1. No to the Tithe provision.
2. Soft no to the Adeptus Ministorium. Point out how that if we were guarantee said agents safety, can she guarantee the legitimacy of any priests of our sector? Said priest that would go on to influence the Adeptus Ministorium...
3. No to allowing any and all inquisitional forces into our territory. HOWEVER, we are amendable to providing transport to key personal via a ftl escort ship (for proper payment of course.)
4. No to fighting in the Imperiums wars, but are open to being offered contracts (of which we can negotiate or refuse if too onerous).
Things we can add on/offer
1. We have POWs that we can return as a show of good faith. Let it be said that we are merciful and just to even our enemies.
2. Open to commissioning weapons and other necron goods.
3. Open to providing vital maintenance to Necron technology under Imperial control. (Allows the imperium to move troops away from areas like Cadia, but also gives them reason not to attack us at their earliest convivence because we would be the ones with a finger on the Chaos door).
Also, no matter the negotiations, we will tell them that we will settle the deal after our navies clash in the system. It would be a show of force, gives us more resources to work with, and would tilt the negotiations to our favor. Oh, that and we want the last world in system to be peacefully handed over to us.
In regards to the negotiations should they take place. It would be done similar to how it was done for your negotiations with Thotep. You would have options that raise or lower the DC, to then do a roll made by Levnekh. Where a failure would mean each future roll would add +20 to the DC.
You can make new "crypteks" without the biotransference chain. You would have to put some research into it but you could realistically achieve near immortality for organics, so long as they haven't been cursed by an ancient, god like old one who has doomed their whole race to a cancerous existence. It would just take a few dozen decades - centuries to get enough technical knowledge to become a "cryptek"
In regards to the negotiations should they take place. It would be done similar to how it was done for your negotiations with Thotep. You would have options that raise or lower the DC, to then do a roll made by Levnekh. Where a failure would mean each future roll would add +20 to the DC.
You can make new "crypteks" without the biotransference chain. You would have to put some research into it but you could realistically achieve near immortality for organics, so long as they haven't been cursed by an ancient, god like old one who has doomed their whole race to a cancerous existence. It would just take a few dozen decades - centuries to get enough technical knowledge to become a "cryptek"
Nah they're not in stasis. The oldest one working on that project was around 65ish at the time, which is about 90 for a human. But with the rapidly advancing Sirano med tech he should live to around 120 or so fairly easily. Remember it was only 15 years ago in quest when that tech was discovered and there were thousands of scientists involved
We haven't asked ourselves a very important question and that is why is the imperium negotiating with us at all. My best guess is that we have come at a time when there are bigger fires out there for them to deal with and while they could beat us they would lose the other wars.
Firstly, for a peace to stand, the physical and spiritual well being of all humans within your realm would have to be assured. The Adeptus Ministorum would be guaranteed safety within your space and possess the ability to empower and emplace priests of the imperial cult amongst the humans of these worlds.
We hadn't bothered to do shit all about the Imperial Cult, so this is no skin off our nose, but it does slow efforts to subvert the humans to be less fanatical.
However, we need to specify level of armament, there would be no warriors in the guise of priests and we would not bother to enforce their safety and audience amongst the humans.
No doubt there'd be spies, but we can play that game.
Secondly, the material wealth created by this sub sector would have to be replaced. Therefore an Imperial tithe of grade Exactis Particular would be levied against the worlds of your realm. A full third of your annual production to be brought forth for the glory of the Imperium.
Thirdly, while the Imperium would, in the event of peace, recognize the sovereignty of the Yulenoth dynasty, and prevent any strictly military vessels from entering your space. Barring of course those of the Emperors most holy inquisition. The Imperium would also require that no Yulenoth ships venture forth into claimed imperial space, which," she smirks "is to say, all surrounding space. Unless the Yulenoth have petitioned for the right to leave their sovereign territory, in which case they may do so, only if they have an imperial representative present.
This part needs major negotiations.
Namely:
-Ork space
-Necron claimed space
-Sirano claimed space
The Imperium CLAIMS the space, but evidently cannot enforce this.
