Greetings and welcome to all concerned. First off, if you are not a player in this game please Do not post in this thread! If you are interested in becoming part of this game of Genestealer check out the Registration Thread for Game 2 as it's where some early registration for Game 3 will begin.

Dramatis Personae

Still alive

BrotherStynier
Frenzied Potato
Valhallan42nd
Dark Lord Seanron
Gwar!
Ultrafool


Joined the Choir Invisible
lord of the ghosts (lynched Day 1) - Imperial Citizen
Mekboy (killed Night 1) - Imperial Citizen
airman (lynched Day 2) - Imperial Citizen
Orekosaurus (killed Night 2) - Imperial Citizen
Manchu (killed Night 2) - Night Lords Aspirant
Drk_Oblitr8r (lynched Day 3) - Imperial Citizen
Gornall (killed Night 3) - Imperial Citizen
Lord-Loss (lynched Day 4) - Imperial Citizen
Demogerg (killed Night 4) - Imperial Citizen

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Okay FOR THE PLAYERS! Your roles have been sent to you via PM. All roles were decided by me via a few dice rolls and were completely random. I will verify that there is at least one pro-town role (like an Inquisitor or Doctor) and that there are two Genestealers in your midst.

Rules

Votes

1) Votes must be in bold, if you do not bold your vote it will not be counted. This is a good vote - Vote: Gwar! this is a not good vote - Vote:Gwar!.

2) Please unvote if necessary before casting a new vote, it makes counting them much easier. (you are allowed to unvote as many times as you wish during a day cycle, so feel free to keep shifting your vote around as your suspicions change)

3) Lynching will require a simple majority of votes. Once a player has reached the necessary majority, their pleas are useless and any attempts to unvote will be unheeded. Thus, as soon as any player has a majority vote that player will be lynched and all subsequent voting does not count. Feel free to post other thoughts while waiting for the lynch scene if you desire. With 7 alive 4 votes are required to lynch. With 3 alive, 2 votes would be required. Ect. ect.

4) You may vote: no lynch. If No Lynch is the majority votes at any time then the day will end with no lynch and move on to the night phase.

5) Vote counts will be tabulated and posted by me at semi-regular intervals or when requested.


Deadlines

1) I will be enforcing a fixed three week Day Phase deadline. All Night Phases have a 72 hour deadline. Deadlines will be counted from the Moderator (my) story posts that will initiate each day and night phase.

2) At the three week deadline lynching will require the same number of votes as usual, if this number is not reached the day will end 'no lynch'.

3) If you have a night choice to make, it is due by the posted deadline. I will not wait for you. If you do not submit a choice to me then nothing will happen... at all... not even a little bit.


Posting

1) The game is not to be discussed outside the thread unless your role specifically states that you may do so – and then only at night. Honor system is in effect.

2) Once your death scene has been posted, you’re dead. Stop typing. A single “Bah, you fools!” type post is allowable, but no more please.

3) No small or invisible text. Don’t edit/delete previously submitted posts either. Secret codes worked into your regular text are allowable. Going back and editing a post may be grounds for disqualification from the game based on my whim.

4) Don’t quote any PMs from me. If you do, I will be most unhappy. Do not metagame by using any part of role PMs to figure out what roles others may or may not have (i.e. 'everyone post the third letter from the second line of their role PM') Any such metagame activity will result in a modkill (in other words, I'll declare you dead and the game will move to the next phase)

5) If you anticipate being unavailable for more than 3 days, please post a notice to that effect in the thread. Treat this game as a commitment. Be considerate – don’t leave us hanging.

6) Game Mods are human (allegedly), if I make a mistake please PM me I will rectify the mistake as soon as I can.

7) Please bold anything you want me to see.. Also, please try to avoid bolding anything else to ensure I DO see the ones I need to.

Prods aka 'That guy hasn't posted in a while'

1)A player will get prodded if they have been inactive for three days.

2)Weekends count as one day. (ie If your last post is on a Thursday you will not be prodded till the Monday following)

3) If you do not pick up your prod/post in game within 48 hours of it being sent I will start to look for a replacement.

4) Please post in game if you are going to be unavailable for more than 48 hours.

Misc

Remember, it’s a game and it’s supposed to be fun. Be nice to your fellow players.

If you have a problem in game please PM me to discuss it.

The rules etc can and will be edited at any point if I deem it necessary.

Breaking the rules can be bad for your health, I reserve the right to modkill for serious/repeated naughtiness.

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First Story Post - start of Day 1 - start of three week timer
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Captain Dea Dmeat of the Holy Imperial Navy stepped out of the pilot's cabin to regard the fifteen of you.

"We're about ready to make the jump into the Warp," she announced grimly. "I suggest you all strap in and I hope you really enjoyed your lunches because there's a pretty good chance you'll be tasting them again." She laughed merrily at her own joke. "In any case, we should be arriving at Holy Terra soon enough."

You had all paid quite a bit of money (for some of you almost your whole life savings) in order to earn a spot on this glorious pilgrimage vessel. You would be traveling to the heart of enlightenment itself, you were going to be arriving in a few short days at Holy Terra, there to see the places where the God Emperor of Mankind had actually strode across now sacred ground. You would have a chance to see the amazing glory of the Imperial Palace, home of the Astronomicon and the shining beacon of hope and glory within this accursed universe. The crossing over into Warp Space is horrible indeed and you regret having to eat the stale ration bar that you had been provided. Still, your belief in the glory of the Emperor allows you to swallow back the dark urgings of inner sickness (Nurgle sent, no doubt) and soon the strange sensations mostly pass to leave you with the cold certainty that you are within the Warp and only the Light of The Emperor can guide you to Terra now. As you fall asleep your mind is filled with the glories and wonders soon to be made manifest before your eyes, and a relaxed assuredness in Captain Dea Dmeat, for she has performed this journey hundreds of times, as long as she is alive you suspect you will have nothing to fear...

Captain Dea Dmeat is quite dead. During the night someone hot wired the cabin doors and assaulted her. Investigating the body you realize she was attacked by two assailants. It appears clear to you all that there are some heretics amongst you. Thankfully the ship is on autopilot at the moment, and the Astropath is safe within the reinforced anti-gravity chamber from which he guides the ship. You reassure yourselves the Geller field is actiive and strong and then all quietly regard each other.

This vessel is headed for Holy Terra and there is the taint of the mutant aboard it. Clearly you have to agree who the culprit(s) are and purge them with fire (because purging with fire in a space ship with a recycled and controlled oxygen supply is a good idea).

It is Day 1, with fifteen alive it will take eight to lynch.

*looks around sheepishly*

hello?

Is anybody there?

Shhhhh.....Silence Demogerg we know not what kind of foul xenos scum is lurking in this holy vessal.

Silence only plays into the hands of fear, and fear leaves one open to the heretic.

It does appear that there is only 2 outcomes to this situation, either we purge the heretics and make it to Holy Terra, or the heretics overwhelm us, and this vessel is engulfed in cleansing fire before reaching its destination. The Emperor will see to it; the heretics are the ones who need to be afraid.

*Surveys the other "survivors"*

We must be vigilant and quickly root out the unclean among us. Delay only allows the heretics to sow their doubt within the weak-minded.

We Shall not fail, for failing in this task would be failing the holy Emperor and that I shall not do.

Wretched heretics! Do they seek to defile even holy Terra itself? What utter foolishness! I did not scrimp and save these past decades, sacrificing all that I had, so as to finally lay eyes upon His Divine Majesty's shining palace alongside of such repugnant company. The matter must be settled before we reach our sacred destination. The scum cannot be allowed to set so much as one foot upon that hallowed ground. I suggest we all get everything out into the open. In my own extensive experience, the quiet ones are to be tortured first.

Manchu wrote:Wretched heretics! Do they seek to defile even holy Terra itself? What utter foolishness! I did not scrimp and save these past decades, sacrificing all that I had, so as to finally lay eyes upon His Divine Majesty's shining palace alongside of such repugnant company. The matter must be settled before we reach our sacred destination. The scum cannot be allowed to set so much as one foot upon that hallowed ground. I suggest we all get everything out into the open. In my own extensive experience, the quiet ones are to be tortured first.

Hasty words my friend, while you seem to have gained the beloved Emperor's leadership skill, you lack His Divine Majesty's heart.

[Interjection] There are many things you could fail in Loss, regardless of The Emperor's Attention or not.

[correction] what you logically mean is failure here is fatal to your lifesigns.

[conclusion] so it is not a fear of failing the Emperor, but a fear in your own mortality, or to be more precise, the ending of ones mortality.

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[secondary conclusion] judging by pupil dialation, sweat patterns and humidity of the air around you I would surmise that it is fear you are all feeling, and quite correctly. But is it fear of death...or fear of discovery.

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I do not fear death Dark Lord Seanron! I fear that we will never reach beloved Terra.....I fear that I will never gaze upon the His Divine Majesty's palace, I fear that I shall never enter The Holy Church's of Terra, I fear that I shall not step, were once the Holy Emperor stepped.

Yammering on like a typical cogboy. I've seen a few of your kind get their gears stripped in the underhive by chemers hardly out of their nappies for running off at the vox like that. Even so, he has a point. Failing the Emperor in this is a death sentence, to be sure. But what's a tech-priest doing headed for Terra? Don't your lot have their own shrine hidden away in some factory on Mars?

OOC: Since when did we start letting Necrons on these voyages?

IC: While I agree with Manchu's desire to attack the problem head-on, he's zealousness and outrage almost seem forced. Also, how does he manage to have "extensive" experience with heresy? *makes the "I'm watching you signal"

[amusement] If by lot, you mean the Holy Body of The Church Mechanicus, then yes, there are other shrines in the universe.

[correction] I go to visit the resting place and home of the Omnissiah

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[explanation] this is part of the Machine Rights, to truly become one with the machine singularity. To even process the image of the Omnissiah/Emperors palace is one of our most divine rituals.[explanation ends]

*Valhallan walks in arms overloaded with scrolls and books. Seeing Captain Dea Dmeat's corpse, he turns pale, almost dropping the scrolls*

Sweet Merciful Emperor!

Who could have done this to the captain? I think I'm going to be sick...

I brought the ship's cargo manifests, and I didn't see anything suspicious in them. The traitors have to be among us.

No experience with heresy, Gornall, just an old hiveboy turned Arbitor. I've skinned a few of the sheepish ones to get them talking is all I mean. As for me, I'm going to Terra because I've seen the light. I'm sick and tired of dealing with scummers who damn themselves with every breath, consigning their souls to the warp for a crate of amsec or a lot less. ::makes the sign of the Aquila:: I started listening hard to the priests, praying to the Emperor every day and night. So I gave it all up for Him, to come to Terra and gaze on His glorious palace. So you can see why I am not willing to share this ride with a pack of nasties, whether xenos or mutant or heretic or--most likely--all three.

[query] Subject Manchu: how is it you have come to be aboard this blessed machine?

[analysis] If you are aboard this holy vessel, then it leads to the deduction that your financial resources must be vast indeed?

[conclusion] how could you have seen {loading euphamism} 'my lot' in an Underhive? Logic dictates that only the poorest of individuals reside in the deepest parts of thos fine structures. [end enquiry]

I assume I just answered your question, Redrobe?

[further analysis] furthermore, the last time i checked, which was exactly 45899.05 hours ago, I would conclude that an Arbiters Credit Allotment would not allow for such extravagencies.

