40K/Inquisitor RPG. The Line of Damnation.

GeneralTacticus · Post by **GeneralTacticus** » 2004-12-17 06:42am

"A cult sighting? Where?"

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 06:43am

"Our cargo consists of screened relics from a pre-Imperial civilization, as certified by our tech-priest and chaplain," Uschi said patiently. "All perfectly legitimate under the charter."

Of course, the contents of the armory stretched the bounds of the charter rather thoroughly, as did the agonizer whip that she knew Synnove had concealed on her person. She also noted how Synnove had positioned herself relative not to the inquisitors, but to the tough-looking escort of Gix's. From there, she could likely strike both of them with one shot.

Of course, Adivan's entrance had changed the equation a bit, and to be honest if it came to a shootout in here they were both dead. The inquisitors wouldn't clear the deck before dying themselves, but that was small consolation.

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 06:47am

Synnove did not look at Pater, keeping her eyes firmly on the wall. "Sir! They were equipped with standard Imperial gear and weapons- shock mauls and suspensor fields for the for the guards, with stubbers for backup. Melek had a refractor field and no obvious weapons. Training... piss-poor, sir. They relied too much on their technology and had no proper tactical coordination. Hiver punks with tech, sir."

Pcm979 · Post by **Pcm979** » 2004-12-17 06:50am

"Locally-produced equipment?"

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 06:52am

"Sir, it is my opinion that the shock mauls and stubbers were locally produced. I cannot say for the field-generators, sir."

Synnove barked her answers out with parade ground precision. Uschi had never seen her in this particular mode of behavior, and despite herself it was fascinating to imagine what her security chief had been like in the Guard.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 06:55am

"Infernas, sharpened knives," said Hethor. That bitch was lined up to smoke him. Well fuck that.

"The Sword ascendent," responded Gix.

"Captain," said Gix mildly. "Your security staff seem to be under the impression they might have to kill us. Why would that be?"

Pcm979 · Post by **Pcm979** » 2004-12-17 06:56am

It was annoying that she wouldn't make eye-contact; It helped alot with psychic truth-verifying. He settled for taking a bio-scan reading.
"Thankyou, Officer. You have all been most cooperative; I will be sure to note that in my report." He got up to leave. "Inquisitors, Captain." He squeezed past and out, Slate following him.

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 06:59am

Uschi blinked. That damned bodyguard was a slick one. He'd said... something... to the Inquisitor, to put him onto where Synnove was standing.

"We are not used to entertaining members of the Most Holy Inquisition, inquisitor. We have standard security procedures that we implement whenever anyone not of the crew comes onboard. It's nothing personal, I assure you."

She considered adding "We would never think of assaulting members of the Inquisition." but that would be laying it on too thick, and be a bald-faced lie to boot.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:02am

"That's interesting. Now tell me the truth," said Gix coldly.

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 07:04am

Uschi met his gaze evenly. "We're a Rogue Trader crew, inquisitor. If we were trusting sorts, Sergeant Margarte and myself would not be here to speak with you, on account of our being captured by Mekel this afternoon for... whatever it was he was planning to do with us."

She repressed a shiver. Whatever it was the sick bastard wanted, it sounded perfectly horrendous.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:08am

"Better. Now what secret are you carrying that makes you loyal enough to report this incident and scared enough to consider killing us?"

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 07:10am

Before Uschi could speak, Synnove piped up. "Sir! I consider killing every person I meet who is not part of this crew. It's my job, sir."

"Shut up, sergeant," Uschi snapped.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:15am

"True. So does sergeant Hethor. He's not stupid enough to maneuver into multiple kill positions with high ranking Imperial officials and their bodyguards. Last chance before this becomes unpleasant. I've been embarrasingly lenient because of your direct reporting of this incident. Your doing a good job of making me regret it."

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 07:18am

"Inquisitor, may I dismiss sergeant Margarte so we can discuss this matter? As captain, I am responsible for all the actions of my crew. Sergeant Margarte has been following standing orders regarding security procedures to be taken with visitors aboard this vessel, orders that I had not modified to account for visits from... Imperial authorities."

