"So.." The General spoke, a slight ruffle going through his moustache, "so that we will not waste the entire week on this matter, I would like to pass a slight vote on the carrier. I personally would suggest your Enginseer to carry it."
"No offense, but I do not like to trust it into a member of the Mechanicus. They are honorable and we need them no question. But I would prefer a true human being carrying the Beacon, Sir." Jens Ravenstein threw in, referring to their Sergeant with a gesture.
"As thou wilt," Valfjar nodded in acknowledgement, "You are free to choose who carries it, I will not decide it for you." At least not yet, he added in his mind and exchanged a quick look with his aide.
Lucius glanced at Jens. A look of question in his eye. What was wrong with the mechanical one to carry it he thought
Tech-Priest stood up as a thunderbolt hit him...an unusualy speed and reflex for someone looking so gaunt and slow.He broadcasted a bit too loud on his vox-broadcast in High Gothic: "There is none more skilled then Adepts of Mechanicum to operate any piece of sacred and sanctioned technology of the Imperium,of that be sure Guardsmen Jens Ravenstein,tyranid slayer.I would propose to this expedition that i maintain and appease the beackon Machine Spirit on regular basis.Of that...who carries it..i propose myself and the Sergeant and/or Lady Cadet Commisar Lenora Kalten.The weight of responsibility of such important technology to this expeditition should be fully burdened on the higher cadre. We will not move it much anyway."said Enginseer Zeth with unnecessary citing of full names and last names as it is the usual of Mechanicum. The Servo-arm started whirling and the Power Axe in his hand started shaking as if the Enginseer was using it more as a stick for walking and not as a weapon.
General Valfjar looked at the enginseer approvingly, "That is exactly why I suggested you initially, for your experience in the arts of the sacred technologies." "And for the fact that you might be able to repair it if someone goes and breaks it," Eljor Tolza added with a smile, "But alas, it is not for us to decide, it is your decision."
"I Agree with the techpriest they usualy know how to fix and operate the stuff and i dont think i would be a good idea becuse I am carrying explosives. Explosives and radars dont mix very well." Nathan said his rebreather still hiding his mouth.
