Warhammer, Rogue Trader Notes

He does not reject physiological needs. After all, in this universe, there is an essential difference between physical needs and unrestrained desires. The former is an excellent money printing machine for the Emperor, while the latter will only attract the eyes of Slaanesh.

In the Void, the Throne Coin can solve most of his personal needs, and he does the same. At the same time, in order to avoid the "loving father" from giving his little brother too much care, it is understandable that he takes safety measures.

"I'll think about it, Sandory. If you have any good marriage partners, you can tell me." Logically speaking, a nobleman of Siegel's age should have had his own children long ago. This is his Taking over the legacy of the family prematurely.

Not long after he took over the family, he made a pilgrimage, and then started his own deep space exploration. An exploration often lasted for more than a year, which caused his personal problems to be delayed.

Of course, Rogue Traders can have children, and there are indeed Rogue Traders who opened a harem on the ship, or had countless illegitimate children inside and outside the expanded area.

Not only Rogue Traders, but also the captains of the Imperial Navy, such as High Lord Admiral: von Ravensberger (Supreme Commander of the Gothic War in the official world line, Speyer in the non-Gothic fleet game ), the Imperial hero is well known in Star Obscure, not only for repelling the No. 12 Black Crusade, but also for his countless affairs.

For example, there are countless "confidantes" on his ship, and his sons serve in the navy in large numbers. A very popular joke is that the number of warships commanded by his sons is enough to form a small fleet.

But marriage is another matter. A good marriage symbolizes the union of two family resources, while an unhappy marriage may be the beginning of hostility, division or even decline of the two families.

But for rogues, it may be more difficult to have a good husband and wife relationship, after all, you can't expect a person who is away from home all the year round to maintain a good family and marriage.

As for sailing with a loved one, it sounds wonderful, but a misfire can lead to the birth of a void child.

The children of the void refer to those children born in space. Under the influence of gravitational tides, subspace radiation and other factors, they sometimes have some slight mutations, and sometimes they look completely normal, but they have a strange temperament. Ordinary people can perceive the "wrong" place.

The empire is a country maintained by religion, and superstition is full of every corner of the universe. The imperial government does not discriminate against the children of the void. For the empire, these people are huge in number and valuable.But the rejection of these people among the people is endless.

Although it was difficult and worrying for Siegel to find a suitable marriage partner, he quickly reflected the value behind it after Sandolahi told himself about it.

He is happy to win the support of some forces for himself through a political marriage. After all, all the forces of his family are on the dark side of the empire. Before the No.13 Black Crusade begins, any behavior that can strengthen his own strength can be considered .

Of course, if you don't live to that time, then feel free.

"In fact, there is indeed a pretty good candidate. You know her too, my lord." Sandolasy looked at Siegel drinking tea, and continued: "The eldest lady of the Agamend family, Igrain .”

"Puff!" Siegel squirted out the tea without any aristocratic demeanor. He frowned and said seriously to his butler, "What are you thinking! She is the heir of the Agamend dynasty."

Agamend is also a dynasty of rogue merchants. What's more special is that the dynasty has a tradition similar to that of a matrilineal clan. When the mother dies, the trading authorization will be handed over to the eldest daughter.

And the daughter of the current dynasty leader Ofe Agamend is Igrein.What is more mysterious is that her father's identity has always been a mystery. It is widely circulated that her father was a judge...

"Yes, that's why she is more suitable. In view of the small number of people in the Foster family, you can form a 'marriage relationship' with a looser division of property, and your heirs will inherit their respective Family." Sandolach shrugged blankly, "This will prevent your family from being occupied by people after your soul returns to the Emperor's side."

"This is just a suggestion, Lord Siegel. If you want, I can also entrust the monastery to find a retired combat nun for you. Dean Goneril will be very happy that you have closer ties with the state religion." She said It sounds like a pimp, or a human trafficker, but these are slave nuns who accept the rules of the game in the aristocratic circle and act accordingly.

