40K: Through Assassin's Eyes
Posted: 2006-04-10 02:36pm
I felt like toying around with the obscenely technical speech we see in some 40K literature, like Firewarrior or the Eisenhorn Trilogy. This was the result. Let me know what you think.
And kudos to you if you can identify the assassin before the end.
Through Assassin's Eyes
[Checklog-opstart]
+Time resynch 0000:00 hours+
Objective Primaris-Ex-governor Rali Falchion (terminate)
Objective Secundus-Milia Falchion (terminate)
Objective Tertius-All accomplices/witnesses (terminate)
Projected opposed resources:
-Unit: 1 regiment guardsmen (excommunicate)
-Unit: Palace Guard =1 regiment equiv= (excommunicate)
-all accompanying heavy/mobile weapons
Resources
-1 assault pistol (Executioner model)(120 rounds available)
-1 power sword (Rating 7)(eight hour operational battery)
-1 neuro-gantlet +check joints....check complete-no faults detected+
-10 melta bombs (Explosive grade 10)
-1 Fleet Beacon
-transport
-Personal Notation: Milk run.
[Systemcheck complete 0001:15]
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1415:27 hours opstart]
Engagement 003-op-117
Opposed: 7 human male-body armor/lasguns/grenades (possible guard troopers).
Engagement zone: open area (palace entrance), little cover, ranged attack recommend.
-Executioner deploy-fire-fire-fire.
-Three targets disabled-fire-fire-ricochet ignites enemy grenade.
-All targets disabled.
-Personal notation: always stow ordinance where enemy cannot target it.
-Palace door constructed of adamantium-plated durocite. No obvious method of entrance.
+engaging demolition protocols+
-2 melta bombs placed at door hinges (weak point), timers set for 00:10 seconds.
-Timers set, retreating outside explosion radius.
-Resetting visual and auditory sensors.
-Door compromised. Entering palace.
-Personal Notation: Where patience fails, brute force prevails.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1427:43 opstart]
Engagement 020-op-117
Opposed: Estimate 30 opposition (human male), lasguns.
Engagement zone: corridor intersection (6-way), corridors are roughly 2.5 meters wide/3 meters tall, high level of decoration (check for concealed weapons points). Ranged attack difficult, switch to close-combat.
-Pistol stowed, sword ready, claw ready.
-Energize weapons, prepare to close distance (15 meters to closest opposition)
-Distance closed 1.1 seconds.
+Timer activate+
00:01-target dispatched (sword)
00:02-target dispatched (claw)
00:04-2 target dispatched (sword/claw)
00:05-2 target dispatched (claw)
00:06-4 target dispatched (sword)
00:07-target dispatched (claw)
00:08-+release sword, melta bomb timer set 00:03 seconds+
00:09-+melta deployed, retrieve sword+
00:10-target dispatched (claw)
00:11-2 target dispatched (sword)
00:12-12 target dispatched (melta)
00:13-2 target dispatched (sword/claw)
00:14-target dispatched (sword)
00:15-+target fleeing area, release sword, gun safety released)
00:16-target dispatched (Executioner)
+Timer stop+
-No other targets in immediate vicinity (explosion may attract further notice), retrieve weapons and acquire primary targets.
-Personal Notation: You cannot shoot what you cannot see.
-Personal Notation: Performance unacceptable. Assign self 100 laps/20 hours prayer upon return.
[Close Log]
[Open Log:1431:29 opstart]
Engagement 031-op-117
Opposed: 10 human male (palace guard) lasguns/chainswords/body armor. 1 human female (unarmed)
Ident Confirm: Milia Falchion (Target Secundus).
+Unstable energy flow detected, source: Milia Falchion (Target Secundus). Warp-sorcery confirmation+
-Deploy pistol-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire.
-All Tertius targets disabled, shots at Target Secundus deflected by shield (power source unknown::note presence warp-sorcery)
-Target deploying unstable energy weapon, evasive routines enabled.
-Minor system damage, no internal damage.
-Personal Note: Like throwing a match at a can of promethium.
+release pistol, draw sword, engage in close combat+
-Sword blocked by unstable energy lance (warp-sorcery), claw unable to penetrate shield (warp-sorcery).
-Target stunned by kick to midsection.
-Vocalize: "In Nomine Imperator."
-Target dispatched (claw)
-Objective Secundus secured.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1447:01 opstart]
-Ex-governor Rali Falchion (Objective Primaris) located, moving to secure.
-Target armed with power sword (estimate Rating 4), moving to engage.
-Target weapon disabled.
-Target disabled by strike to legs.
-Vocalize: "In Nomine Imperator."
-Target dispatched (sword).
-Objective Primaris secured.
-Deploying Fleet Beacon.
-Beacon deployed.
+Timer activate=set:20:00-reverse+
-20:00-Exiting throne room.
-19:57-Retracing route to door.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1510:17 opstart]
-Bombardment complete. Objective Tertius secured.
-All objectives secured. Returning for extraction.
-End operation official 1511:00 from opstart.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::Debriefing]
-Remaining weapons check:
-1 assault pistol (Executioner model) intact without damage (13 rounds remaining).
-1 power sword (Rating 7) intact with minor damage (27 minutes battery remaining).
-1 neuro-gauntlet intact with minor damage (recalibration recommended)
-2 melta bombs (explosive grade 10)
Systems check....minor damage to body armor and sensory register. No internal damage. Recommend full systems test to check for further damage from warp-sorcery.
-Mission report: all objectives secured within acceptable time limit.
Vocalize: "A waste of time. Let Callidus handle this sort from now on."
Personal Note: Inter-house rivalry keeps assassins sharp.
