The Heresy (Backup) - Roleplay Thread

[Thantos]

Guilliman was reading. He spent most of his time reading nowadays. - Reports, texts, production quotas, accounts, debreifings, manifestos, proposals, statistics. This was inglorious work for a Primarch. Guilliman threw down his book in disgust.
Months now! Months of this. Certainly terra was becoming stronger, things were more efficient, but Guilliman was a warrior and military tactician, not a scribe or adept. Why had the Emperor removed him from the crusade in this cruel way?
Rouboute stood and paced over to a small exotic pot plant in the corner of the room. He studied it, its purple and blue veins running through green leaves, ever changing and pulsing with new pigments. It was delicate, but beautiful and rare.
The Emperor had deemed him worthy? No, the Emperor had deemed him obedient enough to take this caretaker-role with no fuss... And the Emperor had been right, Guilliman's sense of duty meant he would see terra defended for as long as he was needed, years, decades, centuries...
This was unfair! This was a punishment! Terra was defended against Xenos already!
He hammered his closed fist into the small plant, it dissapeared under his hand.
For a moment he wished he could leave terra, could wage war and shine with military brilliance again.
Then he sat back down and picked up his book.



+++Message from Roboute Gulliman to Lemen Russ+++
Brother Russ,

You can be assured that Terra is receiving the highest defences possible. Soon, the Sol system shall be the unbreakable heart that our empire needs.
I share your concerns for the isolation of Maccragge, i have dispatched forces to attempt to link up shipping routes with the rest of the empire, and to find much needed forge worlds.
Brother Guilliman
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[Railgun Convention]

+++Jaghati Khan to Vulkan+++
Thanks for the quick response. However, I recommend you instead take the forces due south of Chogris, as this will allow us to block any potential attack from this threat. We will keep in touch, and rendezvous at the target location shortly thereafter.
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[petercute]

+++ Vulkan to Jaghati Khan+++

Ok Heading to space system and holding station for your forces to meet up so we can deal with this new threat.

[silverfuge]

Curze awoke with a start. His dream had been about Gulliman sat on Terra with the newly built fortifications wondering about abandoning Terra to go fight for his homeworld.

++++ Curze to Gulliman+++++++++++++++++++

I feel for you to be so far from your homeworld, indeed each of us has a link to their homeworld, be it a good or bad link. But our father has honoured you with the protection of that, which he holds dearest for as important as our homeworlds our they pale in comparision to Terra. I hope to see you soon my brother but in the mean time keep up the good work.
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Part 2

Curze left his sleep quarters and went to check on the battlements his thoughts still troubled by his dreams and of a brother left uneasy. He spotted Iron warriors building. He headed to them seeing his brother stood slightly apart from them. "Hail brother" shouted Curze. "May the night cloak you" replied perturabo. Curze froze slightly taken aback by the familar words his brother used. Perturabo asked if he had said it wrong but Curze confirmed he had. "It seems you have won the trust of my Captains and why not having seen the wonders you have done to our world" Curze smiled. "soon Brother me and my men will leave this world to expand the influence of our father, I will leave two chapters here to protect and recruit but It fills me to know you will still be here, my men will take no other as a leader but that is not to say you cannot give them advice" Both brothers knowing that Perturabo would be the de facto leader but just not in name.

Curze spotted the Lunar wolfs training, this was not unheard of as his men did it all the time but his mean wore the night and he was lead to belive that other chapters did not practise this way as standard. "If we wish for the Night lords to respect us, we must fight as they do" the captain shouted, whilst the primarch saw this the captain spotted him, instantly earning respect that he had spotted him in the cloak he wore. Curze walked over "hail captain" "Hail Night Haunter" Curze stood and evaluated the Lunar wolfs, the reports from his own captains were that they were fine warriors as one would expect if a little prideful.  "You seem to have fine men, but I'm sure that the lack of fighting will not be the best for your warriors so I intend to rectify the situation if it would please you"

ooc will leave reposnse Lunar wolfs /ooc

[Rarity Declis]

Captain Vipus nodded. "Hail, Night Haunter!" He raised his sword, and the Luna Wolves around him stopped fighting and kneeled.

Curze gave the force a look over, his dark eyes twinkling with thought. "You seem to have fine men, but I'm sure the lack of fighting will not be best for your warriors so I intend to rectify the situation if it pleases you."