It can be seen from the duties of the nuns that the nuns are not just the armed department of the empire.Their responsibilities are varied, and they are as independent as the rest of the Empire.If they were regarded as purely religious organizations filled with fanatics who were full of martyrdom, then it would obviously underestimate the role of the nuns in the empire.

The more typical ones are the nuns of the Sabine Sisters. They are active on the border of the empire, and they have the same role as the rogue traders...

"There are enough slave nuns from the Ebon Holy Grail in the family. Let this damn topic stop here, Sandolaxi." Siegel looked at her and continued: "Or you are interested in telling me why Dawn Abbey will send so many nuns to maintain my family business."

"Actually, I was a little curious at the beginning. Lord Siegel, your family business doesn't need so much attention at all. The specific reason is only clear to Dean Goneril, but I have some guesses about it, but I can't say .”

Siegel narrowed his eyes and stared at the other party, watching the other party look back without fear, he still gave up the idea of ​​continuing to study.

"Well, whatever you want." Siegel finally gave up the idea of ​​further investigation, and he continued to ask: "Has there been any changes in Cintila's aristocratic form during this time?"

"Some new nobles have appeared, and some old nobles have been excommunicated. Generally speaking, it has no effect on the family's diplomacy. I will compile a list and hand it to you. There is another important thing

, Bishop Hoffman returned to the emperor's side a year ago, and now the cardinal of Calixis is Ignato, who needs me..."

A knock on the door interrupted Sandolasy's words, and a servant's voice came from outside the door.

"My lord, Lord Eugene from the Colleen family is here to visit you."

Volume 42 Siegel Foster: Chapter [-] Eugene Colleen

"The spies of Colleen's family are everywhere. I just showed my face in Tarsus, and they knew I was back." Siegel shook his head, and looked at Sanduo Laxi with a smile, "You go ahead .”

After saluting to Siegel, Sandolahi walked out of his study through the side door. Not long after, a slightly sharp male voice came from outside the door.

"Siegel, I heard the family spies say that you are back, so I deliberately refused to make an appointment with the beautiful Miss Hitt to see you."

"I believe you, Eugene." Siegel scolded with a smile. Eugene is a member of the peripheral family of the Colleen family. It is obvious that he came here today at the request of the family.

As I said before, the Colleen family almost monopolizes the financial services of the entire Calixis star region, including Siegel's Foster family, who also handed over part of their family's funds to the Colleen family for management.The Colleen family will also invest in Siegel's family business.

As high-quality customers, the Colleen family is naturally willing to maintain their relationship with the Foster family.A simple visit and greeting is often the prerequisite for starting a business.

Siegel watched as a fat man walked in. A gorgeous coat made of colorful fabrics was layered on the man, making him look extra bloated and uncoordinated. His size could probably hold things. Geer two.

Siegel keeps his body in a relatively balanced state between speed and strength. This does not mean that Siegel is not big enough. Eugene's body shape is so exaggerated that when he first met, Siegel Er also secretly investigated whether the other party was infected by Chaos or something else.

After all, obesity is the best excuse to hide mutations. The good news is that Eugene doesn't show any signs of corrosion. The bad news is that he is really fucking fat.

Looking at the dazzling array of decorations on Eugene's body, Siegel believed that even if these metal ornaments could not inspire any protective stance, they could still provide his wearer with a considerable degree of protection.

In contrast, Siegel's clothes are much simpler, with an ice-blue shirt with platinum cufflinks, and gold imperial sky eagles and skull decorations on the collar and arms.

It's hard to imagine how Eugene and Siegel could become friends. One is a playboy who wears the banner of the Colleen family, a regular visitor to Hive City, bloated, and he walks around most of the time except in bed. He looks like he's dying of exhaustion.

And Siegel is a well-known pilgrim in the Obscure Star Region, and the state religious organization in the Calixis Star Region favors him even more.The two people with completely different personalities are really good friends.

"Hey, I'll just say that, why don't you just believe it? My old man insists on letting me come here. What can I do?"

