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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Jak Snide » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:14 pm

The Inquisitor had been silent for a while now, allowing the acolytes to formulate their own plans, only speaking once Gunner had said his piece.

"Well said. A low profile is key to success, and distant relatives will come under far less scrutiny than anyone claiming to act in an official capacity for the Navy or Guard. Strophes is ex-Navy himself though, so posing as someone associated with the Battlefleet has potential. Just make sure you don't claim you're acting under orders or the whole mission will crumple under the scrutiny of surprised officers."
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Postby Capntastic » Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:24 am

Mik raised an imaginary mug to Gear. "Oh yeah, I've been downhive a bit, did some small jobs between these big ones. Best home away from home I could ask for!"

Then, lowering the mug back to the table and returning to the task at hand, he spoke again, with decidedly less revelry in his voice.

"So, goin' in from the underhive, what's my cover gonna be? I was kinda lookin' forward to gettin' some nice threads, 'n' all that."

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Postby Christian » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:51 am

Mitrhras, still leaning back, folded his arms and nodded, "I've given my thoughts on the matter, and now the decision lies with Cryvus and," he paused momentarily, "Gunner." he gave the younger guardsman an appraising look, but smiled, "It is not my duty to ask why." he added, casting a glance at Brother Gear, "Father, would it be possible for me to ask your advice in a matter of spiritual help before we depart?"

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Postby Kelne » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:57 am

"I believe I could manage the naval angle well enough," Cryvus said, a flicker of a smile creasing his face, "Though I would like to see the situation on the ground before making a final decision." The smile faded, "As long as we are cautious, dividing the group allows us to gather information from different angles. However, we will not be able to come to each others' aid in a timely fashion. I believe the benefits outweigh the risks, but we should be aware of them nevertheless."

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Postby Jak Snide » Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:37 pm

A shrill beep emanated from the device the Inquisitor was holding. "Finally." she muttered before facing the acolytes as a whole.

"Izak is ready to outfit you now. Head out that door, left, third door down. Once you've decided on your identities inform him and he'll see that the correct documentation is manufactured before you depart. Strophes is expecting you within a day. Lastly, be careful. Sibellus is corrupt through and through. You may have to deal with more than whatever is behind this heresy."

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The six of them departed swiftly, continuing their conversations as needed as the followed the Inquisitor's directions. The room they entered was remarkable smaller than the grand chamber they'd stood in moments before, the lack of decoration and the gunmetal grey of the tables and weapon lockers adding to the contrast. The lockers were shut, the void born among them knowing that they would only open when a boarding alarm was sounded. The table surfaces, however, were cluttered with all sorts of equipment. Weaponry, armour, clothing both ornate and plain, various devices, there was more on display than they could readily take in at once. One man stood in the middle of this all, clad in oil-stained work clothes, tinkering with a powerful looking handgun. His left arm and leg purred as he turned, the bionic mechanisms clearly well maintained, the top half of his face replaced by augmetics with an wide orange visor at their centre. He took a drag on his lho-stick and tossed the weapon he'd been working on to Crisis.

"'Bout time you showed up." he said with a trace of annoyance, his voice hoarse, exhaling white-blue smoke through a grill where his nose had once been. "Boss gave me next to no notice to pull all this shit together, so you'll have to make do with what I could find. Izak, by the way. Got your names already, don't you worry."

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Postby Christian » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:52 pm

Mithras nodded and stood, striding off towards the doors Inquisitor Skane had indicated. As the doors closed behind them he struck up a few odd conversation-pieces, mostly mentioning how he believed he could pull off the impersonation of an officer of the Guard. He had some doubts as to whether he could pass off as anything higher than a colonel, but as the guard drafted regiments locally, the 'nobility' of Dreah had often served as commanding officers. Of course, it would be troublesome to try to explain his relationship to Strophes, but he offered the prospect of having been the commander of his own former regiment, Jastilus Markant, whom he explained had died early on in the campaign on Tranch. Being a backwater planet of no real importance, he doubted most people would keep check on who lived or died there.

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As they arrived in the room of lockers and tables he looked around with a surprised expression on his face. "We are allowed to use this equipment...?" he muttered, sliding a gloved hand over the bone-white lacquer of a chainsword resting on the table. "...by His dominance," he muttered, eyes falling upon the rest of the gear, "are we going to war?"