Vipus bowed, before looking at his men. "My lord, the Luna Wolves are happy to fight or guard. We are not Space Wolves who think that glory is won only through battle, nor are we Ultramarines to look over places and think our duty done. We do what we are commanded, and do a damn good job of it as well." He looked back to Curze, and flushed slightly.

"I am sorry for the language, my lord. I'm a soldier, not a speaker." He cleared his throat.

"My father, Horus, gave me an instruction before we left. We are to work with you, and win the lost brotherhood between the Luna Wolves and the Night Lords among us Marines. I know that you and my father are true brothers, but your men do not quite like us yet." He coughed again. "I don't mean that offensive, my lord, just speaking my thoughts plainly."

"So, my lord, if there is something you want done, any Luna Wolf here is happy to pick up a combat knife and a bolter and fight with you."

[Thantos]

Rouboute read his new messages later that night. One from Curze. He scanned the slate as he sat alone eating some processed petrapheasent on a grain-slice. He wrote a reply.
It was good to know he was not entirely forgotten by his brothers, he allowed himself a half smile. Of all his brothers, it was Curze, the shadowy and volatile outsider, who had consoled him. Perhaps he had misjudged his Night Lord brother... there had been a lot of misjudgement among brothers recently. Misunderstandings, fraying tempers and ill-communication.

And it unsettled Guilliman.
He was cut off here, with no real way to keep track of the morale and feelings of the expedition forces. Sure, he had tactical appraisals, reports and information. But that didnt keep him updated with events in the way he wanted. He took another bite of grain-slice and pondered. Perhaps he would have to send more astropath communications.

Rouboute rose, he had a busy evening, he had to meet with the Adeptus Ministorum to try and wrestle more control of resources from. And he had to speak with the Master Rememberancer to send more rememberances into the field - such glorious times at the close of uniting the galaxy should be recorded all the better for future generations.

Perhaps tomorrow would be a more eventful day?

+++Rouboute to Curze+++
Thankyou for your communications brother, it is good to know I am not forgotten entirely here. Rest assured, terra is my highest priority, the cradle of mankind will soon be the stronghold core which our empire deserves. Do keep me updated with any major progressions among the fleet. I wish the Night Lords much glory in the expedition fleet.
Brother Rouboute+++

+++Rouboute to Jaghati Khan+++
Brother Jaghati, i hope you are winning many great victories with the White Scars in the crusades.
In my frequent visits to the mechanicus, i came across news of a bike development based on a new STC, which may interest you. They are calling it the Attack Bike - able to mount heavier weapons in a bike sidecar which was previously impossible with the older Jet Bike varients. Ill be sure to request a speedy development to this new bike, and ensure the first shipments from Mars are sent to the White Scars forces.
Brother Rouboute +++

[Rarity Declis]

Horus sat in Ullanor.

His Legion was simply too small to do anything, and split between two planets...



+++ Horus Lupercal to Roboute Guilliman+++

Roboute,

I ask your advice, as you face a similar trouble. My Legion is split between Foothold and Cthonia, and unlike your own Legion, I haven't enough Chapters to simply spread amongst the stars as I would wish. As such, do I  maintain my position here, recruiting until both halves of my Legion are strong enough to help my brothers in that area of space, or shall I return to Cthonia, where I am helpful to the Imperium immediately, and can begin Crusading as soon as I arrive?

Thoughts, brother? I have always valued your tactical advice.

Horus.

[silverfuge]

Curze was glad of the captains response and indeed he did not miss the twinkle in his eye when he was informed of a crusade. But Curze was still troubled for he could see Horus had split himself thin, and Curze knew this to be partly his fault, and it was not his intention when he suggested his plan to leave his brother underarmed.

++++ Curze to Horus ++++++++++++++++++

Your men do you proud, but I hope to have them back to you soon as it greaves me to think I have you under armed.

Curze

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[Thantos]

+++Rouboute Guilliman to Horus Lupercal+++
Brother Horus,
I am gald to hear from you. We regrettably never got that game of regicide! There will be other oppertunities im sure.
Sounds like you are indeed having a similar problem. I am also so far from my homeworld.

