Warhammer, Rogue Trader Notes

He may have secretly regretted it before, but when he saw these two babies, all the messy thoughts disappeared.

Maybe he should face this matter with a different way of thinking. It is meaningless to blindly loathe and escape from this universe. Maybe there will be a real imperial hero among them.

Etienne and Zoe, may you have a golden future in this universe.

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At night, Gloria's room.

The music on the player played softly, and the music from the master artist of Cintila floated in the room. Gloria was wearing her normal clothes and was lightly dancing on the cashmere carpet.

"It looks like you're recovering well." Siegel leaned against the door, looking at Gloria's figure, fine beads of sweat covered her neck and wet her regular clothes.

Seeing Siegel by the door, Gloria did not stop her movements, walked to Siegel, took his arm and walked into the room.

"Dance needs a partner."

"But the child was indeed an accident..." Regarding the matter of Gloria, Siegel felt more or less guilty in his heart. After all, no one expected that being too excited would cause the protection measures to be broken.

"Zoe may not be very happy to hear this. And you have been telling me this sentence for more than half a year." Gloria controlled the rhythm of the dance, "Actually, I am quite happy."

"It's with you, not anyone else, and the child doesn't have to live on Agor. It's all thanks to Laurentina." The corners of Gloria's mouth curled up slightly, "Otherwise, these things still need to be done." I don’t know how long it will take.”

"On the contrary, did I delay your action plan?" Gloria stared at Siegel with her ruby-like eyes.

"No, it's not. It will take time for some equipment to be transported from Las Vegas."

"I will recover soon, and I don't intend to give up my dream journey to others."

"She will always be yours."

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As time goes by, when Gloria is able to assume the role of captain again, the exploration operation to return to the Cronus expansion area will begin.

As for the child's education, Siegel is not worried. The slave nuns will solve this problem. As for when they grow up, it depends on the situation.

After all, Siegel, a father, probably doesn't have much time to educate his children.

As for myself, it's time to clean up my mood and continue to act.

Siegel looked at the brand-new Foster fleet. They were about to return to the legendary Cronus expansion area, and that was the only place where Rogue Traders should stay.

"set off!"

The huge fleet of the Foster Dynasty is heading towards the Mandeville point of the galaxy.

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813.M41, Sanguinius Day.

Siegel arrived at the wandering port of the Ruby 2 galaxy at this time.

Under the guidance of the tower, the fleet completed the port entry operation, and Siegel and the main members of the dynasty entered the roaming port.

There are a large number of ships moored at the berths of Roaming Port, and Siegel noticed that Victoria's Eagle provocative light cruiser was also moored in the port.

Similarly, the main force of the Cronus fleet is docking at the outer berths.

The day they arrived happened to be Sanguinius Day, but roaming the harbor didn't feel like Sanguinius Day at all.Despite the Sanguinius signs, Siegel noticed the look of panic on everyone's face.

Combined with the large number of ships moored in the port, Siegel estimated that something must have happened inside the expansion area.

Is the remnant of the Yuvas Empire counterattacking?Karadwar ruled the Expanse?Or did the green skins in the expanded area also have a big warlord?

Siegel asked a sailor casually.

"The Dakou Passage is closed!"

"Oh, that's it, I thought...huh?"

The two subspace storms, the Screaming Vortex and the Roar of the Void Dancer, expanded bizarrely, completely engulfing the Dakou Passage.

As the only passage connecting the Calixis star area and the Kronos expansion area, the importance of the Great Mouth Passage is self-evident.He instantly understood why there were so many ships stranded at the berths of the Roaming Port.

Thousands of rogue traders survived by relying on the resources in the expansion area, and the Dakou Passage was closed for nearly a year, and there was no sign of it reappearing. Everyone was thinking about what to do, and people's minds changed.

Siegel eventually decided to contact Victoria to find out more.

The two of them made an appointment to meet at the Observation Deck bar on the top floor of Port Wandering.

Siegel sat at the dining table on the viewing platform, looking through the viewing window at the residents of Roaming Port below who were constantly busy with anxiety.There are more and more talks about the permanent closure of the Dakou Passage. Once the Dakou Passage is really closed, the status of the Roaming Port will definitely decline significantly, and the establishment of the Cronus fleet will no longer be necessary.

And Siegel had to think otherwise.