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Postby NamagomiMk0 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:52 pm

After leaving the meeting room, Crisis replaced his gas mask once more. The time for formalities was over, and he would hope that Gear would leave things at merely calling him a woman. Things would get ugly if he tried anything more.

Just like they'd get ugly, eventually. This team was no more subtle than shipboard artillery, especially how the divisions were occurring; Gear was loud and...unfortunately, a bit too much like Mikolas in some ways. They were going on a MISSION, not some crude attempt to fraternize with the opposite sex. Duty above all, life for the mission. The rest is not even worth fathoming. He penned down a few details about his disguise; Crisis knew too well that he would not fit in well with the poncery that comprised the majority of nobility in the Hives. Better to fill the guise of a bodyguard, and at least have a reason to be suitably armed.

Crisis, reactions quickened from the simulated battle, easily caught the weapon sent his way. Upon looking at it, he recognized it quite readily; the sniper was decently versed in the ways of basic projectile weaponry.

Stormchild. Westingkrup Fane.

A high-quality hand cannon. Price and low availability make it prohibitively restricted.

Advanced barrel rifling alongside high-velocity shells resulting in a distinguishing level of accuracy. Light trigger pull and good balancing allow for a comparably fast rate of fire for a hand cannon, while retaining the distinctive amount of power.


And...he continued to look it over in fascination...

Fairly customized; red dot sight plus an equipped silencer allowing for further increased accuracy and stealth capability.

...he was already rapt with the high-quality weapon, not yet turning his attention toward the table of other armaments. It was not every day that one would be able to hold a weapon like this...

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Postby Capntastic » Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:28 pm

Mik leaned towards Cryvus to share an observation.

"You know, it's always a touch unsettlin' how these guys know us before I know them."

He then strode up to the table and began ogling all the nice kit. Bending over this piece or that, he'd lean close and smirk, especially for the bits of tech he didn't know the proper use of. Eventually, he straightened up and got down to brass tacks.

"So, Izak. I'm goin' as a 'hanger-on'. What sorta teeth do they tend to flash?"

Punctuating this sentence, as usual, was a flash of his own broken smile.

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Postby Jak Snide » Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:51 pm

Izak grinned at the gunman's fascination before directing his attention at Mithras.

"Dunno what the boss lady told you, but it pays to be prepared. Don't want another Merov on our hands, right?" he said with a grimace and a glance at Gunner. "Just don't go swaggering about looking like a glory boy and you'll be fine. Anyway, yeah, take your pick. Boss said you'd be wanting pistols, nice ones at that, so I got just that. Take this thing here," he scooped up a small las-weapon with a sleek design from a nearby table, "for example. Palatine Compact Laspistol. Looks like a runt, but it packs as much of a punch as you Mark III. Takara Fane's got ties with the Mechs and they put out some fine guns because of it. Export them all over the sector, favourite of aristos and discerning muscle. At the cost of a smaller charge pack you get a lightweight piece capable of spitting out shots at a respectable speed."

"As for that," he said as he turned towards Mik, setting the Palantine down and snatching up a far heavier looking laspistol with his surprisingly dexterous bionic arm, "toughs with the funds and connections are keen on the this little bastard here. Triplex Pattern Assault Laspistol, the "Fury" if that's too much of a mouthful for you. Short range and ugly as sin, but this little thing here," he flipped the gun over to display a switch, "takes the shot limiter off and lets you hose down an area with red death. A weapon for room to room storming if ever there was one."
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Postby Christian » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:10 pm

Mits held up the lightweight laspistol in one hand, weighting it as he did so, inspecting the design of the weapon. It certainly was a piece of far higher quality than his own standard-issue Mars-pattern... "This looks good," he put it down again, "don't expect to get into any heavy firefighting, but if she's as good as you say." he grinned and continued looking around. "You wouldn't happen to have any blades lying around?"
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"A real death dealer, huh. I like it!"

His eyes passed over the chain swords, and lingered on a curved one, a bit more delicate than the rest.

"Would a rich fella have one like this on 'im? Or should I stick to a normal blade?"

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Postby Kelne » Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:45 am

"Something stylish yet functional for me," Cryvus said, casting a gaze across the weaponry to see if anything caught his eye, "And something heavier to hold in reserve in case we need it." There was certainly a wide range of gear on display here, but for this mission at least, it was all part of the personas they were expected to adopt. Of course, if everything went south, as it no doubt would at some point, having high quality weapons and armour would be very important indeed.