I would suggest keeping your legion together or with fellow Legions, if we are divided we are weakened. It would be dire indeed if we spread ourselves too thinly and suffered losses.
I can offer some chapters of Ultramarines to bolster your forces if you wish. The Ultramarines have much respect for the Lunar Wolves and would relish the chance to fight alongside your warriors again, im sure.
Rouboute +++

[InsaneTD]

Angron shuddered as his ship translated back to the material realm. He hadn't been on such a rough trip through the warp that he could remember. "Check with all the ships in the fleet. Make sure all ships and men are all accounted for. Double check our position and ready for the next leg of our journey."



*** Angron to Mortarian and Horus ***

Brothers,

I've had some trouble with the Warp, though so far it seems to have helped rather then hinder my forces so far. I can join your forces sooner then I thought.

Angron.

[Rarity Declis]

Horus was done here. His Legion needed him, he had been too long from Cthonia, and he needed to speak with his brothers.

All around Ullanor and Foothold, the Luna Wolves were packing up and getting ready to leave. Horus thought about the messages he had received. His Legion was too small for what he wanted, and he must change that as soon as possible.

First, he decided, the Luna Wolves shall stop at Terra. It will reduce the Warp jump distance, and he might speak with Guilliman. Also, the 1st Chapter could meet him there. Loken had spent enough time with Magnus, but the Legion needed to prepare to continue the Crusade.

Secondly, he was greatly pleased to hear that 2 new Chapters had joined his Legion, but it was not enough. He would have them tested. The 2nd would lead half of these recruits, as well as the Fleet, to go face this new threat with the Serpents and the Dusk Raiders. He wouldn't leave his brothers unsupported, when his world is in danger as much as theirs.

Thirdly, he would leave the Chapters with Curze for a while longer. Let the Luna Wolves and Night Lords learn to work together, fight together, become strong brothers.

Horus looked to the night skies, seeing the twin moons of Foothold hanging in the silky darkness.

Peturabo, Angron, Guilliman, Corax, Curze... He had many brothers already that he held dear. When he thought of Russ he frowned. There was unfinished business there, but it will be left for now. To all intents and purposes, he would soon be on the other side of the galaxy from Russ, and there his wounds could heal.



Captain Loken received the orders that morning, and made to meet with Primarch Magnus. He knocked on his door.



Captain Vipus read the communique from his Father, and smiled. He was already doing his duty, already preparing to fight with the Night Lords. He sent a message back, saying that the Night Haunter was more joyful to be with than his name suggested, and would doubtless look forward to meeting with Horus.

He looked up. The white plate armour of the Luna Wolves glinted as they fought with chainswords. He would ask the Night Haunter, when next possible, if the Chapters with him could learn the ways of the Night Lords fighting.



+++Horus Lupercal to Roboute Guilliman+++

Brother, I am returning to Cthonia. However, I am stopping at Terra. If you have the time, I would like that regicide game. And we must finish our discussion on Ullanor.

I look forward to seeing you, and green Terra,
Horus

[The Man They Call Jayne]

Magnus looked up at the knock.

"Enter" he said.

The Luna Wolf walked in and stood before the seated Primarch.

"What can I do for you Captain?" asked Magnus.

[Rarity Declis]

Loken nodded. He always felt nervous around Primarchs; even with Horus, he always looked slightly away from his eyes.

"My lord, I am to retreat from Prospero to rejoin my father. However, I felt it would be singularly rude of us to simply leave without offering a personal thank-you for the training. Not only that, but I would ask if there is anything that you would have me pass back to my Lord."

Loken looked away. "There is something else, my lord. Regarding this training..."

[The Man They Call Jayne]

"Offer my brother nothing but my thanks to have been priviledged to have trained such fine warriors. Remember what you have been taught, remember that you must focus on the numerations when hunting for the taint. You're mind may not wander at all lest you risk everything."

He paused.

"What else did you wish to know?"

[Rarity Declis]

"My lord, this is a personal wondering. You remember the incident with Abaddon..." It wasn't a question. Loken doubted that Magnus forgot a thing.

"And now you're offering this training for everyone. You went to the largest Warp-rift in this galaxy. We remember what happened to the Primarch of the Emperor's Children, and even yourself and our Father are afflicted with mutations, and entire Legions..."

Loken looked hard at Magnus. "You call taint, this threat, Chaos. The Orks, nor the Eldar nor even lost humans get specialised training, and yet many Legions are here to learn to fight this threat. How extensive is this threat? How far can it go? Why are you so committed to it? Eldar are a great enough threat, surely?"