"Stand ready" I whisper to Markus and Merril, before I sprint all out down the hall, hurdling through the zero-G space, monobarong in one hand, bolt pistol in the other, ready to fall upon the shape--if there's actually anything here--with whichever looks to be more efficacious.

Detail 2 men to accompany the poor victim back, I will lead the rest along the blood trail. "Be strong and sure in the Emperor's light. Clearly, there are horrors ahead. But we WILL save the children...else avenge them in the Omnissiah's name should they be beyond saving. SUFFER NOT THE ALIEN!&...

whispering on the bead, "Follow the enginseer and adepts lead until I can get there"

Quickly moving, tracking in on the movement my Array detected.

Awaiting the oncoming people...bolt-pistols ready....indicate to my squad to take cover, be ready to fire when I do, no sooner.

"Gorn, permission granted."

"Greeder, I will be there shortly. There is a missing team in some trouble, lost communication. I will need to resolve that situation first. For now, get all the information you can on the bodies there....names, clans, everything."

"Hector, await the tech-priest."

"Huertegen, since there's no response, return."

When the broken transmission comes in, confer with Adjent to determine which team it is (by check-in with everyone), and WHERE they last were...then lead Reaction Group to their aid.

"Hector, wait one. I will confer with the enginseers as to how we may be able to open the lock"....bead call.... "Atamiel, carry on. If whatever is moving is not responding aloud to the clansfolk calling for the children, then you may fire upon it...." "Huertegen, children o...

"I cannot allow the mere appearance of suspicion to open fire. Consider...if a child is hiding, cowering under a scrap of blanket...the moving mass might well seem suspicious, and then we will have killed those we seek to rescue. Attempt to ascertain if it is a threat or not...but one warning i...

...2 dozen teams. Each team is 3 of my folks, one person who has some knowledge of the area, one who shows skill with weapons (las, slugthrower, whatever), and one who is well-known to as many of the missing as possible.

OOC--PM for other part of prep...not sure how to phrase in 40k terminology...

"What I need most are people who know the area. Given what you say of the reputation of this are, I realize knowledgeable guides may be very few. Also people who are well-known by the missing. And, again, those who can demonstrate combat skills. I do not discount the Emperor's favor, those who ...

"I am not gifted with words,so I will keep this simple. I am seeking the missing children. As you live in various areas of the ship, I'm certain your clans know far more about the layout and hiding spaces, and perils, than I do. I would like to send pairs of armsmen with one or two of your peop...

Drak-Kun wanders the halls of the Invictus, leaving word with the various clans that he wishes to speak to the Elders, concerning organizing a search as soon as possible for missing children who had been serving as emergency messengers.

--at first opportunity (meaning, when the Rogue trader is not busy), approach Garrius-- "Lord Amphael, I am given to understand you will be attending the Ball. Would my presence be desired as your bodyguard? I ask, as the machinations of the nobility, what is proper, and improper, are beyond my...

"I can certainly select someone to accompany you personally. However, given the lack of knowledge concerning the perils here, I would offer to discreetly shadow you and your escort. Obviously, I'll not be able to follow everywhere, but a strong backup within close proximity would be advisable, ...

Once the exhibition is set, Drak-Kung turns his attention to the Seneshcal's requests. Carefully looking over the personnel files and service records, a rotation schedule is worked out, 4-6 hour shifts, a rotation of shifts so no one is stuck always on a shift they dislike. And her Hell-Pistol is st...

/OOC---sorry for the lack of posting, been a bit distracted lately..


"Indeed, once we approach the planet, a match between us would be most welcome."

[ This encounter happens a day after Zarkov's last post. The encounter is intended for Drak-Kung ] 'Master-at-Arms,' Trulitch nods, 'we finally meet. I've been watching your . . . what are they? Soldiers? I'm not sure. Not a one of them would have lasted five minutes in my old Company. You train th...

From: Security Chief Drak-Kung To: Lord Garrius Amphael Subject: Belowdecks Wych Affair My Lord When I was first apprised of the Wych, I was uncertain as to the veracity of the assertions, as a malcontent was fomenting a lynch-mob mentality among some upper-deck crew to offer some belowdecks scum, ...

Edit: Montresor, shall I go back and edit my previous two posts, to reverse the order? Since I've finished the report now... seems like it should go before the hallway scene. No, that's ok. Some players may miss it if you do. Drak-Kung: In case you hadn't been checking, there have been a number of ...

Undaunted by the flames, Drak-Kung stands resolute and shoots at the pyromaniacal psyker. For the flames can but consume his body....the wych's cult imperils the very soul.