[X] Do you have any suspects in this tragedy?
[X] Make a bold entrance
The argument from the chamber continues. The door is far too thick for you to make out anything specific, but you think you can make out a shrill voice calling Helios a "savage feudal-world whoreson". Well, things are probably not going to get any better or worse. You have one more question to ask the Lord Governor. "Do you have any suspects for who mined the Space Hulk, Governor?"
The man sighs. "Like I told you, four people voted to move on it. Tech-Adept Valmanar was quite adamant about salvaging it for the potential technological benefits. He is no fool though, he wouldn't go against the vote." He considers for a second more. "Gabrial Wendell was the most vocal about salvaging it. Wendell is a tool, his only benefit is his loud voice and his willingness to play ball with anyone who offers him the most benefit. If I had to guess it is probably one of the last two, Marianne O'Riley or Benjamin Cork. Either one of them would have the resources for an attempted salvage and the ignorance and pride to go behind the council's back."
You nod. "I see, I take it you have no proof?"
Alex answers that herself. "If he did, sister, he'd of had one or both of them arrested or slain by now."
"That is correct," the Governor says, "I have nothing on either of them. This is pure speculation on my part. It could be that damned Tech-Priest for all I know."
At long last, it seems like the screaming from the chambers has quieted down. This seems to be the perfect time to move in. "Alright, Lord Governor, we are going to the council chambers now."
"I am as ready as I'll ever be. Now is the time for me to face the Emperor's Judgement. May he have mercy on us all."
"The Emperor Protects." You, Alex, and the guard unit mutter as one. And with that, you slam the door open and make you glorious entrance.
"Council of Solannor, I am Princess Genevive Holystone Mi Eriventa III, Crown Princess of Etumar, Knight-Pilot of the Glorious Machine Righteousness of Soul. I have brought before you all the Lord Governor of Solannor." There is a moment of shock in the chamber. You notice that Major Ajax is chuckling a little. Pithos and Triptocles are their typical stoic selves at either side of General Helios. The Council is a motley collection of men and women. The two that stand out the most are the representatives of the Mechanicum and Ecclesiarchy, respondent in their robes of office. The tech-priest, quite possibly the most augmented man you've seen yet, leans forward in some vague semblance of curiosity. The others either give you an irritated glare or a polite nod of acknowledgment.
And then General Helios breaks the silence. "Welcome, Princess Genevive, I feel your presence will be most helpful." He turns toward the Governor. "I see you have brought the Lord Governor as well. It is a pleasure."
"Likewi-"
The Lord Governor isn't given a chance to finish. You barely even register what happens next. Helios draws his Bolt Pistol. A loud boom fills the council chambers, and everyone jumps in horror. You feel a warm spray of something covering you, and you hear a thud as the Lord Governor's body falls to the floor. Helios turns back to the council. "Now. Where were we?"
[] WHAT THE FRAK!!!!!!!??????
[] Take a diplomatic breath and continue as if nothing happened.
[] Well, at least I wasn't wearing a nice dress.
[] Check on Alex before you do anything else.
[] Write-in