This is their highball offer, which they don't seriously believe they're going to get.
We could probably push it down to Imperial systems, as defined by systems held by Imperial colonies.
In exchange for these requests, the Imperium is also willing to offer boons. We would offer to transfer the vassaldom of the xenos empire known as the Sirane, to the Yulenoth dynasty. To relent from any diplomatic interference in their relationship with the Yulenoth dynasty and support if need be any rebellion in which the Sirane rise up against their rightful Overlord.
We haven't asked ourselves a very important question and that is why is the imperium negotiating with us at all. My best guess is that we have come at a time when there are bigger fires out there for them to deal with and while they could beat us they would lose the other wars.
But they still managed to bring dozens of ships, including a Battleship for this meeting. I know Inquisitors have a lot of pull but if they can spare so many resources for this then I question if the fires are so large.
This part needs major negotiations.
Namely:
-Ork space
-Necron claimed space
-Sirano claimed space
The Imperium CLAIMS the space, but evidently cannot enforce this.
This is their highball offer, which they don't seriously believe they're going to get.
We could probably push it down to Imperial systems, as defined by systems held by Imperial colonies.
Definitely agree on that part. The Imperium technically has laid claim to the entire galaxy at least in theory since it obviously wants to own everything. If they can't at least prove that Imperials lived there at some point then they have no right to stop us or the Sirano from exploiting it.
But they still managed to bring dozens of ships, including a Battleship for this meeting. I know Inquisitors have a lot of pull but if they can spare so many resources for this then I question if the fires are so large.
Classic Imperial Diplomacy, they got to show they got the biggest dick when they negotiate, hence the repeated stressing of the Imperium's size and power and ability to crush you while they cannot afford to do so.
That is to say they probably got a few doomfleets that are used just for diplomacy, since said fleets are unlikely to be destroyed and 'prove' their muscle.
Classic Imperial Diplomacy, they got to show they got the biggest dick when they negotiate, hence the repeated stressing of the Imperium's size and power and ability to crush you while they cannot afford to do so.
That is to say they probably got a few doomfleets that are used just for diplomacy, since said fleets are unlikely to be destroyed and 'prove' their muscle.
I was talking about this before, she bluffs. Imperium can't turn even "miniscule" part of their fleet as she threatens us. They fight in thousand sectors this very second. If they could divert enough ships they would crush us, sure. But they can't. Because everyone would take advantage, tearing pieces from segmentum.
I was talking about this before, she bluffs. Imperium can't turn even "miniscule" part of their fleet as she threatens us. They fight in thousand sectors this very second. If they could divert enough ships they would crush us, sure. But they can't. Because everyone would take advantage, tearing pieces from segmentum.
Hence, they have a menacing fleet thats only used to bully powers smaller than they are, but they can't commit that fleet without failing their other diplomacy efforts.
Whether the fleet is actually that strong or not can go either way, the Imperium's main choke with resources is repair/replenishment, not having them at all.
I doubt that'll hold, considering how many people are here, including Thotep and the Inquisitor's mysterious associate. We're being asked to blow a hole in our already underwater budget, screw over our actions, and cut ourselves off from expansion and raiding. If the Imperium can dedicate enough strength to make us take this treaty, the quest is already over.
We actually have a positive income. The tithe as it stands would be bearable, but only just. Thats why we should negotiate it away. That as I said, the court would only see us winning the war because we never planned on expanding outside the system immediately. A peace treaty, (even as it stands now) gives us all our strategic objectives and lets ease away from a total war economy.
[x] plan: the long game
-[x] Provisionally accept the deal, though argue for a better one . (This will produce options similar to the discussions with Thotep. Though If you do find the resultant deal not to you liking. You still have the choice of war
-[x] Do not utilize your mindshackle scarabs
-[x] Make a grand show of his execution back upon Daeloth
Don't see any need to alter this plan. The Admirals public execution will do quite a bit breaking the morale of our Imperial conquests.
You will suffer no loss in respect if the deal is rejected, only if a deal is reached do such effects take hold.