The naked relationship management of the Colleen family sometimes makes people feel uncomfortable, after all, no one likes the feeling that their privacy is being pryed into.Having said that, everyone knows that there are only a lot of spies from various forces in the empire, which is very annoying.

Eugene walked in carelessly, walked to the bookcase on the side of Siegel's study, dug out a bottle of Reinca brandy from the shadows below, and then took out two glasses and poured half a glass each , and handed it to Siegel.

His huge body squeezed into the huge chair that Siegel specially prepared for him. Even after being specially reinforced, the chair still made a painful creaking sound.

Siegel suspects that Eugene's ass may be bigger than the Primarch's, but the specific situation will have to wait until Guilliman wakes up to verify.

"To be honest, you must meet Miss Hitt when you have time. She is a popular figure in the hive capital recently. Her singing voice and personality are simply fascinating. Countless noble young masters want to be her servants." You Kim told Siegel about his original date, "Moon white skin, lavender long hair, kind character and charming face, coupled with her charming voice, if you can kiss her , I will live and die without regret.”

Siegel took a sip of the brandy and mocked Eugene mercilessly: "I remember the last time I came back last time you described your female companions in the same way, and I remember that one of the married women returned You gave birth to a child. The emperor's lungs, can't you do less harm?"

"Look, you don't understand this. I rescued them from the boring life in the bottom nest. How can you call it a disaster when you love me?" Eugene defended his behavior aloud, "Although I can't give them titles, I have never treated them badly."

In fact, no matter how rich the Colleen family was, it wasn't squandered for outsiders like Eugene.He has a keen sense of smell in market operations.Every throne coin he squandered was earned by himself, although part of the credit should be given to the big banner of the Colleen family.

He and those middle and bottom-level hocks gangs robbed food, and the rewards after success were very good: hocks harvested a group of disorganized stragglers and changing situations, while he got a few beauties and a pile of throne coins.

But the risk of robbing food with the outlaws is also ridiculously high. The first time Siegel met him was when he rescued him from a bunch of bottom hive gang thugs.

He was never tired of this, and Siegel once asked him why he didn't go into business with some family partners, which was safer and brought money faster.

"That way there would be knives coming from behind." That's how he told Siegel.

Siegel ignored Eugene's justification, and he said: "You missed out this time, I don't have any trade routes that need to be invested in, most of this trip is cargo, I have already emptied my own Warehouse."

"The previous routes have already given me enough attention in the family. Don't say you don't have any routes now, even if you ask me to borrow money, I won't say a word."

"That's what you said." Siegel interrupted Eugene without giving him a chance to refute. He said, "I heard that several warships in the navy will be decommissioned in the middle of next month, and there should be a battle at that time." Auction, would you like to lend me some?"

Sweat dripped from Eugene's fat face, and he hurriedly said, "Ah, let's talk about it when the time comes, when the time comes."

Didn't really say "no".

In order to prevent Siegel from mentioning the money again, Eugene hurriedly stated the purpose of his visit today: "Actually, I came to you today to invite you to a party."

"You know I rarely attend such occasions after I finish my pilgrimage." Siegel did not attend such occasions unless necessary. After all, the depravity of nobles is obvious to all. Based on his reputation, he has Sometimes you have to react, and this is likely to bring yourself an unnecessary opponent.

"It's not that kind of boring party, it's a treasure hunting expedition to the Bottom Nest, organized by Miss Hitt."

Volume 43 Siegel Foster: Chapter [-] Treasure Hunting Expedition

Treasure hunting expeditions, when Siegel was young, I heard similar activities. It is somewhat similar to Necromunda's hunting activities. It is the behavior of nobles from the upper nest to explore the lower nest. The difference is that Necro Munda is to select suitable family members, but on Sintila, this is just an "entertainment" activity for the nobles.

The nobles of Sintila are proud of their family heritage all the time. Their enthusiasm for ancient treasures can be called obsessed. In addition to collecting those mysterious items from merchants, they also set their sights on the ruins of the noble mansions below the hive capital. Or in an abandoned family ancestral home.