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"Ah, the fine art of blade selection." He took another drag on his lho-stick. "Most aristos," he exhaled the smoke through a toothy grin, "are going to get the most expensive, fancy looking piece they can. Saw a fair share of "noble officers" back in my day and a powered weaponry was the order of the day. Swords mostly, but a few wore a smaller blade. Couldn't get any on such short notice, not that I trust you not to maim yourselves with one. You're best sticking to regular blades, mono-sharp, and naturally with some artistry about it. Got a mix of both fancy and plain there. As for that," he turned to Mikolas and the small collection of chainswords, "maybe. Chain weapons are loud and messy. Great for a spectacle, but aristos prefer to watch two toughs taking each other apart with them than spatter themselves with gore. Could pass, though. Boss said you'd be coming out of Fenksworld or some other throne-forsaken shithole, so the local elite will think you're just a bunch of idiot half-rates. That's the idea, at least."

Isak grinned widely as Cryvus spoke up, striding over to the old man and wrapping one arm around his shoulders as he guided him over to a small, ornate box.

"Boss lady said to get something special for you and the dandy there." he jerked his head back towards Gunner. "Not just for the mission, you understand. I dig some digging into your file and figured this little beauty here would be appropriate." He flipped open the case to reveal a solid and weighty looking autopistol with a large butt seated on a velvet cushion. "The Cypra Mundi Irontalon." He announced, not that Cryvus needed the man to tell him what it was.

Cryvus:
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A naval officer's weapon, short ranged, robust and reliable. What had earned its reputation, however, was the specialised rounds it was typically loaded with; fragmenting ammunition designed to violently stop a target dead. Severely limited in use against an armoured target, but catastrophically effective against exposed flesh. The option to load regular rounds instead simply added versatility to the weapon. Most owners engrave the name of the vessel they serve on onto the stock, though this one has received no such treatment. Even to his untrained eye, though, Cryvus can tell that this particular gun is well made, even more so than is usually the case.

"You can thank me later." he said, patting the older man on a shoulder and moving back to the centre of the room.

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Postby NamagomiMk0 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:35 am

Crisis, finally done looking over and pleased with the Carnodon, looked over the table, checking for anything that resembled more effective weaponry. That hand cannon was an amazingly accurate weapon--especially with the modifications--but the sharpshooter felt he needed some extra firepower. Hand cannons are not optimal against groups, after all, and he could use as much firepower as he could get. ...especially considering that if he was going to be a bodyguard...he'd better have the armaments to make it clear that he would not be one to be trifled with.

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It didn't take Crisis long to locate what he was looking for. After passing his eyes over several autopistols of various patterns he spied a lone piece that suited his purposes; a bulky weapon with a small magazine. He'd have passed it over as a clumsy and limited weapon if he hadn't recognised the design.

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Mithras scratched his chin, looking over the same chainblades that Mikolas had gotten stuck with. Of course, Izak was right, a true nobleman wouldn't be running around with a chainsword, unless he was intent on...

His eyes fell upon a weapon and his thoughts were derailed. He reached out and let his hand slide alon the ebony-white lacquered metal-guard that protected the guide bar of the blade, the considerably small motor shielded by a deep red cover and the grooved plastisteel grip with a hand-guard of the same yellow-white color as the blade-guard. It wasn't the prettiest chainsword, but none the less it had a... familiar feeling to it, and as he noticed the beautifully carved brass aquila he nodded thoughtfully.

"I would like this..." he mumbled, grabbing the handle and raising the weapon to inspect it, "noble or not, this certainly looks like the kind of piece old Markant would've liked. "I was planning to go as an officer of the guard, colonel... you wouldn't happen to have..." he licked his thin lips, "...some manner of bolt weaponry lying around?"

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Postby Jak Snide » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:14 pm

"You're as bad as your friend here, aren't you?" The man jerked a thumb in Crisis' direction, the marksman still taking in just what he had found. "Just you remember that all this stuff is coming back after the mission, the little gifts being the exception. Take a look in the other case over there." he said to Gunner, indicating another small box next to the one Cryvus had opened.

"As for you, yeah, I got something for you." he muttered, pacing over to a table, plucking a weapon from it and then, in one fluid motion, spinning about to point it at Mithras' head.

