[OOC] The Lamentaion of Corillia (Warhammer 40k space marine RP)

[Ozymandias]

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T__T

@Peaceless

Did you roll a 1? Tsk.

[Peaceless]

Today is the memorial day for all the fallen soldiers of the IDF. It also reminds me how I hated the Guardsmen and their suicide tactics in the WH40k strategy games.

This game isn't going to be easy for me...

[mattmanganon]

Not trying to seem like I'm forcing your character in @mattmanganon. I'm simply guessing she's coming in at that time. I can change the post if I've stepped out of place.

That said, if anyone notices something that seems out of place or incorrect, please let me know.

@Charter

Sorry, but I've actually been writing my opening since the IC was first put up and didn't notice you had put anything. I decided that it would make the most sense to say that only @caliban22's character knew, since he is the captain. Since hers is a mission about trying to make sure that the Black Legion do not discover a secret of the Ordo Hereticus. Having an Inquisitor there in broad daylight would only raise question as to why the Ordo Hereticus have taken any interest in a mission that the Adeptus Astartes is in command of.

[agentmanatee]

Ok, everyone, please edit your posts accordingly. We do not know she is an inquisitor

[Charter]

Works for me. Also, done the edit.

[Tracker]

Ahh, so I have kinda lost interest in being a psyker... dunno why. So, just wondering, could I be the Sergeant of a Sternguard squad? Its not unusual to see members of the 1st Company atatched to other Companies when needed. If not, I'll try to finish Azazel, but I've kinda hit a wall.

Also, I'll make the CS shorter this time. I don't want to go all out with the bio, or it'll take another week, especially if I go into details about the squad. I'll write their gear, and maybe their names, but leave it at that.

[agentmanatee]

Hmmmmmm... I'm not sure... I suppose so Tracker, but you need to post soon, but yea you can change, though why not just be the command squad's veteran sergeant? I've kinda set up the whole "4th company is alone" thing, but if you are absolutely dead set on a vanguard squad getting in here I guess that would be ok

[Tracker]

I'll give him and his squad a good reason to be there. Either its to ensure Victory, or its to honour something... I'll figure something out. And I kinda like the idea of controling a squad, but I could go veteran Sergeant. Wouldn't take a lot to change it, really.

Okay, going with the veteran sergeant.

[agentmanatee]

Feel free to keep the whole friendship with Vergil thing if you so wish, also I'll change your role on the first page

[Tracker]

Okay, made him simple, so here he is.

I decided to make him a new addition instead. Makes for more interesting dynamics, I think. Also Works well with him being added so late into the Rp.

Anyways, its past midnight here, and I got a lecture at university tomorrow, so I probably won't finish a post tonight... I'll get on that as soon as I've got the go ahead

[agentmanatee]

You have the go ahead, post whenever your ready

[Charter]

Just an FYI, don't expect a post for Ferrum until after this meeting. This might be the norm with him in these situations.

[Peaceless]

Told you guys the Librarian will fall. It was just the abyss, not Chaos, but it still counts!

[SimplyJohn]

If Tracker's lost interest playing a psyker, would you mind if I jumped in as your bibliophiliatic support?

In case anyone was wondering, when Quintus was seconded to the Deathwatch he would've been under the auspices of the Ordo Xenos and since Marian works for the Ordo Hereticus it's highly unlikely either would've heard of the other up until now.

As a side note, I was actually one of the players involved in the tournament which told the story of the 9th Black Crusade back in the day, although my Dark Angel successor chapter wasn't directly involved in the breaking of the Corillia siege.

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Name: Quintus Veranius

Appearance: Like most of his Battle-Brothers Quintus always wears his Power Armour into combat, but unlike the others his colour scheme is the deep blue of a Librarian, along with having the honorary electroplated silver left shoulder plate of the Deathwatch. When not in combat Quintus can usually be found wearing long flowing robes and his customary psychic hood.

Quintus upon his return to the Chapter

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Age: 497

Rank: Epistolary

Personality: While good-mannered and positive in intent Quintus suffers as much as all his brother with the melancholia synonymous with their geneseed. For him these dark times can often feel amplified by the emotions of the others in his Chapter, forcing him to seek solitude or respite in the company of the serfs and other members of the Chapter not implanted with the seed.

Bio: Born aboard the Mater Lachrymarum, the child of Chapter serfs in the service of the Librarium, Quintus grew up surrounded by the legends of the Chapter. Early in life it became clear there was something different about the boy, who often spoke of people long since dead as if they still wandered the halls of the fortress. With the assistance of the lexicani Quintus learnt to block these intrusions and when the time came for him to be recruited into the Chapter his place amongst the librarians was already waiting for him.

