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Yeah we need to grill DiMuzio on every weird thing he ever knew about our ship. Also about the staff. Nthing the Waci plan.
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Jun 28, 2015 04:31
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insert the warp spine into daddy dearest then rip the data off that interesting USB drive
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Jun 28, 2015 07:29
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I'm so glad my sour grapes turned out to be just that. I'm sorry I doubted you, Lowell! Let's Get a Selfie with Dad!
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Jun 28, 2015 07:34
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Actually, serious question here. Quirk an amused eyebrow and say "I understand that your predecessor attempted to retire, but was spaced along with anyone else on the ship with a trace of your DNA upon your ascension, just in case. I imagine you have a very good reason to suppose that I won't follow in your footsteps?"
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Jun 28, 2015 12:01
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Ready to blow (dwarves remix) by KMFDM. Tomn, ended up writing this before I saw your last question. Precautions You smiled amiably, even as your mind was reaching into the Machine-Spirits, redirecting the security systems. Good defenses, too. Old, expensive. Not Mars grade, but still. Very good. “I am well. How can I put this....” He smiled back. More relaxed than you had ever seen him, actually. “How do you know I won’t make a comeback, demand my powers back? I’m out of the game.” You raised your eyebrows. “Really. The Butcher has retired.” Frederik laughed. “So you dug that up, did you. Did you know why I was called the Butcher?” “Because of your bloodthirsty approach to your enemies?” “Look who’s talking. No, I was a butcher before the Greycloaks found me.” “The records say you were an adolescent.” “Fine, butcher’s apprentice. I cut meat.” “Probably gave you the arm for that first fight.” He smiled toothily. “Well, I do like to fight.” “But you don’t intend to fight now?” He shrugged. “Even if I wanted to, what could I do? You have the full resources of the Ship, and have purged 70% of the populace. The survivors are fanatics who worship your husband.” “You could still do it.” He smiled. “Yeah, probably. Maybe. Be one hell of a challenge.” “But you won’t?” He stretched back in his chair, put his legs up. “Minions, come serve up some food.” The Kriegers watched carefully as half a dozen people in red clothes approached silently, set up a dozen platters of meat and alcohol. “You’ll get scurvy if you don’t eat your vegetables, Sire.” Frederik laughed. “Fair point. I try to avoid them, though. I cut and grilled these myself.” “They look quite good.” You didn’t move forward though. He chuckled. “Come now, you think I have platters of food heated and poisoned just in case guests who happen to be the current regime come visit me? Eat the drat food, I put effort into it.” You shrugged, sat down, nibbled some. It was quite good, actually. You said so. “drat right. Not enough people appreciate good cooking. And all the Alpha Deck would freak out if they found out the Lord-Sire had cooked their meal. ‘Standards of rank’ or some such poo poo.” “I must say, you’ve mellowed since we last met.” “Well, yeah. I don’t have to fight tooth and nail every day. I can sit here and get drunk and fat like I always wanted.” “Always?” “Well, maybe not always.” Again that smile. “So what are your plans?” He rubbed grease off his face. “Continue to fake being dead. Coming back would hurt the Dynasty tremendously. If I didn’t make a move, people would think us weak. People would continue be looking to me for orders, not you. Factions would rally around me even if I didn’t want to play their games. It would be another war.” “That agrees with my assessment as well. I killed Siadwell for you.” Frederik smiled like a shark. “Good. Good. Worthless turd trying to take my Ship. I knew you could handle it, you are the best of your generation.” “Limosa faked his death, sire.” A flash of grief, of pain went across his face, was gone. “I heard. I faked it when he was alive, and he faked it when I was alive. Price of the gambit, we didn’t get to say our goodbyes.” “Do you want me to say something…?” “No. No. Let the dead stay dead, as they say.” You glanced about you. “We’re going to Sol, renovating everything. Do you want to stay here?” He shrugged. “Its a luxury liner with staff. It’s comfortable. If you want to move it to the Alpha Deck, it would fit in there, but I don’t see any reason to leave myself. Sol, eh?” “Mars, among other things.” “Of course. Your