No experience with heresy, Gornall, just an old hiveboy turned Arbitor. I've skinned a few of the sheepish ones to get them talking is all I mean. As for me, I'm going to Terra because I've seen the light. I'm sick and tired of dealing with scummers who damn themselves with every breath, consigning their souls to the warp for a crate of amsec or a lot less. ::makes the sign of the Aquila:: I started listening hard to the priests, praying to the Emperor every day and night. So I gave it all up for Him, to come to Terra and gaze on His glorious palace. So you can see why I am not willing to share this ride with a pack of nasties, whether xenos or mutant or heretic or--most likely--all three.

*Nods slowly at Manchu's reply*

timing edit OOC: I got ninjaed by the Necron-sympathizer. This was a direct reply to the quoted post.

No, not even ten rotations worth would cut it. But I've been saving, as I said, for these past decades because I knew there must be more to my life than throwing lowlifes into the dungeon. Looks like the Emperor has one more beat for me to walk, however, but this time we'll skip the cells and go right to the execution. And don't think that I'm-just-an-innocent-cogitator act will work on me, cogboy. There's still flesh and bone in there to be corrupted.

*edit* OOC: Don't be afraid of getting into character, guys. It really makes things more interesting and gives us more to base our voting on than just screaming "You're the genestealer!!!" Unless you don't want us to have more to go on . . . you genestealer!!!

Aaaargh! Evil aliens aboard this ship headed the Most Holy Terra (may it forever be blessed by the God-Emperor and Savior of mankind). I thought that the sheer amount of faith gathered among us would have deterred such Xenos scum to attack this ship. There must be aliens among us even as we speak!

*Puts back to wall*

Manchu wrote:No, not even ten rotations worth would cut it. But I've been saving, as I said, for these past decades because I knew there must be more to my life than throwing lowlifes into the dungeon. Looks like the Emperor has one more beat for me to walk, however, but this time we'll skip the cells and go right to the execution. And don't think that I'm-just-an-innocent-cogitator act will work on me, cogboy. There's still flesh and bone in there to be corrupted.

[correction] a cogitator is incapable of guilt or innocence. It is a cogitator.

[agreement] you're analysis of my form is accurate Manchu, I do still bear the burdeon of the wretched weakness of flesh. My supplication before the Omnissiah shall bring me closer to the perfection of the machine singularity.

[insight] in this manner, you and I are more alike than you suggest. We are both pilgrims on a blessed journey.

DarkLordSeanron, an Arbitor would have just as much opportunity to amass the needed credits as a lowly servitor, so be careful as you level accusations. Like Manchu, I do not take your devotion to the Emperor as a given.

I just don't understand how this could have happened. We were all scanned when we were brought on board. I have the records right here. *fumbles through scrolls with ink stained hands, nervous sweat forming on his shaved pate*

Here! I looked us all up, and there were no mutations found. This ship was bound for Holy Terra! They scanned us twice!

Gornall wrote:DarkLordSeanron, an Arbitor would have just as much opportunity to amass the needed credits as a lowly servitor, so be careful as you level accusations. Like Manchu, I do not take your devotion to the Emperor as a given.

[corection] I simply postualted that an arbiters credit accumulation rate, coupled with various external factors, it would take a time period of at least 9.25 Terran Cycles to accumulate the neccesary funds to finance such a voyage.

[further correction] there was no accusation in my tone, I simply stated a logical conclusion with all available data.

[suspision] i do however, find your sibilance toward Manchu questionable...are you familiar with each other beyond these circumstances.

[footnote] as a QUOTE: faithful individual END QUOTE! you should deduce that I do not require anyone else to recognise my faith but myself.

Even moreso, how did these heretical xenos mutants pass through into the Most Holy chapel to the God-Emperor and Saviour of mankind that is this ship? Faith is our greatest defence, is it not? These cultists must be powerful indeed... (clutches imperial icon on chain around neck)

Manchu, you say you have worked in the Most Holy God Emperor and Saviour of mankind's holy Adeptus Arbites. Have you ever seen a thing such as this during your work?

EDIT:spelling

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:

Gornall wrote:DarkLordSeanron, an Arbitor would have just as much opportunity to amass the needed credits as a lowly servitor, so be careful as you level accusations. Like Manchu, I do not take your devotion to the Emperor as a given.

[corection] I simply postualted that an arbiters credit accumulation rate, coupled with various external factors, it would take a time period of at least 9.25 Terran Cycles to accumulate the neccesary funds to finance such a voyage.

[further correction] there was no accusation in my tone, I simply stated a logical conclusion with all available data.

[suspision] i do however, find your sibilance toward Manchu questionable...are you familiar with each other beyond these circumstances.

[footnote] as a QUOTE: faithful individual END QUOTE! you should deduce that I do not require anyone else to recognise my faith but myself.

*in an exasperated/frustrated tone* Anyone else for shooting the robot? At best, the word games are not helping us to root out the evil in our midst and at worst they are a deliberate tactic to prevent us from discovering the heretics.

vote:: DarkLordSean

As for my "sibilance towards Manchu", all I know of him is that so far he seems to be the only other person willing to try to uproot this heresy around us rather than cower in fear (*Points at Mekboy and Valhallan*) or babble incoherent machine-speak. (*Once again points at DarkLordSeanRon*).

Gornall, you seem very eager to accuse others of Heresy against the God-Emperor and Savior of Mankind. Maybe you are a member of this perdiferous alien cult?
As for me not attempting to uproot this heresy, you seem not to be too keen to do so as well. Maybe this is another sign of you being part of this alien cult. Either way, my faith in the Emperor will protect me against you alien scum.

Now let's a get a grip. The last thing we want is to get panicked and start making irreversible decisions--which is to say, exactly what the enemy wants. The more of us we kill among ourselves, the less work for the nasties--and the closer our own souls to the warp. ::shudders:: Let's avail ourselves of the example of the Most Just Majesty and take the time to hear out each man among us. If some won't talk, then we'll put the screws in. If they still won't, no bother to string 'em up as a likely traitor. One way or another, the criminal mind shows itself so be watchful rather than hasty.

Manchu, you're right! If the God-Emperor and Savior of Mankind had not guided you so, we might have been aidig these... these... monstrosities!
(Once again clapses icon) Thank you, Emperor, for protecting your humble servants from aiding their foes.

Well, Mekboy, I take it you volunteer. What's your story?

I see no fault in accusing the suspicious and gauging their response rather than worrying about trying to be civil when heretics intend to kill us in our sleep. If this desire to be upfront in voicing my concerns makes me suspicious of being a traitor to the Emperor, than so be it. However, for all of my anger, my desire to dismantle the robot is only half-hearted... for now. I do not know whether he is a traitor or simply annoying, but I do know I could think clearer without his babbling in the background. In the interest of being thorough, I will rescind my vote until evidence presents itself... or my annoyance level rises.

unvote: DarkLordSeanron

OOC: Nothing personal, DarkLordSeanron... my character just took a dislike to your character for some reason and I decided to run with it.

I am simply a humble servant of the God-Emperor of Mankind. I used to be a hab worker on the planet of Edexus Prime. Then, one day, the Emperor himself came to me in a dream. "Mekboy" he said. "Come to most Holy Terra. Greater things are needed of you!" So I sold everything I owned apart from the clothes on my back and this icon I carry with me, and got myself a travel to Holy Terra on this ship. And now, here I am, amongst you, with nought but my faith to protect me from the evil xenos.

Faith and reason, Mekboy. Gornall, what about you?

I am a simple man from the agriworld Taconris. Every 100 years, our planet holds a lottery to pick one individual to travel to Terra and gain inspiration from the pilgrimage. Upon my return, I intend to uplift my people with the tales of the Emperor's magnificance and brilliance of His holy planet. Should I fail in my journey to reach Terra safely and return to home to my people, then at least I hope my efforts to uproot the heresy amongst these travelers will act as proof to my people of the Emperor's divine will for each of us and the need to be willing to sacrifice ourselves for the protection of mankind.

*Steps down off soapbox*

I am fighting for the Rule of His Divine Majesty! How else do you think bullets, shells and tanks get to the front line of His Glorius Wars? My weapons are words and records, but I am no less a part of the Emperor's war effort!

Personally, since the scanners did not work to root out this heresy, I suspect our cogiter friend might not have checked the sensors quite as well as he should have.

(OOC: and I'm off to play a game, so I'll be incommunicado until later today!)

OOC: Time for me to be productive also. BBL

[agreement] you prove to be most logical Manchu. The logical path is to reveal the seditious elements in our collective.

May the Emperor (may he be praised) guide our hand in finding these most heretical cultists.

(OOC: me for tonight guys ^^ be back on tommorow, and don't panic Gornall, totally realistic relationship between the mechanicum and non-mechanicum ^^ totally cool)

Now for my story:


I was a mindless thug, a thief, a drunk. But then.....The Most Divine Majesty came to me in a dream.

He said to me "Lord-Loss you most travel to Holy Terra and enrole as a Priest in the The Imperial Church."

So the next day I packed my bags and went to Imperial docks to secure myself a place on a ship to Holy Terra. There I will enrole in the Imperial Church and spend my life, spreading the word of the Almighty.

Lord Loss, I see we are the same. Both of us lead unremarkable lives, untill The Most Glorious Emperor came to us. Now we seek to change our lives by this voyage. Is this not a sign?

I was born with no arms or legs. I'm going to pray to the Emperor to grant me the wonderful gift of having limbs.

Orkeosaurus wrote:I was born with no arms or legs. I'm going to pray to the Emperor to grant me the wonderful gift of having limbs.

I hate you


You Always Make me Laugh When Im Drinking And my Drink Goes All Over The Computer Screen

Orkeosaurus wrote:I was born with no arms or legs. I'm going to pray to the Emperor to grant me the wonderful gift of having limbs.

::regards the paraplegic with cool suspicions::
So how'd you wind up on this ship? One would think if you could afford an interstellar ride to the very center of all that is Holy, you might fix yourself up with some decent augmetics.

Im growing suspicous....Orkeo how do you pray with no arms?

I don't need robotic limbs, because I have faith in the Emperor's beneficence. Robotic limbs are the coward's way out.

I pray with my stubs and/or eyelids.

There's no arguing with that, I suppose. (OOC: I can't wait to see how you and the tech-priest get along.)

*Slightly taken aback by Orkeosaurus*

May the Emperor grant your prayers soon so that you can use your new limbs to smite His enemies.

Thank you. Emperor Bless!

You are truly great in your faith, Orkeosaurus. May you be blessed indeed and may you not fall to the despicable, xenos loving heretics that are no doubt among us. However your story does strike me as somewhat wierd. How did you get by before you came aboard this most holy transport of His Will?

*looks around*
Well I think I should tell you guys my story since were
going to be here for a long time.

I was born on the planet of Gavnid VII. when I was in
my teens I joined the Imperial Guard. I have fought
for our Emperor, bless his name , for 19 years. I was
sent back to my home planet after my right arm was
destroyed by a xeno grenade.
*looks around again*
Anybody want some food?

Airman, truly you are devout, as is shown by your work in the Guard. May the Emperor smile upon you for your slaying of the mutant, the heretic and the xenos. But how can I be sure you aren't a xenos yourself? Surely the Glorious Imperial Guard of the God-Emperor and Savior of mankind is a lifetime's work? Emperor forgive me if I do not know my place, but how can I trust that you are not a traitor out to poison us all?

