Arkhos is awe struck for a few moments, he knew what they came here to retrieve but never suspected it would be like this. Then it showers upon to find how are they to retrieve it and if they are able to wake it up.
"We must find a way to take it back either dormant or activate it somehow."
As Arkhos begins to work on the console in the hopes of finding a way that they can transport the container or reanimate it back into service long enough to transport it back.
A short investigation shows that the Dreadnought currently has no sarcophagus. Without a pilot it will be unable to move on it's own. However you also recall that the Watch Captain said something about having prepared for this.
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Ulrich is speechless for a few moments when faced by the majesty of the Contemptor and the honors it's ancient battles have won. When he gathers himself, he turns to Arkhos, "Brother-Commander Arkhos, perhaps we should report to the Watch-Captain that we have secured the Contemptor. Perhaps he can facilitate our rendezvous with the Ancient who will be given the honor of this mighty war machine; remember that he instructed that the chassis in which the Ancient is currently housed will be left here"
Arkhos attempts to communicate with the Watch-Captain in a secure line "We have acquire what was requested Captain"
Brother Librarian Thaddeus reporting as ordered.
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Brother Librarian Thaddeus, is a Librarian from the Blood Ravens a chapter who is very know for its powerful Librarians and their thirst for knowledge and technology. Blood Ravens
Thaddeus was not a psyker until he passed the trials of the Blood Ravens, by facing his own fears via Psy induced dreams, after he received the Blood Raven gene seed he started rapidly developing his powers.
When Thaddeus was chosen to server in Deathwatch he knew it was the god emperors wish for him to use the Deathwatch as a tool to find more Knowledge and hidden technology hidden throughout the galaxy.
Let me know if you have any questions!
+++Excellent work Brother Arkhos. I have also just received word that the Tech-Marine and his team are almost to the facility. From here you will need to see if you can either bring the Contemptor to the surface or look for a means for them to bring Brother Faust inside.+++
Watch-Captain
While Arkhos speaks with the Watch Captain, Ulrich does a quick patrol around the large container, then stands guard near the front of it, watching for any possible threats. Though I do not expect to find any; that skitarii was rather formidable.
You find a small bed roll and a shrine to the Omnissiah that have been set up a few meters away from the container. It looks as if the Skitarii had been here a while.
Ulrich pauses to take a closer look at the sparse belongings of the Skitarii, then heads back over to the fallen creature for a closer look and to make sure it is still out of comission.
As far as you can tell he is dead.
Upon closer inspection you find that the Skitarii's arm mounted Storm Bolter has been loaded with Kraken bolts which likely explains the potency of the otherwise mortal-sized weapon. You know from your own expertise that such rounds are typically only given out in anticipation of heavily armored opponents.
Brother Vartas
Though unaware of the rounds loaded in the storm bolter, Ulrich is intrigued by the powerful weapon and tries to find a way to remove it, "Brother Arkhos, this creature has a storm bolter which may be removable. Shall we claim it for the Watch, or leave it here for this thing's masters."
Claim it as a trophy, he is a Skitarii an elite soldier of the Mechanicus. Besides it will not hurt to have extra ammo and weapon on the side brother." as Arkhos pauses for a moment and seems to be speaking with someone else through his comms I will depart towards the elevator brother, so I can bring help to accomplish this objective."
I will ensure that none disturbs this mighty relic."
After a brief inspection of the weapon and its mounting, Ulrich speaks to Arkhos again, "I know not the method of removing this from the Skitarii's arm, and I do not want to risk damaging the weapon by simply taking the arm with it. Will you look into it if there is time?"
reaching the bottom of the freight elivator Invictus open a vox channel to the battle brothers he knows to be down here +++Brothers this is Techmarine Invictus, Brother Faust and I have arived via the freight elivator and detect you are close by, is the route clear to you or should we expect hostiles?+++
"Your route should be as clear as it can get, worst case you might find yourself with some servitors, but nothing more brother. I await you at the entrance to the elevator." as Arkhos waits impatiently to escort them.