"Might look familiar to you, guardsman." He said with a lopsided grin, lowering the bolt pistol and extending it towards him.

Mithras:
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It looks bloody familiar, and it's not a weapon with fond memories attached to it. The Garm Pattern Service Bolt Pistol is designed to be carried openly and is an intimidating piece. Which isn't surprising, given that its primary use is "maintaining morale." A Commissariat favourite.

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Postby Christian » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:38 pm

Mithras swallowed hard as the much-too familiar weapon was aimed at him. For a moment his eyes twitched, resuming their mad dance that had once been commonplace for the guardsman. Then his brow furrowed and he took the offered gun, exhaling hard through his nose.

"Yes, that will do fine..." he raised it up to inspect it thoroughly, working the mechanisms of the death-bringing weapon slowly, inspecting the functions of it, his mind clearly hard at work. To those who watched, they could see that his hands had begun to tremble again, heavily, although the swivelling eyes of Avelock seemed unconcerned with it. Whatever relationship he had with this weapon, it was hardly good.

"I appreciate it." he growled finally, unconsciously wiping a thin layer of sweat from his forehead with the back of his sleeve, putting down the bolt pistol. "Going as a Colonel, I could use a uniform, as clearly dictated by 1123/45v "An officer of the Imperial Guard shall, under circumstances of celebration or otherwise socialization in a situation outside of officially acknowledged combat-areas be permitted the usage of dress uniform." He shrugged his shoulders, as if the recollection had been a disturbing one. "Of course, that might fall under Strophes aid."

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Postby Jak Snide » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:20 pm

"Figured you might want to play dress up, rummaged up some stuff in the box over there. Not my speciality, you realise, but you can always pretty yourself up once you get dirtside."

The box, lying in the far corner of the room, had a few articles of clothing visibly draping out over the sides of it. A more thorough inspection would be required to see just what Izak had managed to obtain.

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Postby NamagomiMk0 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:38 pm

Crisis would have facepalmed upon hearing Mithras were it not for the heavy autopistol in his hand. The creation was, needless to say, rather ugly. Bulky, cast out of steel, and a small clip capacity were notable...as was the fact that it had no semiauto setting. One shot, full-auto, that was it.

...of course, the more foolish would ignore the size of the rounds typically loaded into the clip. While they didn't have the same charge as hand cannon rounds, the actual bullets fired had a similar size nonetheless. An impressive weapon, which

And, satisfied with the main loadout...there was only one recourse left--which he wrote down on his pad prior to showing Izak: 'Do you have anything suitable for a backup weapon? I find myself uncertain as far as how much ammo I will be able to reasonably carry on my person without endangering what disguise I may have. On that subject, I would like to know where the ammunition is held.'

Priorities were priorities. He neglected to mention his doubts as to whether or not his squadmates could truly keep their cover--half their number, in fact. Mikolas had too many obvious issues, and Gear, to him, hardly inspired confidence at this point.

Then there was Mithras, who, despite repeated statements that a military identity would be nothing but trouble for this mission, continues to insist on a military disguise. If cover was blown first topside, and especially if that led to failure of the mission, there would be absolute hell to pay.

At least Gunner was there to assist in keeping Mikolas on a tight leash. Or more of a choke collar, minus the leash.

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"Yeah, I figure we'll all need a change o'threads. Hope you didn't have too much trouble findin' stuff in my size."

Though he was thinking about the clothing he would have to wear, his eyes were appraising the various blades laid out on the table.

"I hear these mono-edges are really somethin' else. Is it true they can carve through bone as easy as meat?"

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Izak looked Mikolas up and down, a cluster of small lenses mounted to the right of his visor adjusting themselves as the man appraised him.

"Hmm, that might be a problem. Might have something for an indentured shiphand but-shit, why didn't I think of that before. Hey, Boss?" He angled his head downwards, striking up a conversation with the deck. "Yeah yeah, I'll be quick, Gallant has a pet tailor right?" A pause. "We got use of him?" A longer pause. "Yeah well I ain't a-yes, yes. Of course. My apologies, ma'am." The man shifted uncomfortable from foot to foot. "Alright."