As a natural born Volyan I joined the Illustrious 994th regiment at the age of 16. I fought for the Emperor in the Genestealer insurrection wars and survived against horrors beyond belief. After 40 years of combat against these genestealers my venerated squad of brothers was retired into honorable discharge.

Over these 40 years I have not had any time to spend my meager earnings, and now that my life is nearly spent I have decided to traverse the vast galaxy to the Seat of His most Holy, and visit Holy Terra.

From my experience with these creatures-most-foul I can tell you without a doubt that this murder was by hybrid genestealers, a disgusting mix of human and alien, most likely survivers from the war looking to flee and create a brood elsewhere. An utterly dispicable concept.

Mekboy wrote:Airman, truly you are devout, as is shown by your work in the Guard. May the Emperor smile upon you for your slaying of the mutant, the heretic and the xenos. But how can I be sure you aren't a xenos yourself? Surely the Glorious Imperial Guard of the God-Emperor and Savior of mankind is a lifetime's work? Emperor forgive me if I do not know my place, but how can I trust that you are not a traitor out to poison us all?

I'm right handed. I can write or shoot anymore.

Surely if you were devout in your faith, as every guardsmen should be, you would simply have asked for bionics, to continue in your service of the Almighty Go-Emperor?

Demogerg wrote:From my experience with these creatures-most-foul I can tell you without a doubt that this murder was by hybrid genestealers, a disgusting mix of human and alien, most likely survivers from the war looking to flee and create a brood elsewhere. An utterly dispicable concept.

So how do you recognize these monsters? Which among these here shows the traits?

Mekboy wrote: the Almighty Go-Emperor?

What is this Go-Emperor?
*eats sandwich*

I am found unworthy, with my lack of spelling! I must repent! I will spend the entirity of tonight awake in my room praying in pennance! Forgive me, Almighty God-Emperor!

You still haven't answered me though. Why did you not request bionics? Did you not wish to continue fighting for the Righteous forces of the Imperium? Or is your story entirely made up?

I don't trust them.
I one heard a story of a man who was killed by his own servo-arm.

Mekboy wrote:You are truly great in your faith, Orkeosaurus. May you be blessed indeed and may you not fall to the despicable, xenos loving heretics that are no doubt among us. However your story does strike me as somewhat wierd. How did you get by before you came aboard this most holy transport of His Will?

I was a tank commander in the Kelvian 184th. I blew up two Xenos "Watersnakes" and one "Flamecrystal" in my Vanquisher. They gave me an honorable discharge after I accidentally ran over Commissar Reggis.

Truly you are devout indeed, Orkeosaurus. I am ashamed that I doubted you. I will pray to the God-Emperor to forgive you for running over Commissar Reggis, so that your soul can sit by his side when you die.

Thank you, a lot of people don't believe in my Vanquisher-using skills. Not that they're going to be very useful against whatever killed the captain.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DEAD PERSON!!!!

*hides under blankets*

I'm going to dump the body in the trash compactor.
Anyone want to come and watch?

Aha! Disposing of the evidence, are we?

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Respect for the dead please

Mekboy wrote:Aha! Disposing of the evidence, are we?

No. I'm just taking it away because its scaring Drk_Oblitr8r.
Also why are you blaming me?
You could be a Genestealer for all I know!

Let's have everyone eat the corpse. Whoever looks like they're enjoying the taste the most is probably the alien.

airman wrote:

Mekboy wrote:Aha! Disposing of the evidence, are we?

No. I'm just taking it away because its scaring Drk_Oblitr8r.
Also why are you blaming me?
You could be a Genestealer for all I know!

By the looks of it, Drk_Oblitr8r is going to have to get used to dead bodes...
Why am I blaming you? I am merely suggesting that removing the corpse could hide alterier motives...
And what leads you to think I am a genestealer? Everybody knows that faith in the God-Emperor is a poison to them, and as you can see I carry an icon to declare my faith.

Edit: Me no spell good.

::casts sidelong gaze at Orkeosaurus::
You seem to be used to saying anything you like. You didn't learn that in the guard did you?

@Mekboy: Well if you are going to lynch me do it now.
You'll see I am just a normal man.

How do I know that you're not using this as some sort of reverse psychology. I'm not quite ready to vote for you, but God-Emperor help you if you give me any more reasons to doubt you...

Manchu wrote:

Demogerg wrote:From my experience with these creatures-most-foul I can tell you without a doubt that this murder was by hybrid genestealers, a disgusting mix of human and alien, most likely survivers from the war looking to flee and create a brood elsewhere. An utterly dispicable concept.

So how do you recognize these monsters? Which among these here shows the traits?

*Rising up from a kneeling position next to the corpse I turn towards both Manchu and Demogerg* My good Sir, I too am most curious as to how you know what foul xenos managed to kill the Captain, are you a veteran of the Guard like many in our company claim? Or perhaps an Arbites like Manchu here?

airman wrote:I'm going to dump the body in the trash compactor.
Anyone want to come and watch?

Disposing of the corpse? That would be most unwise I believe, you see I like Mr. Manchu here am a former member of the God Emperor of Man's most illustrious Adeptus Arbites, and in my experiance the deceased can tell us much even after they have left us to join our beloved Emperor, may his light guide us in the darkness.

Orkeosaurus wrote:Let's have everyone eat the corpse. Whoever looks like they're enjoying the taste the most is probably the alien.

nwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! *runs behind a corner and yells*

What kind of gentleman eats a poor woman? She didn't say it was ok. I know she's dead but that doesn't give you any right!!!

A xenos or other wise tainted gentleman would, so either Orkeo is one of the formerly mentioned or he is smarter than he lets on and was attempting to lure the foul creatures out.

BrotherStynier wrote:A xenos or other wise tainted gentleman would, so either Orkeo is one of the formerly mentioned or he is smarter than he lets on and was attempting to lure the foul creatures out.

Tell me BrotherStynier, why are you going to Holy Terra?

Manchu wrote:::casts sidelong gaze at Orkeosaurus::
You seem to be used to saying anything you like. You didn't learn that in the guard did you?

When there's three feet of armored hull between you and your commanding officer, it doesn't really matter what you say unless you speak into the vox.

BrotherStynier wrote:A xenos or other wise tainted gentleman would, so either Orkeo is one of the formerly mentioned or he is smarter than he lets on and was attempting to lure the foul creatures out.

Hey, are you implying that I don't let on smartness?

You can call me Stynier, all of you can infact. But I digress back to the question presented to me. You see when I was younger my father was killed in a battle and my mother died when I was born, from there I was taken to the Schola Progenium and then went on to become a member of the Arbites. I heard a while back that an old friend of mine had joined the Sororitas and got placed at one of the Orders located on Terra. A short while ago I received word that she is not well and I wish to see her one last time before she passes.

Orkeosaurus wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:A xenos or other wise tainted gentleman would, so either Orkeo is one of the formerly mentioned or he is smarter than he lets on and was attempting to lure the foul creatures out.

Hey, are you implying that I don't let on smartness?

I simply state that you could be more brilliant than you let on, so far I have no true reason to think you a fool.

BrotherStynier wrote:You can call me Stynier, all of you can infact. But I digress back to the question presented to me. You see when I was younger my father was killed in a battle and my mother died when I was born, from there I was taken to the Schola Progenium and then went on to become a member of the Arbites. I heard a while back that an old friend of mine had joined the Sororitas and got placed at one of the Orders located on Terra. A short while ago I received word that she is not well and I wish to see her one last time before she passes.

You're story seems convincing...



maybe too convincing...

*runs behind a corner again* PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!!!!

I've heard a few convincing stories so far but not from you. Care to share?

I-I-I-I play well with others???

*is still hiding*

That's hardly much of a story, still though even a xenos tainted fool could muster up something more than that I would suspect. Wouldn't you agree Manchu?

"Others", you say? You like to play well with "others"? Those not like yourself? Those who are - in a word - alien to you?

Orkeosaurus wrote:"Others", you say? You like to play well with "others"? Those not like yourself? Those who are - in a word - alien to you?

I---uhhhh--- don't know, is on my report.

I'll, uhhh, go find it *runs off*

airman wrote:I don't trust them.
I one heard a story of a man who was killed by his own servo-arm.

But what better way to perform "The Stranger"...

Lewd comments lead to heresy, citizen.

http://drkness-oblitr8tion.deviantart.com/art/Report-141049968 [edit: it kept giving me the broken picture thingy, so I changed it to just a link]

Here I found it *look of pride*

Let's keep a weathereye on twitchy there.

Well, twitch, go ahead and read the thing to us, lad. (OOC: Your pic is broken.)

OOC OH SWEET GOD EMPEROR He found a broken link, now our faith in him is restored...

Manchu wrote:Let's keep a weathereye on twitchy there.

I don't know, it seems too obvious for him to be one of the tainted, unless that is their trick to make us not think its him... *Puts one hand on his stubbled chin, while moving aside his leather long coat to place a hand in his pants pocket*

Get your hand out your pants!

What does everyone think of sweet Guard Uniform photo? Is it cool Y/N?

Orkeosaurus wrote:Get your hand out your pants!

Is a man not allowed to ponder a situation while rubbing an Aquila medallion? *Produces a medallion bearing the sign of the Imperium*

Oh and the picture is amusing.

Orkeosaurus wrote:What does everyone think of sweet Guard Uniform photo? Is it cool Y/N?

I... uhhhh... don't like the boots... They're.. uhh... not my style?

*cowers* PLEASE DON'T KILL MEEE!!!!!

Boots? Are you making fun of my stumps!?

Where is your courage you weak minded fool? Your panicking will only let the xenos over power you further, if you are in fact not one of them.

*Edit* Directed at Drk_Oblitr8r

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'll stop

Well, that's bizarre. Lad, you're really not doing yourself any favors here. Why don't you just tell us why you're on this ship and how you got here. Nice and calm, now.

I'm being sent home, my mother is terminally ill, and she is paralysed from the waist down, so I need to look after her.

Throne! You're from Terra?!

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:I'm being sent home, my mother is terminally ill, and she is paralysed from the waist down, so I need to look after her.

My level of suspicion has risen boy.

The ships going to Terra?

BrotherStynier wrote:

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:I'm being sent home, my mother is terminally ill, and she is paralysed from the waist down, so I need to look after her.

My level of suspicion has risen boy.

GASP!!! *goes to hide, but stops and doesn't*

It's not my fault she's dying

My mom died giving to birth to me, and you don't see me complaining!

Wait, did you not know that we're plying the warp and void to reach Holy Terra? Where are you trying to go then? And from whence do you hail?

Orkeosaurus wrote:My mom died giving to birth to me, and you don't see me complaining!

That's right. Stumps here is full of nothing but piss and vinegar. He'll teach you how to stand up straight and grow chest hair.

Catachan Devil. Ate the top half of my mom and all my limbs in one bite. CHOMP!

I hate that planet. My brother Sly was a real douche.

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:I'm being sent home, my mother is terminally ill, and she is paralysed from the waist down, so I need to look after her.

For the love of Terra... is everyone associated with this trip infirm?

Paying respects to a dying friend is hardly the same as having to take care of a relative. Speaking of which Obliterator, your parents must be rather rich to afford a home on Terra, you're mother could easily afford to have someone with more of a spine take care of her.