For your own knowledge as far as you are aware the only Necrons here at the discussions are yourself and Lasthule
There are opportunities for write ins here if you believe they could be offered by either party. However I will apply the respect/dc rating
The base dc is 0
The Tithe (Pick one)
[ ] Exactus extremis
One of the highest Tithing grades in the Imperium, requiring 50% of your total resource output to be handed to the humans. Such a demand would push your industry to the breaking point and force you to mothball much of your fleet. Furthermore Those in your court would find it extremely difficult to justify such a cost. Nevertheless, allowing this may get you far more out of the deal in other areas than lesser grades of tithe for the imperium would be well pleased.
-40 to dc
-3 respect
[ ] Exactus Particular
One full third of your material wealth would be handed over to the imperium, in payment for the world's you have taken from them. Though not impossible to deal with such a requirement would still be a heavy burden to bear, requiring sacrifices from many of your other projects. The court would be greatly disappointed if you knelt so deeply to the eagle. Though it is likely that the reputational damage could be somewhat mitigated with benefits acquired elsewhere in your agreements
-10 to dc
-1 respect 50% chance of -2
[ ] Decuma Extremis
A tithing grade one finds as reasonably standard in the imperium. This requires 20% of a planet's material to be relinquished to the Imperials. Such a burden, while a burden it would be, not be overly difficult to suffer, only requiring some small reduction in the scope of various projects. The Imperium however would be somewhat dissatisfied if this was all they could wring from you
+5 to dc
80% chance of -1 respect
[ ] Solutio Tertius
One of the lightest Tithe grades which exists in the imperium. This is normally reserved for planets in Obscurus or Pacificus, where the Imperiums hand is felt lightest among its worlds. This symbolic requirement request for only 5% of your production would be difficult to convince the imperials to grant but it would have negligible effects on your plans for the future. Hardliners in your court would be disappointed however at having to pay the imperials anything whatsoever
+20 to dc
40% chance of -1 respect
[ ] Adeptus Non/No Tithe Relationship
Reserved for Space Marine Homeworlds, Mechanicus forgeworlds and other worlds that pay for service through 'unconventional' methods. Adeptus non indicates that no tithe requirements would be placed upon the Yulenoth. While your own court would see this as merely what is expected, to the Imperium this would be a bitter pill indeed to swallow.
+40 to dc
No change to respect
Systems (choose any of the following)
[ ] Sivana is handed over to the Necrons
Sivana, the second richest system in the Subsector. The only remaining Imperial presence in all of the Temeron sub sector will be handed over to the Yulenoth Dynasty. To the Imperium this would be an embarrassment. Handing over a world with great potential and the only local check on your own ambitions. To you however it is a culmination of your campaigns of the past year. While merely a small restoration of your once sizeable star empire, a fully controlled Temeron subsector gives you the space to plan and develop. To consolidate your systems and truly begin the process of rebuilding. All without the loss of a single warrior
+40 to the dc
+2 to respect
[ ] Devot is returned to the Imperium
A poor penal colony in a nearly abandoned system. The gain or loss of Devot ultimately means little but a chip to be bartered for the gain of greater things
-5 to the dc
20% chance of -1 respect
[ ] Yassnil is returned to the Imperium
Though a greater prize by far than Devot, Yassnil is still merely a cold lump of rock. Colonized by the Sirano however, the imperium sees the planet as less of a prize that it otherwise would. Handing it over would also cause significant… distress in the Sirano at home
10 to the dc
50% chance of -1 respect
[ ] Slinal is returned to the Imperium
A wealthy if inhospitable colony. Spinal represents a significant bargaining chip. Which the Imperium cannot simply ignore due to its inhabitants. The small rocky world is situated amongst a rich system which would see great potential for either empire. Handing it over however would greatly irritate Jornakh who just spent a staggering amount of resources for his small empire to repopulate the planet.
-20 dc
-1 respect
[ ] Ashtaka is returned to the Imperium
A wealthy and quite habitable planet. Ashtaka is a prize. Your conquest of it granted you hegemony over the majority of Termerons space and it is the third wealthiest system among the disputed territories. Repopulated by the people of Kaisov, Ashtaka even weakened thrums with activity and contains great potential. Potential the imperium would like to reclaim.
