Events 256.M42

A new threat: There is talk among the voidskippers that ply the Canis run down to Tau space of dangerous xenos craft striking from the darkest reaches of space. Large, cylindrical vessels with masses of armored spines and jagged protrusions. They attack out of nowhere, and the only warning you get is the flare of radiation from their drives. The ships are fast and heavily armed, but their preferred method of attack is boarding: swarms of boarding torpedoes and attack craft.

Thus far, the Tau have been the worst hit, and several free traders have gone missing. The Jericho Sector fleet has only lost a single corvette-from a convoy that got away-and has a galleon down for repairs. The unescorted galleon was able to flee the attack, but the crew was nearly overcome by a hundred our so xenos that got aboard. Horrible eight-limbed monsters the size of ogryns, cyber-enhanced, and packing a variety of blades and guns. Only the heroic sacrifice of nearly two-thirds of the crew was able to save the vessel. No xeno was taken alive.

Remove 1 corvette. 1 star galleon is out for repairs for 1 turn.

Plague! (Wrath): The cities of Wrath are experiencing an outbreak of a most virulent plague. Thousands are dead and tens of thousands infected. The world is in lockdown for the time being. Tanith Baal has dispatched the Angelic Touch. Krawl is en route to look for signs of...someone's grandfather.

Reduce loyalty by 1. Maximum tax reduced to Fair.

Child of Light (Calisi): There is talk of a messiah, a boy of no more than ten or twelve years, walking the wastelands of Calisi, spreading the word of the Star-Lord and the Heavenly Host. According to this new faith, the STar-Lord is the supreme divine being who created the universe. Soon, he'll send his Heavenly Host to destroy it, and only the Faithfull will be spared (they get to join the Host).

Increase loyalty by 1. Reduce Spiritual by 1, but as long as the faith is allowed to exist, it still counts as a Full holding.

Events 253.M42

Deathwatch recruits: A number of Astartes (presumable loyalists) have made their way to the Jericho Sector where they hope to link up with the Imperial Remnant there (like so many others they seem to think Jericho is a shining beacon of hope and faith). They've arrived in ones or twos or small groups. Some have come to honor old pledges to the Deathwatch, some seek glory, others are the last remnants of their companies or even chapters.

If you accept the new recruits, you may add up to 5 squads of Veteran Deathwatch to your Bodyguard (so they have no upkeep cost). It could have implications later on, if/when some of them find out you're all heretics and traitors. Or not; it's worked out fine thus far.

Traitors! Seven Astartes, two of them from the Old Guard that's followed Barotta since the start, and five from the First Batch recruited prior to Aurum, have turned traitor. Led by veteran Decurion Magnus, have seized a transport and fled, presumably to the Hadex Anomaly. It's currently unclear what other traitors, if any, have joined them, but it looks like some Daughters may have gone with them. The defection was swift, brutal, and silent - a good example of Astartes in action.

Remove 1 TP(BT) from the roster. Gain 10 XP.

The Pyre: Intelligence reports indicate that a Space Marine strike force (or Chaos warband) of at least 3 vessels passed through the area around Vanity, before setting course for the Anomaly or possibly Magog. The ships did broadcast no signals, and their heraldry did not match any know Astartes Chapter. 

It seems unlikely that the task force came out of the time warp. On the other hand, how did the ships get to Vanity if they didn't come from another time?

No effect. Just information at this point.

Events 247.M42

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A time of miracles (Castobel): In the desolate wastes of Castobel, mysterious crystalline structures are growing across the land. Around these areas, plant and animal life is quickly recovering, far quicker than should be possible...

Castobel improves to Habitability to Bleak.

Events 246.M42

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Old forts: A number of former Fortress Worlds have decaying fortifications. These can be claimed, or scrapped entirely.