You, Mister Gornall was it? What exactly did you say you do?

Not me! I'm hale and well and ready to crush the skulls of infidel heretic mutants with these bare hands, as if they were the Emperor's own power claws, when the time comes. But, Gornall, this is a pilgrimage to Terra. No doubt many of these seek healing, as we all do in one way or another.

And yet two among us seek blood, and perhaps a new hunting ground?

Manchu wrote:Wait, did you not know that we're plying the warp and void to reach Holy Terra? Where are you trying to go then? And from whence do you hail?

Orkeosaurus wrote:My mom died giving to birth to me, and you don't see me complaining!

That's right. Stumps here is full of nothing but piss and vinegar. He'll teach you how to stand up straight and grow chest hair.

uhhhh... Baal?

Mr... uhhh... Stumps? Can you help give me some pointers to being less of a coward? Mother used to say I'd grow out of it under the right leadership.

Once she became paralysed though, she just started shooting at me...

BrotherStynier wrote:And yet two among us seek blood, and perhaps a new hunting ground?

So it appears. All these years, I never imagined this trip would turn out this way. But as the Emperor wills it, I suppose. Stynier, you're an Arbitor and a Schola man. We should be able to figure this out between us. :waves hands at those who have not posted yet: This lot needs to speak up yet and I can't figure out what Twitchy here is going on about. What's all this about Baal?

Manchu wrote:Not me! I'm hale and well and ready to crush the skulls of infidel heretic mutants with these bare hands, as if they were the Emperor's own power claws, when the time comes. But, Gornall, this is a pilgrimage to Terra. No doubt many of these seek healing, as we all do in one way or another.

my I suvive past day 2 I belive in the emperor/hive fleet
I cannot say whom I am, but I will say I'm awesome

Manchu wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:And yet two among us seek blood, and perhaps a new hunting ground?

So it appears. All these years, I never imagined this trip would turn out this way. But as the Emperor wills it, I suppose. Stynier, you're an Arbitor and a Schola man. We should be able to figure this out between us. :waves hands at those who have not posted yet: This lot needs to speak up yet and I can't figure out what Twitchy here is going on about. What's all this about Baal?

You, uhhhh, asked me, from whence did I hail.

lord of the ghosts wrote:my I suvive past day 2 I belive in the emperor/hive fleet

:stares at lord of the ghosts for a moment:

What?

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:You, uhhhh, asked me, from whence did I hail.

Forgive me, but isn't that a rather . . . difficult place to live?

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:Mr... uhhh... Stumps? Can you help give me some pointers to being less of a coward? Mother used to say I'd grow out of it under the right leadership.

Just remember to die for the Emperor. Then you will be a martyr, and you won't have the dark creatures of the warp feast upon your immortal soul until the end of time.

Also, imagine the enemies of man to be wearing only their underwear. It makes them far less intimidating.

I do not think this Obiliterator person is one we need fear. He seems simple, perhaps crazy, but I'd think our assailants would be more subtle than that.

Quite frankly, my Ministorum training leaves me at a loss in this situation. Why would these murders board a ship bound for Holy Terra? It seems a poor strategy. They'll never escape the ship. Without the proper codes, they'll never breach the naval flotila, and only the captain had access to those. ::sigh:: Far be it from me to try to understand the actions of xenos scum.

That being said, I'd like to survive this journey. Though the alien will perish no matter the outcome, we can all agree that it is better that it is our hands that accomplish the Emperor's Will.

Oh, sorry, Stubbs. I'd forgotten your lack of hands.

lord of the ghosts wrote:I belive in the emperor/hive fleet

Vote: Lord of Ghosts

Valhallan42nd wrote:Oh, sorry, Stubbs. I'd forgotten your lack of hands.

Happens a lot. At least I got a hook.

Manchu wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:And yet two among us seek blood, and perhaps a new hunting ground?

So it appears. All these years, I never imagined this trip would turn out this way. But as the Emperor wills it, I suppose. Stynier, you're an Arbitor and a Schola man. We should be able to figure this out between us. :waves hands at those who have not posted yet: This lot needs to speak up yet and I can't figure out what Twitchy here is going on about. What's all this about Baal?

I highly doubt many among us believed this trip could turn out in such a way, though like you said the Emperor wills it and his reasoning is far beyond our comprehension. Yes, I believe the two of us may be able to figure this out after all between us we have several years experience with investigations. :turns to those mentioned by Manchu: Yes please speak up, your opinions could prove highly invaluable. Odd that Twitchy as you call him claims not only to be from Baal but that he is incapable of figuring out where the ship is going before he gets on it!

lord of the ghosts wrote: wrote:
my I suvive past day 2 I belive in the emperor/hive fleet

:quickly snaps around to face Lord of the ghosts, with a raised brow:

I beg your pardon?

Orkeosaurus wrote:

lord of the ghosts wrote:I belive in the hive fleet

Vote: Lord of Ghosts

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:You, uhhhh, asked me, from whence did I hail.

Forgive me, but isn't that a rather . . . difficult place to live?

Lord of Ghosts, please tell me you are suffering from some sort of logorrhea. I'd really hate to hang you based on a merely human psychological disorder.

Mental disorders are disabilities.

Disabilities are mutations.

Suffer not the mutant to live!

WAIT!!! Lord of Ghosts story seems too lazy IMO, either he's just lazy, or LoG is trying to make us think so.

VOTE: Lord of Ghosts

Before we... execute him I purpose we continue our investigation into the others, perhaps he simply is ill like Manchu suggests. If that is the case we can always kill him when we are done.

I should probably qualify my prior post: having your arms and legs bitten off doesn't count as a disability.

BrotherStynier wrote:You, Mister Gornall was it? What exactly did you say you do?

I am a farmer from an isolated agriworld. I was blessed by the Emperor to win my planet's 100-year lottery to travel as a pilgrim to Holy Terra and return with tales of His holy providance and the splendor of His seat of power. I hopeto further inspire my people as they strive to feed the Imperium. I will not let two lowly heretics cast a pall over what is my duty and my Emperor's guided destiny. I will do whatever is needed to help root them out and purge them with fire.

EDIT: OOC: Reading fail! I missed this whole last page. Oops!

This blasphemer equated the Emperor with those, those... things!

A ripple of revulsion plays across Valhallan's face.

Some things are not meant to be said. Even if he isn't an xenos, he's likely a heretic. You had best explain yourself, Lord of Ghosts, before you become one.

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:WAIT!!! Lord of Ghosts story seems too lazy IMO, either he's just lazy, or LoG is trying to make us think so.

Laziness is hardly the vice with which we're concerned. What you just started screaming makes hardly any more sense than Lord of the Ghost's gibberish. Explain yourself. Throne, at this rate we'll be sure to have innocent blood on our hands before the day is out.

Orkeosaurus wrote:I should probably qualify my prior post: having your arms and legs bitten off doesn't count as a disability.

:smirks:

Manchu wrote:

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:WAIT!!! Lord of Ghosts story seems too lazy IMO, either he's just lazy, or LoG is trying to make us think so.

Laziness is hardly the vice with which we're concerned. What you just started screaming makes hardly any more sense than Lord of the Ghost's gibberish. Explain yourself. Throne, at this rate we'll be sure to have innocent blood on our hands before the day is out.

Either he's lazy, trying to trick us, or trying to trick us about him tricking us.

*Stands dumbstruck at the words coming from both Drk and LoG's mouths*

What madness is this!?!? You two make the servitor look like the fluent preacher Osis Bama. I would not be suprised if either of you were heretical scum! Explain yourselves or face His Judgement!

Gornall wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:You, Mister Gornall was it? What exactly did you say you do?

I am a farmer from an isolated agriworld. I was blessed by the Emperor to win my planet's 100-year lottery to travel as a pilgrim to Holy Terra and return with tales of His holy providance and the splendor of His seat of power. I hopeto further inspire my people as they strive to feed the Imperium. I will not let two lowly heretics cast a pall over what is my duty and my Emperor's guided destiny. I will do whatever is needed to help root them out and purge them with fire.

EDIT: OOC: Reading fail! I missed this whole last page. Oops!

Then those of us loyal to the God Emperor, may he light our way, will endeavor to make sure you can complete your task.

Valhallan42nd wrote:This blasphemer equated the Emperor with those, those... things!

A ripple of revulsion plays across Valhallan's face.

Some things are not meant to be said. Even if he isn't an xenos, he's likely a heretic. You had best explain yourself, Lord of Ghosts, before you become one.

Like I said, we can always kill him when we are done....

Manchu wrote:

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:WAIT!!! Lord of Ghosts story seems too lazy IMO, either he's just lazy, or LoG is trying to make us think so.

Laziness is hardly the vice with which we're concerned. What you just started screaming makes hardly any more sense than Lord of the Ghost's gibberish. Explain yourself. Throne, at this rate we'll be sure to have innocent blood on our hands before the day is out.

Innocence proves nothing... :I say shooting Manchu a slightly stern look: You should do well to remember that from your service as an Arbitor.

Orkeosaurus wrote:I should probably qualify my prior post: having your arms and legs bitten off doesn't count as a disability.

You're a veteran of the Emperor's wars, you have nothing to fear.

BrotherStynier wrote:Innocence proves nothing... :I say shooting Manchu a slightly stern look: You should do well to remember that from your service as an Arbitor.

That's exactly the sort of thing I was hoping to get away from. Who could believe this insanity would transpire on the way to Holy Terra? Still, you're right. We can't leave a stone unturned. What would your Schola masters say about a situation like this? Back in the hive, we'd just interrogate everyone after applying the electro-knives for a while.

Hope? Oh the Schola masters would have had fun with you, me on the other hand I can see how hope can be helpful. In the Schola they'd have suggested various degrees of coercion physical, much like how your hive worked, and other wise. In this situation I think other would work better rather than physical torture.

Ye First Vote Accounting
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0 - Vote BrotherStynier
0 - Vote Frenzied Potato
0 - Vote Mekboy
0 - Vote Manchu
0 - Vote Orkeosaurus
0 - Vote Valhallan42nd
3 - Vote Lord of the Ghosts (Orkeosaurus, Valhallan42nd, Drk_Oblitr8r )
0 - Vote Drk_Oblitr8r
0 - Vote Dark Lord Seanron
0 - Vote Gwar!
0 - Vote Demogerg
0 - Vote Lord-Loss
0 - Vote Gornall
0 - Vote airman
0 - Vote Ultrafool

0 - Vote No Lynch

12 - Not Voting (BrotherStynier, Frenzied Potato, Mekboy, Manchu, Valhallan42nd, Lord of the Ghosts, Dark Lord Seanron, Gwar!, Demogerg, Lord-Loss, Gornall, airman, Ultrafool )

With 15 alive it requires 8 to Lynch
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OOC: Blimey, this might get complicated.

Well after Waking up and hearing the news, I am very suspicious about very one right now.

Right, who are you then? Why are you here, all that. Let's have it out now, lad.

Indeed, please enlighten us.

Manchu wrote:Right, who are you then? Why are you here, all that. Let's have it out now, lad.

I am a just a regular on the ship, I am here Because my young bother can not look after himself so I must protect him from who ever is the trader among us. Why are you so demanding as to know who I am sir, in this situation everyone should be clam and not assertive as you.

Really, a regular? Where's your uniform? We are demanding because in these situations things need to be known.

Ultrafool wrote:

Manchu wrote:Right, who are you then? Why are you here, all that. Let's have it out now, lad.