Although these places are often searched over and over by treasure hunters, there are still some terrible legends in them that prevent people from setting foot in those restricted areas.The nobles are eager for these legends and stories, and they are willing to use this name to carry out a nesting adventure to show their bravery and legend.

Any gains will make him and his family a topic of conversation in the top aristocratic circles, and heroic actions will increase the influence of his family.

"What is the background of this Miss Hitt, who can actually organize an expedition?"

There is no shortage of powerful women among the nobles of the hive capital. They use their own advantages to fight for the interests of themselves and their families.Siegel sometimes admits that there are many attractive women among them, and even he can indulge in the charm of the other party for a moment.

"She is the daughter of a manufacturer in Zhongchao. She was sent by her father to study under a singer. She was invited to appear at a ball held by the Marchenko family. As soon as she appeared, she became the focus of that ball. out of hand."

"It's very strange, why did she organize such an event." Siegel showed a thoughtful expression, crossing his fingers, "Her identity has nothing to do with the expedition..."

"You have been away from Cintila for too long, and you don't even know what happened in the past two years." Eugene leaned forward mysteriously, "Have you not checked your family treasury yet?"

Siegel's mechanical hand gently turned the trigger on his right thumb, "Not yet, what's wrong?"

"I suggest you check the family's treasury later. A mysterious snitch appeared in Sintila. She patronized the treasuries and private museums of several families, and each family lost a lot of things."

"she?"

"Yes, in the few sighting reports, it can be confirmed that the snitch is a woman who can walk freely in the hive. You know, Sintila's law enforcement bureau is a bunch of dry food, and the empire's legal department is no better than How much better are they? Apart from collecting the tenth tax, these people are often of no use, so the nobles had to spontaneously organize a patrol team, and after a lot of trouble, the snitch stopped."

"What about the court?"

"Who dares to let the Tribunal intervene? Who can guarantee that there is nothing shady inside. Lars sent a chaser and several Dragon Lord agents to try to capture the snitch, but they returned in vain. "

"Not long ago, there was news that a piece of stolen goods was found in the maze of ruins in Bottom Nest. Everyone believed that the maze of ruins was the treasure place of the snitch." Eugene drank the brandy in his glass. He continued, "But before entering the labyrinth, the subordinates of several nobles had had several firefights. No one wants others to get involved here. It's not just a matter of wealth. It is very likely that the family will be controlled by others. "

"Miss Hitt discovered this opportunity. She stood up and proposed an expedition team composed of noble descendants. Everyone will enter the maze of ruins together to find the family's lost treasure."

Siegel did recognize Miss Hitt's insight and means, but he felt that all this seemed too coincidental: "Don't you suspect that she is the snitch or his accomplice?"

Eugene poured wine into their glasses, and said, "Of course I doubt it, but everyone has investigated it in private, and she is indeed fine."

"But it doesn't seem to explain why I was invited to participate in this event." From Eugene's words, Siegel has no desire to participate in this expedition. There are many valuables in the family vault, but they can be taken by a woman The most the snitches took were family heirlooms, statues, paintings, jewellery, weapons and armor.

Those taboo things Siegel usually deal with directly in the void, either in exchange for the throne coin, or completely destroy it, and once the weapons and equipment are placed in the vault, it means that they are eliminated and replaced.

Siegel has strict requirements on the equipment to improve his personal strength, and it is impossible for him to become an Astartes, which shows that the upper limit of his individual combat power has been fixed.Therefore, Siegel prefers safe and effective items, such as weapons and equipment of humans or spirit races, and stable and effective medicines, compared to crazy and rapid strength improvement.

Eugene hesitated, swallowed, and finally cautiously and tentatively

"The shoulder armor of Santa Luz was also stolen..."

"..." Siegel stared wide-eyed at the fat man in front of him, the shock and anger in his eyes made the other party shrink his neck in fright, "What are you doing to eat, the sacred objects of Santos can be stolen?"