He turned back to the giant of a man and said "Cut a man in two if you know where to strike. Good swing'll make a mess of most armour too. I'm gonna have to educate on you on all this stu-what's that?" He grinned and took another drag of his smoke as he listened to the voice in his head. "Alright, I'll send them over once they're done. Yeah, like a bunch of spire brats on Saintsday. Thanks." He exhaled what little smoke hadn't wafted out of his mouth already. "Damn me for a fool, got a damn Rogue Trader and his entourage here and I ain't seen fit to make use of then. You'll be seeing Mecather's personal tailor after this."

Crisis, who'd been left standing with his note held outwards, finally received the man's attention. "Backup? What, two pieces ain't enough, or you want something bigger for if goes plom shaped? Some concealable palm piece? Ammo's underneath the tables but I'll sort you on that."

(The acolytes have had a good chance to look over the equipment on display by now, so I'll list what's available.
Las Weapons
-Various patterns of laspistols, all effectively the same in mechanical terms. Some are decorated, others are plain
-Three Good Quality Palantine Laspistols, all decorated.
-One Fury Assault Laspistol
-Various patterns of lasguns, all effectively the same in mechanical terms. Some are decorated, others are plain.
SP Weapons
-A wide selection of stub revolvers, automatics, autopistols and autoguns, some with decorations.
-Two hand cannons.
Bolt Weapons
A single Garm Pattern Bolt Pistol, presumably claimed by Mithras.
Melee Weapons
-Numerous swords and knives of varying levels of ornateness, all mono-sharp.
-Two stilettos, both made from metal strong enough to punch through flak (mono).
-Three bulky, brutal looking chainswords.
-One elegant and chainsword of Good Quality.
Armour
-Five flak vests which could be concealed under more voluminous clothing.
-Two mesh vests, both fabric thin and faintly metallic in colour. Easily concealable under almost any clothing.
-A single, nondescript black carapace chest plate. Utterly impossible to conceal.
Equipment
-Six micro-beads.
-Six sets of filtration plugs.
-Two data-slates.
-Four lamp packs.
-Two glow-globes.
-One pict recorder.
-Five doses of stimm in the form of skin patches.
-Two doses of de-tox in syringes.
-One creepy looking gas mask, eye pieces intact.

All of these things are to be returned after the mission, or at least they are according to Izak. There may be other items that have escaped your attention, so asking Izak for something specific might yield results. Gunner has still yet to open his gift box. Take your pick, gentlemen.)

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Postby Christian » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:51 am

Thankfully Mithras had absolutely no idea of Crisis's opinions and thoughts about the matter, and therefore nodded thoughtfully to himself, appreciative of the wide array of things laid out for them.

"I think..." he muttered, looking over the chainweapons again, "unless anyone else wants it, this blade'll go with me," he lifted the elegant chainsword again and did a couple of test-swings, looking surprised and satisfied by the result. "It's going to feel strange not appearing in my standard issues," he went to the neatly arranged piles of armor, "but it won't do to go obviously armoured." he took up one of the mesh vests and measured its weight, checking also to see if it fit his torso. "I think I'll grab one of those Palantine's as well, keep it in case..." he glanced at Crisis and shrugged, "you never know."

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(Sorry for disappearing for a while there, folks; Spent some time away from home and the laptop couldn't follow. I also didn't have net access to warn anyone. I'll try to avoid letting that happen again.)

Gunner had been browsing the various items on display silently, ignoring the jibes at his expense. He might have balked back when he'd first begun working for Skane, but he wasn't entirely that person anymore. At mention of a 'gift' from the inquisitor, he stopped what he was doing and opened the box intended for him. He was curious, of course, be he didn't show the excitement or anticipation of his fellows. Then again, he also hadn't seen the contents just yet.

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A weapon lay within the case, seated on a velvet cushion as Cryvus' weapon had been. This, though, was no simple slug thrower. Sickle shaped magazine, classic design and a simple matt black finish it appeared to be very much like his current bolt pistol. It was only when he picked up the weapon, his hand folding perfectly around the grip, did he realise that it was made for him. It felt like an extension of his own arm.

Mithras, meanwhile, was pleased to find that the vest was large enough for him to fit into.

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"Yeah, what sorta armor could go under clothes and not be too obvious?" Mik continued his questions, while grabbing for the most ridiculously ornate looking mono-blade on the table.

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Postby Christian » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:10 pm

(This boltpistol, it was made for me. Drr. Drr.)

Mits hung the shirt over one shoulder and browsed on to inspect the rest of the gear, particularly the micro-beads and pict-recorder.

