[X] Talk him down? You have no idea how that would work, but you are a genius. Better come up with something good.
-[X] "This has been fun, but really, you think I'm working for that asshole? The pompous bastard had me shot in the head, stole my shiny archeotech mystery box, and left me for dead in an Ork infested hive. The only thing I want from him is some payback. Well, and my archeotech box. So if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me who the hell he is and where I'm likely to find him so I can return his unexploded bolter shell to him?"
-[X] "And I suppose if you want to get off this shithole and be among people who won't turn you over to that ass then I could give you a ride on my shiny new cruiser. Plenty of firepower to keep you safe. Well, from the Inquisitor. I can't promise anything regarding my subordinates - they're morons. Maybe you can help me fix that?"
--[X] If he objects that you're going after the Inquisitor, point out that he'll never be safe unless the Inquisitor is dead anyways. He might as well help - you estimate that his presence will raise the competence level of your crew by several percentage points, which makes success more likely.
-[X] If he won't come willingly, then unwilling it is. You really only need the head. Tear it off, and then get away from the body
[X] Talk him down? You have no idea how that would work, but you are a genius. Better come up with something good.
-[X] "This has been fun, but really, you think I'm working for that asshole? The pompous bastard had me shot in the head, stole my shiny archeotech mystery box, and left me for dead in an Ork infested hive. The only thing I want from him is some payback. Well, and my archeotech box. So if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me who the hell he is and where I'm likely to find him so I can return his unexploded bolter shell to him?"
-[X] "And I suppose if you want to get off this shithole and be among people who won't turn you over to that ass then I could give you a ride on my shiny new cruiser. Plenty of firepower to keep you safe. Well, from the Inquisitor. I can't promise anything regarding my subordinates - they're morons. Maybe you can help me fix that?"
--[X] If he objects that you're going after the Inquisitor, point out that he'll never be safe unless the Inquisitor is dead anyways. He might as well help - you estimate that his presence will raise the competence level of your crew by several percentage points, which makes success more likely.
-[X] If he won't come willingly, then unwilling it is. You really only need the head. Tear it off, and then get away from the body
[X] Talk him down? You have no idea how that would work, but you are a genius. Better come up with something good.
-[X] "This has been fun, but really, you think I'm working for that asshole? The pompous bastard had me shot in the head, stole my shiny archeotech mystery box, and left me for dead in an Ork infested hive. The only thing I want from him is some payback. Well, and my archeotech box. So if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me who the hell he is and where I'm likely to find him so I can return his unexploded bolter shell to him?"
-[X] "And I suppose if you want to get off this shithole and be among people who won't turn you over to that ass then I could give you a ride on my shiny new cruiser. Plenty of firepower to keep you safe. Well, from the Inquisitor. I can't promise anything regarding my subordinates - they're morons. Maybe you can help me fix that?"
--[X] If he objects that you're going after the Inquisitor, point out that he'll never be safe unless the Inquisitor is dead anyways. He might as well help - you estimate that his presence will raise the competence level of your crew by several percentage points, which makes success more likely.
-[X] If he won't come willingly, then unwilling it is. You really only need the head. Tear it off, and then get away from the body
[X]You really only need the head. Tear it off, and then get away from the body.
I feeling a bit guilty of all the disrespect we have to our old master. He is, after all, still the head of the Adeptus Mechanicus. And I'm afraid our relationship might be heading in the wrong direction. We need to face the fact that this is some pretty heady stuff.
But let's not lose our head worrying over it. I'm sure we'll make some great headway in our relationship if we put our mind to it.
[X] Talk him down? You have no idea how that would work, but you are a genius. Better come up with something good.
-[X] "This has been fun, but really, you think I'm working for that asshole? The pompous bastard had me shot in the head, stole my shiny archeotech mystery box, and left me for dead in an Ork infested hive. The only thing I want from him is some payback. Well, and my archeotech box. So if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me who the hell he is and where I'm likely to find him so I can return his unexploded bolter shell to him?"
-[X] "And I suppose if you want to get off this shithole and be among people who won't turn you over to that ass then I could give you a ride on my shiny new cruiser. Plenty of firepower to keep you safe. Well, from the Inquisitor. I can't promise anything regarding my subordinates - they're morons. Maybe you can help me fix that?"
--[X] If he objects that you're going after the Inquisitor, point out that he'll never be safe unless the Inquisitor is dead anyways. He might as well help - you estimate that his presence will raise the competence level of your crew by several percentage points, which makes success more likely.
-[X] If he won't come willingly, then unwilling it is. You really only need the head. Tear it off, and then get away from the body.
