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![]() "Oh, I fully expect a few hurdles will have to be jumped before we see even a penny of that motherload. We'd be fools to come here expecting to waltz on in and have someone just hand us that kind of money without any kind of a catch. It's never free, it's never easy, but it's always there, one way or another." Adrian states, staring at the behemoth towering next to him. "And even if its not, we've got a clean slate here. Can't be any worse here than Seatle, not yet at least. ![]()
![]() So I feel like a total s$*&head for doing this, but I did exactly what I didn't want to do and I threw myself into way too many RPs. I'm slowly but surely burning myself out, so something's gotta go. I must regretfully inform you all that this RP has reached it's end. I'm really sorry guys, I've just got way too much on my plate. ![]()
![]() With his characteristic smile, Harlus greets you as you enter the vehicle, which you note is quite comfortable, with seats of a fine material and complete climate control. Quickly you all file in, followed swiftly by Gunther and Marris, who take seats near the front of the landcar. After briefly clearing his throat, the highborn begins, "We will only be using this vehicle for the trip to the space port. There we'll transfer to one of my personal craft. The flight will be several hours at best, all the way on the other side of the continent you see. That'll give you plenty of time to go through this."[b] He says as he pats a stack of folders sitting next to him, [b]"A complete guest list, as well as a layout of the castle and schedule for proceedings. Unfortunately I've nothing definitive on what security measure are there, but I know what we should probably expect." He hands each of you a folder before returning to his briefing, "As I said the other day, we're arriving a few days beforehand, which should give us plenty of time to get acclimated with the fortress, its inhabitants and their habits, as well as get any preliminary investigation out of our way. Any last minute questions? The Folders:
The guest list is long and rather boring, containing mostly names of people only their to support their chosen side in spirit. Noteworthy people however include the higher ups of each side. In the corner of house Kleitos are Lord Burringer, the man who's supplied the most men and arms, and Lord General Atkins, the man who's been leading the war and the young governor's chief advisor. On the flipside, the Lady is bringing with her only her chief advisor Sevly Bright, an off worlder who's served as her primary liaison to offworld recruitment. More expansive bios can be made available on request. Regarding the layout of the citadel, expansive would be an apt descriptor. It consist of essentially two levels, an underground redoubt that acts as the actual fortress and is more akin a modern bunker than a castle, and the castle itself built on top, a massive stone mansion bristling with towers and gothic scenery. An actual layout will be provided as soon as I come up with a decent way to draw one. If not, then I've gotta bust out my best descriptive writing chops.
So now I'm just being lazy with not posting. I'd like to again apologize, our good assassin has been instructed to slap me with the force of an ICBM if I take that long to post ever again. ![]()
![]() "Well then, take these few days to relax and prepare yourselves for the coming mission. We must all be in our prime, our lives, and more importantly the planet, depend on us and us alone." The next several days pass very slowly to you, as it becomes apparent that this Sozomens Last Stand has a significantly longer day than any of you are used to, lasting approximately 36 hours from one sunrise to the next. You go about your business, whatever that may be, and find that as before any service you request is granted to you, (So long as it does not fall within the realms of heresy of course) Finally, after several days have passed, Gunther and Marris go about collecting you, informing you of your imminent departure. They lead you to the front of the house, and immediatly you are greeted by a luxurious landcar parked on the road at the foot of the gate. Harlus is already aboard, and beckons you to join him with a great smile and a wave of his hand. ![]()
![]() Inquisitor's handbook is an almost must have, and only war/Hammer of the Emperor are to die for if you ask me. As for the properties of those upgrades, quick release reduces reload time by a half action to a minimum of a half action, and sawn off reduces weapon range and weight by one quarter and adds +2 damage when at close or shorter range. ![]()
![]() Can we use upgrades from other books? If so, I'd like to get my shotgun sawn off, and quick release applied to it. Also bolas, bolas are awesome and I want some, and finally if it's not too much to ask, a couple blind grenades. Also, I'm in eastern, but on any given night there's a 50% chance I'm working till some f#%~ off hour, which means Phil'll be fast asleep by the time I get home. ![]()
![]() "Yes yes, I do believe I have things that will meet your tastes quite well!" From the case, Harlus removes several items, including a swordstick; several necklaces with large, gaudy lockets hanging from them;
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![]() At the arrival of the arbites, Logan rolls his eyes and throws his shotgun to the ground before him, [b]"Now you've f%$*in' done it, just listen to the Arbites boys and girls. We don't ne-"[b] Logan cuts himself upon the sudden loss of weightfullness. Can I roll agility to grab something nearby to prevent the fall? ![]()
![]() Sorry guys, been a weird week. I've gotta speed up my posting speed. "I would not worry Cerelia, not a person on this planet wields the power to have psykers at their disposal... B-besides astropaths of course. And your brand should be easily concealed, my servants will make sure of that. "Unfortunately again Havelock, we would only require a tithes of guardsman should our crop yield be found wanting. And as I said, this year we will be more than prepared. Tithes to the black ships however... that certainly is an idea there, perhaps a side is keeping discovered psykers for their own use?" "And you are quite the eager one Mistress Cho... My Lady. Gunther!" Harlus calls. It takes but a scant moment for the servant to appear at the large double doors at the other side of the room. "Would you be so kind as to retrieve some... essential supplies our guests will be needing for our mission later this week." With a short bow Gunther disappears from whence he came, only to return several minutes later carrying a large wooden case. He places it in front of Harlus, who gleefully opens it, revealing an array of small weapons and devices. "No man of politics goes without tools such as these. I have here pocket pistols, derringers, disguised knives, and a plethora of hidden firearms. Do you have any particular tastes? Or shall I give you the laundry list?" ![]()
![]() "Unfortunately our tithes don't work that Ser Iacton. Every year, two months after harvest we pay our debt to the Imperium in untold tonnes of grains and other such cultivated goods. There is exactly one buyer for our produce, and they pay by leaving us to our own devices, so long as we remain faithful to His Holiness on the Golden Throne. I like your thinking however." "That is correct however, we would have to gain access to one of the party's records, or at least convince everyone else we have. I lack the layout of the citadel, so that will be one of our first objectives upon arrival. Now, does anyone have any questions?" ![]()
![]() "Well certainly heretical materials are out the question. To even find them would be problematic, let alone handling them and still coming out with clean hands... No, we must somehow 'prove' that one of them has wilful intentions to harm or hinder the Imperium. Communiques claiming upon their victory they intend to seceded from the the control of Terra would be an extreme example."
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