"Figure we might keep these on us, but no doubt they're going to have scanning equipment to filter any vox-transfers," he mumbled to himself, "We keep ours turned off 'til we need'em, maybe try to find a way to get outside range and contact Gunner's crew..."

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Mikolas had chosen a long, slender sword with a golden tassel swaying from the pommel. The entire length of the blade had been inscribed with High Gothic, though they were just pretty shaped in his eyes.

"Mesh is best. It's practically made for that purpose. Other than that...a flak vest maybe, but you'd better not try wearing a bodyglove over it."

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Capntastic » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:30 pm

"Sounds good, yeah, but have we got somethin' meshy in my size?"

Before letting the question get answered, or even giving it a chance to mingle in the air with the lho-smoke, he continued.

"And do rich people enjoy a good lho-stick from time to time? I gave up the habit once I...left home, but I admit, a good stick is a good stick."

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Jak Snide » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:35 pm

"Out of luck on the mesh, kinda the same for the sticks. They're a common man's smoke. Reckon they've got dozen different things to stuff in their pipes, but this isn't my area of expertise. 'Course, if you're going as muscle there's no issue. They aren't being held to any fancy social standards by their peers."

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Capntastic » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:39 pm

"Fair enough, I've survived full on warzones without even a shirt, I should be able to handle a tea party. And I'm goin' as a hanger-on, which I guess is like a rich person's best pal what gets to hang out with 'em and live off their coin. Best of both, huh?"

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Jak Snide » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:45 pm

"Sure. Just add "leap in the way of any incoming fire" and you've got it." Izak rummaged around in a pocket of his overalls for a spare packet of lho-sticks and tossed to them Mik. "Here, catch. Think you might fit one of the flak vests. I dunno, maybe you could even take the carapace and have the captain's spinster fetch you something that makes it look the part."

(Just to confirm, this is what I've got everyone down as so far in terms of false identities.
Crisis - Bodyguard
Cryvus - Ranking officer (Naval? Imperial Guard?)
Gear - Naval chaplain/retinue member.
Gunner - ???
Mikolas - Bodyguard
Mithras - Nobleman/Imperial Guard officer.

Confirm if this is correct and/or notify me of what you're going as.)
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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Kelne » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:14 pm

Cryvus certainly looked pleased as he examined his new sidearm, checking the magazine and familiarising himself with the weapon. He did make a couple of other selections at length, picking out a mesh vest, a palatine laspistol and a plain lasgun. If circumstances required bringing out this last, the time for decoration would most certainly be over. He was inclined to take a more low-key position than Mithras. Except that they really ought to have at least a couple of people posing as nobility and thus far, Mithras seemed to be the only volunteer.

No, it would have to be a ranking officer's guise for him, and he would have to be sure to have the cover properly in place.

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby NamagomiMk0 » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:31 pm

Crisis pondered for a while, before responding; 'Something concealable, but quick to use. It would be for engagements that would draw out too long for the current weapons to handle, as to cover an escape and get to heavier firepower.' And he picked up the gas mask in the meanwhile--it actually had the eyepieces in place. And he wouldn't be surprised if someone would opt to use something like a gas grenade underhive...

And with that, he looked amongst the stub autos for something that would fit such a bill.

'...Additionally, I inquire if my current armoring would be a viable part of my disguise if I were posing as a hired gunman. I'd rather not sacrifice coverage if I didn't have to.'

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Jak Snide » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:17 am

Brother Gear had joined Cryvus in choosing equipment, taking both an automatic and an autopistol. The psyker, meanwhile, noted the care that had been taking into the crafting of both the magazine and even the individual rounds. A tiny aquila had been engraved into each of the ammunition casings, the details of the familiar symbol so fine that his unaugmented eyes struggled to distinguish them.

Crisis, meanwhile, searched in vain. There were plenty of stub-automatics and autopistols, a few of them of compact patterns, but nothing that fit his specifications.