The most difficult thing in this situation would be to talk the old manic out of his paranoid delusions. It would be a true challenge. Since those are way too rare, it's obviously what you're going to do.
"This has been fun, but really, you think I'm working for that asshole? The pompous bastard had me shot in the head, stole my shiny archeotech mystery box, and left me for dead in an Ork infested hive. The only thing I want from him is some payback. Well, and my archeotech box. So if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me who the hell he is and where I'm likely to find him so I can return his unexploded bolter shell to him?"
You wait, legs tensed, sensor scanning for any attempt at attack or escape. He just stares back. You'd like to think he has finally realized you total superiority, but realistically it's your lightning claw at his neck.
He keeps a stubborn silence. Perhaps a bit more carrot?
"I suppose if you want to get off this shithole and be among people who won't turn you over to that ass then I could give you a ride on my shiny new cruiser. Plenty of firepower to keep you safe. Well, from the Inquisitor. I can't promise anything regarding my subordinates - they're morons. Maybe you can help me fix that?"
That finally gets a reaction out of him. Granted, a dismissive snort wasn't what you were hoping for, but it's a start.
"Of course I have to fix you failures. I'd say the failure of the student reflects on the master, but I'm not taking responsibility for you. You've always been an reckless fool. So you want me to fix you failings? I shouldn't be surprised."
Then his eyes narrow, and he somehow sounds even more pissed off than before.
"Or perhaps you merely wish to remove me in a more favorable way? Perhaps I am to suffer an accident of your choosing? Wouldn't that be convenient?"
You notice faint energy signatures. It is, fundamentally, below the error threshold. So you're going to give talking another chance.
"Old man, you're misunderstand. If I wanted you dead, you would be. Even if I left you here, the rest of the world isn't exactly happy about your little stunt. Really, I'm, offering you kindness here."
He just barks out a sharp laugh, and you cut of his head, because those are definitely energy signatures you don't want on a hostile.
"I can't stop it now, so you better run boy, or neither of us will make it to your shiny ship."
Well, he can be as disdainful as he wants, but it's a fair point. You dive of the heap, and the shockwave catches you mid flight and throws you straight across the clearing.
You make sure to land on his head. It's not exactly softening the fall, quite the opposite in fact, but it's a matter of principle.
"I suppose you won't give me a choice. At least get some of my more important things. What little you haven't turned to slag, anyway. Oh, and you want to head to Numa Numa. He's got his main base there, at least as far as I know."
Ohhh, now he sounds resigned and bitter. You like that. You also like getting what you came for. And you really like the list of location (plus obligatory trap defusing instructions) he starts rattling off. You wonder how many of your acolytes are going to fuck up their part and get blown up.
You make a note to take care of the really precious things personally.
For now, it's time to return to the Undying, and make the preparations for the next leg of your journey.
Where are you going next?
[] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
[]Todan II: The other trail you found lead to the cathedral world of Todan II. Perhaps a visit there might still prove useful.
AN: Vote locked for half an hour. Feel free to ask questions, I'm going to answer what you know IC.
[]Todan II: The other trail you found lead to the cathedral world of Todan II. Perhaps a visit there might still prove useful.
-[]Tell your master that before revenge comes the more important part of taking back your archeotech. that asshole said he is going to lock it up in the vaults of the ecclesiarchy before shooting you.
... hmmm, in retrospect, we should kill the inqusitor first and then try to loot the vaults of a cathedral world like a pirate. so
[x] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
[X] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
Archeotech, especially the really obscure stuff. Also, collecting wast amounts of stuff that turns out to be useful way more often than it has any right to. And if you want a barely functioning, exceedingly rare bit of imperial technology to function again, he'd be a good starting point.
Also, rampant paranoia, if you can call that an expertise. He can think up fifty crazy threats originating from his nutripaste, all of which are mutually contradictory, in the time it would take a normal person to get a new tube.
[X] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
[X] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
[X] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
We should rush studying the armour. And implant ourselves some Archaeotech goodness.
People, what the fuck are you doing? Tordan II will just tip him off. And then he is gone.
[X] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
We should rush studying the armour. And implant ourselves some Archaeotech goodness.
People, what the fuck are you doing? Tordan II will just tip him off. And then he is gone.
Not really communication will not be that fast and we need time to start building more troops. These will not be a easy fight. Plus look at it as time to level up.
[] Numa Numa: Finally, retribution is at hand. Also, shiny archeotech. Also, lots of people very eager to kill you. And one person you are eager to to kill.