promotion. Congratulations, Ohone.” “Thank you.” His voice took on a tension you’d never heard. “Can we go to Holy Terra?” “Certainly. I loaded up on pilgrims just for that reason.” “Ah, your Drusians. I think, when we get there, I want to take on their robes. Walk the Holy Grounds.” “Why? As a faceless person in my retinue, you could see the spires, the palaces…” “I grew up a Dreg, Ohone. I’ve done the God-Emperor’s service in my life, but I want to die a Dreg, on Terra.” You paused. “How long do you think you have?” “Six months, a year. Enough to make it to Holy Terra, I hope.” “I’ll make sure of it. The best technology the Mechanicus can offer.” He smiled, a bit sadly. “Thank you Ohone.” Frederik shifted his weight, sighed. “Now, business. I’m sure you have lots of questions.” “Did you know about the Magos’ spine? Did you use it?” “The xeno-warp device? Yes to both. It will give you the memories and experience of millennia of Lord-Sires, but … some people get lost using it. Some go in and just receive confusion. Some never come out.” “Go into it?” “The memories. There is usually someone who was in your situation, and you can see what you did. Some Lord-Sires, the weaker ones, just want to live all the pleasures of every Lord-Sire ever.” “So if I put it on, I would experience your life?” “In a way. You could go through my memories like you go through your own. But there are an ocean of memories, and you won’t always find the one you are looking for immediately. And… some of the stronger memories try to come out, take over. Some don’t rest easy.” “Do you think I should use it?” “Most every Lord-Sire I’m aware of has used it. Too useful a tool not to. And we have dispensation, after all.” “From who?” He chucked humorlessly. “Isn’t that the question. I don’t know.” “Neither do they?” “Neither do they. But the Iron Hands say it’s clear, and they perform the surgeries.” “Do you think they’ve gone to the other side? Or are the Darkness?” He steepled his fingers. “The Darkness, the Darkness… I was fairly sure the Magos was reaching out to them, in her later years. Never enough to prove, never enough to move against her. And you saw what the costs of such a move would be. I delayed, and delayed, and eventually, it was you who finished her.” “But what are they?” “Agents of the Great Enemy, certainly. Some Lord-Sires thought they were just Chaos Space Marines, but I think they are an alliance of several groups.” “What other groups?” “I was never sure. Your mother made it a project of hers though. Some things I try not to investigate too hard.” You changed the subject. “What do you think of Devries?” “Snake. Dangerous. Useful. The trick is using him in such a way he doesn’t use you. He’s always playing his own game.” “I got him into the Attic.” “That’s a start. He’s already working his way out though.” “How?” “I don’t know. I just know him.” “You served with him?” “Kind of. We did some of the same actions together, with the Chemdogs. Nasty work.” “I imagine so.” “Made a lot of money, lot of alliances. It got me moving up nicely.” “Him too, apparently.” “Him too. He taught me a lot.” “He taught you?” “He’s older than he looks.” “Apparently.” Frederik closed his eyes. “I’m tired. You can go now.” “It was good to see you again, Sire. I’ll leave my comm here if you need anything.” He waved you off, already half dozing.
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Jun 28, 2015 12:06
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Install the plot-tek spine. We could look into removing it after getting the choicest info. And please, kill Devries. Ask Devries about how old he is/what our predecessor was talking about with age and work together before killing him. But then do it. No gloating, or torture. We have galaxy-shattering poo poo to deal with, and these are the last questions I want to ask him. Can we and Caroline do research and lore checks to theorize who could have given Dispensation for the spine? Both how high up in the church something like that would have to come from for Space Marines to accept it, or how powerful a force could mind-wipe them into thinking it's a-ok, etc. I would love to know who/what authorized the use of a heretical device that captures each Lord-Sire's memories. Could they be watching our moves while it's plugged in? Access our pre-spine memories?Shaking my magic 8 ball, Anastatia De Vocht is old and evil enough to be involved with that! I know there's probably no way of knowing any of that, but I want to try. You installed this paranoia in me, Lowell! As surely as if you did it with your own mechadendrites.
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Jun 28, 2015 12:50
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Destroy the spine. Kill devries.