-25 dc
-1 respect 50% chance of -2
[ ] Kaisov itself is returned to the Imperium
The capital of the sub sector and home to three civilized planets. The conquest of Kaisov shattered imperial control over the subsector and made their response piecemeal and slow. Perhaps the greatest offer you can make to the Imperium, though it would cost you dearly. The court would be disgusted with you for handing over the fruit of perhaps your most decisive victory.
-50 dc
- 4 respect
The Ministorum (pick one)
[ ] A cardinal on the council (Includes "Guidance and spiritual health")
The imperium choosing amongst any number of interested candidates would assign a cardinal to be your "spiritual advisor in matters of the faith". Allowed access to the ruling council and allowed to proceed wherever he may upon your worlds, baring the most exceptional circumstances. To agree to this would be an embarrassment to you and yours even if you could provide arguments for it. In addition to allowing the Ministorum ships to go and preach upon your human worlds , you would have to have achieved something elsewhere to make this in any way palatable.
-40 dc
-3 respect
[ ] Guidance and spiritual health
The Adeptus ministorum, the ecclesiarchy, the imperial cult. Is allowed, on unarmed ships to go between your human worlds and minister to the people there. They, on these missions are allowed to empower and defrock priests of the faith, ensure the "spiritual health" of the humans and ensure that the imperial truth is held as sacrosanct upon your worlds. These ships shall be guarded by the Yulenoth dynasty and only in truly exceptional circumstances will priests of the emperor be allowed to come to harm.
-10 to dc
-1 respect, 50% chance of -2
[ ] Regular visitation
Ships of the Adeptus ministorum will be allowed, once a year, and for a period of merely two weeks. To come to the human worlds of the Yulenoth in order to perform rites of the faith, empower priests and enforce scripture. The ships will be guarded by the Yulenoth and the priests will have no harm done to them. For the remainder of the year the Ministorum is barred from Yulenoth space.
No change to dc
75% chance of -1 respect
[ ] Limited access, priestly vetoes and "alternative interpretations of scripture"
The ships of the Adeptus Ministorum must request permission to attend to the needs of the imperial cult of their worlds. Furthermore, should they wish to appoint priests, a representative of the Yulenoth court will pass judgement as to the suitability of the mortal in question. Secondly, the imperial truth will be altered within the realm of the Yulenoth to allow some laxity in regard to relations with the xenos and the utilisation of their tools. It should be noted however that the imperium would take issue if the Ministorum is barred from entry for a period longer than five years
+25 to dc
20% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The Ministorum is barred from your worlds
The imperial truth will be left to develop as it will under the rule of the Yulenoth, for the ministorum shall not have leave to touch it.
+40 to dc
50% chance of +1 respect
Military support for the Imperium (choose 1)
[ ] Military Tithe (includes "The imperium calls for aid" "support and maintenance "and "military access")
In addition to other embarrassments. The Forges of the Yulenoth will be turned to servicing the needs of the imperium. Crewed by warriors with unalterable loyalty programming toward their human captains. Though rigged to cataclysmically detonate should attempts at study or duplication occur, a full third of the tonnage produced by Yulenoth dockyard will be turned over for use by the humans. This would cause uproar in the courts and would near certainly see incipient and (if your honest with yourself) justified rebellions from your nobility. You would have to have acquired some very good concessions elsewhere to even consider this.
-100 to dc
- 6 respect, near certainty of immediate rebellion.
[ ] The imperium calls for aid (includes "support and maintenance"and "military access")
In the event of an emergency, as defined by "an existential threat to imperial control of a subsector". The imperium may, without promise of payment draw upon up to 50% of the Yulenoth fleet to support their hold upon their territory. This has its limits, as your forces would still be acting under the command of a Necron admiral. However this would still be an incredible embarrassment to bring before the court
-50 to dc
-4 respect, mild chance of actual rebellion
[ ] support and maintenance (includes "military access")
The forces of the imperium would find safe harbor within your ports and would be allowed to seek repair from your dockyards. This would require giving them access to the orbits above your worlds and would be considered a very regrettable decision by the court. The imperium however, knowing of our skill and and speed of artifice would be quite pleased with this outcome.