I am a just a regular on the ship, I am here Because my young bother can not look after himself so I must protect him from who ever is the trader among us. Why are you so demanding as to know who I am sir, in this situation everyone should be clam and not assertive as you.

I... uhhhh..... Where is your young brother? How would you know that, there, would.... uhhhh.... be a traitor on amoung us?

For once Twitchy says something that makes sense...

Indeed. No one here can be above suspicion. Our survival depends on us weeding out the betrayers.

Their are more important issues than the location of my uniform sir, we have a trader among and we should work together to find out who he or she is. And BrotherStynier I find that you wanting to know where my uniform is qutie strange.

* Stares at BrotherStynier

If inquiring where a crewman's uniform is located is strange then I concur. If you truely were a regular on this ship and a crewman like you would have to be to be on the crew, you'd have a uniform and you'd most certainly wear it to the Captain's quarters unless you were already aware of her death. A notion that I would find highly unlikely unless you were one of the perpetrators.

*EDIT Spelling*

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:

Ultrafool wrote:

Manchu wrote:Right, who are you then? Why are you here, all that. Let's have it out now, lad.

I am a just a regular on the ship, I am here Because my young bother can not look after himself so I must protect him from who ever is the trader among us. Why are you so demanding as to know who I am sir, in this situation everyone should be clam and not assertive as you.

I... uhhhh..... Where is your young brother? How would you know that, there, would.... uhhhh.... be a traitor on amoung us?

I will not give out the location of my younger brother, want to keep him safe from who ever did this, After hearing all of the conversations, I have a suspicious feeling that tells me that some one here killed her.

Ultrafool wrote:

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:

Ultrafool wrote:

Manchu wrote:Right, who are you then? Why are you here, all that. Let's have it out now, lad.

I am a just a regular on the ship, I am here Because my young bother can not look after himself so I must protect him from who ever is the trader among us. Why are you so demanding as to know who I am sir, in this situation everyone should be clam and not assertive as you.

I... uhhhh..... Where is your young brother? How would you know that, there, would.... uhhhh.... be a traitor on amoung us?

I will not give out the location of my younger brother, want to keep him safe from who ever did this, After hearing all of the conversations, I have a suspicious feeling that tells me that some one here killed her.

But, uhhh.... You said "I am here Because my young bother can not look after himself so I must protect him from who ever is the trader among us". How would you, uhhh... know that there would BE a "trader" on the ship, to, uhh... protect your brother?

If your little brother is in the ship somewhere, it might be best to bring him here. There is strength in numbers. If he's caught by those xenos scum alone, who knows what will happen to him?

Valhallan42nd wrote:If your little brother is in the ship somewhere, it might be best to bring him here. There is strength in numbers. If he's caught by those xenos scum alone, who knows what will happen to him?

We all know what would happen to him, there's no hiding that. We've all seen what happened to the Captain and a few of us have seen death in our pasts as well.

Yes, I know that. I just perfer not to say it. But, there are also fates worse than death. Killing us might not be their only motive. Who knows what horrors these things can bring forth?

I've read a few reports on what the various races of xenos can do. Death might be a mercy. I, for one, want this menace purged as soon as possible.

You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

@ Vahlallan,True, I will have to talk it over with him though, he is very shy and afraid of others.

@ Drk_Oblitr8r, I did not know of a perpetrator until the news of the death, I said this when people where telling me who I was, I did tell them, and that I was protecting him from whoever was the killer in this situation.

BrotherStynier wrote:You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

To want me dead?

@Ultrafool, Ahhhh, uhhh, sorry ^_^" I miss understood your wording

Ultrafool wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

To want me dead?

No, no! Brother Stynier is refering to wanting the vile xenos dead. Not you. Unless, of course, you are a vile xenos. Are you a vile xenos?

Ultrafool wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

To want me dead?

If you are a xenos yes, if you are a true servant of the God-Emperor of Man, all praises to his name, and member of this crew then you've got nothing to worry about.

Its okay Drk_Oblitr8r, many things said often become construed differently to others.

BrotherStynier wrote:

Ultrafool wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

To want me dead?

If you are a xenos yes, if you are a true servant of the God-Emperor of Man, all praises to his name, and member of this crew then you've got nothing to worry about.

Good, I am glad to see I have nothing worry about.

We shall see...

BrotherStynier wrote:

Ultrafool wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

To want me dead?

If you are a xenos yes, if you are a true servant of the God-Emperor of Man, all praises to his name, and member of this crew then you've got nothing to worry about.

But there is something to fear. Knowlege begehts heresy. Without a well founded burden of fear the mind will often be lead astray. And here it has. What knowledge do you have about the murder? Who's Next?

Brother Stynier for one who prides himself in fellowship you should have a keen eye for those who falsely claim to be of the cloth.

And who might you be, sir? Is Pomme de Terre your nom de guerre? I have that name on my records for someone matching your description...

(ooc: Yes, I realize that was awful, but it's 4:00 am, and I can blame poor judgements like that on insomnia. So there.)

Frenzied Potato wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:

Ultrafool wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:You're right, they could be up to something else, and you are right to want them dead quickly, the longer this lingers the more likely more of us die or become tainted.

To want me dead?

If you are a xenos yes, if you are a true servant of the God-Emperor of Man, all praises to his name, and member of this crew then you've got nothing to worry about.

But there is something to fear. Knowlege begehts heresy. Without a well founded burden of fear the mind will often be lead astray. And here it has. What knowledge do you have about the murder? Who's Next?

Brother Stynier for one who prides himself in fellowship you should have a keen eye for those who falsely claim to be of the cloth.

I have knowledge little beyond what any of us here, save the ones that killed the Captain, do about the murder. I've no real idea why it was committed, I have a theory, but that is all. As for who is next I haven't the foggiest, sure another theory or two. And with these unknowns there is a slight measure of fear, but do I let it control me? Most certainly not.

Who is it that falsely claims to be of the cloth? Manchu? Yes, his claim to have given up his job in the Arbites to become 'priestly' seems hard to swallow, but if the Emperor guided him so be it. I turn to him for fellowship based off his claimed past, he seems to fit the bill for an Arbites and thus far I've no reason to think other wise. Like I've little reason to question Stubby or even Valhallan. You how ever, I don't know anything thing about, even if its but a lie. Eventually one of us will discover the truth, and with a bit of luck and guidance from the Emperor perhaps it won't be too late.

[correction] it is ignorance in the situation that has led to the termination of the captain, and furthermore has led to the paranoia that has descended upon our collective.

[conclusion] to remain in ignorance in such times is fatal indeed, as true ignorance can be used to conceal the guilty party.

Indeed. Let the God-Emperor guide us in finding these foul xenos. I do have my suspicions of Airman and Lord of Ghosts, however. We must remain vigilant.

[Initial Analysis] Lord of Ghost seems two-dimensional in sense of character, and the culprit would require tact and cunning, two character factors he seems to lack.

[further analysis] Dark_Oblit8er however, is highly suspicious. His constant hysteria, coupled with an inconsistent back-story, plus his adoption of an almost child like dependence and fear is likely to be masking a more sinister purpose.

[query] Valhallan42nd, do you pertain any knowledge or facts on Dark_Obliter8er? As the ranking adept here, I would like to hear what your views on the matter is [end query]

My Friends, this conversation is becoming more violent.

Let us all keep carm and work together to utterly destroy the xenos traitors.

I grow more suspicous of Lord of Ghost, he admits to be something special and with spelling like that he could never pass the Inqusitior or Priest Exams.

vote:Lord of Ghosts

[agreement] his lack of spelling and grammar etiquette not withstanding, I do find Lord of Ghosts not top be the obvious culprit. Dark_obliter8er however is highly dubious. His extreme behaviour and minor-like demenour are both illogical and irregular. Better to hide behind a mask of eccentricity than any thorough back-story. Sedition is often cloaked behind the mask of the simple or the mad.

[conclusion] Vote: Dark_Obliter8tor

(OOC: Lord Loss, remember to stick the word VOTE at the start of your votes ^^)

I have made up my mind. May the Emperor guide me.
Vote: Drk_Oblitr8r

The man who was standing quietly to the side looks up and speaks, "I am a man of few words, so I shall keep this quick. I don't know who did all this, but whoever it is, I'll be thrice damned if they keep me from Holy Terra. I have prepared my whole life for this, and nothing is going to get in my way."

He returns to his corner, staring into space in silent prayer.

[query] Subject: Gwar - And how is it you have come to join our collective? What draws you to the Omnissiah's resting place?

Gwar grunts as he looks at the Adept. "No reason at all, I'm just going about my day."

[clarification] "No reason at all, I'm just going about my day." - Yet you have been preparing for this your whole life? An error in logic surely?

My machine brained friend, I would think he mean's he prepared for the trip his whole life, which human like us or other wise would be true. And that before the Captain was found he was going about his business.

"I have been preparing for the Journey to Holy Terra, Adept. I do not plan out my individual days in advance."

[self correction] an error on my own part then - apology extended.

[query] I have however enquired into why you have prepared to head for the birthplace of our species?

Yes, why are you travelling to the birthplace of the Most Glorious God-Emperor, Holy Terra?

BrotherStynier wrote:

I have knowledge little beyond what any of us here, save the ones that killed the Captain, do about the murder. I've no real idea why it was committed, I have a theory, but that is all. As for who is next I haven't the foggiest, sure another theory or two. And with these unknowns there is a slight measure of fear, but do I let it control me? Most certainly not.

Who is it that falsely claims to be of the cloth? Manchu? Yes, his claim to have given up his job in the Arbites to become 'priestly' seems hard to swallow, but if the Emperor guided him so be it. I turn to him for fellowship based off his claimed past, he seems to fit the bill for an Arbites and thus far I've no reason to think other wise. Like I've little reason to question Stubby or even Valhallan. You how ever, I don't know anything thing about, even if its but a lie. Eventually one of us will discover the truth, and with a bit of luck and guidance from the Emperor perhaps it won't be too late.

It is often said the first answer regardless of being premature is often a correct one. I thank you for your tact and honesty in these dark times. So Manchu you say?

Manchu what say you good sir? What was your last job and when did you realize your calling?

"You are welcome my dear Sir, but please forgive me for this interruption, Manchu has stated his previous history as a member of the Adeptus Arbites, and when he turned from it. As of yet we have yet to hear who you are or what it is you do and how you came to be among us on this ship."

"Would you care to enlighten us?" I bring arms up and cross them over my chest looking curiously over the man before me, nothing seems too out of the ordinary.

[agreement] I concur - enlightenment begets understanding.

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[self correction] an error on my own part then - apology extended.

[query] I have however enquired into why you have prepared to head for the birthplace of our species?

I am but a simple pilgrim, only wishing to visit the Most Holy of Holies.

Gwar! wrote:

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[self correction] an error on my own part then - apology extended.

[query] I have however enquired into why you have prepared to head for the birthplace of our species?

I am but a simple pilgrim, only wishing to visit the Most Holy of Holies.

[query] and there you hope to plant your poliest of polies...

*an abrupt machine-noise comes from Seanron's hood. What at first appears to be a grating malfunction is actually laughter*

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[Initial Analysis] Lord of Ghost seems two-dimensional in sense of character, and the culprit would require tact and cunning, two character factors he seems to lack.