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Jun 28, 2015 12:59
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poor life choice posted:I know there's probably no way of knowing any of that, but I want to try. You installed this paranoia in me, Lowell! As surely as if you did it with your own mechadendrites. You say the sweetest things  Its that time again! I did our XP and we leveled twice (yay!), so let me break out my big chart. We have 2,400 XP to spend before choosing out next level. quote:Available Advances
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Jun 28, 2015 13:12
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I'm just going to preemptively say Plan mydad since it's usually what I vote for on these anyway.
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Jun 28, 2015 13:21
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Whatever else we get I'm voting for Bulging Biceps (carry a heavy weapon and not have to brace to fire) Combat Master Gun Mechadendrite (stick a Melta on there) Gun Blessing (can also be used on ship weapons)
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Jun 28, 2015 14:39
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Destroy the spine kill Devries but make a computer backup and leave it in a VM running in a dead room
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Jun 28, 2015 14:48
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Install spine
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Jun 28, 2015 15:03
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Don't install the spine, access it remotely and destroy it
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Jun 28, 2015 15:38
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Nyaa posted:Install spine Do it, but digitize any information that it contains and remove once we found what is useful
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Jun 28, 2015 15:39
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Oasx posted:Destroy the spine. Kill devries. About time.
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Jun 28, 2015 15:49
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quote:We are all aware that the senses can be deceived, the eyes fooled. But how can we be sure our senses are not being deceived at any particular time, or even all the time? Might I just be a brain in a tank somewhere, tricked all my life into believing in the events of this world by some insane computer? And does my life gain or lose meaning based on my reaction to such solipsism? Devries Project. Termination of specimen advised. quote:I think, and my thoughts cross the barrier into the synapses of the spine - just as the Iron Hands intended. But what I cannot shake, and what hints at things to come, is that thoughts cross back. In my dreams the memories of the spine invades the periphery of my consciousness. Dark. Rigid. Cold. Alien. Evolution is at work here, but just what is evolving remains to be seen. Proceed with the interface. Cautiously.
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Jun 28, 2015 16:04
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We have this extra space in our armor, now is the time to get a bunch of cool mechadendrites Mechadendrite Use (Gun) Mechadendrite Use (Medicae) Oasx fucked around with this message at 19:05 on Jun 28, 2015 |
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Jun 28, 2015 16:10
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Hack the spine and extract the data from the spine in binary form. Whatever personalities or cascading memories, we will always be in control. Terminate Devries. He is too dangerous.
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Jun 28, 2015 16:10
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Hack the spine / find an alternative to installation We're a goddamn Magos, we can do better. We also don't want our memories of the Inquisition / the inner secrets of Mechanicus to fall into the hands of some idiot 3 generations down the line. Plus we don't want to have any negative after effects that might make the Grey Knights or Mechanicus heretek hunters taking an unhealthy interest in us. Devries gets death by Tomn Ask him a bunch of pointless, world building questions, then pull the plug. Also make sure there's nothing left over when you do. The last thing we want is Devries making himself into a meme virus that takes over the ship. Edit: If hacking isn't an option: Destroy the Spine We don't need to see what a bunch of other schmucks did since it's doubtful any of them ever dealt with being an Inquisitor in Ordo Malleus, being promoted to Magos, or being an arch-heretek seeking to establish a new order with the help of an abominable intelligence of untold power. ElrondHubbard fucked around with this message at 16:24 on Jun 28, 2015 |
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Jun 28, 2015 16:17
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Find an alternative to installation. Kill Devries. What does Combat Master do?
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Jun 28, 2015 16:24
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Do not install the spine. Find another way to access it if we can.
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Jun 28, 2015 16:47
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Voting to get: Interrogation (has there been an act where we haven't done at least one?) We should consider reducing insanity, since we're gaining it at a pretty scary rate these last couple of adventures (and Lowell mentioned Act 5 will be extra crazy). Fel (AdMech) and Forbidden Lore (Archeotech) are tempting since those might get some good use, but I don't think we'd be getting much bang for the buck. What are people's opinions on getting several "The Flesh is Weak" talents for the extra benefits? Does it fit thematically with Ohone? paragon1 posted:Find an alternative to installation. Kill Devries. Opponents in melee get no bonuses for outnumbering you
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Jun 28, 2015 16:58
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Do not install spine, but download the data just in case. What if they ARE listening to our memories? Kill Devries. Also, Find Amacita.