-30 to dc
-2 respect
[ ] Military access
Imperial Military ships are allowed to traverse through the space of the Yulenoth and may even enter into the systems occupied by the Necrons. They would however only be allowed to access the outer systems of your territories and prevented from entering into the orbit of any inhabited planet.
-20 to dc
-1 respect 20% chance of -2
[ ] Military Traversal (includes Inquisitorial access only)
No standard imperial ship is allowed to come within a tenth of a lightyear of any Yulenoth system. They are however allowed to utilise the space of the Temeron sub sector in order to traverse the vastness of space
-10 to dc
-1 respect
[ ] Inquisitorial access only
Ships of the inquisition as defined by ships with an inquisitor onboard are the only ships allowed to enter Necron space and though they may not be barred from entry, at least a week's warning must be given before they cross the border. Furthermore they shall only be allowed into the outer systems of your realm and may not enter into the orbit of any inhabited world without permission.
No change to dc
50% chance of -1 respect
[ ] Yulenoth Territory is Sacrosanct
No ships of the Imperium are allowed to enter the territory of the Yulenoth, on pain of immediate atomisation. Unless they have previous authorization
+40 to dc
No changes to respect
Access to the wider galaxy (pick one)
[ ] Imperial claimed territory is held as Sacrosanct.
The imperials claim vast swathes of the galaxy. Indeed all but the far eastern fringe is considered their domain. Thus to be barred from this vast realm would mean that you are contained to only a tiny cubic area. The court would be quite annoyed by this fact, however they would not be furious. This is after all nearly the expected status quo between peaceful dynasties, even if their claims are rarely so...encompassing.
-30 to dc
-1 respect, 50% chance of -2
[ ] The Yulenoth must petition and have guidance to leave their space.
This is what is considered standard between the dynasties of the Necrontyr. To afford the principles to primitives and for such a vast space would infuriate many harliners. Allowing imperial observers access to your battles would also present an enormous risk of your exact capabilities becoming well known. Furthermore, it would be considered a breach of the agreement to deny your exit for a period byond 5 years
-10 to dc
80% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The Yulenoth must petition to leave their space and may never enter an owned imperial system
Removing the observers from your decks would greatly increase your own comfort with the entire endeavour. Though it would still draw annoyance that you recognise primitives rights whatsoever, though It would be considered a breach of the agreement to deny your exit for a period byond 5 years
No change to dc
33% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The Yelenoth may come and go as they please, but may never visit an imperial system
There are no restrictions placed upon the transit of Yulenoth ships save that they may never visit imperial worlds. The courts would consider this a small victory.
+20 to the dc
50% chance of +1 respect
[ ] Yulenoth ships may come and go as they please
There are no constraints whatsoever upon Yulenoth vessels. The galaxy is open to the Necrons
+60 to the dc
+2 respect 50% chance of 3
The Sirane (pick one)
[ ] The Sirane are considered vassals of the Imperium and shall remain that way
The Sirane for thousands of years have been considered a vassal of the Imperium. With the discovery of documents which detailed a timeline on their annexation and eradication, it suddenly seems unlikely that they will remain quiescent. THough they represent only a fraction of a threat you do, they could prove annoying if left to their own devices. The imperium would look upon you favourably if you continue to acknowledge the Sirane as belonging to the imperium and keep those documents to yourself.
-20 to dc
10% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The Sirane will be made independent. An independence guaranteed by both powers.