[further analysis] Dark_Oblit8er however, is highly suspicious. His constant hysteria, coupled with an inconsistent back-story, plus his adoption of an almost child like dependence and fear is likely to be masking a more sinister purpose.

[query] Valhallan42nd, do you pertain any knowledge or facts on Dark_Obliter8er? As the ranking adept here, I would like to hear what your views on the matter is [end query]

Dark_Obliterator's records have been corrupted, as have Manchu's records. The attempts were crude, but effective. No one else's have been touched. I suspect a red herring to throw us off the scent.

I am still concerned by Lord of Ghost's mention of a connection to "Hive Fleets" that he has yet to explain. Both Stubbs and I were shocked to hear him say so.

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:

Gwar! wrote:

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[self correction] an error on my own part then - apology extended.

[query] I have however enquired into why you have prepared to head for the birthplace of our species?

I am but a simple pilgrim, only wishing to visit the Most Holy of Holies.

[query] and there you hope to plant your poliest of polies...

*an abrupt machine-noise comes from Seanron's hood. What at first appears to be a grating malfunction is actually laughter*

This is no time for humor, sir.

(OOC: that's at 4 am, when I have gone crazy from lack of sleep.)

I was also very shocked at his comments. But I am still unsure whether he is just addle-brained or truly heretical.

My vote stands until he explains himself. Equating the Emperor with those monstrosities...

I shall hold my vote a touch longer. Too many stories seem suspect at best and I would rather the evil amongst us sweat over where people will cast their votes. The guilt and the stress will hopefully lead to them making a slip and allowing us to purge them.

I agree that we have time to wrinkle this out. Our logic and reason are our best weapons against this menace.

Lord of Ghosts! Explain yourself!

Even if he is not a Xenos, we cant have such a scrambled brain person withour ranks, he will distract from the real threat.

Lord-Loss wrote:Even if he is not a Xenos, we cant have such a scrambled brain person withour ranks, he will distract from the real threat.

I agree with you in principle, but we cannot allow the xenos to gain the upper hand. Should he turn out to be human, we will not be lax in punishing his heresy after this threat is ended.

Still, his silence is damning him.

(I get the feeling, he is gonna be the first to be 'podded')

Il withdraw my vote for now.
Unvote: Lord of Ghosts

Ive grow suspicous enough of Dark_Oblit8er!

Vote: Dark_Oblit8er

*Ponders to himself aloud*

Should we be more concerned about the "obivious" few that have raised suspicions or the ones quietly hiding in the shadows trying to go unnoticed?

EDIT: fail spelling of "unnoticed"

If we go for the more obvious ones now, the hidden ones may reveal themselves

Lord-Loss wrote:Even if he is not a Xenos, we cant have such a scrambled brain person withour ranks, he will distract from the real threat.

[analysis] by weeding our collectives numbers, we make it easier for our foe to unite and overwhelm us.

[conclusion] his apparent madness aside, the subject has not shown any of the atypical signs of guilt or xenos-colusion. More likely he is (loading euphamism) 'attention seeking'

Mekboy wrote:If we go for the more obvious ones now, the hidden ones may reveal themselves

I agree.
VOTE: Dark_Oblit5er

I have to agree with the Adept here too.

"All this accusing Oblitr8tor seems a bit convenient to me. The one of you holding my suspicion as of late is the one who wanted to dump the body down the trash compactor." I turn my attention to the so called Airman, something about him doesn't sit well me. I look him over once more before turning to the rest of the group. "I vote him."

VOTE: Airman

Hmm... I did say at the time that him wanting to remove the body, and thus the evidence, was a little weird. However, drk_oblitr8r seems to me to be a far more likely suspect.

The Emperor protects.

BrotherStynier wrote:"All this accusing Oblitr8tor seems a bit convenient to me. The one of you holding my suspicion as of late is the one who wanted to dump the body down the trash compactor." I turn my attention to the so called Airman, something about him doesn't sit well me. I look him over once more before turning to the rest of the group. "I vote him."

VOTE: Airman

Hurrah for anarchy!
This is the happiest moment of my life.

"Your comments about anarchy only cement my decision, of course it all could be a rouse, still though I wouldn't lose any sleep if it turned out you weren't one of the xenos."

Aye... we must work hard to avoid acting like the mere herd animals of my world. Simply following the shouts of one person will leave us open to being lead astray by the filthy heretics.

Aye. We must be wary indeed, brothers. However, this could be a clever plot on the of Gornall and BrotherStynier, trying to save their fellow cultist.

Is it not written:
Carry the Emperors Will as your torch, let it destroy the shadows.

"Oh the inevitable, they chose differently from us therefore they must be heretics. That's the problem with democracy. Now you see if I were to stoop to your level I would suggest that it is you and Airman who are our culprits. After all you first claimed suspicion of him, though in a manner that says to me 'hold your tounge lessen they figure out what you are' and now you jump to his aid claiming me as the culprit."

Why so quick to point the finger people?

People Panic. That's what people do best.

unvote: Dark_Oblit8er
Vote: BrotherStynier

True, all the people blaming others makes me seem as if they are trying to save themselves.

BrotherStynier wrote:"Oh the inevitable, they chose differently from us therefore they must be heretics. That's the problem with democracy. Now you see if I were to stoop to your level I would suggest that it is you and Airman who are our culprits. After all you first claimed suspicion of him, though in a manner that says to me 'hold your tounge lessen they figure out what you are' and now you jump to his aid claiming me as the culprit."

I have hardly jumped to his aid. And I was merely pointing out that while this could be a vote because you think he's a genestealer, it could be a vote because you're a genestealer. That's the thing. We can't trust anyone. Merely hope that the Emperor guides us well.

That reminds me. Ultrafool, I don't believe we'v heard your story yet. Why are you here?

I have told my story twice mekboy. I am a ship regular and here to look after my younger brother.

Oh yeah. Now I remember. Sorry about that.

Whats with the hasty voting peoples?

Airman, you shouldnt change your vote to the person who voted for you. You must prove yourself and silly reactions aint helpin'.

My mind and my vote is my own. Only the Emperor's Will guides me, not fear of death nor (unlike two of you) the call of heretical powers.

From a more practical standpoint, if I was a Xenos, would I not have jumped on the pack to either kill Drk or LoG, sending an Emperor-fearing (no matter how addle-brained) to their death?

Lord-Loss wrote:Whats with the hasty voting peoples?

Airman, you shouldnt change your vote to the person who voted for you. You must prove yourself and silly reactions aint helpin'.

Unvote: BrotherStynier

Lord-Loss is right. Immediately voting for anyone who points the finger at you means that we're going to get no-where.

So.......... I am guessing that we have reached a agreement to think as normal people and not wildly point fingers.

Vote: Dark_Oblit8er

Your arguments have convinced me fellow pilgrims.

Oh come on, are we really going to let "I believe in the Emperor/Tyranid Hive Fleet" guy go for someone who seems "twitchy"?

You are right stumps, his words did concern me the most. but I will not blame anyone yet.

Have faith fellow brother, The Emperors Will will see us through.

Let us Pray;

Our Father, who art in Terra,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Imperium come,
thy will be done,
in space as it is in Terra
Give us this day our daily gun.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we purge the xenos who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Emperor, the power and the glory. for ever and ever.

Amen

Lord-Loss wrote:Let us Pray;

Our Father, who art in Terra,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Imperium come,
thy will be done,
in space as it is in Terra
Give us this day our daily gun.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we purge the xenos who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Emperor, the power and the glory. for ever and ever.

Amen

OOC: Sigged.

Glorious prayer Lord-Loss.

Why is nobody speaking??? We should try to solve this problem before someone else dies.

One thing I'm concerned about is how our focus has changed from LoG to Dark_Oblit8er. LoG spoke heretical nonsense, yet we are more concerned about the "twitchy" one. Alone this would not concern me, as Dark_Oblit8er's own behavior has done plenty to warrant suspicion. What bothers me is the "tin can"'s (Dark Lord Seanron) insistence of LoG's innocence. While this could simply be him wanting to explore all possibilities (which is prudent), it could also be a sign that the two are Xenos traitors working together to try cast suspicion away from themselves. I do not have any proof, but it does strike me as somewhat odd.

The Twitchy one does not concern me, and LoG speaks nonsense that should be disregarded. Most people are concerned with those two, while I think of those who are quick to kill them both.



EDIT spelling

The Emperor Wills as he may. One must not rush a Heretic to his eternal torment. That is for He to decide.

BrotherStynier wrote:Before we... execute him I purpose we continue our investigation into the others, perhaps he simply is ill like Manchu suggests. If that is the case we can always kill him when we are done.

I am dead, yet each of you shall pray to the Emperor as soon as you slay me.
Vote:Orkeosaurus this is a random choice-may my will be right!
I am a mutant.
I am lazy.
I am important...
...or am I?
May you read my riddles and make the right choice.

UNVOTE: AIRMAN

"Pointless voting will get us no where, but know I have an eye on you." I rub my chin thinking for a moment, an idea suddenly hits me. "My companions, I purpose we create a list with all our names and put down what it is about each other that causes suspicion. This way we will have a more organized way of doing things."

Lord of Ghosts: Worships the Tyranid Hive Fleets.

LoG: Speaks in riddles and nonsense about "Hive Fleets"
DLS (Tin Man): His insistence on LoG being innocent. That and he annoys me.
DOblit: Twitchy and nonsensical and I am dubious of his story that he is returning to his sick mom.
Ultrafool: Where is his brother? Why are they on the ship?
Gwar!: He reeks of the vermin "Trolls" from my homeworld. I never did like them.

While I'm closely watching everyone else, these are the ones that stand out in my mind.

EDIT: Added the jab about Gwar!

As I said, er, mean to say-nevermind I'll say it now!
How would Orkeosaurus know, even if I was a genesteeler!?

I have heard what Lord of Ghosts has to say. And he answers direct questions with riddles, and has not firmly denied being a xenos.

He is either mad, or a xenos. Either way, he is a threat.

For have you not heard of the great stories about my kind!!
May you know of my suffering!!
1000s of peple have this-this-this-mutagen!!
Emperor forgive me...
*mutters to himself*

Tell us then of your "plight"...

*retains a sceptical look on my face*

My 'plight'
MY 'PLIGHT'
my 'plight'
most people fall to this 'plight'
some of them costing many lives, planets even
Yet I, thank His forgiveness, suvived this 'plight'
some of my kin have made something of this 'plight'
Some...
some...
*mutters more*

Ye Second Vote Accounting
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0 - Vote BrotherStynier
0 - Vote Frenzied Potato
0 - Vote Mekboy
0 - Vote Manchu
1 - Vote Orkeosaurus (lord of the ghosts)
0 - Vote Valhallan42nd
2 - Vote lord of the ghosts (Orkeosaurus, Valhallan42nd)
7 - Vote Drk_Oblitr8r (Dark Lord Seanron, Mekboy, Lord-Loss, airman, Gwar!, Drk_Oblitir8r, Gornall))
0 - Vote Dark Lord Seanron
0 - Vote Gwar!
0 - Vote Demogerg
0 - Vote Lord-Loss
0 - Vote Gornall
0 - Vote airman
0 - Vote Ultrafool

0 - Vote No Lynch

5 - Not Voting (BrotherStynier, Frenzied Potato, Manchu, Demogerg, Ultrafool )

With 15 alive it requires 8 to Lynch
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Edited to reflect Drk's vote and to correct my missing of Gwar!'s vote.

unvote:Orkeosaurus
vote: Drk_Oblitr8r
My 'plight' tells me so...

