"What was the original reason for going here, then? We are still suspecting them, are we?" Gregor could feel the eyes of the templar left behind him at his back. *This was getting complicated really fast. Could it be, that the whole operation was a personal vendetta of our Inquisitor? At least Black templars employed no librarians due to some prejudices against psykers..* He extended his mind over the area while recessing around the templars to give them no possibility to sense anything.
~~ BT 4 ~~ "Are you alright, Scion of Mars?" The Black Templar inquired, grabbing him at his arm to prevent him from fall which he assumed would happen. He let go of him as soon as he regained footing. As for the report that returned to the Techsorcist gave nothing abnormal back. There was physical minor damage to the Armor, everything else was intact. As for the Black Templar himself was in good physical condition, also here - nothing of abnormality for an Angel of Death. Through the 'hack', Hyspasian learned that the Templar's name was 'Wilmark'. ~~ Konrad Marburg to Hyspasian ~~ "I wished one of them would. Then at least they would have the guts to insult us and give us proof of their fear, which would be proof for wrong-doing." Konrad replied, surprisingly relaxed, almost as if he knew that an escalation was going to happen. "High Marshal Helbrecht asked me to. He is a personal friend and the chief-in-command of the entire Black Templar force. His suspicion of treason among Actoan's crusade is good enough for me to investigate." The Inquisitor clarified. ~~ For All ~~ As the group continued, over another major hill, they could see the ruined fort they were marching toward to. It was still quite far away, but it was an awful sight. Dead Templar and destroyed vehicles everywhere., however the Templar were gathered - laying shoulder to shoulder in multiple rows next to each other. No sign of intact Ork corpses, except their burned leftovers. The fights were long enough ago that all machines that once burned were distinguished completely and that the vegetation minimally started to restore again from what has become a wasteland. The green plains they just wandered on suddenly stopped in this brown-blackish wasteland of destruction. Among this all, there was no life at all in the immediate area, except... For the Grey Knights who could pick up a weak, human psychic signal. Somewhere to the east, where barely anything of a once-Thunderhawk remained. Only the rear remained with the attached Rhino having been halfway crushed beneath the Thunderhawk. "We fought here for three days, slaughtering our way through the Green Tides until a secondary force finally could claim their fort and completely obliterate it, destroying a local boss in the meanwhile. With their morale crushed we finally gained the upper-hand and slaughtered them like animals. While it claimed many Templar, it was through and through necessary and overall successful, as it had become a major outpost from which we could continue our operations on." Marshal Actoan explained to the Marburgs and the rest of the group as they made their way through the battlefield. OOC: Reminders & Inventory List: Konrad Marburg [ @Uriel1339 ] - Lord Inquisitor 3 Witch Bolt Clips, 1 Psyk-Out Grenade, 2 Incineration Grenades, 1 First Aid Kit Haras Ilior [ @BadDo9 ] - GK 1 Incineration Grenade, 1 Krak Grenade, 1 Frag Grenade, 1 First Aid Kit Gladius Tiberion [ @MetalDog4 ] - Scion 2 Krak Grenades, 1 Frag Grenade, 3 Kraken Clips, 1 First Aid Kit Lorelei Kirsten Marburg [ @Casavay ] - Crusader 3 concussion grenades, 1 First Aid Kit Sicarius [ @WanderingJester ] - GK 1 Psyk-out Grenade, 1 Hallucinogen grenade, 1 virus grenade (orks). 1 tempest, 1 dragonfire, 1 vengence clip, 1 First Aid Kit Orion [ @Grall_Stonefist ] - GK 1 Plasma Grenade, 2 Frag Grenades, 1 First Aid Kit Octavir Telion [ @matt23 ] - GK 2 incendiary grenades and 1 Psyk-out grenade. 1 witchbolt clip and two dragonfire, 1 First Aid Kit Father Dio Iustus Fraunclin [ @DaKaptin ] - Banisher 1 Incineration Grenade, 1 Krak Grenade, 1 Frag Grenade, 1 First Aid Kit Gregor [ @Schalli ] - GK 1 Toxin Gas Grenade, 2 Psyk-Out Grenades, 1 hellfire clip, 2 kraken bolt ones, 1 First Aid Kit Hyspasian Zeth [ @High_Adept_Zeth ] - Techsorcist 1 Vortex Grenade, 1 First Aid Kit OOC - Armory Help: Grenades - http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Grenade Ammunition (Bolt) - http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Boltgun#Ammunition_Types
Hyspasian merely nodded in acknowledgement to the Templar`s gesture.The Astartes was surprising gentle,but the potent force in his grip could be felt...and it was terrible. "Gratitude upon thee Astartes.Old age.I`ve seen better days."blurted Techscorcist as he continued on his way voxing to the group. ++"I sense no corruption in their machine spirit or flesh.If corruption is present,then it wormed its way into an individual or they are not aware of it.Astartes are not easy prey for the corrupting forces of Chaos...the psychomatic mental discipline ordains it so,Lord Inquisitor.Whatever has befallen them is either extremely sublime or very,very powerful."++ spoke Techscorcist as he took in the sight of the battlefield.Many a dead lay on the ground in ordered rows,a price they seemed willing to pay. But still it was horrifying to see so many Angels dead.It only spoke of the horror of the battlefield and the great struggle against the vile alien on this planet. Techscorcist mused on Inquisitors words for the moment,understanding and sharing his frustration,over the hidden enemies and the ways of subterfuge. What interested Techscorcist more is Lord Inquisitor`s cover story that he gave to Lord Actoan.Artifacts of xenos origin in the nearby ruins.Was Inquisitor fabricating it...or was he using the data Hyspasian gave him on the local excavations on the ruins of Dar Laq? Time will tell...and Hyspasian held his hand on the thumb of his Gamma Pistol,all covered by several layers of robe.None would suspect a frail,overly-augmented,old man to be specially competent,especially after his stunt.
The Astartes simply nodded to the Techsorcist and scanned the area again, returning to his vigilant duties of protecting the group. "Affirmative, Hyspasian." Konrad Marburg provided as response, acknowledging his report as the group marched on. OOC: Waiting on other ppls responding, especially a Grey Knight potentially?
Father Dio <before> "That my son... is a story for another time. If we both survive the coming trial, then I will tell you. Go with the God-Emperor's love in your heart and his fury in hand." Dio emphasizes the last part by taking his Lathe Pattern Thunder Hammer and pack. Stering the ancient weapon from its rest. "Foehammer, time to work." Dio collects one frag, one krak, and one incendiary grenade. Dismissing the bolter based weapons. Instead choosing an infernal pistol for practical reasons. 'Don't need to be slowed down by unnecessary indulgences.' <now> ...
"And nothing about the ork foes was strange or different?" Octavir looked around at all the Templars as his paranoia continued.
OOC: Unless you would react to the food I gave you, mr. Greyknight. Roleplay is about interacting with the environment and immediate situation - if you feel lost, state so that I can do something about it. But this is not just go and kill stuff
Sicarus looked at the Inquisitor for a second before telling him on the private vox channel. "Sir, weak psychic human signal in the area. Orders?"
<Gladius Tiberion> "Must have been one hell of a battle..." He muttered to himself. He had seem death before, much more than this, but they were always Guardsmen or xenos, not the Emperor's Angels of Death