Alphos: Fort 6 (6 MT)

Calisi: Fort 6 (6 MT)

Pyrathas: Fort 8 (8 MT)

Spite: Fort 8 (8 MT)

Hethgard: Fort 10 (10MT)

Wrath: Fort 6 (6 MT)

1 action is required to strip a fortification.

Events 245.M42

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Claiming a Forge World (Credence): The deviant forge World of Credence is ready to rejoin the greater galaxy. The Central Intelligence has recognized Barotta as the Avatar of the Machine and wishes to know how to proceed.

Option 1: Integrate Credence. Gain a Lvl 10 system. Cannot rule more than 1/2 Temporal and Zero Spiritual. Resources/Industries/Services (starting ratings 0/0/5/10/2) can be ruled normally. Also directly control military assets (in addition to the Titans and Ordinatus already claimed), such as fortifications and armies.

Option 2: Create a Vassal. Credence becomes the heart of Barotta's Mechanicum sub-domain. Gains 1/2 of Credence's income, but does not count vs. sprawl, and the garrison is paid for by the vassal. A vassal can be called upon to provide additional aid and forces in times of war (there is only war). 

Technomancers of Credence: The Central Intelligence activates 1000 Technomancers (tech-priests) that join the Jericho Sector (removes any future events caused by lack of tech-priests).

Techno-crusaders of Credence: 1 titan demi-legio (STC Reavers and Warhounds with Tau weapons) and 1 Ordinatus (Tau macro-railguns) have already joined Barotta.

The following units remain on Credence (in reserve): 1 SH Armor (Tau-human hybrid SH tank Brigade), 2 Elite Armored (Skitarii Guards, equivalent to Tau battlesuits), 2 Armored (Tau-human hybrid Leman Russ-equivalent tank Divisions), 4 Mech Inf (Skitarii with Tau guns and armor).

Escorts required: Due to the increasing size of the domain and a large number of trade routes, the current escorts are insufficient to protect the shipping lanes, should the Stigmartus or other pirates resume their raids.

Events 241.M42

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Calixian refugees (Calixis): The Tau have made contact regarding the resettlement of human refugees from the Calixis. They are fleeing the wars and chaos that's gripping that sector, and aren't affiliated with the Tau. If they can be settled close to the Warp Gate, the Tau is willing to move them there.

The game effect would be a 50% reduction in rule cost of suitable planets (Alphos, Calisi, Pyrathas etc).

Tyranid sighting (Cocijo): A Rogue Trader visiting the Federal World of Cocijo (top of the map) has sent an astropathic message containing a mental image of what looks like a small Hive Ship, or possibly a larger cruiser-type bio-ship, and several escorts approaching the planet.

Events 240.M42

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Increase in system level (Spite): Human refugees from Tau-held worlds have been directed to Spite for the past five years to reduce the influx of settlers on Kaggeran. Abandoned manufactorum towns are slowly filling up, and city-scapes devastated by civil war are being restored to working order.

Spite +1 to level 3.

Old wounds (Spite): The influx of "Tau-lovers" threatens to upset the fragile equilibrium on Spite. The "Loyalists" fear for their continued survival. The "Tau-lovers" are feeling oppressed by the smaller "Loyalist" ruling elite. Steps should be taken, or there will be strife.

Crystal clear (Castobel): The seeded genesis crystals are responding faster and differently on Castobel. Some areas devastated by the retreating human defenders are now giving off a faint golden glow, reminiscent of Aurum. But the truly unique part can be found at the old site of Hive Talzis (destroyed by Cyclonic torpedo), where massive crystal formations are now sprouting from the ground.

Events 239.M42

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Increase in system level (Kaggeran): Human refugees from Tau-held worlds have been arriving here in ever-growing numbers for the past 10 years or so. They have settled vast swathes of land that have lain fallow since the Quarantine.

Kaggeran +1 to level 4.

Gorx wars (Kaggeran): Refugees and old-timers do not always mesh well, and there is a good deal of violent conflict between the two. It's not too bad, but could grow worse.