His friendly and positive attitude served Quintus well during his training, and although his marksmanship and combat skills were not the best he was still one of the first of his age to be promoted to scout, mainly due to his ability to inspire those around him and help maintain high spirits in whichever squad he joined. While his service during this time lacked any clear distinction his powers of influence quickly grew, allowing him to reinforce his Battle-Brothers' spirits in even the most dire of circumstances.

The high point of his service came on Bellis Corona, where Quintus's mental powers were instrumental in breaking the psychic grip of a genestealer cult which had overrun an Imperial colony long enough for his forces to be evacuated. With the settlement lost the planet was declare exterminatus by the Inquisition and destroyed by orbital bombardment.

Having impressed the Inquisitor with his determination and fortitude Quintus was inducted into the Deathwatch, under secondment from his Chapter for the duration of his service. For over two hundred years he served at the Inquisitor's pleasure before returning to the Lamenters, his memory having been mind locked to prevent corruption from the sights he had seen. The only reminder he has of his actions are the equipment granted to him by the Deathwatch; a master-crafted Force Axe and a Defender Bolt Pistol, both of which he carries to this day, and the fragment of a Navigator's Warp Eye, crafted into his helmet.

Gear: Mark VII Aquila Power Armour adorned with purity seals and relics, Master-crafted Force Axe (Deathwatch issue), Guardian Bolt Pistol (Deathwatch issue) armed with Antiphasic Shells, modified helmet fitted with a Psychic Hood and Navigator's Eye, frag and krak grenades, Emperor's Tarot deck.
Navigator's Eye: The left eyepiece of Quintus's helmet has been replaced with a lens made from the Warp Eye of a Navigator. While not as powerful as a true Warp Eye, the lens has the ability to detect local fluctuations in the Immaterium, allowing Quintus to locate areas where these powers gather, either as a side effect to recent rites or rituals or as a build up to a breach.

Psyker: As one of the Warp-touched, Quintus has psychic powers which he uses to support his colleagues in battle, as well as offering counsel through the use of divination and scrying.
Psychic Power - Astrotelepathy: As with all librarians Quintus's main advantage to the Imperium is his ability to send psychic messages and communications across the vastness of the Void. It is, however, a task that is undertaken sparingly, as like much of the rest of the Imperium’s forces the Lamenters make extensive use of Astropaths, reserving gifted Battle-Brothers such as Quintus for more vital tasks.
Psychic Power - Inspire: Quintus can bolster his Battle-Brothers by sending out waves of reassurance and calm, allowing them to resist the Dark Powers in their times of need.
Psychic Power - Compel: By focusing his willpower Quintus may force others to briefly act against their will. While this power cannot be used to make his target perform an action which would direct harm themselves, he can make them act in a way which places them into indirect danger, such as stepping out from behind cover or pulling the pin from a grenade.
Psychic Power - Short-Range Telepathy: Quintus can send his thoughts into the minds of those around him for a short distance, making a generalised broadcast to every mind within a short range indiscriminately, either to aid in communication with his Brothers when other means are insufficient or to affect his enemies with distractions and diversions in critical moments.
Psychic Power - Vortex of Doom: In a moment of pure desperation, Quintus unleashes the full force of his psychic talents. With an utter disregard for reality, he rips open a flickering vortex in the fabric of space-time. The vortex is 2 metres in diameter and may be placed anywhere within range of the psyker. Once created, however, Quintus has no more control over it. Having an open rift to the Warp is dangerous to the souls of anyone present and the first time any creature comes within 10 metres of it the rift's powers will be unleashed, damaging friend and foe alike until it has run its devastating course.

[agentmanatee]

@simplyjohnaccepted, move it to the characters page and make your first post

[SimplyJohn]

Just out of curiosity, why did Marian need a note from the High Lord Inquisitor when as a Lord Inquisitor herself she could've just given the order under her own authority by flashing her Inquisitorial rosette or electro-tattoo?

[mattmanganon]

@SimplyJohn
Because she doesn't trust the captain not to tell his closest men. Because, as far as he's concerned, this is just something to further her own agenda, and telling one or two of his closest men that he knows won't talk, would be helpful to him. However, a message from the head of the Ordo Hereticus is something that you follow to the exact tee if you value your lack of being on fire.

