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I'll try to post somewhere this week, now that madness TRULY claims him

I mostly just caught my character up to the now, but have not responded to what the Imperial Navy is asking for.

Still lacking time to actually sit down and think about what I'll write, if you don't mind, I think that'll have to wait until Friday.

As there have been another 20 years, I would be interested on how our guys got along on a personal level.

Gaussenberg and Loisy did leave of rather friendly and on a first name basis in the last scene and I would imagine that they stayed like this whenever they are in private, while von Gaussenberg keeps up appearances strictly when they have company. Loisy is Governor now, so the Administrator will adress him as "your majesty" and avoid getting to personal in public to not compromise the honor of the rank.

With the Cardinal I could see the two of them also become at least associates? In my imagination I see both of them meet about something trivial like a game of cards or a round of golf regularly, also having reached a first name basis. These meetings being on the ground rules of "leave work at the door". Von Gaussenberg isn't a very pious man, but from what I read he should develop a lot of respect for the Cardinal for how well he handles his church. Is that overall okay for you Easy E?

Sure thing. Cardinal Richemont's first name is ... Cardinal..... no just kidding.

It is Guilles. Cardinal Guilles Richemont.

 Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:
Still lacking time to actually sit down and think about what I'll write, if you don't mind, I think that'll have to wait until Friday.

Sounds good to me. This game is well suited for a slower pace anyway. I've posted a synopsis of some of the things for the characters to talk about.

In a way it even makes sense that the Captain leaves before the other characters arrive so up to you both an whether you want to engage with her or not. She is completely arrogant and uncaring.

I think it could he fun to have our blunt colonel butt heads in some way.

I was thinking that, as I'm now the only one without a sidekick, it would be natural that one of my officer become just that, but I'll elaborate on that when I actually get some time to sit down and slip onto my character's shoes.

right managed to sort of situate the current loisy and give him a sidekick; i'll repost later on to re read and take into account all of the propositions and decision to make as he, as a governor makes a call. Feel free to wirte a half summary half dialogue for as your characters report!

Interesting... any propositions for the off worlder regiment?

We could turn Loisys paranoia to 11 and let it be Savlar Chemdogs, a Beastmen-regiment or the like, but I would find it most interesting if it was a regiment with ties to some faction that wasn't a powerplayer so far and that suddenly gets a lot of influence in the planetary game of thrones.

So what do you think about Elysians with a very close connection to the Navy or an Ogryn Regiment with a quite powerful Lord Commissar that might have a word to say about how we run things?

Might go, 'd need to take a look at my collection of personnal lore I made for various regiments and see if one could chekck these items as that'd be hilarious to me.

On the other hand, since Loisy is pretty much becoming a Munitorum representative at this point, that maybe wouldn't tip the balance that much.

I'll try to fetch you something and if everyone agrees on something them let it be, or else let the GM decide and surprise us!

Edit: list of my keybash-named custom regiment from my small 11 years or so of wargaming:

Kallen infantry regiments: populous, mostly infantry, from a miserable hive world. Could be interesting as they are from the same origin as Loisy.

Rettungsein Guerilla regiment: guerilla regiments, highly elite and independent but lightly equipped. Would be logical that they come to share experience with the St Bonifatius reach's experts at counter insurgency.

Aoch artillery regiments: noblemen, from a rich trade based planet, that value money and profit above almost all else - good people at heart, but quick to get involed into YOUR trade as well.

Utik amphibious guard: from a clan based society of extremly violent swamp dwellers, already has rebelled a few times over and while their expertise at amphibious operation is without compare, they are hard to manage and incidents are daily. Could make sense as well as they'd complement quite well with the raiders, but bound to create problems whereever they go, kind of the chem dogs.

Aria Peacekeeping regiments: from a mediaval world of violence and technological decay, superstitious and easy to manipulate through bribe or supertition. Due to their poorer quality, they are mostly used as counter rioters or sometimes levied as fortress regiments whose sole task is to hold with their absurd stubborness to not give up.

With these propositions and those of Pyro, I think it's best to let our dear GM pick what will fit his evil schemes and machinations best from the lot!

I'm happy to have the council last a bit more as they brainstorm in spite of diverging views, so Loisy is still hearing them out and has't actually taken decision apart from having the sisters at the forefront.

Let's make the regiment the Bronthian Longknives from our only war adventure!

BTW: All I need to really know is whether you all are helping with the salvage or not. Once that's decided, I can move to the next event.

Thats a clear yes from me, but Gaussenberg advocates for stickig to destroyer to light cruiser sized bits. I don't think we could handle a spacehulk

Some lore to introduce me to the fearsome bronthizn long knives?

https://warhammer40k.fandom.com/wiki/Brontian_Longknives

Very "Pro knife" these dudes.

Alright, since some stuff is about to go down. You all can give yourself one piece of rare, uncommon or common wargear before the start of the "event."

Ideas:

Weapons

A bolt pistol (uncommon)

Hot Shot Las Gun (Rare)

Plasma Pistol (Rare)

Hand Flamer (uncommon)

Armor:

Refractor Field (Rare): Just the sort of thing some important git like you might have eh?

Other Gear

Auspex (Rare)

Grav Chute (Rare)

I'll go with the refractor field as its standard issue for an officer of my rank. Do I still have the bodyguards i invested in back then?

Hmm... as far as I "know" Gaussenberg I would like an Auspex, if possible implanted (purely for cosmetic reasons)

 Maréchal des Logis Walter wrote:
I'll go with the refractor field as its standard issue for an officer of my rank. Do I still have the bodyguards i invested in back then?

Yes, at this point, you all would have your own protective details. You would likely have PDF or Imperial Guard veterans. The Cardianl would have a few Sisters of Battle and Gaussenberg would probably have a few enforcers.

I told you all this was about to get real! Mwhahaha

Gak hitting the fan at warp travel speed.

I think as a member of the Ecclesiarchy, I should grab a Rosarius, which is basically a refractor field.

So I had an interesting idea wanted to run by you all.

Each character will have a role in umm some (events) as you were. However there will also be a lot of fighting going on that is beyond the immediate control of your characters.

So what do you think about me asking the Dakka Community to step up and play some narrative games of 40K to help influence the narrative of OUR game?

That'd be rad really!

Sounds very cool, I'm all for it.

Interesting. I hope you get enough people to help out especially since we don't have any Space Marines on site..... yet.

Yet hehehe

Cool. I'll solicit then.

BTW: I should be able to keep the narrative moving regardless of what other people are doing. But it should add some flavor.

Here is the solicitation

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/813946.page#11673728

By the way, what has Mechadandrite been up to?

LOL I'll have to update you on that. Thanks for the reminder!