"I...might have something." Izak announced hesitantly. "Not here, but I can get it to you before you leave. Easily concealable, lacking in punch but in skilled hands it's a killer. Literally an assassin's weapon. Highly illegal, along with most Belasco specials since the Gallowglass incident. Series-S compact laspistol, affectionately known as the Venom by people in the wrong trade. Little disc, fits in the palm of your hand. Got one stashed away from a while back, if you want it. Possession's as good as declaring intent to murder, though, so keep it hidden." He paused, reading the additional note Crisis has scrawled out. There were several sheets of parchment lying around the room now. "What, that tattered thing? Doubt any aristo would be caught dead next to someone in it. What armour you see here is what I've got. Still, might be worth talking to the spinster. Seen a fancy bulletproof cloak on a general before, so who knows?"

(Edit: This is what I've got everyone down as having taken so far. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Capntastic » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:32 pm

MIk nodded at the suggestion to gussy up the carapace.

"Bet they can get it all sorts of regal lookin'. So I got that mad zapper, an' this nifty mono-blade..." He held the tassled beauty up to punctuate.

"Anything else I'll need?"

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Jak Snide » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:34 am

"Well, you could get rid of those bricks you've been carrying about and take a comm-bead each. They'll let you talk to each other almost silently, once you get the hang of it. Much easier to conceal. If you're planning on going deep downhive you'd want a pair of filtration plugs to keep most of the chems out of your lungs. Definitely take the slap-patches for when trouble finds you. A dose of stimm can go a long way. Same goes for the de-tox," he gestured to a small white-metal case, "in case some aristo spat sees your drink laced with an exotic xenovirus."

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Besyanteo » Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:19 pm

Gunner had spent a few moments, just silently admiring his gift from the inquisitor. Then it was time for business again and his eyes went to the table. His hands moved quickly and surely to his requisitions: A monoedge sword, one well made and elegantly designed, polished to a good shine and with a high quality carved bone handle. One of the Flak vests, and two twin laspistols: Both lightly decorated, and yet both of them look very, very tacky. The decorator had poor taste. They would be perfect.

He'd need to give up one of his rifles for this trip, most likely. At least one, if not both. He didn't like it, but if he could keep at least one, he'd already chosen which that would be... Now he just needed to see about getting into proper costume for the occasion.

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Ben Smash » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:18 pm

"Good Quartehmast'eh... I learned how to fling a blade back in meh younger days: would you have any concealable knives? Also, while these pistols are fine, I'd finemeself a poor Naval officer if yeh didn't have something more... ah snub-nosed. Perhaps yeh ken see it to give me Some Navis Nobilitai paraphenalia? I can easily hide my Aquila, bless it and keep it, but with that psyker Icon about my neck... Let's just say I'll have mohr te'h talk aboot with the nobles." Brother gear untied his smock in very impromptu fashion and quickly laid it out before the quartermaster. With great dignity he dusted off the bright red, home made vestments he wore and looked at Izak squarely.

"Level with me mate, me beloved wrench isn't going to Look very subtle now is it, perhaps you have fine silks ahr a linen wrap i can use to sling it about my back or waist? A Deep blue hooded cloak, Jack-boots of reasonable quality and a Mesh suit to wear under," He stiffened "Meh vestments. I've worn these from Lathe to Underhive and they've sahrved meh well. I'll not cast them off now in fehvor of maahskerayde."

With a slight tap of his mighty tool on the ground he slapped Mik in a friendly way upon the shoulder. "Mah friend, you'd look simply dahpper in that Black Carapace peice. Ah'd go so far ahs to offer to paint yehr trademark checks for you! Ah think if you can move between underhive muscle ahn Upper-Spire Merc ye'd be the greatest asset to us. Don' wanna geht too flashy tho' frien', nobles'll start playing coy ahn we might be forced to have Crisis discuss the Emperor's Mercy with them! Right lass?!" Gregaryus let out a mad cackle and slapped Crisis and Mikolas' backs simultaneously..

For a man on a mission, he sure seemed to be enjoying himself.

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Re: Dark Heresy - Wisdom is the beginning of fear.

Postby Jak Snide » Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:15 pm

"You ain't going to pass as a navigator, not looking as you do. Take that as a compliment. I'm guessing you've never seen one of the three-eyed twists up close. A pure-born chap such as yourself would have more luck impersonating a xeno than one of them. Clothing, that's the spinster's problem now. Armour, though...." he took a quick glance around. "Looks like you've been beaten to the mesh, Brother. You'll have to make do with a flak vest, unless you can procure something better dirtside. Now, that wrench. You're right, that'll draw questions. If you can bare to part with it I'd leave it behind and fix yourself up with a blade from the table there."

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