[SimplyJohn]

Because she doesn't trust the captain not to tell his closest men. Because, as far as he's concerned, this is just something to further her own agenda, and telling one or two of his closest men that he knows won't talk, would be helpful to him. However, a message from the head of the Ordo Hereticus is something that you follow to the exact tee if you value your lack of being on fire.

@mattmanganon

If she doesn't trust the captain, why did she just hand the note over to a random Space Marine on the steps of the cathedral without confirming his identity first? Her cover identity has now been compromised, rather than simply presenting herself as a Commissar until such time as she could gain a private audience to reveal herself properly.

The Inquisition holds no sway over the Adeptus Astartes, they they completely separate organisation who cooperate due to ancient pacts of support given at the time of the First Founding. A High Lord Inquisitor would have no additional authority to give orders to a Lamenter than a Lord Inquisitor would have. They'd both basically be asking the Astartes to do the Inquisition a favour and help them out.

The note is addressed to 'Commander at Hive City Acane', which would mean either the commander of the local PDF or the civilian governor, depending on the local hierarchy, but has no bearing on the Space Marines. She appears to be trying to use a specific order as a carte blanche to requisition any assistance she can, something which as a Lord Inquisitor she could do anyway.

Why would the Space Marines accept a note without any form of identification instead of a far more secure electro-tattoo? It's possible this piece of parchment is either a forgery or that it's been taken from the original owner. Verification of the document would be required before it could be of any use, and that would take time, communication with the office of High Lord Inquisitor Fyodor Karamazov and would increase tensions between Marian and the Marines which could've been avoided had she simply introduced herself as a Commissar.

If she'd just flashed her tattoo and said "Inquisition business" the Marine would've simply accepted her authority until such time as she proved a threat to the sanctity of the Chapter, with no further explanation of her actions required.

Don't worry too much about all this though, I'll have Quintus look into it when he arrives at the meeting shortly. :)

[Ozymandias]

Meanwhile Lucius will, uh, stand there and look pretty.

I don't think we've actually yet gotten to the point in the IC where the captain accepts the inquisitor's note, so all these points can still be taken into consideration.

[mattmanganon]

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If she doesn't trust the captain, why did she just hand the note over to a random Space Marine on the steps of the cathedral without confirming his identity first? Her cover identity has now been compromised, rather than simply presenting herself as a Commissar until such time as she could gain a private audience to reveal herself properly.

The Inquisition holds no sway over the Adeptus Astartes, they they completely separate organisation who cooperate due to ancient pacts of support given at the time of the First Founding. A High Lord Inquisitor would have no additional authority to give orders to a Lamenter compared to a Lord Inquisitor.

The note is addressed to 'Commander at Hive City Acane', which would mean either the commander of the local PDF or the civilian governor, depending on the local hierarchy, but has no bearing on the Space Marines. She appears to be trying to use a specific order as a carte blanche to requisition any assistance she can, something which as a Lord Inquisitor she could do anyway.

Why would the Space Marines accept a note without any form of identification instead of a far more secure electro-tattoo? It's possible this piece of parchment is either a forgery or that it's been taken from the original owner. Verification of the document would be required before it could be of any use, and that would take time, communication with the office of High Lord Inquisitor Fyodor Karamazov and would increase tensions between Marian and the Marines which could've been avoided had she simply introduced herself as a Commissar.

If she'd just flashed her tattoo and said "Inquisition business" the Marine would've simply accepted her authority until such time as she proved a threat to the sanctity of the Chapter, with no further explanation of her actions required.

@SimplyJohn

I really should have mentioned that the letter to the space marine on the steps didn't have any mention to the fact that she was an inquisitor. As far as that guy is concerned, she's just on a mission from the Officio Perfectus. So, if he blabs, then he's just telling the enemy lies, which is of no harm to her mission. I thought that was implied, being that, as you said "Why would she reveal it to only the captain and a grunt?"

Because if she flashed her tattoo here, then everyone would know. And as stated earlier, the less people that know that the Inquisition has interest in this . Instead, a letter with the unfakable seal of the Ordo Hereticus on it is good enough for now. I was thinking that she flashed it later, as he would, of course, want to question her in private. As for the guard, the same, only with the Officio Perfectus. That is a seal that cannot be faked. The only way to get it would have to get it straight from the head office on Holy Mother Terra, a place which Chaos cannot touch.

Also, Space Marines respect the chain of command, when a letter comes from Holy Mother Terra, they tend to not question it. If there is one thing you need to learn is that Humanity is kinda stupid... Just, as a rule in 40k. I mean, their whole system is based on the ideology that "To question your orders is to know doubt. To know doubt is heresy, which is punishable by instant execution."