testuser 2014-02-22, 14:30

The member 'Xenoe' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 90

by **Xenoe** 2014-02-22, 14:31

fate
[Tech Use, Int 50, +10 combitool]

by testuser 2014-02-22, 14:31

The member 'Xenoe' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 83

by **Xenoe** 2014-02-22, 14:32

"The machine spirits do not seem very responsive, I will require much more time."

by **Corenat Rovarnus** 2014-02-22, 14:55

"You'll want to keep the sword hidden," Camlann warns Jarrion, "It's former owner might come back for it, and we could either pretend we don't have it or use it as a bargaining chip."
He sets guards on all entrances to the chamber.

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-22, 17:53

Jarrion shrugs and continues holding the sword. He has no way to really hide such a massive piece of metal. He asks Darrius, "I remember seeing you reading about machine spirits. Can you try anything with these engines to get power to the ship?"

by Dekaru 2014-02-22, 17:55

Lets see if my xp was well spent (tech use trained int 45)

by testuser 2014-02-22, 17:55

The member 'Dekaru' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 32

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-22, 18:05

Darrius extrapolates based on the status of the machinery in this engine core room that returning the ship to basic functionality would take as little as one week. He also remarks that if the repair supplies for this vessel are mostly intact there would be no need to use materials from the Solstice.

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-22, 18:13

"Very well. Let's tell the mercenaries currently searching the ship to look for repair supplies and other things that could speed up the repair process. Meanwhile, we should fortify the route from here to the airlock, and continue sweeping the ship for danger. We want to make sure this ship is as safe as possible before we take it out. We should also prioritize repair for the oxygen and illumination system."

by Dekaru 2014-02-22, 19:28

"I agree. Setting up a barricade here as a defensive position would be a good idea. Ill vox to the men searching and see if any are in range if us"

Darrius voxes over the mic

"This is Lord Vendigroth does anybody read this"

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-23, 12:37

The shuttle guard, the 100 man regiment and 5 of the search squads respond saying nothing significant has been found. The 6th search group radios back "Sir, we um'cross some dead'uns in turret state-uns."

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-23, 13:05

"Report your exact position, and more details on the site. What killed them? How many are there? How long have they been dead?"

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-23, 23:04

"Faside of the voidboat sir, meeb terd the storn sir."

by Dekaru 2014-02-23, 23:10

Darrius thinks to himself "We really need to start a service requirement of being able to speak a comprehensible dialect"

"Shall the four of us make our way to them while the men set up a barricade here or shall we all go and return later?"

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-24, 11:56

"Perhaps we should head out now, but take a complement of men, say ten, with us. We should make sure that the men do not wander anywhere on their own. We should also get our engineers here as soon as possible to begin fixing the engines."

by Dekaru 2014-02-24, 15:41

"Right, lets go then"

by **Corenat Rovarnus** 2014-02-24, 15:55

Camlann spreads his hands in an exasperated gesture. "Please, they are grown men, not children, they can take care of themselves. 'Sides, if this ship's going to be ours we should get used to it. Optimally once we get everything working again it'd feel comfortable and at home here."
He arranges an escort and defensive positions for the engine room.
"Got our bases covered now, so lead the way Cap'n."

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-24, 18:36

"We aren't going to babysit the mercenaries Lord Camlann. We are going to see more of the ship and examine the bodies with our own eyes."

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-25, 09:45

The four make way to reported dead bodies. They find the 30 men posted up in a defensive formation around a few of the turret operation stations. The officer among them sees the lights the council members carries with them and calls out "Who be-ith there?"

by Dekaru 2014-02-25, 10:04

"The Lord Captain and company be-ith there soldier. Where are the body's?"

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-25, 10:48

"Ah! Hail there my respected sirs! Come this way." The officer leads you through the turret stations one by one. In each cockpit you see the pilots have been either shot or stabbed through the back. Camlann makes a point to check the deceased's damaged uniforms for any markings that could identify a group they belong to and he concludes that whoever these people were they do not stem from the inquisition, arbites, explorators or ecclesiarchy.

by Dekaru 2014-02-25, 10:59

Darrius examines one of the body's looking for signs of anything strange about them not typical of lasgun shots or knife stabs

"Very strange that whatever did this to them did it from the inside of the ship. It makes me wonder if there was a mutiny of sorts?"

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-25, 12:25

"We have noted signs of combat in other places on this ship. The damage to the walls does not appear to be caused by xenos or mythic beasts. Indeed, a mutiny seems quite plausible." Jarrion compares the glowing orange blade to the wounds in the men to see if they match his sword.

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-25, 12:27

The wounds do not match the type of carnage the blade would produce if run through someone's back.

by Dekaru 2014-02-25, 19:11

"Well it is the best explanation that we have right now. If there's one scene like this I'd hate to see how many more we'll be cleaning up to get this ship running. We should send word to the Solstice to send Mekarn and the rest of the technical team over so we can get started on the engines. Lankath and I can get started while we wait for them to arrive and maybe diagnose what the issue is with them"

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-25, 21:12

A request for Mekarn and his aids to board the vessel and begin repairs is sent and a few minutes the later the tech-priest makes his way for a shuttle on the Solstice.

by Dekaru 2014-02-26, 15:32

I guess we go back to the engine room and try to diagnose the issue

Tech use trained intelligence 45

by testuser 2014-02-26, 15:32

The member 'Dekaru' has done the following action : Dice Roll\'d

'd100' : 67

by Jarrion Xanatov 2014-02-26, 17:05

"Take as long as you need. We have supplies for months. If we need to get more provisions we can always visit a nearby world."

by **InteroVegas** 2014-02-26, 18:29

More bodies are found by the search parties. Most butchered like those from the turret stations. A final tally of the corpses counts four hundred and ninety two. Meanwhile the crew of the Solstice has half finished the repairs to the unnamed vessel. (A week and a half has passed.) What kind of actions have the councilmen been taking during this time?

by Dekaru 2014-02-26, 18:40

Assisting in the repairs when not making sure supply needs are met for those on board

by Sponsored content