The Sirane for the first time in nearly two millennia will be granted freedom. Neither you nor the Imperium will have control of the lizard who would be barred from entering into any agreement with either the imperium or the Yulenoth. Though the independence of such a small star nation would only be assured by the threat of resumed wars between the two polities
+5 to dc
10% chance of +1 respect
[ ] Allow the Sirane the chance to choose their master
The Sirane have only the forbearance of both parties to ensure their independence. Therefore it is probably in the interests of their stability to have them serve as a vassal of one party or the other. Both the Imperium and the Yulenoth will have the chance to convince the Sirane of vassalage to themselves. Though you have evidence of the Imperials duplicity, they will likely still send their top diplomats to argue the Imperiums case and make all manner of concessions. The final decision will be made at the end of this year.
+10 to dc
No change to respect
[ ] The Sirane's Vassalage shall be shifted to the Yulenoth
The imperium are caught in a difficult position, with you havin documents showing their duplicity and avarice. Therefore it is not too difficult to force them to come to the table on this matter. Despite the fact that the Sirane have two fully developed planets, the potential instability such revelations will evoke will likely cost them more than their exacted tithe. Though it will be painful for the imperium, and beneficial to you transferring the vassalage is more than likely simply formalising what will already be occurring.
+20 to dc
+1 respect
Privileges of a "friendly" dynasty (pick any)
[ ] The Imperium may pay for the right to field your fleets
The imperium has the ability to seek out the services of your dynasty in order to pursue their own goals. Such would be extremely expensive, for them to do and would give you access to the spoils of the field. However some of the court would balk at pursuing such mercenary activities, especially in the service of primitives. You would of course get to choose whether or not to accept the request.
-10 to dc
50% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The imperium may pay for the service of artificers. Cannot be taken with (The imperium may requisition small quantities of artifice.)
Though both you and the inquisition would balk at the prospect of you producing true marvels for the imperium. There could be mutual benefit in the production of smaller pieces of artifice. For a price of course. There would also be little complaint from the court. After all, the works of crypteks have always gone to the highest bidder. And the inquisition seems to make such a big deal out of such paltry things as fear manipulation and small scale time dilation.
-10 to dc
20% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The imperium may requisition small quantities of artifice. (Cannot be taken with The imperium may pay for the service of artificers.)
Though it would be infuriating, it would not be difficult or particularly costly to allow the imperium access to works of lesser artifice for no price whatsoever. The quantities after all would likely amount to little more than a dozen or so artifacts a year. Nevertheless, the court would see it as an insult to simply hand these out, no matter the tampering protections placed within.
-20 to dc
-1 respect
[ ] The Imperium is may pay for the services of a cryptek
Something that the Yulenoth has always had above that of other dynasties is access to crypteks. And this is something you may utilise to better your situation here and now. The Imperium is vast and comes into contact with remnants of advanced technology constantly. Though the primitives squat in the dust of past greatness, you understand the works of their forebears as well as they understand the workings of a combustion engine. Allow them to utilize you knowledge, though you will maintain veto rights for each request, even if it would irritate the imperials if you overused it.
-15 to dc
33% chance of -1 respect
[ ] A vast cloning operation is put in place for the imperium
The Imperium does not lack for soldiery. On some of the greatest hive worlds they have tens of trillions of souls from which they can harvest guardsmen recruits. What these cannot offer however is extremely skilled, motivated and physically potent troops who are absolutely obedient. This is where you are able to tip the scales. Jornakh has shown the advantages of cloning done at scale for the purposes of creating an army. He however wanted these soldiers to eventually be able to join society. These humans would be born to die and to die well. With you producing arms and equipment of an advanced imperial standard. Implanting the knowledge and skills required to use it to the maximum effectiveness and made with enough false memories of semi faded childhood for the clones to be able to pass as human. You will be able to mass produce the finest infantry in the Imperium short of space marines. These will for security reasons likely be distributed in tiny packets of troops across the Imperium, but one has to wonder how many times an imperial world will survive simply due to the fact that a battalion of Daeloths finest simply held their ground and won the day.
-10 to dc
33% chance of -1 respect
[ ] The Imperium for non combat purposes can requisition a ship
There are many services which a single Necron ship can provide for the Imperium. Traversing warp storms to contact isolated Imperial worlds. providing sensor data to imperial battlefleets. Even providing guaranteed ftl travel which while slow is absolutely guaranteed safe, for extremely important personnel. Services that are very rare, and also services which are not time sensitive due to the slow nature of the inertialess drive but still potentially valuable services. It would have to be free access for the imperium to consider it worthwhile. And the courts while mollified by it only being one necron vessel, would still be quite annoyed.