the freight elevator creaks and wines a bit more than Invictus believes it should, the elevator likely doesn't see the weight of an ironclad dreadnought on a regular basis and needs some upkeep. His training with the mechanicum nags at him to look into the devices repair and ensure that it will work properly in the long run but he knows now is not the time, there is work to be done and he knows while Brother Vartas can handle the kill team above the more help that can be provided to wipe the rebel scum off this rock the better.
the elevator reaches the floor of their destination and comes to a halt with what sounds like a little difficulty and the doors open. chainsword at the ready Invictus watches them slide up and out of the way and as he sees the armor of his brother marine he smiles and lowers his weapon. "greetings brother, its good to see the emperors holdings here are secure you and our other brother with you seem to have done fine work" Invictus extends a hand in greeting for a quick handshake as showing a brother that you respect and value them is paramount to trusting each other on the battlefields ahead, so says the codex.
Arkhos answers the greeting hand of Invictus but not much else "Let us make haste, for I do not know how long we can go unnoticed anymore." as Arkhos strides back to the objective "I can assist you if needed, for my skills pale in comparison to yours in the matters of your expertise"
Now that you have a change to get a look at the machine shop you do in fact see that it has all of the necessary tools for you to perform the transfer. However, since you have no servitors or serfs to assist you it will take some time to observe the proper rites and procedures.
In the distance your hyper-sensitive hearing picks up the sound of the elevators machinery once again coming to life.
Invictus immediately begins preparing the tools for the task at hand speaking to his brothers as he does so "If either of you have skills in the technical fields i could use all the assistance you can provide, normally this task is attended by several servitors to happen in a short time, i clearly lack these resources so if you can follow my guidance step up and lets complete our task lest we be interupted"
Already racing his mind to the task at hand Invictus is oblivious to the outside world for the most part
Invictus easily calls to mind the rites and procedures need to move the sarcophagus to the new chassis, his hands moving through the motions at great speed and accuracy
Invictus taking notice of the backround sound does not interrupt his work but speaks to the 3 brothers near him "Faust while we do this work you will be out of commission temporarily my apologies brother but i will work quickly, I hear the elevator has once again activated and to my knowledge we are not expecting anyone else, Arkhos i leave the choice to you weather to help me here or investigate with your companion what may be coming down the elevator, Faust and i will be quite exposed should we be interrupted if it can be seen to that that does not happen all the better"
When Faust and Invictus arrive with Arkhos, Ulrich salutes them with respect, then resumes his watchful posture having no skill to contribute to the transfer of Faust's sarcophagus. At the sound of the elevator machinery, Ulrichs bolter rises to a more ready position.
Invictus taking notice of the backround sound does not interrupt his work but speaks to the 3 brothers near him "Faust while we do this work you will be out of commission temporarily my apologies brother but i will work quickly, I hear the elevator has once again activated and to my knowledge we are not expecting anyone else, Arkhos i leave the choice to you weather to help me here or investigate with your companion what may be coming down the elevator, Faust and i will be quite exposed should we be interrupted if it can be seen to that that does not happen all the better"
Ulrich begins to move to the elevator, "I will investigate. If any try to interrupt the rites, they will find the will of the Emperor opposing them. Be swift Brothers, the Emperor protects." As he moves swiftly away, he takes a frag grenade into his other hand.
When he arrives near the elevator, he positions himself where he would have a good view of the area around the doors, and some cover for himself and begins to evaluate how an enemy might attack from the elevator.
"I will accompany you brother, we do not know what is coming down to meet with the emperor's finest" as Arkhos smiles for the thrill of battle and bringing death to those that defy the Emperor's will.
"Make good use of the time, we will hold them off" as Arkhos keeps walking and speaks through the comms to Brother Invictus "Keep me updated"
As brother Arkhos wields his power axe and a Frag grenade in his other hand.
As you approach the elevator your sharp hearing can clearly pick up voices having a conversation beyond the doors:
"Why's we going down dere?"
"Cause Jones told us to."
"Why?"
"Probably because Ray and his boys have been gone for like an hour."
