"Well that is diferent" as he spoke the dread spoke he chuckled "brother marmoroth on your permision i will show what we saw to all who want to see it, the same way i showed you my visions when we worked in team lightbringer" with that he looked at his old freind
"Be my guest, just be careful, human mind can be easily overwhelmed with such images," the Chaplain warned.
Volorox looked to the dreadnought. "I would like to see the vision." replying to him as he offered it to them. "I have one question Do we know the previous numbers of the angels of absolution before they wen;t to cadia to join in efforts of stopping the black crusade?" he asked trying to get a estimate of how many there were on the plant.
"Yes, we have that information," it was the Commissar who replied to Volorox. "Hundred of them, not more not less."
As the vision concludes, Draconion sits bolt upright, his eyes still emitting orange sparks as the last of the psychic energy dissipates. As Tempestus volunteers to share the visions with direct mind-to-mind contact with the others, he unlocks his archival tome and, flipping open to a blank page, begins penning down the details of the ritual and their findings in exacting detail. That done, he adds his prognosticator's analysis. Analysis: Prognostication shows multiple signs and symptoms of recent Ruinous corruption on Knosos - prime nexi are golden-armoured man, Angels of Absolution Chapter keep and Nurglesque daemonic presence dark side of second moon (c/f Sombor insurrection - very likely same daemon). Symbolism and prior experience strongly suggest Alpha Legion as primary executor of daemon agonist's will. Daemon agonist seeks artefact of great psychic significance hidden beneath Angels of Absolution Chapter keep on Knosos. High likelihood of total corruption of Angels of Absolution presence on Knosos, with possibility of Chapter-wide endemic. Indicator of remaining incorrupt loyalist element, possibly Librarian Lukion, who was identified as sending distress signal.
OOC I'll speed it up a bit While Draconion was busy writing what he saw, Tempestus used his powers and shared the vision with everyone else, showing only images and hiding the feelings in case they prove to be more than what untrained mind could handle. When everyone was familiar with the opposition, the Chaplain continued. "As we deploy on the ground, our human friends will lead the charge of our forces while the main force of our Space Marines shall go as shock troops and fight where needed. The fortress doesn't have big guns but nor do we, so this will have to be done the old-fashioned way, with the Emperor's mailed fist breaking open the castle's doors and storming in the breach." "Our force shall be divided in three parts: two wings and center. Our Predator and three Leman Russ tanks shall lead it and head straight towards the gates, while other two flanks will guard them, they being centered around two remaining tanks. Angelous and Sirius, you two will be deployed in our Rhino and move around the battlefield, helping the wounded." "For the opposition, we are expecting Space Marines which means the fighting will be bloody, however our own troops are familiar with fighting difficult enemies, so they shall not falter. But we must also not forget the one who sent their signal, so we need someone to go there and check it out." "Draconion, you shall take the Thunderhawk and while we deploy, under the veil of secrecy you shall go to its last known location and try to find Lukion, if he still lives. When you find him, you know what to do - interrogate him and if he is compromised, deal with it. Steinar shall assist you in this, in case you require backup. I hope you know how to fly a Thunderhawk," the man added with a smile. "As for the ground force, overall command shall be mine of course, but I can't be everywhere at once. Therefore, our Brother Feron will be in charge of the center and you will all listen to his commands, given that he is a proven combatant I know I made the right choice. Besides him, we shall need more people in the main force: Jean, Fenix, Edd and you Rocky, but only if you chose so for I don't think a pitched battle is a place for a Ratling. If you wish, you can stay aboard "Angelfall" and I won't think ill of you." "Left flank shall be held by Tempestus, it will be the backbone of our force and I trust my old friend can hold his own against couple of traitors? You don't have to worry though, you'll have quite enough soldiers to watch your back" the Chaplain joked a bit. "For the right flank, I want you to try and relief our main force if it stumbles upon too strong of an opposition. That's why you are going to be equipped with the only different variant of our tank which is the Leman Russ Demolisher (OOC other 4 are classic versions). Your task shall be to punch a hole in the side wall and if needed, flank our enemy from that side by taking the outer keep behind their back. Dorallius, you shall lead this force alongside Sir Knight, who I think will have good time charging across the battlefield on his mighty steed!" "Like I mentioned earlier, rest of us will move around and deploy where needed. If you don't have any questions, make your way to the armory and get your equipment, after which proceed to the hangar and await for landfall. The Emperor watch over you brothers." OOC in armory, you can take 3 grenades (stun, frag, krak, plasma, incendiary, blind) and two clips of ammo (stalker, hellfire, dragonfire, metal storm, kraken, vengeance). As the Commissar saluted and went to prepare his troops, the crowd began to disperse. But before the Chaplain went to take his weapons, he waved over to where the Salamander was standing. "Brother @Draconion , a word if you will," Marmaroth said as he moved a bit further away from the group, wanting to speak to the Librarian in private. OOC so, once again I'm dividing the force lol as always, if you don't like it or you wish your chars to be in a different place or not be in the leading role, write it and we shall change it! Team Finding Lukion: @Draconion Steinar Center Force (aka our mailed fist!): Feron @DeranVendar Jean @Shadhunter Edd (& Rocky?) @DaKaptin Fenix @PorOborosCain Sitri (with his Predator) Commissar Strauss Left flank\wing (support): Tempestus @lord-watchman Right flank\wing (demolition experts): Dorallius @Grall_Stonefist Sigismund @Loldoom Chaplain's "guard" (shock troops): Icelos @Xaphen Creature @Grall_Stonefist Amraphel @DeathKorpsOfKrieg Volorox @Vulpas Marmaroth Kajar Gaius
Draconion beams at Feron as Marmaroth announces his position in the field. "Lead well, Force Commander," he says, giving the elder Salamander a punch on the pauldron for luck. As Marmaroth summons him to private conference, he responds with a nod and steps to follow. "At once, Commander."
"so im guarding the left flank" as he spoke he chuckled "at least i wont be interupted if i go on a killing spree"
Finishing his hushed conversation with Marmaroth, Draconion excuses himself with a bow and heads to the armoury, where he picks up two clips of Vengeance rounds for his pistol and three plasma grenades. Making his way thence to the main hangar, he picks up Steinar and boards the Thunderhawk, where he proceeds to run the craft through its preflight checks.