-5 to dc
66% chance of -1 respect
(!) available because your varguard is a Lychguard)
[ ] (Secret) you will let the Imperium know of any awakening tombs
An amazing betrayal and perhaps the most heinous of crimes imaginable. It is within your power to notify the Imperium where awakening tombs are as soon as you learn of their existence. Should the nobility learn of you doing this, it is sure that you will be ripped from your throne. The Imperium would however consider this to be a great service.
-30 to dc
Upon acceptance your varguard must pass a dc 25 intrigue test
If discovered will result in -9 respect, immediate rebellion and the likely destruction of your dynasty
Every time you learn of a rising tomb you will have the choice to inform the imperium or not. If you do your varguard will again have to take this test. Each revealed tomb increases respect loss by one upon discovery
Should a tomb arise in imperial territory without you informing them, the imperium will consider the agreement to be broken
[ ] (Secret) you will let the Imperium know of any Necron plans to invade its territory
A serious but far less extreme betrayal. You will let the Imperium know if any Necron dynasty is planning any soon to come invasion of the Imperium. Though not nearly so disastrous as allowing the imperium to destroy hidden tombs. It would still be considered a betrayal by your court and the dynasties.
-20 to dc
Upon acceptance your varguard must pass a dc 25 intrigue test
If discovered will result in -5 respect and will likely face immediate rebellion
Every time you learn of an imminent attack you will have the choice to inform the imperium or not. If you do your varguard will again have to take this test.
If you are discovered Each necron attack that has been met by greater than expected Imperial forces will increase respect loss by 0.5 rounding up.
If too many attacks occur without you warning them the Imperium will consider this agreement broken.
This could be one of the most important votes of the quest so far. Therefore the Moratorium will last either three days or until I have concluded that discussion has ceased.
Scheduled vote count started by Lonkas on Nov 20, 2020 at 8:16 PM, finished with 4 posts and 4 votes.
[x] plan: the long game
-[x] Provisionally accept the deal, though argue for a better one . (This will produce options similar to the discussions with Thotep. Though If you do find the resultant deal not to you liking. You still have the choice of war
-[x] Do not utilize your mindshackle scarabs
-[x] Make a grand show of his execution back upon Daeloth
Damn I missed the vote. We really should've used the mindshackle scarabs. Would make us be able to get a FAR better deal here I think. We definitely need to go for the lightest tithe and the most mobility possible. I think selling artifaces is fine. We should deffinelty secure our sub sector. Honestly it would be fine to give the imperium military access as long as they are escorted it think.
As written in the previous vote options there will be a followup vote after the Imperium agree. To lock in either a deal or war, so there is still the opportunity if the majority finds the resultant outcome too difficult a pill to swallow.
I made a judgement call despite the low vote count that 12 hours and unanimous voting was enough. Though I do apologise if you feel slighted by me moving too quickly
Can we offer the services of an Necron escort ship for imperial transport on permanent lone? Im sure the Imperium has need for a ftl ship capable of transporting important personnel on time sensitive missions.
I'm also tempted to open our shipyards to the Imperial Navy, because of one key fact. We have Mindshackle scarabs. Thats a ever expanding pool of emergency navy to call upon should the need arise. That and opening the larger Navy to our influence and possible subversion in the long term.
The same thing with the Priest sent to our council. He would be a useful tool for us in negotiating with individual Imperial worlds, while also opening the Ecclesiarchy to our influence via MindShackle scarabs. Of course this is a very high risk path. Either they discover us and we lose everything, or we gain an enough amount of influence in the Imperial Institutions that we cannot be removed without us turning a sizable amount of their fleet and faith.
Getting too close to the Imperium will cost respect, a lot of respect, we can't afford to loose too much of it.
Frankly i'm tempted to go bac kto war footing, these options are, actually more lenient than i would have expected, but still terrible.