Hearing "voices" now? I can sit idly by no longer...

Vote: Lord of the Ghosts

You are making a mistake!!
You shall be sorry, my 'plight' is clear to you!!
May He do my will, I have failed...I have 5 votes damming me.
I will say more, may these words save me, and you all.
The Gheistos Cataclysm
He was one of my kin.
HE FAILED, COSTING A WHOLE PLANET!!!
*starts to weep*
*Emperor forgive me*

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[conclusion] Vote: Dark_Obliter8tor

Mekboy wrote:Vote: Drk_Oblitr8r

Lord-Loss wrote:Vote: Dark_Oblit8er

Gwar! wrote:Vote: Dark_Oblit8er

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, Can't sleep, people'll execute me

*Flashback*

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:Mr... uhhh... Stumps? Can you help give me some pointers to being less of a coward?

Orkeosaurus wrote:Just remember to die for the Emperor. Then you will be a martyr, and you won't have the dark creatures of the warp feast upon your immortal soul until the end of time.

*end of flashback*

If it means that I must die, to help save those who are truely faithful to the Emperor of Mankind, than I shall willingly lay down my life.

UNVOTE:Lord of Ghosts
Vote: Drk_Oblitr8r

(OOC: please try to remember to spell my name right, Dark_Oblitirator is another person)

OOC: Why is everyone voting for themselves! >: (

OOC: Yeah... not a fan of that personally.

I am sorry, My plight tells me only so much...
I shall keep my vote.
And if His Will is my death and not yours-so be it.
I must suvive-you have saved many for sacificeing yourself.
"For the Emperor!, my friend"

lord of the ghosts wrote:You are making a mistake!!
You shall be sorry, my 'plight' is clear to you!!
May He do my will, I have failed...I have 5 votes damming me.
I will say more, may these words save me, and you all.
The Gheistos Cataclysm
He was one of my kin.
HE FAILED, COSTING A WHOLE PLANET!!!
*starts to weep*
*Emperor forgive me*

Before we rush into a decision... can anyone provide more information on this?

That's 8 votes to Lynch by my accounting, stand by for story post.

Though I think it best to destroy lord of ghosts first, It might be best to vote dark obliterator, as so many of us suspect him.

unvote lord of ghosts

vote dark oblit

Before you get carried away... you have my vote in the wrong column. :( I voted for LoG and NOT DarkO.

Gornall wrote:Before you get carried away... you have my vote in the wrong column. :(

Correct you are - I'll adjust and repost a proper accounting.

Edit: Oh, and never mind it looks like Valhallan just dropped the hammer.

OOC: Breathes a sigh of relief...

IC: DarkO, you seem to be standing at the very edge of your doom. You best explain yourself quickly before you are executed as a suspected Xenos.

With that said, each of us should think long and hard (and spell it out in our messages) why we think DarkO is a traitor. If we choose unwisely, than not only will we personally kill a non-traitor, it is likely the Xenos will claim another victim tonight.

*Keeps a close eye on LoG and DLS to gauge their responses*

Day 1 still goes on
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0 - Vote BrotherStynier
0 - Vote Frenzied Potato
0 - Vote Mekboy
0 - Vote Manchu
0 - Vote Orkeosaurus
0 - Vote Valhallan42nd
2 - Vote lord of the ghosts (Orkeosaurus, Gornall)
7 - Vote Drk_Oblitr8r (Dark Lord Seanron, Mekboy, Lord-Loss, Gwar!, Valhallan42nd, Drk_Oblitr8r, lord of ghosts)
0 - Vote Dark Lord Seanron
0 - Vote Gwar!
0 - Vote Demogerg
0 - Vote Lord-Loss
0 - Vote Gornall
0 - Vote airman
0 - Vote Ultrafool

0 - Vote No Lynch

6 - Not Voting (BrotherStynier, Frenzied Potato, Manchu, Demogerg, Ultrafool, airman )

With 15 alive it requires 8 to Lynch
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(Edit 3)

OOC: Not dead, don't worry, this isn't important then

EDIT: Removed the comment about self-offing.

I've listed the eight votes, as far as I can tell they are all correct though due to my earlier error I am reading back through just to verify. Feel free to double check them yourself - it has been reported by unreliable sources that I am occasionally wrong.

Edit: I am incorrect

I miscounted airman's vote - he is currently not voting

OOC: I think Airman unvoted...

EDIT: NINJAED

I have adjusted the most recent vote count and it should stand as accurate - Drk currently sits at -1 vote from Lynch. Day 1 is still ongoing. (I apologize for my errors...I blame Gwar! because he seems a likely suspect)

OOC:: You need to update the message to say that DarkO hasn't been lynched yet.

IC: DarkO, why are you in such a hurry to kill yourself? Is it a guilty mind or a devious trick? It cannot be to help the Emperor's faithful. If you truly do serve the Emperor, you should help us to root out the unclean among us. A needless death will not further His will. It will only make us weaker against the Xenos.

EDIT: Punctuation

I have thought long about the votes (which are correct)
And I have seen why I shall die next turn-
I shall do my best to compelete a task given to me before I die.
This is why you cannot kill me,
As I said you shall all pray as soon as I die.

Gornall wrote:OOC:: You need to update the message to say that DarkO hasn't been lynched yet.

IC: DarkO, why are you in such a hurry to kill yourself? Is it a guilty mind or a devious trick. It cannot be to help the Emperor's faithful. If you truly do serve the Emperor, you should help us to root out the unclean among us. A needless death will not further His will. It will only make us weaker against the Xenos.

It was his purpose!!
He has made the right choice!!
He will forgive you DarkO,
It was what He had planned for you
You have saved one life, If I live-more
You must die my purpose isn't done, I am sorry
EDIT:I thought drk_o was dead

Gornall wrote: DarkO, why are you in such a hurry to kill yourself? Is it a guilty mind or a devious trick. It cannot be to help the Emperor's faithful. If you truly do serve the Emperor, you should help us to root out the unclean among us. A needless death will not further His will. It will only make us weaker against the Xenos.

You're right.

UNVOTE: Drk_Oblitr8r
REVOTE: Lord Of Ghosts

My reason for voting myself, was that if I go, perhaps someone who infact is guilty would be suspected.

But I shall continue to help my fellow faithful root out the traitotous scum that still hide amoung us.

Everyone, I want you to reconsider your votes against me, PLEASE DON"T KILL ME

lord of the ghosts wrote:

Gornall wrote:OOC:: You need to update the message to say that DarkO hasn't been lynched yet.

IC: DarkO, why are you in such a hurry to kill yourself? Is it a guilty mind or a devious trick. It cannot be to help the Emperor's faithful. If you truly do serve the Emperor, you should help us to root out the unclean among us. A needless death will not further His will. It will only make us weaker against the Xenos.

It was his purpose!!
He has made the right choice!!
He will forgive you DarkO,
It was what He had planned for you
You have saved one life, If I live-more

The Emperor has given me a sign, by way of Gornall, he wants me alive, so I can help the faithful.

Drk_Oblitr8r wrote:

Gornall wrote: DarkO, why are you in such a hurry to kill yourself? Is it a guilty mind or a devious trick. It cannot be to help the Emperor's faithful. If you truly do serve the Emperor, you should help us to root out the unclean among us. A needless death will not further His will. It will only make us weaker against the Xenos.

You're right.

UNVOTE: Drk_Oblitr8r
REVOTE: Lord Of Ghosts

My reason for voting myself, was that if I go, perhaps someone who infact is guilty would be suspected.

But I shall continue to help my fellow faithful root out the traitotous scum that still hide amoung us.

Everyone, I want you to reconsider your votes against me, PLEASE DON"T KILL ME

You are still under suspicion, as your conduct has been dubious at best. However, your misguided attempt to sacrifice yourself actually bought you some respect in my eyes. Use this second chance to answer our doubts. Tell us again what brings you on this trip. And why should we believe you are an Emperor-serving individual?

The only way DrkO could be the Genestealer is if he was taking a separate tally from Thor, and thus knew he wouldn't die instantly from voting for himself (as it was actually the 6th vote, and not the 8th).

However, this seems like it would be quite a trick, especially since when he was actually at the 7th vote (Valhallan's), he took a while to unvote himself (while someone else could have easily jumped in and taken him out).

I'm inclined to say DrkO is the least likely candidate for being the Genestealer, at this point, because him being the Genestealer would involve jumping through a lot of hoops.

::EDIT:: Spelling and grammar.

I agree. Unless he is much more devious than we thought, he has satisfied me. However, if such an event should occur again, I will suspect it as a ploy to gain sympathy.

So, were back at square one again?

Hardly. We have reason to think one person's innocent. Thus, we've slightly increased our chances of lynching a Genestealer today.

"Indeed Stubby indeed. I suppose for now Obliter8tor can be moved to a different list."

[Confirmation] Subject: Gornall - the reasons I voted for Dark_Oblitr8r are as follows.

• Child-like dependence on others, an effort to try and enamour himself to individuals to secure his position seems suspicious.
• Others in the collective have plausible background information, which while not entirely proving themselves innocent, gives a thorough basis for further investigation.
• Whilst I concur that LoG has provided next to no information, his obvious baiting of the more religious amongst us (myself included) is too horribly obvious. Why risk discovery by implicating yourself. More investigation is required.
• DO has made no solid or thorough effort to defend himself – this raises my suspicions as we are all defensive in this situation.


[Conclusion] Subject: Dark_Oblitr8r has raised and maintained mu suspicions throughout. Through logical dictation, he is the most likely to be seditious.

[Further note] It is comparably easy to point the finger of mistrust at this who are different, Gornall. I have suffered ire because of the differences in my appearance, demeanour and speech from non-augmented for 72 standard Terran Cycles. It has been a common fate for those of the Red Cloth to become the targets of the suspicious, the paranoid and the superstitious. I view your suspicion and rash dislike of me as simply knee-jerk prejudice and racial intolerance. A less logical individual could see it as try to silence me out of your own self-interest; however I do not think this is the case.

Suffering is necessary for the development of the soul. I do not begrudge you your dislike of me based on our abundant differences. I would implore you however, to not let it cloud your judgement. It is one thing to be accused because of guild, and quite another to be accused because one is different.

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[Confirmation] Subject: Gornall - the reasons I voted for Dark_Oblitr8r are as follows.

• Child-like dependence on others, an effort to try and enamour himself to individuals to secure his position seems suspicious.
• Others in the collective have plausible background information, which while not entirely proving themselves innocent, gives a thorough basis for further investigation.
• Whilst I concur that LoG has provided next to no information, his obvious baiting of the more religious amongst us (myself included) is too horribly obvious. Why risk discovery by implicating yourself. More investigation is required.
• DO has made no solid or thorough effort to defend himself – this raises my suspicions as we are all defensive in this situation.


[Conclusion] Subject: Dark_Oblitr8r has raised and maintained mu suspicions throughout. Through logical dictation, he is the most likely to be seditious.

It is comparably easy to point the finger of mistrust at this who are different, Dark Lord Seanron. I have suffered ire because of the differences in my appearance, demeanour and speech. It has been a common fate to become the targets of the suspicious, the paranoid and the superstitious. I view your suspicion and rash dislike of me as simply knee-jerk prejudice and racial intolerance. A less logical individual could see it as try to silence me out of your own self-interest; however I do not think this is the case.