Her glance at Synnove was poisonous, full of the promise of a lengthy and rather blistering discussion in the future... assuming they survived the interview.

Pcm979 · Post by **Pcm979** » 2004-12-17 07:18am

It was only when Slate and Pater got back to their ship that they started talking again.
"Did you do it?"
"Yessir."
"Good."
He tuned a panel on the ships' sensor array and a slightly scratchy transmission came from the small and expensive bug he'd planted in the office.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:25am

"No, the sergeant stays." So she can't cause any mischef somewhere else.

"Just in case someone starts thinking about how convenient for me to disappear, I am wired into naval security." Which was true, when he wanted to be. "Point one is that you will probably fail. Point two is if you succeed the consequences will be even worse. The inquisitors on this station are pretty ansy. It has to do with all the people who've been trying to kill us."

"So the truth. Now."

GeneralTacticus · Post by **GeneralTacticus** » 2004-12-17 07:30am

As he watched the others talk, and felt the level of tension in the room skyrocket, Adivan quietly leaned back and made sure there was a clear path between his hand and the hilt of his energy blade. He didn't like where this was going one bit, and if it came to violence, he'd rather that it be stopped before anyone died. As long as his precognition didn't fail him, he could do that.

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 07:31am

Control the frustration. Never let the other bastard get under your skin. Remember that he's human... usually... and subject to all the same tensions and nervousness you are. Get under his skin instead.

Not the best advice for dealing with an inquisitor when taken as a whole statement, but the part about frustration was good.

"Lord Inquisitor," she said, taking a deep breath and considering her words carefully. "Standing procedure is to regard all non-crew members as potential threats. Sergeant Margarte and I were very nearly killed or taken prisoner by a possible heretic this morning, our previous captain was killed in battle with heretics three days ago, and while I make no excuses, this is a very tense time. I sincerely apologize for any offense that may have been given, and if there are reprecussions stemming from this, I take full responsibility in the affair."

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:39am

Synnove was smashed against the side of the cabin and pinned spread eagle.
Gix didn't even twitch. "How unfortunate. I almost like you captain and I can assure you that I don't find this pleasant. That doesn't mean I won't do it. You care about your people. I'll tear them apart, piece by piece, person by person to get what I need. And I'll make you watch the whole time. "

Pcm979 · Post by **Pcm979** » 2004-12-17 07:43am

Pater raised his eyebrow. He was supposed to be the heavy-handed one.

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 07:46am

Uschi pivoted, her eyes going wide. Synnove groaned, then bit her lip fiercely. Uschi looked back at Gix, her eyes wide. "There's nothing here! We are carrying a load of authorized and certified archeotech! What do you want? Our people went into that damned station of yours to offer assistance without even knowing what they were getting into, and killed your damned traitor marines. We bled for you! If you want to get your joy from kicking the shit out of somebody, you sanctimonious motherfucker, you do it to me and not my damned crew!"

It wasn't until the words were out of her mouth until she realized just what the hell she'd said and who she'd said it to.

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:49am

"Better. Much better. And I am not doing it to you because it works better if I do it to her. Now what are you protecting?"

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 07:54am

She took a deep breath. "In the armory you will find an assemblage of xenotech weapons. Nothing heretical, again as certified by ship's tech-priests and chaplains over the generations. Our legal grounds for holding them have been established in several proceedings, but the legal foundation has been contradicted in other cases, depending on the whim of the jurisdiction involved. If you wish to inspect them, I can take you there."

Imperial Overlord · Post by **Imperial Overlord** » 2004-12-17 07:59am

"Fuck that shit," said Hethor. "She was lining up to smoke us boss," said Hethor. "Burn'em both and have Severa comb the ship. Nothing will get by her. Sure and easy."

Petrosjko · Post by **Petrosjko** » 2004-12-17 08:01am

I'd take one Synnove over ten of you, you little toady, Uschi thought venomously, but she kept her mouth shut.