"Why?"
"Dunno, that's why we're going down there I guess."
"...I still don't get it."
I- look, just shut up alright. We're almost there."
Assuming that the voices are talking about the dead rebels that were found down here, Ulrich readies his grenade to throw.
Knowing his brothers can hold off a few rebles Invicutes does not let worry enter his mind. But Invictus is well aware that even the best laid plans can go astray so he keeps his weapons close at hand.
With a final *thrum* the elevator comes to rest. The doors grind open and while you where hoping to see the shocked faces of your enemies you instead only find the menacing barrel of a lasgun.
Most noticeable is the huge man wearing heavy looking armor and carrying a massive shield and axe. Flanking him are two normal humans, both with lasguns at the ready.
Though it looks as if they weren't expecting you they are not caught completely unprepared.
Arkhos moves to cover to the other side and letting a volley of Kraken rounds fly towards the lasgun traitor. "We must kills the lasgun wielder, the shield carrying one we can deal with it with Kraken rounds or a couple of grenades to save time"
Initiative
Standard Attack
Round 1
The rebels all shout in shock as Brother Arkhos immediately opens fire once the doors open. His target tries to dive out of the way while the other two go to return the favor.
Shield Rebel (10): The massive figure brings the hulking slab of metal he calls a shield to bare and starts moving out of the elevator towards the two marines, keeping his head down as he does so.
Brother Arkhos (8): Mercilessly opens fire on one of the rebels as soon as he is able. Some of the shots are deflected by the shield as it blocks a portion of the doorway with its size.
Lasgun Rebels (6): The first rebel that Brother Arkhos tried to kill hits the deck just in time as deadly bolts scream just over his head. He crawls forward a bit and then gets back to one knee where he and the other man start to return the space marines fire. "Dammit Kruhl!" one of the men is shouting, both of their shots had gone wide. "I can't aim properly with that damned shield in the way!"
As the passengers of the elevator come into view, and Ulrich can identify that they are, indeed, rebels, he thumbs the activation stud on the frag grenade he is holding and lobs it into the group.
Arkhos switches to Kraken rounds and shoots a full burst of fire hoping to drop the man with the shield.
Round 2
Brother Hammerns grenade bounces off of the rebel shield and rolls off to the right, the explosion tearing a massive hole in the wall but proving otherwise ineffective.
Shield Rebel (10): The man tries to heave his huge mass out of the way but to no avail. He is forced to cower behind his shield which ends up being the only thing that saves his life. The bolter rounds peel off of the angled metal leaving gruesome tears in their wake but otherwise missing their mark. In retaliation the rebel belows and charges at Brother Arkhos delivering a solid blow to the marine with his axe for damage.
Brother Arkhos (8): Fired a blast of bolter rounds at the hulking rebel but is denied the kill thanks to the mans shield.
Lasgun Rebels (6): With their friend currently dealing with Brother Arkhos, the other two rebels fire their lasguns at Brother Hammern but only two shots hit, dealing damage.
Brother Hammern (?):
Ulrich relies on Akhos to keep there rebel scum busy, and levels his bolter at the lasgun wielders, loosing a full auto burst of the Emperor's righteous fury upon them.
Deep violet eyes glanced between small bottles of variously colored fluids, noting the amount in each and the small numerals written at the base of each, denoting dates made, potencies, and basic names written in a swirling script. Selecting one of the bottles containing an antiseptic and preservative, the Astartes pulled off the cap, swabbed a port attached to the narthecium on his forearm, and screwed the bottle into place before covering it with an armored cover. The armor that covered the man had been repainted in the colors of the Deathwatch, the beetle-blue-black replaced with black, silver, and white. In truth he was not really comfortable yet with the coloration, but traditions were to be respected, and a group's solidarity was a weapon in its own right, no need to make it dull...
Turning around and leaving the Apothecarion Brother Ikwa Sumantra, former member of the Void Wyrms Chapter now Brother of the Deathwatch, made his way down the Tower's halls, looking for the Watch Captain to report in...