"Acolytes, we have received ... indications, that the Lord of Hive Tarsus, Lucius, is going to be killed in the next few days, as he
collects the Emperor's Tithe from surrounding habitats. A colleague, Inquisitor Markus Moncrieff, has been hot on the trail of a cult
that has infiltrated the court but he has been seriously injured.
The Inquisition has assessed the threat to the Imperium and has decided to dispatch a small group of Acolytes to join the court of
Lord Lucius as he travels the desert.
You have been chosen.
One noble is inconsequential to the Imperium but heresy in the Administratum is a threat we cannot ignore. Help Moncrieff. Find
what you can and report back. Any questions? "
To Inquisitor <deleted> from Throne Agent <deleted> Hive Sibellus/Scintilla/Calixis Sector:
Most Distinguished Inquisitor, Sir,
Cabal Sigma Jericho has succeeded excellently in finishing the investigation that the late Inquisitor Markus Moncrieff could not. Not only did they halt the Cult of Extremesis' foul ritual before it took place, but they have incontrovertible evidence that Roderick Ritter was involved and that Inquisitor Moncrieff was tainted by xeno-tech. He has been executed with extreme prejudice, the Eldar wraithbone construct shards and circlet has been removed to our Laboratoria for auspex, and Lord Lucius Ritter of Hive Tarsus is free of taint and has not been harmed during the inquest.
The introduction of Twerda of the Fuqarwi tribe from the feral world of the same name, did not seem to affect the cabal in any of the ways we talked about. They took him in speedily and when he did the final deed of exterminating Moncrieff, Gekko and Eli did not balk. I think it is quite obvious that despite their criminal past, these three acolytes are definitely of Puritan philosophy concerning the Inquisition and its role.
Request we pass over Beta Protocol and move immediately to Gamma.
Yours in all things,
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Reply message from Inquisitor <deleted> to Throne Agent <deleted>, <location deleted>:
Dutiful servant,
I agree that we should proceed in all haste to Gamma Protocol. But keep in mind that Moncrieff had friends... powerful friends within the Holy Inquisition. It is not impossible for other radical cabals of Ordo Xenos to seek revenge for the loss of their master. Be sure to inform Sigma Jericho to beware of internecine intrigue.
Your humble Dominus,
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All players received 500xp and 1 permanent Fate Point each for this mission.
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