The resting place of St. Drews is on the planet Macabe Quintes in the Calixis sector, and his holy relics are stored in the major churches of the Calixis sector, but there are still some saints. The logistics fell into the hands of the nobles in the star area. For example, the Foster family had a brooch of Saint Andrews in their collection, and Siegel would wear it when he met with high-ranking members of the State Church.

"Speak up! Keep your voice down! This matter has nothing to do with the Corinne family, but the entire nobles of Cintila can't bear to go around when this matter is revealed. At least this time, the nobles involved will face excommunication by the state religion. Siegel, you are a famous pilgrim in the Obscure Star Territory, you have to help everyone in this matter, otherwise half of the nobles will be lost this time, and the whole of Cintila will be in chaos."

Siegel understood the meaning of the other party. If an ordinary nobleman retrieved the holy relic of St. Drews, the state religion would probably reward him, but he would still be excommunicated for other families who made mistakes.And if Siegel finds the holy relic of St. Drews, the state church may look at his face and gently let go of these nobles.

The state religion is happy to publicize the deeds of devout believers, which is why Siegel has gained such a great reputation in the Obscure Star Field, and behind this is also fueled by the state religion.

"If you can retrieve the shoulder armor of Saint Andrews and say something good for those nobles, I think they will be happy to contribute to the expansion of the Foster family's fleet. Of course, what other requirements do you have? , can also be discussed."

"Let me think about it. You can tell me when the exploration will start. If I decide, I will go."

Volume 44 Siegel Foster: Chapter [-] License to Trade

Siegel sat in the family's small church, crossed his hands in the posture of the eagle, and prayed devoutly towards the stone statue of the emperor in front of him. On the side of the emperor, a man stood beside him. Wearing a military uniform, he loyally defends the God-Emperor and his empire.

This man is Saint Drews, the pioneer of the Calixis sector and the first governor of the sector.

Saint Drus has a special meaning for the Calixis sector. This imperial saint is called "The Brave", and he is the undisputed supreme saint of the Calixis sector.Even Siegel grew up hearing St. Andrews stories as a child.

He was cunning and powerful in battle, but that didn't stop people from admiring his deeds.

Who would hate a man who turned the tide against internal and external pressure?

Strictly speaking, Siegel's worship of the emperor may not be considered profound, but he does worship these imperial saints. They are the guardians of the empire in the physical universe and the enemies of alien races and heretics.

Although Siegel has a reasonable understanding of what is going on in this universe, to some extent, what he understands is only superficial, and all he knows are the stories that are described in great detail, which does give him a certain advantage. , at least so that he can appear to be able to do a job with ease between various forces.

But this galaxy is so vast that no one except perhaps the Emperor can see the whole picture of this empire.Strictly speaking, Siegel walked on eggshells every day, trembling.

"You seem to have some troubles." Lei Mule's voice came from in front of him.

"I am confessing my sins to the God Emperor. Every time I think that I have a clear understanding of the corruption of the nobles, those nobles can always lower their lower limit again, and I have to make false claims with them."

"The God-Emperor will forgive your mistakes. No one is innocent, it's just the degree of guilt. I believe that you intend to do everything you can to maintain this empire."

Siegel opened her eyes, and Missionary Remulle stood in front of her. She put on a large and thick priest robe, which was much thicker and more stable than the clothes she wore on the ship. and solemn.If she could just wipe the crumbs of the fruit pie from her mouth, Siegel would be happy to believe the prayer was a success.

"You don't have to be so tight all the time, let nature take its course, and sometimes you will get better results."

"In two days, I will go to participate in an expedition of a nobleman. I may need a helper. Are you interested in this?" Siegel sent an invitation to Remulle.

"Of course, if you need me, I will be by your side."

-

Siegel came to the conference room representing the status of the family patriarch, which was the family library.There are books and transcripts passed down by the family here, and the servo skull of Mechanicum maintains every paper product in it.

There is a huge oil painting hanging in the library, which depicts the magnificent battle scenes of Angwen's expedition.It was from this expedition that the Foster family began to rise.