Should he turn to search for those wild planets in the Calixis star region, or be more ruthless and explore the Halo stars.

In the eyes of many people, the latter option almost means that there is no return.

Victoria sits on the other side of the table in her military uniform, looking radiant even after years of absence.

"Hello, Victoria, you're as pretty as ever."

"Can't you give me another compliment, Siegel?" Victoria took a folder, "But in my opinion, you are more attractive than before."

"Oh why?"

"I don't think anyone can refuse a man who owns a squadron." Victoria opened the folder in her hand, which contained the port's mooring registration form. "It looks like you plan to return to the expansion?"

"Yes." Siegel did not deny this, "But my plan has encountered some 'little' obstacles."

"It's hard to call it 'little'." Victoria shook her head, her long golden hair still dazzling. "The Dakou channel has been closed for almost a year, and there is no sign of it reappearing so far."

"How is the situation in the expansion area?"

"According to the records, among the main dynasties, Winterfin and Kurda are in it, including Armengard, Admiral Bastille, etc."

"It sounds like the power of the empire will not be affected."

"The premise is that the Dakou Passage will be opened as soon as possible, otherwise these people who are 'loyal' to the empire may not know what will happen." Victoria said: "The communication between us and the port of arrival has also been interrupted. No idea. But it is conceivable that the situation in the port of arrival must be very bad."

That's for sure, the supplies at the port of arrival are all supplied by rogue traders, and the source of supplies is from the port of roaming.

Now that the Dakou channel has disappeared, no one dares to imagine what will happen to the port of arrival.

"What are you planning to do when you return to the expanded area this time?" Victoria took the initiative to provoke other topics.

"I'm going to find a suitable colony and develop it." Siegel didn't hide his purpose from the other party, and there were countless waves of businessmen who came to the expansion area for colonial development.

"Looking at your appearance, I guess it's not a small trouble at the mining station."

"Of course not. I plan to run an agricultural colony, or some kind of colony that can guarantee agricultural self-sufficiency. I had some doubts about my idea. After all, the loyalty of this planet is difficult to grasp, and the output value is not as good as a single production capacity. planet high."

"But when I think about the possible situation in the port of arrival, I think it is better for the people in the colonies to control their own food."

Victoria doesn't quite agree with Siegel's point of view: "Some necessary sacrifices are still acceptable, just like what it is now, even if you are sure that there will be no problem with the food supply of the colony, but you can guarantee that when you return to the expansion area , does your colony still belong to you?"

Victoria also let out a long sigh of distress.

This Sanguinius Day has been extraordinarily difficult.

Volume III Fear Pearl: Chapter [-] Drews Charlatan

Time enters 814.M41, Ascension Day.

The screaming vortex and the roar of the void dancer still show no sign of shrinking. More and more rogue traders choose to leave the roaming port and go to other star regions to seek a living, or simply go to the outer sub-star regions to do business with traitors.

But Siegel has not given up, he is still waiting for that possibility.

In this galaxy claimed by the empire, there are many fringe star clusters outside the control of the empire, such as the halo star cluster and the ghoul star cluster.

Rogue traders frequent these locations, exploring possible treasures.

Siegel has no interest in rushing straight into the warp space storm. He has not been out for a long time, and there is still waiting.

Of course, he is not idle, the Foster family has been away from the expansion area for too long, and he needs to find a suitable planet as his colony candidate.

He discussed this matter with Victoria, who has been serving in the fleet. She also knows enough about the expansion area, and the navy sometimes explores some strange galaxies.

With the information obtained from Victoria, Siegel began to look for the planet he wanted step by step.

The Expanse does have some agricultural planets, such as Ensari, a verdant primeval world known for its abundance of crops.Also famous is the sickle used by local farmers to harvest crops, a primitive weapon with quite good armor-piercing performance.

It is not easy to find a suitable planet in the vast ocean of data, and the data removed by the technical priests of the Mechanicum can fill a cabin.

All things need to wait...

……

Siegel and Remulle were hanging out in the Solstice of the Empire that day. There are hundreds of chapels of the state religion in this state religion area converted from scrapped starships, and each state religion has its own saints. Debates among pastors can often be heard.

The officers escorted a group of criminals from Roaming Port to the cabin of the Foster Fleet, and the atmosphere in Roaming Port is very dignified now.Crimes emerged one after another, and everyone began to plan for their future, such as getting a boat ticket to leave the roaming port.