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Jun 28, 2015 17:30
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Install spine
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Jun 28, 2015 17:31
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Hack spine, ask Lord Sire about missing staff, reconcile with mom before our big pow wow
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Jun 28, 2015 17:33
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I actually really like the idea of throwing our huge brains at hacking/interfacing with the spine remotely. changing my vote from installing spine to trying to accessing it remotely.
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Jun 28, 2015 17:49
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Toughy posted:Hack spine, ask Lord Sire about missing staff, reconcile with mom before our big pow wow Good point We should probably give mom a hug. We were all torn up and mildly insane the last time we spoke. Some not very nice things were said. She also seems to know something about The Darkness.
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Jun 28, 2015 17:55
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Current votes: Mechadendrite Use (gun) x x Bulging Biceps x Combat Master x interrogation x Gun Blessing x plan mydad x
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Jun 28, 2015 17:55
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try to access spine remotely, do not kill devries
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Jun 28, 2015 18:13
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Get The Flesh is Weak yes armor and fireproof yes
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Jun 28, 2015 18:26
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100 XP Forbidden Lore (Admech) Ciphers (Recongregators) Carouse Basic Weapon Training (Primitive) Gun Blessing Hatred (Dark Mechanicus) Sound Constitution 200 XP Mechadendrite Use (Medicae) Technical Knock 250 XP WS Simple Advance 300 XP Master Orator 500 XP Peer (Adeptus Mechanicus) The Flesh is Weak 1
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Jun 28, 2015 18:55
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hack the spine kill devries
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Jun 28, 2015 18:59
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in that case get Combat Master and Peer Adeptus Mechanicus it is kinda odd that we don't have Peer AM edit: what does Mastermind do and why can we take it so many times? paragon1 fucked around with this message at 19:10 on Jun 28, 2015 |
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Jun 28, 2015 19:07
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Grognan posted:100 XP I vote in favor of these Grognan posted:200 XP How often have we had guns jam? Grognan posted:100 XP Edit: Also voting: Bulging Biceps Mechadendrite Use (Gun) ElrondHubbard fucked around with this message at 19:25 on Jun 28, 2015 |
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Jun 28, 2015 19:11
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paragon1 posted:edit: what does Mastermind do and why can we take it so many times? Lets you control more cyborgs at once. Like Megabyte or a combat servitor.
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Jun 28, 2015 19:16
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What do Call of Iron and The Flesh is Weak do?
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Jun 28, 2015 19:40
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As an aside, here is friday's goonmeet: Xun is in red, Im in center. My roomies and gf are on the left of me.
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Jun 28, 2015 19:43
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I think we need some more stat-ups, particularly if we're going to keep fighting in giant power armor. So I vote: 100 XP Deceive +20 Forbidden Lore (Admech) Insanity -2 Sound Constitution 200 XP: Diplomacy +10 Interrogation 250 XP: WS Simple Advance BS Simple Advance 500 XP Int Trained WS Intermediate That should be 2400 xp (there are two insanity reductions).
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Current vote: 500 Flesh is Weak x x x 500 Peer (AM) x x x 200 Mechadendrite Use (gun) x x x 100 FL (Admech) x x x 100 Sound Con x x x 250 WS simple x x x 100 Combat Master x x 100 Basic Weapon Training (prim) x x 100 Gun Blessing x x 100 Hatred (DM) x x 100 Bulging Biceps x x 200 interrogation x x 100 Gun Blessing x 100 Ciphers (Recong) x 100 Carouse x 200 Mecha Use (Medicae) x 200 Tech Knock x 300 Master Orator x 100 Deceive +20 x 200 Insanity -2 x 200 Diplomacy +10 x 250 BS Simple x 500 Int Trained x 500 WS Intermediate x Loel fucked around with this message at 19:59 on Jun 28, 2015 |
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