Suffering is necessary for the development of the soul. I do not begrudge you your dislike of me based on our abundant differences. I would implore you however, to not let it cloud your judgement. It is one thing to be accused because of guild, and quite another to be accused because one is different.

I felt that repeating you would be an easier way to explain myself. I don't go into much detail about what I'm doing, because there is little detail to tell you. I must have boarded this ship by mistake as I was heading to Baal, not Terra, to see my terminally ill paraplegic mother, and look after her, spend time with her. But more importantly, to give her something to live for. My father disapeared before my mother knew she was carrying me, and I am an only child.

[humour] how droll Oblitr8r.

I do not base my suspisions on the fact you are a child, which would be a prejudice on my part of I did. Nor do I base it on any racial prejudice, we are both, after all hopefully human.

I base my suspicion on your eccentric and hysterical behaviour, plus your partially see-through story of boarding the wrong vessel (Baal & Terra are not even in the same segmentum)

You're mimicking of my own points to try and daemonise me is moot, as you clearly lack the understanding or strength of mind to make your own deductions.

[conclusion] my vote stands, you are now scrabbling to defend yourself now that several of the colective have become suspicious of you.

Dark Lord Seanron wrote: You're mimicking of my own points to try and daemonise me is moot, as you clearly lack the understanding or strength of mind to make your own deductions.

No, I felt that what you said was better than what I can think of, because I felt you'd understand it a bit better.

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:I base my suspicion on your eccentric and hysterical behaviour, plus your partially see-through story of boarding the wrong vessel (Baal & Terra are not even in the same segmentum)

I realise that you have good reasons to suspect me, but I assure you, you are mistaken. If you don't see the light, you WILL be helping those responsible.

I merely made a mistake, and it looks like its going to cost me my life...

(Edit, fixed first quote)

[clarification] this is a harsh and sterile universe we reside in, mistakes are rarely tolerated...

my vote still stands

LOG is becoming increasing suspicous, the way he talks....planets destroyed by indiviuals, mutations, sacrificed to the Emperor.


He's a psykers!

Unvote: Drk_Oblitr8r
Vote: Lord of Ghosts

Dark Lord Seanron wrote:[Conclusion] Subject: Dark_Oblitr8r has raised and maintained mu suspicions throughout. Through logical dictation, he is the most likely to be seditious.

DarkO practically committed suicide earlier, something I doubt the Xenos would do. Stynier and Stubby both agree that he is likely benign. Your insistence on his guilt, however, makes me more suspcious of you and LoG.

The Gheistos Cataclysm.... that name had rung a bell in my memory from what seems like ages ago....

then it hit me. about 20 years ago, I was one most fortunate to meet a member of the Great Adeptus Astartes. Clad in gigantic black armor, adorned with Purity Badges and symbols of the crusaders. He was a member of the Black Templar and he spoke of a great heresy that occured on Gheistos....

He did not say much, but from I gathered, a great evil had appeared and plagued the world with death and destruction, him and his brothers could not stop the evil presence and the world was destroyed.

someone asked me earlier what I knew about the appearance of Genestealers. I think it was Manchu, hes quite the logical one... anyways, there are 4 basic levels of Genestealers to worry about, the first level is the purestrain, the most hideous beast, pure destruction, I have seen them rip apart our Adeptus Astartes protectors like they were children, Thank the Emperor we are not dealing with one of these, otherwise we would all already by dead. The second and third levels are both disgusting Hybrids of humans and Genestealers, they commonly have 3 arms, hunched backs, claws for hands, oversized heads, and purple-tinted skin.
the fourth level looks identical to a normal human.... only they are a sympathizer to the Genestealers, they have been infected and are no longer actually human, if they are allowed to breed and create offspring they would be of the 3rd level.

A quick glance tells me that we are dealing with 2 of these "4th level" Xenos.


More important, we have one who has presented us with nothing but riddles, to occupy our minds and trick us, and he has made reference to a great evil, that even our great protecters will not speak about openly. I know how to fight Genestealers, I am not afraid of killing them or being killed by them, I just do not want to become one of them, because of this I must vote to destroy that which has a connection to evil.

vote:lord of the ghosts

Edited for spelling and grammer.

[query] more suspicious? you have taken an instant dislike to myself since the beginning of this unfortunate affair, I doubt it even possible you could become any more supicious.

[clarification] voting for oneself could simply be Oblitr8r trying to throw us off the scent, so to speak. I have remained stoic in my vote as he has held my suspicions, unlike several others who appear to be scatterbrainedly changing votes here & there in order to placate the logic of others.

[conclusion] my vote remains. You and I will never see eye to eye Gornall, so I see no point in trying to win you over. As for LoG, I do concur his behaviour is most peculiar, but I deduce him far too obvious to be the true culprit, at least at this moment of time.

[secondary point] Subject Gornall - if I was the enemy, surely it would benefit me most to vote for my obvious enemy, which is yourself. Not being the enemy, and in fact being your ally, I would not vote or rouse suspicion toward you.

*Looks sternly at Dark Lord Seanron*

We shall see. The earlier events of DarkO's brush with death lead me to believe he is not the true threat. As Stumpy iterated, it would have taken a truly devious (and daring) individual to have correctly deduced the number of people willing to vote for him and willingly place himself on the chopping block for as long as he did. While this alone does not prove his innocence, it does move him farther down towards the bottom of my list of suspects. I think there are more worrisome individuals to deal with first. LoG is one such individual and until a more likely culprit emerges, there is where my vote shall stand.

As for not voting for me, it neither proves guilt or innocence. You could be devious enough to realize that implicating me would only seek to bring attention upon yourself. On the other hand, you could implicate me and say "This would be too obvious if I was really a heretic".

Yes I dislike you, but my vote is based on your desire to protect LoG, not on your annoying, rusted existence. Personal conflict would only allow the Xenos to sow discontent and discord among us, making it harder to root them out. Because of our outspoken feud, I already fear for my safety tonight, as the genestealers could kill me to throw doubt on you, or leave me be to "exonerate" you and make me seem suspicious. This is a tangled mess of a web and we must be careful to observe every strand or risk becoming tangled up in it beyond all recovery.

[conclusion] you're candor is refreshing to say the least Gornall.

very well, a machine is only the sum of its parts.

UNVOTE - Dark_Oblitr8r

VOTE: Lord of Ghosts

In order for our mechanism to function with utmost precision and efficiency, then the cogs and parts must not grate upon each other. We shall see were this leads, with the outcome hopefully benefitting the whole.

Night is swiftly approaching. We must take action now.

I still suspect Drk_Obliter8r, despite his "altruistic move", but if we as a group are making a sea change towards the man who equated the Emperor with the Hive Fleets, I am fairly comfortable with the group's decision.

Unvote Drk_Obliter8r

Vote Lord of Ghosts

Orkeosaurus wrote:I'm inclined to say DrkO is the least likely candidate for being the Genestealer, at this point, because him being the Genestealer would involve jumping through a lot of hoops.

::EDIT:: Spelling and grammar.

I'd say the least likely person to be a murderous genestealer would be you, as it's awfully difficult to murder someone when one has no limbs.

*Thinking back over LoG's comments*

lord of the ghosts wrote:my I suvive past day 2 I belive in the emperor/hive fleet
I cannot say whom I am, but I will say I'm awesome

What does everyone think of this heresy? LoG, how do you explain it? The tide is turning against you it seems. Now is your chance to either clear your name by explaining yourself or clear your conscience before facing judgement.

Valhallan42nd wrote:

Orkeosaurus wrote:I'm inclined to say DrkO is the least likely candidate for being the Genestealer, at this point, because him being the Genestealer would involve jumping through a lot of hoops.

::EDIT:: Spelling and grammar.

I'd say the least likely person to be a murderous genestealer would be you, as it's awfully difficult to murder someone when one has no limbs.

However, I would not put it past a Xenos to eat his own limbs in lean times (and to gain sympathy), only to use his heretical, alien biology to sprout new ones when the time is appropriate.

Because there's been a fair bit of action already this morning (and because I want to put a few pages between me and my late night errors of yesterday) I present another vote count, please let me know if anything is off.

Ye Fifth Vote Accounting
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0 - Vote BrotherStynier
0 - Vote Frenzied Potato
0 - Vote Mekboy
0 - Vote Manchu
0 - Vote Orkeosaurus
0 - Vote Valhallan42nd
7 - Vote lord of the ghosts (Orkeosaurus, Gornall, Drk_Oblitr8r, Lord-Loss,Demogerg, Dark Lord Seanron, Valhallan42nd)
3 - Vote Drk_Oblitr8r (Mekboy, Gwar!, lord of ghosts)
0 - Vote Dark Lord Seanron
0 - Vote Gwar!
0 - Vote Demogerg
0 - Vote Lord-Loss
0 - Vote Gornall
0 - Vote airman
0 - Vote Ultrafool

0 - Vote No Lynch

5 - Not Voting (BrotherStynier, Frenzied Potato, Manchu, airman, Ultrafool )

With 15 alive it requires 8 to Lynch
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My the Emperor guide me.

Vote: Lord of Ghosts

May He have mercy on us if we're wrong.

Ave, brother, ave.

Somnus puteus. Nos tribuo vos Imperator pacis.

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OOC: I see what you did there...

Valhallan42nd wrote:Somnus puteus. Nos tribuo vos Imperator pacis.

Indeed.

I am not convinced. No, I am not convinced, as the rest of you seem to be, by this dubious self-sacrifice. If anything, it reminds me of the smarter, sicker scummers who'd play mind games with us Arbitors, wheedling at us for pity when Emperor knows they deserve none at all. No, I think you all should trust your instincts about this one. I know I will.

Vote: Drk_Oblitr8r

Lord of the Ghosts may very well be insane and even a heretic for all I know. His ravings are certainly damning enough, as you all clearly recognize. But I would remind you that none of us--and I realize this means even me--can be above suspicion in each other's eyes.

The fact that so many of you seem eager to absolve Drk_O of guilt in this matter astounds me and I refuse to let him off that easily. Whether it makes me unpopular with his sympathizers is immaterial to me, for I'll have done my duty to Him as I always have and always will.

Let me pose these questions: How many of us have sacrificed everything to be on this ship bound for Holy Terra? For how many of us is this the summation of all our lives' goals? And this one claims he got on by mistake? I must say again, I am not convinced.

It does appear to be 8 votes now to lynch lord of ghosts - I'm about to head out to the glories that are on-site filming so there'll be a few hours for anyone who thinks to question the numbers to double check them.

Orkeosaurus, Gornall, Drk_Oblitr8r, Lord-Loss,Demogerg, Dark Lord Seanron, Valhallan42nd, and Mekboy have all voted for lord of ghosts.

Story post shall come when I get back as shall movement to Night Phase.

Wait.. I've just realised. He's a psyker, right? And there's only one role that can be a psyker? Therefore:

Unvote: Lord of Ghosts
Vote: Drk_Oblitr8r

[agreement] indeed Subject Manchu, I do concur with your thinking. Simply because my vot has changed, does not mean that Oblitr8r is now innocent in my sight.

Sometimes lessons must be learned and sacrifices must be made before genuine guilt or innocence is identified.

[conclusion] our voting of LoG shall prove either to be beneficial, or lead us to the correct target, Omnissiah allowing.