As many people thought about leaving the Port of Wandering and the Expansion Area, there were as many people who wanted to enter. The warp space storm could not stop the enthusiasm of the pilgrims.

At this time, a rational captain is needed to prevent their meaningless adventures.

But there are always some people who will not believe in evil and look for ships that are willing to send them to the expansion area.

"Our poor souls on the frontiers of the Empire are all but lost as we face unspeakable horrors, unfathomable temptations, and threats to our own humanity. Only the merciful watch of St. Drews will bring us to safety Through the storm."

"You see, as long as two thousand throne coins, I can let you enter the expansion area on my ship." A man in a state religion robe was introducing himself to two other pilgrims, "I and the famous Jon Kunso I know you very well, even Siegel Foster would call me senior when he saw me."

Siegel didn't want to care about these shitty things at first, but when the other party mentioned himself, he had to take a look at who this was.

He and Remulle looked at each other, and they walked straight to the man in the state church robe, who was still chattering non-stop.

"Of course, you don't have enough money to think of other ways."

If there is anything that Siegel, a believer in the state religion, regrets, it is that the name of the patron saint of the Calixis sector has been added to the heads of these liars.

Drews charlatans These charlatans generally make a living selling fake relics of the revered San Drus as talismans against darkness, spells to cure deadly diseases, and ward off misfortune.

The people of the Expanse and the Calixis Sector are as devout as anyone in the Imperium of Man, and those willing to abuse this piety for their own ends can reap great profits.

And this subspace storm undoubtedly gave these people a chance to make use of it.They often use the name of Saint Drews to deceive those devout believers of the state religion, and this is one of them.

When he saw Siegel and Remulle walking beside him, the charlatan was still chattering to persuade the two pilgrims in front of him.

"Does this gentleman and lady also want to enter the Cronus expansion area? It doesn't matter, I still have a seat here, as long as two thousand throne coins."

"How do you feel now? Do you feel that the distance between you and Drews has grown further?" Remulle said softly, tilting her head.

"You mean that they are all used by liars as capital for bluffing and deceiving? If he doesn't say that I call him senior, I will be happier."

The two pilgrims also used the robes of the state religion to cover their bodies. After communicating with the charlatan in front of them a few times, they still shook their heads helplessly.

Siegel noticed the decorations on the two of them. They should belong to the state religion faction inside the expansion area. Blood-red tears and burning white candles were tattooed on the robes of the two.

It's the Red Priest and Aleinikoff's Disciple...

The two factions of the state religion worship the pilgrim Almes and Nadine respectively, the former is a noble and fearless warrior, while the latter is a prestigious medical order in the expansion area.

But the members of both orders...are poorer.

Watching the two pilgrims turn and leave, only Siegel and Remulle were left in front of the Drews charlatan.

"Tsk..." The charlatan made a dissatisfied voice, then turned to greet Siegel and Remulle warmly.

"Two, whether it's entering the expansion area or other things, you're sure to find me." The charlatan's keen observation ability made him notice the state religion decoration on Siegel, and he quickly confirmed the state religion faction that Siegel belongs to .

"I see, sir, that you are a devout believer of St. Drews." The charlatan suddenly lowered his voice, and said to Siegel cautiously: "I have the relics of St. Drews here, which can cure diseases and dispel misfortune."

"Wearing it for a long time can also strengthen your body, so that you have the same strong body as Drews."

"Sir, as long as you have 1000 throne coins, I will transfer it to you."

Siegel and Remulle didn't answer, they just quietly watched this charlatan perform here.Not to mention, he is really familiar with the holy words and allusions of the state religion, and Siegel feels that he must be inferior to him.

Neither line is easy.

Seeing that Siegel and Remulle still ignored him, the liar also realized that something was wrong.He took a few steps back slowly, and asked the two of them:

"I don't know how to call you two? My brother's small business should not hinder you, right?"

"That's not true," Siegel turned sideways, revealing the plasma pistol hidden under Perris' jacket, "Get to know me, my name is Siegel Foster."

Siegel looked at the charlatan lying limp on the ground, and said that name to him with a smile.

"senior……"

Volume III Fear Pearl: Chapter [-] The Hermit's Cottage