+++ VOX INTERCEPT: I6:A1-3781
+++ VOX NODE: 430.823.023.2
+++ BATTLE PROTOCOL: VERMILLION
SOURCE 1: Are all defense systems online?
SOURCE 2: Yes, M'Lord, all systems are green across the board.
SOURCE 1: Is "it" ready?
SOURCE 2: Yes, M'Lord, Victa Vult signals that it is ready and...waiting.
+++ VOX INTERCEPT: I6:A1-3781
+++ VOX NODE: 430.823.023.2
+++ BATTLE PROTOCOL: VERMILLION
+++ VOX NODE: 430.823.023.2
+++ BATTLE PROTOCOL: VERMILLION
SOURCE 1: Are all defense systems online?
SOURCE 2: Yes, M'Lord, all systems are green across the board.
SOURCE 1: Is "it" ready?
SOURCE 2: Yes, M'Lord, Victa Vult signals that it is ready and...waiting.
+++ VOX INTERCEPT: I6:A1-3781
+++ VOX NODE: 430.823.023.2
+++ BATTLE PROTOCOL: VERMILLION
I must admit that my spirits are deeply troubled.
As inexplicable and unannounced as their arrival, the Eldar kin vanished from the battlefield as smoke scattered by a sudden wind. As the hours grew into days, it appeared as if they were no longer present, and a certain lift in our demeanors could be observed. We had bested them.
We had defended our honor and that of our Emperor.
Unfortunately, Lord Coteaz remained in foul humors. We continued to lose psykers at an alarming rate and the Brothers from Titan seemed to show up at the most unusual of times, silent, yet equipped as for imminent violence.
These observations cannot reconcile. What is it that I am missing.
During the lull, the Mechanium began to develop a reinforced position just outside of the artifact. Fortifications and all manner of protective weaponry can be evidenced from our positions. It is clear to me and should be obvious to even the most casual observer, we intend to stay.
The "no man's land", a zone of desolation remains isolated from our occupying forces. No one dares remain close to the artifact any longer than absolutely necessary. We have already seen confirmed, that that way lies the path to madness.
In a brief fit of rage, one of the attendant munitorium officers initiated live fire into the artifact, sadly with no observable results. What has set the rest of the garrison force on edge is the apparent disappearance of the officer who to date, remains absent without authorization despite multiple search parties most energetic efforts.
It is comforting to know that resources, hitherto unknown to my office have materialized by the direct request of Lord Coteaz, thus placing us in a stronger position than what we initiated actions with.
I should feel confident in our resolve, take comfort in our strength.
Emperor have mercy upon my soul, I do not.
To be continued...
As inexplicable and unannounced as their arrival, the Eldar kin vanished from the battlefield as smoke scattered by a sudden wind. As the hours grew into days, it appeared as if they were no longer present, and a certain lift in our demeanors could be observed. We had bested them.
We had defended our honor and that of our Emperor.
Unfortunately, Lord Coteaz remained in foul humors. We continued to lose psykers at an alarming rate and the Brothers from Titan seemed to show up at the most unusual of times, silent, yet equipped as for imminent violence.
These observations cannot reconcile. What is it that I am missing.
During the lull, the Mechanium began to develop a reinforced position just outside of the artifact. Fortifications and all manner of protective weaponry can be evidenced from our positions. It is clear to me and should be obvious to even the most casual observer, we intend to stay.
The "no man's land", a zone of desolation remains isolated from our occupying forces. No one dares remain close to the artifact any longer than absolutely necessary. We have already seen confirmed, that that way lies the path to madness.
In a brief fit of rage, one of the attendant munitorium officers initiated live fire into the artifact, sadly with no observable results. What has set the rest of the garrison force on edge is the apparent disappearance of the officer who to date, remains absent without authorization despite multiple search parties most energetic efforts.
It is comforting to know that resources, hitherto unknown to my office have materialized by the direct request of Lord Coteaz, thus placing us in a stronger position than what we initiated actions with.
I should feel confident in our resolve, take comfort in our strength.
Emperor have mercy upon my soul, I do not.
To be continued...