Thought for the Day: The Emperor protects the faithful. The Eversor handles the rest.
[Close Log]
And kudos to you if you can identify the assassin before the end.
Through Assassin's Eyes
[Checklog-opstart]
+Time resynch 0000:00 hours+
Objective Primaris-Ex-governor Rali Falchion (terminate)
Objective Secundus-Milia Falchion (terminate)
Objective Tertius-All accomplices/witnesses (terminate)
Projected opposed resources:
-Unit: 1 regiment guardsmen (excommunicate)
-Unit: Palace Guard =1 regiment equiv= (excommunicate)
-all accompanying heavy/mobile weapons
Resources
-1 assault pistol (Executioner model)(120 rounds available)
-1 power sword (Rating 7)(eight hour operational battery)
-1 neuro-gantlet +check joints....check complete-no faults detected+
-10 melta bombs (Explosive grade 10)
-1 Fleet Beacon
-transport
-Personal Notation: Milk run.
[Systemcheck complete 0001:15]
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1415:27 hours opstart]
Engagement 003-op-117
Opposed: 7 human male-body armor/lasguns/grenades (possible guard troopers).
Engagement zone: open area (palace entrance), little cover, ranged attack recommend.
-Executioner deploy-fire-fire-fire.
-Three targets disabled-fire-fire-ricochet ignites enemy grenade.
-All targets disabled.
-Personal notation: always stow ordinance where enemy cannot target it.
-Palace door constructed of adamantium-plated durocite. No obvious method of entrance.
+engaging demolition protocols+
-2 melta bombs placed at door hinges (weak point), timers set for 00:10 seconds.
-Timers set, retreating outside explosion radius.
-Resetting visual and auditory sensors.
-Door compromised. Entering palace.
-Personal Notation: Where patience fails, brute force prevails.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1427:43 opstart]
Engagement 020-op-117
Opposed: Estimate 30 opposition (human male), lasguns.
Engagement zone: corridor intersection (6-way), corridors are roughly 2.5 meters wide/3 meters tall, high level of decoration (check for concealed weapons points). Ranged attack difficult, switch to close-combat.
-Pistol stowed, sword ready, claw ready.
-Energize weapons, prepare to close distance (15 meters to closest opposition)
-Distance closed 1.1 seconds.
+Timer activate+
00:01-target dispatched (sword)
00:02-target dispatched (claw)
00:04-2 target dispatched (sword/claw)
00:05-2 target dispatched (claw)
00:06-4 target dispatched (sword)
00:07-target dispatched (claw)
00:08-+release sword, melta bomb timer set 00:03 seconds+
00:09-+melta deployed, retrieve sword+
00:10-target dispatched (claw)
00:11-2 target dispatched (sword)
00:12-12 target dispatched (melta)
00:13-2 target dispatched (sword/claw)
00:14-target dispatched (sword)
00:15-+target fleeing area, release sword, gun safety released)
00:16-target dispatched (Executioner)
+Timer stop+
-No other targets in immediate vicinity (explosion may attract further notice), retrieve weapons and acquire primary targets.
-Personal Notation: You cannot shoot what you cannot see.
-Personal Notation: Performance unacceptable. Assign self 100 laps/20 hours prayer upon return.
[Close Log]
[Open Log:1431:29 opstart]
Engagement 031-op-117
Opposed: 10 human male (palace guard) lasguns/chainswords/body armor. 1 human female (unarmed)
Ident Confirm: Milia Falchion (Target Secundus).
+Unstable energy flow detected, source: Milia Falchion (Target Secundus). Warp-sorcery confirmation+
-Deploy pistol-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire-fire.
-All Tertius targets disabled, shots at Target Secundus deflected by shield (power source unknown::note presence warp-sorcery)
-Target deploying unstable energy weapon, evasive routines enabled.
-Minor system damage, no internal damage.
-Personal Note: Like throwing a match at a can of promethium.
+release pistol, draw sword, engage in close combat+
-Sword blocked by unstable energy lance (warp-sorcery), claw unable to penetrate shield (warp-sorcery).
-Target stunned by kick to midsection.
-Vocalize: "In Nomine Imperator."
-Target dispatched (claw)
-Objective Secundus secured.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1447:01 opstart]
-Ex-governor Rali Falchion (Objective Primaris) located, moving to secure.
-Target armed with power sword (estimate Rating 4), moving to engage.
-Target weapon disabled.
-Target disabled by strike to legs.
-Vocalize: "In Nomine Imperator."
-Target dispatched (sword).
-Objective Primaris secured.
-Deploying Fleet Beacon.
-Beacon deployed.
+Timer activate=set:20:00-reverse+
-20:00-Exiting throne room.
-19:57-Retracing route to door.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::1510:17 opstart]
-Bombardment complete. Objective Tertius secured.
-All objectives secured. Returning for extraction.
-End operation official 1511:00 from opstart.
[Close Log]
[Open Log::Debriefing]
-Remaining weapons check:
-1 assault pistol (Executioner model) intact without damage (13 rounds remaining).
-1 power sword (Rating 7) intact with minor damage (27 minutes battery remaining).
-1 neuro-gauntlet intact with minor damage (recalibration recommended)
-2 melta bombs (explosive grade 10)
Systems check....minor damage to body armor and sensory register. No internal damage. Recommend full systems test to check for further damage from warp-sorcery.
-Mission report: all objectives secured within acceptable time limit.
Vocalize: "A waste of time. Let Callidus handle this sort from now on."
Personal Note: Inter-house rivalry keeps assassins sharp.
Thought for the Day: The Emperor protects the faithful. The Eversor handles the rest.
[Close Log]